Tell us about your 'Eclectic' game today...

And for those of you in the Winter Eclectic competition, a place for you to tell us about your latest eclectic exploits - and for 1GG to come and update us on scores!

CURRENT LEADERBOARD (9.3.2012)


-15 (6) SetupDeterminesTheMotion
-15 (7) JDandfries
-14 (5) Maverick
-14 (7) Ban_Bam
-13 (6) Noshankingtonite
-12 (F) Doc
-12 (F) GolferMartin
-12 (F) JAS
-12 (5) OldParwin
-12 (7) Raycastleunited
-11 (F) Davie
-11 (4) Hend085
-11 (F) Hibbz
-10 (5) NavyBlueShorts
-10 (6) Mercurio
-10 (6) MustPuttBetter
-10 (5) ChrisGG
-9 (6) turnip
-8 (5) Drive4Show
-8 (3) Eyetoldyouso
-7 (3) theshanker
-3 (7) Nay Bother

Played my 4th round yesterday and finally a few things clicked - tough conditions with a 2-3 club wind at times and fairways that weren't running at all. Damp air too made the course play long although there was a little help on one or two holes with generous tees - still off full whites though - no winter tees and no temp greens

I actually shot one of my best scores of the year - no competition though just a friendly 3-ball - at least I took the money

And I believe something like 7 shots off my eclectic including a par on our index 1 hole (a par 4 that I rarely reach in two even in good conditions - today was a drive, 3 wood and wedge to 4 foot and sunk the par putt)

That takes out most of my possible improvements though - I can only see another couple of shots that can be easily improved on - after that it will take some serious hard work to get down lower

EMail on the way to 1GG with scores

Good stuff, Davie, that's got to put you right up there troubling mid table obscurity.

I'll post a rules thread for those who are interested in joining in. I might be busy at work today, but I'll get a leaderboard update out as soon as I can.

Round 4 for me this saturday

Hoping for my next round on Friday but as the course was closed today (first time this winter after a lot of rain overnight) I'll have to confirm Friday morning

Round 5 for me on Sat pls Grumpster

Grumps - I saw your summary on the darkside and you have me down for R4 on Friday (your balls will be in a vice over there for even mentioning me!)

Friday is still on though still weather permitting, but I think it's R5 for me

My mistake Davie, you're right it is round 5 for you. That's not getting around to doing the admin work....

I was tempted to put a facetious comment against it, something like, ooh will I get banned for mentioning Davie. However maybe you should be called Voldemort over there as they don't like you to be named.

Can anyone this eclectic?

ChrisGG wrote:Can anyone this eclectic?

Can anyone "what" this eclectic Chris?

Join, yes
Make fun of, no, unless playing in said eclectic
Use magic pencil, no, cheating bar stewards not allowed

If you would like to participate you have just successfully shamed me into having to put up the eclectic rules and regs thread that I have been promising for some time. Keep an eye out for it, it will be up this morning. (well it's morning for me)

Yes I meant join Rules would be much appreciated, and fear not, I'll leave the magic pencil at home

ChrisGG wrote:Yes I meant join Rules would be much appreciated, and fear not, I'll leave the magic pencil at home

Rule 1: late starters are docked their first score Welcome Chris, its easy and keeps the interest going through the winter. You just need to get 8-rounds in and 1GG will post the rules, simples

Alright, cheers Doc and 1GG

Don't listen to Doc, Chris.

BTW mentioned in a microdot somewhere in the rules and regs thread is the power to penalize competitors for WUMmery. Doc you're treading a fine line

If Davies Voldermort what's that make me! Well seeing as we call them the Darkside can I be Obi Wan or Mav Skywalker! Maybe more of a Mav Solo (oh wait that's something different entirely)

No more rounds for me this side of Xmas, got a scramble this weekend then its Xmas mode and just practising.

1GG - you should have me down for a round on Sunday.

Merc, probably. I'll have to check the dark side. You were so flipping organised that you mapped out when you were going to play. I'll stick your dates in my spreadsheet and hopefully that will remind me.

1GG - I'm going to withdraw from my R5 on Fridy if that's OK with you. STill hoping to play some sort of round but the forecast isn't great and it's likely to be perhaps only 9 holes or too contrived with partial closures to make a full round. Sunday will be my next attempt though at the moment the forecast isn't looking much better. Still, pencil me in provisionally for Sunday and I'll update nearer the time

As expected, only 9 holes today as the front nine was too wet, but (at the moment) still hoping for 18 on Sunday - will let you know

Sorry chaps, been organizing and preparing the missus's birthday party over the couple of days which was yesterday. Great time had by all, after party involved Just Dance 3 on the Wii, don't snigger. Only the birthday girl woke up this morning with headache and feeling sore despite not really drinking and not partaking in the dance stupidity. Life's not fair is it honey.

1GrumpyGolfer wrote:Sorry chaps, been organizing and preparing the missus's birthday party over the couple of days which was yesterday. Great time had by all, after party involved Just Dance 3 on the Wii, don't snigger. Only the birthday girl woke up this morning with headache and feeling sore despite not really drinking and not partaking in the dance stupidity. Life's not fair is it honey.

Too late - where is that laughing and pointing emoticon when you want it?

Sorted and well and truly sniggered at!

I know OS. I really liked that one, have a word with the admins will ya.

1GG, found my card from last week and have re-written it to make it legible. I'll scan it it on Monday and mail it to you. Only had 9 today, bloody freezing and forgot my gloves!

Here ya go guys - finally found it!

Thanks Davie. Has anyone told you that you are the best admin we've ever had...

