Xmas Mug 2022 - 18th Dec @ 8.30am (10-club challenge)

[nadg63]

As we’ve not had many catch-ups through 2022 lets make sure the Xmas Mug event takes place (must admit I’ve not touched a golf club since the 2021 event!)

Seems the preferred date is 18/12/22 so that's what we are running with.

Ins:-

TC
Marcel
Nadg63
Hard_Pan
DMG
Wazamac

hippo10
Hatchman

As per TC's suggestion and for something different lets go with a 10-club max in the bag!

[thecollective]

Not sure to be honest, happy to put it together again. Just comes down to who will turn up

[nadg63]

Not sure to be honest, happy to put it together again. Just comes down to who will turn up Okay, let’s put it out there for either 11/12 or 18/12!?

[marcel]

Can't do 11th (cricket test), highly probable for 18th

[thecollective]

18/12 works for me

[Hard_Pan]

I'm in. I can take DMG up if he needs a lift.

[thecollective]

can we have a cap on the number of clubs, 14 is just uuurrrgh for this event

perhaps 8-10?

[DMG]

I'm in. I can take DMG up if he needs a lift.

You're a gentleman Mr Pan... pencil for me!

[thecollective]

well that's a 5 ball, id say we are a goer

[nadg63]

can we have a cap on the number of clubs, 14 is just uuurrrgh for this event

perhaps 8-10?

Sure, I don't take a full bag anyway, sure last year I only took even numbered irons.

Pick a number ....... !?

[thecollective]

Let’s go with 10


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[DMG]

Let’s go with 10

Par 3 course correct? Any long ones (180m+)?

[BobsYourUncle]

Par 3 course correct? Any long ones (180m+)?

There are a couple of drive-able par 4s too which we usually play.

[thecollective]

There are a couple of drive-able par 4s too which we usually play.

Bring a driver and/or 3wood then go 4/6/8/w or 5/7/9/w.

Way more fun on a Par 3 course

I have never played this event with more than 8 clubs


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[hippo10]

I'm a possibility for this. Pencil at this stage

[Hatchman]

As much as I'd like to firmly commit as it's my favorite S.A OzGolf event I'm pencil for this at this stage. Too many unknowns for me to plan anything.

[thecollective]

We normally have a lunch after the event - The Gumeracha Hotel ribs are something to behold!

I can make the booking for 12 noon - let me know if you're keen

[Hard_Pan]

I'm out for lunch this year unfortunately.. will have to shoot off straight after the round.

[nadg63]

We normally have a lunch after the event - The Gumeracha Hotel ribs are something to behold!

I can make the booking for 12 noon - let me know if you're keen

No lunch for me, due elsewhere after golf.

[thecollective]

happy to just do golf if that suits

[nadg63]

There are a couple of drive-able par 4s too which we usually play.

Are you in for this BYU?

[Hatchman]

I'm in for lunch if I'm playing.

[BobsYourUncle]

Are you in for this BYU?

Inter-staters invited? I'd love to, but I don't think I'll be done that weekend. Unless I make a special trip...

[nadg63]

Inter-staters invited? I'd love to, but I don't think I'll be done that weekend. Unless I make a special trip...

You have the trophy ..........

[BobsYourUncle]

You have the trophy .......... No, I think hatchy has it? I knew I was moving, so left it down there. Same with the red jacket (although I'll definitely make a special trip to defend that!).

[Hatchman]

No, I think hatchy has it? I knew I was moving, so left it down there. Same with the red jacket (although I'll definitely make a special trip to defend that!).

Correct, both Xmas Mug and Jacket are stored at my place.

[wazamac]

In

[nadg63]

Have contacted KVGC and nothing much happening that morning, so go with an 8.30am start time!?

[thecollective]

Done


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[DMG]

Have contacted KVGC and nothing much happening that morning, so go with an 8.30am start time!?

If it's good for Alex, it's good for me! ;)

[Hard_Pan]

If it's good for Alex, it's good for me! ;)Yep, all good here. :)

[nadg63]

Have contacted KVGC and they've nothing happening on that morning so we are all good.

Anyone else entering?

[Hard_Pan]

Looking forward to this.

I'd like to suggest starting another tradition for this round.

I propose we introduce a Christmas Ball into the comp. I have a bright red ball that would be ideal for the job and raring to go!

The way I see it working is we all have turns at hitting this ball for one stroke each in a strictly numbered order as we go around (whilst playing our normal round), with two main goals;

1. First and foremost - do not to lose the ball and,

2. Count each stroke to see how low (or high), we can go by the end of 18 holes. We then record the score and see if we can do better the following year.

It looks like there's going to be enough for two groups this year so I propose that the first group have the ball for the first 9 holes and the second group get the ball for the second 9. We all toss balls at the start to work out the hitting order.

