2014 SA Champs at RA.

[coalesce]

100 days to go :)

A reminder to those (including myself) who have promised to pay Nadg at Lady Bay on Sunday. It is not too late to join us there - see this thread (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/40951-Links-Lady-Bay-Sunday-17th-August-8.04am). To anyone else, get in touch with Nadg to secure your place!

Also a reminder to those interested in non-champs rounds - see this thread (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/41144-2014-SA-Champs-Non-Champs-rounds)

[nadg63]

Marcel is due back from his travels this week, hopefully will be able to arrange tee times then!

[3Puttpete]

I know it's early but thinking of accommodation for Saturday night. Do any crow eaters have any thoughts on the lakes resort hotel? Google maps tells me it's (and I'm not making this up) 7 minutes from RA.

[coalesce]

When I came here for the Ashes I stayed in a backpackers on Hindley St so not sure I am qualified to comment. I just asked the mrs and she doesn't know either. Hope that helps ;(

[3Puttpete]

Champion!

[Daves]

I know it's early but thinking of accommodation for Saturday night. Do any crow eaters have any thoughts on the lakes resort hotel? Google maps tells me it's (and I'm not making this up) 7 minutes from RA.

I have been to a function there. Pretty good quality accommodation I was told by those that actually stayed there. 7 minutes to RA sounds about right.

[3Puttpete]

I have been to a function there. Pretty good quality accommodation I was told by those that actually stayed there. 7 minutes to RA sounds about right.

Cheers. Sounds like the go

[jasonb]

I spoke to Terry today, 1st day back. He will be in contact with the club very soon. Hold tight for tee times.

[nadg63]

I spoke to Terry today, 1st day back. He will be in contact with the club very soon. Hold tight for tee times.

Just PM'd him too :)

Hey, Jasonb, you seen the Holden Scramble thread?

[mrbluu]

Sorry lads with a heavy heart I have to withdraw from this. I will be in Adelaide for my little cousin's wedding the following weekend, so there is no chance of me getting 2 weekends in a row in Adelaide.


On the plus side I can try to get over earlier for the wedding and get a game or 2 in if anyone is avail or on Sunday 30th November.

Cheers

mrbluu

[3Puttpete]

Sorry lads with a heavy heart I have to withdraw from this. I will be in Adelaide for my little cousin's wedding the following weekend, so there is no chance of me getting 2 weekends in a row in Adelaide.


On the plus side I can try to get over earlier for the wedding and get a game or 2 in if anyone is avail or on Sunday 30th November.

Cheers

mrbluu

Sad panda

[coalesce]

Sorry to here that mrbluu but would be more than happy to play somewhere with you the following week!

[nadg63]

Sorry lads with a heavy heart I have to withdraw from this. I will be in Adelaide for my little cousin's wedding the following weekend, so there is no chance of me getting 2 weekends in a row in Adelaide.


On the plus side I can try to get over earlier for the wedding and get a game or 2 in if anyone is avail or on Sunday 30th November.

Cheers

mrbluu

Shame but thanks for letting us know. If the Champs turn out to be a success maybe next year ....................... !? Sure you'll have no problem getting a game in the week after somewhere.


Sorry to here that mrbluu but would be more than happy to play somewhere with you the following week!

:)

[highballin]

Sorry to here that mrbluu but would be more than happy to play somewhere with you the following week!

Yep me too

[nadg63]

Just waiting for my account to show another 'Paid' entrant today, woohoo, that's 4! (and should be receiving the cash from at least one other on Sunday I believe!?)

[Hatchman]

Sorry lads with a heavy heart I have to withdraw from this. I will be in Adelaide for my little cousin's wedding the following weekend, so there is no chance of me getting 2 weekends in a row in Adelaide.


On the plus side I can try to get over earlier for the wedding and get a game or 2 in if anyone is avail or on Sunday 30th November.

Cheers

mrbluu

Where about's in Adelaide you staying when here?

[coalesce]

Just waiting for my account to show another 'Paid' entrant today, woohoo, that's 4! (and should be receiving the cash from at least one other on Sunday I believe!?)

Yep - got the cash ready

[nadg63]

Yep - got the cash ready

:)

Wasn't having a dig, honest mister!

[marcel]

I'll see if we are able to play earlier. Does anyone who's playing or considering playing not have a current handicap/membership?

[nadg63]

I'll see if we are able to play earlier. Does anyone who's playing or considering playing not have a current handicap/membership?

Chris32, Wenz!?

[marcel]

Still keen, just waiting on tee times. Any updates on that front?

Tee times now from 11.40.

[3Puttpete]

Tee times now from 11.40.

Awesome!

[benno_r]

Tee times now from 11.40.

Cool beans, had an alternative tentatively arranged. I'll get closure on that plan before I give a final yay or nay to Radelaide.

Cheers,
Ben

[Chris32]

Sounds good, really looking forward to it!

I'm not a member of a club at the moment, my non-playing membership at TTG has lapsed so I don't have an official handicap to play in the comp.
The last handicap I had on golflink was 9 after all the changes to the way its calculated, however the last comp I played in I was off 10.

Happy to play off whatever for champs purposes

I haven't been a playing member for 5 years since we've had the kids as I don't have the spare time and money to commit to golf. The policy is that after 5 years of non-playing membership they either want you to commence again as a non-playing member or cancel so I had to cancel.

I'm looking into a few options at a few clubs that will allow me to maintain a handicap but essentially be a non-playing member, if anyone knows of any similar options I'd love to hear about them. Its handy to have a handicap for the once or twice a year I get time to have a round :D

[thecollective]

Chris32: have you considered TTG's 20 round membership offer? I took that up about 3 years ago when I was really busy with work and study. Only problem is you need to find the time to play 20 rounds and you can only play in the afternoon on Sunday with Saturday completely excluded.

