WA CHAMPS 2011 APRIL 15 -17th!

[Yossarian]

Bit of chat about next years champs at Araluen on Sunday. Thought a thread with some rough dates and ideas would be a good idea. Not trying to usurp anyones rights or responsibilities just getting this ball rolling.

Been looking at some houses in Binningup that house up to about 15 I think. Also there is a hall that is available for hire but I can't seem to find much about that... Thought maybe could be a good place to base ourselves. Makes for an easier drive ect. Bunbury with food not too far away.

Do what we did on Friday last year again and then "The Champs" on the Sat/Sun maybe playing Bunbury and Busselton or somewhere.

Probably March pre easter again?

[jaybam]

Why not just attend the "proper" ozgolf champs near the end of the year???

[Yossarian]

You want to pay for my airfare? And the list tends to fill up before we can really commit.

[WBennett]

And the list tends to fill up before we can really commit.

Then bail out when it gets close...

[AndyP]

The list won't be "filled", unless each person pays the comp fee/deposit. Based on this year, there would be plenty of spots left. Unfortunately, I can't do much about the cost of airfares though.

[Yossarian]

Then bail out when it gets close...

Exactly. And we are off track! :D

[Yossarian]

Also if you are keen throw your name down, pencil obviously so we can get a rough idea of numbers.

[idgolfguy]

I should be in.

[Johnny Canuck]

This is the proper OzGolf champs.

Not a bunch of guys that whinge about the weather and can't even finish 36 holes over the course of a weekend.

[MegaWatty]

Punt compulsory?

Carts available?

Entry fee required?

[Johnny Canuck]

Punt compulsory?

Carts available?

Entry fee required?

Yes

Only if you have a hangover combined with food poisoning

Yes

[mike]

hb

[MegaWatty]

hb

Tease.

[mike]

No, seriously.

[MegaWatty]

Deposit.

[PeteyD]

This is the proper OzGolf champs.

Not a bunch of guys that whinge about the weather and can't even finish 36 holes over the course of a weekend.

What crack you on? Majority played 36, and a fair few of us played 54.

[bergsey]

What about the Mandurah area as a base?. Can easily pick from Halls Head, Kennedy, SH, Meadows, Cut, Binninyup, Bunbury from there. Won't waste a lot of time driving and close enough if some can only come for part of the trip.

I can look into a place about 2 mins from Meadow Springs on the beach that i stayed at last xmas. Good house, would sleep easily 12, plus has a pool and good outdoor area.

[Yossarian]

I was kind of thinking that as well, Binningup Bunbury is only an hour drive as well.

[bergsey]

I was kind of thinking that as well, Binningup Bunbury is only an hour drive as well.

Yeah, that drive back from Capel last time was a killer. Not that far but even a few hours seemed like an eternity.... Mandurah i reckon this time

[Yossarian]

Or you could go easier on the piss! :razz:

[bergsey]

nah was sober that day... that was the problem! shit golf too !

for some reason thinking about Mandurah, i can just picture OMS getting down at one of the local nightclubs... fit right in i reckon :)

[Golfnut]

I know I can at least do the Friday :neutral:

[Yossarian]

nah was sober that day... that was the problem! shit golf too !

for some reason thinking about Mandurah, i can just picture OMS getting down at one of the local nightclubs... fit right in i reckon :)

Haha!! Worrying image!

[sms316]

I'd consider playing, but I don't think I speak enough dribble for you lot.

[simmsy]

Yep I'm in.
Last time I went oot in Mandurah had a local lovely hurl her empty glass at my head from 3'!

I re-thought my pick up lines from then. I realized u have to be more straight forward to the girls down there.

[Zeusgolf]

nah was sober that day... that was the problem! shit golf too !

for some reason thinking about Mandurah, i can just picture OMS getting down at one of the local nightclubs... fit right in i reckon :)

I know the perfect venue...

I'm honestly up for Mandurah as well, I know OMS wasnt keen...

[Cosmopolite]

Yep I'm in.
Last time I went oot in Mandurah had a local lovely hurl her empty glass at my head from 3'!

I re-thought my pick up lines from then. I realized u have to be more straight forward to the girls down there.

brave man even trying down there with those demographics

[MegaWatty]

I'd consider playing, but I don't think I speak enough dribble for you lot.

You have a one week layoff from Ozgolf and you no longer talk dribble? PLEASE!

[Pieface]

Yep I'm in.
Last time I went oot in Mandurah had a local lovely hurl her empty glass at my head from 3'!

I re-thought my pick up lines from then. I realized u have to be more straight forward to the girls down there.

Just pretend you are from Beverley or Narrogin OMS. That should butter them up nicely. Make sure you drop an f'n'c into every sentence too!

I should be able to make a Friday appearance if we play Mandurah/North of Mandurah but I doubt I'll make the whole weekend unless am am/want to be divorced.

[simmsy]

I know the perfect venue...

I'm honestly up for Mandurah as well, I know OMS wasnt keen...

U still don't listen to anyone else do u?
I said I don't think we should play meadow or the cut.
Ur two choices of G.C.

[Johnny Canuck]

Meadow and The Cut are the two most overpriced courses in the southwest.

[sms316]

Nullabor Links? Stubby a hole.

edit - might not be so original though. http://www.kalgoorlie.com/nullarborlinks/tournament2010.asp

[MegaWatty]

The new Kal course would make for a very interesting weekend!!!

[idgolfguy]

Nullabor Links? Stubby a hole.

What if you don't like beer - I'd prefer a spirit-based premix of the Bourbon variety.

I don't want to play Meadow. The Cut is fine if we can get a good rate. Bunbury is not too far away from Mandurah.

Would also like a nice place to eat rather than fast food.

[bergsey]

Meadow and The Cut are the two most overpriced courses in the southwest.

Agreed on Meadow springs, in the past 5 years conditioning has been poor everytime i played there.

The Cut is ok if you can get a deal (which they are doing frequently at the moment). I don't know why the massive dislike for this course, agreed there are some silly holes and you wouldn't want to play it everyday, but you could say the same about a lot of courses....

[3oneday]

This on track yet ?

[simmsy]

Meadow and The Cut are the two most overpriced courses in the southwest.

