2022 SA Ozgolf Champs Weekend, 26-27 March, 1PM start (both days)

[thecollective]

Welcome to the official thread of the 2022 OzGolf S.A. Champs; Official Dates as follows:

Saturday 26th March - Mount Compass Golf Club, 1:00 & 1:08PM tee times

Sunday 27th March - Royal Adelaide, 1:05 & 1:14PM tee times

Some fun facts for you:


The format for both games will be individual Stableford
The S.A Oz Golf Championship will be over both days. Winner will be the highest combined Stableford. Prizes will also be awarded to daily winner and NTP's, *NOTE* Very small budget this year so balls will be older generation Pro V1's and very small winning purse.
Kitchener Cup - Hatchy will be organising this in a separate thread, due to low numbers not sure if this will get up
Cost for the 2 rounds as follows:
$70 for Mount Compass (Green Fees + and a small amount for prizes) & $120 for Royal Adelaide (Green Fees + and a small amount for prizes)

Saturday Nights Dinner is booked in at Mount Compass Golf Club at 5:30pm. Saturday dinner is NOT included in the costs listed above and table below. Please pay for your meal on the night.
I strongly recommend you do not enter the Mount Compass daily (golf) competition; by the time we finish the pro-shop will be closing and, last year, a number of scorecards did not get processed (despite the pro shop manager stating 'just leave them under the door'). If you're a GL score enthusiast you can enter at your own risk but please do not complain if your card does not get processed.

RA info in separate thread

Confirmed Attendees:

1. TC*D F
2. Hatchy D F
3. Benje* Will pay on day

4. DMG D F
5. BYU D F
6. PeteyD D F


*: RA Member, excluded from Sunday green fee
D (5): Saturday night dinner @ Mount Compass
F (4): Fully Paid

[Benje]

Saturday and Sunday for me, not dinner though.

Benje

[Hatchman]

Both rounds and dinner for me.

[thecollective]

Both rounds and dinner for me.

Locked in, moving forward I think we should have a mandate on both rounds.

[LeftyHoges]

After an accumulation of incidents from previous years (mainly from interstate visitors) and being that I am now a member; can I please implement some 'no dummy spit' policies for the RA round as follows:

Please do not constantly whine about your crap score, or whinge about anything to do with the course not meeting your expectations (namely; greens not holding iron shots). Posting this info later on the forum is fine just don't put a downer on what is a great afternoon shared by the company of many friends who paid good money to play the course.
Please do not threaten to and/or break your golf clubs. If I hear of anybody deliberately breaking clubs I will find you and ask that you please leave the golf course, effective immediately
Please refrain from swearing on the verandah, and keep it to a minimum on the course. We simply don't want any complaints raised by other members.


LOL, **** that noise.

Guess I'm out.

Sounds like fun... :roll:

[3Puttpete]

WTF has been going on down there?

[thecollective]

WTF has been going on down there?

I assume you’re referring to the dummy spit stuff?


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[3Puttpete]

I assume you’re referring to the dummy spit stuff?


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I assume there’s been all sorts of carry on for you to go all “We’re going to a church at Easter and you bloody kids had better behave this time” angry mum style.

[AndyP]

Can you have additional dummy spits at Compass to offset those that you can't have at RA?

[thecollective]

I assume there’s been all sorts of carry on for you to go all “We’re going to a church at Easter and you bloody kids had better behave this time” angry mum style.

It's preventative maintenance more than anything. If I am upfront and clear about expectations then everybody has an awareness and avoids the pitfalls.

The worst thing that could happen is we get a complaint from a member (outside of ozgolf) and then it falls back on the members that introduced those guests to the club.

I have zero problem with anybody who has an issue with what I have posted, perhaps this event is not really for you, your opinion is noted, now jog on.

[3Puttpete]

It's preventative maintenance more than anything. If I am upfront and clear about expectations then everybody has an awareness and avoids the pitfalls.

The worst thing that could happen is we get a complaint from a member (outside of ozgolf) and then it falls back on the members that introduced those guests to the club.

I have zero problem with anybody who has an issue with what I have posted, perhaps this event is not really for you, your opinion is noted, now jog on.

Jebus. I thought it was over the top as a response to things which may have happened but if this is merely a shot across the bow of anyone thinking about coming, that’s taken things up a notch.

[thecollective]

Can you have additional dummy spits at Compass to offset those that you can't have at RA?

At your own risk, will be up to MC to police if necessary.

[thecollective]

Jebus. I thought it was over the top as a response to things which may have happened but if this is merely a shot across the bow of anyone thinking about coming, that’s taken things up a notch.

