Mt Broughton, Sunday 12 December, 9am

[KristianJ]

I mentioned this in another thread a few weeks ago - now that Terry and I have agreed on a day, here's the thread to see if we can get a record number of people at a NSW Ozgolf day.

First group will hit off at 9am. $35 (member's guest rate) and $50 with shared cart.

Check with those who matter most to you to see if you're able to make it, and add your name to the list.

1. KristianJ
2. terrys
3. wbennett
4. BlueScooter
5. macjackass
6. Dotty
7. matty
8. tg01
9. Jerry Springer
10. Tongueboy
11. Grunt
12. Jono
13. Philthy Phil

VARIOUS SHADES OF PENCIL AND OTHER NON-INK WRITING IMPLEMENTS:

wazandnic

[wazandnic]

wazandnic (in HB pencil) :)

[WBennett]

1. KristianJ
2. terrys
3. wbennett
4. BlueScooter (and maybe one more)
...

[Tongueboy]

me in pencil

[Grunt]

Would have loved to but am working till 6am Sunday morning.

[Onewood]

1. KristianJ
2. terrys
3. wbennett
4. BlueScooter (and maybe one more)
...

come on NSW one more for the record :)

[WBennett]

We had 8 a few years back for the ACT/NSW Federal GC challenge - SMS, TG01, Welshy and myself against Andrew, Grunt, Dotty and MacJackass.

8 isn't impossible!

[terrys]

I'll check in the next few days, but last time I took someone along to play members guest rate was $35.

I'll also check on tee times? Any preference? 8:30 -9:00?

[Andrew]

I would like to put myself down for this.

I haven't played more than 6 holes at a time since my knee operation 12 months ago, & I may have to use a cart, but it would be good to have something to aim at.

[terrys]

i think carts are $30 between 2, but i'll check that as well.

[KristianJ]

We had 8 a few years back for the ACT/NSW Federal GC challenge - SMS, TG01, Welshy and myself against Andrew, Grunt, Dotty and MacJackass.

8 isn't impossible!

The optimist in me is wondering whether we could achieve the impossible and finally get a NSW Ozgolf Cup event...:lol:

[matty]

Pencil me in.

[Dotty]

Crayon me in.

[Sydney Hacker]

Invisible ink me in.

All depends on if my son has to go to hospital on the Friday or not.

[WBennett]

I'm not playing if Dotty is playing. He makes me do weird things on the golf course.

Like 4 putt. And hit other peoples carts. And just generally play like Solarman.

[Grunt]

I'm not playing if Dotty is playing. He makes me do weird things on the golf course.

Like 4 putt. And hit other peoples carts. And just generally play like Solarman.

Just think how bad it could be if Dotty & I played then. Guess you are saved by myself being on nightshift :)

[Dotty]

Oh, I thought it was the other wbennett.

ps. You left off 'forks of trees' and 'coal trains'.

pps. I blame TG01 and Grunt for those two days.

[WBennett]

Just think how bad it could be if Dotty & I played then. Guess you are saved by myself being on nightshift :)

I just expect you to pull miracle shots out of your ass every time you look in trouble in the matchplay ;) Its a shame you couldn't make it, ACT vs NSW Matchplay 3 could have been a beauty!


Scenario: Grunt, absolutely dead behind trees 100m away, no way he can do anything. He closes his eyes, swings, and knocks it to 6 foot to set up a hole win. And he does it every time

[macjackass]

Put me down in dark pencil.

[Grunt]

ACT V NSW 3 is Coming and the tourettes' twins should be very afraid!!

[Dotty]

And the NSW Nuckleheads now have team shirts also.

[Grunt]

And the NSW Nuckleheads now have team shirts also.

9239

[WBennett]

My eyes, they burn!

[Andrew]

I just expect you to pull miracle shots out of your ass


Is that what that guy at the wedding was trying to do to his girlfriend. Pull 'miracle shots' out of her ass.

[Dotty]

Is that what that guy at the wedding was trying to do to his girlfriend. Pull 'miracle shots' out of her ass.
:smt046

[Peppas]

I'm interested, will have to check with the boss...

[terrys]

ok, members guest rate is still $35, and it is $50 with a shared cart. i booked two groups from 9:00am, but there will be no issue adding additional players.

[KristianJ]

Good work, Terry! I'll add the details to the first post.

13 so far including possibles, probables and the Crayola, and a few other regulars haven't posted yet. 16's doable!! :mrgreen:

[Sydney Hacker]

I'm looking a little darker shade of pencil at this stage. I am having the following week off to look after the kiddies so the wife is sympathetic to me "needing" to get out of the house.

Happy to share a cart within someone if need be.

[Peppas]

Also, when do you need to know definates by?

[macjackass]

Ok, I'm in. The team leader has signed off on this.

[Andrew]

Happy to share a cart within someone if need be.

I'll be that someone. (I'll be doing well to play 18 even with a cart)

[WBennett]

TG and Jerry Springer are in as well.

ACT are looking good in 2010!

[tg01]

It is time for ACT to turn the tables, surely by the time this will be held, Benno will be out to 18 and I will be back in form. Only have 2 years of poor form to turn around in 6 weeks....

[WBennett]

I'm now out to 16. 18 is just a couple of chops away!

[terrys]

Also, when do you need to know definates by?

couple of days before will be ok.

[Sydney Hacker]

I'll be that someone. (I'll be doing well to play 18 even with a cart)

Won't you just stick to playing with your 7 iron for the whole round anyway ?

[Andrew]

Won't you just stick to playing with your 7 iron for the whole round anyway ?

So, do you want that cart or not? :)


I'm now out to 16. 18 is just a couple of chops away!

After all my knee issues, I'm off 18 now. A beautiful blow out of 8 shots with the change of the handicap system.

