WA Champs - Gavin Simms Memorial Cup 2013 - Official Thread

[AndyP]

Sorry AP, I thought this was a known fact?
I thought there had been a different charity on another year and it's not the shortest thread going around.

I'll set the bar up soon.

[Mububban]

Is 22 high enough for you to play against me Mububban.
Jesus, I didn't realize we had to play against other people. I'm starting to get a bit nervous about this golf day.

I'd say 22 for me is between realistic and way off depending on the day :D I tend to shoot dot on 100 around "nicer/harder" course layouts and low-mid 90s for generous public courses. Only broken 90 twice ever and that was at Hill View (easy as). It's the bunkers on better courses that kill me!

[Shortylook]

I'd say 22 for me is between realistic and way off depending on the day :D I tend to shoot dot on 100 around "nicer/harder" course layouts and low-mid 90s for generous public courses. Only broken 90 twice ever and that was at Hill View (easy as). It's the bunkers on better courses that kill me!
Yessss, I've found my opposition,unless there is someone else there that is a smidge higher than 22. I'm going to struggle big time with grass greens, I haven't played one in ages. 2 weeks ago I played at Pinny with a cousin and I had 100+ and both times at THE CUT, I shot 112 and 115. So ill guess ill see how I go, no mid to low 90's for me like my home track I guess, but no raking the sand on every put either.

[simmsy]

It's the bunkers on better courses that kill me!


mmmmmm
The Cut
Meadow Springs
Secret Harbour


I'd suggest you get to the beach for some practice sessions.
;)

[LeftyHoges]

hocko usually donates via:

helicopters
broken shafts
language violations
3jacks
shanks
bunker to bunker
4jacks
41putts/rd

I got those top 5 heavily covered too.

[Johnny Canuck]

I got those top 5 heavily covered too. I have been reported to the pro shop by a group of older ladies in a prior champs for #3.A case of snap hooks will do that to you.

[simmsy]

The peaceful Sunday morning surrounds butchered to death by the blood curdling screams of C. U. *. T!

They certainly had the shits with "that American"

[LeftyHoges]

I have been reported to the pro shop by a group of older ladies in a prior champs for #3.A case of snap hooks will do that to you.

When I was a young junior I had a worse temper than now (astonishing I know!) but played one day with a middle aged lady. I was very calm, very reserved and really held myself together well, muttering only the occasional swear word under my breath.

I finished the round and a few minutes later the captain pulled me into his office. He told me that the lady had complained about my language.

I was flabbergasted! I didn't think there was any way she could have heard any of the naughty words I had said!

It turns out she didn't. The one she complained about was when I hit my ball out of bounds on 16 and said "Bugger!" in no more than a normal conversational tone.

I didn't bother holding back next time I played with her. Got a wink from the captain that day, before he had to "officially" give me what for.

Fun times. :lol:

[idgolfguy]

I have been reported to the pro shop by a group of older ladies in a prior champs for #3.A case of snap hooks will do that to you.
Damned Yankee!

[Johnny Canuck]

The peaceful Sunday morning surrounds butchered to death by the blood curdling screams of C. U. *. T!They certainly had the shits with "that American"Horseshit!I dropped 3 loud f bombs on consecutive tees. I intentionally held back on the c bomb that was coming because I saw the ladies. Lefty, great work.

[simmsy]

The peaceful Sunday morning surrounds butchered to death by the blood curdling screams of F. U. *. K!





They certainly had the shits with "that American"



Sorry John. Changed for the purpose of historical correctness.



We any chance of playing Mandurah 9 holes Friday 9 holes Saturday u reckon???

[Ashes]

We any chance of playing Mandurah 9 holes Friday 9 holes Saturday u reckon???

Might be tough fitting in an extra 9 holes Saturday after the Secrets round takes 6+ hours...

[idgolfguy]

We any chance of playing Mandurah 9 holes Friday 9 holes Saturday u reckon???
I'd be keen ... as usual. More golf the better.
As an idea, extended betting:
Within group
Winners for 9s and Match (stableford or matchplay)

With bits (50c) going to Beyond Blue.
NTPs,Long drive, Ferrets, Sandies, any others to be thought of.

If we have multiple groups, the group that raises the highest bits gets $1 from every player outside that group to split between them.

[rubin]

Might be tough fitting in an extra 9 holes Saturday after the Secrets round takes 6+ hours...

Unless we get held up behind a Jap group again, there should be no need under any circumstances for it take more than 5hrs.

[rubin]

Shades, apologies for not doing it sooner, but i've transferred the deposit to you for the saturday night. I'm out for the Friday unfortunately.

[Shadesy]

Might be tough fitting in an extra 9 holes Saturday after the Secrets round takes 6+ hours...

I have purposely left off any Saturday Golf for this reason. With Lunch also provided after Secrets as well, I thought it would be a good chance to sit and relax and have a beer without having to rush off for the next golf appointment. I wouldn't expect the last group in till about 2.30-3 and food can take a while there.

Happy to leave it open for those that want to play on Saturday (I would have a game for sure), but nothing official has been booked.

KB is just down the road but they want you done by 6, Mandurah and Pinjarra also options.

[Bruce Dickinson]

from a conversation had with a client only last week, the deal is all but done in respect to Maylands. It will undergo some serious renovations/redesign/redevelopment, and be under full control of Burswood (re: Packer) by 2017.

He didn't know if it will be a private access course once they have control, or if it will be a public access arrangement.

I did read the other day though that a developer (Qube comes to mind, but I might be mistaken) is looking at Araluen in line with an expansion and/or development program. As I understood it, the view was to bring in another international type tournament.....
this will be on the City of Bayswater council minutes if any deal is done

[rubin]

I'd say 22 for me is between realistic and way off depending on the day :D I tend to shoot dot on 100 around "nicer/harder" course layouts and low-mid 90s for generous public courses. Only broken 90 twice ever and that was at Hill View (easy as). It's the bunkers on better courses that kill me!

Im not having a go here - but what do u describe as nicer/harder courses?
As OMS said, best u get some bunker practice in. The Cut and Secrets have fairways that require either long bunker carry's, or will run your ball into them, and Meadow Springs have bunkers that are as big as some par 3's on a few holes (exaggerated for effect).


