October 12th 2014 Tanunda Pines 9.00am & 9.05am

[coalesce]

After another successful monthly get-together yesterday, and assuming we all survived the mosquitoes at South Lakes, I thought I'd create a placeholder for next month's event.

As I won, I get to choose, but I'm thinking the last 2 months we've been way south, so I'm thinking of somewhere central or northern for October. My initial thoughts were Tea Tree Gully, Tanunda, or even going to visit Hatchman at Kapunda if he'll have us!

But first things first, what date is best for everyone? I was thinking Sunday 19th?

When I know who can make it, I can try and book something...

Thanks!

Edit: This is now booked for 12th Oct 9.00am & 9.05am at Tanunda Pines where thecollective can show us around his home course! :)

1. coalesce
2. nadg63
3. highballin
4. Wenz
5. thecollective
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[nadg63]

That date should be good with me!

[coalesce]

19th is stroke comp at the Vines if that makes any difference

[Hatchman]

All of October is out for me. I have monthly medal first week than 4 weeks in row of club champs.
I have a snow flakes chance in hell of getting a special dispensation from the Minister to fit in a Sunday game as well.

[coalesce]

All of October is out for me. I have monthly medal first week than 4 weeks in row of club champs.
I have a snow flakes chance in hell of getting a special dispensation from the Minister to fit in a Sunday game as well.

Tell her its a placeholder for a medal/club champs playoff? :)

[nadg63]

Up North, Barossa GC is supposed to be nice, Tanunda Pines? (think Vines has reciprocal there!?)

[Hatchman]

Tell her its a placeholder for a medal/club champs playoff? :)

She's not the smartest, but not as dumb as another mates. For years his Mrs thought golf took around 7 hours and was played at night as we used to get back to his place at 8-8:30pm. We were always last to leave, lock the bar, set the alarm and lock the Club House. Ahh the good old days.

[highballin]

Can't make the 19th can do the week before or after.

[Wenz]

Should be fine for any date.

[nadg63]

Can't make the 19th can do the week before or after.

Either of the weeks that suit HB should be good with me.

[thecollective]

Tanunda is my home track and IMO the best course up this way; I can arrange the tee times.

It has a 50% green fee deal with The Vines - I should be able to introduce 3 others at a members guest fee ($35)

Let me know if keen

TC

[coalesce]

Tanunda is my home track and IMO the best course up this way; I can arrange the tee times.

It has a 50% green fee deal with The Vines - I should be able to introduce 3 others at a members guest fee ($35)

Let me know if keen

TC

Sounds good to me. What about Sunday 12th October? - can you see if they can squeeze 2 groups on at say 9am ish please?

[coalesce]

We might even want to get ambitious and provisionally book 3 times and make a call nearer the time?

[Wenz]

Tanunda pines sounds good. Will definitely hit the range before playing as I warmed up on the first couple holes at south lakes.

[thecollective]

9AM will be fine on a Sunday - pretty quiet at Tanunda.

Let me cross check the situation with the greens as coring is normally around that time of year.

TC

[highballin]

Sounds good to me. What about Sunday 12th October? - can you see if they can squeeze 2 groups on at say 9am ish please?

Sounds great to me. Would love to play Tanunda Pines thanks TC

[nadg63]

How are the mozzies up there TC!?

[highballin]

Yeah are they as big as the mozzies at Goolwa

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[thecollective]

Too hot and dry for mozzies in the north during the day - night time a different story

[nadg63]

Heading still says 'TBC' - is that the case or is this happening!?

[coalesce]

We are waiting for confirmation from TC that he can book the tee times and there is no coring happening

[highballin]

Heading still says 'TBC' - is that the case or is this happening!?

That's what I like to see chaffing at the bit rearing to go :)

[nadg63]

That's what I like to see chaffing at the bit rearing to go :)

Nope, planning ahead! About to get VERY busy at work meaning working weekends, hence just checking ;)

A bit over golf at the mo to be honest.

[coalesce]

Wash your mouth out!!