[WBennett]

I think I have now gone out 6 shots since the first ACT vs NSW Matchplay event.

And I still can't play to my new mark.

[Dotty]

To make the scoring easier, Benno, we can play off the same handicap.

Just like the old days. :razz:

ps. KJ, you can ink me in.

[matty]

Ink me in too.

[terrys]

Played today for the first time in a few months. Course is in super condition. Rough is the longest i have ever seen it. Fairway rough is 2-3" in the first cut, 6 inches n those areas where there is a second cut, and the extreme rough is 4-5 feet.

There are two bunkers GUR on 17 as they are replacing them, but otherwise it was perfect. Club Champs next weekend.

[KristianJ]

1st post updated.

[WBennett]

4 foot rough? I may as well take 18 wipes now...

[Grunt]

Sorry guys, I am definitely out of this now. Tried to get the Saturday night off but my request has been rejected due to a leave lockout at work that week.
Enjoy, dont let the ACT boys win.

[ParMaster]

Damnit I'd love to makeit but I've got Eric Apperly that day! Have fun fellas.

[ParMaster]

Played today for the first time in a few months. Course is in super condition. Rough is the longest i have ever seen it. Fairway rough is 2-3" in the first cut, 6 inches n those areas where there is a second cut, and the extreme rough is 4-5 feet.

There are two bunkers GUR on 17 as they are replacing them, but otherwise it was perfect. Club Champs next weekend.

Any idea what height the fairways/greens are cut at?

The rough heights seem a little extreme as well. They musn't have cut them in awhile for them to be 2 inches in the first cut.

[terrys]

Any idea what height the fairways/greens are cut at?

The rough heights seem a little extreme as well. They musn't have cut them in awhile for them to be 2 inches in the first cut.

Fairways and greens are perfect. First cut is 50mm. Grass is growing quicker here than they can cut it. For the champs on the weekend they had cut down the second cut to 75mm. It'll stop growing as quick in the next couple of weeks, but i'd still expect a rough height of 50mm (or 2inches for the mathematically challenged).

the rough is meant to be extreme. that is how they protect the course. Hit it in the fairway and you'll have no problem. :)

[terrys]

I've booked 4 Carts so there won't be any problem if you want to ride.

If they don't get enough players to run a regular comp and we have more than 6 starters they are happy to run the cards through golflink for us.

[macjackass]

terrys, how tall is the tree on the 1st these days?
Also, can I please be a +1?

[Tongueboy]

Ink me in. Accomodation is booked and I am strong and solid. Looking forward to it.

[terrys]

terrys, how tall is the tree on the 1st these days?
Also, can I please be a +1?

on the corner? there are three there and they are too tall for most players to hit over.

[macjackass]

on the corner? there are three there and they are too tall for most players to hit over.

Ok, thanks, it has been quite a while.

[KristianJ]

Bumping this - still 4 weeks off, but I know there are still a few of the Sydneysiders who haven't yet replied.

[Sydney Hacker]

I'm out. We have the golf clubs presentation night on the 11th and I doubt I will be in any fit state to drive early in the morning.

[Tongueboy]

don't bump it too hard or they will scare off

[Grunt]

I could still make this but it would need some support from a fellow ozgolfer.
As I am finishing work at 6am that morning I would require a lift, it would be down right stupid to drive myself down there on no sleep. Anyone?

[Tongueboy]

can't help mate. I will be in Bowral on the Friday. Bringing the dragon and having a dirty weekend(I think?)

[Andrew]

I could still make this but it would need some support from a fellow ozgolfer.
As I am finishing work at 6am that morning I would require a lift, it would be down right stupid to drive myself down there on no sleep. Anyone?

Yeah, I can drive you.

[Grunt]

Yeah, I can drive you.

Thanks Andrew

Bring on TG :)

[matty]

I can drive you too Grant. I'm at Glenmore Park. Don't know if it's easier for Andrew for me to get you, depending on how far out of his way you are.

[terrys]

We've got three groups booked and 4 carts. Will that cover it for the carts v walking secnario?

I can easily get another group as well if there are more interested.

[KristianJ]

I'm still planning to walk. :)

[Grunt]

I can drive you too Grant. I'm at Glenmore Park. Don't know if it's easier for Andrew for me to get you, depending on how far out of his way you are.

Will be good for Andrew thanks Matty. I think it is about 500m out of his way and he only lives a little over a km away.

[Andrew]

We've got three groups booked and 4 carts. Will that cover it for the carts v walking secnario?

I can easily get another group as well if there are more interested.

I'll be lucky at the moment to make it even with a cart, so I'll definitely using a cart.


Should others who want a cart list their names?

[Grunt]

I am a maybe for a cart, walking would make staying awake a little easier after a 12 hour night-shift just prior to play but resting too would be good. Will decide closer to the event. A maybe at this stage.

[Tongueboy]

walk

[KristianJ]

Should others who want a cart list their names?

I reckon so, then I can add that detail to the first post.

[matty]

I'll walk.

It will be my first game in 7 weeks when we play. I had an instructor recommended to me and he's been a revelation. I've been to three others over the two years of playing but it's good to find someone you click with.

I have drastically changed my swing and almost pulled the pin on the game but after yesterday's session at the range the grip and swing is starting to feel like it's my arms, not someone else's!

I can't believe how #$%*ed up my swing was. Very closed stance, clubface totally shut at top, grip ridiculously strong, heaps of manipulation with the hands. CRAZY

Looking forward to the course. Looks great.

[terrys]

Sounds good, Matty. Who are you seeing?

[Jono]

Is it too late for me to join in? If it is, put me down as a reserve.

It's not common that Ozgolfers come my way so I'm pretty keen. 8)

[matty]

Sounds good, Matty. Who are you seeing?

