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...

A splendid start to the new year, fliper! We have a cross-country texas scramble to mark the occasion ending up with an 870 yard par 8! My partners didn't turn up so I played with three attractive lady members! Quite a respectable nett 28.4 (9 holes). Not amongst the prizes but the highlights were the kisses on the final green! Life in the old dog yet.

Lucky you eric , sounds like a good comp .

...a Category 5 comp.?

Sounds like the ladies were cat 1 !

Unfortunately, with a group behind, we couldn't dally enroute. Also two of the girls partners waiting at the final green who were mortified that we had beaten their score. Not the scoring I had in mind, though!

You sound just like a dirty ol' man, Eric!

Markus ,what did you say in post 58 !

"...HAPPY NEW YEAR to EVERYONE + HEALTH, HARMONY, HAPPINESS and PROSPERITY to ALL POSTERS!"

(Eric knows that Sharks jest a lot in the month of January!)

ONLY JANUARY !

Could just be younger than markus though worn from lifestyle + golf frustration.

but a great day for golf today! ....... mild, only moderatley damp underfoot, and a toughish wind ..... God bless mobile phones when playing midweek!

S'OK for some, Cynic - very wet 'n windy over here atm!

Cynic, Mobile phones are banned bigtime where I play pending severe reprimands for purportraitors! Thought this was fast becoming the norm these days especially in the clubhouse?

speaking on them is one thing, and i agree about 97% of the time ..... However, messages are silent .... as is my ring tone!

But still an unwelcomed distraction for some players, Cynic. On course: for emergencies only, IMHO.

only have with me when playing typical (un)friendly - e.g. midweek ..... and as phone does not ring, no distraction for others.

Its ok when you have a text telling you, your shares have just hit a new high .

unless you scream "Yippee!! just as opponent is taking 5' putt for the match!

On the putting , it gets easier after your 3rd putt !

Not a golfer myself - but spotted this on another site - and purely by chance spotted this thread. I believe the offer to be genuine - although I have not tried it out myself

18 holes of Golf at a choice of 30 top clubs only 3.95 or less delivered

Go to www.buyagift.co.uk and search golf, buy the "round of golf for one" for 7.50 and use discount code 953195 to get 5 off which makes it 3.95 with shipping.

This seems to be a pretty good deal to me. Go through quidco to get another 0.47 off, making it an amazing 3.47 for an 18 hole round of golf. Only conditions are after 1pm on weekdays.


And you can play at some great courses around the uk, voucher is valid for 10 months from date of purchase.


Hope some of you can enjoy this.

Baza