Exactly what I told Zues on Sunday.

And like Bergsey said if u could get a good price at the cut, maybe. Compare to KB and Bunbury and it is a rip off.

[Nuffie]

The new Kal course would make for a very interesting weekend!!!

Yep indeed. Saw this course for the first time two weeks ago, didn't even know it was there.

It's a Graham Marsh spectacle, 6,800m LONG! The 2nd longest desert course in the world as a matter of fact.

$55 million has been spent on this. It looks like The Links Kennedy Bay plucked and dropped into the middle of a desert.

(except replace all the shrubs and rough with mallee and red dirt. You need to keep it on the green stuff, that 4 sure).

Has only been open about 3mths now.

AND back on the topic of 2011 WA Champs:

Mandurah is a better base for champs IMHO than Binningup, but would be happy with either.

Plenty of options in Bunbury and Mandurah for good food, fast food last time got a bit out of control but only coz we were restricted with options at Dunsborough.

The Links Kennedy Bay, Secret Harbour GC, Mandurah CC are all close by,
with Bunno CC and Binningup CC about 1 hr away from Mandurah.

Agree totally with JC on maybe giving The Cut a miss, can't afford to loose too many balls like last time.

I know Meadow Springs is expensive, but haven't played it b4 so couldn't really critique it yet/or say if we should play it or not.

[Yossarian]

Bunbury and Mandurah are known for fine dining.

[Nuffie]

Bunbury and Mandurah are know for fine dining.

True, but least there are other options besides take away every night :wink:.

[Yossarian]

What is wrong with takeaway for a couple of nights on a golf weekend?

[bergsey]

What is wrong with takeaway for a couple of nights on a golf weekend?

it was a problem last time with only one dunny !

[Yossarian]

Haha, good point! I saved mine for the course.

[Zeusgolf]

I'm out.......can't be ****ed...

Good luck gents make a good weekend of it....

[MegaWatty]

So we're at -ve 1.

[simmsy]

I'm out.......can't be ****ed...

Good luck gents make a good weekend of it....
:smt017

[Yossarian]

Ok.

[TourFit]

I'm out.......can't be ****ed...

Good luck gents make a good weekend of it....

Maybe the problem is you CAN be ****ed...too often, and NOT BY US!!!

[Zeusgolf]

Maybe the problem is you CAN be ****ed...too often, and NOT BY US!!!

Nah too much drama already in my life to play golf days of our lives over the interforum.....

Peace out

[Yossarian]

Whose playing days of our lives?

[TourFit]

Nah too much drama already in my life to play golf days of our lives over the interforum.....

Peace out

LOL...good description that !

...'Golf Days Of Our Lives'.

Especially with Nuffie & JC gettin' it on regularly. :) Personally I see that relationship ending in tears !!!

And Zeus...you may have all the drama, but we've got the drama queens!

[sms316]

I'm not playing if Zeus isn't.

[idgolfguy]

I should be in.
One line is all that is required. Nothing more needs to be said.

[Johnny Canuck]

I'm in if Hope Brady and Stefano DiMera are playing.

How close are we staying to Salem?

[MegaWatty]

I'm in if Hope Brady and Stefano DiMera are playing.

How close are we staying to Salem?

Gheyest. Post. Ever.

[sms316]

I'm in if Hope Brady and Stefano DiMera are playing.

How close are we staying to Salem?

Hasn't that Stefano prick died yet?

[macjackass]

Gheyest. Post. Ever.

Yep.

[Johnny Canuck]

He's a shady character. He'll outlive the series and end up on another show.

[simmsy]

This thread has turned a very bad direction. JC get a job for $&@) sake.

[Johnny Canuck]

I might just start watching Days of our Lives now that I am unemployed.

Some quality viewing there.

[Yossarian]

Like your stories hey JC?

[adlo]

Mandurah a good base.

I'd be in for Sat/Sun but highly unlikely the Friday.

Mandurah CC, KB and Bunbury are the best 3 courses in the area that offer amazing value IMO.

[Cosmopolite]

Pinjarra is a good track too.

I have heard that Harvey is a good course too, havent tried it yet though.

[simmsy]

Pinjarra isn't bad. Certainly not in same league as MCC or Bunvegas. If we need another track due to access issues at other places Pinjarra would be ok.

[Cosmopolite]

Pinjarra isn't bad. Certainly not in same league as MCC or Bunvegas. If we need another track due to access issues at other places Pinjarra would be ok.

I would rather play Pinjarra than Meadow Springs

[TourFit]

I would rather play Pinjarra than Meadow Springs

Probably widely agreed...

...but most here would rather play KB or Bunbury before Pinjarra.

[simmsy]

Agree, Agree.

[adlo]

Meadow Springs in good nick is a ton of fun. Just way too expensive.

[TourFit]

I don't mind MS at all...in fact I think I have a free 18 holes for 2 there!!!

[AndyP]

Date set yet?

[MegaWatty]

Yoss been snowballed yet?

[Johnny Canuck]

Like sand through the hourglass...

[simmsy]

I don't mind MS at all...in fact I think I have a free 18 holes for 2 there!!!

Had that free pass for a while haven't you?

guess it's hard finding someone who will spend 4&1/2 hours with you on their own:mrgreen:

[TourFit]

You do that every time you come to change a grip...!

[simmsy]

and don't my ears know it!

[MegaWatty]

You do that every time you come to change a grip...!

He comes to you for a grip change?

[TourFit]

You do that every time you come to change a grip...!


and don't my ears know it!

I don't grip your ears...

...but I'll make sure I do next time!!! :mrgreen:

[Johnny Canuck]

You do that every time you come to change a grip...!

I laughed out loud

[TourFit]

He could just pay me cash like you guys...

[idgolfguy]

He could just pay me cash like you guys...

Seems to take longer if you pay cash.

[adlo]

Fit, that voucher valid for a weekend?

[Yossarian]

So everyone is happy with the mandurah idea? Any links to these houses being mentioned?

[idgolfguy]

I'm picking up the 2010 and 2011 WA Golf book for $29.95. Could get it down to $25 if work sells all 10. Anyone interested?

