Boards Golf Society Outing - Esker Hills Golf Club 22nd February 10:00AM

kieran. · 18-02-2014 09:24PM

Does any of the Dublin lads fancy car pooling to some these events? Don't mind driving up to Dublin then we could take it turn about driving to each event?

PARlance · 18-02-2014 09:34PM

kieran. wrote: »

Does any of the Dublin lads fancy car pooling to some these events? Don't mind driving up to Dublin then we could take it turn about driving to each event?

Can't this time around Kieran. But for any of the ones were it makes sense in future, I'd be on for it.

Rippeditup · 18-02-2014 11:08PM

kieran. wrote: »

Does any of the Dublin lads fancy car pooling to some these events? Don't mind driving up to Dublin then we could take it turn about driving to each event?

If there is a slot available I can give a lift this time.
Only thing is I need to head straight back as I have to let herself off the hook with the little fella by 4.

Macker1 · 19-02-2014 12:26AM

charlieIRL wrote: »

or less!! You were off 14 when you won captains last year which is a 2 shot cut!!

I need to get a h/c from:
macker1
roadrunner
rollotomasi
bigchap1979
Also, there is 3 more lads who have accepted for Esker Hills and all i have is actual names and no usernames so not going to post them here.

Hi CharlieIRL

My GUI is 17

charlieIRL · 19-02-2014 10:26AM

RoadRunner wrote: »

I've no GUI yet
I'm probably about 16ish. Played with some boards guys over xmas and steveob was one my playing partners then. If he's off 13 then I'd be another couple of shots back behind him.

As per society rules.

• Golfers with no official GUI shall be reviewed and then given a provisional handicap to begin based on the assessment. Complete beginners shall receive a handicap of 18 and somebody who has played a limited amount of golf but who does not obtain an official handicap will receive 14. The committee feels this covers most abilities and can give a very good reflection of a more accurate handicap going forward. Please note : This society is about having fun. Honesty and etiquette are valued much more than prizes so it’s up to all golfers to be honest about their abilities when being reviewed.

As you've played a bit of golf already we'll start you off on 14. It'll balance itself out quick enough the more you play. If you get a GUI in the next while will you let me know please?

RoadRunner · 19-02-2014 11:37AM

charlieIRL wrote: »

As per society rules.

As you've played a bit of golf already we'll start you off on 14. It'll balance itself out quick enough the more you play. If you get a GUI in the next while will you let me know please?

Perfect, thx.
Yeah I hope to join course and have a GUI shortly.

scubapro · 19-02-2014 11:38AM

I'm bursting inside , can't wait for Saturday, I keep having flashbacks about the 4th.

FixdePitchmark · 19-02-2014 11:40AM

scubapro wrote: »

I'm bursting inside , can't wait for Saturday, I keep having flashbacks about the 4th.

I keep having flashbacks too. Not good.

Will be more managed around there this time.

scubapro · 19-02-2014 02:04PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I keep having flashbacks too. Not good.

Will be more managed around there this time.

What's that? Remember the 1st dog legs right

Johnny_Fontane · 19-02-2014 02:23PM

Lads, if there is a spare spot, I'm a late entrant!

Coming from Dublin (D3), can drive or share

H/c - 13

Would probably play as a visitor, as I dont normally get too much time for societies outside of my own club.

Seve OB · 19-02-2014 03:07PM

I'm hearing stories that Esker Hills is no place to be carrying a bag.

BigChap1759 · 19-02-2014 03:09PM

stevieob wrote: »

I'm hearing stories that Esker Hills is no place to be carrying a bag.

I'll be carrying

BigChap1759 · 19-02-2014 03:10PM

Had a look but couldn't see a stroke saver or course guide anywhere - has anybody seen anything they could share?

Rippeditup · 19-02-2014 03:14PM

This will give the new Powakaddy a nice test.. It breezed through it's first few 9 holes...

Looking forward to playing and meeting some of the boards members. Looking forward to playing with a card in the pocket again, I don't think I have played in any kind of a competition in about 6 years (minimum)..

Miley Byrne · 19-02-2014 04:53PM

stevieob wrote: »

I'm hearing stories that Esker Hills is no place to be carrying a bag.

Only played there the once Steve but I will be leaving the Go-Kart at home and carrying the bag on Saturday. This time of year I find it's nearly hassle bringing the cart.

charlieIRL · 19-02-2014 05:04PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I keep having flashbacks too. Not good.

