Scottish Winter Warmer 24 Feb Belleisle

[MisterS3]

UPDATE: 14 Feb 2007
Tee times are:
10:04
10:11
10:18
10:25




Okay, its booked.

Thanks to Mrs. OldNovice.

Oh and Mr. OldNovice for picking such a helpful lady to marry:)

Scottish Winter Warmer 2007

Date: Sat 24 Feb 2007
Venue: Belleisle Golf Course, Ayr
First Tee Off Time: 9:57
Slots Booked: 4 Tee off Times / 16 Players



I will be collecting all payments.
To reach me by 31 Jan 2007
Payment of £15 deposit secures your place.
Full Payment will be required in advance of the day


Costs
Round £22
Breakfast Rolls & High Tea £12.50
Total £34.50

I'll accept cheques, cash, or paypal(paypal fee's payable 3.4% + £.20 = £1.38 - however its actually a fee of £1.43!! No idea. Buy shares in Paypal.)

If paying by cheque, i won't cash the cheque until i've paid for Belleisle.

Post here if you wish to play, and PM me for details of how to make either deposit or full payment.

Will be good to see the old GM crowd and many of the new MG crowd too.

Trolleys are okay, and its lift and place in the first cut.

Cheers

Ian

[MisterS3]

Line up so far

1. MisterS3 (17) - Paid
2. Troon Stevie(10) - Freedom of Ayrshire
3. ScotsTam - £15 Deposit Cheque Received
4. Son of ScotsTam (17) - 15 Deposit Cheque Received
5. OldNovice (12) - £15.35 deposit paid
6. Cliche Guevera(18) - Paid (owed £5.50)
7. Shanker(22) - Full PaymentCheque Received
8. Keve(6) - Paid
9. Chopper(9) - Paid £26
10. Old Novice's Mate Ross - £15.35 deposit paid
11. Keve's Mate Robert(8) - Paid
12. Shanker's Brother Ross(8) - Will use Shankers Payment as Deposit/Cash on Day
13. Paul - Cliche's Mate (16) - Cash on Day - guaranteed by Cliche
14. Grimlock (22) - Cheque in Post
15. Home of Golfer (14)- £15 Deposit Cheque Received
16. Golf Bhoy (12) - Wearing a Rangers scarf for 18 holes

[Troon Stevie]

How does that work with my Season Ticket then Ian.

I'll be there.

[MisterS3]

How does that work with my Season Ticket then Ian.

I'll be there.

Oh yeh - you're in (sorry Garry reminded me and i forgot!)

See you there :)

[scotstam]

Ian
Count me and the lad in.
Will PM you for details where you want cheque sent.
Looking forward to it, nice course.

[MisterS3]

Ian
Count me and the lad in.
Will PM you for details where you want cheque sent.
Looking forward to it, nice course.


Will be good to see you both again.

And i need to show son of i can actually hit a ball! :)

PM returned.

[MisterS3]

Whoops should really put Garry in the list :)

[Cliche Guevara]

Put me down also Ian.

Would it be easier to meet up and me give you the cash or do you want it sent on?

[MisterS3]

Put me down also Ian.

Would it be easier to meet up and me give you the cash or do you want it sent on?

Cash is cool :)

No Aussie Dollars mind :)

Hope you are having a great time and getting some golf in too :)

[Cliche Guevara]

Sadly mate, Im in Maryhill and looking at a carpet of snow!

Let me know what suits to get you the cash e.g.when you will be back at the range.

[MisterS3]

Sadly mate, Im in Maryhill and looking at a carpet of snow!

Let me know what suits to get you the cash e.g.when you will be back at the range.

Ah didn't realise you were back! Hope was great hols mate.

Was gonna go up tonight but still at work...

Let me know when you are working next.

Kev is showing signs of a range rat too up at WofG :)

Cash - no rush...wait until i pay Belleisle.

[Cliche Guevara]

I'll probably be working from Saturday onwards.

Ill get my jinx working of Kev at the range and hell be shanking it with the best of them (just in time for Belleisle).

[OldNovice]

as u know im in will mail u ian with payemeny details :D

nice to have u on board cliche

[shanker]

PM Sent

[Kevé]

I'm in, PM me your details Ian and I'll PayPal you, £1 extra to cover costs ok?


Ill get my jinx working of Kev at the range and hell be shanking it with the best of them (just in time for Belleisle).

Have a read at my post on Ians MOT thread.

[MisterS3]

I'm in, PM me your details Ian and I'll PayPal you, £1 extra to cover costs ok?



Have a read at my post on Ians MOT thread.


Fee's are 3.4% plus 20p which i work out at £1.38.


Here's the link to thread Kev's talking about World of Golf Offers Thread (http://www.moongolfer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2558)

[golf_bhoy]

Posting this just to keep me "informed" via e-mail, since I can't commit to it yet, the 24th of February being a Scottish Cup date.

Depends on result against Livingston (4th February), where the next round draw takes us if successful, and whether that next tie gets shifted for live TV coverage.

[BigJim]

Depends on result against Livingston (4th February), where the next round draw takes us if successful, and whether that next tie gets shifted for live TV coverage.

Thistle at Firhill and then we'll either both miss it or make it. Wonder who we'll get in the semis.....:p

[OldNovice]

Is this all the ppl that want to go to this outing???? :(

[MisterS3]

Is this all the ppl that want to go to this outing???? :(

We'll fill the slots is easy....just waiting for MG members to get in first.

If not..i'm sure between us we can get 8 people.

[Scotty01292]

Wish I could come to this one, guys. Belleisle's a nice course. I'm going to Crieff Hydro, playing golf, that weekend, for my dad's birthday.

[Kevé]

We'll fill the slots is easy....just waiting for MG members to get in first.

If not..i'm sure between us we can get 8 people.

Give it a chance guys, it's only been 2 days, keep bumping.

[Kevé]

Bump again:rolleyesw:

[OldNovice]

spoke to Ross who played with us at Letham he is up for the outing also
think thats us at 9 now!!! :D

[MisterS3]

spoke to Ross who played with us at Letham he is up for the outing also
think thats us at 9 now!!! :D


Is that the bloke that won LG? :)

Can you get him to send me a cheque a la pm is sent.

[OldNovice]

ross is the 1 that plays at eastwood golf course
went out with keve & steve

[MisterS3]

ross is the 1 that plays at eastwood golf course
went out with keve & steve

Oh yeh, sorry remember him, now.
Chatted to him on the way back.
Nice addition.

IIRC plays off 10 with a unique swing?

[Kevé]

Nice guy, I'd be happy to be paired with him again, big Robert that came to the night out a probably but needs to check his shifts.

[MisterS3]

Had this question...so thought i'd answer here.

Trolleys are okay, and its lift and place in the first cut.

[MisterS3]

Paypal total is £35.93 (not sure how they come to that figure..but having received Kev's payment, i have worked out this is the figure required)

Ta

[OldNovice]

ian r they charging u 19% for paypal??
£30 x 19% + 20p = £35.90
thats a bit steep

[Kevé]

It's £34.50 plus charges Garry.

[OldNovice]

oops was just thinking about the deposit for ross & i :o :o

[MisterS3]

oops was just thinking about the deposit for ross & i :o :o


I'll obviously only write a cheque for Belleisle for the money i've received! :)

[MisterS3]

Roberts money received - cheers Kev

[OldNovice]

is this us r we gonna have 11 bodies?????

