2018 QLD Champs - Sept 2018 - Save the Date

[benno_r]

Howdy fellow Ozgolfers,

It's that time of the year to announce the 2018 QLD champs, and for this years instalment, we invite you to the big smoke, capital of God's Country, Brisbane.

Still a few more small details to iron out, but I figure it's time to drum up some interest...

So for your chopping pleasure, I present the following courses:

Thursday 13th September - Kooralbyn Valley CC: http://ramadaresortkooralbynvalley.com.au/golf/
16 spots, 12:00am first group. Carts included. And since we like to hit the ground running, we are entered in the famous "Copperhead" Back Marker challenge.
$75 inc cart and prize fee

Friday 14th September - Royal Queensland GC: http://www.rqgolf.com.au/cms/welcome/
28 Spots, 10:00am first group. Walking only. Also includes the terrifying 2-ball Banana Cup best ball multiplier
$170 inc prize fee

Saturday 15th September - Pacific Harbour GC: http://www.pacificharbourgolf.com.au/golf/
28 spots, 11:45am first group. Carts, comp fee and pre-round burger included.
CHAMPS Day 1
$65 inc prize fee. $45/cart

Sunday 16th September - Brookwater GC: http://brookwater.com.au/golf/
28 Spots, 10:30pm first group. Carts Included.
CHAMPS Day 2
$125 inc cart and prize fee

Monday 17th September - Royal Nudgee - North Course: http://www.nudgeegolf.com.au/welcome/
16 Spots, 8:20am first group. Walking or Carts - 4 carts booked
$45inc prize fee. $40/cart

Accommodation details will be announced shortly, though we will be staying close to the city.

Cash prizes available everyday, as well as balls for NTP's and Long Drives.

Friday access will be first allocated to weekend players, though we may be able to jag a few extra spots if required. Numbers can be increased on other days if required.

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Ben

May as well keep an interest tally:
1. Supreme Leader, The Honorary Member for members, AndyP
2. benno_r
3. bushy
4. Shaz_RS
5. Pete_RS
6. Courty
7. MrBluu
8. Peppas
9. PeteyD
10. Ron Burgundy
11. Timah
12. Solarman
13. BITS
14. Jazzdog
15. The Champ Lefty (mandatory attendance)
16. Iain
17. Daves
18. Jono
19. Josh_Atterbury
20. Ferrins
21. Nudgee
22. Ploppy Pat
23. 3pp
24. Eag's
25. TheCollective
26. Simmons
27. Dotty
28. Marcel

Pencil Gang:
1. Slug (light pencil)
2. Nemo (very very light magic pencil)
3. WBennett (half a pencil after losing the other half to his ex-wife)
4. Goughy (super busy pencil)
5. Shreko
6. Briswesty (light pencil)

[BUSHY]

You’re a legend Benno. I’ll be there Thursday to Monday.

[shazza_rs]

Nice of you to accommodate another RS birthday... :)

Count us in for all.

[benno_r]

Nice of you to accommodate another RS birthday... :)

Count us in for all.

Excellent - I might even buy Pete some Jimmy cans even if he doesn't use his driver!

[Courty]

In.

[mrbluu]

In Friday - Sunday. Good chance of Thursday as well.

[benno_r]

In Friday - Sunday. Good chance of Thursday as well.

BluuYah!

Thursday is worth it - the only place in SE QLD you'll get DSR over par! Just what you like.

[Peppas]

Yeah ok then, in for all

[mrbluu]

BluuYah!

Thursday is worth it - the only place in SE QLD you'll get DSR over par! Just what you like.Over par DSR is shit!!

[PeteyD]

Friday to Sunday. Will try and swing Thursday too.

[Ron Burgundy]

In Fri to Sun. Possibly thurs too.

[timah!]

In for Fri - Sun

[solarman]

In for the lot

[backintheswing]

Bits and jazzdog in for thurs to sun.

[Slug]

Pencil me in for now

[Captain Nemo]

Very very light pencil.

[WBennett]

This looks awesome.

Time to get divorced

[AndyP]

Cripes! You don't log in for a few hours, and end up getting slotted at 16. I'm the only person in the history of all time to not miss one. I should be at #1!!!

[3Puttpete]

Pencil for the weekend

[Iain]

Count me in for all.