TC

[coalesce]

There are a few places that do pay as you play memberships. Fleurieu, Lady Bay, North Adelaide - I'm sure there are others, but they are going to be $200+ for a year.

I'm sure when I was looking through various clubs I saw one that had a handicap membership for about $100, but I can't remember where it was now - I will keep looking. I guess an alternative would be a country membership somewhere?

Or there is a social handicap from someone like Qantas or Crown Lager.

[Chris32]

Ok, sounds like there are a few options, I'll look into them. Cheers lads

[coalesce]

It also depends on how long you want it for and whether you'd actually get a chance to use it. Fleurieu's membership year runs to end of December, and last time I checked the PAYG membership was $140 until the end of 2014, but that's a lot if you aren't going to play at all!

Edit: it is $120 now http://www.fleurieugolfcourse.com.au/

[nadg63]

Tee times now from 11.40.

Excellent, love your work Marcel.

[Hatchman]

Tee times now from 11.40.

Fan of your work Marcel.

[Daggs]

Sounds good, really looking forward to it!

I'm not a member of a club at the moment, my non-playing membership at TTG has lapsed so I don't have an official handicap to play in the comp.
The last handicap I had on golflink was 9 after all the changes to the way its calculated, however the last comp I played in I was off 10.

Happy to play off whatever for champs purposes

I haven't been a playing member for 5 years since we've had the kids as I don't have the spare time and money to commit to golf. The policy is that after 5 years of non-playing membership they either want you to commence again as a non-playing member or cancel so I had to cancel.

I'm looking into a few options at a few clubs that will allow me to maintain a handicap but essentially be a non-playing member, if anyone knows of any similar options I'd love to hear about them. Its handy to have a handicap for the once or twice a year I get time to have a round :D

After five years im not sure your handicap is even retrievable Chris. Im pretty sure they were holding it for 3 years and under the new system it stays in the system i believe.
Mate i am able to organise you membership up here on the cheap, if your happy to do so PM me and ill see what i can do.

[Hatchman]

Sounds good, really looking forward to it!

I'm not a member of a club at the moment, my non-playing membership at TTG has lapsed so I don't have an official handicap to play in the comp.
The last handicap I had on golflink was 9 after all the changes to the way its calculated, however the last comp I played in I was off 10.

Happy to play off whatever for champs purposes

I haven't been a playing member for 5 years since we've had the kids as I don't have the spare time and money to commit to golf. The policy is that after 5 years of non-playing membership they either want you to commence again as a non-playing member or cancel so I had to cancel.

I'm looking into a few options at a few clubs that will allow me to maintain a handicap but essentially be a non-playing member, if anyone knows of any similar options I'd love to hear about them. Its handy to have a handicap for the once or twice a year I get time to have a round :D


After five years im not sure your handicap is even retrievable Chris. Im pretty sure they were holding it for 3 years and under the new system it stays in the system i believe.
Mate i am able to organise you membership up here on the cheap, if your happy to do so PM me and ill see what i can do.

After 6-7 years out my golf link record was no longer.

It would be easy enough to check. If you can remember your Golflink number just get on the Golflink site, it should show up if still listed.

You could also consider one of the social clubs in Adelaide. I played with S.A Public Golf Club for 5 years when I moved from the Riverland only because my uncle was member. Mostly good people, made some great friends who are members all over the sate now. Played on Sunday mornings, 3 games at the then Patawillunga (now Hold Fast Shores) and one at a different public course per month. Very small joining fee then green fees at course on the day often at a slightly discounted rate.
The club was professional in it's conduct e.g. Handicapping as per Golf Australia, strict dress codes as per members clubs and all play strictly to the rules of golf. Anyone not playing by the rules was educated quickly or never came back if it wasn't for them.
I don't know what they are like now or anyone still the club.
Here's a link to all the social clubs listed with Golf S.A http://golfadmin.performaustralia.com.au/site/_content/document/00016714-source.pdf

[coalesce]

After 6-7 years out my golf link record was no longer.

It would be easy enough to check. If you can remember your Golflink number just get on the Golflink site, it should show up if still listed.

The one in his sig gives an error...

[coalesce]

The one in his sig gives an error...

But only because the link itself is wrong. Assuming the golflink number is correct, tt should be http://www.golflink.com.au/handicap-history/?golflink_No=5020703869

So should still be ok?

[Daggs]

Cool he may well get away with it then.
If his home club marked him as unfinancial on golflink then you cant enter a new score.
But if they havent it will work no probs. He can ring golflink himself and see what his status is anyway ,and take it from there.
If he needs to join somewhere i could hook him up for $75 until the end of march 2015 if needs be .

[Chris32]

Haha yeah that's it. I still have my golf link card, cheers guys.

I have a mate onto a handicap only type arrangement so all good. Looking forward to RA, hopefully I'll get some time for a warmup

[nadg63]

Just a reminder, September 1st tomorrow, gives those still to do so a month to pay.

[marcel]

Preview round available this Sunday if anyone isn't tied up with Father's Day. Have a guest spot at 8am, send a pm if interested

[Hatchman]

Preview round available this Sunday if anyone isn't tied up with Father's Day. Have a guest spot at 8am, send a pm if interested

Wow that is so tempting.
I don't think I could get that past the Minister of War & Finance and beside if I played Sunday plus Country Week in October I'll get accused of trying to hard for Champs :).

I'm sure someone will jump at the chance.

[highballin]

Preview round available this Sunday if anyone isn't tied up with Father's Day. Have a guest spot at 8am, send a pm if interested

Bugger MM on Sat otherwise would jump at the chance.

