NSW 2009 Matchplay

[Grunt]

NSW Matchplay

Entrants


Grunt
Dotty
Jimandr
Beanbag
Frank Spencer
Macjackass
MikeZone13
Not So Big Easy
Coffs Hacker
Trung
Virge666
Matt3jab
Amanda
Brad
3oneday
Burger
Andrew
ZippTopp
Pinglauncher
Ping Jnr.
El Guapo
Matthew_garry_webb


General info & rules



Handicap matchplay to be played
In the event of ties at the end of matches it is up to the parties involved to decide on how they want to decide the winner. Options are a full replay at another date/venue, sudden death play off, etc.
Individuals will arrange their own matches at a mutually agreed course. *Its expected No golfer will insist on playing at their own club.
After round 1, any player who withdraws from the event, his previous opponent takes his place - time permitting.
Full AGU Handicap as at the date of the match applies, verifiable by golf link or other official source.
If no matchplay index marked on scorecard, AGU matchplay index to be used. Note: The index applies in accordance with the order that your match plays the holes. *The 1st hole on the matchplay index is your First hole, even if you tee of the 10th.

There will be a set date for each round of matches to be played. *If a match is not played both competitors are disqualified, unless one forfeits. *A player may appeal this to the committee should he think the opponent did not make fair effort to arrange a match.
Approx 1 to 2 months will be given to arrange a match, about 12 months for the whole event.


Scheduling of matches

1st round matches to be played by 28th February 2009

2nd Round Matches to be played by 30th April 2009

1/4 Finals to be played by 31st July 2009

Semi Finals to be played by 30th September 2009

Final to be played by the 1st November 2009




Draw Added, I will make a copy in BMP so it will be on here soon.

[Jarro]

Give it to Jim now.

[3oneday]

Yep, go Jim 8)

[Dotty]

Count me in.

That's enough entries Grunt. See you in the final on 1/1/2009. ;)

[beanbag]

depending on where and when im interested

[jimandr]

Naturally, I am in.

But, I have a suggestion that might make it easier for us to attract players and get some games organised.

I think we should have two pools - 1 bracket for players who prefer to play weekends, and the other for players who are more likely to be available midweek. You can nominate which bracket is more suitable for you, and those who can play any time can fill up whichever bracket has less players.

Ideally, there would be 8 on each side, and availabilities wouldn't be a problem until the final.

There is plenty of time to think about this. No need to close off nominations until the new year.

[macjackass]

I'm in.

[Rod Morri]

I'm in

[Grunt]

depending on where and when im interested

The way we have done it it in previous years was there would be a draw and players would organise games between themselves with a cutoff date for each round to be played by. The cut off was not strictly enforced it was just so we could get the games moving forward all year. It worked really well so far.

[mikezone13]

I'll be in...

[Grunt]

Guys just add yourselves to this list so we can keep track of who is in.



Grunt
Dotty
Jimandr
Beanbag
Frank Spencer
Macjackass
MikeZone13

[virge666]

Yeah alright - one of you burglers can smash me !

:)

[Matt 3 Jab]

i'll be in again

[Not so Big Easy]

I'm in.

Grunt
Dotty
Jimandr
Beanbag
Frank Spencer
Macjackass
MikeZone13
Not so Big Easy

[Coffs_Hacker]

Yea why not

Grunt
Dotty
Jimandr
Beanbag
Frank Spencer
Macjackass
MikeZone13
Not so Big Easy
Formaly Coffs_hacker

[amanda]

Add us in too

Grunt
Dotty
Jimandr
Beanbag
Frank Spencer
Macjackass
MikeZone13
Not so Big Easy
Formaly Coffs_hacker
Amanda
Brad

[Rod Morri]

Watch this clown..seriously watch him.
One of the more dodgier handicaps going around.


Home track hero only 69'er...and nobody's going to believe anything you say anyway

[Trung]

I'm in

[Grunt]

Almost got a full draw and still players that played in 2008 not in yet. Might have to have 1st round byes.

[3oneday]

Chuck me in again please gruntus horribilus 8)

[burger]

Count me in too, please Grant.

[Andrew]

Throw me in there as well.

There seems to be a fair few mid-weekers in that mix & I can play a bit more on weekends these days.

[Grunt]

Thought I would bump this to see if any others will join us in next years NSW Matchplay. Could we possibly get a another 7 players to give an even field of byes to the top 8 ranked players from last year.

Top 8 From last year


Jimandr
Grunt
3oneday
Mikezone13
Chopper (not entered yet) Cant play due to work commitments
Brad
Coffshacker
TS (not entered yet)


TS & Chopper are you going to go in this again next year?

Not entered yet

Pinglauncher
Pinglauncher JNR
Fishman Dan
Jimbob
Virgal Tracy
Jono


Are you guys going to join us this year?

[zipptopp]

Is it too late for me to throw in my name as well?

[Grunt]

Not too late Zipp, will add you to the list.

Come on guys who else wants in we will make 31st January the cut off for the year and then work on some dates for the matches to be played.

[Grunt]

Ps Chopper told me at work he would love to but he may be out of action for golf until mid year due to work commitments.