Gratuitous use, thank you

I'll be playing my first round later today

Looks a bit frosty outside my window this morning but I'm hoping to get R5 in later this morning. Depends if the full course is open or not

4 points after 7 holes.

Nuff said.

What a great day to be out today - for mid December weather that was about as great as it gets

11am tee time, and still some of the greens were rock hard with frost but for December I can live with conditions like that

Trimmed another couple of shots off the eclectic score - got rid of the last two 6s on my card. Now it will REALLY get tough as I can't see any easy improvements now. Birdies or tough pars (for me) is the only way I can improve now.

Not easy out there though with the ground very wet and heavy but 32 pts in those conditions isn't too bad. Just a bit gutted I lost the money in our little friendly game after being 4pts ahead with 3 to play. A scrappy 6 on 7 (we teed off on the 10th) followed by a lost ball on 8 when the low sunshine meant none of the 4 of us saw where it went, and my lead was gone. Good bogey (net par) on the last wasn't quite enough. Can't complain though after such great December conditions.

PM to Grumps with score details

Davie wrote:What a great day to be out today - for mid December weather that was about as great as it gets

One of the benefits of global warming! We'll find out the others soon enough.

Mercurio wrote:4 points after 7 holes.

Nuff said.

Now don't go throwing yourself in front of a train Merc...think of all that inconvenience!

BlueCoverman wrote:

Mercurio wrote:4 points after 7 holes.

Nuff said.

Now don't go throwing yourself in front of a train Merc...think of all that inconvenience!

Is there any need for such insensitivity?

BTW Grumps if you want to send me the leaderboard when you've updated it (or post it here), I'll update it in the lead post too

I'm off this week so was hoping to get a couple of rounds in. Problem is, its raining heavily today and the forecast for the rest of the week is for more of the same.

Davie, I'm about to catch up on some of the admin stuff so thanks for your offer. I'll email you an updated leaderboard shortly. Thanks Grumps

Mercurio wrote:

BlueCoverman wrote:

Mercurio wrote:4 points after 7 holes.

Nuff said.

Now don't go throwing yourself in front of a train Merc...think of all that inconvenience!

Is there any need for such insensitivity?

Apologies Merc...just a joke obviously, but on reflection rather a poor one!

I don't know BC. I thought yours was timely with just enough bite.

CURRENT LEADERBOARD (19.12.2011)

14 (4) Maverick
-12 (3) SetupDeterminesTheMotion
-11 (3) Hend085
-11 (4) Ban_Bam
-9 (6) Hibbz
-9 (5) Davie
-9 (4) OldParwin
-9 (3) JDandfries
-8 (5) Drive4Show
-8 (4) Doc
-8 (4) MustPuttBetter
-8 (3) Eyetoldyouso
-7 (3) theshanker
-7 (3) JAS
-6 (3) NavyBlueShorts
-6 (3) Raycastleunited
-6 (2) Noshankingtonite
-6 (2) Turnip
-5 (4) Golfermartin
-2 (3) Mercurio

This is starting to get interesting now. The leaderboard is starting to bunch up behind Mav.

Thanks 1GG - I've updated the lead post also

Hi Grumps, sorry for the delay but i will email you my card from Sat now.
Not a bad round for me so i might move up a bit

Hoping to get a round in today as long as the weather stays dry!

Chris - Did you get your game in?

Also braving the conditions are Setup and Raycastle.

Any other takers over the festive season.

Merry Christmas to one and all. Grumps

Hoping to get a game tomorrow (Friday) - R6 for me. Getting to the nitty gritty now - will be tough to improve any more

managed to get R6 in today before the rain arrived (it's lashing down now and I'd be surprised if the course is open tomorrow if this continues!)

Nothing to add to my scores though Grumps - a very strange round as I played quite well and equalled a lot of my current best scores to come in with 35 points in very windy and damp (underfoot) conditions

So happy with the game but no improvements to the eclectic. Only two more rounds for me now! Hopefully midweek next week depending on the weather - I'll confirm nearer the time

1GrumpyGolfer wrote:Chris - Did you get your game in?

Been off all week and got 3 rounds in, will try and get the card scanned later. Had 3 bad front nines and 3 good back nines.

Looking to get R7 in on Wednesday. I may not win this comp but I could be the first to complete 8 rounds

R7 complete today. Beautiful conditions for the time of year and the course is still standing up amazingly well. The only thing I noticed today was how SLOW the greens were - even up until just last week they were still playing (relatively for the time of year) quickly but I don't think they've been cut for a few days and all of us struggled to get the ball to the hole. Still running very true for the time of year, just need hitting!

Only knocked one more shot off my eclectic though I scored 37 pts with one NR on the card

One more round for me but I'll have to play well to shave any more shots off. I'll PM 1GG with the details

The one thing I'm having to come to terms with (though its a very nice problem to have!) is that I finally seem to have my slice (with driver and 3 wood) under control! I've been struggling with that almost all my playing life and now I'm hitting it straighter I'm finding it VERY hard to have confidence to aim straighter and not play for the fade/slice! Still have very gentle fade with the driver but only missed one fairway today and almost every shot was down the left! I'm been playing second shots from parts of the course I've never visited before!

Grumpster - need to blow the Christmas cobwebs off. Playing my 3rd eclectic round today. Will email you later on

Grumpster - 3rd round (well the 9-holes I managed while freezing my tits off waiting behind 3 successive 4-balls from Hacksville) has been played. Nowt to add; should have stayed in the warmth of my scratcher playing with my ****

Will be getting my 4th round in today