[coalesce]

Would love to but am booked in for brunch with the gf's parents for Father's Day :(

[nadg63]

Afraid I'm out too, have a lunch fixture up in the hills as of last night.

[jimandr]

My bookings have been made and paid for. It is too late to cancel now, so even if Royal Adelaide closes down, I'll still be in Adelaide for four days from 20th to 24th of November.

I'm staying at the BreakFree on Hindley St, but I'm assured it is in the 'good' part of the street.

I've hired a small car, so I'll be able to ferry 3pp around the golf courses if necessary. But if another interstater visits I may not be able to fit a third person in the Toyota Yaris.

[coalesce]

We only need a third person with a Toyota Yaris and we can make a japanese version of the Italian Job...

[3Puttpete]

My bookings have been made and paid for. It is too late to cancel now, so even if Royal Adelaide closes down, I'll still be in Adelaide for four days from 20th to 24th of November.

I'm staying at the BreakFree on Hindley St, but I'm assured it is in the 'good' part of the street.

I've hired a small car, so I'll be able to ferry 3pp around the golf courses if necessary. But if another interstater visits I may not be able to fit a third person in the Toyota Yaris.

Good man. Cheers

[benno_r]

Yeeeerp! Lock this in.

Jim, I can throw you some extra cash to upgrade to something bigger. Still trying to get Peps onboard, so maybe even a falcon wagon or something might be suitable? Whadya reckon?

Cheers,
Ben

[nadg63]

Yeeeerp! Lock this in.

Jim, I can throw you some extra cash to upgrade to something bigger. Still trying to get Peps onboard, so maybe even a falcon wagon or something might be suitable? Whadya reckon?

Cheers,
Ben

Welcome aboard Ben, will move you up to the 'playing' list.

Will PM details re payment.

[benno_r]

Welcome aboard Ben, will move you up to the 'playing' list.

Will PM details re payment.

Thanks mate!

Will play the Saturday and Sunday rounds.

Cheers,
Ben

[3Puttpete]

Yeeeerp! Lock this in. Jim, I can throw you some extra cash to upgrade to something bigger. Still trying to get Peps onboard, so maybe even a falcon wagon or something might be suitable? Whadya reckon?Cheers,BenWhen are you in/out of Adelaide? It might be easier for you, me and Peppas to get a car. I assume Jim will have the Yaris for his whole stay.Either that or cab it. How much can a 7 minute cab ride cost?

[benno_r]

When are you in/out of Adelaide? It might be easier for you, me and Peppas to get a car. I assume Jim will have the Yaris for his whole stay.Either that or cab it. How much can a 7 minute cab ride cost?

Not sure when I am getting in, either Friday night or Sunday morning - depending on Peppas sorting himself out as I am going to detour via Sydney for a few games.

I reckon we just get a car - get decent company rates at the new job.

[3Puttpete]

Not sure when I am getting in, either Friday night or Sunday morning - depending on Peppas sorting himself out as I am going to detour via Sydney for a few games.I reckon we just get a car - get decent company rates at the new job. sweet

[benno_r]

sweet

Putting it on your credit card in case of disinfection fees...

[coalesce]

If Peppas is coming too, we're up to the full 16 - who'd have thought that would happen?!

[3Puttpete]

Putting it on your credit card in case of disinfection fees... If you're driving it's your card!And yes, you're driving. There's no point both of us being sober

[Peppas]

Hold that last spot for me... I am just trying to sort a few things out now!

[Peppas]

Putting it on your credit card in case of disinfection fees...

Am I going to need a gas mask????

[3Puttpete]

Am I going to need a gas mask???? Windows Pep, windows

[nadg63]

Hold that last spot for me... I am just trying to sort a few things out now!

Done Peppas, have added you to the 'playing' list, fills all the spots! :)

[Peppas]

OK I am in. Sat and Sun, same as Benno it looks like.

Where do I pay? :)

[coalesce]

OK I am in. Sat and Sun, same as Benno it looks like.

Where do I pay? :)

Excellent :)

Do you want to do the Sunday warm up round too?

[coalesce]

Ignore that - seen your post in the other thread.

And you'd pay nadg - he's putting all the money in his super and preparing to do a runner...

[nadg63]

Ignore that - seen your post in the other thread.

And you'd pay nadg - he's putting all the money in his super and preparing to do a runner...

No, investing it all in Malaysian Airlines shares ..................

[coalesce]

No, investing it all in Malaysian Airlines shares ..................

Is that on your bucket list?

(Ref: http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/malaysia-airlines-dumps-macabre-bucket-list-competition-name/story-e6frfq80-1227046781526)

[nadg63]

Is that on your bucket list?

(Ref: http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/malaysia-airlines-dumps-macabre-bucket-list-competition-name/story-e6frfq80-1227046781526)

Did actually just come across that on a news site ......................... and no!

[Peppas]

Ignore that - seen your post in the other thread.

And you'd pay nadg - he's putting all the money in his super and preparing to do a runner...

Yep will send some cash this evening!

So are all the interstaters sharing Jim's room at the breakfree? I've stayed there before, it's not bad. Lots of food around there, plus other activities :) If memory serves me correct its right next to the UniSA Law campus...

[Peppas]

How far is RA from Adelaide airport? What is the best flight times I should be looking at if flying back out Sunday night??

[Peppas]

Looking at arriving in Adelaide at 10:35am on Saturday and flying out at 18:40 on Sunday afternoon... enough time before and after rounds?

[coalesce]

How far is RA from Adelaide airport? What is the best flight times I should be looking at if flying back out Sunday night??

It is probably about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic and luck at traffic lights.