I don't think so, your opinion is noted

[backintheswing]

I've seen Jim get cranky, but didn't know he broke clubs

[3Puttpete]

I've seen Jim get cranky, but didn't know he broke clubs

He’s a member at Ballina. He probably thinks that sort of behaviour is ok.

[thecollective]

I've seen Jim get cranky, but didn't know he broke clubs

Jim has been fine on every occasion, and mainly kept his complaints of the course to online, so all good

[3Puttpete]

Jim has been fine on every occasion, and mainly kept his complaints of the course to online, so all good

Oooh , who was it then? Peppas?

[thecollective]

Oooh , who was it then? Peppas?

'Events of the past, shape the future. That is how we grow and develop as humans'

[3Puttpete]

'Events of the past, shape the future. That is how we grow and develop as humans'

You can probably delete this thread and take it WhatsApp.

Any non-locals who may have considered travelling to this or future weekends are almost certainly crossing it off the list now.

[thecollective]

loving the attention guys, keep it coming. This forum has been boring for quite sometime. Glad to be the catalyst that brought it to life again

[LeftyHoges]

You can probably delete this thread and take it WhatsApp.

Any non-locals who may have considered travelling to this or future weekends are almost certainly crossing it off the list now.

Nah, it should stay here and be pinned so that future generations can see how ridiculous it is, for eternity.

But yes, crossed off my list for sure.

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[LeftyHoges]

'Events of the past, shape the future. That is how we grow and develop as humans'If this is something that has happened in the past it should have been brought up with said person / people, not slandered basically the rest of the country and killed off any chance of growing as an OZgolf event.

Guess that's fine, EVERYONE* is welcome at the VIC Champs.

*not Ned.

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[thecollective]

Ok, I have edited the OP & removed the section. I thought it was worded respectfully, but has been interpreted in the wrong tone.

[DMG]

In for both days and dinner (hopefully!).

[jimandr]

I've seen Jim get cranky, but didn't know he broke clubs

I don't think I got cranky when I played with you. Although it rained cats and dogs for a while at Noosa Springs, so you may have mistaken the water on my face for tears after I shanked one into the water on the fifth. And I've never broken a club. My putter seems to be broken a lot though.

I can't imagine anyone being upset and lodge any complaints about Royal Adelaide. it was fantastic last year. Players should hope there is a big amateur tournament scheduled for the days directly after our event, like there was in 21.

I'd love to be attending, but regretfully, I won't be. EDIT: So it appears I'll have to change my signature in just over two months time.

[backintheswing]

I don't think I got cranky when I played with you. Although it rained cats and dogs for a while at Noosa Springs, so you may have mistaken the water on my face for tears after I shanked one into the water on the fifth. And I've never broken a club. My putter seems to be broken a lot though.

I can't imagine anyone being upset and lodge any complaints about Royal Adelaide. it was fantastic last year. Players should hope there is a big amateur tournament scheduled for the days directly after our event, like there was in 21.

I'd love to be attending, but regretfully, I won't be.I was taking the piss Jim

[BUSHY]

Ok, I have edited the OP & removed the section. I thought it was worded respectfully, but has been interpreted in the wrong tone.

Could’ve just said “please don’t carry on like a d!ck head as a guest” during the morning brief and left it as that.

Have a good event though

[markTHEblake]

its ok, I wasnt offended. It was the first ozgolf champs (2005?) but i would have thought nobody is remembering that.

[BobsYourUncle]

In for both, and dinner.

[Webster]

I thought it was worded respectfully, but has been interpreted in the wrong tone.

It was. And those making the most noise were never going anyway, so may be politely ignored. You could have also added no intoxicated sleeping on the hotel tiles, no tea-bagging and no wearing red (g-banger) thongs.

I may be a chance for this, I will know in a few weeks time if that is not too late?

[markTHEblake]

You could have also added no intoxicated sleeping on the hotel tiles, no tea-bagging and no wearing red (g-banger) thongs.
He didnt know you are going when he wrote it.

[thecollective]

It was. And those making the most noise were never going anyway, so may be politely ignored. You could have also added no intoxicated sleeping on the hotel tiles, no tea-bagging and no wearing red (g-banger) thongs.

I may be a chance for this, I will know in a few weeks time if that is not too late?

Would be great to have you mate, let me know if you need any help finding a place to stay


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[thecollective]

Could’ve just said “please don’t carry on like a d!ck head as a guest” during the morning brief and left it as that.

Have a good event though

Thanks Bushy, appreciate the feedback, your welcome anytime


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[PeteyD]

Heavy pencil for the lot in a bucket. Anything happening on the Friday or Monday?

[AndyP]

I'm considering, but I think it would kill me to be in the Adelaide area on that weekend but not at the Hawthorn game against Port on the Saturday night.

