WAnker Skins challenge, Joondalup CC, Sunday 12/9/10

[adlo]

OK Wankers....

I was dreaming up a little high stakes skins game the other day.

$5 per hole.
$10 (total) in for NTPs.

Max investment is $100.

COURSE: Joondalup (Dune/Lake) 8:56, Sunday 12 September. Green Fees $70ish.

1. Adlo
2. MW
3. JC
4. Simmsy
5. Hocko
6. Yoss
7. IDGG
8. Bruce D

Groups: (Exact Handicap/ 3/4 Handicap / Playing Handicap)

JC (5.4/4.05/4)
Old Man Simms (13.6/10.25/10)
Bruce D (11.4/8.55/9)
IDG (14.7/11.025/11)

Hocko (2.8/2.1/2)
MegaWatty (10.2/7.75/8)
Adlo (13.5/10.125/10)
Yoss (19.0/14.25/14)

[Courty]

1. Adlo
2. Courty (pencil - assuming it'll be played in QLD ;))

[MegaWatty]

1. Adlo
2. MegaWatty

Business must be good Ads? ;)

[Courty]

Oh right, I missed the 'WA' prefix. Carry on without me, then.

[Bruce Dickinson]

the coffee business must be good....

[Golfnut]

^^^ I'll say.....but I'm interested to see where this one goes.

[Johnny Canuck]

Handicaps?

[adlo]

Business is good, sure. Nothing to do with this though. It is just time for a high stakes skins game in WA. Sorry Courty.

edit: 3/4 handicap

[Courty]

Business is good, sure. Nothing to do with this though. It is just time for a high stakes skins game in WA. Sorry Courty.

Never mind, it was just a failed shit-stir.

[Johnny Canuck]

If it is after pennants, I'm always up for a gamble.

[adlo]

No date set, just seeing if I can muster 4 golfers. If we get more, then bring it on! 2 groups is always an option. I am happy to wait until September.

1. Adlo
2. MegaShanky
3. JC

[MegaWatty]

Hmmm. 3/4 caps. Plays straight into JCs hands...

[LarryLong]

Don't you guys hate each other enough already?

[MegaWatty]

No date set, just seeing if I can muster 4 golfers. If we get more, then bring it on! 2 groups is always an option. I am happy to wait until September.

1. Adlo
2. MegaShanky
3. JC

Not funny.

[simmsy]

September?

Giddy'up!!:D

[Johnny Canuck]

Don't you guys hate each other enough already?

Only Tourfit.


Not funny.

It's a matter of opinion.

[MegaWatty]

So is it 4 people only?

If so, do the stakes go up until we have the final 4?

[Johnny Canuck]

If Mega tripped on a rock, would he sprain a shankle?

[simmsy]

No date set, just seeing if I can muster 4 golfers. If we get more, then bring it on! 2 groups is always an option. I am happy to wait until September.

1. Adlo
2. MegaShanky
3. JC
4. OMS

[adlo]

Hmmm. 3/4 caps. Plays straight into JCs hands...
Not really, it works pretty well.

September?

Giddy'up!!:D
Good man.

Only Tourfit.

:mrgreen:

So is it 4 people only?

If so, do the stakes go up until we have the final 4?
Sir, you may be a genius!

I am happy to keep taking names.

I figured the current 4 would be keen, but am also interested to see if Vic is keen, and maybe Yoss with his IGA holiday money.

We'll see

[MegaWatty]

If Mega tripped on a rock, would he sprain a shankle?

Dad joke.

[Golfnut]

^^^ sorry MW, made me chuckle :D

[adlo]

OP updated with current punters.

Anyone keen on Meadow Springs as a venue (if we can get on cheaper than rack rate)?

[simmsy]

Don't you guys hate each other enough already?

that's what makes taking Adlo's money all the more fun.

[adlo]

that's what makes taking Adlo's money all the more fun.

GGF

[Johnny Canuck]

Meadow is the most overpriced goat track in the city. Anyone have connections there?

[simmsy]

Only if it's in good condition!!

i have played that track too many times in poor nick, when it's up and running its a good track though and could be worth penciling in.

Araluen would be good fun too, but don't enjoy carts.

[adlo]

Meadow in good nick is a heap of fun for something like skins. In poor nick it is shit.

Other ideas?

[Johnny Canuck]

Standard Rates Weekdays: $65.00
Weekends / Public Holidays: $80.00

[adlo]

I wouldn't pay $80, that is for sure.

[Bruce Dickinson]

just remember boys that you're heading into coring season in September

[adlo]

Good point. No rush on this thing. Wait until the end of pennants and then see how we go.

[simmsy]

i'm happy to play anywhere but KB for this little venture.

[Johnny Canuck]

I can't believe that they charge so much for that place.

[adlo]

No Kennedy.
No Hartfield.

All else is fair game.

[Johnny Canuck]

How about KBay? None of us are members, so no home course advantage:mrgreen:.

[Johnny Canuck]

Beat me to it.

[adlo]

The Vines?

[MegaWatty]

The Vines?

Nope. It's real shit! They couldn't even get it up to reasonable scratch for their Pro Am. Sorry Vic.

