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finglashoop · 26-04-2021 04:00PM

back nine in elmgreen this morning.

course immaculate

4 pars
2 bogeys
2 doubles- 1 terrible three putt and the other when three off the tee so recovered well.

JJTippBhoy · 26-04-2021 05:25PM

Wrecked. Lucky to be a member of 2 clubs so got 36 in today. Well worth it.

hurleronditch · 26-04-2021 07:21PM

The Nal wrote: »

Anyone know if the 9 hole in Marley Park is back open?

I ran past it last week, not only is it not open, it won’t be open any time soon.

Hasn’t been touched in months if not years, completely overgrown and in an awfully decrepit state. I believe the greens are artificial (I’ve never played it myself), so maybe a few weeks of maintenance, cutting and tidying might spruce it up but it looked awful last week anyways .

First Up · 26-04-2021 07:29PM

hurleronditch wrote:

Hasnâ€™t been touched in months if not years, completely overgrown and in an awfully decrepit state. I believe the greens are artificial (Iâ€™ve never played it myself), so maybe a few weeks of maintenance, cutting and tidying might spruce it up but it looked awful last week anyways .

It has been closed for a couple of years. The artificial greens turned out to be a bad idea. I think there was talk of restoring it to grass but I don't know if anything is being done.

Golfhead65 · 26-04-2021 08:46PM

11 holes this evening, fab weather, started on our back 9 and topped my 3 wood straight down the middle and managed a bogie, 4 more bogies, 5 pars and a birdie later I'm thinking that maybe I should take more breaks away from the game.. BEGINNERS LUCK I RECKON

downthemiddle · 26-04-2021 09:13PM

First birdie of the year :cool:

Golfhead65 · 26-04-2021 09:51PM

Jaysus happy to be able to hit the ball, birdied 1st which was my 10th so was a bit warmed up by then

chuky_r_law · 26-04-2021 10:17PM

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/golf-returns-today-clubs-can-23982725

so membership is not a requirement to play golf. what about the rest of it? is this 2 household thing set in stone or is it a Golf Ireland 'guideline'? can i have 4 lads from 4 households playing every 8 minutes? seeing as this membership 'rule' is a load of baloney what am i supposed to believe from Golf Ireland?

Kiith · 27-04-2021 06:56AM

I played 36 holes yesterday, and am seriously suffering now. Legs are killing me, and i'm burnt to a crisp.

And i wouldn't have it any other way

KevH1984 · 27-04-2021 07:15AM

Played 13 holes last night, jaysus it's great to be back. Got a new driver and topped it straight off the 1st, was nearly bringing it straight back. Very very rusty as can be expected, irons and chipping/pitching need a bit of practice. However 10 pars, 2 bogeys and a birdie will more than do first time out. Can't wait for next time already. Jaysus it's great to be back.

Mantis Toboggan · 27-04-2021 07:46AM

Got out for 9 last night, lovely evening for it. Wasn't expecting my game to be great but my god it was bad. Lost 3 balls through 3 holes and the enthusiasm I had had was completely gone.

Steadied a little and started to hit a few nice shots and grabbed myself a couple of pars coming in. Course is in good condition, greens rock hard so the rain should help there. Not back out until Saturday.

Frisbee · 27-04-2021 08:04AM

Was supposed to be playing at 9.20 today. Wife came home from work sick yesterday and now has to get a COVID test today so had to cancel. Will most likely have to cancel tomorrow as well unless we get results same day which is unlikely.

DuckSlice · 27-04-2021 08:14AM

KevH1984 wrote: »

Played 13 holes last night, jaysus it's great to be back. Got a new driver and topped it straight off the 1st, was nearly bringing it straight back. Very very rusty as can be expected, irons and chipping/pitching need a bit of practice. However 10 pars, 2 bogeys and a birdie will more than do first time out. Can't wait for next time already. Jaysus it's great to be back.

Sounds like you weren't too rusty, on a side not i wonder how many people bought new clubs over lockdown and played crap with them and now are returning them

Wichita Lineman · 27-04-2021 08:17AM

A very rusty 26pts off my new 'course handicap' of 18. Took me 12 holes to get a par but I loved it anyway. Will get out again later in the week and hopefully twice at the weekend so things can only get better.

Macker1 · 27-04-2021 08:21AM

KevH1984 wrote: »

Played 13 holes last night, jaysus it's great to be back. Got a new driver and topped it straight off the 1st, was nearly bringing it straight back. Very very rusty as can be expected, irons and chipping/pitching need a bit of practice. However 10 pars, 2 bogeys and a birdie will more than do first time out. Can't wait for next time already. Jaysus it's great to be back.