[Pinglauncher]

Put me and Ping Jnr in Grant.

[Grunt]

Put me and Ping Jnr in Grant.

Done.

[Grunt]

How does everyone feel me doing a draw today?
I will do a seeded draw for the top 8 from last years results. The top 8 will be guaranteed 1st round byes and a few luck one in the rest of the draw will be luck also as we dont have a full 32 man field. If we get additional entries before the 1st round is finished they will slot in at a free spot. For example if match 12 is a round and match 13 has a free spot they will slot in there. Does that make sense?

If no one has a drama with that, I will do a draw soon and get it online. I'll give you all a day to put your 2 cents worth in.

[mikezone13]

Sweet!

[Andrew]

So where's the draw? You've had half an hour.

[Grunt]

So where's the draw? You've had half an hour.
With that sort of comment your will be in the tough part of the draw.

[Grunt]

Real reason i was slow in posting draw, I have caught the Wii bug and for hte first time I have been beaten at something by Tayla (Wii Sport Bowling). That is a big parent moment isn't it.

[Grunt]

Draw done
Rankings were as follows


Jimandr
Grunt
3Oneday
Mikezone13
Coffshacker
Brad
Trung
Amanda

Bottom end of rankings were chosen by highest player from each half of the draw with players not playing this year discarded.

1st round Matches

1 Draw

Andrew v Not So Big Easy

2 Draw

Ping v Frank Spencer

3 Draw

Bean Bag V Ping Jnr

4 Draw

Zipptop V Dotty

Players in the list to get a 1st round match as a player joins after the draw.



Virge666
Macjackass
Burger
Matt3jab

I will do it in excel format soon.

[Rod Morri]

Excellent work Grunt. When are we aiming to have round one out of the way by?

[Pinglauncher]

Well done Grant.

Hopefully I can organise my match and Nathan's on the same day if our opponents are agreeable :wink:

[Grunt]

I was thinking about that how does all first round matches to be played by 28th February. Exceptions due to circumstances may be considered.

[Grunt]

Well done Grant.

Hopefully I can organise my match and Nathan's on the same day if our opponents are agreeable :wink:
Yeah I thought that would be a good idea, maybe we can have an Ozgolf match play day to help people get games out of the way.

[Rod Morri]

Sounds workable from here. PM sent to Ping to get the ball rolling.

[Dotty]

...
Come on guys who else wants in we will make 31st January the cut off for the year and then work on some dates for the matches to be played.

How does everyone feel me doing a draw today?
...
If no one has a drama with that, I will do a draw soon and get it online. I'll give you all a day to put your 2 cents worth in.
So what happened to 31st January? Or even the day for our 2 cents ? (A few of us were at the Oatlands game this arvo.)

I favour ... Wait for closing date, publish a single final draw, with byes favouring those who have have supported Ozgolf games the most.

I like the idea of finish each round by a set date. Any case, I'll happily go with the flow.

ps. Can I use today's result and say I beat Zipptopp 2 and 1 ? :twisted:

[Grunt]

Draw added to 1st post in Excel format. I will get a bmp copy on there too.

[Grunt]

Also to those that have not entered yet, entries are not closed it is just that the draw is done.

Entries will close 31st January 2009. I will update the first post to add some general info and rules etc.


Scheduling of matches

1st round matches to be played by 28th February 2009

2nd Round Matches to be played by 30th April 2009

1/4 Finals to be played by 31st July 2009

Semi Finals to be played by 30th September 2009

Final to be played by the 1st November 2009

[Coffs_Hacker]

YAY, i'm in jims 1/4

[zipptopp]

Dotty
No you can't. And next time use a driver off the tee so you can be in the tree's like everyone else!

[Dotty]

Well how about 1 up then ? ;)

As planned, I did some shopping for a midsize driver on Sat. and now have a 44.5" Cobra 400SZ. Forget the trees, I can now find the next fairway like the rest of you.

I'll PM you later about arranging the matchplay.

[burger]

A coupla extras from the guys here at work . . . . .

They are too 'busy' at home to put themselves in. :smt060


El Guapo and Matthew_garry_webb.

Thanks Grant.

stu.

[virge666]

How are we doing handicap ?

2/3 or 3/4 the difference or the whole whack of handicap difference.

[mikezone13]

How are we doing handicap ?

2/3 or 3/4 the difference or the whole whack of handicap difference.

Always the whole whack mate... you're not in the UK now.

[Grunt]

A coupla extras from the guys here at work . . . . .

They are too 'busy' at home to put themselves in. :smt060


El Guapo and Matthew_garry_webb.

Thanks Grant.

stu.

Added

Virge666 v El Guapo

Macjackass V Matthew_garry_webb.

Draw will be up loaded soon.

[virge666]

Always the whole whack mate... you're not in the UK now.


You are all a bunch of theiving dogs.

[3oneday]

This started yet ?

[Scottt]

No, but not for a want of trying :lol:

[zipptopp]

Grunt

Why are there only 4 weeks allocated for the first round matches and more time allocated for the lesser number of games in the next rounds?

Would it be possible to make the first round run through till mid March and shorten the second round accordingly?

