Paradise Palms - 7:30am October 23rd - Jack's in town!

[Courty]

Hi guys, the esteemed Jack will be in town on holidays and will be available for a round somewhere on the 23rd of October.

On BrettM's advice, this will be played at Paradise Palms.

1. Jack
2. Courty
3. NK
4. Tomson
5. Dcanto
6. Julie
7. Russell
8. Mike (chalk)

[Webster]

Thanks Courty looking forward to meeting a few of the locals.

[Outcast]

Courty,

I would love to play but sadly I will be away at sea; scheduled to get back on 25 Oct....

I'll see what happens with my schedule and get back to you if it changes.

Cheers

[Ned]

1. Jack (either day)
2. Courty (either day)
3. nk (either day)

[haysey]

1. Jack (either day)
2. Courty (either day)
3. nk (either day)
4. haysey (Saturday only at this point)

[Dcanto]

Hi guys,

Pencil me in. I have a preference for the 23rd and a morning tee time but will happily try and fit in with the majority.

[Tomson]

1. Jack (either day)
2. Courty (either day)
3. nk (either day)
4. haysey (Saturday only at this point)
5. tomson (either day)

[mike]

ffs why do we have to choose between those two shit courses?

[Dcanto]

1. Jack (either day)
2. Courty (either day)
3. nk (either day)
4. haysey (Saturday only at this point)
5. tomson (either day)
6. Dcanto (Saturday preferred)

[mike]

How about Cairns or Gordonvale? Or Mossman?

[Outcast]

1. Jack (either day)
2. Courty (either day)
3. nk (either day)
4. haysey (Saturday only at this point)
5. tomson (either day)
6. Dcanto (Saturday preferred)
7. Outcast (Pencil - either day)

[Ned]

Courty,

I would love to play but sadly I will be away at sea; scheduled to get back on 25 Oct....

I'll see what happens with my schedule and get back to you if it changes.

Cheers


7. Outcast (Pencil - either day)

Quick change!

[Courty]

How about Cairns or Gordonvale? Or Mossman?

You'd seriously consider taking an interstate visitor to Gordonvale?

[mike]

It's only Jack.

[haysey]

Anyone consider HMB? That's like 3 minutes from where Jack's staying.

[mike]

I just don't particularly like playing at overpriced resort courses where it's compulsory to ride in a buggy.

"Top 100" is such a subjective term.

[Outcast]

Quick change!

Still don't expect to be here but, Courty said to pencil myself in so, I did....

If I'm back then I'll play, and that will be a bonus - for all of you:-)

[BrettM]

Saturday for mine. Go with PP as we are renovating greens at ST at that time. I'll make sure the schedule at PP doesn't see our guest bumping them through a thick layer of sand....

[Courty]

Saturday for mine. Go with PP as we are renovating greens at ST at that time. I'll make sure the schedule at PP doesn't see our guest bumping them through a thick layer of sand....

:smt023

[Julie]

Okay, put down Russell & myself.
It looks like the majority rules for Saturday, if so, could we please make a definite date & I will arrange to get the day off.

[solarman]

If I have to, I suppose.

[haysey]

1. Jack (either day)
2. Courty (either day)
3. nk (either day)
4. haysey (Saturday only at this point)
5. tomson (either day)
6. Dcanto (Saturday preferred)
7. Outcast (Pencil - either day)
8. Julie
9. Russell
10. Solarman
11. Virge



Can we say this is definitely going to be on the saturday?

[Courty]

Can we say this is definitely going to be on the saturday?

Alrighty then, lock it in!

Oh, and welcome back, Virge!

[virge666]

Thanks Lads, I have packed up the family and heading to Palm Cove for a quick week of R & R.

22nd to the 29th - Have a reef dive and one more game up my sleeve before the missus gets too pissed off.

October is going to be a sensational month !

[BrisVegas]

WTF? I see how it goes now. You take jack to the fancy courses because he's from Victoria. Yet you take me to the local municipal track eh? Nice. :wink:

[Courty]

WTF? I see how it goes now. You take jack to the fancy courses because he's from Victoria. Yet you take me to the local municipal track eh? Nice. :wink:

Come back with less time constraints and we'll take you to Gordonvale GC, one of the finest in the region. ;)

[mike]

... and we'll take you to Gordonvale GC, one of the finest in the region. ;)Very funny.

I might play in this yet but I won't put my name down until the 11th hour. I just have to have some therapy for all the things that piss me off about PP.

Brett, why does Paradise Palms have those tacky tin cups in the hole? The sound is sooooo annoying.

[Webster]

C'mon Mike, don't be a pussy.......

Looking forward to this very much.

[BrettM]

Just adding my name as was missed.

1. Jack
2. Courty
3. NK
4. Haysey
5. Tomson
6. Dcanto
7. Julie
8. Russell
9. Solarman
10. Virge
11. Outcast (Pencil)
12. BrettM

[solarman]

Just adding my name as was missed.

Did you stop to think that it was on purpose.:o

[petethepilot]

Have you got the MB's yet Solarman?

Pete

[sms316]

Have you got the MB's yet Solarman?

Pete

Man Boobs?

[mike]

Just adding my name as was missed.