[MisterS3]

Shanker - cheque received :)

[shanker]

Cheers :)

[BigJim]

is this us r we gonna have 11 bodies?????

I think me and Golf Bhoy are waiting on the Scottish cup draw (if any of our teams are in it)

[BigJim]

Both in the draw - but I'd guess that GB's game will be moved to Sunday for TV and I'll have to visit sunny Dunfermline instead of playing golf.

[golf_bhoy]

Both in the draw - but I'd guess that GB's game will be moved to Sunday for TV and I'll have to visit sunny Dunfermline instead of playing golf.

And depending on medical reports, golf_ghirl's mum may get the all-clear to travel, in which case g_g will disappearing down south that weekend to bring her here. So best to count me out entirely at this point, unless there is a space and I get a last-minute reprieve.

[Kevé]

You two and your football, get your prioroties right for gawd sake!!
You can watch football anytime and it's hardly a final!!
Moongolfer need you!!

Trophy purchased this afternoon, collecting it later in the week once it's engraved, I'll post a pic.

[golf_bhoy]

You two and your football, get your prioroties right for gawd sake!!
You can watch football anytime and it's hardly a final!!
Moongolfer need you!!

Trophy purchased this afternoon, collecting it later in the week once it's engraved, I'll post a pic.

The Tulloch Stadium is one of the smaller grounds in Scotland so chances of a ticket are pretty slim. Add the fact it might be televised with a 1pm kick-off, and there's little chance of me going to Inverness. I can't do anything about golf_ghirl's trip but wait and see if it's called off - if it's on, I can't get a childminder for the length of time needed for a golf outing.

[Kevé]

I can't get a childminder for the length of time needed for a golf outing.

I'm sure some of the guys would cough up for a caddie!!

[BigJim]

You two and your football, get your prioroties right for gawd sake!!
You can watch football anytime and it's hardly a final!!
Moongolfer need you!!

Trophy purchased this afternoon, collecting it later in the week once it's engraved, I'll post a pic.

It's Thistle we're talking about. Quarter finals are our finals.

[MisterS3]

Shankers Brother - IN:)

[shanker]

Shankers Brother - IN:)

Cheers:)

[golf_bhoy]

I'm sure some of the guys would cough up for a caddie!!

Yes, but how many can take a 5 year old as a swing critic? The abuse I get at the range at times ... most of it deserved right enough ... :twitcy:

[MisterS3]

Tam and Son of....cheque recieved today. Cheers

[scotstam]

Thanks Ian....sometimes she does as she is told.

[OldNovice]

are we all sorted at 12 ppl then if so will cancel other time as we only have a cpl of weeks left????

[Cliche Guevara]

Whats the panic Garry?

Still plenty of time to drum up more faces.

[OldNovice]

just dont want there 2 b a problem if we cant fill the other time!!
we have had 3 friends come along 2 fill the 3 of 4 times we have at the mo!

[Cliche Guevara]

whats the story re cancellation times i.e. cut off dates and deposits etc?

as Id like to give some more time to see if anyone else can make it on the day,
but happy to go with the concensus on when we stop taking names, to avoid any costs we will incurr if we leave it till on the day

[Kevé]

4 times, 12 people = 4 X 3 balls or is my arithmetic wrong? Were 4 balls specified when it was booked?
We need to leave a space for Jim incase he can come.

[Cliche Guevara]

4 times, 12 people = 4 X 3 balls or is my arithmetic wrong? Were 4 balls specified when it was booked?
We need to leave a space for Jim incase he can come.

Kev, you edited your post before I could make a sarcy comment about how good your arithmetic is considering you went to Our Lady's.;)

Ians list for the day out had 16 places, so I think (probably wrongly) this is what Garry was getting at and also why I replied about the cut off date :confused:

[Pepper]

MisterS3 I would like to try and make it but I start a new job on Monday so I will not know if I can make it until the week of the 24th.

[Cliche Guevara]

Ian, my mate Paul would like to come to Belleisle if places still available.

(Let me know what you want to do about payment)

He will have met some of the guys before as he attended the GM day at Kames Valley.

[MisterS3]

MisterS3 I would like to try and make it but I start a new job on Monday so I will not know if I can make it until the week of the 24th.

No worries....should be cool...i'll call up monday (unless Garry's wife can do it :)) and check what's what, re booking 4 tee times for 12 players. If its cool, last min entries are no probs.

[MisterS3]

Ian, my mate Paul would like to come to Belleisle if places still available.

(Let me know what you want to do about payment)

He will have met some of the guys before as he attended the GM day at Kames Valley.

That's cool. Should be okay, but i'll check about any rules they have with regards to 3x3's and a 4.

As for payment...can do the pay pal thing or just wait till the day and i'll hold half your payment (remind me about the money i owe you next time i see you!) as deposit if that okay with you.

[OldNovice]

must b my mistake i thought we were booking 4 4 4balls,will phn them tomorrow to confirm what we have booked & if we have 2 play 4 or 3 balls,
they might b thinking its 4 so more cash 4 them.
we can send deposits for the 4 times with the thought of 4balls,

[Cliche Guevara]

Whats the state of play then guys?

Are we stopping at 12 players or is ther room for more, just so I can confirm with my mate, so he can make arrangements.

[MisterS3]

Okay spoke to Garry today.

Each tee time MUST be a 4 ball in terms of filling up the first 3 tee times at least (correct me if i misunderstood Garry)

So what I (and Garry) propose is that we pay deposit for golf (£5) for 4 tee times i.e 16 slots.
If only 12 turn up we lose £5 per person deposit = £20 - so at worst its no more £2 per person loss. If that's objectionable to anyone i'll cover the loss.

Note food deposit is separate and i'll pay that for people who've paid already and any rolls ups can be added.

[MisterS3]

Whats the state of play then guys?

Are we stopping at 12 players or is ther room for more, just so I can confirm with my mate, so he can make arrangements.


Room for more :)

[shanker]

Okay spoke to Garry today.

Each tee time MUST be a 4 ball in terms of filling up the first 3 tee times at least (correct me if i misunderstood Garry)

So what I (and Garry) propose is that we pay deposit for golf (£5) for 4 tee times i.e 16 slots.
If only 12 turn up we lose £5 per person deposit = £20 - so at worst its no more £2 per person loss. If that's objectionable to anyone i'll cover the loss.

Note food deposit is separate and i'll pay that for people who've paid already and any rolls ups can be added.


Can't see that being a problem Ian, for what is a pretty cheap days golf anyway.

[Kevé]

Aye, no worries from me either Ian.

[Cliche Guevara]

Cheers for the update gents, Ill let Paul know.

Im ok with the deposits thing too.

[scotstam]

Works fine for me Ian.

[MisterS3]

I called up Belleisle Golf Club to ask to whom they wanted the cheque made payable to and i was told to definitely not send one.
We are down as Pay on the Day.
FWIW I spoke to a guy called Ricky.

But i'll still assume the deposits totalling £80 will be payable, plus the remainder for those who play. I didn't fancy asking as it gives off the wrong vibes. I'm still confident of a 16 man turnout :)

I also did the same for the Belleisle Hotel and spoke to Wilma and will be sending cheque for the food today. 13 covers so far. Adding on shouldn't be an issue.

Cheers

PS - are we doing a £5 bring a prize thingy?