[Grunt]

Grunt

Why are there only 4 weeks allocated for the first round matches and more time allocated for the lesser number of games in the next rounds?

Would it be possible to make the first round run through till mid March and shorten the second round accordingly?

I thought the time would be enough but I guess it is not. 1st rounds should tried to be played asap. Will 2 weeks make that much difference to people? The time limits are there for people to try to meet no strictly enforced though. I think we will leave the other dates all as is though.

Is there anyone that is actually not going to be able to play their 1st round matches by the end of February?

[3oneday]

This started yet ?

This still yet to start then ?

[Grunt]

This still yet to start then ?

Nah I beat the bye today 4 & 3 @ Fox Hills. It was a tough fight I nearly lost it but struggled back

[3oneday]

Nice win 8)

[Pinglauncher]

At this stage we are trying for

Frank Spencer vs Pinglauncher
Beanbag vs Ping Jnr

Carnarvon 22nd Feb

Will confirm when I can book in.

Some of us are trying Grant :wink:

[Grunt]

Well Done Ping's, both Snr & Jnr, Frank Spencer & BeanBag

Also does anyone else wish to join in?
Entries are still open for the other spots to be filled. Would be good to get more involved.

[burger]

Ping,

Matt Webb & I are keen for a game on the 22nd as well.
Awaiting pm from Macjackass as to his availability for matchplay with Matt.

stu.

[Pinglauncher]

Ping,

Matt Webb & I are keen for a game on the 22nd as well.
Awaiting pm from Macjackass as to his availability for matchplay with Matt.

stu.

Stu

Carnarvon only allows one visitor per member :cry: Nathan and I can get Frank S and Bean B in only unless we all play somewhere else

[burger]

No worries ping, we'll see if we can get onto Liverpool or elsewhere . . . .

stu.

[macjackass]

No worries ping, we'll see if we can get onto Liverpool or elsewhere . . . .

stu.

Stu,

Will have to wait until my roster comes out before I can commit.

[jimandr]

Ping,

Matt Webb & I are keen for a game on the 22nd as well.
Awaiting pm from Macjackass as to his availability for matchplay with Matt.

stu.

If you need a fourth I am free that day.

[Dotty]

This still yet to start then ?
Starts next Wednesday morning. Zipptopp has booked a Cumberland game against me.

[zipptopp]

Due to an injury to my left wrist Dotty and I didn't play our match today. The game will be rescheduled when I get the opinion of the specialist tomorrow.

[3oneday]

Surely one hand would have been sufficient ?

[zipptopp]

Well probably it would have no effect on the result had it been one hand or two. The specialist said no no knife or needle just let it get better. I'll reschedule when it feels right.

I have plenty of free time at present due to being retrenched Tuesday last week, just need some better weather to test it out.

[Dotty]

Good to hear Zipptopp. Just let us know, when it feels right. (I had the same problem on-and-off for about 15 years.)

btw. Two hands and a leather wedge would have been needed last Wednesday. (5 under handicap for me that day.)

Get well soon.

[Grunt]

So how are the 1st round games going with planning?

How far past the planned cutoff date do people need to get their games out of the way?

[Pinglauncher]

Grant, Nathan and I will be playing our matches against Frank Spencer and Beanbag this Sunday at Carnarvon.

That should be my organisation done for the year :lol:

[Grunt]

Lol Ping, what if Nathan wins? I reckon he could be the big threat this year.

[Pinglauncher]

Lol Ping, what if Nathan wins? I reckon he could be the big threat this year.

Mate we are both primed for a big weekend. He shot an even 100 in the Carnarvon Championships last weekend and I had 22 points on Sunday :lol:

At least he has had plenty of match play recently. I get to play once each year, first round and goooone :wink:

[beanbag]

looking forward to the weekend , havent played matchplay in about 2 years so should be interesting , should be a close match as im off 13 and mini ping off 14 , hopefully the rain will stay away after getting soaked last sat, and last time i played carnarvon i chopped it up big time , so really looking forward to an enjoyable round

[Dotty]

Dotty beat Zipptopp at Cumberland this morning = 2 and 1.

Very close match with birdies and eagles aplentyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. (Sorry, nose is interfering with the keyboard, with that one.)

Close match with Zipptopp going 1 up straight away and the rest of the nine was either 1 up or square, to turn all square. A bottle of coke fuelled Dotty to win the first two holes after the turn, and it was either Dotty 2 or 1 up, until the match finished on the 17th.

As always, a pleasure to catch up with fellow Sydney OzGolfers for a game, a chat and a drink.

Bad shots on each side? Dotty finding 5 greenside bunkers on the first 5 holes. Zipptopp having a B&D of a tee-shot on the 2nd.

[Grunt]

I will update the draw & results soon.

[Grunt]

Draw & Results updated.

Any late entries? still a few spots available. If not taken by the weekend the 1st round will be closed and those with byes shall move into the next round.

[3oneday]

woohoo

[zipptopp]

Well as Dotty has already summed up, we had a good time and the better player easily won.

