30-07-2003 16:26									#1
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Playing the front 9 at Hadden Hill after work today (http://www.haddenhillgolf.co.uk/scorecard.htm). Men's tees.

Par is 35. How many do you think I will get?

The person who gets closest wins the respect of millions for their lucky guessing. Unless MtG locks this thread for being stupid, in which case he wins.

For the record, I've played golf 5 or 6 times every summer for the past 4 years and, although I'm improving each time, I'm not very good at all.

What score will I get?

	30-07-2003 16:30									#2
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I say 47.

Have fun!

	30-07-2003 16:35									#3
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46!

quote: Unless MtG locks this thread for being stupid, in which case he wins.

That unfairly gives him a bias towards a certain outcome...

	30-07-2003 17:08									#4
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Give yourself one over par on the holes under 360 yards and two over on the longer holes. I reckon that makes 48. If you can do it in that then congratulations! (assuming your short game is reasonably good)

	30-07-2003 17:18									#5
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54

	30-07-2003 17:19									#6
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haha and the post post quote was


WRONG

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53

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49

	30-07-2003 18:10									#9
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Low scores being predicted here.

I've never played this course before, so I have no idea what to expect.

It's only fair to mention the weather - very low or no wind. Dry at the moment, but could easily be raining by the time we tee off.

I'll also be fairly hungry and have a bit of a headache, if you think those things might effect the score.

Last edited by FrustratedPoet on 30-07-2003 at 18:18

	30-07-2003 18:11									#10
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44

	30-07-2003 18:19									#11
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quote: Originally posted by FrustratedPoet Low scores being predicted here.

Ahhh, you weren't clear when you declared how much you might suck.

Revise mine to 59.

	30-07-2003 18:25									#12
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70.

	30-07-2003 18:26									#13
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booooo boooooo what kind of tinpot competition are you running here? you can't come in change the playing field like that.

	30-07-2003 18:29									#14
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Quoted from my original post:

quote: I'm not very good at all.

I think I made myself quite clear.

I also state that I've only played golf 20-30 times in my life - and never more than 6 times in the same year. The golfers among you (rah) should know how hard it would be for someone to learn the game under those circumstances.

	30-07-2003 18:29									#15
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56.

Good luck, FP.

-Arrian

	30-07-2003 18:34									#16
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I hope you get a hole-in-one that lets you get a low score. But not so low as to let Zop win.

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Oh well, in that case add an extra shot per hole for a total of 57. If you manage under 60 I will buy you a pint next time you have the misfortune to find yourself in Yorkshire.

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60

and if you golf like me 80+

	30-07-2003 19:20									#19
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+1

EDIT: Der, I mean +1 than your par.

	30-07-2003 19:30									#20
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quote: Originally posted by Richelieu I say 47. Have fun!

Ok: change that to 55. (I'm an eternal optimist).

And eat something before you tee off!

	30-07-2003 19:43									#21
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quote: Originally posted by FrustratedPoet The golfers among you (rah) should know how hard it would be for someone to learn the game under those circumstances.

True, but there have been a few buddies of mine that were naturals and started playing well after just a few times.

	30-07-2003 19:52									#22
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Well then they're bastards.

	30-07-2003 19:56									#23
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thats me, kind of. i could play to a certain standard, pretty good but not really good, almost immediately, but then didn't get any better than that.

	30-07-2003 20:12									#24
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I'm guessing a respectable 57, provided you don't cheat, take mulligans, etc.

	30-07-2003 20:16									#25
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I'm leaving work a bit early now to walk home where my mate will pick me up in about an hour.

30 minute walk home.

Absolutely sheeting it down with rain now. We'll still go, but it ain't gonna be pleasant if this rain keeps up.

Of course, this now gives me a perfect excuse when I shoot 250.

	30-07-2003 20:18									#26
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* Skanky Burns feels he should have guessed a *much* higher score...

	30-07-2003 20:20									#27
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Did I mention that I'm wearing shorts?

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quote: Originally posted by FrustratedPoet I'll also be fairly hungry and have a bit of a headache, if you think those things might effect the score.

I've heard some excuses in my time.....but not that bad and before you've even tee'd off!

You need a sports physcologist!

	30-07-2003 20:57									#29
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Oh right, 58.

Do you play the '10 and give up' rule on long holes? ;O)

	30-07-2003 21:10									#30
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69.

Anyway, Golf sucks.