Joondy?

[simmsy]

Joondy would be great, but after paying green fees ($120??) and then getting myself a new one ripped by you and JC i don't fancy the NETT result in my back pocket.

[MegaWatty]

Joondy would be great, but after paying green fees ($120??) and then getting myself a new one ripped by you and JC i don't fancy the NETT result in my back pocket.

Thanks for the faith!

As for 3/4 caps, if we've all got AGUs then there should be no cut in caps I reckon. Basically, we have to lose 2 to 3? shots to JC and he plays off his same cap. With the current system, it genuinely reflects how you're currently playing. Anyone disagree?

Apart from the Yank.

[Johnny Canuck]

Handicaps are based over 18 holes of golf. Skins are individuals holes where the advantage goes to the higher capper, especially when holes can be carried over.

[MegaWatty]

Apart from the Yank.

Shhhhhhh.

[Johnny Canuck]

You're going full-Zigwah. Quoting yourself and responding.

[MegaWatty]

That was a reminder to you!!,

[bergsey]

How about THE CUT ?

Now that would make for some interesting skins game.... ;)

[Yossarian]

I'm keen. And i will take all your internet money, maybe at araluen?

[MegaWatty]

Still shit on NearMaps with the update being 28 May?

[Yossarian]

PS

Mega, JC has a point are you in radio contact with shep??

[simmsy]

The uni student has to ante-up prior to the match commencing.

[Yossarian]

Hey I'm good for it, just ask all your respective wives when I wined and dined them ;)

[MegaWatty]

OK. So to make it less brief.

Araluen still looks shit on NearMaps. I think the last update was May 28.

I have a bit of my drunk on. JD was 30 bucks at Walmart for 1.75l. Check it.

[Golfnut]

Hey I'm good for it, just ask all your respective wives when I wined and dined them at Maccas ;)

:D

[Golfnut]

I have a bit of my drunk on. JD was 30 bucks at Walmart for 1.75l. Check it.

Yeah, I will next time I'm there......Do you want me to pick you up a case?

[idgolfguy]

I'm in but can only play on weekends or a public holiday. The Cut or Binningup would be interesting. If there is rain, Araluen could be a consideration.

[MegaWatty]

Yeah, I will next time I'm there......Do you want me to pick you up a case?

Can only bring back 2.25l at time. :(

[MegaWatty]

Time to auction off spots for this I think. $10 skins?

[Golfnut]

Can only bring back 2.25l at time. :(

Silly me....will have to drink it while I'm waiting for my $4 prescriptions to get filled.

[idgolfguy]

Time to auction off spots for this I think. $10 skins?

Or raise the skins buy in.

[MegaWatty]

Check this similar thread...

http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/7454-The-Great-Western-Skins-Challenge

Tiger's really changed!

[Johnny Canuck]

Good call Mega. I have to bring it over.


What a freaking awesome day.

I have never met a guy as crazy as Tiger. Not s single one......This guy was off the hook from moment one, on the first hole he hit it 90* left into the shit and lost it on himself going on and on about hitting 3 irons next time......Then on 6 he hit it 60 yards left with 4 iron, screamed at the group in front of us who were trying to tell him where his ball was, then briefly quit, only to hit it into the shit again the next hole, throw his driver and snap it in two......Awesome to see really...........I'll let my host (JCanuck) fill you in on the drama on 13.......That alone was worth the $30 green fee (best deal in golf)

We all played shitty, capped by my solid 29 points....I have been playing so bad lately I don't know what to do, but I strung together 3 straight birdies on 7-8-9 which made me feel good......Kennedy Bay is one of the toughest courses around, not a good place to be if you are struggling.....

All in all a great day, Exasac, JC and Tiger were all gracious hosts and I have to admit, I haven't had that much fun on a course in a long time.....If you ever get to play with them, bring your sledge book, you'll need it......




The ultimate highlight came on the 13th tee. Fresh off of winning 3 skins, Tiger's 2 iron started in the middle of the fairway, and ended up clearing a boundry fence about 90-100m from the middle of the fairway.
We all knew it was out. He even stated it was out. He had just claimed he might have to leave because he wasn't going to finish in time. We thought, there is no way (or reason) to look for the ball. Exasac, Spiersy and myself we standing in the fairway, sipping a bourbon and having a chart when the explosion happened!
"WHY ISN'T ANYONE HELPING ME LOOK FOR MY BALL?!?! IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU GUYS WOULD HELP ME F*CKING LOOK!!!" (and so on). We kind of looked at each other, shocked, and went back to our conversation. Tiger then stormed over, played his provisional, which lead to a 2-iron helicopter that actually made Spiersy duck in fear as the club flew by and landed beside the ball it just hit.
That brought the total to 1 thrown wedge, 1 putter, 1 2-iron and 1 driver (now broken).

The comment of the day was delivered by Speirsy on the ninth green. After Exasac decided to hit into various sets of trees, the group behind us got a little restless. While we were putting, a ball rolled up towards the green. I said "i nominate Tiger to hit it back if another rolls up", to which Speirsy took his life in his own hands by replying in a nice loud voice "At least we know they won't get hit then!"