Go Dotty

[Dotty]

...
ps. Can I use today's result and say I beat Zipptopp 2 and 1 ? :twisted:

Dotty
No you can't. And next time use a driver off the tee so you can be in the tree's like everyone else!
I remembered this from 7 weeks ago.
Done and done, but only one tree.

[Jono]

Is it too late to enter this event? ;)

If not, then I'm in. 8)

[Jono]

Crap. I just remembered that I've let my membership lapse and I don't have a handicap any more. :(

[jimandr]

Crap. I just remembered that I've let my membership lapse and I don't have a handicap any more. :(


You've probably earned enough brownie points to get a special dispensation. But knowing you, you'll have joined three clubs by next week.

[3oneday]

Yeah hurry up Jono, according to what Grunt said last week, you get to play me 8)

[Jono]

So am I in Grunt?

[Grunt]

You are in Jono but you won't be playing Pete, you will be playing Burger.
Are you still in?

[Jono]

You are in Jono but you won't be playing Pete, you will be playing Burger.
Are you still in?

Mate, I'm not too fussed who I play.

Should I play off my last handicap of 10 before my membership lapsed?

If I went for my handicap now, I think I would be struggling to be off 18, I think.

[Grunt]

If you get your new membership I guess you will play off what ever they give you. I doubt you will play for a few weeks from now anyway.

PM Burger and find out what he thinks, he did think until now he was through to the next round.

[Jono]

Grunt, I just had a look at the draw. No offence to Burger and he knows I enjoy his company, but if 3oneday is not playing anyone in the 1st round, can I play him? I've gotta give him a box of 56's.

[Grunt]

I don't know I just slotted you into the next spot if Pete is ok with it I don't care either way.

[3oneday]

8)

You wanna play off 18 ? :)

[Jono]

8)

You wanna play off 18 ? :)

OK. And I'll let you have a mulligan when you chilli dip your wedges. :razz:

[3oneday]

OK. And I'll let you have a mulligan when you chilli dip your wedges. :razz:

well, you better play off 24 then ;)


:lol:

[burger]

No offence to Burger and he knows I enjoy his companyNone taken!

Yay thru to Round 2 :smt038

First time for everything . . .. . :smt087

[Grunt]

Draw update carried out with all 1st round matches carried out to date. Can those who still have to play theirs please play them soon as the 2nd round matches may start to happen from now on. All 1st round byes transfered to the 2nd round. Jono has to take on 3oneday to advance into the 2nd Round against Ping Jnr.


Some interesting 2nd Round Matchups

Jimandr V Matt3Jab
Dotty V MikeZone13


Could be some good matches there.

[Andrew]

I've messaged Grunt, but I forgot to post the result here.

Not So Big Easy & I played our 1st round match at Cumberland on Wednesday which I won 1up.

[Grunt]

Yeah and I forgot to post the updated results so we are square.

[virge666]

Can't find ElGuapo anywhere . . .

[macjackass]

Can't find ElGuapo anywhere . . .

Likewisw with matthew garry webb. I sent him a pm about 3 weeks ago but no response.

[Scottt]

You could always send him a letter just addressed to "Matthew Garry Webb, c/- Mosman" and see what happens? :lol:

[3oneday]

Isn't he a mate of Stu Burger ?

[Pinglauncher]

I may have to concede my first round match to Frank Spencer :cry:

Work has my weekends very questionable between now and late May and it is getting very difficult to try and organise something.

[burger]

Both Webby & El G are mates from work. I'll hit em up to get in touch!

stu.

[virge666]

Both Webby & El G are mates from work. I'll hit em up to get in touch!

stu.


good man !

[Jono]

What happened to Big Al? :)

[burger]

He left where I work and was last seen causing us grief by contracting for the Defence Security Accreditation area. :smt013

[virge666]

Found El G - we are on for a game next Week.

[matthew_garry_webb]

PM sent to macjackass

[Trung]

Grant,

I'm pulling out of the matchplay. I will be away from Sydney for an extended period starting May.

Good luck to all.

Trung

[3oneday]

As farce descends yet again :lol:

[Grunt]

Should we let the 1st round losers back in to fill this thing or just try and get it to work?
Falling apart quickly at the moment.

[EL Guapo]

Hey guys sorry for the late reply...is it too late to join in ?
count me in for april

[henno]

The infamous El Guapo!

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3360/el20guapo.jpg

[Grunt]

Hey guys sorry for the late reply...is it too late to join in ?
count me in for april
You are already in mate, Virge666 will be PM'ing you to arrange a game.

[virge666]

You are already in mate, Virge666 will be PM'ing you to arrange a game.


Already done buddy - we are off at Mona Vale tomorrow morning.

[Grunt]

Well done. Go the El Guapo, we need the underdog to win. Virge will be here even if he loses. IF El Guapo loses he will disappear as fast as he appeared.

[zipptopp]

Grunt

As a first round loser I don't think it would work letting us back in. Let the results stand and redo the draw to a smaller field.

[Grunt]

May have to do it as Trung leaves a hole in the field.

[Grunt]

To fill the void left by Trung dropping out, i have decided to let Macjackass and Matthew Garry Webbs game sit as a 2nd round game if it happens. Not sure what happens if it is a forfiet?

