Yesterday was a bit breezy. It was blowing about 25mph which is a bit stiff, but that wasn't totally what caused me to shoot 105!!!! 59 shots on the back 9 started on the 10th after a gorgeous drive which left me a flip with a sand iron to go. I managed to shack it into the massive gorse bushes and then duff my next shot to chip my fifth shot through the green and detatch my head from my body. There was also a 10 or 11 on my card on the 16th. Sooo many lost balls. I still love golf, although it has tested my resolve and our relationship a bit.
Speaking of detatched, today I figured out why I was so poor yesterday. I had reverted to my armsy and tense-handed swing and forgotten everything Paul Thomas had taught me. I was feeling pretty good about my game leading in to yesterdays round at Pyle and Kenfig and am still a bit flummoxed by how I ended up playing so poorly.
Anyway, onwards and upwards.
The entries for the League to Dubai close in 3 hours. Looking forward to trying to get back to Dubai and Abu Dhabi this December. Have you got your entry in? I'd really like there to be more Welsh entries so that I don't have to travel into England too far!
Sunday 27 April 2014
Saturday 19 April 2014
Bacchus Marsh Golf Club
Last week I had a whirlwind trip back home and thought I would take the opportunity to test out my little brother's work at Bacchus Marsh golf club as he is the course superintendent there. Bacchus Marsh is one of the drier places in Victoria but you wouldn't be able to tell by looking at the course! It looked really lush and had some pretty spectacular views of the surrounding area including the Lerdederg State Park.
Terry, Josh and I teed up on the first hole and chopped and hacked our way around the course in true Landells style. It was awesome to be playing in and around Gum trees again with a few Gallahs, Cockies and Rosellas squawking away.
There were some surprising elevation changes overall and on the beautifully kept greens. It took me a while to get used to playing on Couch Grass (Bermuda) again and playing with borrowed clubs is never easy but I did manage to get a couple of birdies on my way to shooting 85 around the par 72 course.
Josh was showing me the changes he has made and the future changes he has planned and I will definitely be back to sample it again in the future! I really enjoyed the round and if you find yourself in the area, have a hit! You'll love it and be tested in all aspects of your game too.
Here are a few photos from our round, but to get a proper feel, go and check it out. It's only 45 minutes from Melbourne out the Western Freeway.
Terry, Josh and I teed up on the first hole and chopped and hacked our way around the course in true Landells style. It was awesome to be playing in and around Gum trees again with a few Gallahs, Cockies and Rosellas squawking away.
There were some surprising elevation changes overall and on the beautifully kept greens. It took me a while to get used to playing on Couch Grass (Bermuda) again and playing with borrowed clubs is never easy but I did manage to get a couple of birdies on my way to shooting 85 around the par 72 course.
Josh was showing me the changes he has made and the future changes he has planned and I will definitely be back to sample it again in the future! I really enjoyed the round and if you find yourself in the area, have a hit! You'll love it and be tested in all aspects of your game too.
Here are a few photos from our round, but to get a proper feel, go and check it out. It's only 45 minutes from Melbourne out the Western Freeway.
Friday 4 April 2014
New Putter.
I was searching for a trolley with a seat attachment to help out with taking Adam around the golf course the other day and found one from Clikgear which I might grab at a later date. But I stupidly picked up a few putters and started having a play around with them.
I have had my Odyssey Whitehot Rossie for years and felt pretty good with it although always seemed to miss at least my fair share of edge burners. The Rossie mallet is face balanced so that the face is parallel to the ground when balanced by the shaft on your finger. I learned not long ago that this is a design feature aimed at those who putt straight back and straight through. I have a definite arc.
I picked up an Odyssey whiteIce no9 (small mallet) with the face hanging to what has been described as suitable for a medium to strong arc and tried a few putts. I was astounded at how I didn't need to consider the face at all. I was able to just swing the putter without the need to aim the face. It felt amazing ...... and I left it in the shop.
I had a quick 9 holes before work the other day and found that this new test of a putter had ruined my ability to putt with Rossie! Grrr.
I went back to the shop today with the intention of buying the WhiteIce no9 and as I was walking in I asked the bloke if they do putter fitting to which they said "Yep" while looking at me as though I had asked the stupidest question in the world.
A quick static fit with an adjustable gizmo and I discovered that 33" length and a slightly upright lie were the fit for me and a selection of milled and insert putters were given to me to test.
I ended up with a 33" classic shape putter from Cleveland golf with a milled face and the correct face balance. I love the way it feels and can't wait to get used to it on the treacherous greens of Pyle and Kenfig.
