Kilted Arab
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- Apr 30, 2005
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Logging in from an unreliable hotel computer, but will do my best to get this out before it crashes again.
First of all, the facts.
1. Irish and Dave are top-rate blokes, was worth making the trip just to meet with two thoroughly decent guys
2. Portstewart Strand course is truly awesome, many great holes and no bad ones - and the views are damned good. Second only to those you get in Scotland, I'd say..!
3. I have never, ever played on such a windy day. On several holes I found it hard to stay on my feet when driving. I think the wind added nearly 40 yards to my nine iron, no idea what that translates to in mph
4. I believe my reputation as the worst golfer on GR has been cemented
5. DI scored a beautiful hole-in-one on a 160yd par three with a 40mph cross wind - well done fella
6. IG is a perfect host and doesnt mind spending time searching for his oppo's lost balls on every hole. He also doesnt mind using his Irish Charm on any female golfers who happen to be on the course...
Now, semi-facts with some poetic licence...
1. IG and DI have invented a new language and all credit to them for that. All I could hear was stuff like "To be sure...loughchreac graic couchenhough...so it is" followed by roars of laughter. They may have been discussing my swing
2. IG has a penchant for getting his tackle out every couple of holes. I dunno, maybe it's medical.
3. DI was wearing a very odd pair of breeks, a wide pinstripe number - possibly all the rage in Dublin. Or maybe because of his early start it was too dark for him to see what he was putting on before he left the house rop:
4. If IG asks you to admire the sunset over Donegal - refuse!
5. There is a secret to IG's winning ways and I fully intend to expose him! (makes a change from him constantly exposing himself..!!). Photographic evidence shall be provided in a couple of weeks when I return to the desert!
Well, that's all from me for now. Photos in a couple of weeks. All thanks to the Irish lads for a great day out - poor golf but fantastic memories. Cheers lads, hope we can do it again sometime.
KA
First of all, the facts.
1. Irish and Dave are top-rate blokes, was worth making the trip just to meet with two thoroughly decent guys
2. Portstewart Strand course is truly awesome, many great holes and no bad ones - and the views are damned good. Second only to those you get in Scotland, I'd say..!
3. I have never, ever played on such a windy day. On several holes I found it hard to stay on my feet when driving. I think the wind added nearly 40 yards to my nine iron, no idea what that translates to in mph
4. I believe my reputation as the worst golfer on GR has been cemented
5. DI scored a beautiful hole-in-one on a 160yd par three with a 40mph cross wind - well done fella
6. IG is a perfect host and doesnt mind spending time searching for his oppo's lost balls on every hole. He also doesnt mind using his Irish Charm on any female golfers who happen to be on the course...
Now, semi-facts with some poetic licence...
1. IG and DI have invented a new language and all credit to them for that. All I could hear was stuff like "To be sure...loughchreac graic couchenhough...so it is" followed by roars of laughter. They may have been discussing my swing
2. IG has a penchant for getting his tackle out every couple of holes. I dunno, maybe it's medical.
3. DI was wearing a very odd pair of breeks, a wide pinstripe number - possibly all the rage in Dublin. Or maybe because of his early start it was too dark for him to see what he was putting on before he left the house rop:
4. If IG asks you to admire the sunset over Donegal - refuse!
5. There is a secret to IG's winning ways and I fully intend to expose him! (makes a change from him constantly exposing himself..!!). Photographic evidence shall be provided in a couple of weeks when I return to the desert!
Well, that's all from me for now. Photos in a couple of weeks. All thanks to the Irish lads for a great day out - poor golf but fantastic memories. Cheers lads, hope we can do it again sometime.
KA