Golf is a game. The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘game’ as: “An activity that you do to have fun, often one that has rules and that you can win or lose” One of the magical elements of golf is that there are a multitude of different ways you can play the game. Where golf isContinue reading “A Delightful Dale Do”
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#2 Sunningdale (Old) cont.
A tale of Dale – With and without the sticks Sunningdale has given me many many memories … successful school matches, 36-hole days caddying or golden hour tee times on a Sunday. But these two days in July will be among the best moments I have ever had in golf, let alone on Ridgemount Road.Continue reading “#2 Sunningdale (Old) cont.”
We’re Back!
83 days. 1,992 hours. 119,520 minutes. 7,171,200 seconds. Who was counting? Just every golfer in England … On Monday 29th March 2021, Golf returned! Yes Golf, with a capital ‘G’ – Grass, Green and Gentle rolling fairways. Of course I woke up at 06:30 on the 24th to book my tee times! As expected, theContinue reading “We’re Back!”
Golf – Is it now Sporty?
I have just finished listening to the recent Cookie Jar Golf Podcast with Erik Van Rooyen (EVR). The South African confirmed that Golf now has a sporty image. I can absolutely agree! Players such as Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson have elevated the athletic image of our sport. All three have decent rigsContinue reading “Golf – Is it now Sporty?”
Sheerwater Golf Club
So one of my favourite courses I played last year was New Zealand GC. A true gem of a golf course, hidden away. Mr Hugh F. Locke King did a fantastic job. What I had not appreciated however, was Hugh’s influence across all manner of activities in West Byfleet and beyond. Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey, his inherited estate,Continue reading “Sheerwater Golf Club”
Domestic Bliss
So, we have been locked down for far too long during the last 12 months. It would have been an unfathomable scenario in 2019. We have been confined to our own four walls and going outside became a revitalised source of joy for so many. Golf was banned, twice, the second time heavily contested. AndContinue reading “Domestic Bliss”
Golf’s Return Rd.2
So, I have just returned from my first round back at Foxhills. I managed to get the first tee time of the day. The first person to make a swing onsite for 4 weeks. I felt very lucky indeed. So many other golfers out there, not part of a club, will struggle to get aContinue reading “Golf’s Return Rd.2”
A November Masters
Mud-balls, embedded balls, soft greens and weird Sunday pins. It wasn’t an April Masters that’s for sure but how grateful we all are to have Augusta National Golf Club grace our screens this year. From the outset there didn’t look like there was too much different minus a few bare trees. Congrats to the ‘supers’Continue reading “A November Masters”
Golf vs COVID-19
If you had told me that our game would be banned in 2020 I would have said “No Way!”. If you had told me that our game would be banned TWICE in 2020 … well I don’t know. I am now fuming that’s for sure. The Prime Minister announced on Saturday evening that a four-weekContinue reading “Golf vs COVID-19”
Golf Post ‘Post Lockdown’
Listen. Lockdown and in general, COVD-19, has been awful. Inconsistencies all over the gaff. The only consistent thing has been my golf. I should probably count how many rounds I’ve accrued. Maybe not how many balls I’ve hit. Although COVID-19 may be extinguished by the time I’ve finished calculating. Personal Game I really feel likeContinue reading “Golf Post ‘Post Lockdown’”
The Surrey Golfer 