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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Sky Pilot » Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:40 pm

If golf was easy everyone would be doing it! My ambition is to break 100. I only need to lose the three or four holes every game that destroy me. Like an 8 I had today on a par 3. Ruinous
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby mighty_tiger_79 » Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:55 pm

my ambition is to get my handicap lower

but I gotta start playing more comp golf but a bloody thing called work keeps getting in the way!

there are generally always a few shots per round that give you encouragement to keep playing, and others that make you think, why the **** am I out here!!!
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Dissident » Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:25 am

The older I get the more economical I get.
Rather than trying that magic shot through the trees after spraying a tee shot, I'll concede a safer shot and accept a bogey.
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Sky Pilot » Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:02 pm

Dissident wrote:The older I get the more economical I get.
Rather than trying that magic shot through the trees after spraying a tee shot, I'll concede a safer shot and accept a bogey.

Oh yeah me too. I remember a thing on this, it was called Playing Percentage Golf or something. Pays off if you resist trying the shot that Rory or Tiger might pull off, and just settle for the little low punch shot to just get on the fairway rather than up the fairway
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Dissident » Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:18 pm

It's just not as fun :)

I could probably gain a stroke or two per round if I settle for the putter from off the green sometimes - rather than chip. I just love chipping from around the green.
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Browny25 » Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:19 pm

Sky Pilot wrote:
Browny25 wrote:
Dissident wrote:Even my drive-shanks weren't bad at all.

On the 7th dogleg, I went straight over the left bunkers, and rolled right up towards the green where it's GUR, was satisfying!


Lasy time I played there was a nightmare, worst round in ages..

Highlight was on the 9th where i was on the green in 2! Second shot - Thought I would pull out the 3 wood hybrid (was about 230m out) and landed on the green! 2 Putt... Birdie!

Since I started on the 10th, it was the last hole and made me still wanting to play the game :)

Crikey 230m with a hybrid 3 is huge.


It probably is the fairway wood... if that makes a difference!

I was pretty happy!
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Sky Pilot » Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:21 pm

Browny25 wrote:
Sky Pilot wrote:
Browny25 wrote:
Dissident wrote:Even my drive-shanks weren't bad at all.

On the 7th dogleg, I went straight over the left bunkers, and rolled right up towards the green where it's GUR, was satisfying!


Lasy time I played there was a nightmare, worst round in ages..

Highlight was on the 9th where i was on the green in 2! Second shot - Thought I would pull out the 3 wood hybrid (was about 230m out) and landed on the green! 2 Putt... Birdie!

Since I started on the 10th, it was the last hole and made me still wanting to play the game :)

Crikey 230m with a hybrid 3 is huge.


It probably is the fairway wood... if that makes a difference!

I was pretty happy!

Either way, it's a good hit!
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Browny25 » Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:23 pm

If it only it went straight and long all the time!! haha

I'm having issues with the bonded driver but it must be my swing... Think i might get some lessons
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Dissident » Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:29 pm

My TaylorMade hybrid goes 200m+ easily... as long as I hit it like an iron and not like a wood.
The 3W can get 250 if hit properly.
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Sorry Dude » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:15 pm

Will become a member of Thaxted Park over the weekend. They are running a deal for their current members that if they can sign a new member the first year will be a 2 for 1 membership. Hoping the course will benefit from the new water grant they have just received during the warmer months and make it a better course all year round.

From their website

After a process of nearly 4 years the General Committee are excited to announce that a contract between Thaxted Park Golf Club and the Onkaparinga Council has been agreed and signed.

Harvested water from the “Waterproofing the South” initiative will be made available to the Club, up to a minimum amount of 40 ML per summer period for the next 4 summers.

With the Club's current natural water retention (60 ML) added to this we have now increased our annual water amount by over 66% and 100 ML in total.
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Dutchy » Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:57 pm

Playing at the Vines tomorrow, havent had a hit for a long time, be interesting!
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Dissident » Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:56 am

Surely we need an SA Footy Golf Day
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Sorry Dude » Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:14 am

Dutchy wrote:Playing at the Vines tomorrow, havent had a hit for a long time, be interesting!


Fingers crossed the rain holds off for you.
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby OnSong » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:06 am

Sky Pilot wrote:
Dissident wrote:The older I get the more economical I get.
Rather than trying that magic shot through the trees after spraying a tee shot, I'll concede a safer shot and accept a bogey.

Oh yeah me too. I remember a thing on this, it was called Playing Percentage Golf or something. Pays off if you resist trying the shot that Rory or Tiger might pull off, and just settle for the little low punch shot to just get on the fairway rather than up the fairway

Boo! Go for the glory!
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Moe » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:18 am

Dutchy wrote:Playing at the Vines tomorrow, havent had a hit for a long time, be interesting!

I'm at the Vines today as well.
I will be the bloke you hear yelling "FOOOOORRREEEEEEE" alot.
Maybe see you at the 19th.

Good luck.
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby heater31 » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:23 am

OnSong wrote:
Sky Pilot wrote:
Dissident wrote:The older I get the more economical I get.
Rather than trying that magic shot through the trees after spraying a tee shot, I'll concede a safer shot and accept a bogey.

Oh yeah me too. I remember a thing on this, it was called Playing Percentage Golf or something. Pays off if you resist trying the shot that Rory or Tiger might pull off, and just settle for the little low punch shot to just get on the fairway rather than up the fairway

Boo! Go for the glory!



Remember bring your A game for Kooyonga next Sunday champ.


Actually I need to find said game I'm horribly out of form at the minute :oops:
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby OnSong » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:36 am

heater31 wrote:
OnSong wrote:
Sky Pilot wrote:
Dissident wrote:The older I get the more economical I get.
Rather than trying that magic shot through the trees after spraying a tee shot, I'll concede a safer shot and accept a bogey.

Oh yeah me too. I remember a thing on this, it was called Playing Percentage Golf or something. Pays off if you resist trying the shot that Rory or Tiger might pull off, and just settle for the little low punch shot to just get on the fairway rather than up the fairway

Boo! Go for the glory!


Remember bring your A game for Kooyonga next Sunday champ.

Actually I need to find said game I'm horribly out of form at the minute :oops:

Stableford! I can pick my ball up anyway! Having a hit this weekend.
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby heater31 » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:38 am

Then that could turn into an expensive 6km walk :shock:
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby Dissident » Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:21 pm

The Vines on Scoopon today
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Re: SA Golf Course Reviews

Postby OnSong » Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:38 pm

heater31 wrote:Then that could turn into an expensive 6km walk :shock:

I've paid more for walks on some nice golf courses. Sea Temple at Port Douglas was a highlight.
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