A guy called Peter Van Wegen. He has a lot to do with the juniors in the Jack Newton comps. Say he doesn't coach people much anymore cause he's busy with the kids and organising the comps etc but I was lucky to get in on the referral.

[KristianJ]

Terry will be able to get a 4th group booked, Jono. You're in. :) How's the fractured rib coming along?

[Jono]

Terry will be able to get a 4th group booked, Jono. You're in. :) How's the fractured rib coming along?

Good mate. It doesn't hurt to cough any more. :smt038

I tried swinging the club in the backyard gently and seemed OK. Chipping and pitching is fine. I'm going to try hitting some full shots later in the week.

[tg01]

I am a maybe for a cart, walking would make staying awake a little easier after a 12 hour night-shift just prior to play but resting too would be good. Will decide closer to the event. A maybe at this stage.

If we are going head to head (which we will be) its walking all the way baby...sleep or no sleep.

[Grunt]

If we are going head to head (which we will be) its walking all the way baby...sleep or no sleep.
ChallengeAccepted - No cart for me!

[Dotty]

Carts can't travel to the places were Grunt drives a golfball.


TG, can we reclassify the Feb. event as a postponed 2009 match and play this event for the 2010 edition?
To bring it in line with the other matchplay majors (Ryder, Presidents), I propose we formally play for the Antartica Cup?

[Grunt]

Nice Idea Dotty

Shall we make a trophy? I think I could knock one up

[Captain Nemo]

Im out, xmas prty the night b4, wont be in bed by 4am id reckon!

[WBennett]

Bluescooters +1 is currently gaining fun police approval. ACT might have 5 reps in for this game. I'll have 8 more shots than Dotty to play with, I'm feeling good about winning the Antarctica Cup!

[Grunt]

Ok as we definitely have the Game on lets see some team make up. Guys add your handicaps and we shall make up some groups. Only definites are

Dotty V wbennett
Grunt (19) V tg01

NSW

KristianJ 17
terrys
Andrew
Dotty 10
matty
Tongueboy 11
Grunt 19
Jono 12

ACT

wbennett 18
BlueScooter 26
macjackass
tg01 10
Jerry Springer 10
Philthy Phil 20

[Dotty]

A 10 handicap for me this week.

Benno, 8 shots = 4 lost balls = a close match.
ps. Tooooot, tooooot.

[WBennett]

Bluescooter - 26
Philthy Phil - 20
Jerry Springer - 9
TG01 - on the way back down to 10 I think

[sms316]

I'm backing NSW. The ACT has never recovered from the loss of one of their greats after the inaugural match.

[macjackass]

I'm backing NSW. The ACT has never recovered from the loss of one of their greats after the inaugural match.

My memory must be going :razz:

[Dotty]

I'm backing NSW. The ACT has never recovered from the loss of one of their greats after the inaugural match.
That would be Welshy, as their fourth player was beaten by our course reviewer.

[sms316]

That would be Welshy, as their fourth player was beaten by our course reviewer.

Welshy was great. He was smashed!

Shame about the deportation.

[WBennett]

I don't think Welshy's marriage recovered after he came home absolutely paralytic. I saw him up the club once once after that day, he was trying to pick up at the pokies!

[Tongueboy]

11 for me

[Jono]

12

[macjackass]

12

Burglar :lol:

[Andrew]

This will be my first game since moving from 10 to 18 in the handicap changeover.

[tg01]

Carts can't travel to the places were Grunt drives a golfball.


TG, can we reclassify the Feb. event as a postponed 2009 match and play this event for the 2010 edition?
To bring it in line with the other matchplay majors (Ryder, Presidents), I propose we formally play for the Antartica Cup?

Not sure how the cart will go over those dog terds down the right of 15?

We could call it, in honour of the inagural match, the KFC Cup?

[Grunt]

Finger lickin good!

[KristianJ]

17 for me, but liable to change drastically between now and then.

[matty]

If we are going to play an even amount of teams and NSW has more players I would prefer to sit out of a head to head match. Due to my swing change it's a given the match would be a loss anyway.

Don't care about ind. stableford in a comp if we're playing that.

[Grunt]

So are there any requests for match ups?

[Scottt]

I just saw this. Book me in if there is room.

I see TG already has a match-up. Pity. I enjoyed kicking his arse last time we played! :lol:

[KristianJ]

Consider yourself added, Scottt.

We still could get a NSW/ACT Ozgolf Cup out of this yet!

[Grunt]

Scottt , I think your match up will be macjackass.

TG is my bitch!

[WBennett]

Bluescooter and Philthy Phil are 100% locked in to represent the ACT.

BlueScooter has played with TG and SMS in the past, and Philthy has played with TG. Just to add to their bogan credentials, they are turning it into a road trip and playing at Royal Tully Park Saturday afternoon, before taking their teeth out and going to Goulburn Speedway Saturday night!

I will be travelling up with TG Sunday morning (probably with Jerry as well - TG can you confirm?)

Looking forward to it all!

[Grunt]

Looking forward to it too, TG's going down ;)

[macjackass]

NSW is going down.

[tg01]

Bluescooter and Philthy Phil are 100% locked in to represent the ACT.

BlueScooter has played with TG and SMS in the past, and Philthy has played with TG. Just to add to their bogan credentials, they are turning it into a road trip and playing at Royal Tully Park Saturday afternoon, before taking their teeth out and going to Goulburn Speedway Saturday night!

I will be travelling up with TG Sunday morning (probably with Jerry as well - TG can you confirm?)

Looking forward to it all!

All good. I propose that I drive up and you be so kind as to drive back? Sounds fair to me?

[tg01]

Looking forward to it too, TG's going down ;)

I am going to smash you like a cheap guitar

[Grunt]

I am going to smash you like a cheap guitar

So have you got a hit man or something?