[MegaWatty]

It was a very funny read!!!

[simmsy]

A great read. It's the stuff if folklore.

[MegaWatty]

3 years on...

[Johnny Canuck]

That brought back some GREAT memories. Tiger before prozac and the third divorce was truly something to behold.

[hocko]

I'm in Ads if the date is right.

[simmsy]

ADLO - set up a poll for who thinks skins games should full h/c or 3/4 h/c. It shouldn't just be gospel if the Soroks Prick says so. Democracy not El Presidente Soroks. I know you'll say it's unfair JC but let the people speak and if it doesn't fall your way set up a skins game with the JC rules in play.
In case ur wondering I'll be voting 3/4 as I know I'll still beat u. U can't be lucky all the and pennants season
Will use up all ur good ju-ju.

[TourFit]

His "good ju-ju" is saved until there's... A) money on the line, and B) a chance at beating us !!!

Look for him to rise to the occasion (THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!)

[Johnny Canuck]

ADLO - set up a poll for who thinks skins games should full h/c or 3/4 h/c. It shouldn't just be gospel if the Soroks Prick says so. Democracy not El Presidente Soroks. I know you'll say it's unfair JC but let the people speak and if it doesn't fall your way set up a skins game with the JC rules in play.
In case ur wondering I'll be voting 3/4 as I know I'll still beat u. U can't be lucky all the and pennants season
Will use up all ur good ju-ju.

Do a bit of reading if you have some time, Simmsy.

More commonly, skins games are played at 1/2 handicaps.

Other rules that are commonly brought in are that a gross score beats a net of the same score and no strokes are given on par 3s.

3/4 handicaps is very generous.

[Bruce Dickinson]

depending on dates I'm in. Moving nicely towards a 13 handicap at the moment

[MegaWatty]

Me too. :)

[simmsy]

Do a bit of reading if you have some time, Simmsy.

More commonly, skins games are played at 1/2 handicaps.

Other rules that are commonly brought in are that a gross score beats a net of the same score and no strokes are given on par 3s.

3/4 handicaps is very generous.


Don't get too touchy JC - "more commonly, skins games are played at 1/2 handicaps" geez nothing like a bit of anecdotal evidence to prove a good case is there!
all i'm saying is everyone has equal say about it, you don't have to play at full h/c JC, by the looks of it there is more than enough people putting there hands up.
Some guys won't be comfortable putting up there hard earned at 3/4 handicaps just like you are telling anyone that will listen that your not happy playing at full h/c.

What needs to be established is the rules for this game and i merely suggested that majority should rule. Remember i said i would go with 3/4 because i know how passionate about it you are and i would rather play skins in your group than not at all. Maybe if we had two groups you could have one at full and one at 3/4 h/c's.


Chin up JC - it's only money, you can make more.;)

[Johnny Canuck]

Not touchy at all. I knew you're old man senses would take my comment in the wrong tone. Relax. Make a nice warm cup of Ovaltine.

I was merely pointing out that full handicaps are commonly not applied in skins due to the nature of the game. 1/2 handis is much more common, or something such as MAFIA skins.

Just to educate the world, one old man at a time.

[simmsy]

I'm not saying it doesn't happen but i had never heard of it until i met you and i've been playing golf for more years than Yoss has been annoying this world, i've been playing skins since i was 12 and always played full hc. you just have to show us how good you are JC.
like i said let the people speak and let The Don rule - and then we'll hopefully get to go and play golf, have a great day drink some over priced bourbon and pay you $100 in skins.

[adlo]

Absolutely brilliant. 8 punters.

I will think about everything that has been said. However, even though it costs me a stroke or two, I do tend to agree with the Canadian re: not playing off full handicaps in a skins match.

I might put it to the field, see what we think. If people are unhappy with the final decision, they can always pull out, that's what she said.

Honestly though, lets consider the changes, it is minimal:

(Handicap) Handicap for skins match.

1. Adlo (14) 11
2. MW (10) 8
3. JC (3) 2
4. Simmsy (14) 11
5. Hocko (4?) 3
6. Yoss (19) 15
7. IDGG (13?) 10
8. Bruce D (12) 9

[MegaWatty]

Thanks for the head start! ;)

I'm off 10.

[adlo]

Handicaps were guesses, you get the picture :roll:

[MegaWatty]

Ahhhhh. I get it. ;)

[simmsy]

looks pretty good boss.

[hocko]

We all have golflinks don't we Ads?

[MegaWatty]

We all have golflinks don't we Ads?

Yup. Absolute requirement!

[hocko]

Did you get my PM regarding the grips Mega?

[MegaWatty]

Shit. Yeh sorry mate. Came during EOFY. Read or and forgot!

I'll get back to you.

[hocko]

Cheers.

[hocko]

OK Wankers....

Would suit (IMO) a resort style course as they tend to produce a bit of drama and offer some good scoring opportunities.

Any takers?

1. Adlo
2. MW
3. JC
4. Simmsy
5. Hocko
6. Yoss
7. IDGG
8. Bruce D

O.K. Let's forget about about hanicaps for a bit and talk courses.......
Vines?