[coalesce]

Looking at arriving in Adelaide at 10:35am on Saturday and flying out at 18:40 on Sunday afternoon... enough time before and after rounds?

That ought to be enough time. Can always make sure anyone who has to leave is in the first groups, and then get the presentations done promptly.

All dependent on whether Premier Jay Wetherill, and AFL legend Warren Tredrea can get there early enough to give the prizes out...

[Peppas]

It is probably about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic and luck at traffic lights.

Thanks mate... already plans changed. Looks like sticking around for the Monday round too!

[nadg63]

I need a nap, can't keep up :D

[Peppas]

I need a nap, can't keep up :D

We've moved the discussion into the Non-RA thread :)

[3Puttpete]

How far is RA from Adelaide airport? What is the best flight times I should be looking at if flying back out Sunday night??


It is probably about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic and luck at traffic lights.

15 minutes is the round trip

[nadg63]

If Peppas is coming too, we're up to the full 16 - who'd have thought that would happen?!

Absolutely amazing, nearly fell off of my chair in shock!

Still got to hear from some regarding money though so not a done deal yet ............................

[Chris32]

Sent through payment this morning, should be a great day!

[nadg63]

Sent through payment this morning, should be a great day!

Cheers, will book my flights when I have seen it ................ oops I mean I will post confirmation when I receive it :)

[nadg63]

ONE spot has just become available!

[3Puttpete]

Lager?

[Peppas]

Lager?

Larger?

[3Puttpete]

Larger?

That's not what I've heard

[Peppas]

That's not what I've heard

I thought we could just add letters to his name until he appeared? I guess not :)

[3Puttpete]

I thought we could just add letters to his name until he appeared? I guess not :)

Or change

[3Puttpete]

Larger?

Larder

[Peppas]

Larder

Lardet

[mrbluu]

Larder Lalder???

[3Puttpete]

Que? I give up

[Peppas]

Bam I win. Now we just need Lager to rock up to this :)

[benno_r]

Bam I win. Now we just need Lager to rock up to this :)

An open spot, and unlimited Kitchener buns, I thought he would have signed up by now.

and what about 'tarder?

[Peppas]

An open spot, and unlimited Kitchener buns, I thought he would have signed up by now.

and what about 'tarder?

Wow they look awesome!

[Chilled]

Bah! Ok, put me down for that last slot. Was definitely required previously but work won't confirm either way now (I don't get told shite!), for that weekend, so I'm going to have a punt anyways. Getting screwed around a bit :( Should find out for certain in the next couple of weeks.

[nadg63]

Bah! Ok, put me down for that last slot. Was definitely required previously but work won't confirm either way now (I don't get told shite!), for that weekend, so I'm going to have a punt anyways. Getting screwed around a bit :( Should find out for certain in the next couple of weeks.

OK, you're in :)

[timinsa]

Count me in. I'm a member.So if you leave me out I'll just follow you round & hit up on you.:mrgreen:

[marcel]

Tim,

If a spot doesn't open up we can do 5 groups I'd think. I've already booked the times with the office and will organise another if needs be.

[nadg63]

Count me in. I'm a member.So if you leave me out I'll just follow you round & hit up on you.:mrgreen:

Welcome back buddy, long time no see! (did try SMS etc to get in touch but know you've been busy business wise)


Tim,

If a spot doesn't open up we can do 5 groups I'd think. I've already booked the times with the office and will organise another if needs be.

Might be a good idea to book the extra group, let me know and I'll put it out there :)

[nadg63]

Quite possibly have 3 extra spots available due to the probable addition of a 5th tee booking!

If interested let me know.

[coalesce]

I thought that put the price up?

[nadg63]

I thought that put the price up?

Not in this case as the current 17th player, Timinsa, is a member of ......................... RA! (so he can sign in guests too :) )

[Chris32]

Wow, I don't think they would have had this many groups tee off in succession since the Jacobs Creek Open all those years ago!

[timinsa]

Funny man.

[nadg63]

Quite possibly have 3 extra spots available due to the probable addition of a 5th tee booking!

If interested let me know.

So no one else interested in taking part? Just checking as to how many tee times we require :)

[3Puttpete]

2 months

[benno_r]

2 months

Getting bloody pumped for this! Flights, accom, car all booked. 5 days of golf, that includes NSW, and RA. Awesome!

[coalesce]

Me too. I'll be chasing the other rounds this week. Would have done so earlier but work keeps getting in the way!

[3Puttpete]

Me too. I'll be chasing the other rounds this week. Would have done so earlier but work keeps getting in the way!

Work is the curse of the drinking class

[coalesce]

I reckon Oscar Wilde was onto something there

[Hatchman]

I have a warm up game at RA this Monday then Grange on Tuesday :D

[coalesce]

Plenty of time to go cold again before champs :)

[timinsa]

What time Monday mate?

[Hatchman]

Plenty of time to go cold again before champs :)

Hey, I've been stone cold to cold all year.
I've got all my hopes and dreams of salvaging something out of the year in the next 2 1/2 months and now you've poured cold water on it :cry:.


What time Monday mate?

Off at 9am Monday, 1st qualifying round of Country Championship.

[3Puttpete]

RA website says shorts are allowed on course but not in the dining room.

1. Will I need to be in the dining room?
2. Will I get in as long as I'm not wearing shorts or must I be wearing pants?

[Chilled]

RA website says shorts are allowed on course but not in the dining room.

1. Will I need to be in the dining room?
2. Will I get in as long as I'm not wearing shorts or must I be wearing pants?marcel can probably just confirm but we won't be going in the dining room...probably just grab drinks at the bar and sit inside or out for the presentation. The Bar is seperate from the Dining area and you never need to walk through the Dining area.

http://www.royaladelaidegolf.com.au/cms/functions-events/functions-overview/

[Peppas]

There's a dress code!?