1. Jack
2. Courty
3. NK
4. Haysey
5. Tomson
6. Dcanto
7. Julie
8. Russell
9. Solarman
10. Virge
11. Outcast (Pencil)
12. BrettM13 is a bad number.
I'll play if somebody pulls the pin.

[Courty]

13 is a bad number.
I'll play if somebody pulls the pin.

OK. First post amended.

[haysey]

Have you got the MB's yet Solarman?

Pete


I have them, I'm keeping them till I think Solarman has the skills to use them.

[Courty]

I have them, I'm keeping them till I think Solarman has the skills to use them.

May as well onsell them to me now, then. ;)

[Outcast]

May as well onsell them to me now, then. ;)

I'm still sure I asked for them first...!!!!

I'll flip ya for them and one of us can get them before Solarman does any damage to them or taints them....:lol:

[haysey]

I don't really. Not yet. But I am tempted to keep them.

[solarman]

Have you got the MB's yet Solarman?

Pete

Not yet...unless the big homo is hiding them from me next door.

[haysey]

Well well, I have a box of clubs in my office. Wonder how long it'll take Solarman to get over here...

[BrettM]

Did you stop to think that it was on purpose.:o

Bahaha.......cunny funt

Sorry all, found out today that I'll be away that weekend. Will try and arrange something for Jack mid-week at ST if he wants to and anyone else who may be interested.

Mike - you're in.

1. Jack
2. Courty
3. NK
4. Haysey
5. Tomson
6. Dcanto
7. Julie
8. Russell
9. Solarman
10. Virge
11. Mike
12. Outcast (Pencil)

[mike]

I'll try and make that too if you organize it Brett.

When I chucked off at ST and PP I wasn't in any way having a dig at you. You're the second best green keeper I know. ;)

[Ned]

Well well, I have a box of clubs in my office. Wonder how long it'll take Solarman to get over here...

I was shown a foto of the Lycra man today, had to take a second look because he was actually normal looking with no hijinxs of any kind happening....................scary!:shock:

[BrettM]

Very funny.

I might play in this yet but I won't put my name down until the 11th hour. I just have to have some therapy for all the things that piss me off about PP.

Brett, why does Paradise Palms have those tacky tin cups in the hole? The sound is sooooo annoying.

Mike,

Missed this. When the course was first built, the chief who was signing the cheques for Daikyo, Mr Yokahama, actually wanted a recording of applause built into the cup so when a golfer putted out, the ball would fall into the cup and trigger the applause. When he was told it was not possible to do, he wanted a cup that would at least make some sound when the ball fell into it, hence the cups that are there today. True story.

I was told not that long ago that only one other golf course in Australia uses those cups, being Joondalup CC in Perth. I think he may have also used them early on at Palm Meadows as well.

[solarman]

I was shown a foto of the Lycra man today, had to take a second look because he was actually normal looking with no hijinxs of any kind happening....................scary!:shock:

And who showed you this particular photo?

[mike]

Thanks Brett. Interesting.

[solarman]

Mike,

Missed this. When the course was first built, the chief who was signing the cheques for Daikyo, Mr Yokahama, actually wanted a recording of applause built into the cup so when a golfer putted out, the ball would fall into the cup and trigger the applause. When he was told it was not possible to do, he wanted a cup that would at least make some sound when the ball fell into it, hence the cups that are there today. True story.

I was told not that long ago that only one other golf course in Australia uses those cups, being Joondalup CC in Perth. I think he may have also used them early on at Palm Meadows as well.

Are you having a lend at us. I will beat you down if that is crap. I will find out you know.

[Ned]

And who showed you this particular photo?

But why would I reveal my source.........................so far the Intel has been good quality stuff!:twisted:

[BrettM]

Are you having a lend at us. I will beat you down if that is crap. I will find out you know.

Beat me down with one of your manbags? :lol:

That is fact, and can easily be verified in person by another who was there during construction and grow in if you want. All depends on how much you want to lose :mrgreen:

Remember, Mr Yokahama was the guy who was not happy with the level of the lake RHS 9 tee, LHS 17 tee, just before opening as it was being filled by excess water from the quarry up behind the driving range. Directive - run a pipe and pumps to Kewarra Beach and fill it with seawater. That's over 2km as the crow flys and that's how it was filled. He was like the old guy out of Jurassic Park - spared no expense.

[sms316]

I'll try and make that too if you organize it Brett.

When I chucked off at ST and PP I wasn't in any way having a dig at you. You're the second best green keeper I know. ;)

You must know Danny Brown as well.

[Courty]

When the course was first built, the chief who was signing the cheques for Daikyo, Mr Yokahama, actually wanted a recording of applause built into the cup so when a golfer putted out, the ball would fall into the cup and trigger the applause. When he was told it was not possible to do, he wanted a cup that would at least make some sound when the ball fell into it, hence the cups that are there today. True story.

OK. But Mr Yokohama doesn't own the place any longer, so can we get rid of them? They sound cheap & tinny & frikkin' terrible! They ruin my golfing experience!! ;)

[BrettM]

They have to enhance your golfing experience, as when you hear it you know you've made it through that hole!