[thecollective]

Tee times no drama at all, but want to 100% confirm numbers, do we have any more joining us?

Re: coring; will find out this weekend

Tc

[nadg63]

Tee times no drama at all, but want to 100% confirm numbers, do we have any more joining us?

Re: coring; will find out this weekend

Tc

Just book 2 groups TC, that tends to cover it!

[coalesce]

Yeah 2 groups will be enough. In the unlikely event of major interest, first in best dressed

[thecollective]

Right!

9:00AM & 9:05AM are locked in; Sunday 12th October, Tanunda Pines (opposite the Novotel)

Greens will not be cored until 1st week of November so they should be nice and firm by October with the Sun coming out

Best way to get there from the South is via the Northern Expressway, then turn onto Sturt Hwy (A20)

turn right @ Gomersal road - a clear sign will state heading to Tanunda - Watch your speed on this road (strictly 90km) as there are often hiding radars (Highballin that means you!)

Then take the dirt road right turn (shortcut) @ Golflinks Road. Note: if it is soaking wet - do not take the connecting Lehmann Rd first right turn, take the second otherwise you WILL get bogged. You will see what I mean when you view it in person OR on google maps. The dirt road is well sealed and ok from the second turn onwards, if you are super sensitive about your prized vehicle (not getting scratched etc.) you can go round (avoiding the dirt road) - although you are adding 10 minutes to your journey. Otherwise you can take the scenic route via Gawler through Lyndoch road (off Murray street).

From there will be an obvious left turn into the course; its simply a matter of following the boundary road of the golf course around to the opening gate.

Tanunda has a good quality driving range and putting green to warm up on; so don't feel like you need to stop elsewhere for a warmup.

Sundays are surprisingly quiet - although on this day I just noticed Glynde Golf Club have about 6 groups teeing off 1 hour after us.

Bring your putting and chipping game to this course otherwise it will be a slog to score well. Many of the greens are two tiered and have subtle slopes.

See you there

TC

[coalesce]

Excellent, thanks TC.

highballin, Do you want me to pick you up so that Mr Plod has to find someone else to target? :)

[thecollective]

Would be nice to get at least one more player so we can have two groups of 3

TC

[coalesce]

There's a few who have come to previous ones who haven't said either way about this one - give it time :)

[nadg63]

There's a few who have come to previous ones who haven't said either way about this one - give it time :)

Need to give Chilled, Simsy, Jasonb etc a shout ... though probably a bit late for JB's curfew! ;)

[nadg63]

Mentioned it to the guys this morning, non-committal at this stage.

[highballin]

Mentioned to Chilled this morning. Not sure at this stage.

[nadg63]

Looking like 5 may be it!? Will try in the remaining days to get more. Chilled, Jasonb, Daggs, Funky Cliff?

[thecollective]

one more is all we need - two sets of three would be great.

TC

[Wenz]

Still just under a couple weeks.

[jasonb]

No good for me, will be in Sydney on the Saturday, may not come home til Sunday

[coalesce]

Bumpity bump for this Sunday.

If the last few meet-ups are any indicator to go by, this will be a good day!

[nadg63]

Bumpity bump for this Sunday.

If the last few meet-ups are any indicator to go by, this will be a good day!

Got in touch with Chilled, he's def out. (and Simsy)

That's pretty much it for the regulars !

[coalesce]

Obviously this is my fault for even mentioning the thought of 3 tee times earlier in the thread ;)

[nadg63]

Obviously this is my fault for even mentioning the thought of 3 tee times earlier in the thread ;)

Ummm, YES!

[Wenz]

Depending on some physhio on Thursday. I might not be able to make it.
Oh how I love you basketball. Atleast its my last season and then I can focus on golf and joining a club etc.

[coalesce]

Depending on some physhio on Thursday. I might not be able to make it.
Oh how I love you basketball. Atleast its my last season and then I can focus on golf and joining a club etc.

What have you done?


TC, will there be a comp on Sunday?

