Wed 15th April 2015 - Scorching 18 Holes at Paultons

After work with R. I heard the weather was hotter than Spain. It was hot! We got a 3:35 tee time and R had to rush to get there, not the best start for him, a mulligan followed by a slightly better one. I had nice tee shot and went over the back but still won the hole.

The course was in good shape, the greens were a bit less bumpy (I managed to avoid the bunkers so can't really comment).

On the second I had another nice tee shot (good for the 2nd hole) again I went over the back and it cost me the hole. A fairly uneventful first 9 left us all square. A pity I made a mess of the 8th as usual. Must try a 9i next time.

On the back 9 I played a bit better which has been a recent pattern. I was pleased to get over the pond ok with a 4i even though it was a bit right, However R played really well on  a few holes and with 2 to play R was 2 up. Not deterred I concentrated and won the last 2 forcing a draw! Thats 2 draws in 1 week. We finished in about 3.5 hours which was slow considering we had no one infront or behind.
My score is click here.

My putting was +2 even though it included 3*3 putts. I forgot to mention the flukey hole from a chip on the 7th giving me an unusual par. I made 7 proper golf scores including pars on 7th, 15th and 18th. A pity I messed up the easy 6th with poor chipping and putting. The 8th needs a different approach next time and the 9th would have been ok except for a duff up he hill and a 3 putt. I was just over the 100 but could have been at least a couple better on another day. Summer golf is easier than winter golf! No balls lost which is always good.

Hot!

Into the sun on the 14th

Last hole with all to play for