So, no, they're not going anywhere :mrgreen:

In fact, I might recommend them to Brendan at CGC.

[haysey]

Note to self: Remember to ask Jack what he thinks of terrible tinny golf cups:?


Like I don't have enough to distract me already:roll:

[mike]

I don't like the sound because it's usually an announcement to the world that I just got another double bogey.

God that's a difficult course.

[haysey]

Lets play it off the tips:lol:

[mike]

Oh boy.

[haysey]

I know. It's never gonna happen.

[Outcast]

Lets play it off the tips:lol:

Absolutely, that suits me just fine.....

In fact, I think I would prefer it that way..... Oh, that's right, some of you may not make it past the ladies of the tips.....:lol:

[haysey]

Absolutely, that suits me just fine.....

In fact, I think I would prefer it that way..... Oh, that's right, some of you may not make it past the ladies of the tips.....:lol:


Small wager on how many times you can 3-putt?;)

[Courty]

Lets play it off the tips:lol:

We did that once before on an OZgolf game from memory (I'm sure at least Mike was with me that day), and it didn't end well.

[haysey]

We did that once before on an OZgolf game from memory (I'm sure at least Mike was with me that day), and it didn't end well.


I was there too Mr wedge chucker. I had a great day. That's why I don't want to do it again.

[Courty]

In fact, I think I would prefer it that way..... Oh, that's right, some of you may not make it past the ladies of the tips.....:lol:


Small wager on how many times you can 3-putt?;)

Bahahaha. Haysey 1 - Outcast nil. :mrgreen:

[Outcast]

Small wager on how many times you can 3-putt?;)

Will I win the 'Courty' Lajosi putter??

And that's not a wager, that's a sure bet and you know it.... although.... I'm having a putting lesson tomorrow......

[haysey]

And that's not a wager, that's a sure bet and you know it.... although.... I'm having a putting lesson tomorrow......


I hope it does. Your handicap is as dodgy as the Counts.

[Courty]

I hope it does. Your handicap is as dodgy as the Counts.

Oi! What's that supposed to mean?!

[Outcast]

I hope it does. Your handicap is as dodgy as the Counts.

What, dodgy too high or dodgy too low....??

[haysey]

Oi! What's that supposed to mean?!


Why does an axe murderer have to give you a shot:razz:



What, dodgy too high or dodgy too low....??


Could be lower. I'll lend you a short game:wink:

[Courty]

Why does an axe murderer have to give you a shot:razz:


Because said axe murderer plays in excess of 100 holes per week. :roll:

[Outcast]

Could be lower. I'll lend you a short game:wink:

Lend implies I would have to give it back at some point and that would be depressing...

I'm kinda hoping I might actually develop one of my own and maybe a lesson is a better idea than another new putter or wedge..... Just a theory...

[mike]

We did that once before on an OZgolf game from memory (I'm sure at least Mike was with me that day), and it didn't end well.Yes I remember that day now. 6.30 am. 100% humidity. Drizzling rain. Haysey played good. I shot about 130 and the rest of you pussies NCR'd. Great fun.

[Outcast]

Yes I remember that day now. 6.30 am. 100% humidity. Drizzling rain. Haysey played good. I shot about 130 and the rest of you pussies NCR'd. Great fun.

Sounds like you might need a good old steaming hot cup of HTFU....

PP is a wonderful course; just requires ones A game.... and an ability to hit the ball a reasonable distance....

[haysey]

Because said axe murderer plays in excess of 100 holes per week. :roll:


Maths isn't your strong suit is it? Not even close:wink:



Lend implies I would have to give it back at some point and that would be depressing...

I'm kinda hoping I might actually develop one of my own and maybe a lesson is a better idea than another new putter or wedge..... Just a theory...


Yep. I think you might be right.

[Courty]

Maths isn't your strong suit is it? Not even close:wink:

:-s

[Outcast]

Maths isn't your strong suit is it? Not even close:wink:

But, he does keep our fair city safe:roll:

[haysey]

:-s



****, ok, so if we go Saturday to Saturday you might be close.





96ish:oops:

[mike]

PP is a wonderful course;Yes I know.


just requires ones A game.... which I don't have.



and an ability to hit the ball a reasonable distance....which I don't have.

I struggle at PP. When I walk into the pro shop they all laugh at me.

[Courty]

I struggle at PP. When I walk into the pro shop they all laugh at me.

I think they're actually laughing at the fact that your clubs have whiteout/ nikko/ hunny all over them. :lol:

[Outcast]

Yes I know.

which I don't have.


which I don't have.

I struggle at PP. When I walk into the pro shop they all laugh at me.

They're not laughing 'AT' you, just 'WITH' you.....I dunno, just enjoy the walk and the pretty scenery, drink lots of beer and forget about the golf.... perhaps:wink:

[mike]

No, they're laughing AT me.

[mike]

You might have a point about the beer. I'll give that a try. Can't hurt.

[Outcast]

I'm really hoping I'm back in town in time for this event..., Really I am; I think it will be a hoot and look forward to meeting some more Ozgolfers both local and visitors..

[BrettM]

All, unavoidably PP is aerating greens on Monday 18.