[nadg63]

Depending on some physhio on Thursday. I might not be able to make it.
Oh how I love you basketball. Atleast its my last season and then I can focus on golf and joining a club etc.

Just back from visiting my knee specialist, got a script for stronger pain killers so I'm still in! :) (may not be able to drive home again but ...! )

[thecollective]

What have you done?


TC, will there be a comp on Sunday?

Yes, stableford, I think its around $6

TC

[coalesce]

Yes, stableford, I think its around $6

TC

Cool. How forgiving is it for errant tee shots? I'm contemplating doing a Phil Mickelson and putting 2 drivers in the bag (because one of them is pretty wayward!)

[nadg63]

Cool. How forgiving is it for errant tee shots? I'm contemplating doing a Phil Mickelson and putting 2 drivers in the bag (because one of them is pretty wayward!)

Whilst the other is all over the place ;)

[Hatchman]

Cool. How forgiving is it for errant tee shots? I'm contemplating doing a Phil Mickelson and putting 2 drivers in the bag (because one of them is pretty wayward!)


Whilst the other is all over the place ;)

Sorry, just had pick myself up off the floor and my side is hurting.

[thecollective]

Cool. How forgiving is it for errant tee shots? I'm contemplating doing a Phil Mickelson and putting 2 drivers in the bag (because one of them is pretty wayward!)

Coalesce; I would say fairways are quite generous but you have to contend with deep whispy rough in the open rough areas and lots of pine trees. Are your drivers the same loft or flex? this might be your problem if your switching between lofts and flex.

The course could do with a good chainsaw session - particularly on the 5th

TC

[coalesce]

Same flex, similar loft. Different shaped face.

My Cleveland Classic XL has a deep face, and my usual "miss" is hitting the top of the face, which doesn't happen so much with this. The new driver is a more conventional face, so this miss is happening more often. Also the new driver is longer - I think that is causing me to be a bit out at setup - I need to have more of a play to work out what is going on! :)

[nadg63]

TC, what's the course like terrain wise, flat, hilly!?

[coalesce]

Wenz, how did the physio go?

[Hatchman]

TC, what's the course like terrain wise, flat, hilly!?

Similar to the up down and arounds like your home course only quite sandy off the fairway on a some of it.

[nadg63]

Similar to the up down and arounds like your home course only quite sandy off the fairway on a some of it.

Cheers for that HM, should not need a cart then! :)

[coalesce]

Similar to the up down and arounds like your home course only quite sandy off the fairway on a some of it.

I'll bring my bucket and spade then

[thecollective]

There is one steep climb up to the 10th green but that's about it. Course gets a bit undulating but probably equal level to the Vines like Hatch pointed out

Its worth the climb for the tee shot on 11

And yes the soil at TP takes the word sandbelt to another level

TC

[talbo]

Played TP this morning, very nice course and in great condition.

[nadg63]

Played TP this morning, very nice course and in great condition.

Will try and leave it the same :)

See the forecast for Sunday is back to 'sunny' - was showing possible showers yesterday!

[Wenz]

I'm feeling heaps better.
So should be able to play...abit embarrassing what I did to myself hahaha. Say no more.

[Hatchman]

I'm feeling heaps better.
So should be able to play...abit embarrassing what I did to myself hahaha. Say no more.

Comon you can tell us :)

[nadg63]

Comon you can tell us :)

We can keep a secret! ;)

[coalesce]

Any last minute love for this?

[talbo]

Would love to play this course again but unfortunately can't on Sunday. You might be able to get Mr Grady and Mr Newton out for a hit if they're still in the area!

[nadg63]

Any last minute love for this?

This one has bombed a bit! Still, us that are going should have a good day :)

[Wenz]

Less grumpy people this time... :P

[coalesce]

Less grumpy people this time... :P

No promises...

[nadg63]

Looking like it will be a 3 and a 2, (assuming Wenz has recovered), TC knows his way round there, HB, Coalesce and myself never been there, what about you Wenz?

[Wenz]

No I've never been there sober... Walked around the course while drunk after a basketball carnival though.

