Winter League event @ Bushey Hall (Watford)

[Fieldsy]

Well since this years Winter seems to have started early (in about June wasn't it ?), the first Winter League event is scheduled to take place on September 2nd at The Addington. I hope to be able to confirm another event taking place in September soon.

Today I have booked 4 tee times for 6 October 2007 (starting at 11am) at my home club, Bushey Hall, which is just outside Watford, not far from the M1 and M25 (ie it's inside the M25). It's ideal for those of you in West and North London, as well as Essex, Surrey, Herts, Beds & Bucks. Obviously I will be taking one place, so there are currently 15 spare places available for those wishing to play.

Cost of the round is £30 plus £1 for your league fee. Anyone interested, please let me know asap.

1. Fieldsy
2. 3PW
3. Shankboy
4. Wilcove
5. MacBludgeon
6. Jahmoo (fingers crossed :rolleyes:)
7. Mattyarse
8. Stu-pid
9. Chip Unsure
10. Cashmere Inserts
11. Devilswater
12. Vince Baby
13. Coopster
14. GETINTHEHOLE!
15. Sam The Eagle
16.

Currently not coming: Tin Pot (check back in an hour, his status will probably have changed again)

[Gogs Guy]

I hope to make it but my parents are threatening to visiting some time around then so I'll keep you posted

[3puttwizard]

I'm almost definite for this will confirm in the next week or so.
Trying to hunt down Ian for a cheap round at Wentworth the day before.(if he can sort it out)

It says on your site £35 at the weekends - got a special deal?


Your course looks nice and WIDE! :)

[Fieldsy]

I'm almost definite for this will confirm in the next week or so.
Trying to hunt down Ian for a cheap round at Wentworth the day before.(if he can sort it out)

It says on your site £35 at the weekends - got a special deal?


Your course looks nice and WIDE! :)

Its not that wide.....Coopster can confirm. £30 to you lot. On this occasion £35 will you get bacon butties, coffee, a mars bar and your league fee :rolleyes:

[3puttwizard]

You didn't mention the mars bar that swings it ;)

[Wilcove]

Count me in too, also I didn't hear about the one on 2nd September at The Addington is there a thread for it?

[Fieldsy]

Count me in too, also I didn't hear about the one on 2nd September at The Addington is there a thread for it?

The Addington one was the two tee times reserved by 3PW and TinPot - fully booked now I'm afraid :(

[M40TT B]

Just had a little look at the Bushey Hall website, it looks really nice.

A couple of monster par 4's :eek:

Also the 13th which is a par 4 (479) is longer than the 5th which is a par 5 (442), ive never seen that before, crazy stuff :twitcy:

[Fieldsy]

Just had a little look at the Bushey Hall website, it looks really nice.

A couple of monster par 4's :eek:

Also the 13th which is a par 4 (479) is longer than the 5th which is a par 5 (442), ive never seen that before, crazy stuff :twitcy:

Yeah the 13th is two straightforward big hits to the green (or in my case a drive, a chip out of the cack, a hooked hybrid, a sliced mid-iron and a pitch over one of the bunkers on the right). The 5th however has a pond and bunker section between 190 and 260 yards, so for the non-monster-driving-folks its something like three 7 irons down to the green unless you are prepared to risk a big hit and go OB left or right......
The 5th does cause some controversy - the long-termers preferred it as a par 4 (before the pond was put in), whereas I think its a good risk-reward hole as a par 5.
You coming along then M40TT B ?

[M40TT B]

Yeah the 13th is two straightforward big hits to the green (or in my case a drive, a chip out of the cack, a hooked hybrid, a sliced mid-iron and a pitch over one of the bunkers on the right). The 5th however has a pond and bunker section between 190 and 260 yards, so for the non-monster-driving-folks its something like three 7 irons down to the green unless you are prepared to risk a big hit and go OB left or right......
The 5th does cause some controversy - the long-termers preferred it as a par 4 (before the pond was put in), whereas I think its a good risk-reward hole as a par 5.
You coming along then M40TT B ?

Yeah, maybe, i will have to let you know closer to the date though, hope thats cool with you?

Mat.

[Jahmoo]

OK guys this winter league sounds good, I hate letting people down but I will chance it and stick my name down please.

[mattyarse]

Go on then Fieldsy - can you put me down for this one please?

Your course looks great btw. I presume you are looking to romp away with a result playing on home turf?

Btw, what is the format of the Winter League then? Stableford / Strokeplay? Full handicap?

Cheers

Matt

[Fieldsy]

Go on then Fieldsy - can you put me down for this one please?

Your course looks great btw. I presume you are looking to romp away with a result playing on home turf?

Btw, what is the format of the Winter League then? Stableford / Strokeplay? Full handicap?

Cheers

Matt

Well volunteered Matt. Me expecting to win?? :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:: laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::l augh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::la ugh::laugh: That'd be a miracle. :yes:

Stableford, full handicap is the format. Best 3 scores of the season to count.

[mattyarse]

Well volunteered Matt. Me expecting to win?? :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:: laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::l augh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::la ugh::laugh: That'd be a miracle. :yes:

Stableford, full handicap is the format. Best 3 scores of the season to count.

Thanks for clarifying - sounds good. I look forward to it, although in true tradition of getting my excuses in early, I will not haved played for a few weeks due to being away, so clearly can't be expected to do well......:rolleyes:

[3puttwizard]

What about Stu/Sam/Urban Gorilla/Scott W/Stanster30 etc etc etc

[Fieldsy]

Thanks for clarifying - sounds good. I look forward to it, although in true tradition of getting my excuses in early, I will not haved played for a few weeks due to being away, so clearly can't be expected to do well......:rolleyes:

You'll be in good company. I don't have any excuses ready yet but I'm sure to play badly.:o

[Fieldsy]

What about Stu/Sam/Urban Gorilla/Scott W/Stanster30 etc etc etc

Coopster.....theres another name......you voted for the league....time to back it up now :radar:

[Stu-Pid]

What about Stu/Sam/Urban Gorilla/Scott W/Stanster30 etc etc etc

I'm a probable yes, but have to confirm nearer to the date (SWMBO is away at the moment). As ever, I may have transport issues... :rolleyes:

[Fieldsy]

I'm a probable yes, but have to confirm nearer to the date (SWMBO is away at the moment). As ever, I may have transport issues... :rolleyes:

I'm sure someone will be able to help.....theres Sam. Or one of us can collect you from the nearest station:yes: Not an excuse!