[BobsYourUncle]

Heavy pencil for the lot in a bucket. Anything happening on the Friday or Monday? We usually do a round at Blackwood on the Friday, I imagine that will probably happen again. Not an official champs round though, usually gets its own thread.

[BobsYourUncle]

Unless BVB21 can get us on at Glenelg?

[markTHEblake]

Flights from BNE land at 9.30am on Friday so an after lunch game is workable.

There is also late evening flights from ADL ~8pm so that works nicely as well.

This could be a go but the white socks rule is a worry. Thats gonna look silly with my hipster ankle pants and black shoes

[PeteyD]

We usually do a round at Blackwood on the Friday, I imagine that will probably happen again. Not an official champs round though, usually gets its own thread.

Heavy pencil for that too. Might come down late Thursday or early friday. Probably home on Monday. Might need some help with somewhere to stay (as in where is good etc).

[Hatchman]

Blackwood is in fantastic condition at that time of year so always a worthy Champs weekend venue.

[thecollective]

Unless BVB21 can get us on at Glenelg?

Has been privately considered, but early days, stay tuned.


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[thecollective]

Flights from BNE land at 9.30am on Friday so an after lunch game is workable.

There is also late evening flights from ADL ~8pm so that works nicely as well.

This could be a go but the white socks rule is a worry. Thats gonna look silly with my hipster ankle pants and black shoes

As they say on Project Runway ‘make it work’


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[thecollective]

Heavy pencil for that too. Might come down late Thursday or early friday. Probably home on Monday. Might need some help with somewhere to stay (as in where is good etc).

Pete; we will more than likely host a Friday late afternoon game. Separate thread will appear in due course


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[thecollective]

Blackwood is in fantastic condition at that time of year so always a worthy Champs weekend venue.

It would be nice to mix it up this year and play Glenelg; close to the airport as well for the interstaters. I will investigate with BVB and come back to everyone

[thecollective]

Might need some help with somewhere to stay (as in where is good etc).

Depends on your budget. Glenelg would be my recommendation. Beautiful beachtown and not too far from Mount Compass and RA

[Sydney Hacker]

Unrelated question for the fine STH Australians, I have a mate from here about to move down there. What sort of joining fee is he looking at for say RA, Grange or Kooyonga? And any idea of the waiting list?

He is used to Sydney annual fees so that won’t be a problem but I assume you guys are all full now and joining fees etc will apply?

[BVB21]

Unrelated question for the fine STH Australians, I have a mate from here about to move down there. What sort of joining fee is he looking at for say RA, Grange or Kooyonga? And any idea of the waiting list?He is used to Sydney annual fees so that won’t be a problem but I assume you guys are all full now and joining fees etc will apply? When I called Kooyonga it was $13k for 7 day, $10k for 6 day. Royal is around $9k from memory. Glenelg is $8k and Grange might be slightly less. Annuals are around the $4-5k for most courses. Everywhere is full but Glenelg and Grange are prob would be less then a year wait. Kooyonga and RA prob are longer.

[thecollective]

Unrelated question for the fine STH Australians, I have a mate from here about to move down there. What sort of joining fee is he looking at for say RA, Grange or Kooyonga? And any idea of the waiting list?

He is used to Sydney annual fees so that won’t be a problem but I assume you guys are all full now and joining fees etc will apply?

SH: RA, Joining Fee is $7040 for Category 2, waitlist around 2 years, Cat 1 is a 5 year wait (approx.) Joining Fee; just shy of 9k.

Glenelg similar fees as above, slightly cheaper, not sure on waitlist

Grange entrance fee: $7k

Not sure on Kooey, might need to ask Chilled for info. I heard about a huge entrance fee (north of 10k) but was second hand info. Not sure if they're accepting new members at this time either (as the course is very busy by all accounts)

RA, Glenelg & Kooey all require at least a Proposer and Seconder member referral. I believe Grange is the only one that will let you in without members.

[Sydney Hacker]

Thanks Guys, I shall pass the info on

[JoeS]

I might be a maybe for this.
What other golfing option s are there besides RA and MC?Anywhere for a hit on Saturday morning with a few bevvies over lunch?Maybe a hit on Sunday morning as well, with a few warm up ales?

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[marcel]

He is used to Sydney annual fees so that won’t be a problem but I assume you guys are all full now and joining fees etc will apply?

Is he a member somewhere at the moment?

[thecollective]

I might be a maybe for this.
What other golfing option s are there besides RA and MC?Anywhere for a hit on Saturday morning with a few bevvies over lunch?Maybe a hit on Sunday morning as well, with a few warm up ales?

