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damoocow
23rd September 2012, 03:38 PM
No disrespect to Shavey's awesome organisation skills but interested in starting discussion about the tenth champs.
Should it be a special event? a change of location?
Victoria/NSW/Cairns/Tasmania?
Do we have to stay in SEQ? Is that where people like playing?
With enough notice does it matter where we play or if it costs some of us a bit extra?
Will it be down to whoever decides to do the organisation?
Should the reigning champ each year choose the next location? [kind of like the Masters dinner...]

Captain Nemo
23rd September 2012, 03:44 PM
Should it be a special event? Yes
a change of location? Deosnt bother me
Victoria/NSW/Cairns/Tasmania? Wherever
Do we have to stay in SEQ? Up to the masses
Is that where people like playing? Like on course accom....
With enough notice does it matter where we play or if it costs some of us a bit extra? Cost not an issue...
Will it be down to whoever decides to do the organisation? I suppose so
Should the reigning champ each year choose the next location? [kind of like the Masters dinner...] could be an option, but Ferrets location could be scary......

jaybam
23rd September 2012, 04:28 PM
Qld is the original home of the champs and think it should stay that way. Where we play isnt really an issue as long as accom is on site so no one risks drink driving. Shavey does a great job of orgnising and unless someone else shows interest to do it which i have not yet seen then where he gets the deals seems to work fine.

Eag's
23rd September 2012, 04:54 PM
I think it is time to change locations and I have no problem what so ever moving North or South.
Yes Oz Golf did start out in QLD, but this place has grown so large now with members all over the country, it could work in another State.
Before people start bringing up the obvious argument about cost, let me say this. You have 12 months to put money away which is more than enough time to organise yourself.

The crew from up North & down South have always made the effort, so I think it is our time to reciprocate.
I have spoken to quite a few fellow Oz Golfers about this topic over the years and there is definitely interest in the idea.

Iain
23rd September 2012, 05:20 PM
Why move the champs? Why not just organise another major at another time of year for an interstate trip?

timah!
23rd September 2012, 05:25 PM
I have mentioned to a few people the idea of the Hunter Valley.
But, I think first things first, let's see if Shavey has any plans or ideas (if he indeed wants to keep doing it) and start from there...

PeteyD
23rd September 2012, 05:26 PM
Pretty much agree. We also need to sort out the date as Fathers day is not good.

Hux
23rd September 2012, 05:30 PM
I will not be going back to pelican if the champs are there. Time for something different. Currently sitting at the vintage in the hunter wondering whether the hunter is somewhere I will organise a trip to next year.
Champs IMHO can be anywhere close to a major airport. Hunter gold coast tassie Murray river. I know I am less constrained for family matters than others BUT If it isn't then we could/should just call it the qld champs.

PeteyD
23rd September 2012, 05:56 PM
There is a lot of support for a move from Pelican.

sms316
23rd September 2012, 05:58 PM
There is a lot of support for a move from Pelican. The fact that Pelican's greens have been shithouse every time works against it. Other than that, I don't see a drama with it (although personally I'd rather not play at my home track).

LeftyHoges
23rd September 2012, 06:13 PM
I enjoyed Pelican (despite what I may have said about it at the time) but its probably not the easiest track for the longer markers. Have we done a study to see the avg handicap winners at Pelican? Probably wouldn't be favourable to the longer markers. I know I'm only a first-timer at champs and relative newb to Ozgolf but maybe a venue change is in order so more than 68 points wins champs! ;-)

Jarro
23rd September 2012, 06:22 PM
It'd be great if we could get back to Cooly-Tweed for the 10th anniversary shebang :)

dc68
23rd September 2012, 06:31 PM
Coffs Harbour?

jaybam
23rd September 2012, 06:37 PM
Coffs Harbour? Would be great but harder for people flying in.

PeteyD
23rd September 2012, 06:42 PM
I enjoyed Pelican (despite what I may have said about it at the time) but its probably not the easiest track for the longer markers. Have we done a study to see the avg handicap winners at Pelican? Probably wouldn't be favourable to the longer markers. I know I'm only a first-timer at champs and relative newb to Ozgolf but maybe a venue change is in order so more than 68 points wins champs! ;-)

More than 68 Points? Who are you kidding!

Eag's
23rd September 2012, 07:59 PM
Why move the champs? Why not just organise another major at another time of year for an interstate trip?

Why not?


I will not be going back to pelican if the champs are there. Time for something different. Currently sitting at the vintage in the hunter wondering whether the hunter is somewhere I will organise a trip to next year.
Champs IMHO can be anywhere close to a major airport. Hunter gold coast tassie Murray river. I know I am less constrained for family matters than others BUT If it isn't then we could/should just call it the qld champs.

I agree Hux, like you I am not restricted by family constraints so I am open to anything.


I think the Ozgolf Champs should be held within cooee of Brisbane, which includes Sunny Coast, Gold Coast, Northern NSW and Toowoomba.
A trip into Newcastle our Vic would be awesome but should be looked at another time of year.

I didn't attend this year but would really like a change from Pelican.

Rich I didn't attend either, but would also like to see a location change. A trip away during the year is overdue though.
Also just a thought, maybe Shavey might want to have a rest from organising the Champs for a change? It might be time for someone else to take the rains for awhile?

Lobsta
23rd September 2012, 08:33 PM
Tenterfield GC for the year of the Ferret!

On course accom, no long route for the courtesy bus to take home and wide open fairways as far as the eye can see!

BroKar
23rd September 2012, 08:36 PM
Surely Gold Coast wild be easy to organise with all the courses??

markTHEblake
23rd September 2012, 08:40 PM
The Champs stays in SEQ, it is what it is because of what it became. If you change the recipie it wont be the same.

Just like what happened in real golf the 4 majors were not created or fabricated, they slowly became that time (the word major was coined by someone in the media) You cannot just make a new event a major because nobody might not turn up. The Westralians have a grand annual event dont they? Maybe one day more and more from civilisation might make the trip and it too will become a major event. If not, it never was.

Those in the other regional areas, organise an event, send out invites, it might happen.

I am partial to the City of Cairns open, 3 day event, good company (if Solarman stays away) and the event is ready made, no nancy girl arguments.

LarryLong
23rd September 2012, 08:40 PM
Is it also the tenth anniversary of the thread where everybody throws around ideas for the next year for a little while before Shavey comes in and tells everybody what's actually going to happen? :mrgreen:

AndyP
23rd September 2012, 08:45 PM
[broken record]Maximum participation levels from a SEQ location, which is why I think it should stay there.[/broken record]

PeteyD
23rd September 2012, 08:57 PM
Goldie. A return there would be good.

shazza_rs
23rd September 2012, 09:05 PM
Gold coast. Toowoomba is too far away.

jaybam
23rd September 2012, 09:12 PM
Gold coast is cool.