[Lagerlover]

Pencil for the weekendPencil. Depending on the outcome of this ^^^

[3Puttpete]

To everyone who sent me a pm asking me to confirm for all 5 days I'll let you know

[Dcanto]

This looks awesome. Time to get divorced Maybe we can get group rates on a lawyer. 😁

[BUSHY]

Maybe we can get group rates on a lawyer. [emoji16]

At least we know an accountant

[Dcanto]

At least we know an accountant Problem is my wife's an accountant too. That was my first mistake. 😋

[benno_r]

OP updated.


This looks awesome.

Time to get divorced

I have a couch you can sleep on as long as you like Benno


Cripes! You don't log in for a few hours, and end up getting slotted at 16. I'm the only person in the history of all time to not miss one. I should be at #1!!!

Sorry sir, my mistake sir, won't happen again sir. Can I get a discount on buying Ozgolf now?

[Daves]

Should be good for Thursday to Monday.

[goughy]

I'd like to say light pencil, but it's a week out from my holiday which usually means I'm run off my feet......

[Jono]

I'm in. 8)

[Josh_Atterbury]

put me down as first timer. if there's room I think thurs-sun. otherwise fri-sun.

[benno_r]

put me down as first timer. if there's room I think thurs-sun. otherwise fri-sun.

Sure thing Josh. There will be a more official thread where we go into details of who is doing each day / carts / accomm etc, but for now I will note your interest.

Cheers,
Ben

[PeteyD]

Leave Approved!

[AndyP]

Tennis club champs weekend again. Damn!

[Shreko]

Pencil for Shreko please Ben

[Ferrins]

All days please. Good work Benno!

[Ferrins]

Looks like I knocked this on the head.

[nudgee]

I am in for Friday through to Sunday.

Count Poppy Pat as well

[benno_r]

I am in for Friday through to Sunday.

Count Poppy Pat as well

Noted gents.

[thecollective]

In!

Friday to Sunday

[3Puttpete]

Pencil for the weekend

Ink.

[wazamac]

Would be all over this if it wasn’t the daughters 21st

[Lagerlover]

Would be all over this if it wasn’t the daughters 21st Same.

[benno_r]

OK gang, we have had a little spanner thrown in the works, but the following changes are now made:

Spots - open to 28 Friday / Sat / Sun

Saturday 15th September - Pacific Harbour GC http://www.pacificharbourgolf.com.au/golf/
28 spots, 11:45am first group. Carts, comp fee and pre-round burger included.
CHAMPS Day 1
$95 inc cart and prize fee

Sunday 16th September - Brookwater GC http://brookwater.com.au/golf/
28 Spots, 11:30am first group. Carts and com fee included
CHAMPS Day 2
$125 inc cart and prize fee

[PeteyD]

I like the change. Good work again Benno.

[thecollective]

Anyone out there good (to take yours truly) for a lift over the weekend, hire cars are getting so expensive nower these days (with all the add ons, insurance etc.), happy to chip into a petrol fund etc.

[PeteyD]

I use Alpha in Melbourne and they are generally cheap. Unfortunately we no longer have the Delica which would have been ideal. I may be able to give one or two a lift on the weekend, particularly if I stay Saturday night.

[3Puttpete]

Anyone out there good (to take yours truly) for a lift over the weekend, hire cars are getting so expensive nower these days (with all the add ons, insurance etc.), happy to chip into a petrol fund etc.

I can sort you and 1, maybe 2 others for Saturday and Sunday mate.

[thecollective]

fine form champ, 1 doz balls coming your way

[3Puttpete]

fine form champ, 1 doz balls coming your way

I’d hold fire if I were you, we haven’t worked who else might be in the car.

[BUSHY]

I like the change. Good work again Benno.

Ditto Benno.

[benno_r]

Small update - Kooralbyn is now a 12:00 noon teetime

[Eag's]

1. Supreme Leader, The Honorary Member for members, AndyP
2. benno_r
3. bushy
4. Shaz_RS
5. Pete_RS
6. Courty
7. MrBluu
8. Peppas
9. PeteyD
10. Ron Burgundy
11. Timah
12. Solarman
13. BITS
14. Jazzdog
15. The Champ Lefty (mandatory attendance)
16. Iain
17. Daves
18. Jono
19. Josh_Atterbury
20. Ferrins
21. Nudgee
22. Ploppy Pat
23. 3pp
24. TheCollective
25. Eag's (hope I am not jumping the queue?)
26.
27.
28.

