St Andrew's Beach (AndyP Visit), Sunday September 19, 9:18a

[AndyP]

I should have given more notice, as I've known that this would be my golf day on my trip down there for a family holiday. I'm not locked into this day (I have full days from Thu 16th to Wed 22nd), but I thought more people would be available on the weekend.

Talk to me about potential courses, and declare your interest to play.

Scores:
1. AndyP 32pts
2. Bruce 27pts
3. ozdevil 25pts
4. LarryLong 24pts
5. Flowergirl 23pts
6. Chappy 23pts

[chappy1970]

1. AndyP
2. Chappy (Happy to host at Southern, or will go whereever)

[kpac]

I'm in Vic until the 18th at this stage... would consider extending for an ozgolf day!

[AndyP]

That would be cool, k.

Southern is a possibility, chappy.
Is St Andrews Beach a chance even though some of you just played there?
Portsea and Moonah Legends are courses I haven't played that rate well too.

[kpac]

Would be a bit of travel time involved, unlikely that i'll have a car, but i'll work around what you guys decide. St.AB is a great course mate, worth a hit for sure... i haven't played southern or portsea either.

[mint]

1. AndyP
2. Chappy (Happy to host at Southern, or will go whereever)
3. Mint (Pending my first borns arrival)

[LarryLong]

1. AndyP
2. Chappy (Happy to host at Southern, or will go whereever)
3. Mint (Pending my first borns arrival)
4. LarryLong (pencil)

I'm hoping I might be able to show up for this one, depending on what the wife has planned out for me. If it's on the peninsula I'm keen as long as somebody can pick me up from the ferry and drop me off post-hit (which means I'll let you win). If it's on the sandbelt I'll just have to take the car and drive to that horrible city one more time. :)

[Bruce]

Surely StAB is the 1st choice for the visitor.
Happy to pick anyone up that needs a lift.

[AndyP]

If you are keen to play at StAB again, Bruce, then I don't mind.

I'll be staying in St Kilda, and will have access to a car, but company for the drive sounds like a better idea. I did initially toy with the idea of 36 holes in a day, but that's too full on and takes away from being able to socialise after the round.

1. AndyP
2. Chappy (Happy to host at Southern, or will go whereever)
3. Mint (Pending my first borns arrival)
4. LarryLong (pencil)
5. kpac (pencil)
6. Bruce

[Bruce]

Done. Happy to play StAB as often as possible. I think it is terrific fun.

[kpac]

Rightio i'll tweak the travel plans make this happen.

[Flowergirl]

1. AndyP
2. Chappy (Happy to host at Southern, or will go whereever)
3. Mint (Pending my first borns arrival)
4. LarryLong (pencil)
5. kpac (pencil)
6. Bruce
7. Flowergirl
8. Johnny Boy


I would love the chance to play St Andrews again. Love that course!! Be great to catch up with you all again. :) Happy to have you all around to our house afterwards and throw some snags on the bbq. We live about 7 mins away from the course.

Come on all you Vics. It's about time we all got together. :)

[AndyP]

Excellent!

[WBennett]

I now wish I was staying an extra day in Melb, not flying out at lunchtime Sunday :(

[Bruce]

Change your flight benno!

[AndyP]

Change your flight benno!
You'll see in another thread that he's flying with Tiger Airways.

[WBennett]

I wish I could Bruce, but Tiger does one flight out to Canberra a day...

I'm still good for the Friday round, just hoping a few others are as well!

[ozdevil]

sounds like a good day... Pencil me in at this stage always looking to play another course

[AndyP]

When would this need to be booked in? Now?

1. AndyP
2. Chappy
3. Bruce
4. Flowergirl
5. Johnny Boy
6. Mint (Pending my first borns arrival)
7. LarryLong (pencil)
8. kpac (pencil)
9. ozdevil

[rodders]

Sounds like a great day. If i wasn't in London that day I would be in.

[Flowergirl]

When would this need to be booked in? Now?

1. AndyP
2. Chappy
3. Bruce
4. Flowergirl
5. Johnny Boy
6. Mint (Pending my first borns arrival)
7. LarryLong (pencil)
8. kpac (pencil)
9. ozdevil

Book it Ando.......... anyone else want in. It will be a great day.

