Seagrave Training Centre

[Clever Fox]

5 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said:

....I play snooker and when you find that something that you have been doing but was wrong and someone points it out to you it is priceless!!!

Much the same with golf, keep your head down was a big eye opener for me as it was always inclined to start coming up prior to contact with the ball. Get that right and that is a lot of shots taken off a round as you are more likely to be hitting the greens than taking "drops".

Yes and keep the lower half still. create the torque from the hips. But there really is so much to learn that your better just taking it one step at a time.

[Clever Fox]

11 minutes ago, davieG said:

Unfortunately I never had the luxury of that type of chance or advice. I’ve reached a point where I would be embarrassed if there was anyone within site of me playing.

 

Putting is the only part I feel competent at.

I know what you mean, The thing about Golf is even the best have bad days. Look at Tiger with a 10 on a par three. Or the pro (Can't Remember his name ) who missed the Hole from 2 ft 3 times taking a 7 or 8 while at the top of the leaderboard on the Sunday.

 

I love Putting also and it's difficult to get right, but not as difficult as other parts of the game. Which is why I'd advise anyone taking up Golf to start with Putting as it's the easiest to get right.

[sacreblueits442]

1 hour ago, Clever Fox said:

I know what you mean, The thing about Golf is even the best have bad days. Look at Tiger with a 10 on a par three. Or the pro (Can't Remember his name ) who missed the Hole from 2 ft 3 times taking a 7 or 8 while at the top of the leaderboard on the Sunday.

 

I love Putting also and it's difficult to get right, but not as difficult as other parts of the game. Which is why I'd advise anyone taking up Golf to start with Putting as it's the easiest to get right.

...I  had my first lesson a few years ago and the golf pro took me unto the putting green to start the lesson!!!

  He said just step up and see how you do, the hole was about 30 feet away, I walked up stroked the ball then watched it rolling off line, I looked away, the teacher said "did you see what happened " I  looked at him and thought was about to give me a lecture on my technique, but he turned  and said "it went In.....!!

   It all went down hill from then, but boy what a on great feeling though. Bet Tiger never did that first time on the putting green!!!

 

[LC/FC]

All this golf talk has made me realise that Youri has a golfers touch in his feet. I do appreciate the art form of golf even if my own personal level is just smashing the ball on a driving range. But watching the way he strikes the ball so perfectly is kinda like watching Jack Nicklaus manipulate the ball along the green. Every pass or throughball is perfectly angled and weighted with just the right amount of top or back spin. Whether it's a long drive, a clever little chip or a delicate edgy sliderule pass, his technique is sublime.

[Clever Fox]

13 hours ago, sacreblueits442 said:

...I  had my first lesson a few years ago and the golf pro took me unto the putting green to start the lesson!!!

  He said just step up and see how you do, the hole was about 30 feet away, I walked up stroked the ball then watched it rolling off line, I looked away, the teacher said "did you see what happened " I  looked at him and thought was about to give me a lecture on my technique, but he turned  and said "it went In.....!!

   It all went down hill from then, but boy what a on great feeling though. Bet Tiger never did that first time on the putting green!!!

 

That's the thing about Golf, When you least expect it something good happens and when you expect a good shot it all goes wrong. It really is a great game.

 

As for Putting, It's a stroke of the Ball not a hit. The difference is with a hit you stop the swing when you hit the Ball. With a Stroke you follow thru keeping the Putter on line.

The best Putting tip I got from Phil Michelson's former coach is swing smooth and let the Putter Head follow the Ball towards the hole.

 

Keep up the practice you'll get there.

[Spudulike]

Interesting article in the Telegraph from January that was behind a pay wall. It's free to read now until 8pm on Wed. 

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/01/27/leicester-turned-premier-leagues-big-six-big-seven/

[Steven]

7 minutes ago, Spudulike said:

Interesting article in the Telegraph from January that was behind a pay wall. It's free to read now until 8pm on Wed. 

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/01/27/leicester-turned-premier-leagues-big-six-big-seven/

No mention of newts though.

[Gerard]

On 16/03/2021 at 21:31, Clever Fox said:

 

I didn't take up golf until I was 50. despite always been invited to Corporate events but refusing most or just went for the meal and free Bar. Anyway this Rep said I want you there at the next event and said he would organize Clubs etc. Not to let him down I went along and played. like your story I shot 154 on a Championship Course. In the Bar afterwards he said how did you get on, I said I shot 154 and I'll never forget his reaction. He said , Let's say you have plenty of room for improvement. That was my first game and I'm still playing now. I did manage to get down to single figures which I have to say is an unbelievable pleasure. To take a shot knowing your not going to F.U.

