Hi, guys.

Further to 5 enquiries re: past golfing threads plus 3 requests for me to start a new one, just thought I would get the ball rolling pre-Xmas as the long winter nights draw in. So, now let us talk amongst ourselves about ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING CONCERNING the wonderful pastime of: GOLF.

Herewith I start this in good nature to encourage "friendly banter" devoid of hostility amongst fellow golfers: whether they be Pro's, Category One players, average club players, high handicappers or even weekend hackers! Let's all have a friendly chat here...

Eric , not sure when bob c is going to start a new thread . I hope its on the investers thread . Cynic , you are lucky to get a game in this weather .

fliper/Eric,

News about this year will follow hopefully at some point next week.

Ian

just the one sharp 5 min shower .... other than that, totally dry and even sunny towards the end ...... Sunday was also dry

Ian: Many thanks for seeking to sort this out.

Eric

Midway through the Badminton Season so my clubs are hybernating atm. Hardly played golf at all < 7 weeks. BTW Shark is coming out of retirement tomorrow (part time job). Well, times are hard these days and, having weighed in at a disgraceful 14.7 stone on 1st. of Jan., was in serious danger of degenerating into a fat, old slob devoid of self respect! :o(

Get fit for the start of the season ! but will hit the driving range in march .

It takes the old stager(s) to give an example with correct weight for age. Finding that once a week golf is fine - playing as well as at any time last year. Mind. these little green mats help - and save the course.

weight for height is more accurate ...... 5'10" should be 12 stone from memory ..... only time i came across "little green matts" was playing on a dinky semi-shale course in Hatta (mountains in Dubai) where they were to protect your club!

Was in Kuwait for 3 years and played off "little green mats" which you carried around the course with you, it wasn't to bad. Was a member at the Kuwait Oil Company Golf Club, you could thrash around all day and not lose your ball, (no grass). After playing in the desert for 3years I find I am brilliant out of "Bunkers"

Anyone play over the weekend? Many courses are closed over here atm - not played for ages myself. :o(

of course! ..... proper tees; proper greens

Lucky you, sir!

glorious golfing weather yesterday too ...... several lessons and lots of practice in store, time permitting, over the next 2/3 months, so that with luck (forlorn hope!) my game will show marked improvement over the balance of the year ...... certainly last year's concentration on shots around the green has certainly paid off, though it took a long time to start paying divis.

Oooh, you sound almost as serious and as determined as Young Eric, Cynic! What's your handicap target by Season end, may one enquire?

i have always wanted to get down to single figures (currently 13) ...... i reckon i have the shots but reckon i tend to lose confidence in my swing and/or concentration (arsehole!) ..... to reduce to 12 or even 11 (despite the advanced years!) really should be a realistic target for 2007 ..... however, i want to be able to play consistently to or around any new h'cap, not just get there by a single fluke round.

putting can always be improved ..... my m8 (sharp 6), consistently holes from 10' and less .... again, a lot of this is self-belief built by practice (and proper technique) ..... practice!

With snow focast for next week , it could be time to dig out a few red balls .

Yup, snowing outside my window right now, as I write, Fliper! So my continued absence from the fairways continues, at least for a little while longer. :o(

Eric, got your message (we are in agreement, sir).

Roll on summer , If i had the money i would live in aus for 5 months .

Just like my bro. - cannot blame anyone for considering such a proposition! :o)

Please read my post on Bob Colby's new column. I thought it right to query the format but I suspect that it should be left at that rather than applying further pressure.

Eric