The Official Golf Thread

[Orior]

I played yesterday at the Hilton, Templepatrick. I feel Gaaboards jimstynes' pain

[JimStynes]

I played yesterday at the Hilton, Templepatrick. I feel Gaaboards jimstynes' pain

You see it comes to us all! Playing this weekend at some stage, hopefully no clubs will be fucked into the park!

[Gabriel_Hurl]

A few pics from where I played on Saturday - nice course, greens were terrible though





This was the 10th hole - 410yards of the tee - about 210 to the end of the fairway before a big drop down into the valley

From the fairway looking to green - the dot is the 200 yard marker



From the green looking back to the fairway




Probably got 3 rounds left this year before winter comes 

[Count 10]

Is that Ardee?

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Slightly farther afield - Eagle Ridge GC just outside of Toronto 

[Puckoon]

Looks good Gab - what was wrong with the greens? looks like a bit of browning but smooth enough on the pictures.

We punched a month ago and they are back rolling unbelievable at the minute. I hope we will get in to at least December before the snow comes, but we are over due a big winter. Nothing like paying monthly dues with snow on the ground.

How are you hitting them?

[Orior]

I understand that Rory McIlroy was in Dublin at the weekend. Was he at the hurling I wonder?

[Puckoon]

Same weekend his ex BFF was getting married in the caribbean. G-Mac and Rory and the Horizon split is going to rumble on for a while yet..

[Gabriel_Hurl]

I understand that Rory McIlroy was in Dublin at the weekend. Was he at the hurling I wonder?

He was in England doing a Nike photoshoot with Rooney

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2437160/Manchester-Uniteds-Wayne-Rooney-takes-solace-company-Rory-McIlroy.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

[Count 10]

Slightly farther afield - Eagle Ridge GC just outside of Toronto 

Looks great

[Gabriel_Hurl]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/24953883

Royal Portrush is a contender to host the US PGA Championship if the PGA of America goes ahead with plans to stage the event outside the United States.

The earliest possible date for a move is 2020, and PGA of America president Ted Bishop suggested the Northern Ireland course as a venue.

"Royal Portrush would be a great first international major," said Bishop.

"I think given the powerful effect that Irish golfers have on the game today, that might be a good place to start."

The PGA of America confirmed last month that a committee is studying the impact of holding the event around the world.

Asia was thought to be the most likely venue in 2020 until Bishop's comments on the Golf Channel's 'Morning Drive' programme

[JimStynes]

Anybody playing much at the minute? Haven't played in about 5 weeks, clean freezing and course covered in leaves ffs. Cant wait for the summer time already.

[Puckoon]

Still hoping to get a few more weeks in before the snow. Down to long sleeves and maybe a jacket for the first few hours, but still got a sunburn last weekend.

82 rounds this year and counting.

Had a couple great days for it when I was home in October, although i missed Concra wood through sickness. Lough Erne was a great track, beautiful day. 25 quid for a hat is a bit steep but! You are getting shafted on equipment prices there, but the Green Fees are well priced.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

82 rounds???

I've about 16 under my belt and thought I was doing well 

[Puckoon]

I decided if I was going to pay for it, I was going to use it! Usually 18 every Saturday and Sunday and a couple of those have turned into 36s with the need for an "Emergency 9" after the day.

Tentatively going to be in Toronto in either May or September to play - if you're up for it.