[kpac]

Unfortunately it looks like i'm committed elsewhere on this date.... wont get to melbourne until the wednesday now :( Such a shame! enjoy the day, i love that course!!

[AndyP]

Bugger, k.

What sort of time should we aim for? You guys would have a better idea than me.

1. AndyP
2. Chappy
3. Bruce
4. Flowergirl
5. Johnny Boy
6. Mint (Pending my first borns arrival)
7. LarryLong (pencil)
8. ozdevil

[LarryLong]

Early is better for me, but not so early that I can't get there by ferry. I'll start the bidding at 9am. :)

[Flowergirl]

sounds good to me.

[AndyP]

Booked for 9:18a for 9 people at $69 a head.

Numbers need to be finalised by the end of this week in this thread, as they require payment six days before the day. Is this standard for StAB? I guess I'll need to collect the money this week too, unless we can ring them individually.

[Bruce]

I've only ever paid on the day.

[AndyP]

Was that for Sunday play, Bruce? Is it worth questioning?

[Webster]

I have heard there have been quite a few no-shows down there of late due to the weather, so it's a reasonable request for larger groups.

[AndyP]

The lack of responses in this thread is concerning, especially when pre-payment is involved. I'll contact the club tomorrow to see if it can be paid individually, then send all on the list a PM.

[LarryLong]

Last time I played there I paid on the day, but that was before the sale went through. Happy to pay up front if you can provide some character witnesses. :)

[AndyP]

I rang the club today, and pre-payment is only required if there are more than 8 players. I was trying to get us 3 groups in case we had a couple of latecomers, but I've now dropped us back to 8 and we can pay on the day. Phew!

It would still be nice to get some confirmation of numbers early in the week though.

[ozdevil]

confirmed for st andrews Beach not a problem come rail hail or shine and floods i will be there ready to tee off....

[chappy1970]

I'm in

[mint]

my sincere apologies guys with the late response. I wont be able to make it as I now am the proud father of a beautiful baby girl
and probably cant push my puck to come play this weekend!! have a great day out there!!

[AndyP]

Congratulations mint. You did warn us that you might have to withdraw.

[LarryLong]

Congrats mint!

I guess that excuse gets you over the line. :) Have fun playing with your little one!

By the way, does anybody else think mint's avatar looks like one of the Daddo brothers, or is it just me?

[mint]

haha i seriously hope not.. if you look close enough you can see the club that "Accidently" left my hands after a bad shot on the 14th at Victoria

[LarryLong]

haha i seriously hope not.. if you look close enough you can see the club that "Accidently" left my hands after a bad shot on the 14th at Victoria

Ha! I hadn't noticed that before :)

Funny how your hands can get slippery after a bad shot.

So does this mean we've got a free spot available? Any other Vic OzGolfers free on Sunday?

[Flowergirl]

John and I are in - no problems. See you all there.:)

[chappy1970]

Just waiting on confirmation of my babysitter

[ozdevil]

I am assuming it is still a 9:18am tee off

just a word of warning for those of us travelling from the western suburbs or from northern suburbs which is probably only me but the toll closure between power and toorak rd 9pm -9am on the 18th... not sure wether it is from the city heading out or the city coming in

[AndyP]

I hope your attendance isn't in doubt, Chappy.

They called me today and left a message, since I haven't pre-paid. :roll: I'll sort it out tomorrow.

[LarryLong]

Dress code question - am I allowed to wear a plain white t-shirt with "I'm on a Doak" written across the front?

[chappy1970]

Andy I'm still trying my best to get a sitter, it's bad timing as my wife works Saturdays and every second Sunday and unfortunately this Sunday is her work day.

I'm having trouble convincing anyone that looking after my 7, 4 and 2 YO for 6 hours is a good idea.

[Bruce]

Dress code question - am I allowed to wear a plain white t-shirt with "I'm on a Doak" written across the front?

Only if you also have top hat, tails and dimaond encrusted 'grills' as per T-Pain.

[chappy1970]

It appears that I have secured a babysitting roster for Sunday, so you will see me there people.

[Flowergirl]

That is good Chappy - but I am going to upset the applecart. John has hurt his shoulder and is a non starter. He was hoping it would be ok - it is touch and go - but it is better to be on the safe side. Hope this doesn't cause any grief. Sorry.
I will be there - wearing my Black and White with pride. :)

[AndyP]

That's a shame, FG.

