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Title: Golf..anyone.
Post by: Mollie on August 23, 2017, 10:53:35 AM
Thought it would interesting to find out if anyone of you here plays Golf?  ;)
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Post by: Ian on August 23, 2017, 02:56:45 PM
Don't think I've ever heard it mentioned on here Mollie.
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Post by: Robem64 on August 23, 2017, 03:02:16 PM
Not me Mollie....I always recall a definition of golf being "A long walk.......spoiled"
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Post by: cosworth151 on August 23, 2017, 03:13:12 PM
Not unless it involves hitting through a little windmill.   ;)
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Post by: Ian on August 23, 2017, 03:16:30 PM
 :DD  :DD  :DD That's my only experience of golf too Cos.
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Post by: Jericoke on August 23, 2017, 03:37:17 PM
I played golf once when I was 9.  That was more than enough for a lifetime.

Oh, I also played Lee Trevino Golf on Nintendo
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Post by: Wizzo on August 23, 2017, 04:03:31 PM
Hi Mollie,

I tried it for a while, I even had lessons. One day I was great at it, the next day I was  rubbish. I found it the most infuriating game I have ever played. My brain could not except that practising more did not guarantee a better game.

I gave up after several (agonising) months.

Wiz 
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Post by: Scott on August 23, 2017, 04:43:57 PM
I played in my 20's and 30's, but not since moving to Europe.  Other things to do I guess...
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Post by: John S on August 24, 2017, 10:52:38 AM
I've played a few rounds as an invited guest to make up the number when asked, however as I have no skill and get no thrill they've stopped asking - which suits me.  :D

You"'ve not said if you play yourself Mollie?
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Post by: Dare on August 24, 2017, 08:07:35 PM
Gave it up for bowling which I find frustrating
enough. I do like to watch the Majors on Sat
and Sunday
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Post by: Mollie on August 28, 2017, 10:18:28 AM
Not me Mollie....I always recall a definition of golf being "A long walk.......spoiled"
Hahaha :D :D :D you are absolutely insane. Hahaha.
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Post by: Mollie on August 28, 2017, 10:35:02 AM
I feel like the most common misconception which a lot of people have about golf is that it's a game for the rich. This isn't necessarily true. I am at beginner's level, however, i really do enjoy playing golf because you referee yourself. Plus, Golf gives you good attributes like being truthful because you are required to be honest with yourself to accurately note your score. I would say if you can plan a budget. Golf is worth trying out.
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Post by: Ian on August 28, 2017, 01:49:31 PM
I'd need a golf buggy Mollie, my legs wouldn't get me to the 1st hole, either that or I'd have to play the 19th hole.  :DD
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Post by: Scott on August 28, 2017, 02:32:21 PM
Rather bike.  Compete with myself and see the sights.  I'll golf when I can't bike anymore.  ;) ;)
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Post by: Ian on August 28, 2017, 04:00:51 PM
I'd rather bike too Scott, really miss my cycling. :'(
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Post by: Scott on August 28, 2017, 08:51:24 PM
I can imagine Ian...it's like having your wings clipped.
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Post by: cosworth151 on August 28, 2017, 09:35:25 PM
I can sympathize, too. My rides are far more leisurely than Scott's but I really enjoy them. 
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Post by: Alianora La Canta on August 28, 2017, 10:21:09 PM
I do not play golf. Largely because I'm the only person I know who can put a ball, make it miss the hole 6 inches away that I was aiming for and land 3 holes further along in minigolf.

If I played golf, the one record I'd have a hope of challenging is the one for the longest drive ever. Some hapless player teed off at the first hole and their ball soared over the boundary, landed in a vegetable van, and reached the ground only when the van was emptied in London 42 miles later. (It is believed the golfer opted to play a second ball rather than wait for the return of the first).

I do, however, do several other sports. I swam in disability competitions for 20 years, and nowadays I mix social swimming with slow running (I recently celebrated my first sub-12-minute mile... ...in a race where I finished 300 metres behind a man 40 years my senior) and the occasional dragon boat race and karting practise.
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Post by: Mollie on August 29, 2017, 09:47:45 AM
I do not play golf. Largely because I'm the only person I know who can put a ball, make it miss the hole 6 inches away that I was aiming for and land 3 holes further along in minigolf.

If I played golf, the one record I'd have a hope of challenging is the one for the longest drive ever. Some hapless player teed off at the first hole and their ball soared over the boundary, landed in a vegetable van, and reached the ground only when the van was emptied in London 42 miles later. (It is believed the golfer opted to play a second ball rather than wait for the return of the first).

I do, however, do several other sports. I swam in disability competitions for 20 years, and nowadays I mix social swimming with slow running (I recently celebrated my first sub-12-minute mile... ...in a race where I finished 300 metres behind a man 40 years my senior) and the occasional dragon boat race and karting practise.

I love to ask...it is way better to ask than just making an assumption. If i may ask...i familiar with slow swimming but what exactly is social swimming?
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Post by: Alianora La Canta on August 29, 2017, 12:47:27 PM
I do not play golf. Largely because I'm the only person I know who can put a ball, make it miss the hole 6 inches away that I was aiming for and land 3 holes further along in minigolf.

If I played golf, the one record I'd have a hope of challenging is the one for the longest drive ever. Some hapless player teed off at the first hole and their ball soared over the boundary, landed in a vegetable van, and reached the ground only when the van was emptied in London 42 miles later. (It is believed the golfer opted to play a second ball rather than wait for the return of the first).

I do, however, do several other sports. I swam in disability competitions for 20 years, and nowadays I mix social swimming with slow running (I recently celebrated my first sub-12-minute mile... ...in a race where I finished 300 metres behind a man 40 years my senior) and the occasional dragon boat race and karting practise.

I love to ask...it is way better to ask than just making an assumption. If i may ask...i familiar with slow swimming but what exactly is social swimming?

Swimming to build friendships and meet new people, rather than as a competitive endeavour or to hit some specific personal goal.
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