Will be more managed around there this time.

yeah........first is dogleg right......not straight on!! And its not that far oob either!!!!:P:P

stevieob wrote: »

I'm hearing stories that Esker Hills is no place to be carrying a bag.

Its not too bad at all. As part of my "get fitter 2014" I've decided to carry my bag instead of battery trolley and first time doing it was in esker hills 2 weeks ago (had to go check out to make sure place was in good nick, cough cough!!) and it was no problem at all. As denisoc16 said its an awful lot handier this time of year too - the trolley paths in carton were full of mud last Sunday so its easier avoid them carrying the bag.
Now to leave the chocolate bars out of the bag..........

PARlance · 19-02-2014 05:07PM

scubapro wrote: »

What's that? Remember the 1st dog legs right

Straight over the trees, no playing the safe lines, it's the tiger line for me

I'll probably have a "tiger drive" too, 3 from the tee it is...

It'll be the carry bag for me too, way easier than a push or pull this time of year, but I don't have a moto one.

RoadRunner · 19-02-2014 05:23PM

Hope you can you get a pull trolley there, I have serious doubts that my bag was designed with carrying in mind

Also anyone got any tips on the course?

RoadRunner · 19-02-2014 05:25PM

PARlance wrote: »

Straight over the trees, no playing the safe lines, it's the tiger line for me

Bags being in whichever group PARlance is in.

FixdePitchmark · 19-02-2014 05:26PM

RoadRunner wrote: »

Hope you can you get a pull trolley there, I have serious doubts that my bag was designed with carrying in mind

Also anyone got any tips on the course?

Tips - don't give up, there is an even harder hole coming.

charlieIRL · 19-02-2014 05:28PM

RoadRunner wrote: »

Hope you can you get a pull trolley there, I have serious doubts that my bag was designed with carrying in mind

Also anyone got any tips on the course?

You can indeed!

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Tips - don't give up, there is an even harder hole coming.

hahahahahaha, excellent!!!!:D:D:D:D

But true!!

Johnny_Fontane · 19-02-2014 05:28PM

the only thing i remember from esker hills is that the last time I was there I made 3 birdies. Now this is not normal for me, but I remember birdieing the par 3 downhill, I drove it onto the green on the par 4 10th (again totally not normal, but nailed it) and birdied the 14th with a blind shot around the corner!

I probably get a birdie once ever two rounds, but thats my memories. Its very very hilly, but will carry.....

PARlance · 19-02-2014 05:30PM

RoadRunner wrote: »

Also anyone got any tips on the course?

The chicken curry, half rice - half chips, is a must have.
Someone may offer some course advice.

If I said that it's a course that you don't need to use the driver (especially the soc tees) as much then you'd only be laughing at me as I hit it about 14 times during the round...even though I shouldn't

No need to comment Greebo, I know I'm wrong

charlieIRL · 19-02-2014 05:32PM

Bacon and Cabbage is nicer!!

Johnny_Fontane · 19-02-2014 05:35PM

Lads, anyone want to car share from Dublin? I can pick up folk and drive or vice versa.

I'm based on Clonliffe Road in D3, home of Garth Brooks.

RoadRunner · 19-02-2014 05:40PM

sounds great, thanks for the "help" guys

RoadRunner · 19-02-2014 05:41PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Tips - don't give up, there is an even harder hole coming.

damn, 2nd hole is a tough one too?

FixdePitchmark · 19-02-2014 05:53PM

RoadRunner wrote: »

damn, 2nd hole is a tough one too?

All joking aside, from the society tees - if you have a club that can go 200 yards , use it. That will work on most holes.

That is probably the secret to most golf courses from the front sticks. The problem with this is 2 fold.

a) Many lads don't have a safe 200 yard shot
b) We are mad about hitting driver.

First hole for example can be played 7 iron , 7 iron, 8 iron - But very hard to discipline yourself to do that.

So - hit your best club in the 200 yard range if you have one.
Going for the 10th is a form of Irish madness. Here's looking at you captain

Seve OB · 19-02-2014 06:05PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Going for the 10th is a form of Irish madness. Here's looking at you captain

Something like the Belfry is it? I made that carry, all be it from the forward tees and I was 10 years younger!

FixdePitchmark · 19-02-2014 06:11PM

stevieob wrote: »

Something like the Belfry is it? I made that carry, all be it from the forward tees and I was 10 years younger!

It is well reachable - but not worth it - imo.
I played a lay up last time - then hit wedge in water anyway

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