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Hey Joe, with that in mind I recommend Links Lady Bay Saturday (not that far from Compass) and perhaps the pat (Ocean Shores) Sunday morning.

I’m sure some of the crew could join you, I (sadly) cannot play 36 in a day anymore


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[Hatchman]

I wont be able to do 36 in a day either. My Golf fitness is way off the mark these days only playing a handful of games a year.
That and I have custody of my daughter that weekend.

[BobsYourUncle]

Maybe lady bay in a cart...

[JoeS]

Lady bay looks ok, can't find shit for ocean shores except for somewhere in northern nsw
Is RA that much better than LLB for the coin?
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[thecollective]

Lady bay looks ok, can't find shit for ocean shores except for somewhere in northern nsw
Is RA that much better than LLB for the coin?
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Polarizing difference.


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[PeteyD]

OK nearly at the book flights stage, arriving 9:15 on the friday and flying back the Monday. Will look at accomodation in Glenelg.

[thecollective]

OK nearly at the book flights stage, arriving 9:15 on the friday and flying back the Monday. Will look at accomodation in Glenelg.

Oaks Plaza Pier my recommendation


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[PeteyD]

I might be a bit cheap for that ;)

Flights and car booked. Put me in Pen. Arrive Friday am leaving Monday am.

[thecollective]

I might be a bit cheap for that ;)

Flights and car booked. Put me in Pen. Arrive Friday am leaving Monday am.

Links Hotel for a cheap thril, walking distance to RA.

https://www.linkstaverner.com.au/accommodation

Former home of Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne while they were at the youth cricket academy run by Rod Marsh


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[Webster]

I’m out of this unfortunately, dates clash with club championships.

[thecollective]

can't find shit for ocean shores except for somewhere in northern nsw

Apologies, they have rebranded it, again

https://www.westbeachparksgolf.com.au/play

[thecollective]

I’m out of this unfortunately, dates clash with club championships.

https://www.ozgolf.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=55055&stc=1

[JoeS]

Apologies, they have rebranded it, again

https://www.westbeachparksgolf.com.au/playCheers

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[LeftyHoges]

Lady bay looks ok, can't find shit for ocean shores except for somewhere in northern nsw
Is RA that much better than LLB for the coin?
Sent from my SM-G960F using TapatalkSkip the golf at Lady Bay and just sit in the clubhouse downing Golden Stout Times.

You won't regret it.

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[JoeS]

Skip the golf at Lady Bay and just sit in the clubhouse downing Golden Stout Times.

You won't regret it.

Sent from my CPH2005 using TapatalkAre SA courses down there with QLD courses

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[LeftyHoges]

Are SA courses down there with QLD courses

Sent from my SM-G960F using TapatalkHa ha, you'd think that, but it's actually not too bad a track.

The beer is just exceptionally ****ing good.

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[JoeS]

Ha ha, you'd think that, but it's actually not too bad a track.

The beer is just exceptionally ****ing good.

Sent from my CPH2005 using TapatalkGotcha.Cart and beer golf track

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[thecollective]

Gotcha.Cart and beer golf track

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The back nine is way more undulating than the front, if you arrive late in the arvo to play you can pay for 9 and sneak in 10,17&18, 17 is close by to the 10 green, just a short walk up to the tee box. To be honest that's really the best 3 holes of the back 9, the rest you can miss and not be in any sort of FOMO.

That's what I did with the ozgolfers a few years back as they were feeling tired from flights and/or 18 holes from the morning. Worked a treat

[LeftyHoges]

The back nine is way more undulating than the front, if you arrive late in the arvo to play you can pay for 9 and sneak in 10,17&18, 17 is close by to the 10 green, just a short walk up to the tee box. To be honest that's really the best 3 holes of the back 9, the rest you can miss and not be in any sort of FOMO.

That's what I did with the ozgolfers a few years back as they were feeling tired from flights and/or 18 holes from the morning. Worked a treatI know it's different strokes for different folks, but 10 and 18 are in the best holes? Yikes.

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[marcel]

....... but 10 and 18 are in the best holes? Yikes.

Of the back 9, yes. There's some truly awful stuff back there

[thecollective]

Actually you could squeeze #13 in as well, go there from #10 then 17,18.

14-16 are very ordinary, 11 has a really odd tee shot and 12 should go back to the fence and be a Par 5


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[BobsYourUncle]

10th is good, I don't really like 11, but I don't mind 14 and 16. Front 9 is better though, I agree.

[JoeS]

Of the back 9, yes. There's some truly awful stuff back thereBack to Leftys idea, beers on the deck by the sounds of it.

