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Retired PGA Professional. Golf mad, long suffering Bristol City fan and keen cyclist.

Hampshire
Joined May 2011
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
I don’t understand the anger about the golf ball roll back. It will make no difference whatsoever to the average golfer and puts golf back on a path of sustainability. It will also help bring back certain skills in the pro game that have been eradicated over the past 2 decades. The people who are upset about this decision shouldn’t be mad at the governing bodies, they should be mad at elite pros and club/ball manufacturers because they didn’t want bifurcation. The governing bodies presented us with that option earlier this year. Elite pros and ball manufacturers think bifurcation would negatively affect their bottom lines, when in reality, the game is already bifurcated. You think we play the same stuff you do? They put pressure on the governing bodies to roll it back to a lesser degree for everyone. Bifurcation was the logical answer for everyone, but yet again in this game, money talks.
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley not backing down on the club's support of a rollback today, and in fact doubling down on it, saying the club believes strongly that the game of golf has become too one dimensional at the highest level.
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Lovely day and game @LinksGolfSussex today. Course in great condition a friendly welcome as always and the sun was out. Thank you!!
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Good to see @TCF Eddie swinging it well at @sunningdalegolf this morning.
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Check out what our customers had to say about our service this week!⭐
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
If you retweet this post, you could win a chance to go to the 154th Open Championship!! (Plus some merch) youtu.be/2YsQkKMNvS0
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I would love to play in this next year. Persimmons and Macgregor tourney blades at the ready!!
The Cookie Jar Retro Day - A nod to golfing heritage ⛳🍪 Persimmon woods, vintage irons, and elegant swings - proving that true style is timeless. A fantastic day celebrating the roots of the game. Thank you to everyone who joined!
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
The right (and wrong) way to rake a bunker, according to legendary caddie Mike “Fluff” Cowan.
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That was such a good golf ball!! #spinner
Replying to @HartleyGolfShop
Haha you may well have had!! jR
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I think I may have sold you that Justin!
Amazing what you find in storage, when having a clear out!!!
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
🚨 Thief Alert 🚨 These two lovely gents have been busy today in the Swindon area stealing clubs from two golf stores! All golf clubs please be vigilant and please share and make them infamous!!
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
Sad to learn of the passing of phenomenal soul singer Frankie Beverly . His performances with Maze at Hammersmith Odeon were on another level …so spiritual . Thanks to ⁦@RobbieVincent⁩ for introducing me to him and his music at Radio London back in the day Rip Frankie
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PGA Super 60s @Forbyhall big field of over 80 pairs #needtheAgame
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On my way!!
Right, time to head to Aldershot! 🛣️ Who's coming tonight? 🙋‍♂️
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Well played Darren!! I told you the grip change was worth doing!!
Congratulations to Darren on becoming the 2024 Club Champion today with a wonderful gross 36-hole score of 146. Retaining his title and now the outright leader of most club championships. Thank you to so many of you for staying for the presentation. #altongolfclub
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
What a treat to be 1st off @Blackmoorgolf this morning. Course was in INCREDIBLE shape. The best presented/conditioned inland course I've played this year. Lots of improvements... bunker work is superb. Greens were insanely good - so pure and a great speed. An absolute MUST PLAY
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Looks like the pose after getting 2 cherry’s on the fruit machine at HW!!
A treat to model the new SS2024 apparel from @FootJoy @BrocketHall on @GolfMonthly gear day. For your 20% discount enter ‘HotGolfer’ at the checkout
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Hi Jonathan. PGA for 40 years.
If you’re a member of the 🇬🇧@ThePGA and follow me, can you let me know? Thnx 👍🏼
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
If anyone can help Kate 🙏
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Cant believe I’m writing this but 💔 If anyone sees anything on FB market place / eBay / gumtree etc or anywhere near Barnes please let me know. Absolutely heartbroken.
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The Retired PGA Pro retweeted
Fitting really matters, especially when your golf instructor chips in! @pingtour
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