2012 ACT Ozgolf One Day Classic - Sunday 23rd December, Gungahlin Lakes

[WBennett]

G'day all

As its heading towards the end of the year and most people may start holidays a day or two early, I was thinking of organising the ACT Ozgolf One Day Classic on Sunday 23rd December. Comp format is single stableford running with the pro-comp on the day.

I've requested two groups around 11:30am, giving enough time for interstaters to make the journey to Canberra's Gungahlin Lakes to join locals Monsta65 and Dannycallaz. The invite is open to other Canberra players including TG01, Morgy, Jerry Springer, Bluescooter etc AGU handicap is required.

Express your interest below.

[sms316]

Who is this mythical "tg01" that you speak of?

1. sms316
2. chrisogigolo

[WBennett]

Nice work SMS - our first interstate entrant.

Better add my name

1. sms316
2. chrisogigolo
3. wbennett

[Grunt]

I will add in pencil for now should know by the end of the weekend. Got to have a game with TG in 2012.

[Dotty]

Perfect. Family Xmas stuff gets done-and-dusted on the 16th.

Count me in.

[WBennett]

Excellent. Welcome back Dotty!

Monsta is in, just at the Range now.

1. sms316
2. chrisogigolo
3. wbennett
4. Dotty
5. Grunt (pencil)
6. Monsta65
7.
8.

[WBennett]

TG01 will be heading to Coffs Harbour and is no chance.

I think he is afraid.

[sms316]

TG01 will be heading to Coffs Harbour and is no chance.I think he is afraid. Is he worried that bully andigold might turn up?

[Dotty]

tg01 is afraid that his handicap is now higher than Grunt's.

[Monsta]

Will there be something to play for on this day? beside bragging rights?

[qbnchopper]

1. sms316
2. chrisogigolo
3. wbennett
4. Dotty
5. Grunt (pencil)
6. Monsta65
7. Qbnchopper (pencil)
8.
Do I have to play the 10th hole ?

[Grunt]

TG01 will be heading to Coffs Harbour and is no chance.

I think he is afraid.


tg01 is afraid that his handicap is now higher than Grunt's.

Bugga, is he really off more than me? I better have a game and blow out a little more.

[Dotty]

Bugga, is he really off more than me? I better have a game and blow out a little more.
It was heading that way. I think he was off 6, when we played at Wollongong the year before Federal, and 14 at the last Mt Broughton game.

As for playing for something ... I'll throw in four bottles of wine for best net, 'Bob Holland', a NTP and a long drive.

[Monsta]

It was heading that way. I think he was off 6, when we played at Wollongong the year before Federal, and 14 at the last Mt Broughton game.

As for playing for something ... I'll throw in four bottles of wine for best net, 'Bob Holland', a NTP and a long drive.

I have a dozen Penta's that I can throw in

[WBennett]

What is the Bob Holland award? Best moustache?

TG is off 13. What is Dotty off is the million dollar question...

[Dotty]

What is the Bob Holland award? Best moustache?

TG is off 13. What is Dotty off is the million dollar question...
Worst score, after his five consecutive ducks in the mid-80's.

10.3, so you have to give me .4 of a shot.

[Monsta]

Worst score, after his five consecutive ducks in the mid-80's.

10.3, so you have to give me .4 of a shot.

Hey Benno,

What hole has match index of .4?? I cant remember????

[Dotty]

Hey Benno,

What hole has match index of .4?? I cant remember????
I've got Excel, a laser printer and some time on my hands. It looks like every hole will be .4

[WBennett]

Will there be something to play for on this day? beside bragging rights?

I'm sure AndyP can organise a Merit Bar for this highly prestigious event.

[WBennett]

Hey Benno,

What hole has match index of .4?? I cant remember????

The 19th. .4 is the difference between a middie and a schooner.

[sms316]

I'm sure AndyP can organise a Merit Bar for this highly prestigious event. If not, Club 14 will sort something out.