ST does not aerate until Monday 25 and will be in good nick. Unfortunately, as Jack and I are members at GCA in the US, the architecture component falls down between the two tracks.

Up to the guest with what he wants to do.

[haysey]

That's it, royal G it is then....Damn it:evil:

[Courty]

Unfortunately, as Jack and I are members at GCA in the US, the architecture component falls down between the two tracks.

Sorry, I don't follow. What do you mean by this?

[haysey]

Sea Temple is crap architecture compared to Paradise Palms. (I think)

[Courty]

Sea Temple is crap architecture compared to Paradise Palms. (I think)

Oh. In that case, I agree. 8)

[razaar]

A couple of mates recently played Paradise Palms, only good things to say about the course.

[solarman]

A couple of mates recently played Paradise Palms, only good things to say about the course.

You have mates or are they just people who know you !! 8-)

[BrettM]

The greens at PP might still be alright as a relatively small hollow tyne is being used. Cored on Monday prior, they'll have a mower on them by the weekend. They will be soft to hit at though.

[Courty]

All, unavoidably PP is aerating greens on Monday 18.

You're the boss... make them avoid it for a week!

[haysey]

You're the boss... make them avoid it for a week!



Should I sneak into his office on Friday and change the schedule for him maybe?

[Courty]

Should I sneak into his office on Friday and change the schedule for him maybe?

Sounds like a plan.

[Ned]

So whats the problem with STCC ?

[haysey]

Sadly, I'm going to have to go back into pencil for this.



Apparently I have to be at a wedding in PD at 2pm. I'll do my best to get out of it:roll:

[Ned]

Sadly, I'm going to have to go back into pencil for this.



Apparently I have to be at a wedding in PD at 2pm. I'll do my best to get out of it:roll:

Perfect, 7.00 am tee of at Sea Temple!!!!!!!!!:twisted:

[haysey]

There's a fair chance that I'll be fine. Just need to pick the right moment to fight it out.

[razaar]

You have mates or are they just people who know you !! 8-)
Do we truly know anyone, mate.8)

[Ned]

So..................................

Location finalised ? (Sea Temple to help haysey and also new locals rate, Jack don't wear shorts mate, be a dead give away as a non local)

Tee time finalised ? (7 am to help haysey out with wedding attendances)

there was a whisper about the NQ 2010 MP Final being part of this if Tomson and Julie can play their match this weekend.

[Courty]

So..................................

Location finalised ? (Sea Temple to help haysey and also new locals rate, Jack don't wear shorts mate, be a dead give away as a non local)

Tee time finalised ? (7 am to help haysey out with wedding attendances)

there was a whisper about the NQ 2010 MP Final being part of this if Tomson and Julie can play their match this weekend.

I've just sent Jack a PM to see if he has a preference. The tee time will be before 8 regardless of venue.
I think it will be more likely that the semi-final will be on at Paradise Palms.

[haysey]

Courty, Virge is out.


And I'm still pencil. The wedding I'm going to is actually in PD friday arvo / night.

[Webster]

Boys I'm happy to play anywehre you like. Not fussed at all. Early hitoff the better on the Saturday.

[BrettM]

Sorry guys, am out. Am moving house plus have a farewell Saturday to attend.

PP is not at its former glory Jack, but we'll slowly get it there over the next year or two.

[haysey]

Ok. At the request of Mr. Court, I've booked three groups at Paradise Palms from 7.30am.


Unfortunately that means I'm really unlikely to be able to get there. What's the lightest pencil there is going?

[Ned]

Ok. At the request of Mr. Court, I've booked three groups at Paradise Palms from 7.30am.


Unfortunately that means I'm really unlikely to be able to get there. What's the lightest pencil there is going?

Better price and maybe a better condition course at Sea Temple!

[Dcanto]

I don't care - just as long as we have a hit somewhere.

[sms316]

Can you guys organise a fake tan session for Jack before the game? Every Victorian I've seen over the last month has legs like an albino.

[Ned]

Bloody cashed up CPA's!

[haysey]

Can you guys organise a fake tan session for Jack before the game? Every Victorian I've seen over the last month has legs like an albino.



It's that frikking hot today that if he wears shorts next weekend he's going to fry.


FWIW Jack, for the purpose of this exercise. You're a local for the day.

[Dcanto]

Bloody cashed up CPA's!

Not cashed up - just keen to have a hit anywhere. I'm that keen I'd be happy to play at Babinda if that was where everyone was going.

[solarman]

Just in case you've all forgotten, I am out.

[sms316]

The lads will just put in in last place anyway.

[Ned]

Just in case you've all forgotten, I am out of this world.

Fixed it for you!

[Tomson]

There is no escaping the naga

[mike]

1. Jack
2. Courty
3. NK
4. Tomson
5. Dcanto
6. Julie
7. Russell
8. Haysey (pencil)
9. Outcast (Pencil)

Reserve: Mike (chalk)

[Courty]

1st post updated.

Mike, when will you know for sure? I need to confirm numbers with PP in the next few days and I expect that neither Haysey or Outcast will make it leaving a spot in the 2nd group open (just for you ;)).

[Courty]

Just in case you've all forgotten, I am out.

