Boards Golf Society (Round 7) Tullamore Golf Club (27th Aug 1400 hrs)

spacecoyote

For reference, when Charlie says PW/9i, it probably means a 7/8i for most mortals

charlieIRL

It’s only 138m!!

FixdePitchmark

Fair play all filling the slots ...could be a full house .

1 more slot to go

spacecoyote

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119481466#Comment_119481466

Exactly...I don't hit a 9i 150-ish yards

blue note

Ah stop trying to scare us Charlie, it's not that hard! It's a proper test, but not off the charts by any stretch. I don't remember it being too bad for loading balls.

I know I'm going to regret posting that.

And on an aside, why not make the longest drive interesting and do it on the 5th? Too conservative and you could run out to the rough even if you go for it and succeed. Too daring and you're wet.

slave1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119481466#Comment_119481466

Anyone measuring in meters needs to be taken out the back and seen to

FixdePitchmark

I don't like uphill nearest the pin holes....but to be honest the other par 3s are too hard.

bobster453

Thanks @charlieIRL .Think I will stay home and paint instead😀

a post punk

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119481181#Comment_119481181

Thanks for the blunt course knowledge Charlie ( jaysus) it’s going to be a tough day !!!

charlieIRL

To score well in Tullamore you definitely need some course management, play sensibly and you will be fine. I have definitely noticed that when I travel to other parkland courses, I can score ok on them and I credit this to playing Tullamore.

The fairways are mostly generous, but like any course - go too far off line a land it’s……..*

* insert frustrating word here!!

charlieIRL

We’re not all auld lads like you slave!!

charlieIRL

@bluenote every round I play there (except inter club) is off the very back sticks, it’s a good test of golf alright!!!

We should play off them to show ye what it’s really like!!

FixdePitchmark

Lads ...we have only two more events of Fix , next year ye can play on Bethpage Black to keep long lads happy (aka delusional lads).

But for two more events , can I have the simple pleasure of a site ban for anyone mentioning back sticks ...

Kinda joking.....

spacecoyote

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119482821#Comment_119482821

Could have introduced another alternative alongside Fixs Fairway Finder...Fixs Red Alert, everyone off the forward tees

bobster453

I loved Fixs Fairway Finder.Failed miserably..only hit 3..but great craic.

charlieIRL

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119482914#Comment_119482914

That would actually be great crack!! Would a club allow it?

FixdePitchmark

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119482986#Comment_119482986

3 was very good BTW.

gypsy79

Not gonna make this one.

Presidents the following day!

Kiith

Playing Kinsale on Thursday, Roganstown on Friday, and Tuillamore Saturday. Can't wait!

Break80

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119482986#Comment_119482986

After trying my best in The Fix fairway finder. I was 0 out of 4, Then I remembered Fix saying there was a pint in it for anyone missing all 5/6 can't remember.

I said to myself might as well get a pint out of it on the last tee box of the comp. Aimed right. hit a good shot. split the fairway. BUMMER

FixdePitchmark

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119487400#Comment_119487400

Was amazing number of lads who turned up for pint (lol)

FixdePitchmark

Time sheet is full.

Can use waiting list function if needed...

doublecross

Lads, I injured my foot and can barely walk. Any problem if I get a buggy?

FixdePitchmark

No problem.. with an injury it is permitted

FixdePitchmark

Guys for lads in first 3 groups this has been sent to me by Corey - Pro at Tullamore - We are running a short game clinic.

"We can start at 12.30pm and do a 60 minute short game clinic, I will provide the balls and we will reserve the practice area for us. We will cover basic chip shot, pitching with loft and bunker play, players will need PW, Gap Wedge and their most lofted wedge"

I'm also going making it 12 (as a Post punk not going) - if anyone else in first 3 groups not going and someone else can come in.

The Big Easy

Dammit, should've taken a provisional spot!

Flamed out of the Captain's qualifier yesterday, so hoping to make next week now as I love Tullamore.

I've put myself on the waiting list so 🤞

Not wishing any misfortune on anyone of course! But there's nearly always one or two late pullouts 😬

blue note

Forecast is looking good for Saturday. Now as long as no-one jinxes it and says it out loud it should stay that way.

eireyiddo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119509096#Comment_119509096

Torrential sideways rain now 😂

Richiemaloney

Perfect looking forward to it 🤪

FixdePitchmark

All if there is any chance you can't go, please keep in mind there is a waiting list for this one.