[Grunt]

I may have to concede my first round match to Frank Spencer :cry:

Work has my weekends very questionable between now and late May and it is getting very difficult to try and organise something.

Ping the time limit may be extended if it means you can play, if not I guess I have to take you as a forfeit too.

[Grunt]

Jono & 3oneday when/did you have your game?

[Dotty]

May have to do it as Trung leaves a hole in the field.
So the winner of Macjackass and MGW goes straight to the next third round after winning only one match.

This is no different to any of the dozen top seeds being able to go to the third round after a single win.

I suggest just go with what was originally proposed, rather than the continual adjustments of deadlines and structure.

[Grunt]

ok will be left as is then, easy. But I will ask that we get the games played ASAP. So we can get back on track.

[3oneday]

Jono & 3oneday when/did you have your game?I won 8/7 on the 5th of April.


;)

[Grunt]

kool, so is Jono having another spell. Do you need a witness?

[virge666]

Manly-Warringah 2009 - 'Bulldogs by the Sea'


I believe that is reserved for Cronulla - being "Campbelltown by the Sea" . . .

BTW: Hate Rugby League - but have a lot of mates in the Shire and it is a shithole.

[mikezone13]

But there are a lot of hobbits in the Shire and it is a shithole.

Agree...

[Scottt]

Cronulla is just a touch better than Manly.
Cronulla Mall vs Manly Corso? Not even a contest, give me Cronulla Mall.
Northies vs The Steyne. Northies hands down.
Quality of tottie? Toss a coin.
Manly has the ferries, which is definitely better than a Tangara full of Lebbos from Cronulla to Central via Hurstville.
Both have a leading private golf club that is waaaaaay overrated and a good public (Warringah and Woolooware) with potential.
Both have plenty of tossers who like to overuse the term "god's country", but I'll take the Shire tossers if only because most of my family lives there :lol:

[Dotty]

I originally heard it as 'Gosford - Blacktown by the sea.'

And yes, it was a dig at the NRL juggernaut's ineptitude prevent a repeat of past embarrassments.

ps. Manly by a short nose, since the Shire includes Sylvania Waters and Noeline Donehaur.

[Scottt]

Fair call. Though the Beaches is home to both Fatty Vautin and John Gibbs...

[Pinglauncher]

Ping the time limit may be extended if it means you can play, if not I guess I have to take you as a forfeit too.

It looks like I may have Sunday 19th April free :roll: I will check with Rod and see if he is available then.

Is this too late for the match

[mikezone13]

Both have a leading private golf club that is waaaaaay overrated and a good public (Warringah and Woolooware) with potential.


So true... but Woolooware is better than Warringah.

[virge666]

Just beat El Guapo by one. down the last.

Bloody top game.

Manly Corso worse than Cronulla Mall - you are living in a dream world.. I have just got back from the Corso and it is wall to wall MILF, totty, tarts and more backpackers than a free food convention.

Cronulla Mall is your "home brand" of totty. edible, but not for special occasions.

[Grunt]

It looks like I may have Sunday 19th April free :roll: I will check with Rod and see if he is available then.

Is this too late for the match
All good, go for it.

[burger]

Just beat El Guapo by one. down the last.

Bloody top game.
Well Done Virge666, El G has been on a SERIOUS improve over the last few months ..

might have something to do with his new better half!

stu.

[Jono]

I won 8/7 on the 5th of April.


;)


Hmmm ... so you're not chilli dipping any more then? Damn ...



:razz:

[virge666]

Well Done Virge666, El G has been on a SERIOUS improve over the last few months ..

might have something to do with his new better half!

stu.

Tell me about it.... he doesn;t exactly miss it. And i was dumb enough to teach him a chipping action on the 6th !!! Up and down for the rest of the round.

I then show him how to hit a punch shot and he pars the next 4 holes.

I need to shut the **** up, win the game and then show him some stuff.

Really enjoyed the morning.

[EL Guapo]

I was telling Virge666 during the game that your game improves when your partnered with a better player and learn a few things...
Once again thanks for the tips Virge666 i shall work on it..!..

And yes It was a bloody good game...

[EL Guapo]

Well Done Virge666, El G has been on a SERIOUS improve over the last few months ..

might have something to do with his new better half!

stu.

U reckon Stu...??...hmmm....i think ill have to agree with that too..!!..she motivates me..haha... in many ways

[Scottt]

Tell me about it.... he doesn;t exactly miss it. And i was dumb enough to teach him a chipping action on the 6th !!! Up and down for the rest of the round.

I then show him how to hit a punch shot and he pars the next 4 holes.

Did he make good with the standard method of payment?

[Coffs_Hacker]

Andrew drowned at Mt Broughton today

He went down 8/7. Wasn't good play by me though. The rain the fog and the wind helped.

[Grunt]

Wow, I would have thought Andrew would have had you covered. :)

[Jono]

3oneday won our match 3 and 2 at Camden Lakeside. He was always ahead after winning the first two holes and I stood on the 15th tee dormie 4 down. Got one back on the 15th but we tied the par 3 16th. I think Pete said he was 5 over after 16. I don't know what I was. Being the first comp game after a long layoff, I was erratic, but I was happy to hit some good shots and not lose by 8 and 7. ;)

We didn't play the last 2 holes as there was a large group of coporate golfers in front of us playing strokeplay. :( Watching them come back to the tee after a lost ball was really painful.