[adlo]

GL caps a must.

Well it seems most resort courses are in crap nick or too expensive.

I am happy at any decent track that doesn't offer too much in the way of home course advantage.

Vines or Araluen in decent nick. Otherwise Sun City, Waneroo (we should have enough recips to get 2 groups on), Kwinana....

Thoughts?

[MegaWatty]

Kwinana = Me out. Sorry.

Let's get a deal at Joondy or Meadow.

[Johnny Canuck]

Mandurah. SOLD!

[idgolfguy]

Mandurah sounds good! Binningup is a little too far. How about Royal Fremantle?

[simmsy]

Mandurah in good nick is good and easy course to walk.

by september Araluen could be in decent nick.

[simmsy]

Mandurah sounds good! Binningup is a little too far. How about Royal Fremantle?


Mickey Mouse course and i would think too hard to get 8 of us on there for a skins game.

[Golfnut]

My brother was out at Araluen in Friday and while still no where near its former glory, he said the greens were very good.....still prefered lies on fairways that were in better than average condition. Maybe with a bit more rain over the coming months the fairways might get a leg up.

[MegaWatty]

The problem is always going to be the damage to out soft buttery forgings that we all? have. Those stones will probably be a lot closer to the fairways these days.

Is Madurah dramatic enough for a skins game?

[simmsy]

Araluen and meadow for that matter should allow for local rule - 15th club for hitting out of rough. Same for all shouldn't be a drama.

[MegaWatty]

Yoss. Still got that Srixon as an Araluen club for me in S300? ;)

[hocko]

I still think Vines...always in good nick,
Definately not dogleg city

[adlo]

Mandurah is a good option.

Vic, what condition is the Vines in at the mo?

[Bruce Dickinson]

I can get 3 in at $30 for joondalup

[adlo]

Hmmm, that might make it doable. I wonder what it would work out at if we split the bill between 7 of us. How much for the other 4 golfers Bruce?

Joondy would be a great course for a skins shootout.

[MegaWatty]

Hmmm, that might make it doable. I wonder what it would work out at if we split the bill between 7 of us. How much for the other 4 golfers Bruce?

Joondy would be a great course for a skins shootout.

Finally some sense! :)

[simmsy]

I still think Vines...always in good nick,
Definately not dogleg city

that's you being sarcastic hocko? right?

If we could get a good price at Joondy that everyone could do, i think it would be the best course for such an event.

[adlo]

Joondy is the kind of course that is pretty much made for a skins shootout. A bit mickey mouse, nice and wide, monster greens, and plenty of birdie opportunities.

[Bruce Dickinson]

Hmmm, that might make it doable. I wonder what it would work out at if we split the bill between 7 of us. How much for the other 4 golfers Bruce?

Joondy would be a great course for a skins shootout.
ill check, and if we do it the bill can be split between 8

[idgolfguy]

Having played Lakelands and Karrinyup the last couple if weeks, the Vines is still crap. I'm still hurting from you all the last time from embarrassment.

We could get two groups out at Royal Fremantle on a Sunday with the reciprocals between the Don, Yoss and myself if I join Bunbury in a couple of weeks.

[idgolfguy]

Joondalup is made for skins due to the quirkiness of some holes causing surprises and upsets.

[adlo]

ill check, and if we do it the bill can be split between 8
Cheers BD.

Having played Lakelands and Karrinyup the last couple if weeks, the Vines is still crap. I'm still hurting from you all the last time from embarrassment.

We could get two groups out at Royal Fremantle on a Sunday with the reciprocals between the Don, Yoss and myself if I join Bunbury in a couple of weeks.
We could get 8 on, no worries. Just doubt the masses would approve of the course selection.

[simmsy]

BD- Joondy would be great if we could get a decent price on the weekend.

[MegaWatty]

Even if we can't it'll be good!!!

FWIW, I'm not a chance on that track! It destroys me every time, however, I just keep wanting more! If I ever met RTJ Jnr, I'd probably punch him in the face!

I will continue to blame the funny cups they use though.

[adlo]

Robert Trench Jones can be found in Dunsborough!

[MegaWatty]

Robert Trench Jones can be found in Dunsborough!

He better start ****en hiding!!!

[Yossarian]

Robert Trench Jones can be found in Dunsborough!

:lol:

[hocko]

that's you being sarcastic hocko? right?

If we could get a good price at Joondy that everyone could do, i think it would be the best course for such an event.

Simmsy, this course is only good for 4 days of the year, tough to read sarcasm in letter form but well read.
Joondallup should be the choice (i think) particularly dunes and quarry.

[simmsy]

yeah hocko, obviously never met you yet not sure exactly where you're coming from but sounds like you've got ya head screwed on the right way it does.

[hocko]

Head not really working at all now Simmsy, we lost to Joondallup at home today 5&4.
Once again......very close matches, the greatest margin was 2&1.

[adlo]

Depending on what BD comes back with, and on coring dates, the first week of September is the current goal.

[Bruce Dickinson]

Depending on what BD comes back with, and on coring dates, the first week of September is the current goal.
I'll chase up in the next couple of days, its unlikely that the greens will be cored in September, Joondalup tends to go later in October or even November.