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[BUSHY]

Skip the golf at Lady Bay and just sit in the clubhouse downing Golden Stout Times.You won't regret it. Sent from my CPH2005 using Tapatalk Oh yes oh yes oh yes!!!!!!

[PeteyD]

Links Hotel for a cheap thril, walking distance to RA.

https://www.linkstaverner.com.au/accommodation

Former home of Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne while they were at the youth cricket academy run by Rod Marsh


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Would be far from the worst place I have stayed on a golf trip ;)

Got a swanky place in the city pretty cheap through Qantas so happy with that.

[thecollective]

Would be far from the worst place I have stayed on a golf trip ;)

Got a swanky place in the city pretty cheap through Qantas so happy with that.

If you’re in the city I should be able to assist with a lift to MC on the Saturday

We normally put up a thread for transport but will see how the numbers fare first


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[PeteyD]

I'll have a car, but a lift would be appreciated given we having dinner there.

[thecollective]

I'll have a car, but a lift would be appreciated given we having dinner there.

I can drop you back as well, I can’t drink much anymore so will be driving


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[PeteyD]

Sounds great!

[thecollective]

*update* Glenelg not available for the Friday game, will be replaced by Blackwood plus I will setup a dinner at a local in Stirling that I highly recommend


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[thecollective]

Unless entries increase dramatically in the next week or so I will cut the entry field down to 12, this will result in a reduction of fee for the RA game, I will confirm in the coming weeks

[thecollective]

*Update* deposit information now in OP

Please make $100 deposit by 1st March, if you require more time, it's ok just PM me so I know

Call to arms: HP, Nadg, Flavzz, BVB? please try your best to attend and support our yearly event.

[PeteyD]

Done and in for dinner on Saturday.

[Flavzz]

I'm having some swing issues atm which are rendering the game completely unenjoyable for me. If I can sort these out in the next few weeks I'll join but that's very unlikely at this stage :(

[nadg63]

*Update* deposit information now in OP

Please make $100 deposit by 1st March, if you require more time, it's ok just PM me so I know

Call to arms: HP, Nadg, Flavzz, BVB? please try your best to attend and support our yearly event.

Not touched a golf club since The Xmas Mug round - even tho I'm a member at TPGC I'm still not playing!

If, and that is a big 'IF' I play at all it will only be the MCGC round - but not overly enthused TBH.

[thecollective]

but not overly enthused TBH.

Sad to hear, you played so well at the skins game

[DMG]

I'm down to one car for the family after a recent sale... so it's now in question for me too unless I can get a lift to and from, likely both days. Will try and sort something before March 1st.

[thecollective]

I'm down to one car for the family after a recent sale... so it's now in question for me too unless I can get a lift to and from, likely both days. Will try and sort something before March 1st.

I can help if needed, enough room for yourself and PeteyD


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[PeteyD]

I have a car, staying in the city. Was planning on using TC as wheels for the Saturday so I can have a few beers with everyone at Mt Compass.

[thecollective]

I have a car, staying in the city. Was planning on using TC as wheels for the Saturday so I can have a few beers with everyone at Mt Compass.

still fine for Saturday, I have a big car so can fit DMG in as well

[DMG]

still fine for Saturday, I have a big car so can fit DMG in as well

Legend TC, appreciate it.

[Hatchman]

I can pickup and drop DMG off.

[DMG]

I can pickup and drop DMG off.

Thanks Hatchy!

[Chilled]

When I called Kooyonga it was $13k for 7 day, $10k for 6 day. Royal is around $9k from memory. Glenelg is $8k and Grange might be slightly less. Annuals are around the $4-5k for most courses. Everywhere is full but Glenelg and Grange are prob would be less then a year wait. Kooyonga and RA prob are longer.You won't get much change from 15K for Kooyonga entrance fee.

https://www.kooyongagolf.com.au/cms/membership/categories-and-fee-structure/

5K annuals subs.

I understand currently Kooyonga isn't currently really fussed about taking on new members, we are actually trying to cut back on members for number of annual round and course quality considerations. Unconfirmed but I believe the waiting list is probably about 2 years I think.

[thecollective]

You won't get much change from 15K for Kooyonga entrance fee.

https://www.kooyongagolf.com.au/cms/membership/categories-and-fee-structure/

5K annuals subs.

I understand currently Kooyonga isn't currently really fussed about taking on new members, we are actually trying to cut back on members for number of annual round and course quality considerations. Unconfirmed but I believe the waiting list is probably about 2 years I think.

What’s the timesheet like Chilled?

As in, how busy on weekends


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[Chilled]

What’s the timesheet like Chilled?