Anyway, thanks for the game, 3oneday, rick3003, and pinglauncher. Hope we can play a faster round somewhere next time.

[Grunt]

Nice win 3oneday, now you have to take on the Ping Jnr

[Jono]

Go Ping Jnr ... 8)

[3oneday]

Go Ping Jnr ... 8)

tosser :p


;)


Now, what driver :confused:

[Pinglauncher]

Now, what driver :confused:

This week or next week :-k

Doesn't that mean you need to find at least 2 :lol:


GO JNR

[3oneday]

No golf this week, so only one.


Buncha clowns :p

[BrisVegas]

Andrew drowned at Mt Broughton today

He went down 8/7.

woah! that's a pizzling. congrats Craig!

[Grunt]

Ok guys and girls we need to get this thing moving, any games that are stalled or going to forfeit?



Brad, when are you free for a game. I am off weekends for the next few weeks/months. We should play somewhere ASAP.

I will update the draw tomorrow after Dotty V Mikezone13 match @ Shell Harbour.

[Pinglauncher]

Ok guys and girls we need to get this thing moving, any games that are stalled or going to forfeit

Frank Spencer and I are trying again for our match next Sunday at Carnarvon :roll:

[Grunt]

Thanks for the update Ping.

[Dotty]

Another close tussle, but in the some very ordinary conditions.

MikeZone13 got one-up a couple of times on the front nine, but turned all square.

Dotty went 1 up after 10, but lost the next two to MZ's pars. Level pegged (both playing off 10, so no annoying 'par net birdie' calls), until Dotty wins 16 and 18 to finish 1 up.

Thanks for the game, MikeZone, Grunt and Jimandr.

[Grunt]

Draw Updated

Looks as if a fair few games are not going to be played before April 30. We need to get this moving along people.

[Grunt]

Games that need to be played ASAP

Grunt v Brad (PM sent)
Jimandr V matt3jab
Macjackass V Mathew_Gary_Webb
Amanda V Virge666

Also after today's game

Burger V Winner of Pinglauncher V Frank Spencer

We need to get this whole thing moving. Please arrange games or those that can't make it happen will have to forfeit.

[virge666]

Righto - comms with Amanda immediatley.

[Grunt]

Righto - comms with Amanda immediatley.
Maybe we can have a dual matchplay game. Will have to be a weekend game though.

[virge666]

Maybe we can have a dual matchplay game. Will have to be a weekend game though.


That's cool - Sunday ?

[Grunt]

Sunday is good for me. Possible drama with next Sunday. Will know more soon.

[Pinglauncher]

I won the match against Frank Spencer 1 up today.

Will update in the other thread.

[virge666]

Can't find Amanda anywhere . . .

2 PM's and no sign. Anyone else got contact ?

[3oneday]

Running scared....

[Grunt]

Haven't sent a Pm to Brad as I know he does not check them but I will tonight. We have to get these games played.

[Jono]

I'll ring Amanda and Brad tomorrow. They may be busy doing other stuff and not logging on to Ozgolf everyday ... Oh shock, oh horror. :roll:


:lol:

[Grunt]

I'll ring Amanda and Brad tomorrow. They may be busy doing other stuff and not logging on to Ozgolf everyday ... Oh shock, oh horror. :roll:


:lol:

Actually has been more than a few days Jono, more like a few weeks and no contact.
Also I know there are other that have made no progress in planning their games too.

Games to be played ASAP

Jimandr V Matt3jab
Grunt V Brad
Amanda V Virge666
Macjackass V Matthew garry webb
Burger V pinglauncher

Come on guys and girls we have to get this moving. I may have stuffed up by making it a 32 man field, too many holes in the field.

[Dotty]

Grunt, just disqualify anyone who has not completed round 2, by 30th April.
:razz::razz::razz:

Coffs, where do you want to play the final ?
:wink:

[Grunt]

Grunt, just disqualify anyone who has not completed round 2, by 30th April.
:razz::razz::razz:

Coffs, where do you want to play the final ?
:wink:

Does that mean i disqualify myself?

[Dotty]

Does that mean i disqualify myself?
You know it's the right thing to do. :razz::razz::razz:


ps. Just stirring and thanks for organising this. Whatever format, there would still be the same problems. Hopefully, the quarters and semis are quicker, as the players get into the organise & play routine.

[Grunt]

Had contact today from Amanda, bot h she and Brad are free next weekend and the weekend after. I have made tentative steps at making a double header for next Sunday

Amanda V Virge666
Grunt V Brad

Possibly at Ashlar, or somewhere else that will give access to a decent tee time.

[Matt 3 Jab]

i must admit, ive been the lazy party with me and jim.

Roster isnt great at the moment

i'll organise something asap

[Pinglauncher]

I have spoken to 3oneday regarding his match with Ping Jnr. I am hoping to be able to get this match and mine against Burger on the same day. I will not be available until late May however due to work commitments.