Cosmopolite
23rd September 2012, 09:20 PM
The gold coast is easy to get to and plenty of choices, however I am flexible as to where and when the event is played.

timah!
23rd September 2012, 09:36 PM
Gold coast is great.
Now name a course that would take 30-50 non members in their sat arvo field?

Webster
23rd September 2012, 09:42 PM
Albany WA.

markTHEblake
23rd September 2012, 10:16 PM
Now name a course that would take 30-50 non members in their sat arvo field?

its easier to name those that wont. Southport, Surfers, Burleigh. That leaves about 20 that will.

Oxy
24th September 2012, 05:10 AM
Gold Coast would be great.

I'll also do some ground work for anyone interested in an event in the Hunter Valley. Perhaps the OZGolf NSW Open 2013.
There are a few hotel/golf packages available in the HV.

Dotty
24th September 2012, 06:02 AM
I'll go with whatever is organised.

I had a great time in 2011, but the course at Pelican Waters didn't have the appeal to get me back every year. (If I'm going to play a country track, it needs to have a country town atmosphere.)

And I agree to keep it around SEQ, and let the other locations evolve into events in their own right. Moving it would be like holding The Open at Mission Hills.

FYI. We do a Coffs weekend every November. 2 dozen Sydney vs 2 dozen Brisbane with 18 holes at Bonville on Saturday and 27 at Coffs on Sunday. We book out a whole motel for three nights (and sometimes need extra nearby). Atmosphere is on par with the champs, but it does involve driving to the courses each day, and some time off work to get there.

Hux
24th September 2012, 06:13 AM
Gold coast is great.
Now name a course that would take 30-50 non members in their sat arvo field?

The glades, lakelands, royal pines. They would all accommodate a large group happily

Daves
24th September 2012, 06:16 AM
The glades, lakelands, royal pines. They would all accommodate a large group happily

Not to forget Palm Meadows.

Marto65
24th September 2012, 06:46 AM
Like I said ... 4 day champs on the coast. Best 3 rounds count ... must include the last round. That'd be awesome ..

Jarro
24th September 2012, 06:48 AM
4 days might be a little much Marto

Marto65
24th September 2012, 07:11 AM
4 days might be a little much Marto

Poll.

Jarro
24th September 2012, 07:13 AM
Yep.

At the end of the day, majority rules

Captain Nemo
24th September 2012, 07:17 AM
4 days for the out-of-staters will be way too much.......

sms316
24th September 2012, 07:18 AM
Yep.At the end of the day, majority rules Since when? The majority want booby gif Friday to come back.

PeteyD
24th September 2012, 07:23 AM
No they Don't SMS. The vocal minority do.

Marto65
24th September 2012, 07:36 AM
What about Toowoomba? ... Any chance of that? ... Can you play coins against the Wall of Sport?

sms316
24th September 2012, 07:37 AM
No they Don't SMS. The vocal minority do.
Poll?

Dotty
24th September 2012, 07:41 AM
Poll?
Get back on topic.

You turned the last champs into a boobie.gif Friday with DC's bag.

PeteyD
24th September 2012, 07:47 AM
There's always a lot of talk regarding the quality of track versus the fact that we're there to have a good time and bond hard together (no homo in most cases).
Lets get serious and agree that there are no super quality tracks in South East Qld but a lot of Ok resort places. The best resort options are Pelican, Palmie and probably Royal Pines, only for the fact of accom on site and we can walk to the tee on Sunday. I don't think it matters if the Saturday game requires a short drive.
If the price was right on the Goldie RP and Palmie would work for Sunday and options like Robina, Colonial or a few more for the Saturday.

I agree with Dotty in that a country track that really lays out the red carpet could be a lot of fun. Lets be fair, we have 40 or 50 players each with a few hundred bucks in their pocket for the weekend. I don't think many places like Murbah, Byron, Tenterfield or others would sneeze at $10,000 - $15,000. If a country track was available, and the quality was Okay I think it may have more merit than an average resort course.

Here is my thought.
Find a country track with accom close by...lets say Murwillumbah.
Get there mid morning on Saturday, or the night before and arrange a bus to take some players to the Saturday venue (lets say Byron or Ocean Shores), and the return home. Plenty of guys may still opt to jump in their car and get there themselves. The thought of coins against the wall on a bus has me salivating though.

The bus takes us home and we eat at the Sunday golf venue on Saturday night...then to a nearby pub i suspect.

If we got the right club I'm sure they could accommodate with sausage sizzles or something before golf.

Its just my personal opinion but a carefully selected country course would be better than a resort. I'm just not sure which one, but will think about it some more.

I'm doing a bit of work with Murbah, and Ocean Shores and know the super quite well at Byron...I think thats a pretty cool three way. All three of them have decent eating options in the club itself.

Of course it it all fall through I will still happily go to Palmie or wherever. On another note, has Twin Waters been thrown into the mix ?

Good Suggestions. Can we get 40/50 on one of those courses on a saturday?

The advantage of, say Palmie, is the accomodation on the course. I think it is agreed that is a pre-requisite for the Sunday round.

Webster
24th September 2012, 07:49 AM
Does anyone know how many people have attended the last 3 champs?

PeteyD
24th September 2012, 07:50 AM
Do you mean all 3 or total at each?

virge666
24th September 2012, 07:53 AM
What if we called Troon golf and said we have 50 people that want to play the gold coast.

Then we called some accomodation in the gold coast and said we have 50 people and maybe some partners that need a place to sleep.

We have walking distance to food all through the goldie. Troon can organise shuttles and we can do - Glades, Lakelands and maybe Palmie.

Or we stay at Palm meadows and play that on Sunday and organise another for Friday and Saturday ?

Dotty
24th September 2012, 07:58 AM
Does anyone know how many people have attended the last 3 champs?
50 in 2011.

Proabably add another 15 that attended 2010 and/or 2012, but not 2011.

Marto65
24th September 2012, 07:58 AM
Accom at Palmie is a short drive to Royal Pines and a short walk to Lakelands.

This would get my vote ...

Daves
24th September 2012, 08:02 AM
Accom at Palmie is a short drive to Royal Pines and a short walk to Lakelands.

This would get my vote ...

And shuttles already running to the neighbouring courses as well I would have thought. Many of the GC Tour organisers use The Raddison at Palmie as the accommodation base don't they?

virge666
24th September 2012, 08:05 AM
And shuttles already running to the neighbouring courses as well I would have thought. Many of the GC Tour organisers use The Raddison at Palmie as the accommodation base don't they?

Yes they do.

And it is cheap too.

shavey
24th September 2012, 08:33 AM
The glades, lakelands, royal pines. They would all accommodate a large group happily

Maybe, no and yes. I've already secured hotel rates for the Goldie, spoken to two course GM's about accommodating our groups and also to a mate who has his own bus company should we want to travel for any of the rounds.

Happy for everybody to continue discussions for a few more months, I'll check back in then.

shavey
24th September 2012, 08:35 AM
Yes they do.