With 6 of us, we'll have the groups as follows:

AndyP
Chappy
Flowergirl

Bruce
LarryLong
ozdevil

[chappy1970]

Calling all Vic Ozgolfers, in particular those close to the Peninsula, we have 2 open spots....C'mon

[LarryLong]

C'moooon!

Hey Bruce, am I still right for a pickup from the Sorrento ferry terminal any time after 8?

I'll PM my mobile number to you just in case!

[Flowergirl]

I will pick you up LL. I'll look out for the guy carrying clubs and you can look out for my car. Silver Mitsubishi Outlander - Number plate REENY. And I prbably look like your mum. :) Make sure you ring me if you have missed the ferry. Oh - and that just sounded like a mum. :) Bruce has PM 'd you my number.
See ya there. :)

Let's just hope it stops bloody raining. I am so over it!!!!

[AndyP]

I didn't realise the weather was that bad. It was pretty good at Chelsea today.

Is Bruce driving a minibus?

[Flowergirl]

Not real bad but it has been a long cold wet windy winter and I am just so over it. Bring on the sunshine.

[LarryLong]

I will pick you up LL. I'll look out for the guy carrying clubs and you can look out for my car. Silver Mitsubishi Outlander - Number plate REENY. And I prbably look like your mum. :) Make sure you ring me if you have missed the ferry. Oh - and that just sounded like a mum. :) Bruce has PM 'd you my number.
See ya there. :)

Let's just hope it stops bloody raining. I am so over it!!!!

Great, thanks for that!

Sorry for the late response - fell asleep watching the footy. :)

Will Bruce need a minibus to fit your course notes and game plans in Andy?

[AndyP]

Top day. Top course. Top company. Thank you all.

I'll get some scores up soon, and maybe some thoughts on the round. It's dinner time soon, and I'm feeling damn tired. I guess that's a combination of the longish day, wind and hills. It was all worth it though.

[Bruce]

Geez I am tired now.

2 rounds played and 7 hours driving to support those rounds.

[LarryLong]

Tiredness is a common thread here.

And for those looking for results - AndyP took the Victorians to the cleaners, with only Bruce coming close. Can't remember the scores because I'm trying to forget. I would have topped 50 putts for the day (seriously!) but I enjoyed the company and the course.

Thanks all.

[Bruce]

3x18=54 and you didn't threejack every green.
Certainly more than 40 though.

[Yossarian]

Well Yoss'd larry!

[ozdevil]

tiredness whats that i wanted to do another 18 but no one would be in that :) then again i think an ambulance would have been needed to stretcher me back...

it took it out of me that course...


I really enjoyed playing it even though i struggled around it but was very happy for a hackers performance... having 3 wipes to start then pulling a few holes back in the back 9 even managed a 4 pointer

it was a pleasure meeting you all i had alot of fun

definately a course i would play again... i cant get over how wide those fairways where but ya second shot can be bit tight with some of those narrow greens

[AndyP]

Scores:
1. AndyP 32pts
2. Bruce 27pts
3. ozdevil 25pts
4. LarryLong 24pts
5. Flowergirl 23pts
6. Chappy 23pts

Some of those green surrounds were very tricky, and although I mostly avoided having to play trick shots or bump and runs, there was a lot of putting done from several metres away. There were several failed attempts at this within our group where the ball either came back to us, or went through the green and down a hill. The 8th, 10th and 17th come to mind.

[chappy1970]

In my defence (23pts), and this is quite a weak defence, I didn't play the 17th or 18th as I needed to get home to relieve the baby sitter.

Great course would love to have another go at it.

Fantastic to finally meet Andy, always great to see and play with Rennie, and Bruce, Mick and Brendan and great guys.

Thanks for organising it and hope to play a little better next time

Chappy

[Flowergirl]

Top day - top company - bad golf on my part - but -hey - two out of three not bad. Maybe I needed Jack there again to get me fired up. My short game was appalling but after having not being able to hit a decent ball for weeks there were a few good ones.
Lovely to meet up again with Andy, Bruce and Chappy and to meet LarryLong and OzDevil. Hope those stains come out Mick. :)