I've got a massive Italian wedding to go to on the 4th September, so it may need to be the week after.

[McMw]

Having played Lakelands and Karrinyup the last couple if weeks, the Vines is still crap.]

interested about Lakelands - can anyone just walk-on and get a game during the weekday?

[Johnny Canuck]

is that idgolfguy in your avatar?

[simmsy]

nah, too tall, and look, the shorts look.....

well, like shorts!:lol:

[adlo]

I'll chase up in the next couple of days, its unlikely that the greens will be cored in September, Joondalup tends to go later in October or even November.

I've got a massive Italian wedding to go to on the 4th September, so it may need to be the week after.

That is great. I thought coring would be a bigger issue than that.

Look forward to your update.

[Cosmopolite]

]

interested about Lakelands - can anyone just walk-on and get a game during the weekday?

probably not on Wednesdays. Other days should be ok if you are a member of a club and have a hcap.

[McMw]

great - thanks!!!

[TourFit]

I've got a massive Italian wedding to go to on the 4th September, so it may need to be the week after.

LOL...do the Italians do ANY other type of wedding BD...???

[Johnny Canuck]

I thought the same thing, Fit.

[TourFit]

They must keep databases of EVERYONE they ever meet...

I went to one where the 3rd cousins were invited (they'd never even met the parents - the 2nd cousins). 32 of them in all I believe !!!! Plus their parents...most, if not all had, never met the bride and groom.

CWAZY...

[Bruce Dickinson]

LOL...do the Italians do ANY other type of wedding BD...???
agreed, this one's pretty special as its a mate I've known since we were ten and he's finally getting hitched at the age of 40. I believe there's a lot of his family jetting in from Bari

[MegaWatty]

Which course is in your avatar BD?

[Bruce Dickinson]

Which course is in your avatar BD?
that's the view from the 9th tee at Cypress Point across to the 13th green and 14th fairway

[TourFit]

BEST. COURSE. EVER...

(Well, almost) ;)

[MegaWatty]

BEST. COURSE. EVER...

(Well, almost) ;)

Not better than Carnoustie...surely! :)

[simmsy]

NEVER!! has he ever told you about the time he played there??;)

[TourFit]

Not better than Carnoustie...surely! :)

:-k

[hocko]

is that idgolfguy in your avatar?


That's friggin priceless....nearly wet my pants.

[Yossarian]

Joondy would be perfect for this as long as I play the course sober this time.

[hocko]

Sober????? nobody said we need to be sober......I'm out.

[Golfnut]

They must keep databases of EVERYONE they ever meet...

I went to one where the 3rd cousins were invited (they'd never even met the parents - the 2nd cousins). 32 of them in all I believe !!!! Plus their parents...most, if not all had, never met the bride and groom.

CWAZY...

Sounds like a lot of weddings I went to when I was younger.....most of the time I had NFI who 90% of the people were at most of them.....I think in this day and age, things are a bit more toned down now in terms of numbers.....heck, Julie and I managed to keep it under 120 from memory which would have been unheard of for a wog family back in the 80's and 90's.

[idgolfguy]

Indians are almost as bad! My reception had 275 about people of which Lesley knew 50. The rest flew in.

The upside was that on her side they gave the usual toasters and crockery. On my side was cash...and alcohol. Each person the could brought the maximum limit they could carry of spirits.

[TourFit]

Was there dancing, singing and loudly coloured, exaggerated costumes?? Did it resemble a Bollywood production?? With alcohol !!!

That would be something to see.

[Golfnut]

The indian wedding I went to a couple of years back did......was so much fun and great to experience something so different as far as weddings go.

[MegaWatty]

What?

Not everyone has a wedding where you sit around drinking VB and then get up near the end to sing Eagle Rock and do The Chicken Dance???

[Golfnut]

Been to one of those too Mega......great fun!!!!!.....more affectionately known as a "Skip Wedding" to us wogs :D

[TourFit]

What?

Not everyone has a wedding where you sit around drinking VB and then get up near the end to sing Eagle Rock and do The Chicken Dance???

Should be part of our Citizenship/Permanent Resident application...

[Nuffie]

That's friggin priceless....nearly wet my pants.

I almost laughed my socks off at that.... gee, lucky they stayed on coz with the tiles in this place, I could have freezed to death :smt038.

[Nuffie]

What?

Not everyone has a wedding where you sit around drinking VB and then get up near the end to sing Eagle Rock and do The Chicken Dance???

Definitely not MW. The wog wedding I went to in Sydney whilst over there on hols was some scene....well...

The bridal party dance (that I was part of) was done to that Lion King song "Can you feel the love tonight" closely followed by that new song "I don't speak Americano".

I thought it was just typical, not many presents, just lots of envelopes being passed under tables from guests to the parents of the newlyweds.

There were like 9 courses and over 250 ppl there. The bride/groom only knew about 40% of them!

Stuff that, too much fuss. I might just get married on a boat/ship aussie style!

My Nonna might not like that though :)

[Golfnut]

My Nonna might not like that though :)

Nonna?!?!? What's your heritige Nuff?