And it is cheap too.

No, all the tour companies use Broadbeach/Surfers so it's close to the casino, bars etc and the leisure market use the likes of Radisson and Royal Pines.

Marto65
24th September 2012, 08:42 AM
Well done ****.

(Thats Champs Organising Committee King)

Moe Norman
24th September 2012, 08:50 AM
I'm also of the view that the Champs stay within driving distance of Brisbane ~3 hours tops.

Would love an Ozgolf Major or even a NSW Champs at the Hunter or similar though.

I'd prefer a country track to the Goldy, but thats up to the majority - can understand proximity to airport is helpful for the interstaters, so GC and Brisbane the best options.

I could always chat to my landlord and investigate what options we can get at Coolum or Robina

Yossarian
24th September 2012, 10:14 AM
The real champs is in WA.

Jarro
24th September 2012, 10:15 AM
Yeah ... riiight

Captain Nemo
24th September 2012, 10:25 AM
Dont know what he wrote, but Im with you Jarro:lol:

sms316
24th September 2012, 10:29 AM
The real champs is in WA. This year, anyway.

Daves
24th September 2012, 10:33 AM
Dont know what he wrote, but Im with you Jarro:lol:


I is the Champ and I luvs youse all.

;)

Webster
24th September 2012, 10:35 AM
Before you even think about moving the Champs away from SE QLD, you would need to know for certain how many of the QLD'ers would be prepared to travel interstate. It's not cheap to fly in to the champs from interstate, and requires an extra day to get there and/or get home. The QLD'ers (except for the FNQ mob) have the luxury of being able to get there easily and inexpensively, and without a big collective comittment from them to support an out of state Champs, it would be a waste of time.

Courty
24th September 2012, 04:05 PM
Before you even think about moving the Champs away from SE QLD, you would need to know for certain how many of the QLD'ers would be prepared to travel interstate. It's not cheap to fly in to the champs from interstate, and requires an extra day to get there and/or get home. The QLD'ers (except for the FNQ mob) have the luxury of being able to get there easily and inexpensively, and without a big collective comittment from them to support an out of state Champs, it would be a waste of time.

That's about the most sensible post you've ever made, Jack. Bravo! ;)

Webster
24th September 2012, 04:47 PM
Byron Bay..get on board punters !

Would it include a visit to Wicked Weasel ?

Webster
24th September 2012, 05:08 PM
Saturday Night fashion parade ?

SMS and DC?

By the way, the quality of the ladies sending in their pics to WW has sunk to an all time low. If they keep this up, I'll be compelled to send an abusive email.

IamViva
24th September 2012, 05:43 PM
That's about the most sensible post you've ever made, Jack. Bravo! ;)

Jack for Mod!!!


I'd be keen if it was on the Goldie, sunny coast possible but wouldnt see me getting away with interstate :roll:

Captain Nemo
24th September 2012, 06:09 PM
Byron Bay..get on board punters !

Byron would be awesome........
Swedish backpackers here we come.......:lol:

Hux
24th September 2012, 06:14 PM
Yep.

At the end of the day, majority rules

No it doesn't.

Flowergirl
24th September 2012, 06:28 PM
I prefer it to be SE Q. Even though we have to travel we have always made a holiday of it. After a long cold winter in Victoria it s nice to see the sunshine! Close to an airport is important as is on course accomodation or shuttle bus.
Lefty is trying to organize a victorian champs - open to all - so he's who would lik to do a trip down south can join us there.
And what Jack said. More numbers if it stas in Queensland.

markTHEblake
24th September 2012, 06:35 PM
I like g69's idea. Consider Yamba as well.

jaybam
24th September 2012, 07:32 PM
Wow can't believe that got through.

Lagerlover
24th September 2012, 07:38 PM
Livin the dream jay...

markTHEblake
24th September 2012, 07:51 PM
Jaybam, if Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour can be included in the discussion without anyone going postal, then Yamba is worthy of being discarded politely!

dc68
25th September 2012, 08:35 AM
So how long did the angry ant get?

IamViva
25th September 2012, 08:37 AM
he is online now?

Marto65
25th September 2012, 08:39 AM
So how long did the angry ant get?

Doesnt say banned under his log in .... maybe the mods told him to take a self sabbatical ... like Ferrins is ... though he did it on his own accord.

Moe Norman
25th September 2012, 09:27 AM
Yamba is an excellent suggestion.

Good accomm, reasonable driving distance from Brisbane and can mix up courses by going to Maclean or something, who would likely give us the run of the joint.

Only thing is how the interstaters get there, but surely a few of us can pick up from airport on the way through

popper81
25th September 2012, 09:34 AM
Just on the travel factor... and I sure it has been mentioned before, surely we could get the limited amount of people that fly in to the champs to the venue, amongst those of us that will attend, even if we did end up a little further from the previous locations.

I like Pelican, and am happy to stay there.

Gold Coast - Not sold, it is my back yard, and it has way too many DISTRACTIONS...... I will never make Sunday.

Northern NSW - this area has a certain charm and aurora, I think it is money mixed with hippie ;)

timah!
25th September 2012, 09:34 AM
Except for the fact it's a hole, sure, it's a great idea...

popper81
25th September 2012, 09:36 AM
Except for the fact it's a hole, sure, it's a great idea...

NEWSFLASH - We live in Beenleigh!!!!

timah!
25th September 2012, 09:39 AM
So I'm clearly qualified to state which areas are 'holes'?

:D

popper81
25th September 2012, 09:40 AM
Actually, no....

sms316
25th September 2012, 09:48 AM
I like what you are thinking Dicky. I think late October (out of school hols) has worked best in the past though.

When does Elle usually holiday at Byron?

PeteyD
25th September 2012, 09:49 AM
Something to consider. With Shavey's excellent contacts and organising skills, we have been able to leave accommodation bookings etc until fairly late. Moving away from one of his contacts will mean peeps have to commit to the accommodation, and pay etc, well in advance. Particulary if we go to Yamba / Byron or other more remote locations. So I am just saying be prepared to have to commit well in advance.

PeteyD
25th September 2012, 09:51 AM
Late October was poo pood because of the rain. I am thinking late July early august to avoid the club champs run and also to get well out of Green Repair season.

sms316
25th September 2012, 09:52 AM
Bent greens?

popper81
25th September 2012, 09:54 AM
July in Byron ------------ Pefect days, Freezing nights ;)

Marto65
25th September 2012, 09:57 AM
Here's a thought process I am toying with.

Friday - Ballina GC "Duncan Bennett memorial" Ballina.
Sat - Byron bay 11am - 1pm..all good
Sun - Byron bay 8am onward all good.
Monday - Murwillumbah or Ocean Shores.