[Daz_Golfa]

Hi Everyone, Count me in, what a great time we all had this year.....bring it on .......

[Golfnut]

I'm picking up the 2010 and 2011 WA Golf book for $29.95. Could get it down to $25 if work sells all 10. Anyone interested?

I'll grab one ID. Cheers

[idgolfguy]

I'll grab one ID. Cheers
Will pick it up tomorrow and get them to you asap so that you can use the 2010 book in Nov and December.

[Golfnut]

Will pick it up tomorrow and get them to you asap so that you can use the 2010 book in Nov and December.

Thanks ID....let me know when it's in your hands and we'll meet up.

[idgolfguy]

Thanks ID....let me know when it's in your hands and we'll meet up.

Organize for next week.

[TourFit]

Seems to take longer if you pay cash.

Yeah...sorry about that idg.

Been cwazy here the last few weeks. I took yours home to do after hours and they sat in the shed...

The 3W is now done, and the 6 iron will be done & dusted in about 15 mins. Early next week pickup if you like (or late PM today if you get this in time).

[idgolfguy]

Organize for next week.

2010 and 2011 for $25. Ready for you, GN.

[idgolfguy]

Yeah...sorry about that idg.

Been cwazy here the last few weeks. I took yours home to do after hours and they sat in the shed...

The 3W is now done, and the 6 iron will be done & dusted in about 15 mins. Early next week pickup if you like (or late PM today if you get this in time).

Will pick up next week.

[Golfnut]

2010 and 2011 for $25. Ready for you, GN.

Bargain.....thanks heaps ID :D

[Yossarian]

Hoookay, executive decision, we stay in Mandurah.

Courses, I think what we did on friday last year was cool.

Make it 36 holes 18? 27 somehow. Kennedy and Meadow? The cut?

Saturday and Sunday the champs. Bunbury I think and MCC?

Bunbury on the sunday with binningup on the way home?

Thoughts?

[AndyP]

Date?

[Yossarian]

Sometime before April 20.

[hocko]

Hoookay, executive decision, we stay in Mandurah.

Courses, I think what we did on friday last year was cool.

Make it 36 holes 18? 27 somehow. Kennedy and Meadow? The cu*t?

Saturday and Sunday the champs. Bunbury I think and MCC?

Bunbury on the sunday with binningup on the way home?

Thoughts?

Thats a Cut of a course!
And BTW if you want to regrip your crubs then come and see me, by the time you've made a coffee I'm done.
Oh, and I'm in.

[simmsy]

Ok, i'm just putting this out there ok, i'm not saying this is the way it is i just wanna run this past you, ok?

god i feel like i'm making a pitch to my wife!

I reckon dates:

April 1,2,3
April 8,9,10
would be the go. April fools day sounds like a good time for a golf w'end.

if i was choosing the courses and they were available on the days.

rent house in Mandurah

Friday
Kennedy Bay - 18 - Russian S'ford teams
Binningup - 9 holes - Indv. MP in teams

Saturday
Bunbury - 18 stab (pretty sure it is not available but maybe early) Adlo?

Sunday
Mandurah CC or Secret Harbour, leaning towards SH. - 18 stab.

that's my two cents worth.

it has to be before 20th April (school hols & easter)

[Yossarian]

I don't think Bunbury will be available Saturday, but sunday it would be. Or friday and we could do it and binningup and then head home on the friday?

[idgolfguy]

Sounds like a plan. Bunburyake be difficult to schedule on a Saturday.

[Yossarian]

That is some whacky iphone dictionary.

[idgolfguy]

I've got to remember to check before posting.

[Johnny Canuck]

if we were going to end up playing binningup on the friday and bunbury on sunday, it make more sense to stay south.

[Yossarian]

if we were going to end up playing binningup on the friday and bunbury on sunday, it make more sense to stay south.

Agreed, if we are going to do both those courses, it should be on the same day or we stay in bunbury/binningup.

[Johnny Canuck]

i was talking to a guy after golf yesterday who was renting out a house in binningup in the coming weeks that sleeps 10. i told him that i might be in touch to get the details if we decide to head down that way. close to the course, overlooking the water. sounds perfect.

[simmsy]

sounds like you just volunteered to organize this the junket JC. good stuff mate, i knew you would step up this year or next.
Me and Adlo are pretty busy with other things so if you could help the young fella out that would be great.

cheers;)

Yoss make a decision on the courses, ring up all potential courses tomorrow find out when we can play, costs, tee times (roughly) so that you can figure out where your playing, then where your staying.

[simmsy]

Yoss - right this down.

Mandurah CC - 9535 6488 speak with Gary
Bunbury - 9725 2690
Capel - 9795 5023
Bussellton - 9753 1025

find out who is available for saturday AM golf & sunday AM golf

[simmsy]

renting out a house in binningup

JC - what would be our food options down there?

i fine with takeaway chinese & pizza at dinner for a w'end and a snagga roll with choc milk for brekky but i don't know that B'up has anything besides a service station with 2 day old chicko rolls. Do you know of food options without someone having to drive the 1hr round trip to bunbury?

[MegaWatty]

BBQs all weekend! Bacon and eggs for breakie. Snaggers and minute steak sandwiches for dinner. :)

[simmsy]

mega - if you had of seen the ballzup everyone was each morning this year you would understand than no one is going to be in any fit state to start a bbq at 6am on this w'end.

We need to fly in a Russian Bride for the w'end!

[Johnny Canuck]

aldo knows a place that does great chilli dogs.

[MegaWatty]

I thought there'd have been at least one bloke out of everyone that has the uncanny ability to be able to back up early and spark up the BBQ. BTW, that bloke would NEVER be me!

The Russian bride could be cheap split between everyone.

[Johnny Canuck]

that bloke is bergsey.

[simmsy]

yeah he could do it after his 10k run and 5k swim.

[idgolfguy]

The barbecue idea would work!

[simmsy]

Ok so we have guys committed to cook? Cool. How much house in b'up JC?

Hope to keep it

[Veefore]

If you need a chef I know one. Mega, JC and Simmsy can speak to him thursday. ;)

[Yossarian]

Iwill do phone calls after this week, exam week.