[OldNovice]

i think we should do the £5 "thingy" as u put it ian!!!
keve has got a trophie for the winner . but what format r we gonna play???
& will we b off full / 1/2 or 3/4 hcaps????????? (keve??).:rolleyes:

if we r agreed on the £5 we could use the deposit 2 get some prizes or we could just bring a bottle /cans/balls etc with us??

your thoughts fellow golfers!!!!! :rolleyes:

[MisterS3]

i think we should do the £5 "thingy" as u put it ian!!!
keve has got a trophie for the winner . but what format r we gonna play???
& will we b off full / 1/2 or 3/4 hcaps????????? (keve??).:rolleyes:

if we r agreed on the £5 we could use the deposit 2 get some prizes or we could just bring a bottle /cans/balls etc with us??

your thoughts fellow golfers!!!!! :rolleyes:

What were previous comps? Stableford @ Letham Grange wasn't it? So i guess its stableford again?

Erm..the deposit is part of the payment!! :confused: So we couldn't use it :)

My suggestion is that we each bring a £5 prize (no SMT hats :laugh:) which means nobody leaves empty handed.

[Forbesie]

Any idea what condition the course is in and if I could manage would it be worth travelling from Edinburgh to play the course (take it as read that it would be worth travelling to meet you guys - although I may have met a couple of you at Blairgowrie a couple of years back)

[shanker]

£5 prizes sound good.

Any idea of a timetable yet? I could be stuck without internet access for a few days next week.
Looks like I won't be home until late 23rd!

[Kevé]

Trophy is ready for collection so I should be picking it up tomorrow. I think stableford as usual for the format, it lets everyone have a balls up. I can't remember for sure but I think its always been full handicap.

Forbesie I'm not sure of the condition, obviously being February it'll not be at its best but hopefully should be good, you never know this time of year it could be snowing. Hope you can make it I'd like to meet you.

[Gord]

£5 prizes sound good.

Any idea of a timetable yet? I could be stuck without internet access for a few days next week.
Looks like I won't be home until late 23rd!


Are you also on TalkTalk? b'stards have left me high and dry til march 20th at the earliest!

[MisterS3]

Gord - you're conspicious by your absence?!!!!!!!

[GedK]

so, so jealous....

I'll be thinking of you all while I'm at work.....
Look forward to reading the reports though!

[MisterS3]

Tee times
10:04
10:11
10:18
10:25

Note to all:

There is wee plan to go out for a drink in Glasgow afterwards.
I'm guessing we'll be back in Glasgow by 6, so for those who want to go home, change, shower, drop the car off etc...there will be plenty of time.

Venue and details of post match meet to be arranged. Suggestions welcome.

[Grimlock]

Hi all,

Is there still spaces for one more? How do I pay for it. Cheque/cash on day or before. I don't have a paypal account. What are the travel arrangements?

[MisterS3]

Hi all,

Is there still spaces for one more? How do I pay for it. Cheque/cash on day or before. I don't have a paypal account. What are the travel arrangements?

Space available.

Travel arrangements to be made....but i'll nick my dad's car so have space for 3 other stand bags and 4 people :confused:

I'm sure there are others coming from glasgow. Getting there shouldn't be an issue.

PM me for details of where to send cheque (you can pay either deposit or full amount - see first page of this thread for amounts) and whether you are up for food too.

[chopper]

I will be leaving from Newton Mearns if anybody needs a lift.

[shanker]

Me and brother leaving from Paisley - should be able to fit two more in.

[shanker]

Are you also on TalkTalk? b'stards have left me high and dry til march 20th at the earliest!


Nah, I'm not with Talk Talk, just the mobile connection I use when I'm away is only good for the UK and I'll be in Dublin next week.:(

[MisterS3]

Okay we seem pretty sorted.....trophy is a good un...Kev i'm sure will post after work.

Was chatting with Kev & John about this and i was thinking that the 4 lowest H/C go out separately and then we do a draw to see who plays with who?

Would that be agreeable?

BTW - what are your handicaps?

[shanker]

Okay we seem pretty sorted.....trophy is a good un...Kev i'm sure will post after work.

Was chatting with Kev & John about this and i was thinking that the 4 lowest H/C go out separately and then we do a draw to see who plays with who?

Would that be agreeable?

BTW - what are your handicaps?

Me 23, brother (Ross) 8

[MisterS3]

I've added a few of the handicaps i think i know...feel free to correct me.

[Cliche Guevara]

Ian, Paul plays of 16 I think, I will confirm at the end of the week as he is working away this week.

cheers John

[MisterS3]

We can sort for sure on the day...just to give everyone a rough idea who will be the 4 'team' leaders as such.

[Home of Golfer]

Hopefully I shall be joining you lot. Sent you a pm MS3. I'm if there are still places, but looks like it. Shanker, if I get one of the last places, I will be travelling from Renfrew, if you could give us a lift it would be much appreciated

[MisterS3]

HofG - you are in.......

Just a reminder. Beers in Glasgow afterwards! That's the most important part of the day :laugh: (well as far as i'm concerned)

[shanker]

Hopefully I shall be joining you lot. Sent you a pm MS3. I'm if there are still places, but looks like it. Shanker, if I get one of the last places, I will be travelling from Renfrew, if you could give us a lift it would be much appreciated


Sure, I'll take you down no problems. Send me a PM.

[Kevé]

Big Robert's off 8 too and is up for the after-match swally too.
cannae be bothered going back out to the car to get the trophy to post a pic so I'll do it tomorrow..

[Kevé]

If everyone can post an up to date handicap I'll work out a batting order. I was thinking along the same lines as Ian. The 4 lowest go out in games 1 -4 lowest 1st then the next 4 go out in games 1 - 4 and so on.

[Home of Golfer]

14 - internet handicap, seems reasonable accurate, just shot +16 on the new course.

[Cliche Guevara]

Me - 18
Paul - 16

[MisterS3]

Got you guys already - ta (see 2nd post)

Its Neil, Tam, Son of, Garry and Ross that we need h/c's for.

[MisterS3]

If everyone can post an up to date handicap I'll work out a batting order. I was thinking along the same lines as Ian. The 4 lowest go out in games 1 -4 lowest 1st then the next 4 go out in games 1 - 4 and so on.

Come on Kev - its not Krypton Factor :laugh:

[chopper]

I'm off 9, going on 29.

[Kevé]

Garry's off 12.

It's scientific, took me ages to work it out.

you played with son of at letham Ian, no idea, I think Tam is single figures.

[MisterS3]

Garry's off 12.

It's scientific, took me ages to work it out.

I can only imagine the time you spent on it :laugh:

But i appreciate you contribution to the cause. Very selfless of you :)

[Kevé]

Nothing is too much trouble.

[Cliche Guevara]

Got you guys already - ta (see 2nd post)

Ian your powers of perception never cease to amaze me (do you loose your powers just like Samson when you lose the hair?) as I was totally unaware that I had previously divulged this information :rolleyes:

[MisterS3]

Ian your powers of perception never cease to amaze me (do you loose your powers just like Samson when you lose the hair?) as I was totally unaware that I had previously divulged this information :rolleyes:

I was meaning HofG too :tongue:

As for hair & Samson - well that could explain quite a lot of my failings since about 21 :)

BTW - i did have a quick check on howdidido for you as i had you down as 17 in my head and i had forgotten about that NR's you chucked in especially at the end of last season, in preparation for your "Cliche" Slam this year:)
(okay i didn't actually check - but it reads better if i did)

[Cliche Guevara]

BTW - i did have a quick check on howdidido for you as i had you down as 17 in my head and i had forgotten about that NR's you chucked in especially at the end of last season, in preparation for your "Cliche" Slam this year:)
(okay i didn't actually check - but it reads better if i did)


And you lot thought I didnt work on my handicap:tongue: the NR's are down to poor design of the Cawder layout notably, the clubhouse (bar) is too close to the cardwreckers 14 & 15, I rest my case m'lud.