Pencil Gang:
1. Slug (light pencil)
2. Nemo (very very light magic pencil)
3. Lagerlover (provisional pencil)
4. WBennett (half a pencil after losing the other half to his ex-wife)
5. Goughy (super busy pencil)
6. Shreko
7.

Fri-Sun for me. Might be able to do Thursday if works permits.

[benno_r]

1. Supreme Leader, The Honorary Member for members, AndyP
2. benno_r
3. bushy
4. Shaz_RS
5. Pete_RS
6. Courty
7. MrBluu
8. Peppas
9. PeteyD
10. Ron Burgundy
11. Timah
12. Solarman
13. BITS
14. Jazzdog
15. The Champ Lefty (mandatory attendance)
16. Iain
17. Daves
18. Jono
19. Josh_Atterbury
20. Ferrins
21. Nudgee
22. Ploppy Pat
23. 3pp
24. TheCollective
25. Eag's (hope I am not jumping the queue?)
26.
27.
28.

Pencil Gang:
1. Slug (light pencil)
2. Nemo (very very light magic pencil)
3. Lagerlover (provisional pencil)
4. WBennett (half a pencil after losing the other half to his ex-wife)
5. Goughy (super busy pencil)
6. Shreko
7.

Fri-Sun for me. Might be able to do Thursday if works permits.



No such thing as a queue in the "save the date" thread.

And welcome aboard!

[Dotty]

**** work.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday golf please.

[benno_r]

**** work.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday golf please.

Shit getting real...

On another note, Accom should be sorted in next day or 2.

[thecollective]

Shit getting real...

On another note, Accom should be sorted in next day or 2.

Coolio, Friday and Sat nights for me

might go solo as I do not have a high tolerance for snoring

[BrisWesty]

I may even be able to make a comeback for this!!! Pencil - Fri-Sun.

[Simmons]

Hi Benno,

I am new to this forum, introdcued by Courty. I would be interested in playing on the Saturday and Sunday if there are still spots available.

[3Puttpete]

Hi Benno,

I am new to this forum, introdcued by Courty. I would be interested in playing on the Saturday and Sunday if there are still spots available.

Not the smartest opening sentence to introduce yourself with but welcome anyway.

[benno_r]

Hi Benno,

I am new to this forum, introdcued by Courty. I would be interested in playing on the Saturday and Sunday if there are still spots available.Ewwwww.... You know Courty.

More than happy to give you his spot Simmo! [emoji6]

[Dotty]

Ewwwww.... You know Courty.

More than happy to give you his spot Simmo! [emoji6]
I hope you realise that Solarman, Dcanto, Bushy and Haysey also said they know Courty.

[BUSHY]

I hope you realise that Solarman, Dcanto, Bushy and Haysey also said they know Courty.

He’s an enabler

[benno_r]

I hope you realise that Solarman, Dcanto, Bushy and Haysey also said they know Courty.

I know him too. I hope all these guys feel as dirty as I do.

[Courty]

Hi Benno,

I am new to this forum, introdcued by Courty. I would be interested in playing on the Saturday and Sunday if there are still spots available.

About bloody time!

[Eag's]

I would really like to make Kooralbyn on the Thursday as well. It would be nice to see what nick the course is in these days.
Haven't been back there since the QLD Champs back in 2007.

[Steve57]

I would really like to make Kooralbyn on the Thursday as well. It would be nice to see what nick the course is in these days.
Haven't been back there since the QLD Champs back in 2007.
I played Pennant there last Sunday and it is in better nick now than it was ever previously.
It is superb!

[golfbound]

Yep Kooralbyn is in top condition I play the copper head there a bit.

[thecollective]

thinking of adding Kooralbyn to the list, course looks to be in good shape (according to the above anyway). Only drama for me is the distance, the hotel offers a shuttle from Gold Coast Airport so no dramas getting there. Might stay Wednesday and scout the local attractions as a potential for the 2019 TC family vacation.

Just wondering if someone was available that could pretty please give me a lift back to the Brisbane CBD (wherever Benno puts us) Thursday evening.

Cheers, TC

[AndyP]

I'm sure it won't be a problem, TC.

