Bumped into Jayden Stockley as he came off the 18th at my club, Manor of Groves this afternoon. I had a drink and a chat with Jayden and his brother and asked if he lived local to the golfclub in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. It turns out that he lives in Woolwich and his brother near Kew Bridge so they looked at a map to find a course that was located somewhere between the two of them. He said how much he is enjoying it at Charlton at the moment, and how positive the new manager is, but he is very thankful for Bows for bringing him to the club. Looking forward to the last few games and is certain we can take the positivity into the playoffs.
Great photo, by the way did they look at Dale Stephen's map of England?
Bumped into Jayden Stockley as he came off the 18th at my club, Manor of Groves this afternoon. I had a drink and a chat with Jayden and his brother and asked if he lived local to the golfclub in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. It turns out that he lives in Woolwich and his brother near Kew Bridge so they looked at a map to find a course that was located somewhere between the two of them. He said how much he is enjoying it at Charlton at the moment, and how positive the new manager is, but he is very thankful for Bows for bringing him to the club. Looking forward to the last few games and is certain we can take the positivity into the playoffs.
Great photo, by the way did they look at Dale Stephen's map of England?
Quite.
Not a lot of golf courses between the 2 but certainly Richmond Park, Wimbledon or even Dulwich would have been nearer.
Played Manor of Groves about 20 years ago......cant remember much apart from a lovely short par 3.
I’m playing Manor of Groves as a golf weekend in early September 😀
It's a testing course and you need to plot your way around, particularly the front 9. The back 9 is more open and you can be a bit more aggressive. The 18th is over 600 yards and can be tough after a long round. The course is in good condition atm but we could do with some rain in the next couple of weeks. Enjoy your weekend.
Played West Malling earlier. Hurricane course. Shortened course as they're doing some work. Not a bad one. Very forgiving and definitely one that gives you your confidence back.
Was at Redlibbets today. Wasn't near shooting my handicap. @Taxi_Lad do you know why they switched the 9s? I don't think the finish is as good now.
I agree. The cons far outweigh the pros. The new back 9 is an easier walk but that’s about it. A major faux pas in my view as people walk off the 18th now straight into the car park and go home instead of passing the bar and being inclined to pop in for a beer/eats.
I was also there this morning. Teed off just before 8am. Scored well despite some iffy ball striking. Course is still a bit of a mess IMO. Dry as a bone, greens struggling to recover from the spiking. Local rules currently allow preferred lies on the fairway due to the number of bare patches.
Played West Malling earlier. Hurricane course. Shortened course as they're doing some work. Not a bad one. Very forgiving and definitely one that gives you your confidence back.
Was a member there for years before moving up t'north.
I prefer the Spitfire course - trickier and more visually appealing than the Hurricane.
I’ve been quite a lot like Seve lately, getting in to a lot of sticky situations. However not quite so good at getting out of them!! 🤣. What a genius he was. Not many characters like him in the game anymore.
Playing Hever Castle this Friday. First time. Have heard it's a fantastic course.
Any insights?
Nice course. Scenic. Some long uphill holes that can be a bit of a drag. Last time I played it the greens were bone hard but that was three or four years ago so may be better.
Playing Hever Castle this Friday. First time. Have heard it's a fantastic course.
Any insights?
Nice course. Scenic. Some long uphill holes that can be a bit of a drag. Last time I played it the greens were bone hard but that was three or four years ago so may be better.
Playing Hever Castle this Friday. First time. Have heard it's a fantastic course.
Any insights?
Nice course. Scenic. Some long uphill holes that can be a bit of a drag. Last time I played it the greens were bone hard but that was three or four years ago so may be better.
Opposite for me. I played in early November & it was wet. Nice course but then I wasnt paying as it was a Corporate day.
Playing Hever Castle this Friday. First time. Have heard it's a fantastic course.
Any insights?
Great course if your play the Championship (Kings & Queens) when you get to the 17th you've still got over 1000 yds to go a Buggy is a good idea, the Princes is a tricky 9 with a fair bit of water ! Have fun its a nice course
Had my first outing of this post lockdown at Littlestone Championship course yesterday wonderful day weather wise pleased'ish with my 93, struggling with my putting lately and to play on the carpet greens there helped a bit but both the par 5's on the front 9 3 putted for par's
Playing Hever Castle this Friday. First time. Have heard it's a fantastic course.
Any insights?
Great course if your play the Championship (Kings & Queens) when you get to the 17th you've still got over 1000 yds to go a Buggy is a good idea, the Princes is a tricky 9 with a fair bit of water ! Have fun its a nice course
Could only get a double up on the Princes course so will be booking the Championship one in due course.
Water you say? Joy. My ball turns in to one of these whenever water is about.....
Just wondered if anyone watched the final round of the Wells Fargo last night & if so what would you have done in Rory's position...? Gone for the hack out to the right ? Or up to the left towards the spectators..? Or take a drop like he eventually did ? And if so would you have been happy playing that shot with the ball that far below your feet ?
Just wondered if anyone watched the final round of the Wells Fargo last night & if so what would you have done in Rory's position...? Gone for the hack out to the right ? Or up to the left towards the spectators..? Or take a drop like he eventually did ? And if so would you have been happy playing that shot with the ball that far below your feet ?
I said to the missus (she wasn't listening), that the natural shot would have been to play to where the spectators were but was hampered by the whacking great hospitality suites (or stand) and the spectators themselves.
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Hows your golf been since the return?
Not a lot of golf courses between the 2 but certainly Richmond Park, Wimbledon or even Dulwich would have been nearer.
Played Manor of Groves about 20 years ago......cant remember much apart from a lovely short par 3.
I prefer the Spitfire course - trickier and more visually appealing than the Hurricane.
RIP Seve
Any insights?
Water you say? Joy. My ball turns in to one of these whenever water is about.....