Byron Bay GC http://www.byronbaygolfclub.com.au/l...aspx?page=Home (http://www.byronbaygolfclub.com.au/layouts/mp_standard/Template.aspx?page=Home)

Accom right next to golf club... http://www.byronlinks.com.au/Byron_B...ommodation.htm (http://www.byronlinks.com.au/Byron_Bay_Accommodation.htm)
These guys have 9 x 3 bedroom units, a three bedroom penthouse and I think a couple of smaller ones. I feel that we may be maxed out at 40 in here. I have spoke to the boss and hes pretty much all clear between July - Nov 2013.
It would work out between $55-$75 per person.

There are a couple of very close accom options, including a caravan park for spillover, all within a walk from clubhouse.
http://www.beachesofbyron.com.au/accommodation/villas/

The clubhouse is pretty cool and has a full on restaurant. There is a great deck that they hire out for weddings, perfect for us.
They can also do us BBQ, pre game stuff if required.
Saturday nights they stay open as long as there is business which can go to midnight.
If we get kicked out of there there is always the opportunity to kick on at the pubs up in town a couple of K's away.

I know the super pretty well and am sure he would look after us with pin location and tee positions.
Renos are usually mid Sept.

I tossed in the DB memorial on Friday at Ballina but this could also be done at Murbah or Ocean Shores.

I have had a day there with the Supers before and the tucker is great and the course is fine, a few goofy holes but you could do a lot worse..a lot easier than PW.

I think it might warrant a trip down there over the next few weeks to take a look at the options.

I have already made a few calls and they are very accommodating. No drama getting 50-60 on the course on Saturday during daylight savings. When does DLS start ?
Are we considering July or August to miss club champs ?

Comments please.

I like this too ....

Lets face it ... I'll be there regardless.

Eag's
25th September 2012, 10:06 AM
Love your work Rich, count me in :)

Jarro
25th September 2012, 10:10 AM
I'm also a fan, and i really like the idea of the DB game on the Friday (at Ballina)

I think it's a tradition worth keeping along with the LT day in 'woomba.

Nice work Dick.

PeteyD
25th September 2012, 10:13 AM
July in Byron ------------ Pefect days, Freezing nights ;)

Perfect for golf, and spooning.

popper81
25th September 2012, 10:14 AM
Perfect for golf, and spooning.

Offering?

PeteyD
25th September 2012, 10:18 AM
NSW School Holidays: Fri 28 June to Mon 15 July, Fri 20 Sept to Tue 8 October
QLD School Holidays: 22 jun - 9 jul, same for sept.

PeteyD
25th September 2012, 10:32 AM
champs for a lot of SEQ courses start late August/early september, so can probably block out mid august to sep 20.

Courty
25th September 2012, 11:01 AM
June to mid-August is when all our stuff happens up this way. I'd prefer to have it after that so I don't miss either if possible.

Lobsta
25th September 2012, 11:48 AM
I like this too ....

Lets face it ... I'll be there regardless.

In that case, Dicky, what are the courtesy bus arrangements like in Byron?

Seriously though, I like the sound of Dicky's plan. Rural clubs just sound like a better idea. They would give us absolute run of the place. No noisy bridal parties being obnoxious at the tees. (I still think you should have unloaded on them SMS).

I still like the sound of Tenterfield, but there isn't much in the way of alternate courses for Fri and Mon nearby. So I'm on board with Byron Champs 2013.

Plus it means I won't have to worry about bringing the drugs this year! Haha.

If you want a hand organizing, I'll throw my hat into the ring.

Lobby

dc68
25th September 2012, 12:22 PM
Here's a thought process I am toying with.Friday - Ballina GC "Duncan Bennett memorial" Ballina.Sat - Byron bay 11am - 1pm..all goodSun - Byron bay 8am onward all good.Monday - Murwillumbah or Ocean Shores.Byron Bay GC http://www.byronbaygolfclub.com.au/l...aspx?page=Home (http://www.byronbaygolfclub.com.au/layouts/mp_standard/Template.aspx?page=Home)Accom right next to golf club... http://www.byronlinks.com.au/Byron_B...ommodation.htm (http://www.byronlinks.com.au/Byron_Bay_Accommodation.htm)These guys have 9 x 3 bedroom units, a three bedroom penthouse and I think a couple of smaller ones. I feel that we may be maxed out at 40 in here. I have spoke to the boss and hes pretty much all clear between July - Nov 2013.It would work out between $55-$75 per person.There are a couple of very close accom options, including a caravan park for spillover, all within a walk from clubhouse.http://www.beachesofbyron.com.au/accommodation/villas/The clubhouse is pretty cool and has a full on restaurant. There is a great deck that they hire out for weddings, perfect for us.They can also do us BBQ, pre game stuff if required.Saturday nights they stay open as long as there is business which can go to midnight.If we get kicked out of there there is always the opportunity to kick on at the pubs up in town a couple of K's away.I know the super pretty well and am sure he would look after us with pin location and tee positions.Renos are usually mid Sept.I tossed in the DB memorial on Friday at Ballina but this could also be done at Murbah or Ocean Shores.I have had a day there with the Supers before and the tucker is great and the course is fine, a few goofy holes but you could do a lot worse..a lot easier than PW. I think it might warrant a trip down there over the next few weeks to take a look at the options.I have already made a few calls and they are very accommodating. No drama getting 50-60 on the course on Saturday during daylight savings. When does DLS start ?Are we considering July or August to miss club champs ?Comments please.This sounds awesome.

sms316
25th September 2012, 12:26 PM
This sounds awesome. How many do you expect to win by?

Marto65
25th September 2012, 12:49 PM
I'll come down for a Saturday game soon ... depending on how many punches are thrown tomorrow.

popper81
25th September 2012, 12:54 PM
Count me in for a game down there, if you can make it happen... Sounds like a good reason to load up the car, and spend the weekend I think ;)

markTHEblake
25th September 2012, 01:06 PM
All of July and August is right in the middle of club champ season too. Remember that they often run for up to 8 weeks depending on match plays as well and how far some gets or plans too

Obviously can't please everyone and there are other factors to consider but scheduling later on the year like Oct Nov is far more likely to avoid clashes with club championships. That is where we started anyway. Seems that every year we are getting earlier and earlier :-)

Dotty
25th September 2012, 01:09 PM
Sounds good, G69.

If there is a wedding on the balcony, then the ACT mob will come along for the floorshow.

Jarro
25th September 2012, 01:09 PM
I'll come down for a hit at BB to check it out

AndyP
25th September 2012, 02:16 PM
Did we really move it from November because of rain? Soft!

kev
25th September 2012, 02:39 PM
Queenslanders will be confused with the daylight saving.