[benno_r]

thinking of adding Kooralbyn to the list, course looks to be in good shape (according to the above anyway). Only drama for me is the distance, the hotel offers a shuttle from Gold Coast Airport so no dramas getting there. Might stay Wednesday and scout the local attractions as a potential for the 2019 TC family vacation.

Just wondering if someone was available that could pretty please give me a lift back to the Brisbane CBD (wherever Benno puts us) Thursday evening.

Cheers, TC

Not a bad option, will be plenty of options back to Brissy Thursday arvo.

[thecollective]

Not a bad option, will be plenty of options back to Brissy Thursday arvo.

Cheers fellas!

Heard that this is where the famous academy where Jason Day and Adam Scott honed their craftiness to PGA stardom, keen to take a look around....

[benno_r]

Cheers fellas!

Heard that this is where the famous academy where Jason Day and Adam Scott honed their craftiness to PGA stardom, keen to take a look around....

It's the "Copperhead" back marker challenge. 6471m, Par 72, Scr 74, slope 137. You'll certainly get to try it in all its glory - in Stroke.

[AndyP]

Great opportunity for some handicap boosting.

[PeteyD]

I heard the 17th can make people cry.

[Steve57]

I heard the 17th can make people cry.
You will need plenty of golf balls!

[Captain Nemo]

Looks like my handicap will be too low for this, I’m out....

[3Puttpete]

You will need plenty of golf balls!

Off the blue tees laying up near the yellow tees on a par 3.

For 5.

[Steve57]

Off the blue tees laying up near the yellow tees on a par 3. For 5.That is the only bail out, lay up with a half wedge!

[thecollective]

Ok, Benno

Flights are booked and I am now 'all in' Thursday-Monday

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[Eag's]

Oi...where did my name go?

[Eag's]

May as well keep an interest tally:

1. Supreme Leader, The Honorary Member for members, AndyP
2. benno_r
3. bushy
4. Shaz_RS
5. Pete_RS
6. Courty
7. MrBluu
8. Peppas
9. PeteyD
10. Ron Burgundy
11. Timah
12. Solarman
13. BITS
14. Jazzdog
15. The Champ Lefty (mandatory attendance)
16. Iain
17. Daves
18. Jono
19. Josh_Atterbury
20. Ferrins
21. Nudgee
22. Ploppy Pat
23. 3pp
24. Eag's
25. TheCollective
26.
27.
28.

Pencil Gang:
1. Slug (light pencil)
2. Nemo (very very light magic pencil)
3. Lagerlover (provisional pencil)
4. WBennett (half a pencil after losing the other half to his ex-wife)
5. Goughy (super busy pencil)
6. Shreko
7. Briswesty (light pencil)

[BUSHY]

Off the blue tees laying up near the yellow tees on a par 3.

For 5.

Really?

[Dotty]

That list needs a ...
+Dotty
+Simmons

[benno_r]

That list needs a ...
+Dotty
+SimmonsTough crowd. Updated for the new lot.

[PeteyD]

Really?

You'll understand when you see it...

random pic of interwebs ...

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[Shreko]

You'll understand when you see it...

random pic of interwebs ...

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That young bloke is Allan Staines ( he runs Aussie Golf Reviewer) Youtube site, great bloke and fair golfer

[thecollective]

You'll understand when you see it...

random pic of interwebs ...

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looks to me like long is also a good option with the back bunkers

[Steve57]

looks to me like long is also a good option with the back bunkersWater carry is around 175m.Water also behind the palm trees at the back of bunkers.

[PeteyD]

Also not a huge amount of green out of those bunkers depending on where the hole is.

[Captain Nemo]

Sounds like a dumbass hole.

[BUSHY]

Sounds like a dumbass hole.

Did RTJ design it?

[PeteyD]

Desmond Muirhead. It is not what it originally was though. There were mounds at the back you could hit it into. And it had a sleeper wall around the green. There has always been a bail out option to the left (to the yellow tee), so it's not as dumbass as the floating green type ones. Plus that is off the back tees. Normal tees are a fair bit shorter.

[thecollective]

Just letting everyone know I have booked a one way hotel shuttle bus heading up to Kooralbyn Wednesday 12/9 around 12noon from Gold Coast Airport

If anyone from interstate was looking at arriving Wednesday day before I have a transport option available

[Daves]

Desmond Muirhead. It is not what it originally was though. There were mounds at the back you could hit it into. And it had a sleeper wall around the green. There has always been a bail out option to the left (to the yellow tee), so it's not as dumbass as the floating green type ones. Plus that is off the back tees. Normal tees are a fair bit shorter.