 

It really is a wonderful game and so simple ( just get the Ball in the Hole ) and yet so difficult. It takes a while to get decent at. But no matter how bad you play you'll always hit a few good shots that bring you back another day. My one big regret is that I didn't take it up when I was younger. I'd urge any young lads who are thinking about it t go ahead, you won't regret it.

 

Single figures on an 18 hole golf course is impressive and even the dear leader wouldn't be so bold to claim that.

 

[Clever Fox]

Sadly I've never managed a hole in one despite some near misses. 

 

 I did play with an ex pro who told me he had shot eight hole in ones.

He said in the old days after Training when the lads would be heading for the Pub, He would head for the Golf Course.

He was a very good player.

[dynamark]

Graham Cross?

Ive had one hole in one in 40 years golf  and its not that exciting all  over in a few seconds but nice to  have done the trick.

Proper golf is very enjoyable though and takes a bit of effort

[sacreblueits442]

5 hours ago, dynamark said:

Graham Cross?

Ive had one hole in one in 40 years golf  and its not that exciting all  over in a few seconds but nice to  have done the trick.

Proper golf is very enjoyable though and takes a bit of effort

...there is a lot of women out there who would agree with you....!!!!

[Ric Flair]

There aren't many better sports to play than golf for the average gadgie. Everything about the game and the ability to play almost any course in the world if you want is what makes it so unique. Can't explain the feeling you get at certain times when you set foot on a golf course in certain conditions, it's wonderful.

[Bozman]

1 hour ago, Ric Flair said:

There aren't many better sports to play than golf for the average gadgie. Everything about the game and the ability to play almost any course in the world if you want is what makes it so unique. Can't explain the feeling you get at certain times when you set foot on a golf course in certain conditions, it's wonderful.

I can't wait till next week .  Range stint on the way, Buxton High Peak on Thursday..

[urban.spaceman]

For the weirdos who love golf:

 

 

[SemperEadem]

Bet there a good few players hoping Top comes over soon and gets his debut round done on it so they can get the green light for a go.

[mozartfox]

41 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

Bet there a good few players hoping Top comes over soon and gets his debut round done on it so they can get the green light for a go.

He was at the game last night.

[TrentFox]

On 24/03/2021 at 17:18, dynamark said:

Graham Cross?

Ive had one hole in one in 40 years golf  and its not that exciting all  over in a few seconds but nice to  have done the trick.

Proper golf is very enjoyable though and takes a bit of effort

Off topic, but my solitary hole-in-one in thirty years of playing didn’t even count!! I’d schlaffed my shot at the par 3 and played a provisional ........ which went in. To rub salt in, first ball was then located! 😞

[SemperEadem]

15 minutes ago, mozartfox said:

He was at the game last night.

Was he? 

The club would have made a song and dance of this surely

[st albans fox]

Just now, SemperEadem said:

Was he? 

The club would have made a song and dance of this surely

They may have decided that with ignorant social media publicity re quarantine and isolation periods, it’s best kept low key 

 

assuming he was there of course !

 

Whatever happens, I’m  sure he needs to be here by the 9th May to make the cup final !!

[brucey]

11 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

Was he? 

The club would have made a song and dance of this surely

It was mentioned in the Times post match report. Not seen it anywhere else

[MGLCFC]

Can see Gareth Bale wanting a loan move here next year.

[goose2010]

36 minutes ago, mozartfox said:

He was at the game last night.

pretty sure it was confirmed he wasnt there. A few reports to say he was but it wasnt him. 

 

But sure he will be over sooner rather than later especially with lock down easing and the money they have invested again into King Power Racing. 

Edited 23 April 2021 by goose2010

[HighPeakFox]

15 minutes ago, MGLCFC said:

Can see Gareth Bale wanting a loan move here next year.

Sorry? 

[MGLCFC]

3 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said:

Sorry? 

With the Golf Course now being open at Seagrave.

Edited 23 April 2021 by MGLCFC

[WarehamFox]

1 minute ago, MGLCFC said:

With the Golf Course now being open

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