I got those top 5 heavily covered too.

You haven't met Tiger have you....? He'll make you look like a well mannered school boy.

[rubin]

Good to hear, great cause.

How is the money raised? Donations


Bets, side bets, hooliganism!

Just a thought - what about a fine system? i.e 3 putts are a dollar into the tin, broken clubs are $5 into the tin etc.....

[Pieface]

Mubbs...Apart from generally being not good at golf I used to struggle a lot with bunkers at nicer courses.

Without knowing what your exact problem is and assuming you mean bunkers around the greens...

If you find you can basically blade **** out of it or you pick it clean and hit it way too far I would ask if you are using your sandwedge? A normal sandwedge in a set will be like 12-14* of bounce. It's just too much bounce for most better courses bunkers (typically much firmer than public courses bunkers) and if you are trying to lay the club open it just gets worse.

Make sure you have a gap wedge or a lobbie with around 8* and you'll probably get more reliable results IME.

Of course if you just can't hit it out of a fairway bunker you are ****ed :)

[/chopperlifeskills]

[Mububban]

mmmmmm
The Cut
Meadow Springs
Secret Harbour

I'd suggest you get to the beach for some practice sessions.
;)

I'm planning on having a lesson on bunker play before the champs weekend to avoid total embarrassing myself :)

[Mububban]

We any chance of playing Mandurah 9 holes Friday 9 holes Saturday u reckon???

I'm in if we can get on. Getting time off dad duty is rare so the more golf I can squeeze in the better!

[Ashes]

I have purposely left off any Saturday Golf for this reason. With Lunch also provided after Secrets as well, I thought it would be a good chance to sit and relax and have a beer without having to rush off for the next golf appointment. I wouldn't expect the last group in till about 2.30-3 and food can take a while there.

Happy to leave it open for those that want to play on Saturday (I would have a game for sure), but nothing official has been booked.

KB is just down the road but they want you done by 6, Mandurah and Pinjarra also options.

What time is the last group teeing off?

I was exaggerating a bit, reckon about 5hrs or so given we're off from 8 and won't have a heap of public groups in front.

PGN comp groups start from 7 and its stroke play for October though...

[rubin]

What time is the last group teeing off?

I was exaggerating a bit, reckon about 5hrs or so given we're off from 8 and won't have a heap of public groups in front.

PGN comp groups start from 7 and its stroke play for October though...

Is it?

[Shadesy]

What time is the last group teeing off?

I was exaggerating a bit, reckon about 5hrs or so given we're off from 8 and won't have a heap of public groups in front.

PGN comp groups start from 7 and its stroke play for October though...

We have 6 tee times from 8am. Dont think they do 2 tee starts.. so looking at 9ish?

[LeftyHoges]

Just a thought - what about a fine system? i.e 3 putts are a dollar into the tin, broken clubs are $5 into the tin etc.....

I worked off this system last year.

I don't think the $20 I put in Saturday night was enough... :roll:

[Ashes]

Is it?

It is. All PGN comp rounds in October and November are stroke to accommodate their club champs format.

[rubin]

r u playing in it this year?

[Ashes]

r u playing in it this year?

Yep. The fans expect me to defend my title and I wouldn't want to let them down.

[Shadesy]

Yep. The fans expect me to defend my title and I wouldn't want to let them down.

Better not nominate an OG day as your Champs round... We all know how they end up.

If the PGN comp is Stroke, I think we will give the comp idea a miss.

[rubin]

Better not nominate an OG day as your Champs round... We all know how they end up.

If the PGN comp is Stroke, I think we will give the comp idea a miss.

it would be a very slow day at Secrets if it was a stroke round.

If anyone in PGN had a brain, they would play one of (or all of) the days at somewhere like Maylands.....

[sms316]

If the PGN comp is Stroke, I think we will give the comp idea a miss.Not playing an optional comp is poor form.

[Ashes]

Better not nominate an OG day as your Champs round... We all know how they end up.

If the PGN comp is Stroke, I think we will give the comp idea a miss.

Wasn't I sitting in second place after the Saturday round at last years champs? It was only on the Sunday when I lowered my colours.

[Ashes]

it would be a very slow day at Secrets if it was a stroke round.

If anyone in PGN had a brain, they would play one of (or all of) the days at somewhere like Maylands.....

I thought the same thing till I shot 93 at Maylands a few weeks ago.

But I'll feel better about successfully defending my title on a decent track.

[LeftyHoges]

Not playing an optional comp is poor form.

And here we go... ;-)

[sms316]

And here we go... ;-) :lol: Marto would be the best person to ask on this one.

[rubin]

I thought the same thing till I shot 93 at Maylands a few weeks ago.

But I'll feel better about successfully defending my title on a decent track.

I personally find it enjoyable to play with apparent 'low markers' who play almost exclusively at Maylands. I find it even more enjoyable when i beat them on gross, even when im not having a good day. They will then normally follow with a 'goat track' comment or some such.

So good on you by sticking by your morals - even if it means you'll lose convincingly.

[Johnny Canuck]

Better not nominate an OG day as your Champs round... We all know how they end up.If the PGN comp is Stroke, I think we will give the comp idea a miss. If it is stroke and we play stableford, there will be a lot of waiting on the tee, RShadesy.The Rubin, Shortylook, Mububban, Yoss group might slow the field a bit.

[rubin]

If it is stroke and we play stableford, there will be a lot of waiting on the tee, RShadesy.The Rubin, Shortylook, Mububban, Yoss group might slow the field a bit.

A) I wont be playing in the comp.
B) As long as we are all teeing off before you, there shouldn't be a problem.

[Johnny Canuck]

A) I wont be playing in the comp.B) As long as we are all teeing off before you, there shouldn't be a problem. Why no comp, rsubin? I can bring you some noodles.

[rubin]

Why no comp, rsubin? I can bring you some noodles.

WTF???

[sms316]

Why no comp, rsubin? I can bring you some noodles. :lol:

[sms316]

For clarification, is this being played off anchors?

[sms316]

WTF???
Lubes,

May I draw your attention to this fantastic thread. I'll also bump it for you.

http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/34047-The-Bleat

Marto said it very well.

Of course it is cheating. May not have an affect on the last comp, but it may well have an affect on the next one.

