Golfing In The City? « Hopeless Romantic's Blog

Saturday, October 03, 2009

Golfing In The City?

Thanks to Shean for the photo :)

On Monday evening, Shean and I decided to check out Bangsar Shopping Complex as we've not seen the place after the renovations.

We walked around aimlessly until I remembered reading about a golf simulator place inside BSC.

We found it, it's called City Golf.

Walked in only to take a look, very impressive place.

Then this dude offered to give us a free tour of City Golf. Nice guy named Zac.

He showed us how the simulators work, the list of international courses, the range of clubs provided, the competitions and the promotional rates.

Shean and I got to try a few shots. AWESOME! :D

Shean doing his thing.

I was introduced to shiny new clubs. I must tell you what they were!

King Cobra S9-1 driver. Cobra S2 irons. Titleist Vokey Design wedges. Titleist Scotty Cameron putters.

I first picked a 7-iron. In my mind, I was thinking, "I cannot fail to hit a clean and good one with a 7-iron!"

Setup, backswing, blast.

Computer says I hit it 128 meters. 128 METERS, better than what I usually do at the driving range!

Very nice.

I instantly felt a rush of confidence running through me. Zac then tells me to try the driver.

I picked up the driver. Holding it and addressing the ball, I couldn't quite focus because the only thing going through my mind was, "OMG, King Cobra S9-1. I AM CAMILO VILLEGAS!"

THWACK!

Crap shot. Bummer. It was so embarrassing!

Time for some chipping.

I proceeded to pick up a 60-degree wedge.

Mind you, this is the Titleist Vokey Design wedge which is rated the best wedge in Golf Digest Magazine's Hot List 2009.

I managed to chip a nice one to within one feet from the pin.

The fake rough was actually pretty cool.

I then got to try putting, which I was really curious about.

I mean, putting the ball to the screen? Then what?

That was exactly it, but you gotta putt it to the right path with the right amount of speed.

This is a real test.

Uphill slope, breaking to the left. Distance: 8.2 meters.

I picked up the Titleist Scotty Cameron putter.

Very nice balanced and weighted feel, something I'm comfortable with.

At first attempt, I missed by inches. Darn left break.

I positioned myself for the second try.

"Kingsley, this ain't new, you sink these putts easily," I thought.

Hit the ball, followed-through well, and watched the ball as I maintained my position.

In the hole!

Man, was I happy :)

It was really fun to be able to hit a few balls in a shopping complex.

Now, I wanna play some real golf again, please!

-kingsley sia-

Posted at 01:35 am by dogwood

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