By the way I better have another game soon just to get those extra couple of shots back ;)

[Tongueboy]

bump! anymore starters? looking forward to this! can't wait. hope the weather is kind.

[KristianJ]

Ok as we definitely have the Game on lets see some team make up. Guys add your handicaps and we shall make up some groups. Only definites are

Dotty V wbennett
Grunt (19) V tg01

NSW

KristianJ 17
terrys
Andrew
Dotty 10
matty
Tongueboy 11
Grunt 19
Jono 12

ACT

wbennett 18
BlueScooter 26
macjackass
tg01 10
Jerry Springer 10
Philthy Phil 20


Just quoting Grant's post so that we can start sorting out groupings. If we're having 6 NSW v 6 ACT (possibly counting Scottt as the 6th NSWman), then that would presumably cover 3 of the groups and the remainder would be in the 4th group.

Thoughts?

[Peppas]

Woah, it's all sounding a little serious. Handicaps? Mine's 32 :)

I'm still in negotiations with the missus, ie trying to find a good time to ask her if I can come. Will let you guys know in the next few days. Not sure if I asked this earlier, but does anyone know roughly how long it takes to get to Mt Broughton from Wollongong?

[Grunt]

Peppas PM Jono, maybe you could do it in one car? If not he would know the trip time as he has done it before.

[Tongueboy]

Woah, it's all sounding a little serious. Handicaps? Mine's 32 :)

I'm still in negotiations with the missus, ie trying to find a good time to ask her if I can come. Will let you guys know in the next few days. Not sure if I asked this earlier, but does anyone know roughly how long it takes to get to Mt Broughton from Wollongong?

don't ask her tell her.

show her who is boss

[WBennett]

Mt Broughton is 5 minutes the other side of Moss Vale. If you are going up Macquarie Pass, give an hour from Dapto

[Peppas]

Thanks for the info guys but unfortunately I won't be able to make it. Really would have liked to have come but I've got a few things to do before chrissy and I am playing the Friday and Saturday already :) Will have to try make it to one of these days in the future!

[tg01]

I nominate Scottt to play J. Springer

Grunt you will happy to know I warmed up my game perfectly on the weekend. I didn't play.

[KristianJ]

tg, Grunt nominated macjackass to go up against Scottt on the last page, so he got in first. :p

So:

Dotty V wbennett
Grunt V tg01
Scottt v macjackass

Grant, how many matchups in total constitute these NSW v ACT battles?

[macjackass]

tg, Grunt nominated macjackass to go up against Scottt on the last page, so he got in first. :p

So:

Dotty V wbennett
Grunt V tg01
Scottt v macjackass

Grant, how many matchups in total constitute these NSW v ACT battles?

I'm not fussed who I beat.

[Andrew]

I just hope golf is the winner on the day.





No I don't. Actually, I hope to see a couple of punch ups, multiple clubs thrown and a severe case of Profane Swearing Disorder (PSD).

[macjackass]

There will definitely be some PSD.

[WBennett]

Get Scooter to take on our supplier KristianJ, and Phil can partner whoever wants to play with KJ. I'm easy about it all

[Tongueboy]

they call her easy......

[Tongueboy]

pre match sledge

[WBennett]

Tongue

Your going down. Roowwrr.

I'm off 16 for this event - two missed rounds due to illness and weather put paid to my shot a hole handbrake attempt

[tg01]

I just hope golf is the winner on the day.





No I don't. Actually, I hope to see a couple of punch ups, multiple clubs thrown and a severe case of Profane Swearing Disorder (PSD).

Jump in the group behind me.

After a strategy meeting yesterday, Benno and I are very confident we have this one.

[WBennett]

If we are in big trouble after 9, we are going the knuckle


:)

[Grunt]

Had the obligatory crap final hit out today. Should be good for a comeback on Sunday.

Beware TG, are 9 shots enough for you or would I need more?

[WBennett]

Are we going to mix up groups after 9 - keeping the same opponents though?

[WBennett]

And where is our host? He's been very quiet. If we get the predicted 100mm this week, will the course even be open?

[Grunt]

That does not sound too bad an idea Benno.

[Scottt]

I'm out of this, sorry guys. Really pissed, but I have to be up the mountains this weekend.

[Tongueboy]

mate a bummer

[WBennett]

Boo ttt - I was hoping you could have your grudge match with Jono. We're down to 14, and Jerry is slightly doubtful last I heard. Will we keep 12?

[Grunt]

Ahh the normal NSW OzGolf drop outs have begun. Will we get 2 groups?

[terrys]

the course looks like it will take another 100mm this week easily. I've had 400mm he last two week sat the farm, and they have had a little less. The land drains really well. the biggest issue will be the bunkers that haven't been renovated will have some water in them. It was sunny here this afternoon.

i'll go out and check sometime over the next few days

[WBennett]

TG, WB, Blue Scooter and Philthy Phil are all in 100000%

[bluescooter]

Looking forward to it. Whoever wants a definate win better play against me as my once 20 handcap is currently 26 heading out to 30.

[Dotty]

Can I play with Jono for the second nine? I may need a surgical procedure to recover my driver.


Note to self. Get 20 games in at North Lakes before the weekend.

[tg01]

Jerry is in, a firm starter.

Benno. I like the swining idea. Scottt....wait you have wussed it.

[KristianJ]

Get Scooter to take on our supplier KristianJ, and Phil can partner whoever wants to play with KJ. I'm easy about it all

Sounds fair. Ish...

[rabsss]

Just so you guys know the Jack Newton Junior Champions Trophy scheduled for Mt Broughton on Friday and Saturday has been moved to Moss Vale because of the course condition. I dont know if it will affect you guys but it must be in pretty bad condition to move a tournament with the states best juniors three days before it starts.