[virge666]

Had contact today from Amanda, bot h she and Brad are free next weekend and the weekend after. I have made tentative steps at making a double header for next Sunday

Amanda V Virge666
Grunt V Brad

Possibly at Ashlar, or somewhere else that will give access to a decent tee time.


Just cannot do weekends at present mate

[amanda]

we can't do any week days - I'm swamped with my thesis and Brad works during the week.

[3oneday]

Just cannot do weekends at present mate


we can't do any week days - I'm swamped with my thesis and Brad works during the week.

OK, (just putting my Grunt hat on for a minute).

Virge, when can you do a weekend mate ?

Otherwise, when can you guys get together for a coin toss ?


:lol:

[Grunt]

OK, (just putting my Grunt hat on for a minute).

:lol:

Wow you guys are really slipping, a perfect opportunity for a decent sledge and none taken.

[Grunt]

Results updated

Only 2 matches that need to be played URGENTLY.

Amanda V Virge666 & Macjackass V Mathew Gary Webb.

It is getting close to the time that if you cant show that you are going to play these games they will be canned and the person due to play the winner will get a free run into the next round. Consider this the 1st warning!

Lets get this happening guys (& girl)

[virge666]

Virge, when can you do a weekend mate ?


Does it have to be a weekend ?

Early one morning somewhere ?

[Grunt]

Anyone going to play this? Seems to be a long time overdue now for the next round matches to be played.

[Dotty]

Anyone going to play this? Seems to be a long time overdue now for the next round matches to be played.
For the two unplayed matches, maybe we go on 2009 post count instead. In that case, Macjackass and Virge go through to the quarters.

If anyone objects, then tell then to organise a tee time and decide their match.

[Grunt]

Nice Idea Dotty. I will give those involved a week to inform us of a date for the match to be played or else the above proposed by Dotty will be enforced.

Other ideas could be a repecharge for a 1st round loser in that part of the draw.

[Dotty]

I'm not in favour of second chances, as it's knockout matchplay, not round-robin.
If I had to play Zipptop (or MikeZone) again, I may not be so lucky.

[Grunt]

No Worries, was just an idea and overall I agree with the fact that it is a knockout matchplay.

[3oneday]

Yeah, I'd hate to have to be knocked out again :lol:

[jimandr]

The reign is over. There will be a new champion in the NSW Matchplay in 2009.

In an exceptionally low-quality match, Coffs Hacker defeated Jimandr 6&5 today at Cabramatta. Any player who recorded a par was guaranteed to win a hole today. But I recorded a lot more doubles or worse than he did.

'Twas a pity I couldn't make him work a bit harder for it, but I couldn't.

[Grunt]

It had to happen eventually, it has opened right up now.

[Coffs_Hacker]

Bah - jim choked on the first hole and I cruised the rest to try and make it interesting LOL.

Definately was a game of who wanted to loose it more than win. Both played a shocker and jono was worse again. Watching jono reload 3 times on the 12th hole brought back memories of the infamous 17 at magenta.

[BrisVegas]

Watching jono reload 3 times on the 12th hole brought back memories of the infamous 17 at magenta.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

That was the most amazing 45 minutes of golf I've ever seen!!! I'm still in shock.

[Jono]

The reign is over. There will be a new champion in the NSW Matchplay in 2009.

In an exceptionally low-quality match, Coffs Hacker defeated Jimandr 6&5 today at Cabramatta. Any player who recorded a par was guaranteed to win a hole today. But I recorded a lot more doubles or worse than he did.

'Twas a pity I couldn't make him work a bit harder for it, but I couldn't.

I think you are still in shock after your first Ozgolf matchplay loss.

Twas 5 and 4.

[Grunt]

I will update results tonight. Others in this have to lift their games. Lets pull out the finger and get this moving.

[Grunt]

Ok a few executive decisions about the Matchplay have been made overnight.



Matthew_Gary_Webb has been DQ'd. been too long with no posts and no indication of playing.
Macjackass has moved forward to the next round.
Macjackass will play PingJnr in the 1/4 final before the 31st August.
Amanda & Virge666 you have until the 14th of next month to organise a game and have it played before 31st August. If not the 2 of you will be DQ'd
All 1/4 finals to be played by August 31st. Dotty & his opponent will get a little longer (2 weeks possibly)
Semi Finals to be played by 30th September
Final to be played by 31st October.

Next years Matchplay will have more strict dates for completion of games and hopefully this wont happen.

End of my rant!

[Grunt]

So Virge666 & Amanda are you going to play this match?

[3oneday]

Oh, is this still going ?

[Grunt]

Trying to see if it has a pulse. Seems that the people that supported this got eliminated and now it is all but dead.

[Pinglauncher]

Well I am in a position with Nathan and I still in it we need to try and play on the same day. Sundays are my only chance at the moment and with work I can't even be sure of playing each week.

Who are we supposed to play again :-k

[adlo]

Grunt, WA seems to be taking after NSW on the matchplay front. :smt015

[Grunt]

Ping you have to play Brad & Jnr has to play MacJackAss.