[MisterS3]

BTW - i have no idea what you are doing to reply in such a manner that i've got to go in and fix the quoting...but whatever you are doing stop it :)

Hit "Quote" if you want to reply to a particular message and then start your text after the last [/QUOTE] and leave the bit that looks like [QUOTE=misters3;29765]

John - i concur with regards to 14 being very poorly postioned - next to all those big trees and water and around a corner and such a long walk. Rubbish.

[Home of Golfer]

I was meaning HofG too :tongue:

Were you the one asking for the handicaps? Did Keve say "everyone" in his post?

:tongue: :tongue: :twitcy:

[MisterS3]

Were you the one asking for the handicaps? Did Keve say "everyone" in his post?

:tongue: :tongue: :twitcy:

Got me on both accounts. (although i did ask for HC's first and Kev doesn't know what half the words he uses mean :))

But i hope that if you are playing with Garry (old Novice) you apply the rules of golf with the same gusto :laugh:

[Home of Golfer]

Is there something I should know about him?

[MisterS3]

Is there something I should know about him?

PM Sent

[OldNovice]

whats this thats being said about moi !!!!!!! :(

by the way the draw has been done was posted to ian last night :D

1 3 ball out 1st then 3 4 balls. if we have another sign up he will join the 3 ball

i think ross is off 9 or 10, i have still lost my hcap :mad:

[Home of Golfer]

ah, it was nothing too scandelous :p: . When will the actual groups be post then?

[Troon Stevie]

For the record I think Scotstam played off 11 when we played the Darley in december and I think son of was a bit higher.

Got my Season ticket sorted out today. If any of you guys want a game during the week between 9 and 4 this year at any of the courses I can sign on up to nine folk this year at the OAP rate (about 2/3rds of the normal price).

Lohgreen, Darley, Fullerton, Bellisle, Seafield, Dalmilling, Girvan or Maybole.

Looking forward to it.


After my disgusting score at Kintyre /i have reset my handicap at 17 to give me a chance

[MisterS3]

whats this thats being said about moi !!!!!!! :(

by the way the draw has been done was posted to ian last night :D

1 3 ball out 1st then 3 4 balls. if we have another sign up he will join the 3 ball

i think ross is off 9 or 10, i have still lost my hcap :mad:

Garry its all true. So you can't sue me :)

Can you find out what Ross is for sure, as it makes a diff to draw (see next) And you're off 12 :)

As for draw, i think its fairer if we just sort everyone by handicap low to high and start numbering 1 to 4 - so its a good mix of handicaps in each group.

Stevie - net 66 was it ? I reckon your getting a cut :)

And i think a few of us will be wearing out the A77 :) Next week me and John need a grass game somewhere. Any availability?

[Troon Stevie]

Stevie - net 66 was it ? I reckon your getting a cut :)


Can't get cut cause we used GPS and gave gimmes :yes:


And i think a few of us will be wearing out the A77 :) Next week me and John need a grass game somewhere. Any availability?

gimme a day and a course and I'll book a time. The prices are discounted at the moment anyway but it might be cheaper still.

[MisterS3]

Can't get cut cause we used GPS and gave gimmes :yes:

Gimmes!!! :no:

When will Kev ever learn?!! :laugh:

No gimmes at Belleisle!!



gimme a day and a course and I'll book a time. The prices are discounted at the moment anyway but it might be cheaper still.

Me - anytime/anyday.
Thursday was John's last shout. I'll confirm with him.
As for course....maybe the Lochgreen again as i've not hit a driver on a course for a while and the Darley would be costly :)

[Kevé]

As it stands with Son of & Grimlock to confirm where they fit in.

1)Kevé 6
2)Robert 8
3)Ross(S) 8
4)Chopper 9
5)Stevie 10
6)Ross(G) 10
7)Tam 11
8)Garry 12
9)Jim 12
10)HoG 14
11)Paul 16
12)Thomas 17
13)Ian 17
14)John 18
15)Shaun 22
Taking the final count at 15, the order of play will be, this also keep it simple should a 16th player confirms:
1-5-9-13
2-6-10-14
3-7-11-15
4-8-12

[Troon Stevie]

Me - anytime/anyday.
Thursday was John's last shout. I'll confirm with him.
As for course....maybe the Lochgreen again as i've not hit a driver on a course for a while and the Darley would be costly :)

I will ask tomorrow when I'm down at the club.

I'll book a time for Thursday morning for Lochgreen. I can always cancel if it falls through.

[Kevé]

Gimmes!!! :no:
No gimmes at Belleisle!!

I'll take you on at £1 a putt on 3 footers anytime you like!:)

[Cliche Guevara]

Aw naw no Garry again :eek: thats Blairgowrie, Letham Grange and now Belleisle, who did the draw?... my christmas card list grows shorter by the minute:biggrin:

[OldNovice]

did a draw on thurs

1st T - keve / garry / hog / a nother

2nd T - shank bro / scots tam / grimlock / ian

3rd T - steve / ross (g) / cliche / paul

4th T - chopper / son of scots tam / robert (k) / shanker

[Troon Stevie]

did a draw on thurs

3rd T - steve / ross (g) / cliche / paul



If that one sticks I'll get to see Cliche in full competition mode:smile:

[Cliche Guevara]

Ye dont Stevie mate, I tell ye

Had a lesson today mate, big changes to grip, stance set up etc, so Belleisle may be a long day for whoever cops me as a playing partner, id advise strong liquor or hard drugs to numb the pain

[OldNovice]

take them with u steve if cliches back goes he will need them lol :D

[MisterS3]

I'll take you on at £1 a putt on 3 footers anytime you like!:)

Only if we can do it on my landing :)

But yeh i'd like to do something like that....put some pressure on my putting. Its needs a good test and would be a good way to improve.

And we should do a game like that sometime at the range to add some more pressure. We can just keep a running tab. 50p a green or something including the 230 yarder :laugh:

[Troon Stevie]

Ye dont Stevie mate, I tell ye

Had a lesson today mate, big changes to grip, stance set up etc, so Belleisle may be a long day for whoever cops me as a playing partner, id advise strong liquor or hard drugs to numb the pain

Is that for you or me.

You'll come good when it matters. :smile:

Kev will wave that trophy in front of you and the old habits will kick in :wink:

[Pepper]

Misters3 I am still a maybe just need to see how work goes next week, should be able to let you know by Thursday if anybody else confirms before then thats fine.

[MisterS3]

Kev will wave that trophy in front of you and the old habits will kick in :wink:

Too right.

I betcha he's cleared a space on the mantle already :)

[MisterS3]

Misters3 I am still a maybe just need to see how work goes next week, should be able to let you know by Thursday if anybody else confirms before then thats fine.

Excellent mate.

Hope work goes well

Would be great if you could join us.