[rabsss]

Furthermore, their facebook post says the course is closed.

[Grunt]

hmmm, not looking good, the weather is not supposed to get any better until Friday.

[macjackass]

Furthermore, their facebook post says the course is closed.

Obviously they're trying to get the course ready for Sunday ;)

[Grunt]

I forgot about that Mac. :)

[WBennett]

Do we have a plan B? Where could we get 16 on a Sunday at short notice/not weather effected?

[Grunt]

Tree Valley?

[terrys]

not sure what the go with the JNJGF tourny was, but I got an email today saying it was cancelled and the monthly medal is on this Saturday. Course was fine when i was there on the weekend. I'll go out tomorrow and check it out first hand. It bucketed down last night, but only an inch.

[KristianJ]

Do we have a plan B? Where could we get 16 on a Sunday at short notice/not weather effected?

I never thought of a backup course, unfortunately. Will wait and see what Terry finds out and if need be, we can figure out what to do.

[WBennett]

I am using Ozgolf Divine Intervention and the local knowledge of Terry, and we will be laughing Sunday when greeted with a bright, sunny, humid, light breeze from the west kind of day.

[Tongueboy]

i am coming down rip, shit or bust

[bluescooter]

Phil and I will be halfway already so we will be there.

If no golf just have to find a pub that has UFC124 on and a TAB and Phil and Benno.

[KristianJ]

And I have incomplete Pro Shop transactions to complete, so I have no other option but to be there :p

[terrys]

I played the back 9 this afternoon. the fairways and greens were in perfect shape. the only issues were where the ground staff had been driving the maintenance vehicles through the rough and on pathways and where they had done they were a bit cut up and muddy. As I suspected, the old bunkers were holding water, but the renovated ones were fine.

17 was the only hole that had some excessive dampness, with a few muddy spots down the left bordering the dam and in the run off area to the small pond.

The proshop did say that they don't think there will be any carts back on the course until next week, so Andrew, that may be an issue for you.

If we don't have any real heavy rain before Sunday, it will be fine

I took some pics. i'll post them shortly.

[WBennett]

Thanks Terry

Having a look at the weather radar, I don't like our chances of missing significant rain tonight or tomorrow...

[KristianJ]

Yeah, I just looked at it as well...not looking fantastic. But we can hope :)

Benno and Scooter, I do have a spare mailing box to ship the wedge and putter down if this ends up being postponed/canned. But hopefully we won't have to resort to that.

[WBennett]

If worst comes to worst, happy to combine shipping - as up until a week ago we sat next to each other 5 days a week ;)

I will be using the force to make good things happen for this weekend.

[KristianJ]

So which of you used the "It's not you, it's me" line then? :p

[terrys]

Hopefully the rain out West Wyalong way continues more South East and misses us.

Some pics attached. I put my buggy in front of the long rough to show how high it is. the muddy bit is just before the fairway on 17.

[WBennett]

Are the photos of 1, 11, 18 and oh shit, oh shit and oh shit?

[terrys]

Something like that :)

[KristianJ]

Hmmm...might have to follow Benno's strategy (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/21558-Balls-Quirky-habits.?p=563907&viewfull=1#post563907) and bring 67 assorted rocks.

[WBennett]

I'm going to need new textas by the end of the day!

[tg01]

Oh shit!

[terrys]

First cut was about 2.5-3inches. Heath said they'll cut it to 1.5" if the rain holds off. the muddy shit was only in one spot, and the landing zone is well beyond there.

[Dotty]

Oh shit!
You and Benno should be okay. The train tracks are laid on a crushed rock base and drain well.

[Andrew]

The proshop did say that they don't think there will be any carts back on the course until next week, so Andrew, that may be an issue for you.



That will be an issue. I wouldn't be able to walk nine at the moment, so I will have to give it a miss. Unfortunately, I tend to bring bad weather to Mount Broughton. The last 3 times I've played there is has rained.

Maybe we could have a hit there some other time. It would be good to meet you, Terry.

[KristianJ]

Radar's looked grim most of the day. Has it bucketed much today, Terry?

[Grunt]

Hi All

Andrew having to drop out due to no carts means I will possibly have to as well as I cant drive down myself straight after night shift.

Anyone?
The same offer as I made to Andrew is available to all, Drive my car as fuel is paid for under salary sacrifice. Drive to my place and load your gear in my car and away we go.

[Dotty]

No problem Grunt, and we can take either your car or mine.

BOM radar was not looking good today.

[Grunt]

No problem Grunt, and we can take either your car or mine.

BOM radar was not looking good today.

Will take you up on that offer Dotty, My car is all yours for the day. Will PM you the parking instructions.

[bluescooter]

Goulburn speedway has been cancelled due to the rain but Phil and I will still be there. Look out the guy with the green shorts, white belt and no game and you will know you are playing with bluescooter

[Grunt]

Why Green shorts if you are Bluescooter?

[KristianJ]

Not the green ones that Blakey was flogging off a couple of months back I hope, Scooter? They were hideous.

[Tongueboy]

Goulburn speedway has been cancelled due to the rain but Phil and I will still be there. Look out the guy with the green shorts, white belt and no game and you will know you are playing with bluescooter

oh dear

[WBennett]

13's an unfortunate number... Will we lose another or gain 3 more? That is the question!

[bluescooter]

Blue is for Carlton Blues, Scooter is a nickname my old softball team gave me. The green pants have checks and were bought from Rockbottom. Wearing them as I put too much weight on over winter, about 8kgs, and can not fit into my Loudmouth purple and yellow diamond pair until I get off my arse and lose some weight.

See ya Sunday.

