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  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 5,032
    I'm finished for the year, I played Portmarnock last month to pre-keep my Open rota complete. They reckon they'll get it in 2032.  

    It most reminds of Carnoustie, a bit prettier and hillier and without the late drama. It's certainly good enough to host. It has extra tricky, fast greens for a links as well. 
  • CharltonManor1966
    CharltonManor1966 Posts: 196
    When I was a kid we used to ride our bikes round the edge of a golf course when on holiday.
    There was an uphill par 3 where those playing could only see the top of the flag.
    Occasionally when a shot went somewhere near the hole, we would run out onto the green and put the ball in the hole, then ride off into the trees and wait for the yells of delight.
    We did not know then the consequences of what we had done.
    I would like to formally apologise to anyone on here who may have celebrated a hole in one at Worthing Golf Club circa 1969/70. You may now cut your club tie in half!
  • Addickted2TheReds
    Addickted2TheReds Posts: 7,785
    Played the “2nd” course, Dye Valley, at TPC Sawgrass yesterday. 22 points 😂. It was unbelievable though, it looked like a video game. 

    Currently sat having breakfast in the clubhouse and then going out to play the TV course. Legs like jelly but just going to enjoy the experience.

     
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,254
    Enjoy @Addickted2TheReds proper jealous. Let us know how it goes
  • Addickted2TheReds
    Addickted2TheReds Posts: 7,785
    Will do mate!

    I’m back in the UK for Saints at home before I fly home if you fancy a pint in the Oak after. 
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 40,562
    Apologies for deflating the thread but one of the two kids, a six-year-old lad, who were trapped by a collapsed wall at the Sidcup Golf Centre, has died. I cannot comprehend what the lad's family is going through. Absolutely heartbreaking. The other child, a five-year-old girl, has thankfully been released from hospital.

    RIP
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,146
    Addick Addict said:
    Apologies for deflating the thread but one of the two kids, a six-year-old lad, who were trapped by a collapsed wall at the Sidcup Golf Centre, has died. I cannot comprehend what the lad's family is going through. Absolutely heartbreaking. The other child, a five-year-old girl, has thankfully been released from hospital.

    RIP

    Just awful.

    RIP little one
  • O-Randy-Hunt
    O-Randy-Hunt Posts: 10,941
    That's terrible. So so sad. RIP young man.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 34,575
    Saw this on the BBC London news this lunchtime.

    RIP. 
  • R0TW
    R0TW Posts: 1,794
    Just trying to comprehend, how?
    Terrible. RIP

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  • Addickted2TheReds
    Addickted2TheReds Posts: 7,785
    Awful. 

    RIP little’un.
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,944
    Just absolutely tragic poor lad,poor family RIP xx
  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,148
    Anyone have recommendations for a travel case for taking your clubs on a plane?
  • Taxi_Lad
    Taxi_Lad Posts: 3,818
    If you don’t buy a hard case one I suggest you buy a club protector like this. Does the trick

  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 5,032
    edited January 8
    I've been using this for a few years. I'd give it 4 out of 5, I've had to tape a few scrapes but it's been to Australia, Dubai, plus GB&I flights


    It has room for shoes and waterproofs so I use those to further protect the clubs and my main bag. I take my driver head off and wrap that in clothing. 

    A 5/5 bag would be a hard case or more expensive one, so it depends on your budget and how much you travel. 
  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,148
    Thanks @RedPanda

    funny enough, that’s the exact one I have in my basket. 
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 5,032
    Cool, it folds up well so it can live under a bed. I think a hard pack one would be tougher to store. 

    It's certainly been chucked around a few airports and I've never had clubs damaged. A little stitching has come undone long term, but I've done a lot of walking with it compared to someone who'd hire a car on holiday. 

    Where are you planning a trip to? 
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,254
    Have you played Carnoustie @RedPanda ?

    I’m playing all 3 courses in April, can’t wait 
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 5,032
    AFKABartram said:
    Have you played Carnoustie @RedPanda ?

    I’m playing all 3 courses in April, can’t wait 
    Nice. I have, Burnside is not a shorter, playful sibling, it is a brute. It's a very underrated course. Buddon is okay, it's a mixed bag. The 18th tee has the best view on the property. 

    The Championship 18 lives up to its hype and grandeur, maybe not its difficult reputation but I've not played it in wind. It is very very high amongst the best courses I've played  :)
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,254
    Excellent, cheers mate. I’ll feed back my tales of suffering 

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  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,773
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/everfit-foldable-golf-travel-bag-w-roller-black_p0649115?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12694852791&gbraid=0AAAAADtbEB8yMVO4FdJfpMgiMAfKtl72o&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyP3KBhD9ARIsAAJLnnZYGhm3wGWp7VaG6HPGeM4p1aRa8aajUTXciVXxiE-Zg4PYaGwfcrAaAjJdEALw_wcB 

    This works well - I appreciate it is in Australia but I am sure there would be a UK equivalent. 
  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,148
    RedPanda said:
    Cool, it folds up well so it can live under a bed. I think a hard pack one would be tougher to store. 

    It's certainly been chucked around a few airports and I've never had clubs damaged. A little stitching has come undone long term, but I've done a lot of walking with it compared to someone who'd hire a car on holiday. 

    Where are you planning a trip to? 
    Only started playing a couple of years ago so this will be our first trip abroad.
    We’re going to Portugal in March. Algarve, few rounds of golf sorted, gonna try catch a game of football too.

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