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Played 11 holes (on Saturday, weather has been awful since) and played pretty much my best ever round (7x Bogey, 1 x double, 3 x triple, 63 total). No penalties, no sand 😁. We scored properly (which I think helped my concentration) and I put in a card for the first 9 holes (53), which has brought my handicap down quite a bit (I am a beginner....my 3rd scoring round) so I (and my partner) can now join in my club comps (hopefully this will help me improve). I concentrated on playing within myself, getting back in play when I got off line and as a result I managed to build my confidence as I went along. By the last 2 holes I felt confident to swing hard using my driver. This rouns was the first time I have reached the longer par 3 (160m) from the tee as well. Really encouraged and I have set my next goal to try and break 100. Just need to find the time to play 18!

Actually not today but last week but my first ever competition. I was good off the tee, not so good off the deck. Putted ok (for me) and played relatively smart. Shot big numbers overall but net 33 points on stableford and finished second in my class. Got paired up with the club champion (plays off +2) and another low handicapper (4) so I was super nervous 😬 but they were so encouraging and patient that I actually managed to relax and play better stuff on the back nine. Really super positive experience. Tommorow I play in the annual club closing tournament: a 1-3 club (depending on handicap… I get 3) team scramble over a cross country course (in vintage golf dress 🎩). Not sure what to put in my bag for this one … I an thinking 4 hybrid (24 degrees), pw and putter but open to advice….

Best shot this week probably this drive on the 2nd to front edge of fairway, unfortunately duffed my next 3 shots either in the water or OB!!!!

Hello, shot 158 but it was my second ever round (and first over 18 holes). Par 72, CR 71.8, Slope 136. Ended tired but not too discouraged. Driving better than expected, approaches, chipping much worse, lost 8 balls (4 on one hole having to play over a hazard!) …. Had fun though. Played alone as was too nervous and self conscious to join a flight/group. Have just joined a club (as my son has joined to learn to play in the junior section) so hopefully I will improve soon! Great views even if my score was painful!

1st 18 holes round. I played on my own (and had a gap to the group behind so I had time to complete every hole) and kept the score pretty much by the rules. 158 on a par 72 (CR 70.9 slope 130). Hard work but the baseline now set! Had a great day however (8th hole in attached photo).