[Home of Golfer]

Hmm, 1st group tee off, behind a 6 hdcp and a 11 hdcp. Not good.
Looking forward to it already.

[MisterS3]

Hmm, 1st group tee off, behind a 6 hdcp and a 11 hdcp. Not good.
Looking forward to it already.

Dont worry too much yet......will still change :) so more likely that you won't be in first group :)

[Home of Golfer]

Don't change it on account of that, looking forward to the challenge.

[Kevé]

Aw naw no Garry again :eek: thats Blairgowrie, Letham Grange and now Belleisle, who did the draw?... my christmas card list grows shorter by the minute:biggrin:

Don't worry John I think one of the other guys will slot in and bump you up a notch so you'll miss him this time.

[Kevé]

did a draw on thurs

1st T - keve / garry / hog / a nother

2nd T - shank bro / scots tam / grimlock / ian

3rd T - steve / ross (g) / cliche / paul

4th T - chopper / son of scots tam / robert (k) / shanker

Not scientific!!

[Kevé]

Only if we can do it on my landing :)

But yeh i'd like to do something like that....put some pressure on my putting. Its needs a good test and would be a good way to improve.

And we should do a game like that sometime at the range to add some more pressure. We can just keep a running tab. 50p a green or something including the 230 yarder :laugh:
I played putting for money one night with big Robert when we were stuck at the back of really slow guys, at £1 at time you soon sharpen up quick.

[shanker]

What time are we planning to meet at?

I was thinking of being down there at 0900, is that too early. It looks like I won't get home until about 0200 on 24th so the extra ZZzzzs would be appreciated;)

[Kevé]

The 1st tee-off is 10 ish so 9.00 for a roll and a coffee and a quick warm -up

[Home of Golfer]

A warmup, is there a range?

[Kevé]

There should be something a net or even just some stretches

[MisterS3]

There should be something a net or even just some stretches

John is donning a leotard and leading us through some stretches....


BTW - we are FULL

[Scotty01292]

A warmup, is there a range?

There's a practice range, but you have to use your own balls so if there's a lot of you it may be quite difficult to sort the balls. There's two putting greens, side by side, one's got about 18 holes on it but is on a massive slope and I find it better for putting comps with mates and other things. The other one is better for practicing before a round, because it's pretty flat and the holes are about mid length apart, but there's only about 3 holes on it.

If you need any other info on the course or facilities at Belleisle, don't hesitate to ask...

BTW, if the starter has a beard and is eating prawn cocktail crisps when you go to pay for your round, DO NOT DISTURB HIM!!! He was just about shouting at my dad for disturbing him on a break, when there was no other starter on duty.

[Forbesie]

I'm glad you have got a full house. I had been giving serious thoughts about joining up but was concerned about the weather at this time of year and the travelling distance, but hopefully I will make the next one.

Have a good day and I hope the weather holds up for you

[MisterS3]

I'm glad you have got a full house. I had been giving serious thoughts about joining up but was concerned about the weather at this time of year and the travelling distance, but hopefully I will make the next one.

Have a good day and I hope the weather holds up for you

Cheers

Will hopefully see you (and a few others who couldn't make this one) at the Spring event :)

[scotstam]

Stevie
Count me in on Thursday at Lochgreen if there is room, need the practise.

[Troon Stevie]

Be a pleasure to include you Tam.

Will book a time when I remember cause I forgot this morning. The course is looking a bit beaten up but it's still playable and on full greens

[Kevé]

Tam , what's you boys handicap.

who is the 16th man and what's your handicap.

[Home of Golfer]

its golf bhoy keve, think you know his handicap but just incase it's 12.

[scotstam]

Tam , what's you boys handicap.

who is the 16th man and what's your handicap.

Keve
Replied to email he is off 17 at moment, the fin is showing big style

[OldNovice]

if we all get there early, we could set up a stall then ian & others can sell off there unwanted gear lol :D ;)

[MisterS3]

if we all get there early, we could set up a stall then ian & others can sell off there unwanted gear lol :D ;)

What do you need Garry? :)

[BigJim]

I'm glad you have got a full house. I had been giving serious thoughts about joining up but was concerned about the weather at this time of year and the travelling distance, but hopefully I will make the next one.

Have a good day and I hope the weather holds up for you

Me too. Only consolation I'll have is seeing Thistle get to the cup semifinals:p

Hope the weather stays good and you all enjoy yourselves. Hopefully make the next one, or get to play with some of you again soon.

[Kevé]

Right guys all the handicaps are in and the final draw has been made.
1)Kevé 6
2)Robert 8
3)Ross(S) 8
4)Chopper 9
5)Stevie 10
6)Ross(G) 10
7)Tam 11
8)Garry 12
9)Jim 12
10)HoG 14
11)Paul 16
12)Thomas 17
13)Ian 17
14)John 18
15)Shaun 22
16)Grimlock 22

Game 1 Keve-Stevie-Golfbhoy-Ian
Game 2 Robert-Ross(G)-HoG-John
Game 3 Ross(S)-Tam-Paul-Shaun
Game 4 Chopper-Garry-Thomas-Grimlock

[OldNovice]

keve why u doing another draw its been done already!!!!!! :mad:

[Kevé]

Yours had no scientific basis, the principle of this one based on handicaps so we get an even spread across the board was agreed as being best last week, the handicaps were unknown when you did yours.

[MisterS3]

I'm not too fussed with the draw.......happy to play with anyone.

But i'd rather we had a mixture of handicaps in each group to reflect the social nature of the event.

So the way Kev has done it is the way i would have done it. In fact its the way i was doing it :)

[OldNovice]

its a game of golf not rocket science

i did it so u would know at least 1 person u had played golf with before,with the mix of hcaps

[Cliche Guevara]

Now now children, stop the fighting or its straight to bed without any supper for both of you!

The recent draw seems to have a good mix of the handicaps (although Kev and scientific dont seem to go do they :p ).

Also it would have me playing alongside 3 guys ive not played with before, so would be good to get to know them and put faces to the names

[shanker]

Not a bad draw even though teaming me up with someone who regularly hammers me despite giving me a stroke (at least) at every hole.:twitcy:

[Cliche Guevara]

Shaun, as we are the tail enders of each 4 ball i.e from the same hcap group, im happy to swap over if you like mate, if you fancy a change. (although we better run this buy the committee, but it does still keep to the scientific formulae)

[OldNovice]

still dont agree with this draw ( dummy oot the pram )

how have u done this draw is it by hcapp ?? , if so how have u placed the same hcappers alphabeticaly???

i think on the day we should put numbers in a hat & u go out in the order of your number !!
no science there just the luck of the draw!!!

[shanker]

Shaun, as we are the tail enders of each 4 ball i.e from the same hcap group, im happy to swap over if you like mate, if you fancy a change. (although we better run this buy the committee, but it does still keep to the scientific formulae)

Its okay John "ye canny change the laws o' physics" so better not upset any scientists:spinny:

[Kevé]

i did it so u would know at least 1 person u had played golf with before,with the mix of hcaps

I don't think any of the guys in game 2 and game 4 of 'your' draw have played with each other so I can't work your theory.

The draw on the day method has been proven to be a bad idea in the past with bad mixes of handicaps being the usual result.

