Driving range pains

Post by **buksida** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:41 pm

Well I finally got round to going to the driving range here yesterday. I traded a golf lesson for a guitar lesson with lomuamart.

Pae Mai didnt open until 10 so we went to Hua Hin behind the railway station. A tray of balls at 30 baht and I was ready to send those little white beasties into orbit.

I managed to hit most of them but they did go off in some strange directions, the straightest shot came off a 7 iron ... about 80-100 yards which aint bad for a virgin. Shame it took 50 odd balls to hit one straight!

Today I ache everywhere and to think I have to do this again next week!

Post by **Jim** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:18 am

just think of it as a hangover. the only way to feel better is a hair of the dog.

Post by **lomuamart** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:54 am

I wasn't too bad yesterday. Today I'm like a tin soldier.
BTW, I heard that the military course at Pranburi has gone up from 350 to 900 Baht a round and membership from 1,000 to 9,000.
Can anyone confirm this?

Post by **chelsea** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:52 am

That is the adictive part of golf, the one straight shot will always draw you back for another go.

Post by **malcolminthemiddle** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:39 am

Anyone got a spare set of left hand clubs we can borrow (rent) for a week starting 25/12?

My brother-in-law is visiting for a holiday and fancies a couple of rounds.

Cheers

JW · Post by JW » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:42 am

Buksi,

With the Colarado kid advising its no wonder your aching mate!! (Only kiddin CK i know you can play a bit!) Did you do any stretching first - Aha - no i guess! Averyone thinks golf is an old mans game, now you know its not. Both of you if ya want to go to the range to hit a few give me a pm anytime.

Post by **CharlieHustle** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:04 am

Golf not only brings you back for the good shots but the bad ones as well, just remember the best shots always come at the 19th hole

Post by **lomuamart** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:23 pm

JW wrote:Buksi,

With the Colarado kid advising its no wonder your aching mate!! (Only kiddin CK i know you can play a bit!) Did you do any stretching first - Aha - no i guess! Averyone thinks golf is an old mans game, now you know its not. Both of you if ya want to go to the range to hit a few give me a pm anytime.

Just might take you up on the JW. My irons were going well, but couldn't hit anything with the driver. Can't understand what I was doing wrong.

Post by **buksida** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:34 pm

JW wrote:Both of you if ya want to go to the range to hit a few give me a pm anytime.

We're planning on making it a regular Wednesday morning thing so yes, the more the merrier.

Does this mean I need to teach you how to play guitar as well?

JW · Post by JW » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:47 pm

I wouldnt want to make horrible noises with a great intsrument! I will stick to listening to the greats!! Any tips from me at the range will be strictly free gratis. Wednesdays not bad for me so will keep in touch.

Post by **lomuamart** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:49 pm

I might just about be able to walk by then.

Post by **Bamboo Grove** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:25 pm

Should I ever get up at that early stage on Wednesdays and join in, I could trade Finnish language lessons for golf lessons.

Post by **lomuamart** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:51 pm

Bamboo Grove wrote:Should I ever get up at that early stage on Wednesdays and join in, I could trade Finnish language lessons for golf lessons.

Just what I need

Post by **Wanderlust** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:42 pm

What time on Wednesdays? I imagine BG's problem is the same as mine - darts night on Tuesdays...
Is the range going to lead on to actually playing then buksi?

Post by **Len** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:56 pm

Forget the driving range. . . . . The only way to improve your game is on the course . . . Make a foursome and play two ball ambrose which will also create some fun . . . .