[LGL]

I'm on holiday otherwise I would have been up for this. Perhaps I can organise one at my club after the clocks go back. It would be too expensive otherwise, green fees are pretty high as I can only sign in 3 people at a reduced rate.

Anyone interested, let me know.

www.frilfordheath.co.uk

[Coopster]

Coopster.....theres another name......you voted for the league....time to back it up now :radar:

I am an unknown on getting to Bushey as the moment. SWMBO is talking about going away that weekend as it is one of two weekends I have not booked a golf game on between now and the end of the year. I will be able to confirm attendance about 5 days before, so put me on the reserve list.

Also, when I originally voted, I voted that I could host an event. That will now not be the case this year as my course is having a lot of work done on a couple of holes which has put them on temps between now and Spring next year.

[stanster30]

Probably be unable to make this, but could look into hosting an event at Redlibetts.
I'll ask about max number of guests for a weekend next time I'm there (probably tomorrow evening).

[Wilcove]

I'm a probable yes, but have to confirm nearer to the date (SWMBO is away at the moment). As ever, I may have transport issues... :rolleyes:

I can pick you up on the way as I'm coming from south London and you're probably almost on my route, let me know if you need a lift :yes:

[Fieldsy]

I'm on holiday otherwise I would have been up for this. Perhaps I can organise one at my club after the clocks go back. It would be too expensive otherwise, green fees are pretty high as I can only sign in 3 people at a reduced rate.

Anyone interested, let me know.

www.frilfordheath.co.uk (http://www.frilfordheath.co.uk)

As the saying goes, "book it and they will come" :cool:

[Cashmere Inserts]

Just got my holiday approved so please count me in 100% for Bushey Hall.
Cheers and see you at Camberly - those that are taking part

[Fieldsy]

Just got my holiday approved so please count me in 100% for Bushey Hall.
Cheers and see you at Camberly - those that are taking part

You do realise its a Saturday don't you ?

[Tin Pot]

You do realise its a Saturday don't you ?

LOL

[Danielsawbridge]

Should be able to make this will no more early part of next week

[Vince Baby]

I'm up for joining in if poss.

I'm another that somehow managed to mis-read my calendar:confused:

The month I looked at had 6th on a Monday?

[Fieldsy]

I'm up for joining in if poss.

I'm another that somehow managed to mis-read my calendar:confused:

The month I looked at had 6th on a Monday?

That might have been 6th November 2006. We're talking about 6th OCTOBER, 2007 :tongue:

[Lowho]

Go on then stick me down :)

[Wilcove]

Go on then stick me down :)

Sorry, no bandits allowed :wink:

[Fieldsy]

Go on then stick me down :)

Bringing your bum-owner ?

[Lowho]

Bringing your bum-owner ?

No she doesnt play golf :tongue:

[Shankboy]

Bringing your bum-owner ?

Thats me isnt it??:) :)

[Lowho]

Thats me isnt it??:) :)

He speaks!>!>!>

bout time you got online

[Shankboy]

He speaks!>!>!>

bout time you got online

Sorry bout that!!! Had a few "issues" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Fieldsy]

Thats me isnt it??:) :)

The very person :yes: So, do you want to accompany Ben ?

Loving your sig btw :)

[Fieldsy]

Only a couple of slots left, with a month to go......any more takers? I may be able to get another tee time if theres sufficient interest.:rolleyes:

[Tin Pot]

Hey, I've just found out that Watford is INside the M25! According to multimap I'm only an hour away, so I'll see if I can get permission.

It's saturday 6th october, yes? Is there a meal involved, or am I allowed to go home after the round?

[Fieldsy]

Hey, I've just found out that Watford is INside the M25! According to multimap I'm only an hour away, so I'll see if I can get permission.

It's saturday 6th october, yes? Is there a meal involved, or am I allowed to go home after the round?

Where in the thread does it mention a meal ?!

No meal, the restaurant (sorry, room with tables) will be open pre-round for bacon butties should you wish to buy yourself one, and the bar will be open post-round for beer an food should you wish to purchase either os these itemes. The only mandatory item is teeing off on the first hole - you can go home immediately after that if you want :laugh:

[Tin Pot]

Cool. So teeing off at 11, I'll leave at 10...finish round at 3:30(?) drinks 4 drive home 5...

10 til 5. I might get away with it.

Will update later.

[Fieldsy]

Cool. So teeing off at 11, I'll leave at 10...finish round at 3:30(?) drinks 4 drive home 5...

10 til 5. I might get away with it.

Will update later.

No worries, I'll put you down as TBC

[3puttwizard]

Just booked hotel for the Friday

[Stu-Pid]

Are people going to be rushing off straight after or is there another post-golf curry in the offing?

[3puttwizard]

I'll hopefully be partaking in a curry on the friday night after Batchworth :tongue:

[Chris Stott]

I'll need to check my diary... but put me down as a probable.

[Fieldsy]

El bandido del foro is added as a probable.

Hows the other "probables" coming along? Any of you able to confirm yet ?

[Tin Pot]

Err, just got permission for a double golf event the previous weekend (Autumn Meeting) - won't risk Her fury yet...

[Sam the Eagle]

Fieldsy you've got mail. I'll take the last spot if it's still available -if you'll have me at yours that is :rolleyes:

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[Fieldsy]

Fieldsy you've got mail. I'll take the last spot if it's still available -if you'll have me at yours that is :rolleyes:

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All 16 places provisionally taken. Everyone able to confirm yet?

Anyone else looking for a round - I may still be able to get an extra tee-time ?