Again late drop outs not appreciated and I don't care about kid problems (joking kinda).

bobster453

@FixdePitchmark be honest not joking at all really are ya?😀

Kiith

The club has some decent practice facilities (putting green, chipping area, nets etc...), and has a short range, though not sure if you need to use your own balls still.

If you want to get some driving practice in, there is a range in Rahan, which is around 10 mins from Tullamore.

https://goo.gl/maps/ibcKSLKg6PcCjs4n8

mooz

Played Tullamore last Wednesday, what a beautiful course. Thought the greens were excellent and the course was in top shape. I liked the variety of holes, few real risk reward holes. Will definitely be back! Enjoy it Saturday

Snackbox20

Really looking forward to this outing. Thought I was going to be a withdrawal as i was isolating again since last Thursday, with a 2nd bout of the blasted Rona, but out of isolation today, negative test and back to normality 👍👍👍

charlieIRL

There’s a half marathon on in Tullamore Saturday. I’m not sure of the time but it should be well done by the time we are heading to the course.

RoadRunner

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119517574#Comment_119517574

I'll probably just play the golf for this one 😜

FixdePitchmark

Good idea lads ,,,,

OK , change of plan for this one.

Meet in Bridge House at 730 am , massive Irish fry - 2 of everything, Hash browns and beans to the side .

After breakfast, just 1 pint to settle the nerves .

Then out to Bridge Street for the 1/2 marathon - as always, like a boards outing , keep the pace up and slip under the 3 hours .

Off to Tullamore for the short game clinic- then shoot the lights out in Tullamore...

Class idea lads...

FixdePitchmark

All, still 2 on waiting list - so if you need to drop out there are 2 replacements...

Obviously do as early as possible..

blue note

I hit the range last night. I was conscious that it's 3 weeks since my last round, so didn't want to travel down having not hit a ball in that long.

I was surprised by how well I hit it from the start. I went through the bag - driver, high iron, low iron, fairway wood, three quarter wedge, utility. Everything working great. So then I started going through the bag again and it seems I've gotten all that good golf out of my system in advance of the weekend.

I didn't try the putter, so should all have a few decent putts left. So I should be making a few nice putts for double bogey.

The Big Easy

Alas, looks like no last minute dropouts.

Enjoy the day everyone, Tullamore is a class course. At least I can make Captain's dinner in the home club now.

bakerbhoy

Might need a sub yet.

FixdePitchmark

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119527091#Comment_119527091

You there ? - as usual , romantic night before.

Not good for your golf.

kev_s88

So just to confirm, is the short game clinic at 12 or 12.30 tomorrow?

Looking forward to the round in general, but really looking forward to making an utter arse of myself trying to show off the short game after the clinic 😭

FixdePitchmark

1230....I guess the earlier you get there the better..set up and probably more solo time with Corey...

Manhatton

Lads, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there. Just after chatting to a lad who will be competing in the Tullamore half marathon today and he said that the golf course road is part of the route and there will be traffic and access restrictions.

Snackbox20

Sun is shining, porridge is on, looking for my golf shorts, about to hit the road. Looks like it's going to be a great day ☀️☀️😎😎🏌️

charlieIRL

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119528088#Comment_119528088

Yupp, road is open but definitely allow more time to get to the course. It’s a narrow road down. It’s starting at 11 so the main contenders should be gone through by 1pm.

charlieIRL

Just to add:

If your coming from the east via Kilbeggan etc make sure to stay on the Tullamore bypass and go around the town

Same coming from the south if your coming via Portlaoise

The route the half marathon is taking is going out of Tullamore via an Charleville road, it’s then going on into Mucklagh village (which is bypassed already so won’t effect anyone) but they come back up the road the golf club is on so we will be going against them when heading to the club. As I said, the road is open but allow a few more minutes to get there and the Stewards will direct you.

Seve OB

enjoy today guys

Snackbox20

Just arrived at the course folks. I was directed off from portlaoise, and came into Tullamore at the distillery. Just at the kinnity roundabout there were Marshall's and hi-vis out for the half-marathon. Small bit of activity on that section of road but no runner's yet.