That's a real shame, Mr Reload. I'm sure Jack would have been champing at the bit to meet and play with such a cult hero. :lol:

[mike]

Mike, when will you know for sure? I haven't been keen on this from the start.

Book 2 groups and if I'm there I'm there and if I'm not I'm not.

[Outcast]

Sorry Guys, but it looks like I am not going to be able to make it. My ship is sticking to its program and I won't be in until 25th..

You guys enjoy yourselves; wish I was there....

Is anyone playing at Cairns on Wednesday 27th & following Saturday - is there room in the group for me?

[Webster]

I haven't been keen on this from the start.

Book 2 groups and if I'm there I'm there and if I'm not I'm not.

Cmon Mike,dont be a wuss. I promise I will be on my best behaviour.

Lovely weather you blokes have up here too - just like Melbourne only juicier.

Oh, and does anyone have any suggestions on a day trip to the Barrier Reef? Much appreciated if you can offer a few suggestions.

Cheers, Jack.

[Courty]

Oh, and does anyone have any suggestions on a day trip to the Barrier Reef? Much appreciated if you can offer a few suggestions.

Ocean Spirit to either Michaelmas or Upolo Cay.

[mike]

Ocean Spirit to either Michaelmas or Upolo Cay.
Reef Magic (http://www.reefmagiccruises.com/) to Moore Reef. Went last year.

The big wrasse is a resident of Moore Reef.
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[Ned]

Cmon Mike,dont be a wuss. I promise I will be on my best behaviour.

Cheers, Jack.

Leaving the fire crakers at home ?

[Webster]

you have me confused with sms NK...

[Ned]

But he reckons you are like brothers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BrettM]

Greens aeration at PP delayed 2 weeks to the start of November, so they will be rolling well.

Enjoy your golf.

Jack - best reef is off Port Douglas.

[sms316]

But he reckons you are like brothers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:shock:

That's it. Off the Christmas card list you go!

[Webster]

Thanks for the reef suggestions - we are going with Reef Magic as it looks the best option for the young 'uns.

Anyone suggesting sms and I are alike has clearly had to much to drink..(and/or smoke)

Jack

[solarman]

Thanks for the reef suggestions - we are going with Reef Magic as it looks the best option for the young 'uns.


Jack

Yep.....Reef Magic is a good choice...very fuel efficient and cheap rates. Experienced crew as well.

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[haysey]

Yep.....Reef Magic is a good choice...very fuel efficient and cheap rates. Experienced crew as well.





For ****s sake will you put that ****ing spoon back where it belongs:roll:

[Julie]

Haha......Your a classic Solarman!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[sms316]

For ****s sake will you put that ****ing spoon back where it belongs:roll:

His current sig isn't too bad....



Tra La La...La La La La...Tra La La...La La La La.
One baNAGA , two baNAGA, three baNAGA , four.
Five baNAGA, six baNAGA , seven baNAGA , more.

[haysey]

:mrgreen:

[Courty]

Greens aeration at PP delayed 2 weeks to the start of November, so they will be rolling well.

Love your work, thanks for calling in that favour just for Jack. ;)

FWIW, I played at PP last Friday morning. The course was quite soft (to be expected) from all the rain, so there was little run and a few lost plugged balls. The greens were very receptive for the same reason, but were beautiful putting surfaces.

[Webster]

Boys, if you don't mind, tell me a little more about the course, ie where to hit, what to avoid etc. Cheers, Jack.

[Ned]

Boys, if you don't mind, tell me a little more about the course, ie where to hit, what to avoid etc. Cheers, Jack.

After you have played your shot ?

[haysey]

Stay out of the rainforest and you'll be fine. Bring sunscreen.

[Outcast]

Jack,

Hit it in the middle of the fairway & definitely don't hit it in the rainforest!

If you can do the above you'll do fine.

Oh & if you do you'll cream the others coz they won't achieve the above, I'd lay money on it!

[Ned]

Jack,

Hit it in the middle of the fairway & definitely don't hit it in the rainforest!

If you can do the above you'll do fine.

Oh & if you do you'll cream the others coz they won't achieve the above, I'd lay money on it!

How much ?

[Webster]

Straight hitting is my forte. The rest, at the moment, is a bit of a shambles.

I've had four days up here working on my tan. I hope you blokes will be impressed with my legs. They are superb.

[AndyP]

http://www.paradisepalms.com.au/pages/Hole-by-Hole-Tour.html

[Ned]

Hang on, we should have played post greens coring, get a green fee rate dropped to $89!!!:shock:

So how much are we paying for this Saturday ?

[Outcast]

How much ?

I'd have to check the playlist again before I committed...

Oh & I'm sailing tomorrow so, probably you guys will have played by the time I can reconnect to OZGOLF...

So let me see.... 1 cent.... :-)

[Courty]

Boys, if you don't mind, tell me a little more about the course, ie where to hit, what to avoid etc. Cheers, Jack.

Where to hit it: the short stuff
What to avoid: everything else

;)

[Ned]

I'd have to check the playlist again before I committed...

Oh & I'm sailing tomorrow so, probably you guys will have played by the time I can reconnect to OZGOLF...