[Fieldsy]

We have our first withdrawal. Lowho has pulled out due to "work commitments".

So we have a spare slot should anyone else wish to join us........

[mattyarse]

We have our first withdrawal. Lowho has pulled out due to "work commitments".

So we have a spare slot should anyone else wish to join us........

I reckon he's just running scared Chris. Lots to lose etc. Knows that us 28 handicappers are going to have our day soon.......;)

[3puttwizard]

I reckon he's just running scared Chris. Lots to lose etc. Knows that us 28 handicappers are going to have our day soon.......;)


Or he could be going out for the mutha of all phals after the game on Friday and fears he might get caught short on the course on Saturday:rolleyesw:

[mattyarse]

Or he could be going out for the mutha of all phals after the game on Friday and fears he might get caught short on the course on Saturday:rolleyesw:


:eek: Probably more likely in fairness!

[Fieldsy]

:eek: Probably more likely in fairness!

Nah he's teaching the kids at work. Fair play to him.

[Fieldsy]

Another slot has opened up. Any takers ?

[Stu-Pid]

Who has dropped out? NAME AND SHAME!

[Fieldsy]

Who has dropped out? NAME AND SHAME!

BJ Boy and Gogs Guy

[Fieldsy]

I reckon he's just running scared Chris. Lots to lose etc. Knows that us 28 handicappers are going to have our day soon.......;)

Having seen me play last weekend, he's probably worried about getting home in time for work on Sunday :eek::rolleyes:

[Stu-Pid]

Why is Coopster's name not on the list, he only lives about 5 mins away!

Is he scared that he'll be lynched after his performance at Camberley? ;)

[Fieldsy]

Why is Coopster's name not on the list, he only lives about 5 mins away!

Is he scared that he'll be lynched after his performance at Camberley? ;)

I think he said his Mrs won't let him out that day. Or something like that. Hard to believe eh ?

[Stu-Pid]

I think he said his Mrs won't let him out that day. Or something like that. Hard to believe eh ?

That is the least believable lie that I have ever heard! :eekw:

Is the Milkman on holiday that weekend or something? :wink:

[3puttwizard]

Probably a good job Coopster isnt coming might give the rest of us hope...http://forums.randi.org/images/smilies/wacky%20emoticons%20addon%20pack/wideeyed.gif

[Fieldsy]

Probably a good job Coopster isnt coming might give the rest of us hope...http://forums.randi.org/images/smilies/wacky%20emoticons%20addon%20pack/wideeyed.gif

I'm expecting 45+ points from you 3PW.....with all the coaching you've had and practice you've been doing. I'm confidently predicting you will be top of the Winter League come October 7th. I will still be below TP even though he's played one less event than me :eek:

[3puttwizard]

Yeah right http://forums.randi.org/images/smilies/clowns/tongue.gif

[Fieldsy]

Yeah right http://forums.randi.org/images/smilies/clowns/tongue.gif

OK then , 32 points. And you'll be just below Tin Pot who will have played one event less. Tin Pot will still top the league despite having played just two events.

[Stu-Pid]

I'm expecting 45+ points from you 3PW.....with all the coaching you've had and practice you've been doing. I'm confidently predicting you will be top of the Winter League come October 7th. I will still be below TP even though he's played one less event than me :eek:

What's the minimum number of players needed to get a Winter League event sanctioned oh Supreme Master?

[Fieldsy]

What's the minimum number of players needed to get a Winter League event sanctioned oh Supreme Master?

4. Two of them must be guests. And it has to be an open invite. No choosing your friends to play with.

[Stu-Pid]

4. Two of them must be guests. And it has to be an open invite. No choosing your friends to play with.

Does one of the players have to be a member? Me and Sam are playing on Sunday afternoon at South Herts and could make it into a Winter League event if we get 2 more players.

[Fieldsy]

Does one of the players have to be a member? Me and Sam are playing on Sunday afternoon at South Herts and could make it into a Winter League event if we get 2 more players.

That'd be fine.

[3puttwizard]

OK then , 25 points. Maximum. And you'll be just below Mattyarse who will only have played one event. Tin Pot will still top the league despite having played just two events.


Once thing is for certain.....I'll be above you.

2 good rounds in two days will send me spinning to the top of the league. http://forums.randi.org/images/smilies/woo.gif

[Fieldsy]

Once thing is for certain.....I'll be above you.

2 good rounds in two days will send me spinning to the top of the league. http://forums.randi.org/images/smilies/woo.gif

The first point I don't doubt.
The second? We'll see :)

[Tin Pot]

4. Two of them must be guests. And it has to be an open invite. No choosing your friends to play with.

Stu has no friends.

[Stu-Pid]

Stu has no friends.

But I do now have a new enemy... :madw:

[3puttwizard]

OK then , 32 points. And you'll be just below Tin Pot who will have played one event less. Tin Pot will still top the league despite having played just two events.


All depends on which TinPot turns up on the day

1) The current one thats playing around 28 handicap or more
2) The one that *can* play to around 18/19
3) The one that wears a dress or the the one that wears shorts and stretched baby socks...


:D

So its anyones guess :rolleyesw:

[Fieldsy]

But I do now have a new enemy... :madw:

You mean he wasn't an enemy before ? :confused:

[Chris Stott]

Appologies guys, but I'm not going to be able to make this one... checked my diary and it's the same date as the October Medal at my club.

[Fieldsy]

12 days to go. Is everyone still on the list definitely coming? Anyone else interested? What about Arturozico10 ?? Coopster??

[Coopster]

12 days to go. Is everyone still on the list definitely coming? Anyone else interested? What about Arturozico10 ?? Coopster??

At the moment I am provisionally booked to caddie for my golf partner in his 36 hole club final(he caddied for me on Saturday).

If this changes I will let you know but I doubt I will know until the week before this event is taking place.

[arturzico10]

12 days to go. Is everyone still on the list definitely coming? Anyone else interested? What about Arturozico10 ?? Coopster??

Sorry, I can't make this as I already have a game on this day.