No one has come out yet with a good reason not to go in the comp when it is on offer.

[rubin]

For clarification, is this being played off anchors?

I believe it should be - stops the potential banditry (Shadesy, Vic, JC, DC etc)

[rubin]

I am fully aware of The Bleat thread, but the WTF was not on the statement, just a portion thereof

[sms316]

I am fully aware of The Bleat thread, but the WTF was not on the statement, just a portion thereof
Do you know who was the inspiration for The Bleat?

[rubin]

Do you know who was the inspiration for The Bleat?

I can't remember, but I'm sure i could work it out.....

edit: I have worked it out now.

Please carry on.

[rubin]

FWIW - I agree with your Anchor proposal, but not sure how the comp situation would work when the Champs are played in a Stab format (to promote speed), and the comp is Stroke (at a relatively tough public course). Its going to be a long day out there anyway - do we want to make it longer?

[sms316]

FWIW - I agree with your Anchor proposal, but not sure how the comp situation would work when the Champs are played in a Stab format (to promote speed), and the comp is Stroke (at a relatively tough public course). Its going to be a long day out there anyway - do we want to make it longer?
Just play stroke in the comp, and fill out an extra stableford car with the anchor handicap. Is it that difficult?

[rubin]

Just play stroke in the comp, and fill out an extra stableford car with the anchor handicap. Is it that difficult?

its not the cards, it will be the pace of play.

I personally, don't want to be out on course for 6hr plus rounds, which if your in the last group, it may well be.

[Ashes]

Just play stroke in the comp, and fill out an extra stableford car with the anchor handicap. Is it that difficult?

I think Rubin is more concerned that some golfers (most likely Rubin) will take many, many shots, and a lot of time, to find a fairway and get off the tee. Last year I saw a PGN player take 6 shots off the tee at Secrets before finding the fairway.

[Shortylook]

If it is stroke and we play stableford, there will be a lot of waiting on the tee, RShadesy.The Rubin, Shortylook, Mububban, Yoss group might slow the field a bit.
WTF,im a shit player not a slow player.

[sms316]

its not the cards, it will be the pace of play.

I personally, don't want to be out on course for 6hr plus rounds, which if your in the last group, it may well be.
If the group in front of us is playing stroke then how fast do you think we can go?

[rubin]

If the group in front of us is playing stroke then how fast do you think we can go?
Fair point.

I do have a question though - aren't you the one who says that only A-graders should play stroke rounds?


I think Rubin is more concerned that some golfers (most likely Rubin) will take many, many shots, and a lot of time, to find a fairway and get off the tee. Last year I saw a PGN player take 6 shots off the tee at Secrets before finding the fairway.

If memory serves, I'm not the one with troubles getting off the tee...... See 'Ashes and first'

[sms316]

Fair point.

I do have a question though - aren't you the one who says that only A-graders should play stroke rounds?

I don't remember saying that, although I can see some logic to the statement.

[rubin]

I don't remember saying that, although I can see some logic to the statement.

If the consensus is to play in the comp, i'll play comp.

if the consensus is to NOT play in the comp, I wont.


WTF,im a shit player not a slow player.
Ignore it shorty.

You'll find out that weekend, after tommyG - Cannuck is quite possibly the slowest player ever.

[rubin]

double post

[Ashes]

If memory serves, I'm not the one with troubles getting off the tee...... See 'Ashes and first'

That's only true 80% of the time.

[hocko]

If the consensus is to play in the comp, i'll play comp.

if the consensus is to NOT play in the comp, I wont.


Ignore it shorty.

You'll find out that weekend, after tommyG - Cannuck is quite possibly the slowest player ever.


double post
Double N

[rubin]

That's only true 80% of the time.

that trouble for you goes back over a year - Saturday was the first time I have seen you get the ball off the first past the ladies.

[Ashes]

that trouble for you goes back over a year - Saturday was the first time I have seen you get the ball off the first past the ladies.

Sad but true.

I topped my drive about 30cm forward of the first tee at Maylands a few weeks ago. Ashes Snr turns around to the others in the group and says "He honestly does that on the first tee nearly every time he plays golf".

[Jackson]

If it is stroke and we play stableford, there will be a lot of waiting on the tee, RShadesy.The Rubin, Shortylook, Mububban, Yoss group might slow the field a bit.

You can add me in to that group, been playing less than a year and have spent a bit over 3 months of that unable to play due to shoulder injury. Not a super slow player but will be taking a lot of shots!
I'm happy to go in the comp, but does anyone really want to play a stroke round with a 30 handicap?

[Johnny Canuck]

WTF,im a shit player not a slow player. I was referring to the fact that you would probably have to hit a boat load of provisionals.Rubes is quite the quick player when he can get away from the group and.drop a Noodle down when no one is looking. If the group is near, things get much slower. That is why he joined PGN. They play by the same rules (and also, he thought the G stood for Ghey)

[rubin]

I was referring to the fact that you would probably have to hit a boat load of provisionals.Rubes is quite the quick player when he can get away from the group and.drop a Noodle down when no one is looking. If the group is near, things get much slower. That is why he joined PGN. They play by the same rules (and also, he thought the G stood for Ghey)

you can stop being a C*** now.

[Johnny Canuck]

As long as you have stopped being a C****

[rubin]

your trying to drag shit up from over 2 years ago - and something that you didn't witness and that you continue to base on incorrect information.

Pull your F***ing head in.

[Pieface]

you can stop being a C*** now.

Not enough letters in Canuck that time Rubes. Lift your game.

[Johnny Canuck]

your trying to drag shit up from over 2 years ago - and something that you didn't witness and that you continue to base on incorrect information.Pull your F***ing head in. You could be referring to many incidents. Can you please clarify?Also, what's with all the pseudo-swearing? If it wasn't against my religion I might report them, but that's too ghey for me.

[sms316]

your trying to drag shit up from over 2 years ago - and something that you didn't witness and that you continue to base on incorrect information.

Pull your F***ing head in.
"You're"

[FoxGolf]

**** it! With all this fun banter going on doubly p'd off that i've had to pull out. ****! ****! ****!

I was looking forward to being part of the banter as well as the golf this year and not just reading it all.

[shazza_rs]

Do you know who was the inspiration for The Bleat?

