Sea Temple - 31st December - 7:37 & 7:45am.

[IanO]

Guys (and Gals) from FNQ, I will be in Port Douglas on holiday between 29 December and 3 January and wouldn't mind catching up with someone for a game one day (if possible)
Venue: Sea Temple
Date: 31 December
Time: 7:37 & 7:45am
Players
IanO 86/72
Tomson 79/72
Mike 87/74
Outcast 85/77
Courty 88/80
Julie DNF

[haysey]

Sea temple would be the go.

[Tomson]

I'm keen

[haysey]

You're always keen.

[IanO]

Cool .. I am staying at Sea Temple, so just around the corner.

What day suits best?

I intend to play at least 2 of every 3 days but have to take my wife around for a few of the rounds as I have been trying to get her interested in golf

[haysey]

Either the 31st or the 2nd works for me.

[Dcanto]

I might be able to make it.

The 2nd would be my preference but I'm happy to fit in with whatever suits the majority.

[solarman]

Cool .. I am staying at Sea Temple, so just around the corner.

What day suits best?

I intend to play at least 2 of every 3 days but have to take my wife around for a few of the rounds as I have been trying to get her interested in golf

Don't let her meet these guys. She'll never want to come back.

[haysey]

Don't let her meet me. She'll never want to come back.


Fixed that for you.

[Julie]

Put me down please.:)

[mike]

Should be right. I've got that week off.

[Courty]

I'm on leave from Dec 23rd so count me in as well.

[mike]

From the 26th? You working 25th?

[mike]

IanO, Mossman is better than Sea Temple.

[Courty]

From the 26th? You working 25th?

Maybe. Someone's gotta save the city from that fat bearded bloke.


IanO, Mossman is better than Sea Temple.

Don't listen to him, IanO. Although Mossman does have some great holes for what it is.

[haysey]

I'm on leave from the 21st. So I'll be playing about a third of the golf I usually do. Sigh!

[mike]

Maybe. Someone's gotta save the city from that fat bearded bloke.
Mate of mine in Sydney is a firey. He requests to work Christmas day. With loading and penalties makes over a grand in a day.

[Courty]

Mate of mine in Sydney is a firey. He requests to work Christmas day. With loading and penalties makes over a grand in a day.

I'm not working Xmas day, it was a typo.

[mike]

Ah good.

[Julie]

iano, mossman is better than sea temple.

LIKE

[IanO]

I am happy to try any recommended course around there :)

[Courty]

Bump.

Any closer to nailing down a date?

The morning of the 31st would be my suggestion if it suits?

[IanO]

The morning of 31 December is fine with me .. who else is in.

I would prefer Sea Temple (as it leaves my wife with the car)

My wife and I will probably try to book in for a game as Mossman on the morning of 29 December

[haysey]

I'm in.

[Courty]

In.

[Tomson]

in

[Courty]

My Brother-in-law in interested, but only in pencil at this stage.

[mike]

Dark pencil.

[haysey]

I'm in.

And I'm out. Apparently I'll be in rehearsal all day.

[mike]

Cheerleader rehearsal?

I'm out too. Haysey when are you picking me up?

[IanO]

So we have Tomson and Courty, there was a Julie but nothing heard since then.

What time suits everyone? I was thinking 8'ish and how do we book it? Do you guys get a cheaper rate than us tourists? (I do get a bit of a discount because I am at the resort)

[mike]

I'm still pencil, my post above was a joke.

[solarman]

I'm still pencil, my post above was a joke.

Mike enjoys the carting aspect of golf so Sea Temple is kind to him :)

[mike]

Pfft.

If I ever get to be president of Golf Australia I'm going to ban them.

[IanO]

If you ban the carts can you ban the broomstick?

[mike]

Nah, I don't have a problem with broomies.

[Julie]

No I am playing, pencil me in please.

[IanO]

Venue: Sea Temple
Date: 31 December
Time: TBA (but 8'ish?)

Players
IanO
Dcanto (pencil)
Tomson
Courty
Courty's brother-in-law (pencil)
Julie
Mike

[IanO]

Is outcast around or is he at sea?

[Courty]

Still at sea, I believe.

[mike]

At sea at Christmas time. That must suck.

[Outcast]

I'm back, got in on Wednesday & subject to CINC Homefleet approval I'm in.

[Outcast]

I have approval; definitely in

[IanO]

OK all, we just need to book.
Is it best that I do it or do you get a better rate?

[Courty]

OK all, we just need to book.

Done. 7:37 & 7:45am.


Is it best that I do it or do you get a better rate?

Any locals will need to present ID to get a discount. I didn't ask what the rate was, but I expect it's around $80.

It is Monthly Medal, so the comp will be stroke. Normally that would be off the blues, but the guys said it was written down as white tees (could well be a mistake). A decision on comp play can be made on the day.

See you there!

[Courty]

1st post updated with tee times.

Btw, my BIL is still in pencil at this stage. I'll confirm as soon as I know.

[Julie]

I know it is a day early, but could we get a start on some of the 2012 matchplay's on the day as well.