[Danielsawbridge]

I m going to have to pull out of this i am afraid chaps.

I am working this day and am unable to swap it with anyone.

Sorry

[Fieldsy]

Oh for goodness sake :rolleyes:

If anyone else is likely to pull out (Tin Pot I'm talking to you), could you let me know asap?

[GETINTHEHOLE!]

Fieldsy PM me if there is space I can play on that Saturday

[3puttwizard]

Oh for goodness sake :rolleyes:

If anyone else is likely to pull out (Tin Pot I'm talking to you), could you let me know asap?


I will if I have a mare the day before :)

[Fieldsy]

I will if I have a mare the day before :)

OK.....anyone want 3PW's place ? ;)

[3puttwizard]

Ha ha....


Playing 3 rounds in 3 days so 1 round should be ok.... :rolleyes:

[Tin Pot]

Oh for goodness sake :rolleyes:

If anyone else is likely to pull out (Tin Pot I'm talking to you), could you let me know asap?

3PW is cyberbullying me into playing Sunday which blows out Saturday...

[3puttwizard]

Erm no I'm not.

Up to you what day you want to play. Thats if you remember...:no::rolleyes:
You might aswell play Bushey as you can only use 1 round from each course for the winter League scoring and I doubt you'll beat 36 at ours..

[Tin Pot]

Right I'm going to make a decision, Sorry Fieldsy I won't play Bushey. I'll make a decision abot the 7th later. But I should be able to play on the 5th.

Too much going on that weekend already.

[Fieldsy]

Right I'm going to make a decision, Sorry Fieldsy I won't play Bushey. I'll make a decision abot the 7th later. But I should be able to play on the 5th.

Too much going on that weekend already.

As far as I know there isn't a slot for you on the 5th (unless someone drops out). [knocks on Tin Pots head] "Hello? Is there anybody in there?"

[Lowho]

As far as I know there isn't a slot for you on the 5th (unless someone drops out). [knocks on Tin Pots head] "Hello? Is there anybody in there?"

Agreed with the above sentiment :yes:

[Tin Pot]

. [knocks on Tin Pots head] "Hello? Is there anybody in there?"

<head implodes>

[3puttwizard]

http://www.bombsquadgolf.com/invboard_release/upload/style_emoticons/default/death.gif (javascript:add_smilie()

[Tin Pot]

Fieldsy, I'm defintiely out for this game. The Sunday thing is at home, and if I don't show other guys can't play, and I can get some stuff done in the early hours and afterwards too.

[Stu-Pid]

Fieldsy - Are you going to draw up the groups for this before Saturday or are we just going to play it by ear on the day?

[Fieldsy]

Fieldsy - Are you going to draw up the groups for this before Saturday or are we just going to play it by ear on the day?

The provisional draw has been made. Please check http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk for details. Password is still ozik.

[Stu-Pid]

The provisional draw has been made. Please check http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk for details. Password is still ozik.

Er, wouldn't it make more sense to have the 3 balls at the front?

*waits for a kicking*

[Sam the Eagle]

The provisional draw has been made. Please check http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk for details. Password is still ozik.

someone is gonna get a bollocking for putting the 4-balls ahead of the 3-balls... :rolleyes:


EDIT: How did I guess? :laugh:


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[3puttwizard]

I noticed that schoolboy error....but no doubt it's getting edited in the background :rolleyesw:


LMAO - Stu you are partnered with yourself :)

[Fieldsy]

P-R-O-V-I-S-I-O-N-A-L

It has now been changed

[Stu-Pid]

P-R-O-V-I-S-I-O-N-A-L

It has now been changed

Can I play through please?

[3puttwizard]

Bob Hope LOL:twitcy:

[Vince Baby]

Have I been disqualified or something?:confused:

I seem to have disappeared from the starting list, I was originally with Stu & 3PW.

:no:

[Fieldsy]

Can I play through please?

You've got more chance of Tin Pot posting five sensible posts in a day than you being allowed to play though

[3puttwizard]

Have I been disqualified or something?:confused:

I seem to have disappeared from the starting list, I was originally with Stu & 3PW.

:no:


Oh dear Fieldsy :twitcy:

[Fieldsy]

Vince you have a PM

[Fieldsy]

Any late entries ?

[Stu-Pid]

Oh dear Fieldsy :twitcy:

I think Vince has been disqualified for hitting too many fairways in regulation. Until he learns to be as wild as the rest of us he'll have to go and sit in a corner and think about what he's done. :mad:

[Stu-Pid]

Any last minute entries ?

*waits for Tin Pot to ask if there are any spaces left*

[3puttwizard]

Any last minute entries ?

Its not the last minute yet?

We have 5 days to go :no:

[Fieldsy]

I think Vince has been disqualified for hitting too many fairways in regulation. Until he learns to be as wild as the rest of us he'll have to go and sit in a corner and think about what he's done. :mad:


You'll notice I've put you out with all your friends Stu

[Fieldsy]

Its not the last minute yet?

We have 5 days to go :no:

Excuse my poor English. Some of us are working today ;)

[mattyarse]

Is Tin Pot playing?

[Fieldsy]

Is Tin Pot playing?

It sounds like he may be coming in disguise as Mattyarse

[devilswater]

I know it's my first moon outing but the least you could do would be to give me a lucky no. instead of the dreaded 13. It's my first time playing again in 6 months so all the help would be appreciated.:(

[mattyarse]

It sounds like he may be coming in disguise as Mattyarse

:tongue: Sorry - couldn't resist!

[Fieldsy]

I know it's my first moon outing but the least you could do would be to give me a lucky no. instead of the dreaded 13. It's my first time playing again in 6 months so all the help would be appreciated.:(

Sorry about that DW....but i just noticed your WITB. Are you and Shankyboy, *ahem* how do I say this, a couple ? TEAM PINK ?????:eekw:

[Shankboy]

Sorry about that DW....but i just noticed your WITB. Are you and Shankyboy, *ahem* how do I say this, a couple ? TEAM PINK ?????:eekw:

Do not speak ill of team pink!!!

