[Other Sport] First round of golf for 8 months tomorrow

[Poyningsgull]

Following the usual winter break, I am now escaping from lockdown in perfect weather at Rookwood golf course. I can't wait, and neither can the wife (to get rid of me).
A bit of normality returns. Anyone else got out on the course yet.?

 

[Lower West Stander]

Yep - played 9 holes on Saturday at Goodwood.

Was great for three holes then went pear shaped. Keeping my rhythm after 3 months out was challenging!

Lovely weather though.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Had a round of footgolf at Brighton Footgolf on the old Benfield par 3 on Saturday with my son. Disinfectant on the football and a grabber for drinks from the fridge and off you go. Was absolute bliss and, like the OP, I think Mrs GB agreed

 

[Poyningsgull]

Yep - played 9 holes on Saturday at Goodwood.

Was great for three holes then went pear shaped. Keeping my rhythm after 3 months out was challenging!

Lovely weather though.

Rhythm.?.....what's that.? Not expecting anything other than a disaster but it will be great o be out.

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Driving range only to date. Playing 18 holes on Sunday. Golf is where my footy money is going.

 

[n1 gull]

Yep, played Singing Hills a couple of times already. I'm pleased to say the course is in good nick. The 2 ball system seems to be working well. Everyone seemed in a very good mood! It's just a shame you can't have a beer afterwards on the terrace. I hope you have a good round, enjoy yourself

 

[dazzer6666]

Local course is still members only, and as a fair weather golfer I haven't joined the last 2-3 years so not played yet. Judging by our email group there is a colossal scramble for tee times every day - currently 10 min gaps, 2 balls only and limited to 9 holes pr day (I think this is EGA guidance so probably the same at most clubs). I do have an on-course lesson outstanding (since about October when it started raining) so will be taking that up in the next couple of weeks though.

 

[Billy Seagull]

Played four times at Royal Eastbourne, lovely to be back playing golf and having something else to do. Members only, ten minute tee slots, two ball only. Our tees have been booked pretty much all day. We had two tee starts until Sunday but can play 18 now. Course is rock hard with firm greens which is a bit different to when we last played.

Biggest problem is that the public have got used to walking all over the course instead of sticking to the footpaths but I’m sure they will soon learn that golf is going in again, if they can’t read the signs.

 

[jamie (not that one)]

Following the usual winter break, I am now escaping from lockdown in perfect weather at Rookwood golf course. I can't wait, and neither can the wife (to get rid of me).
A bit of normality returns. Anyone else got out on the course yet.?

West Hove is playable all year round so no need for a winter break (unless you don't fancy it!).

 

[Let's Have A Winner!]

I've played Pyecombe three times so far with another booked for Thursday evening and hopefully again at the weekend. Course is in pretty good nick all things considered and I have played to or below handicap in 2 out of 3. That's a bonus though, it's just great to be out enjoying the sunshine and views! Getting round in 3 hours or under is also very welcome, with everyone playing in 2 balls at roughly the same pace. Just a shame about the massive blisters and aching back! Enjoy your round

 

[Bry Nylon]

Biggest problem is that the public have got used to walking all over the course instead of sticking to the footpaths but I’m sure they will soon learn that golf is going in again, if they can’t read the signs.

To be fair, if I was playing walkers would be safer on the fairway than on the footpaths.

 

[Screaming J]

Playing my local course in Kirkby (Liverpool) tomorrow. First round in nearly 4 months. I'm telling myself not to worry about the scores and just enjoy being back out again.

Whether I can do this or not I'll let you know. Just got my clubs out of the cupboard under the stairs. Nice to feel them in my hands again.

 

[arewethereyet?]

I shall be getting my balls out the bag tomorrow, booked for Hill Barn, Worthing.

 

[Poyningsgull]

West Hove is playable all year round so no need for a winter break (unless you don't fancy it!).

Don't do cold golf. Bit of a snowflake like that.

 

[Diablo]

I've played Pyecombe three times so far with another booked for Thursday evening and hopefully again at the weekend. Course is in pretty good nick all things considered and I have played to or below handicap in 2 out of 3. That's a bonus though, it's just great to be out enjoying the sunshine and views! Getting round in 3 hours or under is also very welcome, with everyone playing in 2 balls at roughly the same pace. Just a shame about the massive blisters and aching back! Enjoy your round

You`ve played three rounds in less than a week. Grrr No wonder Tee times disappear as soon as they come up !!

I played this afternoon. only 15. Superb but hard work after three months off.

 

[Mayonaise]

I haven't played yet but can't wait to get out there...

 

[Tom Bombadil]

Not a big fan of golf, but i was thinking the other day it's the ideal sport as we emerge from lockdown with social distancing easy to maintain.

 

[Let's Have A Winner!]

You`ve played three rounds in less than a week. Grrr No wonder Tee times disappear as soon as they come up !!

I played this afternoon. only 15. Superb but hard work after three months off.

Oops, sorry about that! All off peak in the afternoon or in the evening after work though, they are not getting snapped up quite so quickly there...

 

[LamieRobertson]

To be fair, if I was playing walkers would be safer on the fairway than on the footpaths.

....I’d include greens with that ...i go for the zig zag approach on my way to the hole

 

[Dorset Seagull]

Managed to get out on Sunday and will be doing the same this Friday or weekend. 10 mins tee times which they are looking to reduce to 8 mins as with 2 balls things are running quite smoothly. Essential workers get preferential slots and the rest of us are limited to a self policed maximum of 3 rounds a week so everyone has a chance to get on.

Course is in superb condition and the organisation has been very well thought out with arrival no earlier than 20 mins before you tee off and you cant get on the putting green until the previous 2 ball have left for the tee