The last time I played the Copperhead, my ball carried the water but did not make the green. We presumed it was in the front bunker, but it had actually embedded into the mud face above water level. A drop for 3 and into the back bunker, and 2 putts for an easy 6 (nasty, nasty hole position). Even the lay up is no gimme 5, depending on where they put the pin. And if you survive that, then you have the 12th Green at RQ on Friday to bring back the Heebee Jeebees;)

[Ferrins]

The last time I played the Copperhead, my ball carried the water but did not make the green. We presumed it was in the front bunker, but it had actually embedded into the mud face above water level. A drop for 3 and into the back bunker, and 2 putts for an easy 6 (nasty, nasty hole position). Even the lay up is no gimme 5, depending on where they put the pin. And if you survive that, then you have the 12th Green at RQ on Friday to bring back the Heebee Jeebees;)
Ha ha! I remember that.

[Eag's]

It is a tough bloody hole no doubt. The funny thing is, the worst I have had on that hole is a bogey.
Wish I could say the same for the other holes :lol:

[marcel]

May as well keep an interest tally:
1. Supreme Leader, The Honorary Member for members, AndyP
2. benno_r
3. bushy
4. Shaz_RS
5. Pete_RS
6. Courty
7. MrBluu
8. Peppas
9. PeteyD
10. Ron Burgundy
11. Timah
12. Solarman
13. BITS
14. Jazzdog
15. The Champ Lefty (mandatory attendance)
16. Iain
17. Daves
18. Jono
19. Josh_Atterbury
20. Ferrins
21. Nudgee
22. Ploppy Pat
23. 3pp
24. Eag's
25. TheCollective
26. Simmons
27. Dotty
28. marcel

Pencil Gang:
1. Slug (light pencil)
2. Nemo (very very light magic pencil)
3. Lagerlover (provisional pencil)
4. WBennett (half a pencil after losing the other half to his ex-wife)
5. Goughy (super busy pencil)
6. Shreko
7. Briswesty (light pencil)

[thecollective]

Fine form Marcel

[benno_r]

OK brisbanites - are people going to be staying at home, or coming to the accom?

I have some apartments lined up in west end - budget $55/night twin share, or $110 if you want a queen bed in your own room. Need to get an idea of numbers to book.

[Lagerlover]

Please take me off the list

[benno_r]

Please take me off the list

Removed, you have been.

[Daves]

Please take me off the list

Going back to Vanuatu?

[3Puttpete]

OK brisbanites - are people going to be staying at home, or coming to the accom?

I have some apartments lined up in west end - budget $55/night twin share, or $110 if you want a queen bed in your own room. Need to get an idea of numbers to book.

Home

[Daves]

Home

x 2

[PeteyD]

Home.

[thecollective]

Please take me off the list

Sook

[3Puttpete]

x 2

You’re not staying at my joint!

[thecollective]

1x single room for me please; Thu, Fri, Sat nights

[Daves]

You’re not staying at my joint!

Awwww!

[Lagerlover]

You’re not staying at my joint!


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[3Puttpete]

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[Eag's]

Home.

[Ferrins]

Bench in Davies Park.

[Simmons]

Sorry guys, I am going to have give the weekend a miss. Forgot it was my Wedding Anniversary!

[Courty]

Sorry guys, I am going to have give the weekend a miss. Forgot it was my Wedding Anniversary!

Come on man, get your priorities straight!

[marcel]

Sorry guys, I am going to have give the weekend a miss. Forgot it was my Wedding Anniversary!
You could do the champs and never have to worry about your Anniversary again

[Matt 3 Jab]

Just realised I have holidays during this time.

Hmmmmm might have to look into this

[popper81]

This looks interesting.... although it is the weekend of my Bucks... Courty, wanna give me a lap dance if I come on Thursday, or a hug if I make Monday? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[Courty]

This looks interesting.... although it is the weekend of my Bucks... Courty, wanna give me a lap dance if I come on Thursday, or a hug if I make Monday? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Anything for you, Pops ;)

[popper81]

Anything for you, Pops ;)

That’s my boy!!!