As in, how busy on weekends Very busy on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturdays are usually fully booked within minutes the week before when the timesheet opens. 200 competition spots (7 or 8 minutes apart), plus more slots after 3:30pm for social play. But cancellations always occur so you will pretty much always get a game. Sunday catches some of the overflow from Saturday so Sunday is quite busy these days also. But there's always slots available on Sundays so you will never miss out.

For info for anyone, the new 100Meter practice facilities around the corner of Sir Donald Bradman drive / May Terrace and parking facilities are slated to be finished in March.

[thecollective]

Very busy on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturdays are usually fully booked within minutes the week before when the timesheet opens. 200 competition spots (7 or 8 minutes apart), plus more slots after 3:30pm for social play. But cancellations always occur so you will pretty much always get a game. Sunday catches some of the overflow from Saturday so Sunday is quite busy these days also. But there's always slots available on Sundays so you will never miss out.

For info for anyone, the new 100Meter practice facilities around the corner of Sir Donald Bradman drive / May Terrace and parking facilities are slated to be finished in March.

Sounds like my ‘other’ club Tea Tree Gully. They have frozen all new membership categories until further notice due to the congestion. Had to set an alarm every week to get your booking in for Saturday. Was booked out regularly in 30 mins


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[thecollective]

Just a friendly reminder regarding deposits, so far I have only had two payments. No rush or stress but as it stands champs weekend is a party of 3

Any dramas hit me up on PM

[BobsYourUncle]

Paid

[thecollective]

Paid

For that you get an F,

The only time you have ever seen that letter against your name in your lifetime, no doubt

[PeteyD]

Balance is 90?

[thecollective]

Balance is 90?

a very large portion, Yes

[DMG]

Damn... the only hope I ever had (if you wanna call it that) was when there was only 3 of us! ;)

[PeteyD]

I am just there for the sightseeing! Balance sent.

[thecollective]

Damn... the only hope I ever had (if you wanna call it that) was when there was only 3 of us! ;)

Just blow your handicap out in the next few weeks like I have.

Might have to choose a lower handicap otherwise some may consider me a burglar

[JoeS]

Sorry gents, I won't be attending. Workload is off the charts, making hay while the sun shines

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[thecollective]

Sorry gents, I won't be attending. Workload is off the charts, making hay while the sun shines

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All good Joe, in the future if you're ever in the SA region and looking for a round at RA send me a PM or email (same address as the PayID)

[JoeS]

All good Joe, in the future if you're ever in the SA region and looking for a round at RA send me a PM or email (same address as the PayID)Cheers Owen

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[thecollective]

Entries for this event officially close tonight (as I will be confirming all bookings and numbers this week).


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[nadg63]

Will be interesting to read peoples thoughts on the new configuration at Mt C now that they have screwed around with holes 2 and 3 for housing ...... !?

[thecollective]

Will be interesting to read peoples thoughts on the new configuration at Mt C now that they have screwed around with holes 2 and 3 for housing ...... !?

Has that actually happened as of yet? I was due for a game there on the weekend but now have to sit in a heated pool instead nursing my back injury


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[nadg63]

Has that actually happened as of yet? I was due for a game there on the weekend but now have to sit in a heated pool instead nursing my back injury


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Was due to happen in March but not sure if it actually has!?

Hope your back improves quickly.

[thecollective]

Was due to happen in March but not sure if it actually has!?

Hope your back improves quickly.

Just a sprained ligament in my iliolumbar; comes and goes. Permanent injury

Having an upright driver swing helps a lot. Won’t be winning any long drives at champs


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[BobsYourUncle]

I think someone I played with recently said they've already changed the 2nd into a par 4 :(

[Hatchman]

I think someone I played with recently said they've already changed the 2nd into a par 4 :(

That's sad that this hole was on the redesign list. I think its the best Par 5 on the whole course.
I wouldn't be sad to see the 3rd get chopped up for something better.

[BobsYourUncle]

That's sad that this hole was on the redesign list. I think its the best Par 5 on the whole course.
I wouldn't be sad to see the 3rd get chopped up for something better.

I agree. The 3rd's one of the worst holes, but the 2nd was one of the best.

[thecollective]

They should put the 3rd tee right on the edge with a shot across the water. I assume that is what they will actually do as I cannot see any other alternative

[thecollective]

Update: new green has already gone in at MC for hole #2. Now a Par 4. New tee box on 3 is forward right; tucked against the water. Looks like a much better tee shot. Now a drivable Par 4.

Took a couple of pics but had limited time and didn’t want to disrupt the golfers. Will upload on Monday as phone coverage is terrible


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[nadg63]

Update: new green has already gone in at MC for hole #2. Now a Par 4. New tee box on 3 is forward right; tucked against the water. Looks like a much better tee shot. Now a drivable Par 4.