[MegaWatty]

Nonna?!?!? What's your heritige Nuff?

Garden gnomes.

[Johnny Canuck]

Mixed with Smurf.

[MegaWatty]

And a little bit of...

[TourFit]

Smurfs are blue...Azzurri almost !!!!

Hey, and the shafts in his Clevelands are Blue too !!!!

[Nuffie]

Smurfs are blue...Azzurri almost !!!!

Hey, and the shafts in his Clevelands are Blue too !!!!

Newsflash: maybe blue shafts for not too much longer Fit.

Because so far I'm very impressed with the Stiff grey diamana shaft that was in my new 1i hybrid I bought the other day at golfbox.

It plays a tad softer than STIFF, like a firm IMHO. So far I love it and has more response and feel than the boardier grafalloy.

I've also been very happy with the Graphite Design YSQ in the Launcher since I got that tip-trimmed over east. Wow.

Very funny about the smurf/garden knombe comments made by you and JC. I can live with those as they are long-term discriptions for Nuffie...

To answer your other question Fit, my Dad's side of the family comes from northern Italy, near Venice.

[hocko]

Very funny about the smurf/garden knombe comments made by you and JC.


What the flippin hell is a garden knombe?

[Golfnut]

I think it's a cross between a knob and a kombi hocko?!?!?!....still not sure how that actually relates to Nuffie though but I'm sure we'll find out in the next few posts. ;)

[Golfnut]

To answer your other question Fit, my Dad's side of the family comes from northern Italy, near Venice.

Finally a 'paesan' round these parts....even if your only a half cast.

[TourFit]

Nonna?!?!? What's your heritige Nuff?

Not my question Nuff...I agree with JC and MW. Part Smurf, part garden gnome...


Finally a 'paesan' round these parts....even if your only a half cast.

Part Smurf, part gnome = half caste...

[simmsy]

sorry to try and put this back on topic.....

but BD - have you heard anything about possible prices at Joondy??


cheers mate.

[Nuffie]

What the flippin hell is a garden knombe?

Oops, spell check wasn't used so guess I just invented one - maybe it's what hocko described.


Finally a 'paesan' round these parts....even if your only a half cast.

Bravo Golfnut, hey you should see what it's like where I grew up: Little Italy, little Croatia...little Hong Kong with a bit of skip - half casts everywhere!




Part Smurf, part gnome = half caste...

Yep...

AND part Italian, part Skip could = Skippitaliani :)

Now back on track....bugger I cant make it to this skin's day. Joondy would be fantastic for it, you guys will have a ball.

[hocko]

Now back on track....bugger I cant make it to this skin's day. Joondy would be fantastic for it, you guys will have a ball.

Do we have a date and venue yet?

[Bruce Dickinson]

I'm waiting on some feedback in regards to pricing, at this stage I'm working on Sunday 19 September at 8am. That's the only weekend day I've got free in September

[Bruce Dickinson]

righto, the 19th is no good but seeing what's free 12th or 26th and what can be moved personally

the cost is as follows

3 people at $30 or $52.50 with carts and 4 at $145 including cart. Total cost would be $737.50 carting ($92 per person) or $670 ($83.75 per person) if one group walked.

I'm trying to see if we can dump the carts for the other grouo to get a better price, would save around $20 each but don't hold your breath

[simmsy]

I'll put me hand up for walking. Hate carts. Cost is doable for a game like this I reckon.

[Yossarian]

Does each cart come with a smurf attendant?

[hocko]

I'm up for walking, is the 26th good for everyone?

[Bruce Dickinson]

Latest update

Sunday 12th is the only day we can get on in September. Tee times available either between 6.24 and 7.36am Quarry/Lake or between 8.56 and 10.40am Dune/Lake.


The walking rate is $120 so the cost is now equally divided between 8 is $71.25 per person (4x $120 and 3 x $30)

[idgolfguy]

Prefer walking and I'm in.

[simmsy]

well if it was up to me i'd say book'im in

but i'm not THE DON.

and i'd probably say the 8:56+ timeslots.

[adlo]

I'm happy. Cost seems reasonable and walking is fine.

The Quarry/Lake would be better but I would be happier teeing off later.....

[hocko]

+1

[Yossarian]

I'm in but i'd really like the knombe.

[Bruce Dickinson]

Its booked for 8.56am on Sunday 12 September playing the Dune/Lake

walking for everyone

[idgolfguy]

Now to win back the money for the round!

[simmsy]

FRIGGIN' AWESOME BD!!! thanks for sorting that out mate.

Yoss - are you taking notes on how to organize a day of golf such as this?

[MegaWatty]

I'm 99% for this. :)

[simmsy]

harden up and go for the 100%

[MegaWatty]

harden up and go for the 100%

Tough crowd!

[simmsy]

just on relations of our PM

[adlo]

Thanks for your help Bruce. This baby is locked in. JC to confirm, from what I can gather all others are locked.

3/4 handicaps. Lowest handicapper to retain shots on some holes (ie NOT go down to scratch).

Groups will be drawn closer to the date by a 3rd party, in some form of random draw.

[hocko]

Ads, let's get everyone to post their current golflink handicaps and we should use those, then there will be no sneaky blowouts between now and the game?