Up for debate is whether to call this particular game quits when the ball is lost or we have spares and just add two strokes to the score. Whoever loses the ball is obliged to donate one for the next year's round.

I reckon it'd be fun but am happy to go with the consensus.

[thecollective]

Sounds good HP, just as long as they're aren't any spectators

[DMG]

Don't like the sound of number 1 (for obvious reasons!). ;)

But I'm in for this.

[nadg63]

Play whatever format you like, it is a fun outing after all :)

[Hard_Pan]

Just to be crystal clear about my idea. We all play our normal round with our normal balls but (with my proposal), there's this other 'Christmas' ball in the background that's being played at the same time. So, every four shots (if there are 4 in the group), everyone has to hit two balls; their own and the Christmas ball..

[nadg63]

Just to be crystal clear about my idea. We all play our normal round with our normal balls but (with my proposal), there's this other 'Christmas' ball in the background that's being played at the same time. So, every four shots (if there are 4 in the group), everyone has to hit two balls; their own and the Christmas ball..

We (you :)) can sort it on the day, sure we will get the gist of it - eventually :D

[DMG]

I'll use the Christmas ball as my practice shot. :P

[nadg63]

Everyone listed still a goer for this next Sunday?

Anyone else?

[marcel]

Everyone listed still a goer for this next Sunday?

I'm still a gopher this (are they related to badgers?)

[nadg63]

I'm still a gopher this (are they related to badgers?)

:D

Apart from living underground - nope :)

[Hard_Pan]

I'm still in.. :)

[hippo10]

I'm a darker shade of pencil... Anyone travelling from the southish side of the city that I could beg a lift from?

[DMG]

So far so good for me...

[marcel]

I'm a darker shade of pencil... Anyone travelling from the southish side of the city that I could beg a lift from?

No need to beg. Send me your address

[wazamac]

Absolute crap ton of work b4 Santa comes but still on my radar.
My biggest issue will be setting of the alarm.

[thecollective]

In


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[DMG]

Unfortunately looks like I'm out for this now. Daughter has to work and I'm taxi.

Good luck gents!

[thecollective]

Can everyone pls confirm in or out by Friday so I can sort out the spreadsheet

For those that have already done so, of course, no drama

[Hatchman]

I'm still pencil for this at this stage unfortunately.
I wont know until Saturday afternoon.
If I do manage be able to make it I can't stay for lunch (disappointed I'll miss the sensational Ribs at Gumeracha Hotel)
I'll get the Mug to TC if I can't make it.

[hippo10]

I'm in. Looking forward to my first Xmas Mu

[nadg63]

I'll be there, was trying to talk Flavzz in to appearing but failed.

[thecollective]

I’ll provision for 6. Hatchy if you manage to make it you can take my spot as my back is knackered from renos and I probably won’t get round all 18 anyway. I can walk and keep score


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[wazamac]

I will not be around for lunch.
Will need to get to work and finish large tenders and designs.

[Hatchman]

Rub that pencil out. I can’t make it.
Have fun guys, I’ll be there in spirit applying pressure from the side for those outright hole wins ������

[BobsYourUncle]

Have fun guys. Bit sad I couldn't stay down there for the weekend to play. Looking forward to coming back for champs.

[thecollective]

Game on moles https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221217/6e5603038a5632b0087702c65e2f06d6.jpg


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[thecollective]

Well....

It came down to the second last putt, Hippo leaving it in the jaws for the W while Waza squared up a 4 for a share of hole

Congratulations to Marcel.

Thanks again to all who attended, the skins game has now well and truly become our yearly flagship event, had a blast as always.

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[nadg63]

Once again a great morning was had at the annual Christmas Cup round, it really is a fun social event that's not taken too seriously - even I managed to drag myself out for a hit after a 12 month sabbatical!

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Christmas Mug and a Santa Cup! :wink: A very worthy winner.

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[Hard_Pan]

Thanks guys for a great fun game today.

Also, despite me lobbing it into the creek, the Christmas ball survived 18 holes and we finished the round with a score of 77 which is 17 over the card and which we now have to beat next year.

[Hatchman]

Sorry I missed it this year.
Thanks for the Pics Nadg. Looks like it was a cracking morning for it as it always seems to be.
Interesting to note that everyone halved the 15th. I've got a feeling that's the first time that happened in the 6 years we've played this as the skins game. Just to note this year was the 7th year we've played for the Mug.
Congrats Marcel on the win joining the growing Honor Board for this event.

Xmas Mug Honor Board
2016 - Thecollective
2017 - Hatchman
2018 - Hatchman
2019 - Wazamac
2020 - BobsYourUncle
2021 - BobsYourUncle
2022 - Marcel

[wazamac]

Thanks for the hit. Second time with bats in hand for two years.
Struggling with distances but fun.