Lucasto23
25th September 2012, 02:48 PM
Great idea Dicky, this misses still owes me a weekend in Byron and the club house will be great on a Saturday night filled with ozgolfers that deck is gonna be pretty awesome

Jarro
25th September 2012, 03:31 PM
Great idea Dicky, this misses still owes me a weekend in Byron and the club house will be great on a Saturday night filled with ozgolfers that deck is gonna be pretty awesome

It's all starting to sound a fair bit like our KV weekend from a few years ago 8)

Eag's
25th September 2012, 03:34 PM
If it ends up being half as good as that Champs Jarro, it will be a ripper :)

Jarro
25th September 2012, 03:37 PM
I agree mate 8)

BroKar
25th September 2012, 04:00 PM
ill go anywhere:-) may not bring the fam next year

Grunt
26th September 2012, 06:31 PM
Have to agree with most on here has to be in the SEQ/Nth NSW Area.

My big issue for the last few years has been Date, Fathers day was a shocker. Next to no chance of a leave pass for me. School holidays is a tough one too, leave pass from Rachelle tough, work leave pass even tougher. Most guys have next years leave in already.

If I only play one game a year it would be an OzGolf Day!

Grunt
26th September 2012, 06:32 PM
It's all starting to sound a fair bit like our KV weekend from a few years ago 8)

Awesome Weekend!

shavey
26th September 2012, 07:29 PM
Fathers day was a shocker

Trust me but this was not by choice but rather the third set of dates the club gave me which meant nothing at the time. Bring on 2013!

timah!
26th September 2012, 07:40 PM
Fathers day was a shocker.

And yet, no one went out of their way to work out an alternative. :roll:

popper81
26th September 2012, 07:54 PM
This thing is gaining legs... ;) Expect me to be the favorite for blue balls next year, there is zero chance of me making a sunday tee time in Byron Bay.... ;)

dc68
26th September 2012, 08:09 PM
Now now son, you'll make it.

Lobsta
26th September 2012, 08:15 PM
This thing is gaining legs... ;) Expect me to be the favorite for blue balls next year, there is zero chance of me making a sunday tee time in Byron Bay.... ;)

All nighter! You'll be golden.

shavey
26th September 2012, 08:30 PM
Lefty and I would have had two 4am finishes this year; pity I were the only one with the early morning tee time! Must have been 2010, Goughy and I laughing till it hurt watching the womens gymnastics until the wee hours.

popper81
26th September 2012, 08:38 PM
Funny you should say this, it well known how well i play REALLY hungover... thinks it gets rid of the nerves in my putting stroke.... Still drunk though, on no sleep... NO CHANCE

Haystacks
26th September 2012, 08:38 PM
Last year had potential until KJ came out and told us to bugga off!

Johnny Canuck
27th September 2012, 10:11 AM
1 spot just opened up in the prestigious WA champs this year. Get on board!

TourFit
27th September 2012, 10:13 AM
You not playin"?

Johnny Canuck
27th September 2012, 10:23 AM
Twm has thrown in the towel. Accom issues now. You find out about the ferrules?

LeftyHoges
27th September 2012, 10:47 AM
1 spot just opened up in the prestigious WA champs this year. Get on board!

Tempting...

Johnny Canuck
27th September 2012, 11:09 AM
Tempting... Lefty, do it.Would love to 69, but the boys with flights booked might not be pleased.

Lobsta
27th September 2012, 11:15 AM
Lefty, do it.Would love to 69

:what:

Marto65
27th September 2012, 11:33 AM
Tempting...

Get on it mate ... c'mon .. DO IT !!

Johnny Canuck
27th September 2012, 11:46 AM
:what: Whoa. That didn't come out to well posting from the phone. I should have added "love Rubes".

LarryLong
27th September 2012, 12:08 PM
Whoa. That didn't come out to well posting from the phone. I should have added "love Rubes".

Probably would have been autocorrected to "love rubs"

LeftyHoges
27th September 2012, 12:15 PM
Lefty, do it.


Get on it mate ... c'mon .. DO IT !!

Alright boys, you've twisted my arm, I'm in.

Will post shortly in the appropriate thread.

Marto65
27th September 2012, 12:20 PM
Another player for the East Coasters !! YEAH !!

LeftyHoges
27th September 2012, 12:21 PM
Another player for the East Coasters !! YEAH !!

Can I get a hat?

dc68
27th September 2012, 12:27 PM
Nice work Red.

Lobsta
27th September 2012, 12:29 PM
Alright boys, you've twisted my arm, I'm in.

Will post shortly in the appropriate thread.

Are you sure your bag and wedges can stand up to another champs so soon?

Prepare to learn some new swears WA.

sms316
27th September 2012, 12:31 PM
Can I get a hat? Are you aware that we are wearing beige pants on Friday?

Marto65
27th September 2012, 12:34 PM
Can I get a hat?

And a shirt ...

popper81
27th September 2012, 12:48 PM
LOOK OUT- The volcano Brothers are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

LeftyHoges
27th September 2012, 12:58 PM
Nice work Red.

Cheers! :smt023 Hope this doesn't affect your favouritism too much!


Are you sure your bag and wedges can stand up to another champs so soon?

Prepare to learn some new swears WA.

Shit, that reminds, gotta repair that lob wedge shaft before Saturday, thanks Lobby!

And Mega is a red-head, I'm sure he's taught WA all the same ones I know.


Are you aware that we are wearing beige pants on Friday?

Really? Do you think AndyP will let me borrow his? Will I fit into them?


And a shirt ...

Yes please, if I go topless in that hot WA sun I'll be redder than Tiger's sunday shirts.


LOOK OUT- The volcano Brothers are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

Not in the same groups though I believe. We'll have to shout at each other a few holes across!

Lobsta
27th September 2012, 01:07 PM
Shit, that reminds, gotta repair that lob wedge shaft before Saturday, thanks Lobby!
Round 2 with the tree?


Really? Do you think AndyP will let me borrow his? Will I fit into them?


Lefty. Are you trying to ask in a round about way if you have any chance of getting into AndyP's pants?




Trying for the next mod job?

LeftyHoges
27th September 2012, 01:16 PM
Round 2 with the tree?

Could be on Saturday, haven't repaired it from the champs yet. Too lazy.


Lefty. Are you trying to ask in a round about way if you have any chance of getting into AndyP's pants?




Trying for the next mod job?

Damn, you've seen through my brilliant plan!

Johnny Canuck
27th September 2012, 02:30 PM
Lefty, we've arranged free accommodation for you in Albany with Dave/Sven1.

LeftyHoges
27th September 2012, 02:32 PM
Lefty, we've arranged free accommodation for you in Albany with Dave/Sven1.

Awesome! Of course you realise that only one of us will come out alive... I'll have to beat him to death with his own shoe....

KristianJ
27th September 2012, 02:41 PM
Last year had potential until KJ came out and told us to bugga off! Migraine and the sofa bed...:( I think in hindsight I should have just joined you guys, since the only night where I ended getting any sleep was Sun night when Jono and Virge were gone and there was a proper bed for me to sleep in.

sms316
30th October 2012, 07:50 AM
This needs to move to May or June.

Jarro
30th October 2012, 07:55 AM
Why ??

sms316
30th October 2012, 07:56 AM
To get it away from the WA event.