If everyone wants to say yay or nay to mandurah on binn as the location?

[MegaWatty]

If you need a chef I know one. Mega, JC and Simmsy can speak to him thursday. ;)

He's a chef eh? He fits the stereotype perfectly!

[Johnny Canuck]

location all depends on course scheduling. no point in staying in mandurah to shorten the drive home if we're playing bunbury on sunday,

no idea on house pricing yet. i believe he is staying there this weekend, so i'll find out after that.

[Yossarian]

werd

[simmsy]

ok then,

JC - find oot what accom is like and pricing.
Yoss - get off the forum and get onto your exams
OMS - i will ring the courses today to find out which ones are available sat/sun.

We are all agreed on the Friday courses though, yeah?

[idgolfguy]

Sounds good.

[simmsy]

Ok so did the ring around on the likely culprits for the w'end fixtures -

All courses declared that while they are generally fine on these days, none of them have finalized their fixtures for 2011 and therefore things could be different.

Mandurah C.C -
Saturday: can only take 3 groups in the AM before their comps we must teeoff between 7am - 7:14am. They will not allow us 4 groups.
Sunday: Any time.

Bunbury -
Saturday: Buckleys
Sunday: All good

Capel -
Saturday: We can teeoff between 9:00 & 9:30am
Sunday: Probably but can't confirm

Busselton:
Saturday: up till 8:30am
Sunday: Yep.

[simmsy]

If we get a house at B'up, maybe play Capel at a nice leisurely time of 9am and then a twighlight skins game at b'up and then sunday drive to Mandurah for a game. that's my vote.

[TourFit]

Some guys WILL NOT be able to make the Friday stuff at all. That is a given. Those that will make it will likely have the day off. So, bearing that in mind, and increasing our chances for greater numbers for the Champs rounds by keeping it closer to Perth, here is a suggestion.

Friday: Early morning drive and then 9 holes at Binningup, early-ish LUNCH, 18 holes at Bunbury. Drive up to Mandurah for evening meal and accomodation. (OPTIONAL DAY)

Saturday: Secret Harbour or Kennedy Bay (comp permitting)

Sunday: Mandurah CC (with Secret Harbour or Kennedy Bay as backup)

That way...the 'diehards' can make the down south leg if available, but the CHAMPS are within reach of those with work/family committments on the weekend. They could join us in Mandurah Friday late arvo/evening.

Food would be more accessible, accomodation plentiful, potentially more 'family' (read:WIFE) friendly.

If the 'south' trip is preferred...I am also available for food duty, either dinner or breakfast. I also am a chef! (Will need dish pigs/kitchen hands)

[simmsy]

fair points there 'fit.

i think there also needs to be a few pints of cement skulled with a few of the lads if they are unable to arrange 1 golfing w'end a year. My beautiful is certainly no push over but even she understands a bloke needs a blokes w'end on the odd occasion.

that is certainly do-able though. not fussed. Yoss needs to start making some decisions over the next week though. As long as Meadow Springs isn't in the mix i am in.

[simmsy]

when did we go down south this year? late march??

if so we may run into coring season again as we struggled a little to get around it last time.

is early April the best time. perhaps after school hols?

[TourFit]

We need 'The Woman Whisperer'...we'll send him to Golfnut first!

Yeah, simmsy thanks. I am thinking about Champ numbers mainly. We diehards could do the B'up / Bunbury / drive there & back thing (carpooling too, no doubt, and we could also use the TourVan to transport some people's gear).

Between SH, KB and MCC we should get two rounds and all three courses are good to use for Champs rounds. No Meadow Springs and no Cut.

[simmsy]

Just spoke again with Bunvegas,MCC& Capel. Capel r the only ones that core in autumn. So the other two r good to go for early April.

[TourFit]

I would rule out Busso...especially if we are staying in Binningup...tee times BEFORE 8.30 on Sat and having to drive down from B'up, MEH! There are better choices IMO.

The other problem is that the two preferred courses, Bunbury and MCC, are kinda tough to get for the Saturday round...so where do we play Saturday?? Capel?? It kinda leaves us with fewer options...and also gives us the potential numbers issue (which is the WHOLE POINT I would have thought).

IMO (and it's just that)...KB / MCC (or SH / MCC) is a better lineup than either Capel / Bunbury OR Capel / MCC for the Sat / Sun Champs. And Friday optional day would be a KILLER with B'up / Bunvegas.




Wait a minute...ANOTHER OPTION!!! :shock:

How about B'up/Bunbury on Friday...Sat @ Capel...Sun @ MCC on the way home. Staying in B'up house Friday night and Sat night. 'Fit cooking with mystery chef (to me anyway - is it Veeman?) and associated dish pigs. No real driving to speak of, except Capel which would be a later start anyway at around 9am.

[TourFit]

How about B'up/Bunbury on Friday...Sat @ Capel...Sun @ MCC on the way home. Staying in B'up house Friday night and Sat night. 'Fit cooking with mystery chef (to me anyway - is it Veeman?) and associated dish pigs. No real driving to speak of, except Capel which would be a later start anyway at around 9am.

Friday, we could all shower and change in Bunbury after the round and go out for a meal...before heading back to B'up for the nightly 'festivities'. However, I suggest that Yoss can go for a chilli dog and another spew - make it a traditional yearly event!

Saturday, drive down to Capel for the game, shower & change there as well and then go somewhere for the afternoon (either possibly back to Bunbury or some winery for late lunch/drinks). More nightly festivities (possibly another chilli dog for Yoss?).

Sunday, leave house early for MCC and then a few drinks after the game during presentations, before calling it quits and heading home!

[Veefore]

He's a chef eh? He fits the stereotype perfectly!

Like Tourfit he is kind of a non-practicing chef. He is qualified but works for the Police but makes (very nice) pizza's part time.

[simmsy]

Just spoke again with Bunvegas,MCC& Capel. Capel r the only ones that core in autumn. So the other two r good to go for early April.


I would rule out Busso...especially if we are staying in Binningup...tee times BEFORE 8.30 on Sat and having to drive down from B'up, MEH! There are better choices IMO.

