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Richard Pennell

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The first cut is the deepest
« on: July 11, 2005, 01:54:18 PM »
This Friday I will be back in the Cardiff area of Wales, where I lived for 17 years, and I've arranged a game with my old matchplay adversary at the course where we spent our youth, Wenvoe Castle. Its about 6 or 7 years since I moved away, and in that time I've been lucky enough to play some great courses both at home and abroad. But Wenvoe still holds a very special place in my heart and I can't wait to hit that customary big slice off the first tee! It will be interesting to see if I can think my way around the course any better these days - knowing where to hit the ball is no guarantee of success. Anyone else get unreasonably excited to return to their home courses?
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David Sneddon

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Re:The first cut is the deepest
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2005, 02:34:18 PM »
I played my old home course - Canmore GC in Dunfermline a few years back for the first time in well over 15 years.  It was a true joy to play it again - many memories of match-play on summer evenings, playing until dark.  I was amazed at the growth in some of the trees, they were just saplings when I left for Canada.

I played Wenvoe back in the late 1960's - my cousin lives in Pencoed now, but lived in the Canton area of Cardiff back then.
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Allan Hutton

Re:The first cut is the deepest
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2005, 02:54:33 PM »
All the time.

In addition to Canmore...nothing quite like the green in the quarry, Pitreavie GC, Aberdour GC, and one of my all time (emotional favourties) a track called Muckhart near Gleneagles.

Trouble is, on my returns to Scotland, I continue to make the same old mistakes.....Never Learn.

I think the 'fun' aspect more than offsets any dubious architecture or conditioning, which is why mixing it up is fun.....Can a great golfing experience be had on a less than great course?
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Stuart Hallett

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Re:The first cut is the deepest
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2005, 02:56:20 PM »
Richard,

I'm returning to my native Somerset later this month, and plan to play Burnham & Berrow for the first time in 6 years. My family has always played there, but only recently did I understand the architectural history at the club. I'm ashamed to say that I was so blinkered for so long, for me, it was just another golf course that happened to be close to home.

I am also very impatient to play Saunton and Westward Ho!for the same reasons as above. I just hope my wife takes to caddying, the deal was to visit the Devon and Cornwall coast for cream teas, etc. God help her if we get close to Trevose or St.Enodoc.

England, Old England !
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