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2023 Andyson Memorial

Thu, Jul 11 2024 3:58 PM (497 replies)
  • JMH1
    304 Posts
    Sun, Oct 1 2023 6:42 AM

    needed a couple of eagles, but I got there


  • MioKontic
    4,661 Posts
    Sun, Oct 1 2023 9:17 AM

    TomCarioca:
    Unfortunately was late on my RSG round.

    I was very surprised not to see you post a score.  I even looked at your score history a couple of times during the week to see if you had played it and forgot to post.

    I have set some rules for what I felt would make it a smooth running of the tournament, for both the players adn myself, and if I start bending some rules for some players it can very quickly get out of hand, so I try to stick to the rules consistently in order to be fair to all players.  I'm not saying the rules are always right, but I don't think they're too bad, and adhering to them in a consistent way is the only way to be fair to everyone.

    Remember you are still in the matchplay event.  Many thanks for entering the tournament

     

  • MioKontic
    4,661 Posts
    Sun, Oct 1 2023 12:25 PM

    That's me done for this year, Chambers Bay got the better of me too.  It's not a course I play particularly well, and I do think wind direction, particularly in medium or high winds, plays a big part in what you can score.  For instance, being downwind on #8 gives you a chance for an eagle, but into wind and you are looking at par because of the severity of the slope around the cup.  I was only -2 after 9, and although I didn't drop a shot the whole round I just didn't make enough birdies.

  • HamdenPro
    2,541 Posts
    Sun, Oct 1 2023 3:52 PM

    Just squeaked in on the last hole - whew!

  • MioKontic
    4,661 Posts
    Sun, Oct 1 2023 6:03 PM

    HamdenPro:

    Just squeaked in on the last hole - whew!

    Well done HP.  And a perfect example of exactly what I was saying about wind direction.  I'm guessing you had a tailwind on hole #8 and managed to get a very good eagle, possibly going past the flag, up the slope, then back down to finish somewhere near the hole?  I, on the other hand, had a 16-18 headwind, so I was still over 60yds short of the flag after my 2nd shot.  I put my approach to 5ft below the hole, but with that huge bit of slope just before the cup, the ball veered right and I missed the birdie putt.

    Again, well done, and good luck in the next round.

  • HamdenPro
    2,541 Posts
    Mon, Oct 2 2023 8:58 AM

    MioKontic:
    I'm guessing had a tailwind on hole #8 and managed to get a very good eagle, possibly going past the flag, up the slope, then back down to finish somewhere near the hole?

    Yep, I had 17 mph going to the 2 O'clock direction. I had a very good drive, after calculating my approach for wind and elevation, I added an extra 5 or so yards and hit far left of flag (to avoid the bunkers and crap), it hit the green, rolled up and across the hill and down, and settled in about 5 feet below cup.

    A lucky shot and an even luckier putt.

  • Beryman
    9,100 Posts
    Mon, Oct 2 2023 9:19 AM

    i was totally unfamiliar with many of the new holes, was guessing of several of them

    10.02.23 Chambers Bay, Full 18 Tour Champion 62

  • MioKontic
    4,661 Posts
    Mon, Oct 2 2023 10:56 AM

    HamdenPro:
    (to avoid the bunkers and crap)

    Couldn't help thinking what bunkers?  There aren't any bunkers on #8.  Then I realised you were referring to the previous par 5 with the elevated green.  I too hit that green, the ball ran into that far left corner of the bottom tier, then ran all the way back down, past the flag, and right down to the fringe.  Long putt for eagle which I just missed.

  • HamdenPro
    2,541 Posts
    Mon, Oct 2 2023 11:19 AM

    MioKontic:
    Couldn't help thinking what bunkers?  There aren't any bunkers on #8.  Then I realised you were referring to the previous par 5 with the elevated green. 

    Oops, oh well, tbh, I do not remember the #8 par 5 then. I did a few "hits" to start my round and I guess I have no recollection after the 7th hole.

    As for my total score, I am more surprised as you. Wish I remembered playing.

  • kasia1967
    1,413 Posts
    Tue, Oct 3 2023 3:19 PM

    Posting for   Beermoose60.....Bob

     

     

    10.03.23 Chambers Bay, Full 18 Tour Legend 62
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