Better climate.

The vibe

Webster
30th October 2012, 08:01 AM
Jarro, there was a fair bit of discussion around the dates for next years events whilst we had a reasonable quorum of interstaters in WA.

It was suggested that it might make more sense for the QLD champs to be a little earlier in the year (I thought July August was what was mentioned) so as to make the most of QLD's sunny weather at that time of the year, and also to give more interstaters the opportunity to get there.

Worth spitballing it at this stage at the very least??

damoocow
30th October 2012, 08:15 AM
To get it away from the WA event.

Better climate.

The vibe

since when is May/June a better climate?

sms316
30th October 2012, 08:16 AM
since when is May/June a better climate? It's 20 deg and sunny every day. Unless you want to go swimming it is perfect.

Webster
30th October 2012, 11:22 AM
And theres one more reason not to go to QLD.....

You forget about all the Ozgolfers who were there from the other states Just.....please try to keep up.

Do you have an opinion yourself?

shazza_rs
30th October 2012, 11:26 AM
My only question is - are there any WA blokes interested in making the journey to QLD for the champs? It seems that even getting away for one weekend in their own state is a tough ask.

It would seem like a waste of time changing the QLD champs dates and not have the WA blokes join us anyway. And the same in reverse.

sms316
30th October 2012, 11:27 AM
Yes Shaz, the lack of space between was mentioned by some WAnkers as an problem.

just
30th October 2012, 11:29 AM
Who besides yourself Jack and the aforementioned? August sounds fine for Qld, I think it's great time of year for it.

Shadesy
30th October 2012, 11:33 AM
i think idgolfguy and Zues were Looking at QLD. I would love to come but young family makes it hard, plus trips to the UK and US.

I am strongly looking at Victoria Champs though.

I think its a fair discussion to have, without having to resort to name calling without any real input. If its decided thats its best in Spet-November so be it, but everyone is entitled to an opinion.

sms316
30th October 2012, 11:39 AM
I'll leave it to you to decide, but feel free to report it. While you are at it can you explain to me how travelling just to play golf is a virtue? Take the wife and kids? Did they enjoy the trip Just me. The family stayed home. Thanks for asking.

Webster
30th October 2012, 11:40 AM
Shaz, theres a lot of interest from the WAnker crowd to come to the QLD champs, partly I suspect becasue they saw how much us Easties enjoyed their champs after making the effort, and they'd love to be part of the QLD event. But its difficult to expect a high degree of reciprocity when you have the two event so close together, notwithstanding the Fathers Day disaster from this year.

Just, I agree that August would be a great time to have it in QLD. I want to go to all three next year, and with them spread out a bit more I'm a much better chance of doing so.

A few questions for everyone to answer:

1. Is there a compelling reason for the QLD champs to stay in Sep-Nov ?
2. If they moved to July-Aug would this present any issues regard course availability, daylight, course conditions etc etc
3. If they moved to July-Aug would issues like accomodation and flights be easier to manage/cheaper?
4. If they moved to July - Aug would this mess with any other existing QLD Ozgolf events?

This is a discussion thread, not a decision making thread. There are no wrong questions or answers. Nor any need to be precsious about the whole concept of possibly moving things around a little.

Jack.

Captain Nemo
30th October 2012, 11:45 AM
1. Is there a compelling reason for the QLD champs to stay in Sep-Nov ? Prob not
2. If they moved to July-Aug would this present any issues regard course availability, daylight, course conditions etc etc maybe
3. If they moved to July-Aug would issues like accomodation and flights be easier to manage/cheaper? possibly
4. If they moved to July - Aug would this mess with any other existing QLD Ozgolf events? dunno im from NSW:lol:

I dont really care when its on as I'll make an effort to attend whenever it is.
But haveing a very young family, id most likely only be able to attend the 1 event each year and the QLD one appeals to me a bit more.
Just my 0.02....

just
30th October 2012, 11:49 AM
I think its a fair discussion to have, without having to resort to name calling without any real input. If its decided thats its best in Spet-November so be it, but everyone is entitled to an opinion.
Did you even read my post or do you have comprehension problems? It must be the latter. I was having a dig at four Qld'ers, four blokes who I hold in contempt and have no doubt they hold me in the same. Was it appropriate? No, but it happened anyway.

At no point did I mention it was or wasn't a good thing to discuss or that someone shouldn't have an opinion. In fact, go back over the past Ozgolf Champs and I've been someone who has always advocated changing times of year, starting times and venues.

So call me whatever you would like or report me for having a dig at those four blokessure, but don't make some holier than point about something that wasn't there.

So getting back to the point of this topic, mid-August sounds great and we should pick a new venue.

just
30th October 2012, 11:53 AM
1. Is there a compelling reason for the QLD champs to stay in Sep-Nov ? No
2. If they moved to July-Aug would this present any issues regard course availability, daylight, course conditions etc etc Don't know, Shavey would have an idea though.
3. If they moved to July-Aug would issues like accomodation and flights be easier to manage/cheaper? Don't know, Shavey would have an idea though
4. If they moved to July - Aug would this mess with any other existing QLD Ozgolf events? No

Mid-August is great, especially if it suits enough people from interstate.

Shadesy
30th October 2012, 11:56 AM
Wow, sensitive much, wasn't directed at anyone in particular as we are having the same discussion here.

I apologise that my comprehension skills are lacking and will work on them in the future. Please don't tell my work.

They think I speak England good.

just
30th October 2012, 12:00 PM
I am sensitive. Ask Shaz or SMS. They make me cry. You do to. Have you got an opinion on when we should hold the Ozgolf Champs in Qld?

Shadesy
30th October 2012, 12:06 PM
I am sensitive. Ask Shaz or SMS. They make me cry. You do to. Have you got an opinion on when we should hold the Ozgolf Champs in Qld?

I cannot comment in the course coring schedules, weather, pricing or anything really relevant.

WA are looking to get back to an April/May champs, but this may mean either skipping a year or having a less than desirable turnout.

Having said that. To Maximise the turnout to all 3, then a slight shift to an earlier time for the QLD champs which also avoids Father's Day and kids sporting event activities, (finals, trophies etc.) plus grand final days for both the big codes makes some sense to me.

Especially if the weather is nice and flights are also cheaper during the winter months.

Webster
30th October 2012, 12:11 PM
Shadesy, theres no reason why it couldnt be:

Vic - Feb
WA - May
QLD - August

The spacing between all three is important, as it moving QL forward a bit to avoid the things you mentioned. We need more input from the QLD'ers though, not JUST the angry ones (in all seriousness, he is a little bit nicer when you meet him in person)

LeftyHoges
30th October 2012, 12:34 PM
So apart from yourself, you had a drunk and 3 x ****wits. Quite the decision making body. Did you manage to sort out world peace?

He also had me, as I'm not one of the 4 QLD'ers.

So yes, world peace was discussed.