The other problem is that the two preferred courses, Bunbury and MCC, are kinda tough to get for the Saturday round...so where do we play Saturday?? Capel?? It kinda leaves us with fewer options...and also gives us the potential numbers issue (which is the WHOLE POINT I would have thought).

IMO (and it's just that)...KB / MCC (or SH / MCC) is a better lineup than either Capel / Bunbury OR Capel / MCC for the Sat / Sun Champs. And Friday optional day would be a KILLER with B'up / Bunvegas.




Wait a minute...ANOTHER OPTION!!! :shock:

How about B'up/Bunbury on Friday...Sat @ Capel...Sun @ MCC on the way home.

so obviously you didn't understand it first time around 'fit, Capel is coring mid March speaking with them today they suggest leaving the course alone for 6 weeks for the greens to get back to their superb best. SO CAPEL IS OOT!

I'm liking the sound of:

Stay in Mandurah, holiday houses are pretty cheap.

Friday - B'up&Bunvegas
Saturday - KB (is this do-able JC with normal comp day?)
Sunday - M.C.C

[simmsy]

I love how we are on Page 6 and we are yet to decide on.......

anything.

[idgolfguy]

The 2 Bs sound fine on the Friday and playing in Mandurah sounds like a good finish.

[simmsy]

yep agree there with you idg.

so either KB or SH on the saturday, hey?

[TourFit]

Sounds like the beginnings of some sort of plan...

...now, another six pages should get it verified. Then 6-10 pages aboot accomodation. Onto 20 or so pages regarding the date. And around 10-15 pages should be about right for who's in and who's out...and why.

Will we get it sorted by April you think???

[AndyP]

Will we get it sorted by April you think???Doubtful, but you can always hope.

[idgolfguy]

See if we can hit 1000 posts before the date.

[simmsy]

I think we can I think we can.

[Veefore]

I think we can I think we can.

I think you're right.

[Johnny Canuck]

Kb is fine after 9am on sat. not sure aboot secrets.

[simmsy]

That sounds pretty good

[simmsy]

We could maybe do 9 at Pinjarra in the arvo.

[TourFit]

That sounds like a good 'extra' for Sat arvo...

...though it might be good to go do something OTHER than golf (like dinner or go out to a pub, perhaps. After all, we will all be sans wife! Oh, except JC, who'll have Nuffie tagging along!!!) :mrgreen:

[adlo]

so obviously you didn't understand it first time around 'fit, Capel is coring mid March speaking with them today they suggest leaving the course alone for 6 weeks for the greens to get back to their superb best. SO CAPEL IS OOT!

I'm liking the sound of:

Stay in Mandurah, holiday houses are pretty cheap.

Friday - B'up&Bunvegas
Saturday - KB (is this do-able JC with normal comp day?)
Sunday - M.C.C

This sounds good but I'd opt to stay in Binningup if its an option to get a house there. Won't affect the drive home time as that will be from MCC anyway. I am against staying in Mandurah only because it is a dump.

I am in for the Sat/Sun of this. JC and I were talking 9 at Binningup Sat Pm as well.

[simmsy]

This sounds good but I'd opt to stay in Binningup if its an option to get a house there. Won't affect the drive home time as that will be from MCC anyway. I am against staying in Mandurah only because it is a dump.

I am in for the Sat/Sun of this. JC and I were talking 9 at Binningup Sat Pm as well.

ummmm..... binningup - pot, mandurah - kettle.

it's not like you have to go out in Mandurah, order in the local pizza joint. don't need to step out at all.

i think mandurah has been mentioned due to ease of food/drink situation. happy with either. if we stay at b'up it does mean we can play b'up fri and sat arvo.

'fit - if we get a house in b'up, we play b'up friday morning arrange keys to house drop off esky's and stuff at the house drive to bunbury and have chilli dog in bunbury before driving back to b'up (25mins) for beer and poker.

[Golfnut]

I like 'Fits idea about keeping the Champs Sat/Sun games around Mandurah as this will allow those/me that can't stay overnight, to play........don't mind driving "to & back" both days from my place. (doubt staying over night will be an option for me)
Friday will be doubtful for me also with my current work load which will be similar in April.

Just my 5c.

[simmsy]

that's what we've been saying 'nut.

kb or sh satdy
mcc sundy

[bergsey]

that's what we've been saying 'nut.

kb or sh satdy
mcc sundy

+1 for me. frankly can't be assed driving further south than that when there are good courses that you drive straight by. would much rather use that time saved for drinking or other activities...

[Yossarian]

Are you saying you don't want some more quality time in a car with me bergsey?

[bergsey]

Are you saying you don't want some more quality time in a car with me bergsey?

Did i give you a lift somewhere?

[Yossarian]

Did i give you a lift somewhere?

:lol:

That hurts.

[simmsy]

+1 for me. frankly can't be assed driving further south than that when there are good courses that you drive straight by. would much rather use that time saved for drinking or other activities...
you seemed to cope pretty well with your alloted drinking time for the last champs, bourbon-ator.

[simmsy]

Yoss have you got a handle on this now?

start putting some dates in place, stay where you want to stay. i reckon you play the courses recommended here earlier.

lets get this thing locked so we can get guys putting in leave passes.

hopefully a couple of those eastern states wally's might be able to join and learn how to play golf and drink.

[Johnny Canuck]

mandurah sucks. if we are staying that close, we might as well skip getting a house and drive home each night.

[simmsy]

JC take over with organizing it then, help Yoss out and get it done.

like i have stated i'm happy in either spot, what's the difference? what has b'up got going for it as a location? you gotta a fluffy rabbit on the go down there?

[Johnny Canuck]

seclusion, relaxation, a nice beach, a fantastic course for a late sat 9 vs. bogans, glassings, more bogans and a few boongs.

[simmsy]

you looking for a walk on the beach hand in hand with Yoss are you, so ghey.

who gives a f$ck about the beack, near a great course YES absolutely i reckon that is the biggest reason to stay in b'up. besides that it's got nothing going for it.

don't worry plenty of bogans in b'up mate.

so have you sorted the dates yet.

[Johnny Canuck]

i'm getting house info in a week or so, once my contact returns from his trip. i'll let you know then.

