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Darren Ramowski

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Handicap : 21

Posted : Mon 25th Jan 2010 13:08

I've not managed to venture out yet but hope to do so this week.

It's looking like pretty much all courses are now open but are they up to scratch ? I noticed from my own lawn that the ground is still very wet.

Are the courses as to be expected at this time of year or a lot worse from the recent snow ?

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Tim Hawkins

Handicap : 16.2

Reply : Mon 25th Jan 2010 13:20

I've had a couple of outings since the snow. Last Tuesday Bondhay was in absolutely superb condition with just temporary green, and hardly any mud. College Pines at the weekend was dry and quite hard apart from the greens which were soft but very bumpy. Not so sure about the local courses because of the flood plain.

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David Marshall

Handicap : 9.9

Reply : Mon 25th Jan 2010 13:51

Ours are dire down here. Only been able to play a few holes as most of the course has surface water, which just won't dissipate.

Looking like I won't get a proper round in now, until 7th February

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Richard Lane-blackwell

Handicap : 19.7

Reply : Mon 25th Jan 2010 16:09

I've played Southern Valley in Kent twice in the last week and apart from being a little bit muddy it is in pretty good nick. No temp greens or tees and no standing water. Managed to equal my best score of 92 but (as always) should have shot lower. I missed a three foot birdie putt on a par five! Still managed four pars and a birdie on the front though and got round in only 6 over net. Unfortunately the back wasn't as good and ended up -3 gross for the round. I'll be back next week for another go!

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Paul Williams

Handicap : 22.5

Reply : Mon 25th Jan 2010 17:47

The PGA was in great nick on Saturday, A little standing water in the odd place, Fairways were great, greens as normal with only the 17th & 18th damp. A couple of tee's were moved forward, But other than that course as normal.

I even sneaked a win playing stroke play.

Spot available for the weekend as my partner's got "The painters in"

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Tim Hawkins

Handicap : 16.2

Reply : Mon 25th Jan 2010 18:11

Oooh, ooh. What day?

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Paul Williams

Handicap : 22.5

Reply : Mon 25th Jan 2010 19:02

Sat or Sunday after 11:00am. Which course PGA or Derby?

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Tim Hawkins

Handicap : 16.2

Reply : Mon 25th Jan 2010 19:31

PGA, obviously. Saturday is probably best but I can do either mate. Would I have to sign in as Mrs Perry?

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Darren Ramowski

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Handicap : 21

Reply : Mon 25th Jan 2010 20:04

Cheers for feedback guess it comes down to who pays the big money to have proper drainage installed or built the course on decent land

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Paul Williams

Handicap : 22.5

Reply : Tue 26th Jan 2010 08:53

Morning Tim,

Got it in one mate, OK'd with Chris. I'm quite busy at the moment but will book it before 12 and confirm.

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John Flood

Handicap : 11.9

Reply : Tue 26th Jan 2010 10:10

Played at the Celtic Manor the weekend. Played the Roman Road on Sunday & it was in great nick, greens were quick & fairways superb. Played the Montgomorie yesterday & that was a little damper but still very very playable.

As a bonus we all took part in the par 3 challenge which I won by sticking it 1 foot from the pin which won me another free round of golf at the Celtic

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Paul Williams

Handicap : 22.5

Reply : Tue 26th Jan 2010 13:12

Tim,

11:50 pga Saturday

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John Flood

Handicap : 11.9

Reply : Wed 27th Jan 2010 13:42

Tim,

looks like you got to shave your head, put on a few pounds & talk like a northener & all before Saturday!!

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Paul Williams

Handicap : 22.5

Reply : Wed 27th Jan 2010 18:09

Eh up,

John you forgot to add hide your wallet and turn up to the first tee with 15 seconds to spare, Shirt hanging out and laces undone.................

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Chris Perry

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Handicap : 13.4

Reply : Wed 27th Jan 2010 20:47

I never have my shirt hanging out.....

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John Flood

Handicap : 11.9

Reply : Wed 27th Jan 2010 20:54

Before or after the 1st tee

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Paul Williams

Handicap : 22.5

Reply : Thu 28th Jan 2010 02:40

Oh yes you do Chris, Not during the round I might add, But laces and shirt hanging out as you make your way to the 1st tee.

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Wayne Santorini

Handicap : 0

Reply : Thu 28th Jan 2010 07:19

I've noticed that too

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John Flood

Handicap : 11.9

Reply : Thu 28th Jan 2010 11:00

Must be a 'Paul Ince' superstition thing??