[Stu-Pid]

Who will be attending the post match curry and beerathon? It's worth it just to see Shanky ordering food and selling life insurance/ threatening to kill someone at the same time.

I would ask Chris for a recommendation for a good place to eat nearby, but I'll probably end up with another black mark against my name... :rolleyes:

[Coopster]

Any late entries ?

Fieldsy,

I can now confirm that I can make this :)

[Fieldsy]

Fieldsy,

I can now confirm that I can make this :)

Note to everyone: you are now competing for 2nd place

[Stu-Pid]

Fieldsy,

I can now confirm that I can make this :)

And in 1st place with 43 points is... :mad:

[Fieldsy]

Who will be attending the post match curry and beerathon? It's worth it just to see Shanky ordering food and selling life insurance/ threatening to kill someone at the same time.

I would ask Chris for a recommendation for a good place to eat nearby, but I'll probably end up with another black mark against my name... :rolleyes:

5 point deduction. Once more and its a ban........

[3puttwizard]

Note to everyone: you are now competing for 2nd place


Oh FFS!:madw:

[Fieldsy]

Oh FFS!:madw:

What now grumpy guts ?

[3puttwizard]

What now grumpy guts ?


43 points....should be enough for 2nd!

[Vince Baby]

Which tees are we playing off?

Also, when are we getting a 3PWesqe description on the course?

[Coopster]

Note to everyone: you are now competing for 2nd place

Thanks for the compliment but I cannot remmeber a time when I have played this course and shot my handicap. It is not that the course is overly difficult, it is just that I have a few bogey holes on it. Maybe Saturday is the day this will change ;)

[3puttwizard]

Which tees are we playing off?

Also, when are we getting a 3PWesqe description on the course?

It won't be easy for Fieldsy to do that Vince as he hardly plays from the short stuff...:frown:

[Vince Baby]

It won't be easy for Fieldsy to do that Vince as he hardly plays from the short stuff...:frown:

Well, a description of where the worst ruff is would be a start:D

[Fieldsy]

Which tees are we playing off?

Also, when are we getting a 3PWesqe description on the course?

We'll be off the yellows. If you want a description, for now, go to the clubs website (http://www.busheyhallgolfclub.co.uk/course/index.htm) and click on Course tour :)

[Fieldsy]

It won't be easy for Fieldsy to do that Vince as he hardly plays from the short stuff...:frown:

Says "Mr Playing From The Next Fairway" :rolleyes:

[3puttwizard]

GPS is all I need.....270 to green from 3 fairways away....:laugh:

[Coopster]

Which tees are we playing off?

Also, when are we getting a 3PWesqe description on the course?

From what I remember this is not much difference between the yellows and the whites.

I will give a course description a go and let Fieldsy amend anyhting I may have got wrong.

1st – Long Par 4 - Best hole on the course IMO and one of the best opening holes in the area. Long par 4 left to right dogleg. If you are Lowho long, you can attempt to go over the tree on the corner.

2nd – Short Par 4 - Normally a queue on this tee as everyone waits for the green to clear then no one hits it. Should be an easy par or good birdie chance if tee shot hit straight. There are 2 pot-like bunkers left and right of the fairway 80 yards from the green that you cannot see from the tee.

3rd – Par 4 with late left to right dogleg. A long drive down the hill aimed at the pylon is needed here. Anything too far right will mean the trees block you line to the green. Shorter hitters will have to decide it they are brave enough to take on the tall trees on the corner or lay up.

4th – Par 4 that plays longer that the card due to it being up hill all the way. Fairway slopes left to right all the way up the hole. Bunker to the right of the green is tough to get out of due to the green being 10 foot above you. 2nd shot will have ball below your feet. Green also has a massive left to right slope on it.

5th – tricked up short Par 5 - Used to be a very good Par 4 but too many drives into the houses on the right means a water feature has been added to discourage people using driver here. Again, if you are Lowho long you will have a chance to carry the trouble but you have to be straight. Anything left or right is dead on this hole. Lay up is 5-8 iron depending on wind and tee position. Sensible way to play this hole is 6 iron, 6 iron, wedge for a good birdie chance. If you are close enough to the water feature the green is in range for the long hitters with a 3 wood but you need to be straight.
N.B. At least one of your 4-ball will hit the power lines and get a free re-load. Not sure if you will find your ball though.

6th – long Par 3 – thin green that is difficult to hit. A par here is a good score.

7th – Uphill Par 4. A good drive will leave less than 150 to the green. Most 2nd shots end up short due to bunker on left 15 yards short making 2nd shot look shorter than it really is.

8th – Big bunker in front of green is in range from the tee. No need to be a hero here. Just lay up short of it and hit a wedge into the green. There is 20 yards between the back of the bunker and start of the green. Birdie chance

9th – Downhill par 3 – Good club selection gives a birdie chance. Green slopes back to front.

10th – Long par 3 to a two-tier green – This tee shot is all carry. If you are going to miss the green miss it long as ball can feed back onto the green. Left is dead and right is normally a lot of trouble. Short will leave you a difficult uphill chip from an uphill lie. When on the green hope your ball is on the right tier. Depending on the speed of the greens, if you are on the top tier, you can putt your ball off the green at the front and have a 30 yard chip back up the hill.

11th – par 4. Blind tee shot. Without being on the tee, I cannot remember the line. There is a tree on the right that you want to be left of.

12th – Short par 4 dogleg right to left. Do not go left here as you are blocked out. Not too much trouble if you are wide right here. Good birdie chance with even with an average drive.

13th – Long, long par 4 dogleg right to left. A long drive need to have a chance to go for the green. Too far left blocks yourself out with a line of trees and right will leave you too far into the green. Line off the tee is just to the right of the bunker that is on corner of the dogleg. Green is surrounded by bunkers so if you miss the green you are likely to be in one of these.

14th – Short par 3. Big flat green. Any ball that hits the green give a birdie chance.