[simmsy]

cool man.

we should get some of the vision glow balls from Boz and play the 9th at night!

[Cosmopolite]

JC take over with organizing it then, help Yoss out and get it done.

you gotta a fluffy rabbit on the go down there?

sooooooo funny

[simmsy]

cool man.

we should get some of the vision glow balls from Boz and play the 9th at night!

i have just PM'd the great man.

it would be awesome.

[TourFit]

If we plan on playing KB/SH on Saturday and MCC on Sunday, isn't staying in B'up a LOT more extra driving...?

Down on Fri morning (for some), then into Bunbury for Fri arvo game and back, then up to KB/SH Sat and back down again, and then up to MCC Sunday and then home...sounds like a LOT of back & forward moving around. IF we were playing Capel/Bunbury/Busso as the courses, then fine. But why stay SO far south when the Champs games will likely be further north, and the fewer guys going south on Friday can knock off B'up & Bunbury in one day...?

If we stay in Mandurah (or even somewhere like Preston Beach, Halls Head etc) then Sat arvo will be OK to look at a 9 at B'up for those who want to go.

[TourFit]

Had a look at Preston Beach...found a 'suitable' house that is a possibility...

It's closer to Mandurah (The Cut) than it is to Binningup, but still close enough for a quick 9 on Sat arvo. Easy to get to SH/KB/MCC from there too...kind of compromising between those who want to stay in B'up, and those that would rather stay closer (and MAY NOT COME OTHERWISE!!!). Remember, only SOME guys will be going to Binningup/Bunbury on the Friday if that is how the course selection goes.

here's the link... http://http://www.takeabreak.com.au/PrestonBeach/margaretriver/Preston-Beach-4-bedroom-House.htm (http://http://www.takeabreak.com.au/PrestonBeach/margaretriver/Preston-Beach-4-bedroom-House.htm)

At the end of the day, it's about the numbers to the event...the Preston Beach place is no different to B'up in that BBQ will likely be utilised and we may have to do a bit of cooking for ourselves (which COULD be the entertainment right there!).

[simmsy]

the thing i like about b'up is the ability to get blotto on the extra arvo 9 and then just stagger back to the house no 1/2 hour drive req'd.

[Johnny Canuck]

My name is otto and I like to get blotto!

[Yossarian]

I can see the advantages of both.

Did someone say their wife was coming?

[simmsy]

yeah 'fit is bringing his wife for sacrificial reasons.

[simmsy]

I can see the advantages of both.

Did someone say their wife was coming?

stop fence sitting and start making your decisions that were born into due to both good luck and circumstances beyond your control.

make a call Yoss. where are we basing ourselves.

either b'up or mandurah are affordable basing it on $30p/n each.

[Yossarian]

I really don't mind.

I think it best maybe we play bunbury binni friday,

stay in mandurah, or even bini one night mandurah the next

play kb and mcc or somewhere.

[idgolfguy]

If we are play the Saturday and Sunday in Mandurah, theoretically, we ma get around 24 players for a championship. Those that can't stay overnight are more likely to show up for the day in Mandurah. If the Sunday is a Mandurah course - most are likely to stay a bit longer for presentations and afters. We play till 1pm or so and we'd all be back home by 3 pm or so instead of 5 or 6 pm on the Sunday. For the Championship, it would be great to get a merit bar with 20 + turning up.

Some of us may not be able to play all of Friday. How many are going to show on Friday and stay the night? We sound like we are basing 2 nights accommodation for the golf on Friday. I like Binningup but I doubt if I would play 2 days running if there are other options.

I would like to play 18 and a 9 on Saturday - it is about the golf after all.
Latish tee on Saturday morning - about 9am (either KB or SH depending on availability).
Perhaps play Pinjarra on Saturday afternoon for 9 and stay in Pinjarra. The Ravenswood serves a reasonable meal (granted I haven't been there in 10 years).

[TourFit]

I really don't mind.

I think it best maybe we play bunbury binni friday,

stay in mandurah, or even bini one night mandurah the next

play kb and mcc or somewhere.

I tend to agree Yoss...if the course list is as suggested then it doesn't seem to make as much sense to stay in Binningup though...with an early start at KB/SH on Saturday.



Check out here as an alternative...Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra. VERY COST EFFECTIVE.

They have a pool, putt-putt golf (some half cut fun skins going on possibly!), quiet surrounds, plenty of BEDS for everyone, 3 bathrooms, 2 toilets, plenty of common space. Good distance from Mandurah / KB. About $20-24 pp/pn...

http://http://www.fairbridge.asn.au/index.php?page=8 (http://http://www.fairbridge.asn.au/index.php?page=8) (suggest Cook or Nelson cottages as best alternatives, some of the 2 storey ones don't have upstairs bathrooms!).

[simmsy]

It's a Yoss-ta-fuc

[Johnny Canuck]

I tend to agree Yoss...if the course list is as suggested then it doesn't seem to make as much sense to stay in Binningup though...with an early start at KB/SH on Saturday.



Check out here as an alternative...Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra. VERY COST EFFECTIVE.

They have a pool, putt-putt golf (some half cut fun skins going on possibly!), quiet surrounds, plenty of BEDS for everyone, 3 bathrooms, 2 toilets, plenty of common space. Good distance from Mandurah / KB. About $20-24 pp/pn...

http://http://www.fairbridge.asn.au/index.php?page=8 (http://http://www.fairbridge.asn.au/index.php?page=8) (suggest Cook or Nelson cottages as best alternatives, some of the 2 storey ones don't have upstairs bathrooms!).

Nice link Fit. You have one that works? Don't worry, I'll google it on my own, I'm not SImmsy.

Love the sounds of pool and putt putt. Far enough from Mandurah that there will be a little tranquillity.

The quiet surrounds will disappear as soon as you require Adlo's attention.

[idgolfguy]

Everyone would get a bed and more than 1 bathroom.

[Yossarian]

Pinjarra seems like a bit of a weird place to stay if you are trying to cut down on travel.

[adlo]

The quiet surrounds will disappear as soon as you require Adlo's attention.

Love your work.

Preston Beach is a good area to stay. IMO you need to get past Port Bouvard just a little. Still close to everywhere.