The draw that has been made was done after debate and discussion and was decided to be done that way as to give a good and fair mix of handicaps and skill levels. The draw theory was made before any names had been put to draw position so it both fair and uncalculated. You obviously don't like the pairing you have been given, so feel free to ask for a swap with someone also in your position as John and Shaun have done.

[Kevé]

I
So the way Kev has done it is the way i would have done it. In fact its the way i was doing it :)
Well you stole Garry's outing so I thought I'd steal your draw theory. Don't want you getting the credit for doing everything.

[Troon Stevie]

As long as I don't have to play myself I will gladly go with the flow.

The method Kev has used that was mentioned a while back of the four lowest handicaps going out in the four groups then the next four and so on seems the best way of spliting skill levels.

[BigJim]

If I'd known there was going to be a big fight I'd have maybe had the xtra encouragement I needed :)

How about playing in order of height, age or waist size? (i'd have been out last 2 out of 3, and I'm not old :( )

[Cliche Guevara]

Guys its no really worth getting all hot and bothered about is it?

Lets remember, the day is about meeting everyone, enjoying a days golf, a bit of banter, a couple of beers and some grub, does it really matter who we play with?

As stated a sensible draw has been made previously (based on a mix of handicaps), but if it doesnt suit everyone, we should draw again on the day, this way we can keep everyone happy. If its gonna come to that, I propose:

The players be split into the 4 respective handicap categories
1)Kevé 6; Robert 8; Ross(S) 8; Chopper 9
2)Stevie 10; Ross(G) 10;Tam 11; Garry 12;
3) Jim 12; HoG 14; Paul 16; Thomas 17;
4) Ian 17; John 18 Shaun 22; Grimlock 22
NB ive just copied them in order from Kevs previous post, no favouritism.

4 bits of paper/card/golf balls etc numbered 1-4 put in a bag and each section draws out in turn (who picks 1st from each section can be determined aplhabetically/shoe size/who can pee the highest etc) if you pull out no 1 you play in 1st match, no 2 the second match and so on through each category.

This should hopefully allow a game of golf to happen, although we may need to have a meeting to see who gets the breakfast rolls 1st or we could stick to how you come out in the draw or.............

[chopper]

As old Willie said, Much Ado About Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!

[Troon Stevie]

There's no chance of going out in a 16 ball then:wink:

[Kevé]

You idea sounds ok to me John, I just reckoned having it done and dusted saves any f*cking about on the day.

[Cliche Guevara]

As old Willie said, Much Ado About Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!

Old Willie, to be honest mate, thats not really helping, this is a very serious matter, which has obviously caused serious distress and upset and I would prefer it if you could refrain from flippancy and actually add some suggestions to the debate

CG

ps could you please advise me which is the best smilie to use to show that you are typing with your toungue firmly in your cheek

pps keep meaning to give you a shout re your name/avatar, I had a red chopper (mk2-meant you couldnt pull the handlebars back) many a happy hour spent on it, though its not the best bike to go on a run up to the Campsies via the 'tak me doon road' :eek:, swapped it for a racer in the early eighties one of lifes great regrets :(

[MisterS3]

BTW - i hope everyone is remembering to bring a £5 prize?!!! (GB - as stated before - no SMT freebies :))

[MisterS3]

BTW - can we decided the rounds for the beers here and now too?

I'm more concerned that it might take a while to get a drink in :laugh:

[Kevé]

I'll skip it as I've bought the trophy, but if anyone wants to buy a couple of £5 prizes I've got a couple for sale. Dunlop gift set, a chipping net and a lefthanders glove in medium.

[chopper]

The previous message was made with tongue firmly in cheek and meant to lighten the mood.:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p
I don' t feel that there was anything inappropriate at all in it.
If you want a suggestion anybody who has an objection to there group should send a PM to the organiser asking to be put in another group,this would end this and hopefully relieve any distress being caused.

[MisterS3]

I'll skip it as I've bought the trophy, but if anyone wants to buy a couple of £5 prizes I've got a couple for sale. Dunlop gift set, a chipping net and a lefthanders glove in medium.

Yeh sorry i should have said that...Kev exempt.

[Home of Golfer]

Any of the draws suit me seeing as I havent played with anyone before, my handicap says 14 (internet) but that was on a rubbishy course, might be 16 if on a longer one, want to stay 14 though - just getting my excuses in ahead of time :p . And my name is Gareth. I feel daft being refered to as HOG, when everyone else is on first names.

[Cliche Guevara]

The previous message was made with tongue firmly in cheek and meant to lighten the mood.:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p
I don' t feel that there was anything inappropriate at all in it.
If you want a suggestion anybody who has an objection to there group should send a PM to the organiser asking to be put in another group,this would end this and hopefully relieve any distress being caused.

I got your post Chopper ;) ,I was at the p!ss take too mate, obviously not very well, just trying to make light of what I thought was getting a tad silly.

[golf_bhoy]

It's threads like this that make me appreaciate the wisdom of giving up organinising the works' golf society, and becoming Junior Convenor at my home course instead. :twitcy:

Seriously, I was going to try to help, based on my previous experience, but there are snags whatever way you do it. Here's some criteria I thought of, and why I dismissed them.

1) Football team supported, and position in league (but Celtic fans would be finished while some of the groups were still stirring their morning coffee)

2) Religion (but the course would grind to a halt the second one of the Muslims put something in the tee box bin ahead of you)

3) Willie size (but might be too cold for meaningful measurement)

4) Father's age (but some of you might not know that)

5) Mental age (but see 3, no meaningful measurement, although that's based on this thread)

[MisterS3]

Okay - was speaking to Chopper (was his idea) but a really good one i think

WAIT

Its not to do with the draw!! :)

The draw as it is with the four teams with mix of handicaps works because with the even spread of handicaps means that if each player puts a £1 in, we have a team comp...winning team takes all?

That way it should make the day more enjoyable for teams and means everyone is playing till the last hole :)

[shanker]

Aye, 2nd that (or is it 3rd).

[Home of Golfer]

Ok so we are going for mixed handicaps, but which draw are we choosing, I think there are 2 different ones. We could put 4 lowest, 4 lowmid, 4 midhigh, 4 highest handicaps into separate bags and choose on the day. Can't have any misgivings, as its the luck of the draw. Just a suggestion.

[MisterS3]

Ok so we are going for mixed handicaps, but which draw are we choosing, I think there are 2 different ones. We could put 4 lowest, 4 lowmid, 4 midhigh, 4 highest handicaps into separate bags and choose on the day. Can't have any misgivings, as its the luck of the draw. Just a suggestion.

As much as i like the idea above, i'd only be saying that because i've played with Stevie, Kev and Jim before, and would like to play with guys i haven't played with before. I can see their ugly mugs for a game almost anytime :)

The method was decided before we knew the final line up and hence the teams were uncertain to last min. I.e if Ged (5) had signed up instead of GB (12) all the teams would be different.


So to reiterate:

Team 1 Keve-Stevie-Jim-Ian
Team 2 Robert-Ross(G)-Gareth-John
Team 3 Ross(S)-Tam-Paul-Shaun
Team 4 Stephen-Garry-Thomas-Neil.


Time for team names and colours :)

[Home of Golfer]

Looks good to me. Glad we are decided. To clarify Ross(G) = OldNovice & John = Cliche?

[MisterS3]

Looks good to me. Glad we are decided. To clarify Ross(G) = OldNovice & John = Cliche?

