Boards Golf Society 2023 (Round 5) Lucan (30th June @2:30pm)

Great society course, with a lovely elevated opening tee box which should make for a good audience spot.

Been a couple of years since I've played there so I haven't played any of the new holes, but have only heard positive news about them.

Looking forward to this one. As Roadrunner mentioned, greens are generally very fast, think I 4-putted the first green the first time I ever played there.

If I remember correctly the front 9 had a few more elevation changes to deal with and the back 9 had a flatter run of holes, but all could have changed since then

Raging to be missing this one as it's right on my doorstep and a lovely course but it's Disneyland for me that weekend. Agree with all good things said about the course, its always been a good one to play. Like space though I've yet to play the new holes but I've heard the only real bad thing about the course has been removed. Yes a bit more elevation changes in the first 9 and flat on the back. First tee is great, elevated and right beside clubhouse/proshop and putting green so ideal for a bit of ripping each other apart.

For the after social side Lucan is quite a big area with some decent pubs dotted around the place (taxi rides so get awkward). So I'd recommend you just go into the village where there are 3 or 4 pubs together but it's years since I've been in any of them. Other than that, you have the Strawberry Hall and the Wrens Nest along the Liffey.

Re accommodation, as Space says Liffey Valley has Clayton Hotel, the Lucan Spa hotel is very close by also. All depends on where yiz plan to go after though. Look around Lucan Village, Leixlip or Castleknock/Blanchardstown

Booked in for this one and really looking forward to this.

Well up for the shenanigans afterwards too 😄

Yea that’s not too far away at all. Not sure you’d walk to it mind you. 5 minutes drive though

If we’re all in the general area might be handy will check that out …

How many practice swings does it take to hit a shot ….. !! 😬

My home track, hope everyone enjoys. Greens will be good, Captain's Prize is on the day after so expect them to be quick.

New holes bedding in well, the par 3 11th, par 4 12th and par 5 13th are quite exposed compared to the rest of the course, so they represent some timely respite from the trees you'll encounter everywhere else! Only advice I can offer is keep it straight, and take your medicine if you wander off line. It can be v difficult to get out of the trees if you wind up in them so make sure you're sensible versus overly ambitious.

As regards the aftermath, the clubhouse itself has a great view of the 1st tee box and hole so ye can rip into other players instead of each other for a bit. Lucan Village has plenty of pubs, Kenny's and Carroll's prob the places to go if you want food also. Courtneys good if theres a sporting event on and The Ball Alley, just before the village coming from the golf club, is a quality spot for a few pints and banter. Further west in Lexlip, you have the Salmon Leap and the Courtyard so no shortage of options!

Enjoy!

Unfortunately, will have to pass. Flying back from Portugal at 2m that morning then playing the aforementioned Captain's on the Saturday, so not a runner!

Charlie will probably head for Celbride for a nose at the Golf Studio guys gear 🏌‍♂️💰

Sad to hear of your injuries Macker. Hope you get sorted with op sooner rather than later and recover well and quickly

Sorry to hear the bad news Macker, that's pretty rough.

Similar to VW1, my Godfather had his done early this year, and he's already back on the course, playing in a buggy. Hopefully all goes well and the recovery is quick and we get to see you back on the course.

Good luck with it and talk soon

I had a pin put in my femur from the hip down to the knee in late January

They told me the recovery was more or less exactly the same as a hip replacement. I had a couple set backs (fecal impaction from the opioids been the worst) and had also get some radiotherapy where I unknowingly broke the femur which hindered the recovery

But I was getting about after 2-3 weeks

What killed me was the muscle loss due to the extra time in bed. But without any of the setbacks I would have been at 90% after 6 weeks

Yes...its very hit and miss though

There are signs of recovery!!

Long irons and deck are still hard as require more co-ordination between upper and lower body

Are we likely to see any changes to the timesheet to condense the booking times? Just trying to sort out babysitting as Friday is the last day of school and the kids are on a half day!

Thanks for confirming much appreciated 👍

The teesheet is now read only, if you need to make a change please post here.

All lines have been emailed a conformation, please do check as there was one late swap

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