I am a big NO vote for SH as part of the champs. Too mickey mouse.

Kennedy Bay at 9am-ish is BY FAR a better option.

[hocko]

Did i tell you guys that "I'm in"?
Just let me know where i need to be and how much it will cost.
BTW, i sold ten cranes today so the celegratory drinks are kicking in.

[adlo]

Every one says they are in atm (except Zeus that is).

Closer to the date wait for all the "I am out"'s and the abundance of "that's what she said"'s.

It is funny every time though!

PS Well done Hocko.

[MegaWatty]

celegratory drinks are kicking in.

Clearly!

[adlo]

Hocko, it will cost you about $500 a night for accomodation and food drinks.

I'll PM account details and you can send through the $$$ tonight.

Cheers.

[hocko]

Yep cheers Ads.....and......hang on that sounds a bit much?

[TourFit]

Adam, Adam, Adam, Adam, Adam....

You nearly got him!

[dean0820]

would love to get involved if possible gents.

[simmsy]

Were hoping now that Yoss, or should we say Lucy is back from it's sex change in Thailand that she'll start to lock a few things in.

Lucy- u on leave from uni until early next year?

[TourFit]

How are the new boobs?? Still hurtin'??

[Yossarian]

I will get on this in the next couple of days.

[simmsy]

hows the dettol treatment going? sting much?

[Yossarian]

No but my world was spinning for awhile, some weird inner ear thing I think.

[TourFit]

Hey Lucy...welcome back.

Will you have to go to a softer flex shaft now??

[simmsy]

Are u focusing on the prize Yoss?

[Yossarian]

Sorry Christmas time is busy at IGA, and had weddings and such.

[AndyP]

My interest is waning.

[Yossarian]

What I am thinking is the Friday we play Binny and The Cut if we can get a deal. Team day.

Stay in or near Mandurah.

Sat/Sun

Play Halls Head and KB.

[adlo]

Perfec.

[macjackass]

What I am thinking is the Friday we play Binny and The Cut if we can get a deal. Team day.

Stay in or near Mandurah.

Sat/Sun

Play Halls Head and KB.

Serious question, what is Mandurah (the place) like?

[Yossarian]

Some nice spots, some lovely golf course and some nice houses near the water.

Some not so nice houses away from the water and a fair few cashed up and not so cashed up bogans. Fair few pom retirees as well. It gets a bad rep but probably doesn't deserve everything it gets/

[adlo]

Total shit hole with awesome golf courses.

[macjackass]

I met one of the bogans when the v8 race was at Olympic Park. An hour later she was bashed by her partner.

[Yossarian]

It does attract those sorts of people.

I don't feel safe walking there at night.

[Bruce Dickinson]

What I am thinking is the Friday we play Binny and The Cut if we can get a deal. Team day.

Stay in or near Mandurah.

Sat/Sun

Play Halls Head and KB.

The Cut........ you blokes shitcan the place and then go back for more???

[Yossarian]

The bit if we can get a deal is the critical part. It is a good course for 40 bucks.

Anymore can go and get fooked!

[simmsy]

The Cu,t!!

ADLO take over from this muppet already.

[simmsy]

Oh hang on a minute, you're doing one of your sneaky, sneaky trolls aren't you?

Haha!

Good one Yoss, u funny bugga.

[macjackass]

The Cu,t!!

ADLO take over from this muppet already.

:lol:

[Yossarian]

The Cu,t!!

ADLO take over from this muppet already.

Completely serious. For 40 dollars. if we can get that or better, it is a good deal and would suit a team event.

[Bruce Dickinson]

Completely serious. For 40 dollars. if we can get that or better, it is a good deal and would suit a team event.

are you just going to bypass all the all holes you hate? would make a great 7 hole team event

[Nuffie]

are you just going to bypass all the all holes you hate? would make a great 7 hole team event

Wouldnt it be funny on the blind holes in a 4-man ambrose?

Four ppl could hit off in a group and you might not find the best ball. Sometimes the best ball might end up being the only one that's found, or the only one that stays on the fairway, lol.

Still, would do it for a team event and the hit/miss would make it anyones game.

Definitely not again for a singles round, still have some haunting memories from last year's lost balls.

The 17th = DUMB

For those that dont know the hole - its a donation...

[Johnny Canuck]

The cut is not that difficult. Christ. If you know where to hit, you don't lose balls.

[Nuffie]

Just turn the fan on til it blows as hard as it does at Kennedy Bay.

Then you get by far the trickiest course in WA, though not the hardest.

[Yossarian]

are you just going to bypass all the all holes you hate? would make a great 7 hole team event

I only hate 17.

And 18 a little.

It is a good course, I go overboard with the vitriol, however it could've been excellent and charges far too much.

[Nuffie]

I only hate 17.
it could've been excellent and charges far too much.

hear hear, +1

[simmsy]

Yeah interested in how u will go getting on there for $40. Any ideas?

[Bruce Dickinson]

Yeah interested in how u will go getting on there for $40. Any ideas?

he's only paying for the holes he likes at $5 per hole

[adlo]

The Cut would suit a team event. Agreed with green fees being too high.

Settle down OMS.

[simmsy]

Does that mean I only have to pay $10? :)

[simmsy]

The Cut would suit a team event. Agreed with green fees being too high.

Settle down OMS.

Wholly cr@p who has broken into adlo's account? Haven't seen u post during the working day for sometime mate. Good weather for ur first day off champ.

[adlo]

I hate it it general, but a team event would make it fun. I still hate 17 more than I hate hearing about TourFits new adidas purchases.

PLayed Yokine yesty and KB Wednesday and maybe Thurs with some boys from Merryl-Lynch. No stress with the bad weather today OMS- slept till midday. Your knees must be swollen with this bad weather.

[Nuffie]

I still hate 17 more than I hate hearing about TourFits new adidas purchases.


Least I dont go on and on about my choice of branding 8-).

How was Yokine Adlo, and mighty glad to see you bak mate.

Where are you thinking about playing whilst your off? I was looking to do a trip to Sun City maybe sometime next week.

[Yossarian]

Yeah interested in how u will go getting on there for $40. Any ideas?