15th – Long par 5. This is a 3 shot par 5. Trouble all the way down on the left and right of this hole. Tough to get your 3rd shot close here due to the first 1/3 of the green being an uphill slope similar to the one on the 2nd green.

16th – Long par 4 right to left dogleg that seems to always be into the wind. A long drive up the right hand side of the fairway is needed here to see the green. Anything left or not long enough will be blocked out by the corner of the dogleg. Green slopes from back to front.

17th – Par 3. Pond is more for effect than any trouble. Plays a club longer due to being uphill.

18th – Par 4 - OOB all the way down the right on this hole. A lay up short of the ditch will leave 8iron-wedge into the green. There is no reward for being the other side of the ditch. If you are going in with a mid-long iron, it needs to be an accurate hit as bunker at the front has a steep face and pond and OOB behind the green come into play.

[Fieldsy]

From what I remember this is not much difference between the yellows and the whites.

I will give a course description a go and let Fieldsy amend anyhting I may have got wrong.

1st – Long Par 4 - Best hole on the course IMO and one of the best opening holes in the area. Long par 4 left to right dogleg. If you are Lowho long, you can attempt to go over the tree on the corner. 190 to the marker at the other side of the valley and 230 to the green from there.

2nd – Short Par 4 - Normally a queue on this tee as everyone waits for the green to clear then no one hits it. Should be an easy par or good birdie chance if tee shot hit straight. There are 2 pot-like bunkers left and right of the fairway 80 yards from the green that you cannot see from the tee.

3rd – Par 4 with late left to right dogleg. A long drive down the hill aimed at the pylon is needed here. Anything too far right will mean the trees block you line to the green. Shorter hitters will have to decide it they are brave enough to take on the tall trees on the corner or lay up. Stream in front of green.

4th – Par 4 that plays longer that the card due to it being up hill all the way. Fairway slopes left to right all the way up the hole. Bunker to the right of the green is tough to get out of due to the green being 10 foot above you. 2nd shot will have ball below your feet. Green also has a massive left to right slope on it. Line for your tee shot is the big oak tree up near the green, anything right of this will roll into the rough on the right hand side and make your approach have to carry the deep greenside bunker.

5th – tricked up short Par 5 - Used to be a very good Par 4 but too many drives into the houses on the right means a water feature has been added to discourage people using driver here. Again, if you are Lowho long you will have a chance to carry the trouble but you have to be straight. Anything left or right is dead on this hole. Lay up is 5-8 iron depending on wind and tee position. Sensible way to play this hole is 6 iron, 6 iron, wedge for a good birdie chance. If you are close enough to the water feature the green is in range for the long hitters with a 3 wood but you need to be straight.
N.B. At least one of your 4-ball will hit the power lines and get a free re-load. Not sure if you will find your ball though. The tee has now moved back to the old tee's, so your first shot needs to be a fade round the trees. I'd love to see someone drive the pond/bunkers but I don't think theres any of you man enough......

6th – long Par 3 – thin green that is difficult to hit. A par here is a good score. Aim straight over the bunker and it might run on if you're long enough.

7th – Uphill Par 4. A good drive will leave less than 150 to the green. Most 2nd shots end up short due to bunker on left 15 yards short making 2nd shot look shorter than it really is.

8th – Big bunker in front of green is in range from the tee. No need to be a hero here. Just lay up short of it and hit a wedge into the green. There is 20 yards between the back of the bunker and start of the green. Birdie chance

9th – Downhill par 3 – Good club selection gives a birdie chance. Green slopes back to front. Stream in front of green.

10th – Long par 3 to a two-tier green – This tee shot is all carry. If you are going to miss the green miss it long as ball can feed back onto the green. Left is dead and right is normally a lot of trouble. Short will leave you a difficult uphill chip from an uphill lie. When on the green hope your ball is on the right tier. Depending on the speed of the greens, if you are on the top tier, you can putt your ball off the green at the front and have a 30 yard chip back up the hill.

11th – par 4. Blind tee shot. Without being on the tee, I cannot remember the line. There is a tree on the right that you want to be left of.

12th – Short par 4 dogleg right to left. Do not go left here as you are blocked out. Not too much trouble if you are wide right here. Good birdie chance with even with an average drive.

13th – Long, long par 4 dogleg right to left that usually plays into the wind. A long drive need to have a chance to go for the green. Too far left blocks yourself out with a line of trees and right will leave you too far into the green. Line off the tee is just to the right of the bunker that is on corner of the dogleg. Green is surrounded by bunkers so if you miss the green you are likely to be in one of these.

14th – Short par 3. Big flat green. Any ball that hits the green give a birdie chance. Big trees on either side off the tee which also goes over an overgrown dell.

15th – Long par 5. This is a 3 shot par 5. Trouble all the way down on the left and right of this hole. Tough to get your 3rd shot close here due to the first 1/3 of the green being an uphill slope similar to the one on the 2nd green.

16th – Long par 4 right to left dogleg that seems to always be into the wind. A long drive up the right hand side of the fairway is needed here to see the green. Anything left or not long enough will be blocked out by the corner of the dogleg. Green slopes from back to front.

17th – Par 3. Pond is more for effect than any trouble. Plays a club longer due to being uphill.

18th – Par 4 - OOB all the way down the right on this hole (but only on the uphill part of the hole over the stream). A lay up short of the ditch will leave 8iron-wedge into the green. There is no reward for being the other side of the ditch. If you are going in with a mid-long iron, it needs to be an accurate hit as bunker at the front has a steep face and pond and OOB behind the green come into play.

Additions/changes made

[Stu-Pid]

Good guide Martin, pretty much spot on, except for:

9th – Downhill par 3 – Good club selection gives a birdie chance. Green slopes back to front.

That's a bit like saying 'Kelly Brook isn't too shabby', i.e. a MASSIVE understatement! I haven't seen many other greens with such a severe slope. You also forgot the lateral water hazard that runs along the green meaning that anything short is wet.

If you can hit the ball straight off the tee then you stand a good chance of scoring well on this course, with only a couple of holes where length off the tee is a real advantage.