[WBennett]

Boys

I'll need Names and Golflink numbers early next week. We have a tentative 7, I'd like to see if we can make it 8.

Get around it boys!

[Grunt]

Make me pen.
Will give you my glink number tomorrow.

[WBennett]

Thanks Grunt

I'm off line from lunch til Monday so happy to get details by then

[WBennett]

We have 2 groups booked in around 11:30 for the Sunday. The ACT Cup is go!

[sms316]

Would it be poor form to catch a dozen cane toads and release the bastards in Canberra?

[Monsta]

Would it be poor form to catch a dozen cane toads and release the bastards in Canberra?
You dont think that we suffer enough with the politician infestation SMS ???

[Andrew]

I would love to make this one, however I am unavailable on the 23rd. I need to get down to Canberra for a hit again soon.

Have a great day guys.

[WBennett]

Shame Andrew, it would have been good to catch up. If you ever feel like heading down, give me a yell and I'll see what I can do. I assume you are over the injuries are back playing again?

[Andrew]

Shame Andrew, it would have been good to catch up. If you ever feel like heading down, give me a yell and I'll see what I can do. I assume you are over the injuries are back playing again?

I have really only been back into it properly for the last few months when I joined Bonnie Doon. I still can't walk 18, so I have to use a cart when playing comp, which I don't like, but at least it allows me to play golf.

[qbnchopper]

Benno - I'm a bit black texta - the fat **** will be there ......

Do I have to play that ****en 10th hole tho ?

[Monsta]

Do I have to play that ****en 10th hole tho ?

If we have to, you have to qbnchopper !! You are not the only one that hates that ****en hole.....

[sms316]

If we have to, you have to qbnchopper !! You are not the only one that hates that ****en hole..... Everyone thinks it is a shocker.

[Monsta]

Everyone thinks it is a shocker.

Its easy to play, punch 3/4 7i down the middle, then again, then again and 2 putt for 5..... how hard is that????

[sms316]

Its easy to play, punch 3/4 7i down the middle, then again, then again and 2 putt for 5..... how hard is that???? Benno's way is entertaining. A couple of snipers OOB and walk to 11.

[Monsta]

Benno's way is entertaining. A couple of snipers OOB and walk to 11.

The moved the OOB back by about 4-5m but it still seems to attract pills, almost as much as the water on the other side.....

Heaps easier to just put a wipe on the card and walk the extra distance to 11. Gives you time to eat your pie...........

[WBennett]

I've found a new way of wiping it lately.

Pull it into the trees, attempt a miracle shot out, strike a tree and ricochet 90 degrees OOB for an easy wipe.

[WBennett]

And we have our 8th - welcome BlueScooter, who has played with SMS, Dotty and Grunter at various other Ozgolf Days.

Looking forward to it boys!

[qbnchopper]

I actually played the 10th before it was clustered and it was a simple hole. I was sorta surprised they chagned it as you had to be a righty hooker to hit it out - unless someone got clocked of course .... looking forwrd to meeting you guys !

[WBennett]

Looks like we have a full dozen, or a dozen fools. What determines a merit bar event?

11:32 - Benno, Dotty, Grunt, Qbn Chopper
11:40 - Monsta, SMS316, Chrisso Gigolo, Blue Scooter (serial Ho and Mt Broughton victim)
11:48 - Jerry Springer (from The Golf Forum), Mrs Jerry, Philty Phil (Mt Broughton) and Dento The Tripod

Should be a cracker of an afternoon. Here is hoping we get a wind up like we had today.

[Grunt]

Looking forward to it. See you guys down there. Will pick up the 5i tomorrow so I have a full bag once again.

[Dotty]

Looking forward to it. See you guys down there. Will pick up the 5i tomorrow so I have a full bag once again.
Grunt, PM me with a time, and I'll pick you up on the way through. I think it is 2.5 hours from your place to Canberra.