They do deals now and then, maybe an email to them saying we've got potentially x amount of groups for them on a friday. Can you work something out.

If they can't do something reasonable then Rocko maybe on Bunbury.

[adlo]

Least I dont go on and on about my choice of branding 8-).

How was Yokine Adlo, and mighty glad to see you bak mate.

Where are you thinking about playing whilst your off? I was looking to do a trip to Sun City maybe sometime next week.

I am in Melbourne for the bulk of my time off. Looking to have a hit at Kingston Heath.

Glad to be back.

[simmsy]

How's this all coming along Yoss?

[Johnny Canuck]

I'm most likely out. Father in laws 60th on the sat. No chance of missing that.

[Yossarian]

The Cut, hello.

Going well simmsy.

[MegaWatty]

Noticed the new member viewing as well.

[simmsy]

Care to enlighten us with updates then sir Yoss? Kind of would like to know where when so we can make plans. Cheers.

[The Cut]

hey gents, i read ur post with amusement but interest. I am a member of The Cut and i hear ur frustrations. For people that haven't played it much it is a boody tough track. Like many links courses, once you know how to play it and where tha ball rolls it isn't difficult at all but you must play links style golf. bombing long high balls is parkland golf, doesn't work. likewise, blind holes are standard links style, go to St Andrews and all through that area a they offer caddies as u get lost on the tee wondering what the hell to do.
There are a few floors but the designer was hamstrung by the greenies in design and i know the new owners r keen to look into it. likewise, if u last played under the old owners they had no fertilizer and balls rolled unfairly into the rough eg hole 18- u could hit a good tee shot you could loose you ball, now with the longer grass, u have to hit a sh#t shot to go bush.
hole 17 cops it and yes, the original design was not how it is as the greenies wanted to protect a few trees. however it is the easiest hole on the course, rated 18 if you play it to the design. At the end of the day if it blows, like KB or any links course, forget playing to ur handicap.
If u r looking 4 a deal, give Grant a call, he is the guy that can help, u wont get it over the counter.
I have played the course hundereds of times and my adrenalin still pumps and heart races over many shots as much as it did the first time i played it. those challenges excit me unlike boring pitch and putt tracks but everyone likes different things from their golf. i have played most courses in perth and some tracks i don't even remember a hole- for me golf is about experiences- like joondy, i don't love the course but a great experience.
keep up the banter

[dean0820]

dave1?

[simmsy]

I thought it was Nuffie? No?

[The Cut]

sorry to stop the gos but no, i'm not a poster. virgin- cherry popped.

[Golfnut]

I thought it was Nuffie? No?

:lol: exactly what I was thinking

[Yossarian]

Welcome the cut! It is not a bad course just overrated. 17 is horrible. Agree that Wilcher was somewhat hamstrung.

Okay at this stage gents we are book for the 26th of March @10:40 AM at KB for four groups.

27th of March @ 9:00 at MCC.

The friday is proving more problematic as stated the cut wasn't really prepared to deal, I can't remember what they quoted me but it was a bit much. And we only have two groups for the friday so less bargaining power. So I was thinking maybe Bunbury/ Binny.

Where are we staying??

[simmsy]

I thought u had decided on the 1st April?

[Yossarian]

Provisionally. It had to be changed. Sorry.

[MegaWatty]

You blokes are wankers! And I don't mean WAnkers!

The Cut, welcome to the forum. A lot of guys here don't like the course because they have chopped it around there so many times. My only complaints are the holes around the estate are a little ugly because of all the houses and the dirty big apartment building on 2.

Many people will always compare your course to KB which is understandable but it's really like comparing every course to Royal Melbourne. Stupid comparisons.

Once again, welcome aboard. Enjoy your stay. Mind the WAnkers.

[Yossarian]

Can we do this in the other thread.

[hocko]

Yoss, what are the numbers for Friday and who?

[Yossarian]

Sorry we can do the cut in this thread/.
Hocko look in the other thread.

[rubin]

just out of curiosity, is it too late to throw another name in there?

[Yossarian]

We should be able to accomodate you.

[rubin]

We should be able to accomodate you.

if you can, i'd be keen. I'll have my H/cap up and running before end of feb. The KB call is underway!

[MegaWatty]

Sorry we can do the cut in this thread/.
Hocko look in the other thread.

You dickhead!

[hocko]

Sorry we can do the cut in this thread/.
Hocko look in the other thread.


You dickhead!
Steady on Mega!

[MegaWatty]

Well yeah, I guess it could be taken that way. Although I probably should have used WAnker. It's funny that my iPhone knows to capitalise the a in WAnker now! :)

[The Cut]

I'm the first to say The Cut is not perfect and i can slag it off if i chose, in fact no course is and until I shoot a 65 on a course, any couse I play is not perfect... that's how coorses usually rate isn't it?
I like Kennedy as a desgin, great, but not an overly enjoyable day out- golf experience is so so. Having played there only a few times I get penalised by great shots that roll down wind, hard fairways into pot bunkers that are so penal. I know that is links and I like to play those sort of courses and if I play it a lot i would enjoy it more, but not having the opportuntiy to play it that much, at the moment it doesn't float my boat as much as it probably should but hopefully that will change.
I can't see a comaprison that we compare course to KB, like othr to to RM. The course here on the west can't even be put in the same sentence as some of those sandbelt courses. the best par 3 in WA would not rate in he top 50 over there.
I would certainly use Lake Karrinyup in the sentence with daylight 2nd in the west.
I would change this post over but I'm not that advanced... sorry

[Yossarian]

You see for me I didn't enjoy the cut because i hit good shots that got shunted into the shit, lost, not recoverable, because of whacky contouring and oddly placed bunkers.

If you hit a shot at a pot at KB then I would suggest it is not a great shot. The roll out is a little bit of a problem but that as you say is links golf.

[MegaWatty]

I was backing you The Cut. I don't think you got that.

[Yossarian]

if you can, i'd be keen. I'll have my H/cap up and running before end of feb. The KB call is underway!

Nice, my membership is going in today!

[Yossarian]

Also accomodation. There are so many friggin options.

Can people confirm now if they will be staying and how many nights?