[virge666]

So Virge666 & Amanda are you going to play this match?


Amanda - any weekday I can do. Any at all - just name a date.

[peter_rs]

grunt can you update the draw?

[Coffs_Hacker]

I think its time to DQ a couple of people - Brad and amanda haven't logged into OGolf for a few months now so i say

virge666 vs Dotty and Pingy through to semi

[Grunt]

Was giving everyone a chance and it looks as if that will have to be the case. I will update tonight. Will be a fair few DQ's.

[Grunt]

I will give MacJackass V Ping JNR an extra week to organise a game. If that is not organised, one of you will have to forfeit and the other will go on to play the winner of the Virge666 V Dotty match in the semi final. Would prefer someone to fall on their sword for that other wise it will be a toss of the coin.

[3oneday]

Scrap the lot, waste of time.

[Dotty]

Thanks for clarifying that Grunt.

Virge and I should be able sort this out with a mid-week game soon. (I'll fire off a PM tonight, and see when he is back from FNQ.)

[Grunt]

Well it looks as if I have to make yet more DQ's in this.

Come on guys it is not that hard to organise a game or at least let everyone know why you have not bothered to play.

Next years draw will not be as big as this year as the people that regularly play will be preferred over those that entered this year and Forfeited.

The toss of the coin was made and Ping Jnr won the match against Macjackass.

Dotty V Virge - game ASAP

Ping Jnr will play the winner of the above match

Ping V Coffs Hacker is the other Semi.

Plan was to get finals played before champs, pull your fingers out guys!!!

[virge666]

All bad from me - my back is ****ed - if I cannot play by 1st week of october I will forfeit.

Finally we get a place organised - and then I end up in hospital.

[Scottt]

Shit Virge, what did you do to it?

[ParMaster]

Wow. What happened to you Virge?

[virge666]

Mixture of things - needless to say at present I have 2 Mersyndol Forte, 2 x Mg of Valium and 3 Nerofen plus and I am in Agony.

Mainly comes from living in a chair in front of a PC and a dodgy chair at that. The new BamBach chair is a lot better - can recommend. Been in Physio and Oesteo also for a week.

Compressed L3, L4, L5 ans Sacrum, got sciatica down my right leg and yeah - not happy. ;)

Contemplating heading down to Hospital for some of the good stuff. But I will see how I sleep tonight. Golf starts at 2am.

I am not "Enjoy"ing much.



:)

[Scottt]

:lol:

You need to get your hands on a TENS machine. Those things are awesome! :lol:

[Dotty]

Virge, sorry to hear about your back and hope the experts can sort it out. (I'm still free for a mid-week match, if things improve in time.)

Grunt, thank you for balancing latitude and discipline in the match schedule. Much appreciated.

[virge666]

Grunt, thank you for balancing latitude and discipline in the match schedule. Much appreciated.

+1

:smt060

[virge666]

Just conceded

Back is ****ed... hoping to be OK for champs

Apologies to Grunt - who is doing a Stirling job and has the patience of a nun.

[ParMaster]

Well get better soon Virge.

[Dotty]

Mixed emotions with the above news, but my primary concern is with Virge's health. Get well soon mate.

I'll PM Ping Junior for a semi match availability and options.

[Dotty]

The Pings hosted the semi-finals this afternoon and ...

Ping Senior beat CoffsHacker 4 and 3
Ping Junior beat Dotty on the 19th

Both tight matches, with the Pings making the most of holes 10 to 15.

Well done, best wishes for the final and thanks for the day.

Go Junior! ;):razz::twisted:

[ParMaster]

Congratulations to the both of you.

[jimandr]

It is clear that both Pings took unfair home field advantage from their semi-finals. But I'm sure they are deserving finalists. Well done.

I have a highly prestigeous OzGolf Matchplay trophy that I haven't had to remove from under the driver's seat in my car for two years.

If you want an OzGolf witness to your game I'll do my best to be available if you are allowed to invite more guests to Carnarvon (I'm assuming you'll play there).

My final question is this. Will Ping Jnr get any dinner if he is successful?

[ParMaster]

If it were played on a saturday I could possibly play with you guys and make up the 4th.

[Coffs_Hacker]

Should call a re-match, They played me off 9 instead of 10hcap. Coulda changed the whole game (mmmm doubt it, I still sucked)

[AndyP]

But it changed your mental approach, CH. Definite rematch. :neutral:

[Dotty]

Coffs handicap worried me too. ;) Re-match. :razz:



Jim, I had no problem with any Ping home-field 'advantage'. It was a blessing to not play a neutral course of MacGrange, Shellharbour or Lynwood (sub)standard. (Also means I can organise a home match against either of them, if needed next year.)

[Grunt]

Congrats to Ping Jnr.

Will have to work out when Jim can transfer the trophy to you.

I think we need to get it mounted as a true Trophy now. I will look into it and work out how much it will cost to do.

[3oneday]

You are currently two days late Grunter ;)

[Grunt]

You are currently two days late Grunter ;)

I know, just been a little busy, like driving home and getting some other shit sorted.

Were you present at the match?

[3oneday]

No, I was asleep ;) or should have been :)