We have Jack and JC put together in a locked room with all the leaders from NATO, United Nations, Geneva Convention etc, and let those boys fart their hearts out until the officials have come up with a plan that suits everybody equally.

They'll do it quicker than you think.

Captain Nemo
30th October 2012, 12:43 PM
He also had me, as I'm not one of the 4 QLD'ers.

So yes, world peace was discussed.

We have Jack and JC put together in a locked room with all the leaders from NATO, United Nations, Geneva Convention etc, and let those boys fart their hearts out until the officials have come up with a plan that suits everybody equally.

They'll do it quicker than you think.
Lefty, you must be the drunk!:lol:

LeftyHoges
30th October 2012, 12:51 PM
Lefty, you must be the drunk!:lol:

I actually thought that too! The profile certainly fits! :lol:

But he originally said a drunk and 3 ****wits and then next post was about 4 QLD'ers, so I must have been left out.

I am disappoint.

sms316
30th October 2012, 12:58 PM
Is there an opportunity to fill more than one position?

Ferrins
30th October 2012, 12:59 PM
If the Champs are moved forward to July or August then my reign as champ will be shortened and this would make me sad.

LeftyHoges
30th October 2012, 01:10 PM
If the Champs are moved forward to July or August then my reign as champ will be shortened and this would make me sad.

Ask not what your OZgolf can do for you, ask what you can do for your OZgolf...

Shadesy
30th October 2012, 01:11 PM
If the Champs are moved forward to July or August then my reign as champ will be shortened and this would make me sad.

Ferries where are you based?

Are we having a champ playoff?

timah!
30th October 2012, 01:12 PM
July/Aug/Sep has an awful lot of club champs happening.

Ferrins
30th October 2012, 01:21 PM
Ferries where are you based?

Are we having a champ playoff?

It would have to be over 36 holes and had previously proposed Melbourne.

Shadesy
30th October 2012, 01:26 PM
It would have to be over 36 holes and had previously proposed Melbourne.

I'm in Melbs Maybe for Champs but defo the week after for work. If I can find a day off you're on.

I can maybe get us on Royal Melbourne.

just
30th October 2012, 01:38 PM
Is there an opportunity to fill more than one position?
Sure Sean, why not. I'm all for opportunity.


If the Champs are moved forward to July or August then my reign as champ will be shortened and this would make me sad.
I've got faith that you can shark it for another year and become the back to back champ. Seize the day!

Ferrins
30th October 2012, 01:42 PM
I'm in Melbs Maybe for Champs but defo the week after for work. If I can find a day off you're on.

I can maybe get us on Royal Melbourne.

I would love to play the Melbourne champs but absolutely no chance as that is prime time for tennis after the Aussie Open. I am thinking about riding my Vespa from Brisbane to the next WA champs so we could play off in Perth.

Ferrins
30th October 2012, 01:44 PM
I've got faith that you can shark it for another year and become the back to back champ. Seize the day![/QUOTE]

Might not give me enough time to get to 16 h'cap.

sms316
30th October 2012, 01:48 PM
I would love to play the Melbourne champs but absolutely no chance as that is prime time for tennis after the Aussie Open. I am thinking about riding my Vespa from Brisbane to the next WA champs so we could play off in Perth. Ferrins and Nuffie. A match made in heaven.

Captain Nemo
30th October 2012, 01:49 PM
I've got faith that you can shark it for another year and become the back to back champ. Seize the day!

Might not give me enough time to get to 16 h'cap.[/QUOTE]

Faaaaaark off, then you will def end up in this thread....
http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/17963-WTF-No-way-you-re-off

BrisVegas
30th October 2012, 01:57 PM
Earlier in the year is fine by me. Venue is prob due for a change too.

Lobsta
30th October 2012, 02:31 PM
I thought the prevailing reason behind the Sep-Oct-ish time slot was because any earlier and you run into the pennants and club champs timetable.

There's never going to be a perfect time for everyone. The fathers day was likely less than ideal this year, but wasn't the reason for that primarily because someone had already booked out our preferred dates?

It's all good to sit here and have a 3 month flog(sock) fest over dates and prevailing weather, el nino and the grain of the greens in the different seasons. But the longer we sit on the pot without shitting, the less likely we are to get the dates we want anyway and be back to square one.

Have we even come to a consensus on the location of the champs? Because the where and when are interrelated. Dickie floated the idea of a northern NSW location, which had some steam, but that deflates the earlier in the year somewhat, and vice versa with a FNQ idea I heard kicking around.

And realistically, what is likely to happen is everybody sits here and argues over everything, and then Shavey will throw up a thread and everyone will put their name down as usual.

My 2c: I don't care where or when it is, I'll be there. This year's champs was some of the best fun I've ever had, playing the worst golf in the world. I wouldn't mind, if possible, playing different courses Sat and Sun, but I realise for that, they'd have to be closely located. I also wouldn't mind not seeing Pelican for a very long time, because that Sunday round still gives me nightmares. I also wouldn't mind not seeing SMS naked again for a very, very long time, though I realise that is even less likely than the Pelican thing.

TL;DR - I don't care where or when, but organisation sooner rather than later.

Lobby

sms316
30th October 2012, 02:43 PM
My 2c: I don't care where or when it is, I'll be there. This year's champs was some of the best fun I've ever had, playing the worst golf in the world. I wouldn't mind, if possible, playing different courses Sat and Sun, but I realise for that, they'd have to be closely located. I also wouldn't mind not seeing Pelican for a very long time, because that Sunday round still gives me nightmares. I also wouldn't mind not seeing SMS naked again for a very, very long time, though I realise that is even less likely than the Pelican thing.


Don't go to WA then. Those boys get up to stuff that is far worse.

Lobsta
30th October 2012, 03:07 PM
Don't go to WA then. Those boys get up to stuff that is far worse.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/30/dazamy7e.jpg

ddasey
30th October 2012, 03:17 PM
Don't go to WA then. Those boys get up to stuff that is far worse.

20427

Lobsta
30th October 2012, 03:20 PM
20427

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/30/u6asejut.jpg

Marto65
30th October 2012, 03:20 PM
I didnt drink that much.

Therefore ... I must be a ****wit.

Not real sure what I did to cop that.

Mods ... is that worse than calling someone a bell end?

idgolfguy
30th October 2012, 03:43 PM
I learnt what 'Bell-end' means at WA champs.

TourFit
30th October 2012, 04:21 PM
I thought that bellend was nowhere NEAR as bad as some of the name calling on here.

It's hard to get drunk with the boys Marto when you're the first to bed...:lol: We shoulda renamed you Captain Snooze!

Johnny Canuck
30th October 2012, 04:44 PM
I thought that bellend was nowhere NEAR as bad as some of the name calling on here.

It's hard to get drunk with the boys Marto when you're the first to bed...:lol: We shoulda renamed you Captain Snooze!

The Easties took to calling you "the Sandman" as you recounted your round for the 26th time.