[highballin]

This one has bombed a bit! Still, us that are going should have a good day :)

Always look forward to our Ozgolf days. Good score is not a pre-requisite to having a good day.

Good company is though. So I spose I will have to have good score :o

[nadg63]

No I've never been there sober... Walked around the course while drunk after a basketball carnival though.

Sounds like it's a wise decision you giving up basketball!

[Wenz]

http://m.accuweather.com/en/au/tanunda/15231/hourly-weather-forecast/15231?day=2

[highballin]

http://m.accuweather.com/en/au/tanunda/15231/hourly-weather-forecast/15231?day=2

Looks good !

[Hatchman]

Always look forward to our Ozgolf days. Good score is not a pre-requisite to having a good day.

Good company is though. So I spose I will have to have good score :o

Would like to be joining in but things just haven't worked out with dates and other must play games. The perils of being a fortnightly player trying to balance Me time and the Minister.

[highballin]

Would like to be joining in but things just haven't worked out with dates and other must play games. The perils of being a fortnightly player trying to balance Me time and the Minister.

Totally understand. It's a hard balance to keep everyone happy.

[coalesce]

I reckon with champs next month, the December outing should have a Christmas theme - get your thinking caps on!

[nadg63]

Believe I've hounded DaveK in to playing tomorrow :-)

[Wenz]

Another day done and dusted.
Well enjoyed this one guys. Thankyou and will see you all December.
I believe DaveK won this one....there was talk/interest about heading down to victor harbor but it's up to him. I'll leave someone else to make a thread closer to date.
Played so much better #jetspeed

[nadg63]

Excellent day, weather was good, company was good, even the golf was better than average. Enjoyed the course, was a new one for me so thanks for organizing it TC.

DaveK did end up with the best score, putted well @ $10+ a putt ;)

[coalesce]

No way did he have 40 putts!

With a 10/21 point split it was a mixed day for me and I'm now a 7 iron down after an argument with a tree...

[highballin]

Excellent day, weather was good, company was good, even the golf was better than average. Enjoyed the course, was a new one for me so thanks for organizing it TC.

DaveK did end up with the best score, putted well @ $10+ a putt ;)

Yeah agree was a top day.

Coalesce and I were woeful on the first nine so I thought I would fire us up on the second nine. Loser on handicap buys a beer. Well it fired him up alright up until then hadn't hit a drive all day then he starts bangin them down the middle. 4 a 4 on hardest hole on the course thank you very much. A wipe for me and referee please stop the fight. :oops:

Shot of the day Coalesce tree iron I mean 7 iron.

:lol:

Thanks TC enjoyed the course will take you up on the offer to play again some time in the future.

[nadg63]

No way did he have 40 putts!

With a 10/21 point split it was a mixed day for me and I'm now a 7 iron down after an argument with a tree...

I did put $10+ but probably $12.50 a putt!

[thecollective]

Glad you enjoyed my home track - she's a good layout with great potential if they can sort out the sand in the bunkers. Please feel free to PM me for a game on weekends you are more than welcome to play with yours truly.

TC

[Daggs]

Would have liked to get there havent played it before but played Barossa on Sat They had their Open , Course was in great nic and it was a stunning day to play it.

[nadg63]

Would have liked to get there havent played it before but played Barossa on Sat They had their Open , Course was in great nic and it was a stunning day to play it.

I have heard previously that the Barossa Golf Club is a nice course, in fact the person that told me this rated it higher than Tanunda Pines, though as you've seen from the reports, we enjoyed it there on Sunday. Obviously we are going to have an OZgolf SA outing at the BGC!

[thecollective]

I have heard previously that the Barossa Golf Club is a nice course, in fact the person that told me this rated it higher than Tanunda Pines, though as you've seen from the reports, we enjoyed it there on Sunday. Obviously we are going to have an OZgolf SA outing at the BGC!

Barossa has a nice setting and some good holes #1 is my pick out of the bunch, but in terms of GCA and layout it is not in the same league as Tanunda or even Gawler for that matter.