Weetbix wrote:

What a strange game we play

I’ve been playing terribly lately with my previous rounds being
94
91
92
82
87
93

So yesterday in conditions that were very wet underfoot – although it didn’t rain during the game – I took on Windaroo off 7 and had:
1 over 37 on the back for 21 points
2 over 38 on the front for 19 points
75 net 68 for 40 points and my second best score ever
And if I hadn’t hit a terribly pulled PW on the last hole leaving over 60ft to putt resulting in a 3 putt bogey I could have matched my best ever score of 2 over

I had been trying heads up putting but my putting got worse so went back to normal putting yesterday and won’t be trying that again

Two games this weekend at Noosa Springs and Twin Waters so we will see if this sticks a bit or was one of those days

Hope you can swim:)

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Continue to hit it great on the range and not so on the course. So much so that I had a lesson for the first time in years.
The problem with practice is that once you get into a rhythm, even with a bad swing, you can hit good shots on the range. On the course with only one shot at it, not so.
Turns out what I have not been doing is just that turning, or more precisely, clearing the left hip. When I was playing my best I almost paused at the top of the swing, and was already starting to use the legs and clear my hip. Apparently all I’m doing now is using the arms which is why I’m getting the weak slap shots and a lot of smother lefts.
Went to Redcliffe straight from the lesson, and aside from a shaky first three holes, I really began to hit it well – even putted okay (changed that too). Played with a Member who had to leave after 12 holes which was a pity.
Playing Gailes this Friday in the Dingo, and then on to Tenterfield for four days. The course is apparently in great condition. A fun country track with good accommodation, and lots of apres activities:)

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Weetbix wrote:

Yep
Will be an interesting day
I’m going to have to play well to have any sort of chance

He needs them all:)

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Upnin wrote:

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Upnin wrote:

How you you put the yips into a cupboard? Besides, I’ve a got a cupboard full of favourite putters:)

I wish I had an answer for the yips – they’re still alive in my chipping game, even though it’s improved a lot

Having yips with driver and putter must be a joy!

Driver and tee shot problems largely gone:)

Well that is excellent news!

Redcliffe is in pretty good shape – greens should be perfect in a week or two. 17th fairway is a bit scratchy as the new turf hasn’t taken too well.

Managed 34 points, and have the card to prove it, as I rushed off to pick up the bride and forgot to put the damn thing in. Not that it was worth anything.

Played great, especially my driving, and irons too – but 7 three jabs and a four jab poured cold water on it:(

How you you put the yips into a cupboard? Besides, I’ve a got a cupboard full of favourite putters:)

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Weetbix wrote:

Played at Hills today
Was as green as I’ve ever seen it – the growing conditions here is Queensland are as good as they can be
So it was great to see it in such good condition – relatively of course
We did have a good storm come through at 2am which dumped 25mm on the course so it was a bit damp – bunkers were out and it was preferred lie as usual so that wasn’t a problem
Greens were a bit shaggy but have a good coverage of grass
It was very enjoyable

Had 40 for 19 points on the back then matched that with 40 for 19 points on the front off 10, which was very pleasing

Replaced an 8.3 flag with a played to 8.1
No change to handicap at 8.9

Scoring amongst our group of 12 was excellent with the winner having 42, a couple of 40s, a 39, 3 38s – that’s good scoring
Our group had 42 39 38 38 – I think that’s the highest scoring group I’ve ever played in

Stroke round at Carbrook next Sunday which is the BF Matchplay qualifier so hopefully I play will again

Good round Weetie – you’re on a roll. As for playing with your will(y)……

“so hopefully I play will again”:)

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Weetbix wrote:

Finally a decent round at a damp Maroochy River
Despite 150mm of rain the course was very playable
But unusually the greens were very receptive – they are usually the firmest we play – and the wind wasn’t blowing too hard so that helped scoring

3 bogies and 6 pars for a 39 front
2 weak shots on 10 left me short right in some pretty soggy ground and my attempted LW chip went under the ball which popped up right into the path of my follow through which sent the ball sailing high and landing softly about 6 ft from the pin and a good putt meant a lucky par to start the back nine
More pars and then a birdie on 14 meant I was 1 under for the back nine standing on the tee on 17 but a pushed drive that hit the path and catapulted into the water and a 3 putt meant a double and that was the end of my chance to have a 9 hole score under par – I’ve had a few on par but never below
Almost birdied the last but ended 1 over for the back so 4 over 76

Down to 8.9

Well done young fella:)

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