Jarro
30th October 2012, 04:52 PM
Personally i don't really mind if the QLD Champs moves forward a bit.

I doubt i'll be able to attend any other Champs next year anyway so not an issue for me when they'll be held.

BrettM
30th October 2012, 05:04 PM
The Brisbane District GA have changed pennant season next year from August 4 - September 15.

markTHEblake
30th October 2012, 07:03 PM
July is too bloody cold. If the Victorians prefer the cooler months then let them have their champs in winter!

LeftyHoges
30th October 2012, 07:04 PM
July is too bloody cold. If the Victorians prefer the cooler months then let them have their champs in winter!

How is July too cold? 15-20* too cold?

Soft.

sms316
30th October 2012, 07:09 PM
July is too bloody cold. If the Victorians prefer the cooler months then let them have their champs in winter! Simple. Don't play in the morning.

markTHEblake
30th October 2012, 07:26 PM
How is July too cold? 15-20* too cold?Soft.I know someone in Siberia who thinks a warm day is -5 Celsius and others who shiver at under 30. The words hot, warm, cold are all relative. But hey if i am soft lets play in Darwin in Late November then.

haysey
30th October 2012, 07:44 PM
FNQ champs in January. That'd be good.

Captain Nemo
5th November 2012, 10:40 AM
http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/31627-Golf-Courses-in-Mexico

Daves
5th November 2012, 10:42 AM
FNQ champs in January. That'd be good.

Stick to your Biroing big fella.

Webster
23rd December 2012, 09:37 AM
BUMP.

Do we have a date and venue for the QLD champs locked in yet?

Jarro
23rd December 2012, 11:32 AM
Give it 6 more months at least jack

Webster
23rd December 2012, 11:38 AM
Why does it take so long to lock in Jarro?

I'm a busy man and my weekends next year are filling up fast. Is it too much to ask that you blokes pick a date and we can all start making arrangments to get there?

markTHEblake
23rd December 2012, 11:39 AM
Good point jack. On one hand It does make sense to lock the date in and book the course/s later.

Jarro
23rd December 2012, 11:49 AM
Jack, why don't you list the dates you are free, and we'll try and book something in to suit ?

I don't know why it takes so long to organise ? Epic events are always tough to plan i guess.

Marto65
23rd December 2012, 11:52 AM
If anyone wants to do a reconnaissance trip in the next two weeks, let me know. I'm keen.

Webster
23rd December 2012, 11:54 AM
Jarro, I would never be so rude as to suggest that the event fit in with my personal schedule.

But in fairness to interstaters who would like to bolster attendance this event, we should at least know by now what is the agreed date, and the general location (the course specifics can be sorted out later). It is a big and expensive commitment to fly interstate to be at these events, and a decent amount of prior notice allows arangments to be made with more ease. I appreciate that the locals who can jump in the car and drive there can do so at short notice, but it's not that easy for the rest of us.

Can we just have the date and the location locked in very soon please.

Jarro
24th December 2012, 01:48 PM
If anyone wants to do a reconnaissance trip in the next two weeks, let me know. I'm keen.

First week of the new year sound good to me :)

Jarro
24th December 2012, 01:49 PM
Jarro, I would never be so rude as to suggest that the event fit in with my personal schedule.

But in fairness to interstaters who would like to bolster attendance this event, we should at least know by now what is the agreed date, and the general location (the course specifics can be sorted out later). It is a big and expensive commitment to fly interstate to be at these events, and a decent amount of prior notice allows arangments to be made with more ease. I appreciate that the locals who can jump in the car and drive there can do so at short notice, but it's not that easy for the rest of us.

Can we just have the date and the location locked in very soon please.

Not suggesting for a minute that we should plan everything around you Jack.

As if we would anyway :roll:

sms316
24th December 2012, 01:54 PM
Jarro, I would never be so rude as to suggest that the event fit in with my personal schedule. But in fairness to interstaters who would like to bolster attendance this event, we should at least know by now what is the agreed date, and the general location (the course specifics can be sorted out later). It is a big and expensive commitment to fly interstate to be at these events, and a decent amount of prior notice allows arangments to be made with more ease. I appreciate that the locals who can jump in the car and drive there can do so at short notice, but it's not that easy for the rest of us.Can we just have the date and the location locked in very soon please.The WA lads have shown nothing but professionalism in this regard.

Jarro
24th December 2012, 01:57 PM
The WA lads have shown nothing but professionalism in this regard.

They have .... kudos to them !

Marto65
24th December 2012, 02:47 PM
First week of the new year sound good to me :)

2nd of J ? Reddy Bay on the 4th ...

muldude
24th December 2012, 04:30 PM
Wow, was bored and read the entire thread. I want to play in this but where and when is it ?

Yes, I know very sad to be reading on Xmas eave but have a epic day on the sauce tomoz so I'm resting up.

Deano

PeteyD
31st December 2012, 08:04 AM
Jun July ;)

sms316
31st December 2012, 08:06 AM
At least 6 weeks earlier than WA.

PeteyD
31st December 2012, 08:14 AM
May or June?

damoocow
31st December 2012, 08:20 AM
not in Winter preferably

Dotty
31st December 2012, 08:37 AM
Won't St George and Collingwood be playing their final games in August? ;)

matty
31st December 2012, 09:10 PM
Who and who?

kev
1st January 2013, 10:35 AM
This sorted by Shavey yet?

Courty
1st January 2013, 11:29 AM
I can only assume that if Byron proves to be unsuitable then it will be a likely return to Pelican.

What happened to the Gold Coast option that was discussed earlier?

timah!
1st January 2013, 11:55 AM
What happened to the Gold Coast option that was discussed earlier?

I still think Palm Meadows would make a great option.
Emerald Lakes under lights one night would be great as a side round...

Marto65
1st January 2013, 12:15 PM
Problems with Byron? Let us know before we book everything.

But be prepared to go down the coast and organise it all.

Lagerlover
1st January 2013, 12:33 PM
If Gold Coast, Emerald Lakes under lights would be great.

If Byron, would you pair it up with a game at Ocean Shores?

timah!
1st January 2013, 12:42 PM
Isn't the champs trophy already the 'Duncan Bennett memorial cup'?

Shadesy
2nd January 2013, 07:27 PM
BUMP.

Do we have a date and venue for the QLD champs locked in yet?

Yep!

Ferrins
2nd January 2013, 07:38 PM
Do I get appearance money?

IamViva
2nd January 2013, 07:46 PM
Yep!
when would that be sir? :mrgreen:

jaybam
2nd January 2013, 07:47 PM
Do I get appearance money? Only if you win the birdie money and hit it past the reds.

Shadesy
2nd January 2013, 08:08 PM
when would that be sir? :mrgreen:

Errrr I was more agreeing with Jacks post as I am most likely in for QLD champs.

We already have the OzGolf champs date if your interested ;-)