I have had my Odyssey Whitehot Rossie for years and felt pretty good with it although always seemed to miss at least my fair share of edge burners. The Rossie mallet is face balanced so that the face is parallel to the ground when balanced by the shaft on your finger. I learned not long ago that this is a design feature aimed at those who putt straight back and straight through. I have a definite arc.
I picked up an Odyssey whiteIce no9 (small mallet) with the face hanging to what has been described as suitable for a medium to strong arc and tried a few putts. I was astounded at how I didn't need to consider the face at all. I was able to just swing the putter without the need to aim the face. It felt amazing ...... and I left it in the shop.
I had a quick 9 holes before work the other day and found that this new test of a putter had ruined my ability to putt with Rossie! Grrr.
I went back to the shop today with the intention of buying the WhiteIce no9 and as I was walking in I asked the bloke if they do putter fitting to which they said "Yep" while looking at me as though I had asked the stupidest question in the world.
A quick static fit with an adjustable gizmo and I discovered that 33" length and a slightly upright lie were the fit for me and a selection of milled and insert putters were given to me to test.
I ended up with a 33" classic shape putter from Cleveland golf with a milled face and the correct face balance. I love the way it feels and can't wait to get used to it on the treacherous greens of Pyle and Kenfig.
Thursday 3 April 2014
Goodbye Coed-y-Mwstwr! Hello Pyle and Kenfig!
When I first moved to the UK I was just getting excited about golf and was stunned by the quality of the golf courses in and around the Bridgend area. I spent quite a bit of time on those courses with Uncle Tony and thought that one day I would love to join at P&K where he is a member and where I spent many a pound on green fees.
The two nines are very different with the back nine being a very tough links loop set through the dunes of the Kenfig Nature reserve and the front nine playing exposed playing across the prevailing ‘breeze’. Well as of last week I’m taking up a trial membership at that great golf course!
I’ve loved my time at Coed-y-Mwstwr and am still a member there until July and if I could afford to be a member at both, I would. I will miss the boys and the banter along with the friendly atmosphere in the clubhouse and the fantastic bar staff. I will also miss the excitement of the Coed’s Ryder Cup, although I don’t think I was going to make the team this year anyway.
I have already been using the practice facilities at P&K and am enjoying being able to practice from the grass rather than a mat and the pitching area will be a great help as that part of my game is really letting me down at the moment.
My first competition was last Saturday and I only just shot under 100 (99). I lost heaps of golf balls and was pretty frustrated overall. I tried not to expect to shoot under 80, but my expectations are still pretty high. I hope I can get a few rounds in before the first game in the League to Dubai so that I can make the most of the home advantage that I should have around this tough course and use my new skill set (yet to be developed!) to play well on my away games.
This Saturday is a Stableford comp and I’m hoping that a few hours kip after a night shift will be enough to let me swing the club and concentrate for 18 holes. Looking forward to getting to know the members at P&K and possibly playing for the Wayfarers against the Coed.
Thanks again to all the members and Staff at Coed-y-Mwstwr golf club for making my first experience of a golf club a memorable, fantastic experience.
The two nines are very different with the back nine being a very tough links loop set through the dunes of the Kenfig Nature reserve and the front nine playing exposed playing across the prevailing ‘breeze’. Well as of last week I’m taking up a trial membership at that great golf course!
I’ve loved my time at Coed-y-Mwstwr and am still a member there until July and if I could afford to be a member at both, I would. I will miss the boys and the banter along with the friendly atmosphere in the clubhouse and the fantastic bar staff. I will also miss the excitement of the Coed’s Ryder Cup, although I don’t think I was going to make the team this year anyway.
I have already been using the practice facilities at P&K and am enjoying being able to practice from the grass rather than a mat and the pitching area will be a great help as that part of my game is really letting me down at the moment.
My first competition was last Saturday and I only just shot under 100 (99). I lost heaps of golf balls and was pretty frustrated overall. I tried not to expect to shoot under 80, but my expectations are still pretty high. I hope I can get a few rounds in before the first game in the League to Dubai so that I can make the most of the home advantage that I should have around this tough course and use my new skill set (yet to be developed!) to play well on my away games.
This Saturday is a Stableford comp and I’m hoping that a few hours kip after a night shift will be enough to let me swing the club and concentrate for 18 holes. Looking forward to getting to know the members at P&K and possibly playing for the Wayfarers against the Coed.
Thanks again to all the members and Staff at Coed-y-Mwstwr golf club for making my first experience of a golf club a memorable, fantastic experience.
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