Stony courses
I am considering joining a golf club where the fairways are a little stony. Although you get a free drop away from stony areas, many lurk below the surface and so I've noticed my clubs getting scratched and nicked every time I play there.
The question is this: Is it normal, and acceptable, for your clubs to wear a few 'battle scars' after each round? Or should I be looking to play somewhere else? What do you think?
(nb I am not going to name and shame the course).
Reply : Tue 24th Aug 2010 22:35
I personally would not play there as I really smash the ball then turf. Not too good during really hot weather or really wet weather or really cold weather for that matter.
Looked at your stats, 2 eagles in your last 2 rounds is that some sort of record?
Dave CAC handed Geordie.
Reply : Tue 24th Aug 2010 22:42
I too would probably avoid playing there. A couple of weeks ago I hit a shot from some rough with a huge 'CRACK!' noise, club stopped dead, nearly sprained my wrist and the ball moved about 5 yards as there must have been a stone lurking under there.
Looked at the club, big stone chip on the toe end of my 6 iron. Gutted.
Reply : Wed 25th Aug 2010 22:55
the course i have joined only opened in june, all of my clubs are battle scared inc fairway woods, you would think for £1175 a year it would be a little better, i have given up on ever selling my clubs already and they are only 5 months old.