Funny, I have information otherwise but don't let the facts get in the way of an RS bashing.

[Johnny Canuck]

**** it! With all this fun banter going on doubly p'd off that i've had to pull out. ****! ****! ****!I was looking forward to being part of the banter as well as the golf this year and not just reading it all.Roleystone? Wear the fox hat?!

[simmsy]

When have facts ever got in the way of a good story around these parts.

imo, facts ruin a good story.

[Johnny Canuck]

Not enough letters in Canuck that time Rubes. Lift your game. Funny, Face. Was thinking the same thing.

[rubin]

When have facts ever got in the way of a good story around these parts.

imo, facts ruin a good story.

theres a story, and then taking it to far and calling someone a cheat - with no information and Bullshit to try and support the claim.

[LeftyHoges]

Do you know who was the inspiration for The Bleat?


I was referring to the fact that you would probably have to hit a boat load of provisionals.Rubes is quite the quick player when he can get away from the group and.drop a Noodle down when no one is looking. If the group is near, things get much slower. That is why he joined PGN. They play by the same rules (and also, he thought the G stood for Ghey)


your trying to drag shit up from over 2 years ago - and something that you didn't witness and that you continue to base on incorrect information.

Pull your F***ing head in.


Funny, I have information otherwise but don't let the facts get in the way of an RS bashing.


When have facts ever got in the way of a good story around these parts.

imo, facts ruin a good story.

Memory, all alone in the moonlight
I can dream of the old days, life was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again

[Shadesy]

The give the Comp a miss was highlighting the fact that PGN are reluctant for us to enter there comp and it will take a bit of Convincing to get us into the comp. Time I don't have at the moment.

The Golf Course itself does no offer a comp as its a public course, so we will be applying for an outside agency (the irony of PGN not letting in members) to allow us to play comp.

The fact its Stroke in what will now be around a 6 hour round, just made me not have the effort. If anyone would like to write to the PGN and request that we play in their comp, I will be more than happy to play in it.

Champs will be STABLEFORD though.

I am non plussed about anchors, I trust most WAnkers in our OG community.

[FoxGolf]

Roleystone? Wear the fox hat?!

I need it up in the Hills in winter. :)

[rubin]

The give the Comp a miss was highlighting the fact that PGN are reluctant for us to enter there comp and it will take a bit of Convincing to get us into the comp. Time I don't have at the moment.

The Golf Course itself does no offer a comp as its a public course, so we will be applying for an outside agency (the irony of PGN not letting in members) to allow us to play comp.

The fact its Stroke in what will now be around a 6 hour round, just made me not have the effort. If anyone would like to write to the PGN and request that we play in their comp, I will be more than happy to play in it.

Champs will be STABLEFORD though.

I am non plussed about anchors, I trust most WAnkers in our OG community.

I'll contact them and gauge their opinion. if they make it difficult - we won't worry about it.

The fact that there will be 4 or 5 blokes from PGN playing in this should sway them somewhat.

[Johnny Canuck]

The give the Comp a miss was highlighting the fact that PGN are reluctant for us to enter there comp and it will take a bit of Convincing to get us into the comp. Time I don't have at the moment.The Golf Course itself does no offer a comp as its a public course, so we will be applying for an outside agency (the irony of PGN not letting in members) to allow us to play comp.The fact its Stroke in what will now be around a 6 hour round, just made me not have the effort. If anyone would like to write to the PGN and request that we play in their comp, I will be more than happy to play in it.Champs will be STABLEFORD though.I am non plussed about anchors, I trust most WAnkers in our OG community. anchors are only needed for those easties that sandbag for champs. Not an issue in WA.

[sms316]

anchors are only needed for those easties that sandbag for champs. Not an issue in WA. Maybe one of us.

[Johnny Canuck]

Maybe one of us. Subtle. But NiceK.

[rubin]

email to PGN has gone off.

I may need the names of the PGN members to get it through. Obviously there is Ashes, Myself and Tommy. If memory serves Jackson is a PGN member as well.

If anyone else has a PGN membership, let me know (PM is fine if you wish).

[Ashes]

The give the Comp a miss was highlighting the fact that PGN are reluctant for us to enter there comp and it will take a bit of Convincing to get us into the comp. Time I don't have at the moment.

The Golf Course itself does no offer a comp as its a public course, so we will be applying for an outside agency (the irony of PGN not letting in members) to allow us to play comp.

The fact its Stroke in what will now be around a 6 hour round, just made me not have the effort. If anyone would like to write to the PGN and request that we play in their comp, I will be more than happy to play in it.

Champs will be STABLEFORD though.

I am non plussed about anchors, I trust most WAnkers in our OG community.

Shades, I've already contacted them and been given an in-principle thumbs up. If anyone wants to be in the comp, they'll need to pm me with their name and golf link number prior, and pay their $7 comp fee on the day.

I have broached the topic of getting any winnings donated instead of the usual vouchers, which sounds like it may be a possibility.

[rubin]

email to PGN has gone off.

I may need the names of the PGN members to get it through. Obviously there is Ashes, Myself and Tommy. If memory serves Jackson is a PGN member as well.

If anyone else has a PGN membership, let me know (PM is fine if you wish).


Shades, I've already contacted them and been given an in-principle thumbs up. If anyone wants to be in the comp, they'll need to pm me with their name and golf link number prior, and pay their $7 comp fee on the day.

I have broached the topic of getting any winnings donated instead of the usual vouchers, which sounds like it may be a possibility.

their gonna think that there is two of these groups......

[Ashes]

No big deal, the comp is already on anyway. Have mentioned it a few times to the guys down there and all is good.

[Johnny Canuck]

Out.

[rubin]

CanuckRS

[idgolfguy]

Out.
Shouldn't that be Oot?

[Johnny Canuck]

Oot. fanks.

[Mububban]

WTF,im a shit player not a slow player.

I liken my golf game to diarrhoea - shitty but fast. If I shoot 90 or 115, I won't keep you waiting, but it might be sloppy, and stink to be around.

I'll have to be allocated a handicap for the weekend, only got 4 weekends left between now and champs, and I'm unlikely to get out for more than one or two quick 9s in that time, if that.