Took a couple of pics but had limited time and didn’t want to disrupt the golfers. Will upload on Monday as phone coverage is terrible


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Was going to check it out today as we were booked in to The Range for a birthday lunch ....... BUT they phone to cancel the booking as the kitchen is understaffed due to C19! The restaurant is closed all weekend but they are hoping to be open and serving again next Wednesday, 23rd.

[PeteyD]

Damn dinner getting moved then :(

[thecollective]

Damn dinner getting moved then :(

Im sure they will be fine for champs dinner.

If not there are plenty of alternate options. There is a nice new takeaway in Mount Compass (Jerico's) , down the hill a tonne of other options in Mclaren Vale, or 20 mins further up the road you have Victor but that might be a tad too far for some.

[Peppas]

Just get a Kitchener pre round from the bakery

[thecollective]

Just get a Kitchener pre round from the bakery

guaranteed stomach cramps by hole 4 for me. Especially if its fresh cream

[nadg63]

Just get a Kitchener pre round from the bakery

Very over-rated :lol:

[PeteyD]

Sounds good! Not sure about a kitchener...

Just realised I'll be there this time next week, looking forward to it!

[Hatchman]

Sounds good! Not sure about a kitchener...

Just realised I'll be there this time next week, looking forward to it!

One not enough?

[PeteyD]

Dunno, never had one. Risky trying new food prior to golf.

[thecollective]

Dunno, never had one. Risky trying new food prior to golf.

really bad idea

[BobsYourUncle]

Weather forecast looking pretty good...

[thecollective]

Yeah really looking forward to it. MC is always super nice in good weather. Last time it was bloody awful


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[PeteyD]

Yep. Looks perfect for golf. Mildly excited now, think work might be a bit pointless today ....

[BobsYourUncle]

Playing golds at MC and whites at RA?

[thecollective]

Playing golds at MC and whites at RA?

Preferably the back tees (black from memory) was going to look up slope index but if you want to help with that then great

But if anyone joins the comp likely to be gold. So then we should all follow suit.

RA white of course


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[BobsYourUncle]

Preferably the back tees (black from memory) was going to look up slope index but if you want to help with that then great

But if anyone joins the comp likely to be gold. So then we should all follow suit.

RA white of course

I'm happy to handle handicapping, espicially if everyone can give me their golflink numbers in advance.

[BobsYourUncle]

MC Black and RA White are the same, which will make things easy.


MC:

Black: Par 72, Scratch 72, Slope 129
Gold: Par 72, Scratch 70, Slope 128

RA

White: Par 72, Scratch 72, Slope 129

[thecollective]

Ok that was easier than expected

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[thecollective]

So black makes life easy then. Plus it’s a better course from the back


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[thecollective]

Just a heads up: The MiScore paid subscription allows you to digitally record a casual round at another course, even with a slope index. I will be using this to keep score.

Hopefully someone else has the paid app for Blackwood, I hate paper score cards.

[BobsYourUncle]

Do Blackwood use MiScore?

[thecollective]

Yep
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[nadg63]

To all those participating in the SA Champs have a good weekend of golf: so far the forecast looks like the weather will be kind!

[thecollective]

Beautiful day today, conditions were sublime


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[BobsYourUncle]

Greens were very quick, but rolled the best I've ever seen them, very true.

Quality of golf probably didn't measure up to the course conditions, but the company was good.

Burgers were good.

[thecollective]

30 and 31 for Bob and I. Had some moments but a bit too up and down.

Miss Perez was delightful as it always is. I always go there after a round @ Blackwood.

Course was superb, weather was nice, company was great. Anybody who side stepped SA champs this year you’re crazy.


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[BobsYourUncle]

I like MiScore, haven't used it much before today. My 31pts currently has me in 15th, wonder what the ball rundown will go to? Probably not that low, with a $6 comp fee. I had about 40 putts today, need to do better than that tomorrow. Trying a different method of ball marking/alignment (thanks Hatchy).

[Peppas]

Have a great champs weekend! Hope you guys get some kitcheners!

[BUSHY]

Disappointed that I couldn’t make it this year. I’ll have to find another opportunity. Have a great weekend guys!!

[Toxic]

Surely photos are due

[jimandr]

I trust you guys will excuse me for wishing that you all miss the fairway on the long drive hole, giving me more time as the long drive champion.

Hoping to return next year to enjoy the delights of SA.

[thecollective]

All apologies for the lack of photos. I was a bit selfish focusing on my physical health all through the round.

Here are two Marcel took:

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Edit: whoops the last one was my old cat, not impressed with my absences this weekend, I have now removed it

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[Benje]

Jim

you wouldn't believe it. One person hit the wide fairway.
We are proposing a 'world series' of past SA long drivers.
We are going to get the darts announcers to announce the distance, because they are good at "one hundred and eighty".

