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I’ve been enjoying playing in competitions for the first time. Up to double figures now.

Think I have most of the etiquette down but one area I’m not sure of is searching for balls, both my own and my partners, particularly on a course that I’m not familiar with. I’ve been both the guy mostly in the fairway most of the day helping others and also been the guy in the group needing the most help.

Are there unspoken rules? Am I meant to keep helping a guy when it’s the tenth time and it’s slowing everything down and he is shooting way over his handicap? Am I being a prick if I insist on my three minutes when and expect a bit of help when I’m shooting a decent score?

If it’s my ball, after the second or third time people have had to spend time looking for mine, I’m giving a 60 second cursory look and going to the provisional.

Due to work and family commitments I will only be able to play at weekends for at least the next couple of years. Weekday rounds would be so rare that they wouldn't really factor into the decision.

I am wondering if there is a cheaper option than going for full membership, in North Dublin, for someone looking to play about 20 to 30 early weekend rounds per year (teeing off between 7:30am and 9am on weekend mornings), mainly looking for casual weekend competitions so have a very narrow window that many other people are also looking for so hoping there might be a suitable option.

My limit would be €1,000 per year or a max €50 per round.

Thanks.

Hello,

I have about 700 to spend on a set of irons. Does it make sense to find a new set for 700 or look around for something second hand which would be considered higher quality? Currently a 20 handicap in Dublin

Thanks

First time going to any sort of golf competition as a spectator, what's the ''rules'' for attire?

Sat by the 18th green the other day watching three groups of American tourists finish up in flat-calm weather. Out of all 12 players, exactly one actually holed out a putt—the rest were all given gimmies on slippery, sloped knee-knockers.

​I was chatting with the starter/caddy afterward, and he told me he looped for an American the day before who boasted a 6-handicap and shot a 122.

​Links golf is tough, but a legitimate 6 is never carding a 122 in benign weather. If you're picking up 4-foot putts all day back home, are you actually playing to your index?

I have a G430 max with stock Alta 55s shaft. Driver is the worst part of my game by far. Last lesson I had, the pro suggested trying to get fit for a shaft.

What budget would I need to go to a decent fitter and also allow for some flexibility depending what shaft they recommend? I could stretch to around €350. Am I being unrealistic here as I see the likes of foregolf charging a lot just for the fitting itself.

Where to sell these ?

Facebook marketplace and adverts have gone to the dogs and they arnt worth a lot to me.

I thought of Vinted but it’s just for clothes, is there any good golf forums I can post to?

I’m doing a clear out of some of the gadgets and training aids. I’ve a bucket of stuff from connection bands, wrist trainers , speed trainers
Stuff that has been great for my golf to stuff that has never been used

Hi all

Couple of Aussies looking to do a road trip through your beautiful country next April/May to enjoy all things golf & Guinness.

Any hidden gems you would recommend around Dublin/Cork/Galway/Limerick areas that won’t break the budget?

We be coming off a week at St Andrew’s so not too set on playing all the big names, just happy to experience proper Irish golf culture.

Cheers 🏌️‍♂️

Hey,

Been trying to get back into golf here after a lengthy break (over 10 years.) I believe someone was previously trying to get a GolfIreland golf society off the ground.

Did it end up going anywhere?

Hey everyone,

Was browsing the web trying to find nice courses to play and the rates can be extortionate. I rang Dromoland Castle Golf (their website is advertised at €225) and after trying (and failing!) to haggle with the girl in the pro shop, near the end of our conversation she happened to ask if I was a Golf Ireland member and told me the Golf Ireland rate was €95. By no means advertised online, etc.

Here's my question- are there any other top courses with a similar discount for Golf Ireland members?? Can we create a list. I'm starting here:

Dromoland €225 - GUI - €95

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