Benno, can we now take a right off the highway at the Queanbeyan/Airport turnoff, or do we still have to continue down to Yowani to get there?

[sms316]

You could, but you wouldn't.

[WBennett]

Dotty - I would. Veer off on the Monaro Hwy turn and go right to Horse Park Drive. Follow it through the rapidly multiplying sets of lights til you hit Gundaroo Road and turn left, then follow through the roundabouts and you get to the club.

Don't speed on Horse Park. It's a favourite spot for the Revenue Cameras.

2.5 hours from the Cross Roads is easy.

[Grunt]

Dotty. I think I remember the way Benno is describing, just have to remember it off hand as last time I went there it was using the GPS.

[Monsta]

Guys you can always ring either me or Benno just before you hit ACT border & we can give directions, pm for contact details

[Dotty]

No problem, as I have a GPS in the car.

Just didn't want to get caught by an old Canberra 'favourite', being within 500m of the destination but no connecting road. (Done a few visits to Nicholls (Gold Creek), but always driving from the casino or Kingston.)

[WBennett]

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[WBennett]

Forecast for Sunday is 35.

Perfect

[sms316]

Forecast for Sunday is 35.

Perfect
That's about 20 higher than last year.

[WBennett]

I was wearing a jumper on the first tee last year....

[Grunt]

Guess we will have to stay hydrated then ;)

[Monsta]

Guess we will have to stay hydrated then ;)

Beer counts doesnt it??????

[Grunt]

What! Are there any other hydration fluids available?

[Monsta]

Of course there is, whiskey, bourbon, tequilla, tequilla, tequilla. Oh and some funny thing called water, but its sposed to be bad for you so I dont drink it.

[WBennett]

We've had one pull out (Mrs Jerry Springer in the last of our three groups), so if DannyCallaz, Morgy or any of the other boys want in, we have a spot available.

[sms316]

Welshy?

[WBennett]

Welshy has not been seen since the legendary Federal day...

[Dotty]

Welshy has not been seen since the legendary Federal day...
I'm prepared this year.
I've scheduled my weekend work to start at 9pm in Sydney, so I must leave Canberra by 6pm. And soberer.

One sleep to go.

[bluescooter]

Updated forecast. Looking forward to catching up with the Ozgolf guys.

Sunday 23 December Summary
http://www.bom.gov.au/images/symbols/large/showers.png
Min 15
Max 32
Shower or two.
Canberra area Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and the chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly and light increasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day.

[WBennett]

And soberer.



Is Andrew driving again this year :)

[Grunt]

So has that weather forecast got every weather condition in one day covered? Light Spray jacket and umbrella enough or are we going to need thermals as well?

[WBennett]

Its bloody hot today and I expect the same tomorrow

[Monsta]

So has that weather forecast got every weather condition in one day covered? Light Spray jacket and umbrella enough or are we going to need thermals as well?

Don't think you will need the thermals Grunt, but it is Canberra, best to be prepared for everything :lol:

[Grunt]

Last time it was freezing early

[WBennett]

I just finished 9 holes and it was still 31 half an hour ago with a hot breeze. The easterly has just kicked in and we are about to cop a thunderstorm if all goes well. It hasn't rained properly here in about 3 months so any rain is good rain!

[Grunt]

Dotty and I are on our way.

[WBennett]

Excellent. Wait til you find me before you register as I'll get you the guests rate.

I've had a thought though - Howlong has recips. You might be right anyway!

[Grunt]

Think there is a condition about living within 100km of Howlong.
At Goulborn now.

[Monsta]

It's a scorcher out there today, looks like a good day,
Warning to all playing in the ACT Christmas Classic, I will have camera in hand today, so fashion fails and terrible swings will be documented and posted......

[sms316]

It's a scorcher out there today, looks like a good day,Warning to all playing in the ACT Christmas Classic, I will have camera in hand today, so fashion fails and terrible swings will be documented and posted...... Is Hoges playing?