Benje
Long Drive Champion, Mt Compass, SA Champs 2022

[thecollective]

In traditional format tomorrow we will segregate the winners (jacket contenders) from the losers (NAGAS)

Group 1:
Hatchy
TC
PeteyD

Group 2:
DMG
Benje
BYU


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[Hatchman]

Balls were thrown up before the round to se who would help PeteyD represent Team Schnit.

Result was close with Team Kitchener retaining the title.

[BobsYourUncle]

Balls were thrown up before the round to se who would help PeteyD represent Team Schnit.Result was close with Team Kitchener retaining the title. I thought we (team Schnit) were looking good, but the home team got up by 1 (aggregate) stableford point. Very close. Well done team Kitchener.

[PeteyD]

Was a great day on a really good course ( except for 3 ...). Looking forward to today's round.

[Hatchman]

Conditions don’t get any better at Mount Compass than there were yesterday.
Great day out there. I gave the Yum Yuma a good feed with 6 balls lost.

[Hatchman]

2 cracking days for golf at Mount Compass and Royal Adelaide

Results for Mount Compass
36 18-18 - BobYourUncle
33 17-16 - Benje
31 23-18 - DMG
29 19-10 - Hatchman
28 14-14 - Thecollective
28 13-15 - PeteyD

Royal Adelaide
36 18-18 - Benje (on count back last 3 holes)
36 18-18 - BobsYourUncle
35 21-14 - Hatchman
33 20-13 - Thecollective
32 20-12 - DMG
28 17-11 - PeteyD

OzGolf S.A Champ
72 36-36 - BobsYourUncle
69 33-36 - Benje
64 29-35 - Hatchman
63 31-32 - DMG
61 28-31 - Thecollection
56 28-28 - PeteyD

Congratulation 2022 Winner BobsYourUncle

[AndyP]

Well done , BYU.

Don't bother returning to Qld, Petey.

[DMG]

Awesome few days of golf. Couldn't have asked for better conditions all weekend!

If I could string two 9's together I may have a chance one day! Well done to all...

[PeteyD]

Haha was great fun, just a bit broken and frustrated. Courses awesome and I am keen to return. Thanks for organising and hosting TC and Hatchy and all that helped. RA has some really awesome holes.

3 Mohitoes in and need to get up early for tomorrow ...

[thecollective]

Spectacular day for golf. In the end BYU was way too strong and consistent for anybody else.

Well done Benje though for winning today and thanks for helping me host guests to RA.

Despite the lack of numbers has been a very enjoyable weekend. Probably my last one with the kids growing up now and having many weekend commitments. Rest assured I can continue with, and help host the Sunday game at RA.

Onto tomorrow. Early dewy start


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[PeteyD]

It is still dark at 6:45. What kind of evil is this ....

[Benje]

High standard, with 28, 28 getting the NAGA.

Hatch, I didn't think there were any Yum Yum's (cousin It bushes) left of 13?
And, we all know the Kangaroo stole your ball in the scrub on 7 - Skippy told us he had.

I lost one ball on 10 at Mt C.

Very few lost balls at RA, as it should be.

BYU played excellent golf, the iron play was a pleasure to see. Worthy champion, and worthy long drive champion (on day 2)

Benje, Mr LONG, day 1 SA Champs

[thecollective]

Well....

After two holes this morning I rushed to the car, dodged all the traffic and made my standup (Monday morning meeting) by 3 mins, Ferris Bueller style.

Just wanted to say a few things before I disappear into the ether;

Thank you for supporting this event, we have so much fun and it's really focused on the social aspect of golf. As for the competition side; well BYU had this one (and planning many more) in his headlights, and it clearly showed. Excellent play, particularly off a handicap of 5. Fine form and I am certain many us hackers quite enjoy watching you tear up the course (I know I certainly do). Thank you PeteyD for joining us this year. I hope you had a good time; by all accounts that was certainly the case and we look forward to seeing you again.

Thank you Hatchy for being master of scoring, and supplying your NTP and long drive markers, they're really cool. Without you I would be lost in the wilderness with all the count back stuff and Kitchener Cup etc.

Thanks DMG, Benje, BYU for attendance and loyalty to the event, means a lot. Marcel; thanks for joining us Saturday and sorting the booking for RA. Pass on my regards to Lisa

TC

[BobsYourUncle]

Thanks for all your work organising this TC. See you up in QLD maybe.

[thecollective]

Thanks for all your work organising this TC. See you up in QLD maybe.

Will send you a PM

[wazamac]

Congratulations to the majority.