[Courty]

I know it is a day early, but could we get a start on some of the 2012 matchplay's on the day as well.

Sure thing. The draw is up now: http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/26741-2012-NQ-Matchplay

[IanO]

Excellent news all :) C u then
I am here at Sea Temple and about to head for the pool

[Outcast]

DCanto,

if your playing we could do a round of matchplay perhaps?

[Dcanto]

Sorry Outcast but I am a non starter due to family commitments. When do you head out to sea again?

[Courty]

My BIL is also out, but Solarman is now a possibility.

[mike]

If this rain keeps up I'm no chance.

[Outcast]

Sorry Outcast but I am a non starter due to family commitments. When do you head out to sea again?

Around 23 Jan or so; as organised, we'll play at Cairns on the 4th if this weather improves...

Perhaps I might be able to get my game with Solarman done if, he plays and, the friggin rain stops...

[Courty]

If this rain keeps up I'm no chance.

What rain?

I took this pic outside my front door this morning:

http://cfs14.tistory.com/image/15/tistory/2009/08/26/22/46/4a953ccacbd08

[mike]

Wow. There's proof right there that the sea levels are rising.

[Courty]

Apparently Solarman was foxing. He can't make it due to a clash with pedicure appointment. :roll:

Julie, against better judgement (I had a lesson yesterday) I'm willing to play our match tomorrow?

[Julie]

Okay Courty, that should be fun. The weather is looking pretty good at the moment. (fingers crossed.)

[mike]

Thanks guys. Good to meet you IanO. Also good to catch up with Tomson, Courty, Julie and Outcast. Thanks for the rock Courty.

Sea Temple off the blues .. whose idea was that?

[Jarro]

Did you kick arse mikey ?

[mike]

Apart from spraying most of my drives to the right I played pretty good. The course was wet and carts had to stick to the cart path and light rough. On just about every hole I managed to hit to the opposite side of the fairway to where the cart path was. Friggin golf buggys.

Lost my match to Tom.

[Courty]

Sea Temple off the blues .. whose idea was that?

I blame IanO. ;)

1st post updated with scores.

Thanks for the round, Ian. Thoroughly enjoyable. It was great to watch you work your way around your new 2nd home in solid style.

Thanks to Julie for the match. It was a hollow victory given how poorly we both played. I think it was a case of who was less worse. :neutral:

[IanO]

Thanks for a great day out! The weather turned out fantastic as was the company! I will definitely be back.

When I left Thomson was winning the monthly medal on count back from me, but it was still early days.

PS. Playing off the Blues makes some of those holes VERY long!

[Outcast]

Thanks Guys for the company and the round; enjoyed as always & good to meet you Ian & Julie...

Mikey.... Sea Temple off the blues... sheer heaven I feel

[Julie]

Julie DNF.............I did so finish!!!:o I just did not go in the comp and have to go through the awful ordeal of counting my hundred's of shots.:razz:.........I still had a great day.

[mike]

Thanks for a great day out! The weather turned out fantastic as was the company! I will definitely be back.Cool. We'll play a good course next time. ;) (courty I used a smilie)


When I left Thomson was winning the monthly medal on count back from me, but it was still early days.According to Comp rank it looks like that's how it stayed. Can an outsider win the Monthly Medal? I came 5th with a nett 74.


PS. Playing off the Blues makes some of those holes VERY long!You and Tom were best scores with 1 over handicap. Tough setup.

[Tomson]

Cool. We'll play a good course next time. ;) (courty I used a smilie)

According to Comp rank it looks like that's how it stayed. Can an outsider win the Monthly Medal? I came 5th with a nett 74.

You and Tom were best scores with 1 over handicap. Tough setup.

I think I can win the prize but I don't get the medal as you have to be a member.

[Courty]

When I left Thomson was winning the monthly medal on count back from me, but it was still early days.


According to Comp rank it looks like that's how it stayed.

Well done, silverback!

Here's a pic of Tomson on the first tee:

http://www.doranev.com/GorillaGolfR.jpg

[Tomson]

Well done, silverback!

Here's a pic of Tomson on the first tee:

http://www.doranev.com/GorillaGolfR.jpg

haha funny

[KristianJ]

Very, very relaxed dress code!!

[Courty]

Very, very relaxed dress code!!

It gets pretty hot up here, especially for those with as much 'coverage' as Tomson. ;)

[KristianJ]

It gets pretty hot up here, especially for those with as much 'coverage' as Tomson. ;)

That's exactly why I'm taking your advice and heading up in June/July as opposed to January. :lol:

[IanO]

I am looking at heading back here mid-year as well.

[IanO]

As I bought a "traveling" membership do I get elevated and win the Medal? (sorry Thomson :) )

[Tomson]

As I bought a "traveling" membership do I get elevated and win the Medal? (sorry Thomson :) )

I think you do :(

[IanO]

I am heading over to play tomorrow and will suss it out

[BrettM]

How is the course?

[Tomson]

How is the course?

Not as good since you left and the price has gone up :(

[IanO]

The final result is a win to Thomson but there is no actual medal!they are bringing in a medal but you have to be a member to get it.

There is a pro shop voucher waiting