Ro Sham Bo Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/67208255 It might work, in a 'so bad it's good' kind of way... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian1 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 4 hours ago, Ro Sham Bo said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/67208255 It might work, in a 'so bad it's good' kind of way... Sounds utter shite. If LIV had dreamt this up it would be utterly ridiculed. Why is there the need for an indoor league utilising simulators when golf is currently a global game that can be played in great weather during the day on fantastic real golf courses at any time of the year. Might be a wee bit of fun for the players and definitely a novely for the first couple of events but I think interest from both players and spectators will quickly wane. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Rahm pulled out of it already. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 31/10/2023 at 23:22, Caledonian1 said: Sounds utter shite. If LIV had dreamt this up it would be utterly ridiculed. Why is there the need for an indoor league utilising simulators when golf is currently a global game that can be played in great weather during the day on fantastic real golf courses at any time of the year. Might be a wee bit of fun for the players and definitely a novely for the first couple of events but I think interest from both players and spectators will quickly wane. Money no doubt will be a major factor. Also is it going to promote indoor golf tournaments for the public? Cheaper to maintain and you can play all the best courses in the world? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I’m looking to get back into golf. I suffered badly all my golfing life from tracking the flight of ball as I had bacterial meningitis as a toddler which made playing golf really stressful as I could never see my ball after it hit it on tee or fairway. I honestly can’t tell you how difficult that disability makes playing golf so hard. As if it’s not hard enough setting up and taking a shot - knowing you are going to struggle to follow the flight of the ball or where it lands is a fcuking nightmare. The idea of trying out these indoor golf courses like https://topgolf.com/uk/glasgow/ really appeals to me to get back into the sport. Can anyone recommend this venue or something similar? Way back in the 70s I thought why can’t they just put a tracker in the ball but then I realised that the manufacturers are quite happy for you to lose those things! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Molotov said: I’m looking to get back into golf. I suffered badly all my golfing life from tracking the flight of ball as I had bacterial meningitis as a toddler which made playing golf really stressful as I could never see my ball after it hit it on tee or fairway. I honestly can’t tell you how difficult that disability makes playing golf so hard. As if it’s not hard enough setting up and taking a shot - knowing you are going to struggle to follow the flight of the ball or where it lands is a fcuking nightmare. The idea of trying out these indoor golf courses like https://topgolf.com/uk/glasgow/ really appeals to me to get back into the sport. Can anyone recommend this venue or something similar? Way back in the 70s I thought why can’t they just put a tracker in the ball but then I realised that the manufacturers are quite happy for you to lose those things! There are golf balls with trackers on them on the market, they just aren't very good. As for indoor venues, as well as Top Golf there is the Golf Lounge which has full simulators in booths but is more aimed at parties of folk rather than someone just going down to play a few holes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Molotov said: I’m looking to get back into golf. I suffered badly all my golfing life from tracking the flight of ball as I had bacterial meningitis as a toddler which made playing golf really stressful as I could never see my ball after it hit it on tee or fairway. I honestly can’t tell you how difficult that disability makes playing golf so hard. As if it’s not hard enough setting up and taking a shot - knowing you are going to struggle to follow the flight of the ball or where it lands is a fcuking nightmare. The idea of trying out these indoor golf courses like https://topgolf.com/uk/glasgow/ really appeals to me to get back into the sport. Can anyone recommend this venue or something similar? Way back in the 70s I thought why can’t they just put a tracker in the ball but then I realised that the manufacturers are quite happy for you to lose those things! Probably not all, but mist driving ranges these days have toptracer or similar. Tracks your shot and lets you play a variety of games, courses, modes etc. Also, I'm not sure if it's all driving ranges but the one I go to causes my swing, mind and temper to completely fall to pieces, so watch out for that too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 52 minutes ago, The Moonster said: There are golf balls with trackers on them on the market, they just aren't very good. As for indoor venues, as well as Top Golf there is the Golf Lounge which has full simulators in booths but is more aimed at parties of folk rather than someone just going down to play a few holes. Have you tried these indoor venues? If so what was your experience? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Molotov said: Have you tried these indoor venues? If so what was your experience? I haven't but golf simulators are usually decent enough. Putting and short chips can be a bit of a mess but you can usually practice tee to green pretty normally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Just now, The Moonster said: I haven't but golf simulators are usually decent enough. Putting and short chips can be a bit of a mess but you can usually practice tee to green pretty normally. Thank you. I think I’ll give it a go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Molotov said: Thank you. I think I’ll give it a go. Yeah what Moonster said re the short stuff. In my opinion, don't waste your time with top golf. It's a f**k about venue, same with the golf lounge. You can take your own clubs etc but even a moderate hitter will hit right through the back. Id avoid venues that are full.of folk bevvying tbh If you can find a place that uses trackman that's the boy for proper practice and useful data. Better than toptracer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Molotov said: Have you tried these indoor venues? If so what was your experience? Our local club actually has a simulator room in the clubhouse that you hire out for cheap if you are a member. It would probably be worth finding something like that rather than something that’s more geared towards groups of folk looking for a bevy/golf night. The trackman stuff at most driving ranges these days will be your best bet. I’ve no idea where you are based but Great Western Golf has tracking equipment in every booth these days (I think) and a big screen to show you ball flight and distance etc. Top Golf definitely falls into the gimmicky night out with a bevy category and isn’t the cheapest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Is there a cut at the Nedbank? I notice there are only 64 players in the field. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Is there a cut at the Nedbank? I notice there are only 64 players in the field. It's a no cut event now ...trying to go down the route of the pga playoffs then the top 50 ( I think) get to play in dp world next week in Dubai Ps Sun City is magnificent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, doulikefish said: It's a no cut event now ...trying to go down the route of the pga playoffs then the top 50 ( I think) get to play in dp world next week in Dubai Ps Sun City is magnificent Probably good news for Bobby Mac then, he’s had a horror show of a morning! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Just now, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Probably good news for Bobby Mac then, he’s had a horror show of a morning! Yip but can cheer himself up by having a Wimpy in the food court in the central building there 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 22 minutes ago, doulikefish said: Yip but can cheer himself up by having a Wimpy in the food court in the central building there It’s hard to completely tell from the app but it looks like he’s had to take FIVE penalty drops thru 13 holes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: It’s hard to completely tell from the app but it looks like he’s had to take FIVE penalty drops thru 13 holes Turns out it was 4 when I posted but he’s just racked up his 5th on the 17th. Absolutely wild stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 23 minutes ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Turns out it was 4 when I posted but he’s just racked up his 5th on the 17th. Absolutely wild stuff. Go off line there and you are in the bush ...when you play there if you put one in the trees the local advice is not to even look for it as you may disturb something creepy crawly and nasty but they have wildlife rangers when the nedbank is on 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, doulikefish said: Go off line there and you are in the bush ...when you play there if you put one in the trees the local advice is not to even look for it as you may disturb something creepy crawly and nasty but they have wildlife rangers when the nedbank is on An attack by a pack of hyenas would probably be more enjoyable than having to listen to Gary Player waffle his old man nonsense. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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