[KristianJ]

Blue is for Carlton Blues, Scooter is a nickname my old softball team gave me. The green pants have checks and were bought from Rockbottom. Wearing them as I put too much weight on over winter, about 8kgs, and can not fit into my Loudmouth purple and yellow diamond pair until I get off my arse and lose some weight.

See ya Sunday.

Dunnings? Those would be the same type that Blakey was selling. Utterly garish.

I haven't decided on my ensemble as yet, but the NSW sky blue will feature somehow and I'll don one of my Ozgolf polos.

[bluescooter]

That would be them then. Love them, although my wife does not. Tried on my loudmouth this afternoon and in 2 weeks I reckon I could fit into them. Will be seen at the next ACT/NSW challenge. No Ozpolf polo for me a lovely purple Gympie Pines Golf Shirt will be worn.

[WBennett]

Bloody Queenslander ring in!

[bluescooter]

five series in a row isn't it.

I can always wear my QLD state of origin polo if you want.

[Dotty]

Five series in a row? We're 40% of the way there against the Tourettes Twins.

Go NSW Knuckleheads!

[KristianJ]

Guys, I'm very very sorry to have to do this, but I've just received word of an urgent matter that I will need to deal with on Sunday. So I need to unfortunately bring the numbers down to 12.

Benno and Scooter, I'll see if I can give your clubs to matty and get him to take them down to you, and you can give him the money to give to me. Matt, I'll PM you when the sun rises to see whether you'll be able to assist.

Otherwise I'll post the clubs to you guys on Monday and PM you my bank details tomorrow.

Sorry again, fellas - I was really looking forward to it. But priorities have sort of changed in an instant, and I can play Mt B some time in the future.

[WBennett]

KJ

That sucks ass, and sorry to hear.

Hope all ends well, and maybe you can come down to Gungahlin Lakes (or I can play Glenmore) as part of the reciprocal deal.

Benno

[bluescooter]

Kristian,

No worries and don't stress about the clubs we can sort things out. Look forward to playing a gaame with you sometime in the future.

Scott

[KristianJ]

Yep, will definitely do the reciprocal thing some time early in 2011, Benno.

I'll PM you guys my bank details - had a bit of a weird night and only slept for an hour in the end, so probably won't be able to get the clubs to Matt considering I have a cricket game this arvo and some other business to deal with this morning. I can send them through work, so no need to pay any extra for postage.

[bluescooter]

okay no worries, send them to benno and he can walk the 100 metres to deliver the putter to me

[WBennett]

Now we are down to 12 (I move on quickly), we'll need to work out matchups

terrys will win 8 and 7 against whoever he plays. What is the handicap Tez?
wbennett v Dotty in NSWvACTMatchplay Wars 3
BlueScooter (26) vs NSW Highest Handicapper
macjackass - ACT's Low marker? vs NSW's low marker?
Dotty is going down
Matty - what's your number?
tg01 will teach Grunt a lesson
Jerry Springer off 9 - he's our secret weapon
Tongueboy will be too tired after his dirty weekend
Grunt will fall asleep in the cart after working nightshift to lose to TG
Jono is on the comeback trail and a good chance at a vitory - but what is his mark these days?
Philthy Phil - off 20, course could suit his middle of the fairway bunting style.

[terrys]

Just spoke to the course. All looking good. Course is open for full play today.

They had 70mm on Thursday, but it was fine yesterday and is fine again today with some wind. There will be no carts.

They said there was a little standing water on 5 but it is dissipating fast. The worst part is on 17 before the fairway starts and down the left as I posted in the photos.

They are going to try and cut the first cut of rough this afternoon I believe.

temp forecast is 23 tomorrow.

[Dotty]

The worst part is on 17 before the fairway starts and down the left ...

Hmmmm. Benno gets a shot on 17 and the worst place to land a tee shot is short and left ?

I suspect he has been sneeking up there overnight and watering it.

:razz:

Looking forward to it. See you all tomorrow.

[WBennett]

What are you off Terry? Who do we line you up against?

Thanks for all your work organising. I've also put together two outstandingly half arsed prizes for the day.... All will be revealed tomorrow ;)

[Grunt]

Benno, hope you looked to work out if the NSW boys will like them.

Looking at one more night, no sleep before the game.

[WBennett]

Philthy Phil donated the prizes, I donated the half assed effort. Knowing how we are both hitting them, we'll win them both back!

[Grunt]

Did you actually land a ball at the range today on the range?

[Tongueboy]

I won't be tired...down here now getting myself familiar with the surroundings! Drove through beautiful downtown Burrawang this morning.

see you all in the morning

[WBennett]

Hit a few good ones and a few horrors as well. Stuck between two drivers, might take both and decide on the morning at the range...

[Tongueboy]

decisions, decisions,decisions!! I chucked one set of irons out and replaced the putter! I would say I am rooted for the day

[matty]

Kristian, you can drop stuff around tonight if you want me to take things down for the boys.

[terrys]

Ive been rapidly drifting out since the baby was born and I think it's 22 now. Thats still not enough at the moment. The only way I can hit the fairway is to get out a wedge on the tee, aim it 75 degrees left, and shank it down the centre 8)

[WBennett]

You could be a perfect match for BlueScooter then.

I was off 11 pre child number 1. Its 16 now and rapidly increasing ;)

[WBennett]

As an aside, anyone got a number for Jono to confirm if he is still in?

[KristianJ]

Kristian, you can drop stuff around tonight if you want me to take things down for the boys.

Probably won't be able to get down there, Matt. I copped a somewhat pacey cricket ball in the upper rib cage this arvo and the pain certainly ain't dissipating. I don't think it's a cracked rib, but it bloody hurts to cough and do any sort of backswinging. :(

EDIT: I've read a few medical websites and compared symptoms. Reckon an x-ray could be on the cards...

