Today’s Golfer UK — December 2017

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David Howell @davidhowell530

My caddy noticed I’d teed up in front of tee

marker on 18 today, 2 shot penalty, 1st day with

me, honest as the day is long. #Integrity

(365) of TG. While I see his point,
there is nothing stopping you taking
a drop a la Jordan Spieth in The
Open. The real reason a club golfer
wouldn’t do it is their lack of
understanding of the rules. As far as
perfect greens go, don’t forget
Spieth and every pro has come
through the ranks at some stage as
club golfers. They are athletes in
their own right and the assistance
they receive is no different from any
other elite performer. The same
could be argued for Premier League
footballers, who have dietitians,
psychologists and coaches to allow
them to just turn up, play and
perform at their best.
JAMES KIMBERLEY, SURREY

77 reasons to get fitted
I have always been somewhat
dubious about the claims made in
relation to the benefits of club fitting
for the average mid-to-high
handicapper (I play off 18).
My doubts were confirmed when,
after taking delivery of a brand new
set of custom-fitted clubs, I shot 103
in my first round using them. For
some reason, the clubs which had
worked so well on the range wouldn’t
work on the course.
To say that I was frustrated would
be an understatement and while I
was tempted to chuck my new sticks
into the nearest lake and revert to
my (very) mixed bag of woods,
hybrids and 20-year-old Big Bertha
irons, I decided to persevere. Next
time out, I shot 83. Encouraged, I
played again 24 hours later and shot

a 77 – my lowest score ever. Am I a

convert to custom fitting? You bet!

BOB PRICE, BIRMINGHAM

Unacceptable decision

I was appalled when I read Gareth

Jones’ letter (issue 366) about the

total crassness of this golf club. How

can this decision be allowed to

stand? The buffet has no direct

relationship to the round of golf. If I

was Gareth, I would take option D

and make a formal complaint to the

Committee and attach a copy to the

county chairman. As far I’m

concerned, this is a breach of golf

rules and poor etiquette on behalf of

the golf club.

NEVILLE HAINES, EMAIL

Magical municipals

I am lucky enough to live in a part of

the UK where I am blessed with

many fine golf courses in a 10-mile

radius, including Wallasey and Royal

Liverpool. There are also several

municipals dotted around such as

Hoylake municipal, which doubles as

a practice ground when the Open

comes to the Wirral. Municipals can

offer amazing value for money and

for just over £30 a month, I can

enjoy all of the local council’s

facilities including unlimited use of

four golf courses. I think it’s high

time for the TG Top 50 municipals!

GEOFF WHITE, EMAIL

The frustrating game

How can you forget to play golf? I

played last week, shot 82 off 11, and

all was good. Then I played at the

weekend – first hole, top, top, thin,

double. Next hole par. Next hole

pulled one into the water. Next hole...

par. Aaaarrrrgh! My inconsistency is

driving me mad – if I just get keep

those “others” down to bogeys I’d be

much happier? I can hit the ball, I

can chip, I can putt... I just can’t

seem to have a round without at

least one disaster hole. Help!

CHRIS POWELL, EMAIL

Spieth rules

Knowledge is

power for the pros.