I really think your definition of Rusty needs to be adjusted

:D

Mushy · 27-04-2021 08:27AM

Got out for 6 holes last night, better than nothing. Nearly broke my new driver with first shot, wasn't tightened near enough. Lost ball cos of sun and unsure of direction. Had 10 and 11 points per ball, so not too bad, almost an eagle too. Overall was mostly good as didn't play since October

Johnny_Fontane · 27-04-2021 08:36AM

Mushy wrote: »

Got out for 6 holes last night, better than nothing. Nearly broke my new driver with first shot, wasn't tightened near enough. Lost ball cos of sun and unsure of direction. Had 10 and 11 points per ball, so not too bad, almost an eagle too. Overall was mostly good as didn't play since October

You played two balls? How odd (and somewhat novel)

Benicetomonty · 27-04-2021 08:40AM

9 holes yesterday afternoon in idyllic weather. Course in great shape. smoked a drive off 1 and was playing quite nicely through 6, before the wheels came off the last 3. The few balls I managed to hit in the local park during lockdown is nothing compared to having a specific target on the course. As the old saying goes, I'd freed the muscles but not the mind. Felt very strange over the ball at times and one or 2 comically bad shot were produced. Oh well, great to be back at it, on again Friday morning!

The Nal · 27-04-2021 09:40AM

hurleronditch wrote: »

I ran past it last week, not only is it not open, it won’t be open any time soon.

Hasn’t been touched in months if not years, completely overgrown and in an awfully decrepit state. I believe the greens are artificial (I’ve never played it myself), so maybe a few weeks of maintenance, cutting and tidying might spruce it up but it looked awful last week anyways .

Seems they've decided to revamp it

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/marlay-park-s-incredibly-difficult-and-demoralising-par-3-golf-course-to-be-revamped-1.4464163

I played it with the astro greens. Absolutely dreadful. If you landed on the greens from the tee the ball bounced into the outer atmosphere.

Seve OB · 27-04-2021 09:42AM

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

You played two balls? How odd (and somewhat novel)

how is it odd?

Mushy · 27-04-2021 10:13AM

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

You played two balls? How odd (and somewhat novel)

On my own and behind a 2 ball so no point hanging around too much

KevH1984 · 27-04-2021 10:39AM

Macker1 wrote: »

I really think your definition of Rusty needs to be adjusted :D

:):) I'll put it down to beginners luck. Back out Saturday so will see what that brings

gypsy79 · 27-04-2021 10:44AM

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

You played two balls? How odd (and somewhat novel)

If I am out practicing at night when course is quiet I will always play eith

3 balls off tee and best 2 to completion
2 balls worst ball

You will lose lots of balls mind you. But great practice

Miley Byrne · 27-04-2021 11:29AM

Benicetomonty wrote: »

9 holes yesterday afternoon in idyllic weather. Course in great shape. smoked a drive off 1 and was playing quite nicely through 6, before the wheels came off the last 3! The few balls I manged to hit in the local park during lockdown is nothing compared to having a specific target on the course. As the old saying goes, I'd freed the muscles but not the mind. Felt very strange over the ball at times and one or 2 comically bad shot were produced. Oh well, great to be back at it, on again Friday morning!

Could be talking about my round! 3 under through 3 and wheels came off a bit after that:o

hurleronditch · 27-04-2021 12:22PM

chuky_r_law wrote: »

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/golf-returns-today-clubs-can-23982725

so membership is not a requirement to play golf. what about the rest of it? is this 2 household thing set in stone or is it a Golf Ireland 'guideline'? can i have 4 lads from 4 households playing every 8 minutes? seeing as this membership 'rule' is a load of baloney what am i supposed to believe from Golf Ireland?

I thought the membership thing was just that no club was going to let green fees or guests out for the first few weeks with endless pent up demand from hundreds if not thousands of members? There are a handful of non members clubs around the country that are open to green fees

Wichita Lineman · 27-04-2021 12:28PM

Members are the lifeblood of clubs. Green fees are a bonus.

Luckycharm · 27-04-2021 02:38PM

KevH1984 wrote: »

:):) I'll put it down to beginners luck. Back out Saturday so will see what that brings

What handicap are you? You must be low single figs?

Snotty · 27-04-2021 07:54PM

My club is all 4 balls, timesheet full, I know it's up to each club but didn't think any club was going all 4 balls. Is this the same elsewhere?

Lip Out · 27-04-2021 07:59PM

Snotty wrote: »

My club is all 4 balls, timesheet full, I know it's up to each club but didn't think any club was going all 4 balls. Is this the same elsewhere?

The club should be named and congratulated for showing a bit of common sense and gumption.

paulos53 · 27-04-2021 08:08PM

The European is open for green fees

https://www.irishgolfdesk.com/news-files/2021/4/27/the-european-club-welcomes-non-member-play-from-wicklow-or-20-km-visitors

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