[Monsta]

Is Hoges playing?

Does he have a terrible swing??? Cause he would never be a fashion fail :lol:

[Grunt]

Will be at the club in around 5 min.

[WBennett]

OK - I am dealing with bawling kids. Give me 15 minutes!

[sms316]

9 hole update;

SMS 18
Monsta 17
Gigolo 17

[Grunt]

Grunt 19
Dotty 17
Benno 13

[sms316]

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[WBennett]

Giggity Giggity

Thanks to the ten blokes that turned up to make a great day.

We have a winner and few will be impressed but Nee South Wales finest went one under to shoot 71 and 38 points.

Runners up were Dotty Monsta and Chrissoe with 34

Thanks to those who travelled. Pie man Dotty and Grunt all did the miles. Thanks boys, you made the day awesome.

Great day boys, Sydney boys should make an effort next year.

[Grunt]

Thanks for another great round.

Sorry to kick TG's butt. Benno to confirm but I think it was 10 & 9 due to 15 clubs in TG's bag. ;)

[WBennett]

I think you won a world record 11 and 10

[sms316]

This event deserves a merit bar.

[WBennett]

If that does not deserve a merit bar nothing does

[Grunt]

Home safe. Dotty, thanks for driving me to Canberra today.

[Monsta]

Not sure if a merit bar is deserved with shorts like these.......
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[Monsta]

One of the few time we could see Grunt's drive......

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[Monsta]

The only time Benno was happy (on the 1st)

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[Monsta]

A very gracious winner, despite the shorts.....

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[Monsta]

I did say that ugly swings would be documented......

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[Dotty]

Thanks Benno for organising everything.

Thanks for all that turned up and made it a great day.

Thanks Welshy for not being there this time, and making us drink beer on the verandah at Federal until 9pm.

[Monsta]

Dotty keeping his eye on the ball....

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[Monsta]

Best dressed for the day (slightly biased cause this is me)

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[Monsta]

Thanks to everyone for a great day, everyone that travelled, Benno for organising and SMS for playing well, he made it look easy today.
Fantastic to have an OZgolf day in Canberra.. look forward to having many more in the future.

[BenM]

Crikey SMS did you have a big night last night? Either someone threw up all over your shorts or you got dressed drunk and in the dark!

[WBennett]

I still have no idea how we missed the storm. I saw lightning on six, seven, eleven and 18 but we avoided the rain and it has belted down the last couple of hours.

Glad to hear the boys are home; I am sure Grunt slept most of the way. Sms smoked it all day to win a grade I believe. Denton melted and has learned not to have eight beers in eight holes when it's 35 degrees

[Dotty]

Benno - I'm a bit black texta - the fat **** will be there ......

Do I have to play that ****en 10th hole tho ?
Piece of piss. You just need to play it like an associate ...

7 wood to 145m.
5 hybrid to back left apron.
Two putts for 4/3.

[Grunt]

The 10th Hole Sucks big Time!!!!

[sms316]

And my son has broken the trophy already. Running repairs required.

#littleprick

[Monsta]

And my son has broken the trophy already. Running repairs required.

#littleprick

WHAT?????? I put a lot of time and sweat (tiny bit of blood too) into that masterpiece sms :lol:

[sms316]

By tomorrow arvo the ball will be 3 wood height rather than driver.

[Grunt]

WHAT?????? I put a lot of time and sweat (tiny bit of blood too) into that masterpiece sms :lol:

I feel your pain Monsta65, a golfer who shall remain nameless , but may have asked a few questions about cats, had no respect for the Dummy Spit Pink 5 wood trophy that he won and it was never seen again after the 2006 Bribie Island Champs.

[sms316]

Big thanks to Dotty for donating a couple of Pennant Hills' finest drops. The Riesling went down a treat on Christmas Day and the 2007 Geoff Merrill Cab Sav is going gangbusters right now.