[nadg63]

RA website says shorts are allowed on course but not in the dining room.

1. Will I need to be in the dining room?
2. Will I get in as long as I'm not wearing shorts or must I be wearing pants?

Hand this one over to you Marcel/Timinsa - ????

[marcel]

We won't be in the dining room so shorts are fine.

Please read the dress code carefully, any questions ask.

Bar food/light lunch will be available from 11am for those interested. Possibly some food available post round but don't count on it.

[3Puttpete]

We won't be in the dining room so shorts are fine.

Please read the dress code carefully, any questions ask.

Bar food/light lunch will be available from 11am for those interested. Possibly some food available post round but don't count on it.

Thanks mate.

Does "short club logo socks" literally mean RA logo?

[marcel]

No, any golf club logo or plain white are ok

[3Puttpete]

No, any golf club logo or plain white are ok

Ta

[coalesce]

No, any golf club logo or plain white are ok

Is this only an issue when wearing shorts?

[marcel]

Is this only an issue when wearing shorts?

yes

[Hatchman]

We should feel privileged, not everyone can get a game at RA http://http://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/2014/09/23/04/48/justin-timberlake-adelaide-golf (http://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/2014/09/23/04/48/justin-timberlake-adelaide-golf)

[highballin]

We should feel privileged, not everyone can get a game at RA http://http://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/2014/09/23/04/48/justin-timberlake-adelaide-golf (http://www.9news.com.au/entertainment/2014/09/23/04/48/justin-timberlake-adelaide-golf)

Yeah well clearly he wouldn't be up to our standard !

[marcel]

I was in the pro shop Sunday when his assistant and one of his security detail turned up and enquired about Justin getting a game.
If nothing else, the thought of RA being too busy on a Sunday arvo would give the strongest clue that it was a bullshit story

[nadg63]

I was in the pro shop Sunday when his assistant and one of his security detail turned up and enquired about Justin getting a game.
If nothing else, the thought of RA being too busy on a Sunday arvo would give the strongest clue that it was a bullshit story

Correct Marcel, it's crap! There is another version of events totally contradicting the above!

http://indaily.com.au/news/2014/09/23/justin-timberlake-report-just-wrong/

[highballin]

Correct Marcel, it's crap! There is another version of events totally contradicting the above!

http://indaily.com.au/news/2014/09/23/justin-timberlake-report-just-wrong/

I'm sticking with the other version. I like the thought that we are going to play RA but JT got the sorry can't fit you in response.:shock:

[Hatchman]

I'm prime for this now I've had my scouting round.

We playing off the Blues or Whites? Quite a few par 4's over 400m off the Blues.

Don't have to worry about being caught with cored greens. They've only recently been done and are about 2-3 weeks away from being really good.

[coalesce]

Any stupidly long carries over water?

[Peppas]

Is there a nice NAGA trophy?

[nadg63]

Delete

[nadg63]

Any stupidly long carries over water?

Not that I remember? Don't really recall there being any water at all !?


Is there a nice NAGA trophy?

Excuse my ignorance but what is that?


I'm prime for this now I've had my scouting round.

We playing off the Blues or Whites? Quite a few par 4's over 400m off the Blues.

Don't have to worry about being caught with cored greens. They've only recently been done and are about 2-3 weeks away from being really good.

Probably won't know until on the day - unless Marcel knows differently!

[Hatchman]

No water carries. Water could come into play thou for the second shot on the par 5 15th if righties hit a big gash cut or shank or snap hook for lefties.

[oobsadd2]

More chance of being on the train tracks than water :-)
Unlikely to be off the blues for a Sunday, and I doubt many of the members would have played from the tiger tees.
Tiger tee on the second into the wind needs a good drive to reach fairway.

[nadg63]

Is there a nice NAGA trophy?

In the words of Pauline - "Please explain!?"

[Peppas]

In the words of Pauline - "Please explain!?"

Are you serious?

[nadg63]

Are you serious?

Yep! (never played in any comp where this has been 'awarded'!? As I'm in charge of organizing the prizes it might be handy to know what it is)

[3Puttpete]

Not A Golfer's Ahole. Last place

[nadg63]

Not A Golfer's Ahole. Last place

Ker-ching! The penny drops :) Seriously never heard of it. Obviously the reward for this prize wise is something stupid - correct?

[3Puttpete]

The stupider the betterer.

A prize isn't absolutely necessary, as long as it's noted although Peppas seems pretty keen to take something away from the day :)

[Peppas]

Ker-ching! The penny drops :) Seriously never heard of it. Obviously the reward for this prize wise is something stupid - correct?

No it should be something awesome, thanks. Something that will fit in my golf travel bag would also be nice :)

[nadg63]

The stupider the betterer.

A prize isn't absolutely necessary, as long as it's noted although Peppas seems pretty keen to take something away from the day :)


No it should be something awesome, thanks. Something that will fit in my golf travel bag would also be nice :)

Better look in to it then :)

[Peppas]

Better look in to it then :)

Thanks mate. I need to win something!

[marcel]

White tees.

There will be a club comp, probably stableford that can be entered, not compulsory. About $6 to enter

[Peppas]

Awesome!

[3Puttpete]

White tees.

There will be a club comp, probably stableford that can be entered, not compulsory. About $6 to enter

Just so I can see it on golflink. Done.

[Hatchman]

White tees.

There will be a club comp, probably stableford that can be entered, not compulsory. About $6 to enter

Excellent, another round on my way to anchor.

[Hatchman]

The stupider the betterer.