Garry = OldNovice
John = Cliche

[Home of Golfer]

Oh okay, misread earlier, Ross(G) is OldNovice's mate.

[MisterS3]

Oh okay, misread earlier, Ross(G) is OldNovice's mate.

You'll soon figure out who's who :)

BTW we're all very old - except for you, Neil and Thomas :laugh: Don't hold it against us if we miscount. Its our age :)

[OldNovice]

If you want a suggestion anybody who has an objection to there group should send a PM to the organiser asking to be put in another group,this would end this and hopefully relieve any distress being caused.

who do we PM ???? :confused:

Ian if u wish not 2 play in your group im sure u will get some1 to swap as u r out 1st ;)

[Kevé]

Now that the teams are settled I eventually got off my *rse and photo'd the trophy,(bought a new camera for the occassion), the photo doesn't do it justice, it 12 inches high and weighs a ton.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/keve_photos/2007_0219Image0006.jpg

[Home of Golfer]

Looks quality, what does the engraving say?

[chopper]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

Well done.

[MisterS3]

Ian if u wish not 2 play in your group im sure u will get some1 to swap as u r out 1st ;)

What difference does the order in which you go out in make? :confused:

In fact, i'd assume going out first being a negative with more eyes watching my crap swing! :) So who would want to swap :confused:

But the teams came out that way, so that's my lot :)

[MisterS3]

Looks quality, what does the engraving say?

"moongolfer

Winter Warmer"

Whoever wins has to bring it back next year and i guess put a plate on the side and engrave their name on it.

[Kevé]

"moongolfer

Winter Warmer"

Whoever wins has to bring it back next year and i guess put a plate on the side and engrave their name on it.
Yes
MOONGOLFER
WINTER WARMER
I considered calling it the Kevé Trophy as in the Sevé Trophy but as I'd need to lose about 7 stones to look like it so I didn't bother.
I also thought afterwards about getting SMT engraved on the hat as Ian reckons it looks like Jim (Golf_Bhoy)
I was also going to put MG/GM but I don't think we had any takers from over there. I'll go see if I can get a plate put on. As with previous outings we have let guests of members compete as if members so the onus will be on the member of the friend to ensure the trophy is returned for next years event if they win.

[MisterS3]

Okay called the Hotel....its right next to golf course and club house. Park car in hotel carpark, have sarnies, go to club house next door to change, etc etc.
(that's in case someone saw the thread on GM where there was a question about the proximity and whether it was open)

16 x bacon rolls and high teas confirmed with Wilma

My plan is to get there for 9.

[Kevé]

Okay called the Hotel....its right next to golf course and club house. Park car in hotel carpark, have sarnies, go to club house next door to change, etc etc.
(that's in case someone saw the thread on GM where there was a question about the proximity and whether it was open)

16 x bacon rolls and high teas confirmed with Wilma

My plan is to get there for 9.
So they'll only be 7 left for the rest of us, ya greedy b*st*rd.

[Troon Stevie]

So they'll only be 7 left for the rest of us, ya greedy b*st*rd.

You'll be turning up at 8:45 then Kev :wink:

[OldNovice]

Ian did we have to send deposits (meals) for 3 other bodies or r they ok with the 1s u have already sent?? & pay for the rest on the day??

have u also mentioned to the course about troon stevie as he has a pass??

just to remind every1 to bring a prize to the value of £5 exept keve as he bought the trophy.

checked the weather light rain is forcasted, :mad:

[Home of Golfer]

what happens with the 5 pound prizes? Does the winner get them all along with the trophy?

[Kevé]

We usually have a couple of nearest the hole prizes and a longest drive, on GM we used to get the odd really good prize like drivers, utilities etc. Whatever is left will go to as many places as we give out to.

[Scotty01292]

I played in a competition which had a pretty good format. Everybody brought a prize, there as 18 of us playing in it, and we had a prize for each hole, 1-18. Best score wins at the hole and you can only win one hole prize. If there's not enough people, simply don't have a prize at either highest or lowest stroke indexes for the number you have. There are 16 of you playing, so that would either be stroke 1-16 or 3-18.

[MisterS3]

So they'll only be 7 left for the rest of us, ya greedy b*st*rd.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[MisterS3]

Ian did we have to send deposits (meals) for 3 other bodies or r they ok with the 1s u have already sent?? & pay for the rest on the day??


Wilma was cooler than a polar bear on pluto.
Will make up the diff on the day.



have u also mentioned to the course about troon stevie as he has a pass??



Didn't you say you'd asked them about that when you phoned up to make booking?

Can't imagine it being a problem, but i'll call to confirm tomorrow.

[MisterS3]

what happens with the 5 pound prizes? Does the winner get them all along with the trophy?

We'll just dump them in the boot of my car for safe keeping in my house until i need to use them :laugh:

Only kidding. Prizes for nearly all. Chance to get rid of unwanted christmas pressies :)


But i'd imagine prizes for some of the following: most birdies, worst hole, nearest pin, long drive. most lost balls, lowest gross, etc.

Garry?

[Kevé]

Now that we have the format done and dusted for this and any future events I was thinking we should maybe do something similar with the prizes to avoid any kind of carve up of prizes like there was at Letham, where both the draw and prize allocation were a bit on the suspect side.

For my tuppence worth here is my suggestion. I personally reckon having loads of place prizes is a waste of time as we would be as well doing a £5 Secret Santa kind of thing. Something along the lines of this maybe.

Individual
1st place trophy and 3 prizes
2nd place 2 prizes
3rd place 1 prize
2 X nearest the pin at a par 3 prizes, 1 front 9 & 1 back 9
2 X longest drive prizes again 1 front 9 & 1 back 9
1 X nearest 2nd shot at a par 4

Team
1 prize each to winning team

A few guys at work have played Belleisle a few times so I'll ask them where best to have the on course prizes. Please note these are suggestions only, don't shoot me. I'll pop in to the trophy shop on Friday and see about 2nd and 3rd place medals.

[MisterS3]

2nd and 3rd place medals!! That's just 1st and 2nd loser :laugh:

Kev - you've shelled out enough cash already on the trophy!! No need in my opinion.

I like the ideas - only thing is the number of prizes (15) is less than the number suggested above :)?

The trophy in my opinion is good enough for winning. Could redistribute those 3 prizes to cover the other options.

Other opinions?

[Home of Golfer]

Keve has distributed all 15 of the prizes Ian.
I think it looks pretty good personally, dont know how we could do much different, apart from giving more to the winning team maybe.

[Kevé]

Keve has distributed all 15 of the prizes Ian.
I think it looks pretty good personally, dont know how we could do much different, apart from giving more to the winning team maybe.

I just reckoned there should be a bigger prize for the winner, the trophy goes back.

Forgot to add the sweep money for the team event, £1 each I think it was so £4 to each team member, unless everybody wants to up the anti a bit.

Looked back through this thread, just to remind you all that we are playing lift and place in the first cut.
Balls to be played as they lie in the 1st cut, ie no lift and clean in the semi.(no fingers pointed) unless agreed by all.

[OldNovice]

We'll just dump them in the boot of my car for safe keeping in my house until i need to use them :laugh:

Only kidding. Prizes for nearly all. Chance to get rid of unwanted christmas pressies :)


But i'd imagine prizes for some of the following: most birdies, worst hole, nearest pin, long drive. most lost balls, lowest gross, etc.

