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Hey John, Welcome to the forum. I am a professional golfer from Manchester, England. I will be coming to West Palm Beach in Feruary to compete on The Minor League Golf Tour. Maybe we could arrange a game together during my visit? Kindest Regards Andrew

Hey Ben, when is your next event? I was lucky last week, as all my tournaments have finished for the season, the golf club I work at allowed me to play in a club competition last Saturday, as it was just a winter special they said I could play but off a unofficail handicap of plus 5 lol! It was all 4 scores to count strokeplay. I played in a team with my dad and a couple of his mates. Its par 67, my dad shot 77 less 11 handicap nett 66, our friend Pete shot 84 less 12 nett 72. I played well and shot 4 under par 63 plus 5 handicap nett 68. So we only needed Terry to have a half decent round....he finished with 89 gross!! Less 7 handicap nett 82! Fair to say we didn't win anything lol. I was playing quite steady, I was 2 under par after 9, everything was going to plan but then i 3 putted the 155 yard par 3 10th and then 3 putted the 235 yard par 3 11th hole from about 50 feet to go back to level. I felt a little disappointed but knew I had some good chance for birdie coming up. I made a nice birdie 3 on the 310 yard 12th hole, another birdie 3 on the 270 yard 13th and then made it 3 in a row with a nice 2 on the 215 yard par 3 14th. Hit a solid 3 iron to about 20 feet there and rolled a nice breaking putt in. The 15th is the toughest hole on the course its 466 par 4, I hit a poor drive out to the right which left me a long way back, I hit a good 3 iron that came up a little short, hit a poor chip to about 12 feet and held a really good left to right putt. The 16th is 130 yard par 3 that runs alongside the river, i hit a nice pitching wedge to 3 feet and sank the putt. I made 2 poor pars on 17 and 18 from good positions but all in all very happy with the score. I don't have anything to play in til February so i'm just working on my swing mechanics, strenght training, fitness and short game til then. Sounds like your on the right track with your game Ben, just need a bit of luck on the greens. As we all do Keep positive mate.

That is a great idea, not very mainstream though for a reality tv show lol! I played my last 2 events at Fulford Golf Club and Bradford Golf Club. I finished 4th at Fulford with 72 and 15th at Bradford with a 72. I've never played Ripon before but I've played a few courses over that side like Fixby, Selby, Alwoodley. Very nice

Hey, I work at a golf course 3 days a week so when I get a full day to practise, thats the plan I stick to. I don't drink alcohol anyway so that saves me a bundle!

This was just a money match with another pro from my town. Took £20 off him, think thats about $35. My next event is on Thursday in Yorkshire. I'l let you know how I get on. Wish me luck

Are you confident enough to play me for money?

Hey played at Springfield Park golf Club this morning. We've had so much rain the last couple of weeks so the course was perfect for scoring. I didn't hit it great but managed to shoot 3 under par on the front 9 and level on the back side. The highlight of the round was on the 13th hole. Its a 270 yard short par 4 with a tall tree guarding the green. It was into the wind so I tried to cut a driver round the tree and onto the green. As I started my downswing my right foot slipped and I hit a massive hook into the trees. No chance of finding it. So hit 3 of the tee and tried to play the exact same shot. I hit it perfect and it finshed 1 inch from the hole. I tapped it in for par and walked off the green wondering how I got away with it lol! Can't wait for my next event.

Are you a pro or an amateur? What events do you play in?

Who ever thinks the Nationwide Tour is a higher standard than the European Tour needs to open there eyes. What is your thinking behind that statement?

Clueless!! Absolutely clueless!!

Thats a brilliant idea, you should push it and suggest to a few big name companys, promoters, players.....anyone who will listen. I'd love to see that one day, maybe even play in it

Man, i'm switching to your routine! Much more fun

Hey a couple of years back I was playing a 36 hole amateur competition in my home town. I will never forget it, I made a par 4 up the first and then I bogeyed the second hole. After that I made 25 pars in a row. I played the last 9 holes in 2 under for a one under par total of 143. Although I never made 18 pars in the same round it still felt pretty special.

Hey this is my typical day of practise. I have been doing this routine for about 3 weeks now. 6.00am Wake Up 6.30 Breakfast 7.00 Short game 8.30 Range Work 10.30 Putting 12.00 Lunch 1.00 9 Holes 3.00 Short Game 4.00 Putting 5.30 Gym 7.00 Dinner. My plan is to do this 5 days a week for the next 5 years. I should be pretty good by then hopefuly

Whats is your handicap mate? And what events do you play in? Just be looking at you swing. Interesting!