A prize isn't absolutely necessary, as long as it's noted although Peppas seems pretty keen to take something away from the day :)

Have seen toilet seats, bags of fertiliser and some plastic boobs given away for NAGA's.

[Peppas]

Have seen toilet seats, bags of fertiliser and some plastic boobs given away for NAGA's.

All of those sound perfect for if the preso was in the dining room at RA :)

And trying to get back on a plane!

[Hatchman]

What about a rubber VJJ for being a knut of a golfer. This of course must not be a perpetual trophy :D.

[Funky_Cliff]

Doesn't look like the other semi was every played between Simsy and Funky Cliff.

I once won a darts tournament that way, which was the only way I was ever going to win a darts tournament

Just because I doubt anyone is interested any more, which is most certainly the best time to clear these things up, I did play Simsy down at the Vines. I'm pretty sure Nadg was even there...

He beat me 1up.

[nadg63]

Just because I doubt anyone is interested any more, which is most certainly the best time to clear these things up, I did play Simsy down at the Vines. I'm pretty sure Nadg was even there...

He beat me 1up.

Correct, if was the final between Simsy and Chilled that never happened.

[Chilled]

I'm pretty easy game wise, I usually play both days on weekends. I asked nadg to pass on my contact details to Simsy for him to contact me, re when/where etc, when he was ready to play the final. Never heard anything....*shrug*

[coalesce]

Just because I doubt anyone is interested any more, which is most certainly the best time to clear these things up, I did play Simsy down at the Vines. I'm pretty sure Nadg was even there...

He beat me 1up.

Wow, a voice from the past :) Welcome back Funky Cliff!


Correct, if was the final between Simsy and Chilled that never happened.


I'm pretty easy game wise, I usually play both days on weekends. I asked nadg to pass on my contact details to Simsy for him to contact me, re when/where etc, when he was ready to play the final. Never heard anything....*shrug*

Maybe on the next OG day they are both playing in, we could finally have a winner ;)

[Chilled]

Maybe on the next OG day they are both playing in, we could finally have a winner ;)I've washed my hands of it now, horse has bolted, he lived a lone and wonderful life, was buried and is now a fossil.

[Peppas]

You guys could have a 1 hole playoff at RA? The rest of us can follow you guys like a crowd.

[nadg63]

I blame the organising committee :-) Flavzz ;-) As Chilled said, that died a death a while ago.

[thecollective]

Played the course on Monday - rough was absolutely brutal this time (wayward driving! not normally an issue for me) - greens were not so good but only 9 days since coring so no high expectations there. Should be cherry ripe by 23/11

TC

[Hatchman]

Kept it under the ton I see. Yes it was tough out there. Did you play it off the whites or the pro plates at RA.
I noticed other grades playing off the whites at Grange. One of my mates played in a group with 2 off the pro plates and other in the group off the whites.

[thecollective]

Hatchman; yes off the Whites in the Presidents cup - I don't play, practise enough and probably not good enough to get down to single figures, had a nightmare round and never really struggled like that off the tee. Its a course that you must find the fairway. Grange was another story, shot a solid 89 although could have been lower. Man I love that west course so much fun with the wide fairways and shaped greens.

TC

[nadg63]

Daggs has put his hand up as a possible, anyone else as that leaves a couple of spots in a fifth group!?

[nadg63]

Daggs has put his hand up as a possible, anyone else as that leaves a couple of spots in a fifth group!?

Daggs is now a confirmed entry, along with me that takes us to 18, just as well Marcel was looking in to a fifth group! Phew :neutral:

So currently we are looking at groups of 3x 4 and 2x 3, still a couple of spots spare!

[AndyP]

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned to the missus that OZgolf now had Champs in SA, and she said that she was surprised that I wasn't going. Seeing this as an opening, I asked if I could go. She said no.

[nadg63]

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned to the missus that OZgolf now had Champs in SA, and she said that she was surprised that I wasn't going. Seeing this as an opening, I asked if I could go. She said no.

Gotta love 'em, that's funny :D

[benno_r]

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned to the missus that OZgolf now had Champs in SA, and she said that she was surprised that I wasn't going. Seeing this as an opening, I asked if I could go. She said no.

Unleash the Beast! Come anyway.

[coalesce]

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned to the missus that OZgolf now had Champs in SA, and she said that she was surprised that I wasn't going. Seeing this as an opening, I asked if I could go. She said no.

Haha. That made me laugh in the office, which in turn got me some strange looks... :)

[Hatchman]

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned to the missus that OZgolf now had Champs in SA, and she said that she was surprised that I wasn't going. Seeing this as an opening, I asked if I could go. She said no.

I see your problem. It's better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission :razz:.

Having said that I'm still plotting ways to get the Saturday round at Lady Bay past the Minister :smt087. I'll wait unit Club Champs has finished in 3 weeks to bring that up.

[AndyP]

I'll try another year. Mid major renovations probably isn't the best time. It looks to be a great weekend.

[coalesce]

I'll try another year. Mid major renovations probably isn't the best time. It looks to be a great weekend.

What is she having done? ;)

[nadg63]

What is she having done? ;)

Haha :D

[nadg63]

One month!

[Peppas]

Get excited. I just want to break 20pts :)

[3Puttpete]

Get excited. I just want to break 20pts :)

If you mean this in the same way you want to break 90, I have complete faith in you [emoji3]

[Peppas]

If you mean this in the same way you want to break 90, I have complete faith in you [emoji3]

I haven't broken 90 in my last 15 rounds. It's great to be in form :)

[nadg63]

To all non RA members taking part in the Champs, could you please PM me the details below:

Name (real one!)