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Chris Perry

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Handicap : 13.4

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 12:13

The laces is a hangover from my rugby days. Never used to do my laces up until I was on the pitch. It started as a comfort thing (allows your boots to loosen and settle) then became a superstition. Also never used to put my shirt on until I left the changing room.

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Wayne Santorini

Handicap : 0

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 12:14

Yeah but your carrying a bit more weight now sunshine

to leave the shirt off

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Chris Perry

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Handicap : 13.4

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 12:17

Actually I'm not carrying much more. just a different kind of weight and stroed in a different place

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Wayne Santorini

Handicap : 0

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 12:19

**stroed**

Translation please?????

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Chris Perry

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Handicap : 13.4

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 12:24

Sorry, 'stored'

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Tim Hawkins

Handicap : 16.2

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 13:09

Did you store it in a warehouse* before you transferred it to the front of your shirt then, Chris?

* In no way a derogatory remark - just a light hearted joke mate**

** Until I've finished the round tomorrow

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John Flood

Handicap : 11.9

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 13:21

Belfry "Mr Williams, did you say you were playing with Mr Perry?"

Paul "Yes why?"

Belfry "Well can you tell him to untuck his shirt & undo his laces please!"

Paul, "DOH!!!"

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Wayne Santorini

Handicap : 0

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 13:46

we got your point the first time John, don't have to repeat it

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Jason Vickers

Handicap : 21.6

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 18:10

Just got back from playing today it was so cold it seemed the wind was coming at you from every direction.

I could not feel my hands for the back 9 holes but was it worth it ? Yes.

Would i go again in those conditions ? yes.

I even had a pint in the clubhouse afterwards when everyone else had coffees.

I must be mad.

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Wayne Santorini

Handicap : 0

Reply : Fri 29th Jan 2010 21:59

Not mad, your a GOLFER Jason welcome to the pack

I can't be a***d with these so called "Fair Weather Golfers", wusses's the lot of them

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Jason Vickers

Handicap : 21.6

Reply : Sat 30th Jan 2010 17:33

cheers wayne glad im not on my own enjoyed the game but not my score the ground was just to wet

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Tim Hawkins

Handicap : 16.2

Reply : Sat 30th Jan 2010 18:47

Chuffing cold at the Belfry today, layer of ice just under the surface which meant I actually went through a few greens today despite pitching on them. Apart from the ice the course was in pretty good condition and it was a beautiful day, still got a warm glow.

Cheers Paul for a good afternoon (and a 3 1/2 hour round!) and cheers to Chris for the freebie - we were both thinking of you painting!

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Alan Gunnigle

Handicap : 9.7

Reply : Sun 31st Jan 2010 20:37

the course i joined still isn't open yet (grand opening day may 1st with sky televised comp on the 25th) but they have opened the 9 holer which is playable, sadly the longest iron you need is a nine...unless it's windy.

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Wayne Santorini

Handicap : 0

Reply : Mon 1st Feb 2010 00:17

What comp is being held on the 25th Alan

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John Flood

Handicap : 11.9

Reply : Mon 1st Feb 2010 14:09

Had a great matchplay on Saturday. Greens were froze so plenty of shots were played short of them.

Went 3 down at one stage, pulled it back to all square on the 18th tee & let's just say that I don't normally do worse than a par on the 18th.

Unlucky Dave but you had me scared at 1 point, if you had holed out on the 14th it would have been game over

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Wayne Santorini

Handicap : 0

Reply : Mon 1st Feb 2010 15:07

Good fight back Floody, even Westwood failed to finish just like your opponent

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Alan Gunnigle

Handicap : 9.7

Reply : Mon 1st Feb 2010 16:40

Wayne, it's in aid of the air ambulance, £1000 per 3 ball to be joined by a pro/celeb, you get a meal for 2 people each and a DVD of your time on Sky.

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Wayne Santorini

Handicap : 0

Reply : Mon 1st Feb 2010 19:26

well if a grand drops off the back of a passing lorry I'll be there mate

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Christopher Watmore

Handicap : 12.4

Reply : Tue 2nd Feb 2010 00:22

Played Saturday and Today. Pleasant days, sunshine and zero wind. However greens like concrete and some had snow and ice still on them. Couple were really unplayable as you couldn't move your ball anywhere to gain relief.

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