Garry?

was gonna say its not my choice to decide where the prizes go so it would have to go to a vote!!
or to the commitee who chose the draw!!!! but i have now seen that this has been done so well done & thanks to all who put there suggestions in for where the prizes go!!!!

has a draw been done to see who gets their roll first???? :rolleyes:

i think u can use the system the commitee have chosen but u cant put it into place until u know how many prizes u have!!!!!
but i am sure that this will be sorted out either before t off or when the 1st group get in

[Kevé]

A few guys at work have played Belleisle a few times so I'll ask them where best to have the on course prizes. Please note these are suggestions only, don't shoot me. I'll pop in to the trophy shop on Friday and see about 2nd and 3rd place medals.


I don't know if you missed this bit Garry

Oh, and I think you might have dropped something.....again!


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[Kevé]

i think u can use the system the commitee have chosen but u cant put it into place until u know how many prizes u have!!!!!
but i am sure that this will be sorted out either before t off or when the 1st group get in

Or do you suggest we wait until the results are in as the organising commitee did at Letham.

[OldNovice]

the results were not in when it was done at letham
the point u made about rob was he was given the choise of 3 prizes driver / 5 wood ro the rescue club!!
he was given the choise as he had organised it !!!!

as u have now stated this will not happen again as the commitee have decided how the prizes will b distibuted !!

although we dont even know what the f**k they r yet !!!!!!

unless u know differently

[OldNovice]

excuse my ignorence but do large caps mean shouting????????

[MisterS3]

Just got in and it seems to me it would be easier if £5 prize thing was scrapped.

Was only meant to be a bit of a laugh.

[OldNovice]

just a thought on a team prize as the 1st group off has the best hcapp players from each group of hcapps would that not make them favorites ???

1st - 6 / 10 / 12 / 17 hcappers

2nd - 8 / 10 /14 / 18 "

3rd - 8 / 11 / 16 / 22 "

4th - 9 / 12 /17 / 22 "

that is unless we play stableford for the groups off full hcapps

[MisterS3]

just a thought on a team prize as the 1st group off has the best hcapp players from each group of hcapps would that not make them favorites ???

1st - 6 / 10 / 12 / 17 hcappers

2nd - 8 / 10 /14 / 18 "

3rd - 8 / 11 / 16 / 22 "

4th - 9 / 12 /17 / 22 "

that is unless we play stableford for the groups off full hcapps

Which is exactly what we are doing.

And was done at Letham Grange and i guess every previous event???

Just everyone scores in a team added up.

[OldNovice]

didnt have a team event at letham ian!!!

[MisterS3]

didnt have a team event at letham ian!!!

eh?

You are still playing for an individual score which is off full handicap.

So that's the same at previous events and letham grange.

Now the bit you seem to not be grasping. Addition.

Add the 4 individual scores together = team score.

Highest score wins.

[shanker]

If the team event is contentious do we want to scrap that as well?
Its only a quid after all.

Does the £5 prize have to be golf related - i won't have much chance to get anything suitable, so it might have to be a bottle of wine or something on those lines.

[OldNovice]

eh?

You are still playing for an individual score which is off full handicap.

So that's the same at previous events and letham grange.

Now the bit you seem to not be grasping. Addition.

Add the 4 individual scores together = team score.

Highest score wins.

bit sarcastic there ian the bit u r not grasping is there was no team event / prize at letham!!!

[MisterS3]

If the team event is contentious do we want to scrap that as well?
Its only a quid after all.

Does the £5 prize have to be golf related - i won't have much chance to get anything suitable, so it might have to be a bottle of wine or something on those lines.

Shaun - anything you want to bring is fine. Its not really that important!

The team event is fine. Its purpose is to make sure that everyone is encouraged to play to their best for 18th holes, by their teams mates (which would happen anyway) and themselves wanting to post a contributory score.

[shanker]

Shaun - anything you want to bring is fine. Its not really that important!

The team event is fine. Its purpose is to make sure that everyone is encouraged to play to their best for 18th holes, by their teams mates (which would happen anyway) and themselves wanting to post a contributory score.


Cheers, that's what I thought:)

[MisterS3]

bit sarcastic there ian the bit u r not grasping is there was no team event / prize at letham!!!

yes i know there wasn't. I was there.

I was referring to the scoring method (stableford) off full handicaps.

Whether you add them up or not....its still stableford off full handicaps.

You could even add them up Low handicappers, 2nd tier, 3 tier and high handicappers - its not necessary to add up the playing group as a team

But the point of adding up each group was to make the day more fun because every playing together is encouraging each other to make some putts etc.

[MisterS3]

Excuse an outsider getting involved, but could all this 'arguing' not be done via PM? In my experience people have a more understanding attitude when matters are discussed in private. :smile:

:laugh:

Hmmmmmmmm :laugh:

:laugh:

Reason for discussing it in public is there maybe others coming who feel that the system is unfair etc. So they can add their opinion.

As i said - no franchise on good ideas.

Now butt out :laugh:

[Troon Stevie]

Can we please

Go to Belleisle and enjoy a days golf please.

Can we all turn up at 9 for a bacon roll and a chat.

Can we keep the £5 prize and a £1 sweep.

I don't have time to worry about who I am playing with and I wish everybody else was as busy as me :frown:

The end. See y'all Saturday

[MisterS3]

Can we please

Go to Belleisle and enjoy a days golf please.

Can we all turn up at 9 for a bacon roll and a chat.

Can we keep the £5 prize and a £1 sweep.

I don't have time to worry about who I am playing with and I wish everybody else was as busy as me :frown:

The end. See y'all Saturday

Done.

Just to be clear.

Bring a £5 prize. I was being facetious above.

[MisterS3]

BTW - Stevie you missed out the crucial drinks up in Glasgow part!!

See you tomorrow!!! :)

[golf_bhoy]

Wilma was cooler than a polar bear on pluto.

This reads like a review of some kind of bizarre video involving the Flintstones and Disney characters ...

[MisterS3]

This reads like a review of some kind of bizarre video involving the Flintstones and Disney characters ...

Kev has a collection of them i've heard :laugh:

[Home of Golfer]

What time will the drinks be at and where? I have just been invited to a birthday party, wondering if I have time to get a bit pissed with you lot before going.

[golf_bhoy]

What time will the drinks be at and where? I have just been invited to a birthday party, wondering if I have time to get a bit pissed with you lot before going.

Read some of our previous posts; you'll be pissed with us before you even get to bed tonight ... :p

[Home of Golfer]

LOL! Actually reading what has been going on gave me a good chuckle. All this fuss over a informal golf meetup.

[BigJim]

All this fuss over a informal golf meetup.

I thought this was being touted as the new major?

At least you know they'll be taking it seriously.

[Kevé]

As nobody has posted anything on the long drive & nearest the hole, I've asked a few guys at work that have played there and they reckon if the 1st wasn't the 1st it would be the best hole on the course for the long drive so suggested that the 11th is the best one to use. As for the nearest the hole they said the 17th was best and one guy said 14 would be good too, a 5 iron for him but he hits it miles so maybe try and find a shorter one for the other.

[Kevé]

What time will the drinks be at and where? I have just been invited to a birthday party, wondering if I have time to get a bit pissed with you lot before going.

The last tee off is about 10.30 so say of for 2.30 food and prizes say 4.30 a few beers there then back home to change and meet up in glasgow for about 7 at the latest maybe earlier