[KristianJ]

And Benno, PM sent re. Jono's number.

[WBennett]

I just managed to get through 17 holes before darkness fell (1 hour 40 for 17. cool) Jacks Mizuno is smoking hot and straight, and ready for the challenge tomorrow.....

[Grunt]

I just managed to get through 17 holes before darkness fell (1 hour 40 for 17. cool) Jacks Mizuno is smoking hot and straight, and ready for the challenge tomorrow.....

Silly boy, wasted your good shots.

How was your putting, no good getting on in reg and 4 putting.

Is there a planned arrival for Dotty & I? Trying to work out the correct theme for our arrival.
"We are the Champions"
"We can't be Beaten"

[Dotty]

I just managed to get through 17 holes before darkness fell (1 hour 40 for 17. cool) Jacks Mizuno is smoking hot and straight, and ready for the challenge tomorrow.....
I just managed 39 points today. Down to 8.9 now.

See you in 10 hours.

[WBennett]

The rain of the last month cleared and the 12 intrepid NSW vs ACT Ozgolfers showed up at a sunny and windy Mt Broughton.

The traditional NSW vs ACT grudge match of TG vs Grunt and Dotty vs Benno lead the groups away, with Benno hoiking it into deep poo left and Grunt no better to the right.

Straight away it was Dotty 1 up and TG 1 up.

Dotty moved quickly to be three up after three, and maintained his lead until the halfway mark. TG had Grunt covered, as both Grunt and myself discovered that snap hooks are a quick way to lose pills at the Mount.

Benno won 10 and was robbed by some nasty bunker casual water on 11, and Dotty looked home at four up after 12. Grunt was goneski with TG hitting fairways and making the crucial ups and downs as everyones favourite Qantas engineer sprayed it around like a curry through a sick indian...

Benno parred 13 and hit a 4 iron into a stiff breeze to 10 foot to bring the margin back to 2 down, whilst Grunt conceded on the 15th green to give the ACT their first ever win in the matchplay title. Dotty hit a brilliant chip from a dead spot to make par, and Benno bogied to sit dormie with three to play.

Dotty's ever reliable hybrid again skirted the edge of a bunker before rolling on the green to make an easy par and win 3 and 2 - so NSW retains on the Bledisloe scoring system 1-1.

Overall, the big winner was BlueScooter. Off a ridiculous 26 handicap, Scooter smoked driver all day, hit brilliant irons, and ended up with 89 off the stick for 45 points.
Daylight was second, with Tongueboy (now there is a story) ending up with an impressive 36, with Jerry Springer, TG and our host TerryS all on 33. Dotty ended up with 29, Matty and Benno 27, Philty Phil on 26 and taking home the NSW ACT NAGA - Grunt with 19.

Jono could only play the front 9 before heading off to work, and Macjack disappeared after the 15th having to head back to Sydney for work.

Highlights were plenty, but a big thanks to Terrys for hosting us. There was hardly another group on the course, and considering the weather we'd had the last month it was in brilliant condition. Only one ball found its way onto the coal train line with Jerry clearing it for 6 and out.

And Grunt - look out for the snake.... :)


Final results

Matchplay - NSW1 ACT 1 - NSW retains on Bledisloe scoring system.
Stableford Score Champs - ACT 111 (45+33+33), NSW 98 (36, 33, 29) - ACT wins
Individual - BlueScooter - 45 points.

[sms316]

Tongueboy (now there is a story)

Michael Jackson?

[Dotty]

Another great NSW/ACT OzGolf day.

Many thanks Benno, TG and Grunt, for the companionship, the commentary and the non-stop laughs. Many thanks to TerryS for hosting us, and great to meet those that travelled north/south for the game.

ps. Revised scoring system #7 ... Dotty wins, as he still had the same ball he started with.

[WBennett]

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[Grunt]

Thanks for the game yesterday guys, both my health and my golf was poor. I dead set have now Idea if it is going to be a good shot or a hook or a slice.

TG, thanks for a great match, it all came down to a couple of really poor hole by myself but you played pretty good. Still only 2-1 so I guess the next match will be just as important for you ;)

I know we all talked of other venues but with Mt Broughton such a good course and to have it like we did yesterday how about we make this an annual event. maybe not the ACT V NSW Cup but just the Mt Broughton Cup. We could even get enough to have it as an official Ozgolf Event. How does March 2010 sound? I will post it in another thread.

[Tongueboy]

yep it is a nice joint. did any of you blokes see the helicopter? one landed at Peppers and I seen the rotor flying off one on the 10th green? made the same sound!

[Grunt]

yep it is a nice joint. did any of you blokes see the helicopter? one landed at Peppers and I seen the rotor flying off one on the 10th green? made the same sound!

That may have been TG's putter after 3 putting to lose the hole ;)

[Tongueboy]

thought that

[WBennett]

I am putting in a protest. Turns out the water filled bunkers were GUR, so I was robbed of my comeback on 11 when having to take that dodgy drop...!!!

Why didn't any of the 4 in our group know this? Because we just don't listen I spose ;)

[Dotty]

They did have a blackboard with Saturday's local rules behind the proshop door, with play as it lies and drop permitted outside bunkers marked as GUR.

[tg01]

Benno, we know how dirty these NSW lads play, maybe we need to review our fairness at all costs policy....

Thanks for the game lads, a really good day out. It was nice to get ACT's first point, a momumental moment.

Snake!

[terrys]

I am putting in a protest. Turns out the water filled bunkers were GUR, so I was robbed of my comeback on 11 when having to take that dodgy drop...!!!