Address

Golflink No. (this mainly for if you want to also play the RA pro shop comp on the day - $6)

Think that's it, member club maybe?

Reason for this is so Marcel can have everyone booked in early at RA to save time; I'll also arrive early to pay the green fees so all the formalities will have been taken care of prior to tee off :-)

Cheers.

[Peppas]

PM sent nadg. Enjoy the deets.

[3Puttpete]

PM sent

[benno_r]

PM sent

[jimandr]

PM sent.

If you need my address so you are arranging to have my house robbed while I'm in Adelaide, .... my only items of any value (the clubs) will be coming with me, but for insurance purposes my TV will be valued at $10,000. Tell me which pawn shop it will go to so I can buy it back for $50.

[coalesce]

PM sent nadg. Enjoy the deets.


PM sent


PM sent


PM sent.

You interstaters are so keen :)

[3Puttpete]

You interstaters are so keen :)

Keen to make you and Peppas my bitches

[Peppas]

Keen to make you and Peppas my bitches

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH! See you on Hindley St ;)

[3Puttpete]

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH! See you on Hindley St ;) So you're keen then!

[thecollective]

PM Sent!

Bring on Seaton Links! I mean Royal Adelaide

TC

[nadg63]

PM sent nadg. Enjoy the deets.

Received


PM sent

???????????????? not received!


PM sent

Received


PM sent.

If you need my address so you are arranging to have my house robbed while I'm in Adelaide, .... my only items of any value (the clubs) will be coming with me, but for insurance purposes my TV will be valued at $10,000. Tell me which pawn shop it will go to so I can buy it back for $50.

:)

PM received


PM Sent!

Bring on Seaton Links! I mean Royal Adelaide

TC

PM received.

Thanks guys, BUT for some reason 3puttpete your PM is the only one to not have shown up - !?

Got yours jasonb and Coalesce.

[Peppas]

So you're keen then!

Yeah gotta visit the nightlife ;)

[3Puttpete]

Sent again mate

[nadg63]

Sent again mate

Got it this time, all is good :)

[3Puttpete]

Got it this time, all is good :)

Sweet

[3Puttpete]

Yeah gotta visit the nightlife ;)

What's this Mars Bar you pm'd me about?

[Peppas]

What's this Mars Bar you pm'd me about?

Must've been Benno, not me.

[nadg63]

Must've been Benno, not me.

:-)

[3Puttpete]

Must've been Benno, not me.

Ah ha. That clears that up then

[nadg63]

PM's received Highballin/HatchmanSS76 :)

[Chilled]

Address??? What the??

[Peppas]

Ah ha. That clears that up then

Yeah I think there's also a cream for that... maybe we should move this convo into the non champs rounds thread :)

[nadg63]

Address??? What the??

I don't know, I'm just the messenger - no-one else had a problem with it!

[Chilled]

I don't know, I'm just the messenger - no-one else had a problem with it!Good for them! :D

Oh btw, playing your home club tomorrow :)

[Peppas]

I don't know, I'm just the messenger - no-one else had a problem with it!

I thought you were going to post us a written letter of invitation?

[Chilled]

I thought you were going to post us a written letter of invitation?All the prizes will be mailed to you ;)

[Peppas]

all the prizes will be mailed to you ;)

booyah!

[Chilled]

Or maybe it's required for when you get your 2015 Tour card and your invite is sent out for next years RA Major!

I for one am looking forward to defending my title next year :)

[nadg63]

Good for them! :D

Oh btw, playing your home club tomorrow :)

Greens are just starting to come good again after coring, had gotten a bit quicker last weekend. The summer golf approach seems to be working best, drop it short and let it run! What time are you there? (I'm working)


I thought you were going to post us a written letter of invitation?

It's in the post ...... ;)

[Chilled]

Greens are just starting to come good again after coring, had gotten a bit quicker last weekend. The summer golf approach seems to be working best, drop it short and let it run! What time are you there? (I'm working)Yeah we know you work until lunchtime friday's so we booked an early morning slot :D haha

Kidding! Mate booked it, 9:03. Full four on the tee I believe.

[coalesce]

I'll be able to get more Fridays in now too. Hopefully from next week..

[marcel]

PM sent.

If you need my address so you are arranging to have my house robbed while I'm in Adelaide, .... my only items of any value (the clubs) will be coming with me, but for insurance purposes my TV will be valued at $10,000. Tell me which pawn shop it will go to so I can buy it back for $50.

Nothing nefarious Jim and others. The guest sign in book in the pro shop asks for Club (if you have one) and residential address. I was taking the bother out of anyone having to fill in their details but you're most welcome to if you'd rather

[nadg63]

This month ..... :-)

[3Puttpete]

This month ..... :-)

Much excite

[benno_r]

This month ..... :-)

Very Very Excite!

[Peppas]

So much excite!

[nadg63]

Pressure is on to live up to all this expectation/excitement!

[Peppas]

Pressure is on to live up to all this expectation/excitement!

Just make sure my NAGA prize is easy to bring on a plane

[nadg63]

Just make sure my NAGA prize is easy to bring on a plane

It is!

[Peppas]

It is!

Excellent, double excite!

[Daggs]

Peppas you have some pretty stiff competition for that naga and it had better be good prize I dont want anything useless :-)

[Peppas]

Peppas you have some pretty stiff competition for that naga and it had better be good prize I dont want anything useless :-)

Bro why don't you just win the whole shebangabang and leave the NAGA for me OK? :)

[Daggs]

Bro why don't you just win the whole shebangabang and leave the NAGA for me OK? :)

I Think out side the square so i recon highest score should win like it does in most other games then id have this thing covered ;-p

[Peppas]

I Think out side the square so i recon highest score should win like it does in most other games then id have this thing covered ;-p

I'll be dragging my anchor by the time this is on so :)

[Hatchman]

I'm not out of this NAGA challenge by a long shot.
High DSR today stopped me from getting the extra shot I've been working hard on by playing sh!t.