According to Golfshot:
- last 20, +21.1
- Last 10, +22.2
- Last 5, +18

But that's at Marangaroo, Hill View, Hamersley, Altone so take that for what it's worth. Shot 100 and 101 on my two trips to Vines Ellenbrook as a guide.

[Shortylook]

I liken my golf game to diarrhoea - shitty but fast. If I shoot 90 or 115, I won't keep you waiting, but it might be sloppy, and stink to be around.
Just about lost a whole mouthful of bulmers after reading this.

[bergsey]

Isn't a PGN stroke comp pretty much stableford anyway? bring out the foot wedge if you've had too many shots !

[bergsey]

Would the captain of the north side please reveal themselves? I'll put my nomination forward for election.

[simmsy]

I 2nd it.


Watching the Royals this Sunday mate?

[bergsey]

Note rubes and yoss, I said election

[bergsey]

I 2nd it. Watching the Royals this Sunday mate? Yep thinking of taking the little fellas pending weather

[idgolfguy]

Id like to nominate the Nuffster for Captain.

BTW, I'm out for the Friday afternoon as it is my Daughter's graduation. Starts at 12.30 for Mass and Graduation and dinner.

[bergsey]

Id like to nominate the Nuffster for Captain.BTW, I'm out for the Friday afternoon as it is my Daughter's graduation. Starts at 12.30 for Mass and Graduation and dinner. You getting a chopper back from the cut? I gather you are out for Friday altogether?

[Johnny Canuck]

I second The Nuffster, provided the Captain's Pre Game Speeches will only be heard by their respective teams.

[idgolfguy]

You getting a chopper back from the cut? I gather you are out for Friday altogether?
Working on playing the Cut and driving back for the second half event which includes dinner. Not sure if I'll be coming back Friday and staying the night or get there Saturday morning.

[rubin]

Working on playing the Cut and driving back for the second half event which includes dinner. Not sure if I'll be coming back Friday and staying the night or get there Saturday morning.

Is your plan based on the Bergsey school of Driving and Trip Management?

[simmsy]

Is your plan based on the Bergsey school of Driving and Trip Management?

IDG developed that system.

Bergsey simply underwent the training.

[idgolfguy]

Have the EVO... But more importantly, manage family expectation.

[rubin]

Have the EVO... But more importantly, manage family expectation.

don't rate speed limits hey? ;)

[idgolfguy]

It will be during peak hour - hopefully against the track and with enough lights, should be able to beat traffic with blinding acceleration from 0 to the speed limit.

[Johnny Canuck]

It will be during peak hour - hopefully against the track and with enough lights, should be able to beat traffic with blinding acceleration from 0 to the speed limit. Just run home.

[idgolfguy]

Not after 18 holes.

[Johnny Canuck]

Not after 18 holes. If you get Rubin as a partner, you guys will be toast after 12.

[rubin]

Just run home.


Not after 18 holes.


If you get Rubin as a partner, you guys will be toast after 12.

i'm not playing on Friday.

[Johnny Canuck]

i'm not playing on Friday. Sounds like running isn't an option, ID.

[idgolfguy]

If you get Rubin as a partner, you guys will be toast after 12.
I'll have to get Nuffie to work out the team logistics. I believe the handicapping will be in our favour.

[rubin]

I'm out for this now.

Sorry Lads.

[sms316]

I'm out for this now.

Sorry Lads.
You've been out and proud for a while now.

[rubin]

You've been out and proud for a while now.

you've been a fat prick for longer.

[Johnny Canuck]

you've been a fat prick for longer. Ha!Why, Rubes?

[Pieface]

Ha!Why, Rubes?

Cyber bullies

[sms316]

you've been a fat prick for longer. If only you showed that much passion in getting your handicap lower than Yoss.

[rubin]

Ha!Why, Rubes?

quite simple - I won't be in Perth.


If only you showed that much passion in getting your handicap lower than Yoss.

don't worry, there is no form of passion that in any way relates to you.

[Johnny Canuck]

quite simple - I won't be in Perth.Neither will we! Perfect. See you there.

[rubin]

Neither will we! Perfect. See you there.

it'll be a tough ask getting to Mandurah from Sydney.

I may be able to make it Sunday, but it's not looking good.

[rubin]

FWIW - the following is the response from PGN for the Secret Harbour Comp:


No problem at all you are all more than welcome to play in the comp on the day. Just enter your golflink numbers with Aaron on the day and pay the $7 comp fee.

[Ashes]

Does this mean I'm now the biggest hitter in the field?

[rubin]

Does this mean I'm now the biggest hitter in the field?

After JC, Hocko, Leftyhoges, DC, Yoss, Zeus, Simmsy, nuffie, etc - sure.

[Johnny Canuck]

Does this mean I'm now the biggest hitter in the field? Whitest maybe.

[The Wandering Minsterel]

Simms, prizes all paid :)

[LeftyHoges]

Because I'm an absolute frickin doofus and missed all the Jetstar and Virgin flights, I'm heavily considering flying with Tiger.

I couldn't give a crap about in-flight entertainment and service, and clubs count as upgraded luggage, so is there any reason why I shouldn't do this?

[rubin]

Because I'm an absolute frickin doofus and missed all the Jetstar and Virgin flights, I'm heavily considering flying with Tiger.

I couldn't give a crap about in-flight entertainment and service, and clubs count as upgraded luggage, so is there any reason why I shouldn't do this?

be 100% on the clubs, and take note that you will be leaving from a shed, and arriving in a slightly larger shed.

[TourFit]

Tiger is unpredictable, liable to blow up without warning and things will fly around.

Hopefully the airline isn't quite the same!

[Johnny Canuck]

Tiger is unpredictable, liable to blow up without warning and things will fly around.Hopefully the airline isn't quite the same! The airline won't tell you that you need an ass whooping, Fit.

[LeftyHoges]

be 100% on the clubs, and take note that you will be leaving from a shed, and arriving in a slightly larger shed.

Read it on the website last night so shouldn't be a problem with the clubs.

And out of a shed will be like flying with Sharp Airlines at home. No probs there.


Tiger is unpredictable, liable to blow up without warning and things will fly around.

Hopefully the airline isn't quite the same!

:lol:

What are you doing here? You posted already this morning, you're not due back until at least September.