Why didn't any of the 4 in our group know this? Because we just don't listen I spose ;)

I told everyone in my group! Bunkers with Water to be treated as GUR through the green. I think that as you didn't drop out of the GUR, it's a penalty and loss of hole anyway. :)

[macjackass]

Big thanks to Terry for hosting, wish I had left home earlier (so I could have organised the wedge) and met the people I hadn't met and then not have to work after (was only half an hour late which wasn't too bad). Probably a good thing I didn't play the last two holes, only had two pills left! Considering the rain the course was in great shape! Was very enjoyable playing with Matty and Jerrry Springer, Matt is a great advertisement for the teacher who has fixed his game. He hits it really well, not to mention bloody high!

Would love to see how many balls they would find if they cut the long stuff.

As a matter of interest, what's the quickest way back onto the freeway to Sydney?

By the way, the m5 tunnel is a ****ing joke!

[WBennett]

MacJack

Back to the Illawarra Highway heading towards Goulburn, then turn north? Its a 10min detour back through Sutton Forest then 110 the whole way to the M5 tunnel.

There is a shortcut somewhere there but I get scared lost in the Belanglo State Forest reason

[Grunt]

The way I go is to turn left out of Mt Broughton, then first left (forgotten the name) follow that for about 7km turn left and the highway is right there.

[matty]

Thanks for the game boys. Was good meeting a few new faces. It's always interesting to see how different the perception of someone from a forum name is from how they are in reality!:mrgreen:

Mt.Broughton is one of the most picturesque courses I have ever seen. I can easily see why it is/has been rated in the top 100.

Was pretty happy with how I played from tee to green considering it's been close to two months but the putting killed me. Had 6 x 3 putts, or was it 7 :-k. Embarrassing. That was almost as bad as when I hit to the wrong green :smt078
In the same instant the ball left the club, my opponent, Jerry Springer, says in a deadpan voice, 'That's the wrong green. I was wondering why you were lining up at that.' :twisted: Jerry is a fierce competitor.

Apparently there was a sign that I missed saying the proper green was around a dog leg. Next time Jerry, next time. ;)

[terrys]

The quickest way back to the highway is to turn right onto the Illawarra highway and go back into Moss vale. Turn left into Waite Street towards Berrima, follow this till you get to the train track and turn left just after them, then its about 2km to the Freeway.

there is a shorter way where you turn left directly after leaving the course, but that involves a river crossing and it would have been a bit high this week. :)

[bluescooter]

Guys,

If we are going to turn this into an annual Mt Broughton Cup then I reckon we should turn the St Andrews balls into a perpetual trophy with the name, date and score that won the day.

If the majority of people are in agreement or just the organisers, I will bring it along to the next cup. I also reckon the winner should also supply the wine for the winner and naga at the next Cup.

So if it is agreed and the Cup happens next year then I will bring along the balls, with my name on it and two bottles of wine.

Any objections please unload now.

bluescooter

[matty]

Sounds good. Should be interesting to see what trophy you build out of the balls.

http://www.findtheneedle.co.uk/images/products/3156071.jpg

[Tongueboy]

sounds like a plan

what are you off now scoot?

[WBennett]

Too bloody many. 45 points? FFS!

[WBennett]

And a really good idea for a perpetual trophy too Bluescooter.

OzGolf NSW Christmas Cup, roughly 1st Sunday in December at Mt Broughton each year.

[bluescooter]

sounds like a plan

what are you off now scoot?


only 25. lost 1.2 to be off 24.9 exact

[WBennett]

Is it time to start planning the 2012 version?

[Grunt]

I'm keen, Bring on the ACT!

[KristianJ]

Yeah, I'll be keen to not have anything suddenly rear its ugly head the day before as it did last year.

[WBennett]

Anyone have contact details for Terry?

[KristianJ]

Lawrence/titleist has his number, I think. I did have it, but between last August and now I've changed phones and SIM cards and lost it.

[WBennett]

I think bluescooter might have his details. I will check

[Dotty]

Oh yeah !!!

If that brown snake is still in the rough on the first, then Benno may collect his vegetable-mineral-animal trifecta.

[Peppas]

Pencil me in, whens this held?!

[wazandnic]

I've sent terry a SMS. I think he has been quite busy of late with other things. Will let you know if I hear anything.

Cheers,
Waz

[WBennett]

Thanks Waz

[Tongueboy]

hope it is dryer this year

[WBennett]

Mrs Tonguie loved it being wet. She told us...

[Grunt]

Did it rain or was just threatening to rain?

[WBennett]

Rained in the lead up. Remember, Dotty only beat me due to stupid water in bunker rules.... I still feel cheated.

[Grunt]

Rained in the lead up. Remember, Dotty only beat me due to stupid water in bunker rules.... I still feel cheated.

LOL

[Dotty]

Rained in the lead up. Remember, Dotty only beat me due to stupid water in bunker rules.... I still feel cheated.
If you and your Carlton mate weren't busy making Dotty weight comments, you would have heard TS give the local rules. (Incidently, I also didn't hear any local rules.)

Looks like we'll both be off 12 for the rematch, Bunker Boy!

[terrys]

when do you guys want to play this? I'll check with the club on availability.

[KristianJ]

when do you guys want to play this? I'll check with the club on availability.

Terry, I'll start a new thread. I imagine that 1st or 2nd Sun in December would be workable again.

[tg01]

If you and your Carlton mate weren't busy making Dotty weight comments, you would have heard TS give the local rules. (Incidently, I also didn't hear any local rules.)

Looks like we'll both be off 12 for the rematch, Bunker Boy!

Seriously. Have you lost weight?

[bluescooter]

2nd Sunday in December would work better for me.

[golfbound]

is there room for a queenslander im due to play there a week later but might try and bring it forward.

[Dotty]

Seriously. Have you lost weight?
Is the next comment going to be 'Thought so. It doesn't look like you've lost any' ?

All those Shorn lines, and no Shorn.