[Daggs]

I'm not out of this NAGA challenge by a long shot.
High DSR today stopped me from getting the extra shot I've been working hard on by playing sh!t.

Thats excellent :-) only a couple of weeks of TANKING left and we'll find out i guess ;-)
I could quite possibly raise the bat on on a par 3 course the way im playing at the moment :-(

[Chris32]

Mentioned it to nadg, I'm happy to print up some sticker/labels at work so everyone can work out who everyone is!

I've met a few attending, however I think it might be handy to easily identify everyone from here

thoughts?

[Peppas]

Sure. They will go well when we go out on hindley st apparantly

[backintheswing]

Sure. They will go well when we go out on hindley st apparantly

Peppas will be harder to recognise now he's turned 54. Are you ageing gracefully mate?

[Peppas]

Peppas will be harder to recognise now he's turned 54. Are you ageing gracefully mate?

Yes mate, you know it.

Ill get way more tail on hindley st now, chicks dig old guys right?

[Chris32]

I'd remove the name badges on Hindley, a quirky nickname plastered on your breast might suggest your services are available for hire

[backintheswing]

Yes mate, you know it.

Ill get way more tail on hindley st now, chicks dig old guys right?

Do you have lots of cash? That's what they dig, especially the ones you will see out and about with Benno.

[Peppas]

Do you have lots of cash? That's what they dig, especially the ones you will see out and about with Benno.

Sounds like you are speaking from experience :)

[Peppas]

I'd remove the name badges on Hindley, a quirky nickname plastered on your breast might suggest your services are available for hire

Awesome!!!

[backintheswing]

Sounds like you are speaking from experience :)

Plenty of experience, although none with Benno. I have seen his avatar though.

[3Puttpete]

I'd remove the name badges on Hindley, a quirky nickname plastered on your breast might suggest your services are available for hire

After a big Saturday night, it might be better to remove the name badge at RA.

No Marcel, I didn't even go in there.

[Peppas]

After a big Saturday night, it might be better to remove the name badge at RA.

No Marcel, I didn't even go in there.

I don't get this because its cryptic but I like it all the same

[Peppas]

Plenty of experience, although none with Benno. I have seen his avatar though.

I bet you like to support single mums too :)

Must be an old man thing!

[backintheswing]

I'm 6 years younger than you.

[Peppas]

I'm 6 years younger than you.

Thats why you can handle the stiffer shafts big boppa :)

[AndyP]

Hey Guys, OZgolf is happy to kick some OZgolf money in for prizes for the day.

2015 SA Champs ($150)
Champion: OZg$90
Runner Up: OZg$45
3rd: OZg$15

OZgolf dollars (OZg$) can be used for:

Transactions in the Pro Shop forum area (money to be paid to the seller by OZgolf)
OZgolf Merchandise
Donation to an OZgolf chosen charity, such as, Beyond Blue or Toowoomba Hospital Oncology Ward
Payments for future Champs events.

[Daggs]

Awsome Andy cheers mate .
But how come you didnt jack up the NAGA for me :)

[AndyP]

Awsome Andy cheers mate .
But how come you didnt jack up the NAGA for me :)
I don't want to encourage tanking.

[coalesce]

Thanks Andy :)))

[Peppas]

I don't want to encourage tanking.

Why so negative andy???

[highballin]

Sweet thanks Andy. Shame interstate visitors are barred from winning any prizes.

[benno_r]

Sweet thanks Andy. Shame interstate visitors are barred from winning any prizes.

Precedence has been set. I took NSW's money, and I'll take yours too! :D

[Peppas]

Precedence has been set. I took NSW's money, and I'll take yours too! :D

Yeah go Benno! Then we will have more tipping dollars for Sunday night!

[3Puttpete]

Precedence has been set. I took NSW's money, and I'll take yours too! :D

It's my turn

[highballin]

Precedence has been set. I took NSW's money, and I'll take yours too! :D

Haha boys we need more barrels :(

[nadg63]

Hey Guys, OZgolf is happy to kick some OZgolf money in for prizes for the day.

2015 SA Champs ($150)
Champion: OZg$90
Runner Up: OZg$45
3rd: OZg$15

OZgolf dollars (OZg$) can be used for:

Transactions in the Pro Shop forum area (money to be paid to the seller by OZgolf)
OZgolf Merchandise
Donation to an OZgolf chosen charity, such as, Beyond Blue or Toowoomba Hospital Oncology Ward
Payments for future Champs events.


Thank you very much AndyP :)

[nadg63]

Looks like there will be 19 players taking part now that Daggs and Kunkie have come on board - happy with that :)

[highballin]

Excellent Nadg wasn't long ago we were struggling to get a foursome. Our monthly gatherings almost two foursomes now. I am sure we will have a great champs at RA things are looking up.;)

[Peppas]

It's gonna be awesome

[highballin]

It's gonna be awesome

Yep :D

[Hatchman]

Haha boys we need more barrels :(

We have 1000lt IBC's of concentrated hydrochloric acid a work, do I need bring some of that too?

[highballin]

We have 1000lt IBC's of concentrated hydrochloric acid a work, do I need bring some of that too?

Yep we want no traces :lol:

[thecollective]

played the course again yesterday, greens were cherry ripe! lots of run on the fairways and strong winds! was hitting my 2 Iron downwind around 220!

Had 34 points - a significant improvement from last time I was round!

Looking forward to it!

TC

[coalesce]

New favourite for champs? ;)