[TourFit]

Oh yeah...another reason I'm not going.:razz:

[Shadesy]

Tiger are fine Lefty...


But they charge $80 per flight for clubs.

[LeftyHoges]

Tiger are fine Lefty...


But they charge $80 per flight for clubs.

I realise you have flown with them before Shadesy, but are you sure?

http://www.tigerair.com/sg/en/sports_equipment_check_in.php

[rubin]

be 100% on the clubs, and take note that you will be leaving from a shed, and arriving in a slightly larger shed.


Tiger are fine Lefty...


But they charge $80 per flight for clubs.


I realise you have flown with them before Shadesy, but are you sure?

http://www.tigerair.com/sg/en/sports_equipment_check_in.php

Sorry Lefty, thats what i meant as well.

Tigers site is a little misleading, but clubs must be checked as sports equipment, and paid for as such. Even the customer service girl i spoke to said the website didn't make it very clear.

[LeftyHoges]

Sorry Lefty, thats what i meant as well.

Tigers site is a little misleading, but clubs must be checked as sports equipment, and paid for as such. Even the customer service girl i spoke to said the website didn't make it very clear.

That's absolutely ****ing ridiculous.

The website makes it crystal clear:
"Whilst booking your flight you can choose to bring along your dive bag or any other item of oversized sport equipment. Golf bags are included as part of the Luggage Upsize. The weight of the equipment must not exceed 30kgs."

​What a joke.

[Shadesy]

That's absolutely ****ing ridiculous.

The website makes it crystal clear:
"Whilst booking your flight you can choose to bring along your dive bag or any other item of oversized sport equipment. Golf bags are included as part of the Luggage Upsize. The weight of the equipment must not exceed 30kgs."

​What a joke.


More than happy for you to Courier your clubs to my work Lefty?

[LeftyHoges]

More than happy for you to Courier your clubs to my work Lefty?

Where was that? Moorabbin?

[Johnny Canuck]

Where was that? Moorabbin? Hooksville

[LeftyHoges]

Hooksville

Sandbag Town, Burglar County?

[Johnny Canuck]

Sandbag Town, Burglar County? Rubes lives in TurdBurglar County. Don't get him confused with Shadesy.

[Jeffo1123]

Because I'm an absolute frickin doofus and missed all the Jetstar and Virgin flights, I'm heavily considering flying with Tiger.I couldn't give a crap about in-flight entertainment and service, and clubs count as upgraded luggage, so is there any reason why I shouldn't do this?The two times I've flown with tiger were two of the best flights I've had. I had no issues whatsoever with them. But I didn't have clubs or anything like that with me!!

[simmsy]

Tiger flies daily.

with a little friend called Lorazapam.

[MegaWatty]

Hooksville

On the left.

[simmsy]

swing still flat.

[TourFit]

And how is the Coq?

[MegaWatty]

swing still flat.

Sorry to hear that.

[MegaWatty]

And how is the Coq?

Still packed up and dry!

[TourFit]

Hmmm...dry coq can be uncomfortable!

[hocko]

Hmmm...dry coq can be uncomfortable!

Wet coq would be worse

[TourFit]

:-k

[LeftyHoges]

Out to 3 just in time for the impending champs. That extra stableford point each day should just about be enough to keep me away from the NAGA.

[Johnny Canuck]

Out to 3 just in time for the impending champs. That extra stableford point each day should just about be enough to keep me away from the NAGA. Visitor only anchor rule applies.

[LeftyHoges]

Visitor only anchor rule applies.

FNQ visitor only anchor rule applies. ;-)

[Johnny Canuck]

FNK?

[LeftyHoges]

FNK?

:lol:

Touché.

[LeftyHoges]

Not to kick the dead horse again but I think I'm going with Tiger and will take a print-out of this sheet with me to the check-in counter:
http://www.tigerair.com/au/en/fees2.php

fees & charges





Baggage


Airport
Less than 1 hour and 45 minutes flight time
1 hour 45 minutes or more flight time


15 kg
70
85


Excess baggage per kg
20
25


Sports Equipment (excludes golf equipment) (http://www.tigerair.com/au/en/fees2.php)
60
80

[simmsy]

what's with the excludes golf equipment?


are they saying golf isn't a sport?!!

how dare they. that's right lefty you take that to them and you tell them mate, golf is a sport. at times an exceedingly stupid sport but a sport all the same.

[LeftyHoges]

what's with the excludes golf equipment?


are they saying golf isn't a sport?!!

how dare they. that's right lefty you take that to them and you tell them mate, golf is a sport. at times an exceedingly stupid sport but a sport all the same.

For the sake of $80 versus $30 each way I'd prefer they don't think of it as a sport! :lol:

[G.K]

If anyone is free this Saturday morning and is interested in a practice round at Secrets, I've just booked in to the PGN comp @ 8am. I've been paired with a 2 ball so there is probably still a free spot.

[LeftyHoges]

So now that slope ratings are being released will they be used at the 2013 GSM?

[simmsy]

when's this happening?

[simmsy]

Slope Ratings:

Secret Harbour - 138
Meadow Springs - 131

[Johnny Canuck]

Dave1 was right about Secrets.

[rubin]

Dave1 was right about Secrets.

what did the muppet say?

The fact u can remember should be concerning by the way.....

[Johnny Canuck]

what did the muppet say?The fact u can remember should be concerning by the way..... He said there were a ton of Asians at Secret Harbour.

[Mububban]

The USGA slope rating of a golf course is a mark that describes the measure of difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch golfer at a specific set of tees. It describes the fact that when playing on a more difficult course, the scores of higher-handicapped players will rise more quickly than those of lower handicapped golfers.

Awesome :D Should be quite the (humbling) experience!


A slope rating is computed from the difference between the bogey rating and the USGA course rating. A golf course of standard playing difficulty has a slope rating of 113, and slope ratings range from a minimum of 55 (very easy) to a maximum of 155 (extremely difficult).

So both those courses (138 and 131) will be a helluva test.


Slope Rating for The Cut - 140
rated only behind J'lup - Quarry/Dunes @ 141

Even awesomer. Bring it on!!!
And maybe 6 dozen balls won't be enough after all :mrgreen:

[Veefore]

For people who like a good injury picture, this is why I can't play this year and probably won't be able to play again for 4-6 months.