So let me see.... 1 cent.... :-)


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[Outcast]

:smt108

Maaaaaate, I'm married, kid in private school, mortgage... golf hoing habit.... wife with very tight purse strings....

What can I say... I also have a nasty habit of losing bets...

[Ned]

Maaaaaate, I'm married, kid in private school, mortgage... golf hoing habit.... wife with very tight purse strings....

What can I say... I also have a nasty habit of losing bets...

Married, 4 kids, two mortgages, occassional Ho, wife with no purse strings.......................meh!

[mike]

Where to hit it: the short stuff
What to avoid: everything else

;)Spot on.

Actually apart from the 6th the fairways are quite generous. All the par 5s are genuine 3 shot holes. Oh and the 5th fairway is pretty hard to hit (i've never actually played my 2nd from the fairway. Ever). And the 11th does my head in more than any hole I've ever played. And there are tin cups in the holes.

[BrettM]

Just don't laugh when you see and play 18.

Other than that, keep it in play.

[Courty]

Mike, you in?

[Julie]

Come on Mike, come and play.:D

I love PP to look at, but I hate playing it as well as it is so hard (for me!) I will be happy if I manage 20 points, that is my aim for the day.:oops:

[Courty]

Come on Mike, come and play.:D

I love PP to look at, but I hate playing it as well as it is so hard (for me!) I will be happy if I manage 20 points, that is my aim for the day.:oops:

Are you & Tom playing your Matchplay semi-final? We need to get that & the final done so we can start the new year.

[mike]

Come on Mike, come and play.:D

Damn it Julie. I can't say no to you.

Yeah I'll play. Providing it isn't raining.

Apologies in advance to all. I'm gonna whinge and moan all day. I hate PP.

[Courty]

I hate PP.

But why?

[mike]

Where do I start?

[Courty]

Where do I start?

Just start with the first thing that pops into your mind... besides hunny.

[mike]

I've never played to my potential there. I've lost 4 matchplays there. I've played there probably 12 times and have a total of 1 point on the 11th. Seriously. I've never hit the 5th or 6th fairways. It's expensive. I'm not used to greens that big so green in reg and then 4 putts is normal for me. Wasps attack me on the 9th. The noise the cups make shits me. Miss the fairway and you're fkd. I miss the fairways a lot. I tore a calf muscle walking down the steps to the 16th green once. I once put my tee shot on the top tier of 16 with the pin down the front. You can imagine what happened next. I play off 11 and will be happy to break 90. The 11th does my head in. Buggies are compulsory.

You want more?

[Courty]

:lol:

HTFU! :p

[Dcanto]

It's Ok Mike, I understand. The real reason is you just don't want to play with Courty.:razz:

[mike]

And that.

[Courty]

Mareeba is now our backup plan. Jack has got the time to make the extra trip if needs be. I guess we'll need to make a call by tomorrow night so people know where they are going (assuming you all will still play in Mareeba).

[Dcanto]

Mareeba is now our backup plan. Jack has got the time to make the extra trip if needs be. I guess we'll need to make a call by tomorrow night so people know where they are going (assuming you all will still play in Mareeba).

Happy to play anywhere. Just looking forward to having a hit.

If we were to play Mareeba would we still be teeing off around 7:30 / 8:00 am?

[Courty]

Probably.

[Ned]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_vW-f8QS75wg/TMAW4sxsEuI/AAAAAAAABVk/G28YCw_Djgg/s640/Weather.png.jpg

[haysey]

Wusses. Get out there and suck it up!

[Ned]

You go hard on the booze at that Wedding Timothy!!!!!!!!!!!:mrgreen:

[haysey]

Yeah, should be fun. A wedding of two people I don't know, putting up with a wife people that I don't like, it'll be raining at an outdoor wedding and, somewhere, people are playing golf.




I'm guaranteed to have a blast:roll:

[Courty]

:mrgreen:

[Ned]

Yeah, should be fun. A wedding of two people I don't know, putting up with a wife people that I don't like, it'll be raining at an outdoor wedding and, somewhere, people are playing golf.




I'm guaranteed to have a blast:roll:

:razz:

[Dcanto]

:-({|=

[Tomson]

There is no emoticon for my feelings now.

[Ned]

Mareeba is now our backup plan. Jack has got the time to make the extra trip if needs be. I guess we'll need to make a call by tomorrow night so people know where they are going (assuming you all will still play in Mareeba).

Maybe make a call to the Doctor this arvo for a wet report update on PPGC. (Hopefully he gets a blog up and running for there soon as well)

[Julie]

Poor Haysey.:lol::lol:


Mareeba sounds good..........and dry!8)

[haysey]

I heard that the greens have caught some new type of disease...doesn't look like putting will be much fun!



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[Ned]

I heard that the greens have caught some new type of disease...doesn't look like putting will be much fun!



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http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/shu0265l.jpg

[Julie]

Haysey, if the wedding is Friday, Russell and I can pick you up Saturday morning and take you to Mareeba and the Cairns boys and take you home after golf.....it is that easy!8)

[haysey]

Not when there's a post wedding breakfast I have to attend. Thanks for the offer Julie but no matter how much I whinge like a 2 year old, there's no getting out of it:cry:

[haysey]

That's why I'm hoping Paradise Palms is a goer. I can at least make a cameo appearance to sledge for the last few holes. Mareeba, I'm no chance.