[MegaWatty]

My form is about to produce a far from sneaky blowout!

I would hardly think that any of the 8 guys would want to blow out for this event.

I'm one game away from a personal goal of single digits and about 6 from playing off 13!

[Yossarian]

I trust everyone except MW cause he is from interstate.

[Johnny Canuck]

I'll be off 8 by the time this rolls around.

[hocko]

I'll be off 8 by the time this rolls around.

My point exactly....seeing that we are playing for cash JC is likely to take the next month off and play 21 games and shoot nothing better than 95. :)

[Johnny Canuck]

i haven't been playing comps since pennants started and won't get to play comps until they finish. my handicap is going nowhere!!

[hocko]

i haven't been playing comps since pennants started and won't get to play comps until they finish. my handicap is going nowhere!!

So scratch it is then?

[Johnny Canuck]

i truly wish

[hocko]

If you believe JC then it will be so.

[MegaWatty]

I trust everyone except MW cause he is from interstate.

What about the Mountie???

[Veefore]

What about the Mountie???

One of my friends had a dog named mountie. I'll let you figure out why. ;)

[Johnny Canuck]

Can you introduce Yoss?

[hocko]

Can you introduce Yoss?

If i had a cup of tea i would have almost inhaled it!!! :roll:

[Johnny Canuck]

feel free to inhale your beer.

[hocko]

feel free to inhale your beer.

At least i put a smily on my post JC, it almost sounds like you're serious.

[Johnny Canuck]

where's the smiley?

[hocko]

where's the smiley?

Mmmm...maybe i have inhaled too many beers tonight?

[Johnny Canuck]

never take me serious. seriously.

[simmsy]

seriously...

[Nuffie]

Sounds like you guys will have fun on the 12th, Joondalup would be perfect for a skins game, lots of risk and reward to keep it interesting for ya's.

I promised the other half that we would head to Bunbury for the weekend, as we will proudly celebrate 4 years together....

Girly even promised me she'd walk Bunbury GC with me if I decide to play there for the first time (this does mean "golf" there btw), how nice is that of her??? :smt060:wink:

[Cosmopolite]

What about the Mountie???

And Nuffie?

[simmsy]

hey adz/BD - everything still on track for this game?

how you drawing the groups?

[Johnny Canuck]

Sounds like you guys will have fun on the 12th, Joondalup would be perfect for a skins game, lots of risk and reward to keep it interesting for ya's.

I promised the other half that we would head to Bunbury for the weekend, as we will proudly celebrate 4 years together....

Girly even promised me she'd walk Bunbury GC with me if I decide to play there for the first time (this does mean "golf" there btw), how nice is that of her??? :smt060:wink:

I'll bet Nuffie has more strokes than the missus gets in words over 18 holes.

[MegaWatty]

Maybe a couple of strokes from the Mrs!?!?!

[Johnny Canuck]

Nasty.

[adlo]

hey adz/BD - everything still on track for this game?

how you drawing the groups?

Yep, all good as far as I know.

Groups- will be a random draw. Stay tuned.

[Bruce Dickinson]

Yep, all good as far as I know.

Groups- will be a random draw. Stay tuned.
no problems at this end, will be a novel experience to have a hit a Joondalup

[simmsy]

a highlight of the Australian sporting landscape for 2010 i reckon!

[idgolfguy]

Nothing's been posted on this thread in while. How are we all tracking for this?

I'm out to 15 currently. Based on my calculations. The next five weeks of similar form and I will be on 19. Unfortunately for me, this Saturday is my last round till the Skins - so my handicap should be the same.

[Yossarian]

19. And I imagine that is were I will be staying unless I join Hartfield in a hurry.

[Johnny Canuck]

5, could be out to 6 with a bad score this weekend. looks like my 3/4 will be 4 regardless, unless i shoot 68 or so.

[MegaWatty]

10

[idgolfguy]

I'm embarrassed by my poor form. I'm almost driven to getting some lessons.

[adlo]

It is in 2 weeks isn't it?

I haven't golfed in a month, off 14, will struggle to score here. Should suit skins perfectly. Hot and cold.

[adlo]

Random draw conducted.

Groups added to first post. They are:

JC
Old Man Simms
Bruce D
IDG

Hocko
MegaWatty
Adlo
Yoss

The low markers were deliberately separated. The other 6 players were drawn at random.

Can everyone please confirm their handicaps after their final comp round heading into this day.

I will be off 14.

Also, re: NTPs, I thought the NTPs would be for each fourball. However, we could make them $20 NTPs if we want to have markers and have all 8 golfers competing for them. Thoughts?

[simmsy]

Good stuff Don.
I'm happy for NTP to just be in the groups.

[MegaWatty]

JC will be of 6. STBY OMS!

[adlo]

Handicaps and the 3/4 equivalent (to be played off on the day- in bold) added in OP to the best of my knowledge. Let me know if anything is wrong.

I think we can keep NTPs in the groups.

[simmsy]

14(11) for me thank you sir.

and lucky for me MW the canadian is on 5 after today so playing 4. that makes it heaps easier for the BD, ID & OMS!