I did this CT scan with the pointers up for my boss who had trouble seeing what was actually wrong with my shoulder. The shoulder blade is currently in 3 pieces.
Apparently there was also a prior break in the shoulder blade that I didn't know about that must have been from a previous accident probably 20 odd years ago.
26608

[Mububban]

Ow. Ow ow ow ow ow

[simmsy]

Noice!

Bloody hell Vee. That wouldn't be much fun. My old man broke his shoulder blade about 20 yr ago. Still plays up on him every now and again.


How you do this?

Motorbike?

[Veefore]

Noice!

Bloody hell Vee. That wouldn't be much fun. My old man broke his shoulder blade about 20 yr ago. Still plays up on him every now and again.


How you do this?

Motorbike?

Yeah. I got talked in to going back to motocross by a friend who never left the sport. I bought a classic (1989) suzuki RM250 a restored it over the last few months.

My first official club day on it and as I was taking a different line to overtake a slower bike I hit a partially uncovered tree root. The bike slammed me down so fast I didn't even know I was crashing until I was digging a groove in the gravel with my head and shoulders.
I also broke at least 2 ribs but probably 3. They found the 2 ribs in the shoulder Xray but never Xrayed the rest and I've got more lower down that feel just like the broken ones.

[MegaWatty]

Yeah. I got talked in to going back to motocross by a friend who never left the sport. I bought a classic (1989) suzuki RM250 a restored it over the last few months.

My first official club day on it and as I was taking a different line to overtake a slower bike I hit a partially uncovered tree root. The bike slammed me down so fast I didn't even know I was crashing until I was digging a groove in the gravel with my head and shoulders.
I also broke at least 2 ribs but probably 3. They found the 2 ribs in the shoulder Xray but never Xrayed the rest and I've got more lower down that feel just like the broken ones.

Age shall not weary them. That's awesome mate!

[Shadesy]

Tourfit could only Dream of an excuse to miss champs like that Vee.

[TourFit]

Seeing as MegaWatty has flown the coup and is no longer a WAnker (technically), I thought I'd use his excuse for the last 4 years!

At least it's not as lame as Pieface or Golfnut, who have suffered major injuries (like Veefore) at the hands, or more specifically thumbs, of their respective wifes.

[Pieface]

Seeing as MegaWatty has flown the coup and is no longer a WAnker (technically), I thought I'd use his excuse for the last 4 years!

At least it's not as lame as Pieface or Golfnut, who have suffered major injuries (like Veefore) at the hands, or more specifically thumbs, of their respective wifes.

That's pretty good 'fitty :lol:

[MegaWatty]

Seeing as MegaWatty has flown the coup and is no longer a WAnker (technically), I thought I'd use his excuse for the last 4 years!

At least it's not as lame as Pieface or Golfnut, who have suffered major injuries (like Veefore) at the hands, or more specifically thumbs, of their respective wifes.

I never worked stupid hours like you are and it was my business where every dollar counts. What's your excuse now Fitwah?

[TourFit]

So you were on control of your hours as the boss...and you still didn't come?

And they are payin' out on me?

[MegaWatty]

So you were on control of your hours as the boss...and you still didn't come?

And they are payin' out on me?

I was but I worked every weekend because they were the busiest days. If I was to take a weekend off it would be to spend it with my kids and not to play golf with you.

[TourFit]

The situation I am now in...basically.

I can understand your position Megaman, I wouldn't want to either.

[Yossarian]

Well isn't this nice.

[hocko]

Enough of the shit about how many hours we work and why we can't turn up.
Bring on the sledging!

[Shadesy]

I'm firming.. Hopefully off 11

[Ashes]

OMS is firming.. thinking of Shadesy's balls draped over his person.

[simmsy]

Ashes is firming thinking of Rubin firming inside him while he wears the PRIDE shirt.

[Ashes]

Ashes is firming thinking of Rubin firming inside him while he wears the PRIDE shirt.

You have some perverted fantasies OMS.

[Mububban]

Shot 46 for 9 today, first hit since the 1st of this month. Last 20 "rounds" my scoring is now averaging 20.9 over par.

I flicked on Golfshot's auto handicap function, and it came up with 16.3. What the???

[simmsy]

16 it is then. :)



And it's not my fantasy Ashes. You're the one gonna be thinking about it tonight as you catch some shut eye. :)

[TourFit]

There's one 'eye' that won't be shutting for a while though...especially after Champs

[Ashes]

And it's not my fantasy Ashes. You're the one gonna be thinking about it tonight as you catch some shut eye. :)

Just watched The Human Centipede 2. Don't think I'll be sleeping tonight.

[simmsy]

Anyone seen or heard from Cosmo?

I have sent her PM about naga gear but not getting response from her.

If anyone can contact her let her know I've sent her pm please. We need this gear.

[Shadesy]

PM's sent about outstanding Payments.

For the Record RE; Accommodation.

It has worked out to be about $68 per person for the 2 Nights. I have asked for $70 from each person. This was just to make sure I have enough coverage and make it a nice round number. Also we have 17 each night so one Room will sleep 5.

Any leftover I can either pool for the pizza night, or drinks or donate it to the tin. I will let you know what's left over at the end. If you want your $2 back then let me know.

Can you please get the money across to me ASAP I need to pay by the end of next week.

Cheers

Shadesy

[Yossarian]

Rubes could you transfer my money to heaf. xox.

[rubin]

Rubes could you transfer my money to heaf. xox.

to put it simply.....

No.

[Shadesy]

Rubes you are in for meadow.

[Yossarian]

to put it simply.....

No.

I admire the tenacity, but fear it will be your undoing. Are you playing much in the next few weeks?

[rubin]

At this stage, at least once a weekend

[Ashes]

At this stage, at least once a weekend

If I mark you down for a 72 gross this weekend, will that drop you enough to get below Yoss?

[rubin]

If I mark you down for a 72 gross this weekend, will that drop you enough to get below Yoss?

So 54 points?

No worries.

[Ashes]

So 54 points?

No worries.

You obviously aren't aware it's strokeplay in October...

[Yossarian]

At this stage, at least once a weekend

So you are planning on having the two best rounds of your life?