[Ned]

http://www.craigharper.com.au/uploaded_images/whinginghomer.jpg

[haysey]

http://www.craigharper.com.au/uploaded_images/whinginghomer.jpg




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You learn how when you live next to the NAGA

[BrettM]

I'm heading down there in an hour. Will let you know how the course is, but they received 35mm of rain last night which was the same as us.

[Dcanto]

How's it looking Brett?

[mike]

Mareeba is now our backup plan.jesus this is getting worse.

Mareeba is in the worst condition I've seen it in 5 years. The greens are screwed and the fairways are a mess. How about Atherton?

[BrettM]

OK - PP is wet around the edges. Fairways and greens are good, a number of bunkers have minor washouts and some water in them. If it stops raining now, with nothing tonight, it will play soft and highly likely that carts will be on paths tomorrow. A wet PP is still miles ahead of a dry Mareeba.

As an aside, ST is drying out well. Carts are out on fairways with the exception of holes 10, 12, 16, 17 & 18. Again, if it doesn't rain anymore then those fairways will likely be 90 degree rule tomorrow. Thanks to the sand base we are actually pretty good.

[Courty]

OK, now I'm confused, although I do agree with this one:


A wet PP is still miles ahead of a dry Mareeba.

[BrettM]

Courty, play PP. Jack will enjoy the course even if it is wet. Besides doesn't it always rain in Melbourne? He would be used to it.

Or is it if you don't like the weather in Melbourne, just wait 10 minutes :mrgreen:

[Dcanto]

The weather doesn't look too bad for the next 24 hours. We should be Ok at PP.

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/qld/nth-cst-and-tableland/cairns/detailed-forecast

[haysey]

Waaaaaaaaaah.

[Julie]

Russ is on painkillers for a bad knee and he has said no to PP if it is carts on paths as he does not want to walk to much.

Sorry we won't be playing if at PP.

[Ned]

Played my Club Match Play this afternoon at Mareeba,

The front nine greens were renovated two weeks ago with coring, dethatching and top dressing (Sand and fertiliser).

The back nine was completed this week.

In the last three weeks we have only had our first decent rain in 6 months, prior to that we had had an inch in total or there abouts.

The fairways and green surrounds have been mowed however due to the work on the greens there obviously hasn’t been time to mow the roughs.

The tees have also been given some renovation attention as well.

Mareeba has one paid ground staff and due to other agendas there now isn’t the “Dad’s” Army to assist.

Must say I haven’t seen or played greens this soft in Mareeba for years (though we have been spoilt with usually nice putting surfaces for a long time), and even most members have commented that you actually fix pitch marks on the 7th, 12th, 14th and 16th greens (and the ball stops short of the flag).

Independent soil testing has been done and subject to this the renovations have been managed to the recommendations. (Soil test results are posted on the Club Notice Board in the Bar)

It would be good to have a Blog like Brett has for Sea Temple, although other agendas would still use rumour and innuendo to dispel published and professional qualified fact.

Ill actually be including Brett’s Blog and his reasoning behind it in the next Club Competition results that are emailed out to the Members as well as published in the local rags.

If the price at PPGC is not a reasonable local’s rate like STCC presently have, I would certainly choose Mareeba over it wet or dry.

Won my MP 4/2, had about 4 birdies. (Was 5 up after 5 holes).

[mike]

What's with the weird font?

[Courty]

Aware of the fact we couldn't stuff around with venues, I made decision this afternoon and confirmed with PP that we would be playing there. Obviously I did so before seeing the last few posts. I'm sorry if it doesn't suit everyone, but a call had to be made. Please let us know in this thread tonight if you are all in or out.

PS. These are the groupings I had in mind:

Group 1:
Jack
NK
Tom
Julie

Group 2:
Mike
DCanto
Russell
Courty

If Julie & Russell are out, we can either keep the groups as is & play in 3s, or DCanto/ Mike can jump in the first group. I'm not concerned about playing with Jack tomorrow as I'll be having a game with him in Melbourne in a few weeks.

[mike]

Still 7.30?

[Dcanto]

I'm all in dealer.

[Courty]

Yep.

[mike]

Bring your legs.

[Webster]

Well done Courty, see you all in the morning.

[Courty]

Bring your legs.

Will do.


Well done Courty, see you all in the morning.

I'll also bring a spare rain-jacket for you just in case.

[Julie]

I will be forfeiting my matchplay with Tomson, so now Tomson can play NK tomorrow. Lets get this matchplay finished.:D

[Ned]

I will be forfeiting my matchplay with Tomson, so now Tomson can play NK tomorrow. Lets get this matchplay finished.:D


WTF ??????????????

No way woman, you turn up and kick his Silverback, Knuckle Dragging, Club Hoing Bad Hobbits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Julie]

No, it's not Tomson's fault I'm not playing, I told him I would play matchplay and now I am pulling out.

[haysey]

Julie, don't you puss out on me. You can beat him.

