Somebodys pinched my sombrero
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Last year I hit my best ever score of 77, followed by a 97 four days later.
Must have been fatigueLast year I hit my best ever score of 77, followed by a 97 four days later.
Pre round practice gets in the way of the early morning port and grappa shots thoughone of things that has helped me is to hit a few balls on the practice range before going out to play. At Ramside we had a good driving range and I spent 45 mins hitting balls before heading off to the tee, especially with short irons and wedges as this is what saves the most shots. Here in Abu Dhabi the same, it really does help.
What did you have on the back 9?Practise and the odd lesson for tweaks makes a massive difference. Also playing winter golf means my game is more up to speed.
embedding in more controlled, 3/4 wedges and short irons for anything sub-150 yards, esp around 100 yards is vital. As is the chipping and putting.
That work is starting to pay off, with consistent sub-80 scores. Shot. 76, 75 and 74 in last few rounds
What did you have on the back 9?![]()
What did you have on the back 9?![]()

Stroke round in the morning (first round of club champs) i can feel 105 alreadyhaha. My last round I was 2 under on the back nine going down 16th, then 3-putted for a bogey. Followed by a double-bogey on both 17 & 18….ended up 3over.
well, you did ask![]()
It’s got a big field opposite which is used as a practice ground, I’m not sure if visitors can use it though. @Peterleeyacker will let you know, he’s one of the bigwigs in there. Have you got a handicap?Does Castle Eden have a driving range that anyone can use?
When I'm feeling better im thinking of digging the clubs out and going along to see if I can remember what to do
No handicap mate, haven't played in a couple of years, but as its just up the road thought I would dust the clubs off and try a rangeIt’s got a big field opposite which is used as a practice ground, I’m not sure if visitors can use it though. @Peterleeyacker will let you know, he’s one of the bigwigs in there. Have you got a handicap?
Aye, you can walk up!No handicap mate, haven't played in a couple of years, but as its just up the road thought I would dust the clubs off and try a range
Does Castle Eden have a driving range that anyone can use?
When I'm feeling better im thinking of digging the clubs out and going along to see if I can remember
Does Castle Eden have a driving range that anyone can use?
When I'm feeling better im thinking of digging the clubs out and going along to see if I can remember what to do
Don’t forget Cocken Lodge near Finchale. That has a driving range and a 9 hole course which is ok if you want to start golfing again.Shame if it hasn't got a driving range, would like to take the boy along as well, he used to enjoy hitting a few balls and was pretty good.
Looks like knotty Hill is the next closest to me