[G.K]

Are any of you PGN folk playing Secret Harbour over the next couple of Saturdays? I haven't booked yet but plan to play there this week and next if anyone is keen to catch up.

[Ashes]

Are any of you PGN folk playing Secret Harbour over the next couple of Saturdays? I haven't booked yet but plan to play there this week and next if anyone is keen to catch up.

Got a spare spot this Saturday if you want in. 9.28 tee off.

[G.K]

Sounds good Ashes.

Have you already got the spare spot tentatively booked?

[simmsy]

rubin playing stroke........


:)



oh boy, i know what i'm doing saturday night.

[Ashes]

Sounds good Ashes.

Have you already got the spare spot tentatively booked?

Yep. Had someone pull out.

Ashes Snr and Rubin are playing also.

[Ashes]

oh boy, i know what i'm doing saturday night.

Self abuse?

[G.K]

Sweet. Lock it in Eddie!

Are you walking or carting? Im happy doing either but Just so I know whether to throw the clicgear in the car or not.

[Ashes]

Sweet. Lock it in Eddie!

Are you walking or carting? Im happy doing either but Just so I know whether to throw the clicgear in the car or not.

Walking mate.

[Johnny Canuck]

You obviously aren't aware it's strokeplay in October... Stroking off blacks. Rubes is an expert.

[Ashes]

Stroking off blacks. Rubes is an expert.

Classic.

[G.K]

Walking mate.

No probs. Walking it is! If you want me to call them and change the booking just PM me with who has pulled out. Otherwise, see you for 9.28.

And by the way, I'm not black, so there will be no stroking off involving me.

[G.K]

LOL, I just realised my avatar begs to differ on my comment above.

[Johnny Canuck]

LOL, I just realised my avatar begs to differ on my comment above. Share a cart?

[rubin]

Shall we put money on Saturdays round then? $10 in, winner takes all on best gross?

[G.K]

If you are referring to this Saturday, then yes, count me in!

[G.K]

Share a cart?

:-k

[Yossarian]

Can you afford all these outgoings rubes?

[rubin]

I don't make bets I can't pay.

[Yossarian]

Does you write cheques that your body can't cash?

[Pieface]

oh boy, i know what i'm doing saturday night.

Moisturizing? Heaf mentioned your crusty old man skin chafed his sack in 2012...

[rubin]

Moisturizing? Heaf mentioned your crusty old man skin chafed his sack in 2012...

I'm concerned to ask....

[Johnny Canuck]

Rubes, where did you get the picture of me in my snowboarding heyday?

[rubin]

I was going to use yours, but I wanted to find someone with some actual talent....

[sms316]

When is the draw getting published?

[simmsy]

U getting edgy big guy

[sms316]

U getting edgy big guy Why wouldn't I? This is the most prestigious champs in OZgolf.

[simmsy]

U got that right sunshine.
All the players will be there for it.

[Shadesy]

When is the draw getting published? Using a Random sequence Generator (random.org) and assigning numbers to Players, I have come up with the Saturday Groups. The Universe is sometimes a cruel but funny beast The First Number picked.... Ashes!!!
Group 1 (8am) Ashes Tiger Nuffie

Group 2 (8.10) Johnny Canuck Jackson Mububban Leftyhoges

Group 3 (8.20am) The Wandering Ministrel Idgolfguy NK simmsy

Group 4 (8.30am) Hocko Shadesy tommyg Yossarian

Group 5 (8.40am) Bergsey Shortylook G.K SMS316

Sunday Draw will be Seeded and announced Saturday Night. I'll update the OP when I can.

Thanks to nearly everyone who has sent there payments through. Still waiting on a few most have come through. Thanks again.

[sms316]

Good stuff. Is there another group at 8:40?

[idgolfguy]

Works for me - I'll be driving down from the Vine for Saturday morning.

[simmsy]

Group 3 (8.20am) The Wandering Ministrel Idgolfguy NK simmsy



Vic - no ****ing phone calls during the round ok!

[idgolfguy]

It's Saturday - looks like I may be leaving the company due to cutbacks- so I won't be as accomodating to them as I have been.

[sms316]

Group 3 (8.20am) The Wandering Ministrel Idgolfguy NK simmsy Vic - no ****ing phone calls during the round ok! Yeah - Vic's the one you need to worry about. :rolleyes:

[Pieface]

Group 3 (8.20am) The Wandering Ministrel Idgolfguy NK simmsy



Vic - no ****ing phone calls during the round ok!

What if he's ringing JC to tell him it doesn't take 5 minutes to line up a putt and you are all waiting?

[simmsy]

Yeah - Vic's the one you need to worry about. :rolleyes:

What u saying about NK?

[Shadesy]

Edited something on my phone and it stuffed the formatting.

[sms316]

What u saying about NK? He's been known to text, Facebook, call, surf the net for Golflink etc.

[LeftyHoges]

What if he's ringing JC to tell him it doesn't take 5 minutes to line up a putt and you are all waiting?

Don't worry about that. I'll be in the group ****ing telling him.

[idgolfguy]

I just have conference calls with customers.

I only start net surfing when I get bored waiting for people to putt out hit back on the fairway.

[Johnny Canuck]

Don't worry about that. I'll be in the group ****ing telling him. Losing in matchplay.

[LeftyHoges]

Losing in matchplay.

But winning in etiquette. ;-)

[MegaWatty]

random.org. Not to be confused with the site that Yoss visits...

[Johnny Canuck]

But winning in etiquette. ;-) Maybe if the book was written by Hocko.

[hocko]

Maybe if the book was written by Hocko.

WTF are you on about?

[Johnny Canuck]

WTF are you on about? You snap more clubs than all WAnkers combined

[hocko]

You snap more clubs than all WAnkers combined

Oh, fair enough.
Carry on.

[Johnny Canuck]

Oh, fair enough.Carry on. I was going to clarify that it was about nothing other than that.

[simmsy]

I hear the committee will be meeting to discuss GK's handicap adjustment for the champs.

[Ashes]

I hear the committee will be meeting to discuss GK's handicap adjustment for the champs.

I think his cap is fine. Played some really good golf at times though - few bad holes here and there but that's to be expected considering it was his first comp round (and stroke play to boot).