[adlo]

A few changes already.

Edited old man.

[hocko]

Out to 5 after acouple of not so great club champ rounds.
BTW, what is tee time again?

[simmsy]

hocko & JC - Dockers members or what!

[simmsy]

A few changes already.

Edited old man.

cheers mate.

[hocko]

hocko & JC - Dockers members or what!

Game over now

[MegaWatty]

and lucky for me MW the canadian is on 5 after today so playing 4.


Oh yeh. Course rates 73 now. Had he had one more shot, I believe he'd have been off 6 after today!

[simmsy]

Game over now

yep. but i figure you and JC have both thrown the anchor over the past month.;)

[Yossarian]

Looks good, I am actually of 36.

[hocko]

yep. but i figure you and JC have both thrown the anchor over the past month.;)

Sorry simmsy, that went over my head.

[simmsy]

no probs Hocko, being of my height/intellect i'm use to things going over my head

[Johnny Canuck]

actual handicaps bitches. 5.4 for me. cheaters play off scratch.

[MegaWatty]

Did we mention the use of carts somewhere through the thread?

[simmsy]

yeah i think we did, though can't be certain.

[simmsy]

Latest update

Sunday 12th is the only day we can get on in September. Tee times available either between 6.24 and 7.36am Quarry/Lake or between 8.56 and 10.40am Dune/Lake.


The walking rate is $120 so the cost is now equally divided between 8 is $71.25 per person (4x $120 and 3 x $30)

i think this is the most up to date info on cost and walking situation.

BD can you confirm this is still how she's sitting please?

[MegaWatty]

Shit! Walking?!?!?!

[idgolfguy]

Getting soft?

[MegaWatty]

Always have been!

[simmsy]

use your millions to buy an electric buggy!

[MegaWatty]

use your millions to buy an electric buggy!

Pffft. I'd rather a Segway.

Joondy isn't the worlds easiest course to walk! I think I might carry. Walking over the greens must save you about 3ks at that course!

I suggest Yoss does the same if he plans on blading his bunker shots again.

[idgolfguy]

I always carry at Joondalup.

Last week, I actually purchased a Motokaddy S3. On the picture, it should a lithium battery. What I got was a standard battery. The lithium was an extra $500. Got my refund as it was misrepresentation.

I'll go the Chinese import as the clown that imports the Powakaddy and Motokaddy seems to control pricing. In the UK, the equivalent models are under 300 EU. This is still $1000 less than here.

My import cost $270 and lasted 4 years and a half until I lent it to someone and then it started to fall apart.

[Bruce Dickinson]

i think this is the most up to date info on cost and walking situation.

BD can you confirm this is still how she's sitting please?
details are correct and its definitely walking....and my handicap is 11

[adlo]

Cheers BD.

I walked Joondy a fair few times last summer. It is tiring, but not that bad. I think Quarry is the toughest walk. Lake and Dune are no different to walking Binningup twice.

OK, I need exact handicaps for this to be done right. If we are going to calculate 3/4 handicaps it is the fairest thing to do.

I'm 13.5.
JC 5.4.
Yoss 19.0.
BD 11.4.

Let me know guys.

[Bruce Dickinson]

11.4

[adlo]

Cheers, scraped over the line to play off 9.

[adlo]

Anyone playing a comp round midweek will need to post current handicap in this thread prior to Sunday.

[Yossarian]

Roger that :)

[simmsy]

bending for JC again i see Adz;)


13.6 not playing comp next week so will stay at that, cheers fella.

[adlo]

bending for JC again i see Adz;)


13.6 not playing comp next week so will stay at that, cheers fella.
My initial reaction was to disagree with JC. I thought about it for a while and realised that multipying an already rounded handicap (by golflink to a whole number) and then rounding it again for Sunday, you could have some unnecessary variations. You and I for example were a whole shot off what we should be. Unfortunately for us, it was in the wrong direction!

I still need exacts for Hocko, mega and IDG.

[hocko]

Out to 5 after acouple of not so great club champ rounds.

Not trying to cheat guys but golflink still tells me i'm at 2.8...so 2.8 it is. :(

[adlo]

You have between now and Sunday to rectify!

Not that I am complaining!

[simmsy]

is it a MGGC thing Hocko?

i know my old man and his mates reckon their h/c aren't adjusting to what they thought it would be out at MGGC since the new system came in. i put it down to the fact they are nearing aged care homes and not totally with it.

maybe not?

[MegaWatty]

10.2 but might have a comp game at RF on Thursday. I'll advise any changes.

[hocko]

is it a MGGC thing Hocko?

i know my old man and his mates reckon their h/c aren't adjusting to what they thought it would be out at MGGC since the new system came in. i put it down to the fact they are nearing aged care homes and not totally with it.

maybe not?

Could be right simmsy but it is what it is at this stage.

[hocko]

You have between now and Sunday to rectify!

Not that I am complaining!

Thanks Ads.....anyone want to play 36 holes really badly with me over the coming week? ;)

[Veefore]

My import cost $270 and lasted 4 years and a half until I lent it to someone and then it started to fall apart.

Was that the one you lent to me?

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