[Fieldsy]

Thanks for the compliment but I cannot remmeber a time when I have played this course and shot my handicap. It is not that the course is overly difficult, it is just that I have a few bogey holes on it. Maybe Saturday is the day this will change ;)

Go on.....which are your bogey holes ?

[Coopster]

Go on.....which are your bogey holes ?

The 4th, 13th, 15th and 16th.

Never seem to hit the green in 2 on the 4th and then regularly hit a bad chip and poor first putt. 6 is common score for me.

The 13th I would have to call an unlucky hole for me. Have regularly been in a green side bunker for 2 and walked off with a 6. Last time I played it, I missed the green left, but thought it would be in one of the bunkers. Never saw the ball again so can only guess that it ran though the bunkers and over the 14th tee into the trees.

15th is a frustating hole as with a par 5 you expect a birdie chance or an easyish par. Regularly hit a bad 3rd shot to leave it short or 3 putt that green.

16th is my worst though. Either hit left and the corner blocks me out or hit it right into the rough so makes going for the green impossible. Last time I played it, I could see the green and had a 5 wood in my hand. Pulled that shot and got a lucky bounce off the ferns to stop it going OB. Ball dropped down at the edge of the ferns 120 yards from the green. Then flew the green with my 3rd and found it at the bottom of the slope behind the green. Walked off with a 7! :mad:

Which are you bogey holes?

[3puttwizard]

It's nice to hear you have a mare now and again Coopster.....


It's tough at the top :laugh:

[Stu-Pid]

Which are you bogey holes?

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th...

[3puttwizard]

what are your bogey holes


I'm not in a position to say (unlike Stu - who plays all the courses before the tournaments :rolleyes:)

But I'd guess on 3-18....for me...

[Fieldsy]

The 4th, 13th, 15th and 16th.

Never seem to hit the green in 2 on the 4th and then regularly hit a bad chip and poor first putt. 6 is common score for me.

The 13th I would have to call an unlucky hole for me. Have regularly been in a green side bunker for 2 and walked off with a 6. Last time I played it, I missed the green left, but thought it would be in one of the bunkers. Never saw the ball again so can only guess that it ran though the bunkers and over the 14th tee into the trees.

15th is a frustating hole as with a par 5 you expect a birdie chance or an easyish par. Regularly hit a bad 3rd shot to leave it short or 3 putt that green.

16th is my worst though. Either hit left and the corner blocks me out or hit it right into the rough so makes going for the green impossible. Last time I played it, I could see the green and had a 5 wood in my hand. Pulled that shot and got a lucky bounce off the ferns to stop it going OB. Ball dropped down at the edge of the ferns 120 yards from the green. Then flew the green with my 3rd and found it at the bottom of the slope behind the green. Walked off with a 7! :mad:

Which are you bogey holes?

13 is a fecker. Always into wind and long for the likes of me with my teeny-weeny drives. A 6 will make even me smile here.

5 - the tees have been moved to the old "old tees" on the right now so you need to play a fade round the trees.Invariably I smack it straight into the trees or start it perfectly with no fade. Oh, and its OB LEFT AND RIGHT now :) Get past the pond/bunkers in 2 and its an easy hole....but getting there has been tricky since they moved the tees (having just got the hang of this hole I was more frustrated than most when the tees changed)

16 - Long.....again into the wind. And if its been raining this green will be very slow. Almost parred this for the first time ever last time out. Again, I'll play to be on in 3 and hope for a 2 putt to get me 3 points I'll be happy with.

18 - Struggle for some reason to hit a straight tee shot here. No idea why!


I can screw up all the holes on any given day but these are the ones I struggle most with.

[Fieldsy]

I'm not in a position to say (unlike Stu - who plays all the courses before the tournaments :rolleyes:)

But I'd guess on 3-18....for me...

Is that 3 AND 18 or 3 TO 18 ? ;)

[Fieldsy]

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th...

You mean me ? You're already on a warning Stu.....

[3puttwizard]

Is that 3 AND 18 or 3 TO 18 ? ;)

inclusive:eek:

[Fieldsy]

inclusive:eek:

You're safe with a low hook or a big block on 13 and 15

[Coopster]

5 - the tees have been moved to the old "old tees" on the right now so you need to play a fade round the trees.Invariably I smack it straight into the trees or start it perfectly with no fade. Oh, and its OB LEFT AND RIGHT now :) Get past the pond/bunkers in 2 and its an easy hole....but getting there has been tricky since they moved the tees (having just got the hang of this hole I was more frustrated than most when the tees changed)

Even though left was not OB when I last played it, your ball was pretty much dead if you went into the trees.

So, do you have to hit a 6 iron fade just short of the water hazard on the 5th or is it a long iron needed for a lay-up. It was 160 yards when I last played it.

[Fieldsy]

Even though left was not OB when I last played it, your ball was pretty much dead if you went into the trees.

So, do you have to hit a 6 iron fade just short of the water hazard on the 5th or is it a long iron needed for a lay-up. It was 160 yards when I last played it.

I guess the yellows are now the same distance as the old whites but you need to play a pretty big fade or get lucky ;) You'll be looking at around 180 to be short of the pond......

You used to be able to play out of the cack on the other side of the bushes on the left. The OB posts are a yard inside the hedge line on each side now......

[Stu-Pid]

Even though left was not OB when I last played it, your ball was pretty much dead if you went into the trees.

So, do you have to hit a 6 iron fade just short of the water hazard on the 5th or is it a long iron needed for a lay-up. It was 160 yards when I last played it.

I played it 6 iron, 6 iron, 1/2 wedge from the back tees, so I'm guessing you'd be about the same.

[3puttwizard]

Will Mary Hinge be around to greet us when we get there? :rolleyes:;)

[Fieldsy]

Will Mary Hinge be around to greet us when we get there? :rolleyes:;)

I did think about asking Agnes (our receptionist) to introduce herself as Mary Hinge but I didn't want to scare anybody (you'll understand when you meet her) or have to explain to her what the joke was about.......:rolleyes:

[3puttwizard]

Is she Longshot's age then?