[Julie]

Sorry game to Tomson.8-)

If we had carts we would be there. :D

[Ned]

Sorry game to Tomson.8-)

If we had carts we would be there. :D

But it is carts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Webster]

Bummer Julz.....will have to catch up next time.

[Julie]

Sorry I should have said carts everywhere, not just on paths (as BrettM said is highly likely). Russ has a bad knee at the moment.

[Courty]

Russ has a bad knee at the moment.

Don't want to offend anyone, but why does that stop you from playing?

[Julie]

Look I will ring PP at 6.30am and find out if they are having carts on the course....hows that?

[Julie]

Don't want to offend anyone, but why does that stop you from playing?

I'm scared of Jack!!!!!:razz:.....:lol:

[Ned]

And even if they arent, Russ can wuss at home and Ill come pick you up and drop you back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Webster]

Julie, surely you can give the boss a few piggy backs to get him around the course??

And why would you be scared of me? Last time I played with a sheila, she walloped me 5/4.....

[AndyP]

Well done Courty, see you all in the morning.I'm sorry if you had to read 9 pages of this NQ dribble, Jack.

[Julie]

Okay, if there carts allowed on the course we will both be there. If not, I will be there.

[Ned]

Okay, if there carts allowed on the course we will both be there. If not, I will be there.


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[Dcanto]

I'm sorry if you had to read 9 pages of this NQ dribble, Jack.

It's all NK's fault. :wink:

[mike]

Can I walk?

[Ned]

It's all NK's fault. :wink:

******* CPA's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smt108


:wink:

[Julie]

Can I walk?

Yeah, you can carry my clubs for me from the cart path!:D

[mike]

Wait a minute. I thought Virge was playing.

[Courty]

Okay, if there carts allowed on the course we will both be there. If not, I will be there.

Yay!

That was hard work. ;)

[Webster]

I'm sorry if you had to read 9 pages of this NQ dribble, Jack.

Would have been 25 pages if I was playing in WA Andyp...

[MegaWatty]

Would have been 25 pages if I was playing in WA Andyp...

Someone call for more pages? :)

[mike]

Haha. Yeah they get to 20 pages before they decide where they're playing.

[Dcanto]

******* CPA's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smt108


:wink:

:mrgreen:

[Webster]

Can I get a drink at this course at 7.30 tomorrow (do they have cart girls on patrol that early?) All this humidity is making me mighty thirsty...

[Julie]

Russ will be coming now.:oops::oops::oops: He will hobble around in pain. ( I know he really wants to go to Bunnings and some silly car place in Smithfield!)

[Ned]

Can I get a drink at this course at 7.30 tomorrow (do they have cart girls on patrol that early?) All this humidity is making me mighty thirsty...


you drink Scotch ?

[mike]

Jack, you got clubs?

[Webster]

I drink anything and I have my own bats thanks.

[Ned]

I drink anything and I have my own bats thanks.

And anyone (like sms)

[Julie]

Tom you won't mind walking all over the course with your gps to my ball as well, will you!;):lol::lol::lol:

[Ned]

Tom you won't mind walking all over the course with your gps to my ball as well, will you!;):lol::lol::lol:

Borrow Courty's or hayseys!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Courty]

I'll need mine. I doubt I'll be seeing much of the fairways tomorrow. :oops:

[Julie]

Its raining here......what is the weather like in Cairns at the moment?

[mike]

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR193.loop.shtml

[Courty]

A few showers about, but nothing heavy.

[Webster]

Just light rain now, not too bad.

[Ned]

Tomson 2 up after 3 holes, Jack eagles the Par 4 third hole!

[mike]

Brett, the greens were just superb. Well done.

[Webster]

Thanks Courty for organising, and for everyone else for turning up. The course was in great nick despite a lot of rain. Nice layout, just wish I knew how to putt on these greens - I aint got a clue!!

[mike]

How were they different to what you're used to. Speed?

[AndyP]

Probably the grain.

[Webster]

Speed, grain, accuracy, distance, and a dodgy stroke!

[Courty]

Thanks to everyone for turning out. It was great to host another pseudo-celebrity OZgolfer ;). Jack was a real trooper and never once considered pulling out due to the conditions.

After a shaky early morning start, the weather turned out to be pretty bloody good. The course was pretty good considering the amount of rain we've had. As I said last week, the greens were great (I just wish I got to see them a bit more often :roll:).

Been busy this afternoon, just got back home and realised I was in such a rush I forgot to get everyone's scores for POTY results. Can everyone please fill in the gaps?

DCanto 34pts
Mike 32pts
Courty 24pts
Haysey NCR ;)

[haysey]

That seems a little unfair. Don't I get any points for showing up?

[Courty]

That seems a little unfair. Don't I get any points for showing up?

How many holes did you finish out?

[haysey]

I was 27 under par. Did you miss it?

[Courty]

You'll be DQ'ed for using someone else's clubs, because you certainly didn't have any of your own.

[haysey]

Did you not see me putting with Mikes putter? That alone was worth the price of admission.

[Julie]

I think Courty should get extra points for that magnificent club chuck we all witnessed on the 16th!:lol:

[haysey]

This would have been a half decent photo apart from the dumbass with his stupid fat finger over the lense.


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Mike hits his third into 18