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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cairns
Posts: 725
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G'day all, a few responded to my golf club questions in the 'tools section'
So my question here is, how many others play golf??? I have played on and off for a few years, normally scored about 115 or so, yes I suck!! But since my first lesson a couple of weeks ago, I am now able to hit 96, and I know where I can improve on this. Aim to be mid 80 within 12 months Any other hitters out there?? I love my army golf. left right left right left right. Or as it is also called ' whack ' ![]() enjoy David |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 476
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i have a go every now and then..loose a couple of balls every hole.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cairns
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Force Fed Fords
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lysterfield
Posts: 1,914
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Yeah i play a bit. Currently play of a handicap of 3. Last round was 2 weeks and i shot 1 under.
Takes alot of practise to get to single fingers, play twice a week and 2-3hrs of practise.
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The Duke
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Central Coast NSW
Posts: 1,441
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I'm with you David - 90's over 18 holes... not too flash, but I "play" for want of a better term
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GEELONG
Posts: 7,946
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i flog my way around
or the other way i do it is whack/f#%& my way around and they call it relaxing i dont think so jason
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Back in a Ford
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Central Australia
Posts: 2,620
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Best I've hit over 9 holes was 43. Won that day too. Had my handicap down to the mid teens.
Currently hovering up around the 50's. Only picked up the sticks after a 5 year break. I'm a member of Golf Tuition Forum- Good place to be. http://www.golf-tuition-online.com/home Here's me having a swing not long ago. Have dropped a few pounds since then, the game is just getting better. ![]() It's a nice course here in Bowen. Breeze can be a huge factor being right on the beach. One big water hazard to contend with too! Bloody oceans... ![]() If anyone's got a good Aussie Golf Forum, please let me know. The Golf Australia Magazine Forum is just a spam-fest! Cheers
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bundoora
Posts: 7,199
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Havent used it since the start of the year (probably since my last round) but lots of good info there, course reviews etc http://forums.iseekgolf.com/forums |
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Projecting
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Rockhampton
Posts: 203
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Thats a pretty tidy swing.
I play, I'm extremely inconsistent and I generally come home without losing any balls. Had a shocker of a week just last though, wind was messing with my head, 120m so I thought I'd go a 7, bit of a wind coming my way so I decided the 6 iron would help just to be sure. Hit it nicely, straight up, wind caught it. I'd say it would have made 50m. Next up I said bullsh*t, 3 iron. Sliced, into the water. Not my day. |
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Back in a Ford
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Central Australia
Posts: 2,620
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Play Rockhampton South often? It's a bloody good course, tough with water/trees. I always loved hole 1 and 5. Played there a few years as a Junior. Cheers Darran
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Regular Schmuck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,640
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I used to play off 6 when I was 18 but screwed my back in a car accident when I was hit from behind and have only picked up the sticks at a range a few times in the last 20 years (was still peppering the 150 metre sign with a 7 iron though :P slicing my driver though!) It's one thing I want to take up again, unfortunately work seems to get in the way. |
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Back in a Ford
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Central Australia
Posts: 2,620
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If I start over the top of the ball, my backswing is a lot smoother. Better ball contact and direction is the end result, for me anyway. I've spoken to a few pro's about it and they said it's unconventional for sure, but it does work. Cheers Darran
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: sydney
Posts: 444
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I dont play (if you can call it that) as much as I would like but now with daylight saving I can get in 9 holes in the afternoon.
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nitroman
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Young
Posts: 322
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I have a love/hate relationship with golf. I love hitting a nice straight ball, clearing water hazards and bunkers, the nice scenery, the exercize, pleasant company and beer after. I Hate high scores, missing the !@#$% ball, losing the !@#$ ball, drowning the !@#@$ ball, and having the missus call you halfway through a game making you come home early!
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cairns
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cairns
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Cobblers!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Shire, NSW
Posts: 4,489
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I do.
I play off ~22, however this seems to change every time I hand in a score card. I used to walk away from the Local course more stressed than when I started, however I've started playing more, and I have calmed down enough to enjoy the game properly. That reminds me, I have to book in on Sunday.
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: hamilton vic
Posts: 42
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i play every weekend and play off 19
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,393
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I played in a lot of junior comps a couple of years ago, was playin off 7 at my best. Came top 3 a few times but never won
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Living the Life in Cranny
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 79
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I played about 3 months ago for the first time in 3 years. Bought a cheap set of ebay, and now I'm hooked. I've played every week since then.
It's the best way for me to catch up with my mates as most of them, including myself are married or have serious relationships, and we are not allowed to hit the like we used to. But a few cans on the course doesn't go astray. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Filling up
Posts: 1,459
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I play havent played in a while but had lots of other issues and then before that knee ops but trying to get back into it, I play off 10 and had 36 points last weekend which I was happy with considering I can count the number of times I played golf in the last 5 years on one hand. Funny thing is the long game is ok its always the short game that suffers - apart from that I agree with Nitroman
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T3/Sprint8
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Location: Australia
Posts: 16,390
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Yep it's a great walk imo......
Got into it late but worked hard at it and just got to a 14hcp but backed off due to taking too much of my family time with the kids and the wife being a sportsfanatic widow LOL...... Get a game in here and there and enjoy a great walk/banter/laughs.
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Projecting
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Rockhampton
Posts: 203
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It's about the only place I've been playing of late. Still a nice course, it's kept alot better then Northside which is generally way too dry all over.
But yeah I played there three times in a week not long ago, I just have to work on hitting the ball straight, if I'm not slicing I'm hooking, not good at all. |
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Waiting
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Alice Springs, NT
Posts: 105
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I'm playing tomorrow morning @ 0830
Generally play comp 2-3 times per month, shiftwork permitting Member of Alice Springs GC for 15 years. Handicap 15. Usually play to 25. Favourite club - Taylor Made Burner 9.5 Driver
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 11,647
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I haven't play golf in years. Ever since my hole in one, all the fun has gone out of it. I play on the computer now.
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 20,329
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I know Dave (aka fpvgtpyaloveit) is a golf head. If its not his GTP he talks about, its his golf. Used to play pro - played of 2 or 3 I think. His brother is pro and champion of Mt Gambier GC in SA. (Dave, correct me where Im wrong :P)
Im sure Dave will fill you in on his golfing background next time he's online.
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Brisvegus
Posts: 435
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I play rarely depends on how the last game went, about 50 for 9 holes hairdly ever play 18 too frustrating but i don't loose balls anymore as they usually go straight or hardly move
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not home often
Posts: 2,084
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I play most weekends.
Name was in the paper today, won the long drive at the Lord Majors Cup on Saturday. That was about my highlight. Shot 17 over the card. Handicap is 14. I use GCR clubs, they are now a couple years old but I certainly like them. I haven;t hit the ball cleaner in years. As for balls, I use the new soft Bridgestones. Cheers Adam
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 40
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hi guys yes if im not driving my GTP i can be found on a golf course, I have had a few 5 year spells (kids and work got in my way a bit) but been back playing for about 10 months got my handicrap back playing to a 3 at moment but hope to be back off scratch or one within a few months, thats if im not busy caddying for my 12 year old he shot 13 over last saturday so he is going very well, we love it thats for sure, these days i generally play for enjoyment and to watch my son. still get into it a bit but at the end of the day i have to get up every monday and go to work and that dosent involve playing golf anymore..
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