[Fieldsy]

Is she Longshot's age then?

God no, much younger. And funnier. Think Rusty Lee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rustie_Lee) :rolleyes:

[Stu-Pid]

God no, much younger. And funnier.

That's true of most people... :p

[Fieldsy]

That's true of most people... :p

Forgot to add......significantly taller than Stu :rolleyes:

[3puttwizard]

Oh Wyclef Honey, mama needs some lovin :yes:

[Fieldsy]

Oh Wyclef Honey, mama needs some lovin :yes:

LMAO :D:D:D:D

[Stu-Pid]

Forgot to add......significantly taller than Stu :rolleyes:

I'm hoping that I haven't stopped growing yet. When I get to Fiedlsy's age (I'm guessing 45?) maybe I'll be 6ft? :yes:

[Fieldsy]

I'm hoping that I haven't stopped growing yet. When I get to Fiedlsy's age (I'm guessing 45?) maybe I'll be 6ft? :yes:

You think you're gonna make my age? Don't count on it.....

and surely everyone knows I'm younger than 45 ?

[mattyarse]

Blimey, even Coopster has been less than perfect here.........doesn't bode at all well!

[MacBludgeon]

Have sent PM, but if slot is still available I can make tomorrow.....Al

[Stu-Pid]

Have sent PM, but if slot is still available I can make tomorrow.....Al

Fieldsy is currently playing at Batchworth as we speak, so I wouldn't expect him to reply until later tonight.

Last I heard we were still a man shy. Check your PM.

[MisterS3]

Blimey, even Coopster has been less than perfect here.........doesn't bode at all well!

I'd watch that man!! He's likely to go under par for any back 9 anywhere at anytime :D

Coopster - Not Matty (GG's are good - but not that good :laugh:)

[Fieldsy]

I'd watch that man!! He's likely to go under par for any back 9 anywhere at anytime :D

Coopster - Not Matty (GG's are good - but not that good :laugh:)

Haven't confirmed the scores yet but it would seem that the Autumn Masters Champion took the wooden spoon in todays Winter League event :)

[Fieldsy]

MacBludgeon is in (awaiting confirmation from him)......please check Moongolfer page (http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/SocietyIndex.php?CWID=102303) (password ozik) for groups/times etc

[MacBludgeon]

yep, just replied so will see some of you tomorrow

[Jahmoo]

Guy and gals,

Will have to miss tomorrow, not sure my back will hold out for 18 holes, as a drive away will miss out. Very Sorry:(

[mattyarse]

I'd watch that man!! He's likely to go under par for any back 9 anywhere at anytime :D

Coopster - Not Matty (GG's are good - but not that good :laugh:)

:D (Git ;) )

[Fieldsy]

Thanks for everyone turning up for a (hopefully) enjoyable round of golf, and special thanks to the Reverend McDaisley for taking time out of his busy preaching timetable to play some golf with us. I do wish I'd had my camera with me.....

Scores are on Masterscoreboard (http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/SocietyIndex.php?CWID=102303) with updated league positions. (password ozik).

And yes I was last on my home course. Bring the p*sstaking on........

[mattyarse]

Thanks for organising a good day Chris. I really enjoyed it (apart from the first 5 holes or so!) and hope to play the course again sometime.

[MacBludgeon]

yep, second that, many thanks to Fieldsy for a great day, anyone else hosting on their home course should take note of his extreme courtesy. I've never seen anyone so devoted to organising a day that they're prepared to sacrifice their own game to that extent:eek:

Thanks also to my playing partners, Wilco, Chip Unsure and Vince Baby. Three of us were civilised returining respectable low 30's scores, but Vince ruined it by winning the day with 39. Very impressive to watch and good company all round.....Al

ps. must mention Shankboy, 18 points on the front 9 and cruising, came home in 5 points for a 23 total...........class

[Vince Baby]

As said by everyone else, many thanks Chris for organising this. Had a very enjoyable round with Al, Mike and Rob.

Thankfully my putting had improved a bit overnight. But for a ball oob, the score could have been a bit better....

[Stu-Pid]

Yep, cheers for organising the day Fieldsy, and cheers to Dan, Paul and Shanky for the amusing company.

And a big thanks to Ben for the lift (and Pizza) and to Shanky for the comedy shirt and mucho drunken amusement.

[Fieldsy]

yep, second that, many thanks to Fieldsy for a great day, anyone else hosting on their home course should take note of his extreme courtesy. I've never seen anyone so devoted to organising a day that they're prepared to sacrifice their own game to that extent:eek:

And it was all going so well till the second sentence there!

The only positive thing I can take out of the day (other than everyone else enjoying themself and Shankboy's "man of the cloth" outfit) was that I should have been playing in our monthly stableford, and had I done so I would have been ripped to shreds by my normal playing partners.

Anyone fancy a repeat in late March when hopefully Ben will have taught me how to play this game a little better ?

[Shankboy]

Quality day fieldsy, you can be my wingman any time!! :) :)

Thoroughly enjoyed myself awesome front 9 followed by me issuing the last rites to my game on the back 9.

Cheers to benito(for taxi service) get in the hole and stu :) :)

Sorry about the outfit.
Sorry Stu about the shirt it definatly turned those birds away in St Albans :( :(

[AndrewPI]

I will be up for coming along in March.

[MacBludgeon]

And it was all going so well till the second sentence there!


I hope that the tongue in cheek aspect came over properly there. I've organised many golf events at my home course, and elsewhere, and I've always found it hard to perform with all the other stuff on my mind. I genuinely take my hat off to anybody that organises an event, it's a lot more work than some might realise.

If any of you fancy it, and can explain how I need to go about it on here, I'm happy to host a Winter League event at my home course. Link is here et me know what you think.....Al

http://www.armygolfclub.com/index.lasso?pg=05950224454ede4e&-session=ldcms:F08BA5BEBFAB54C9F67A895BBBABF605