2024 VIC Champs - The Broad Brushstrokes

[LeftyHoges]

So I'm throwing this out to the group to get a consensus, the landscape has changed a little since COVID with regards to Peninsula-Kingswood and getting a large group on. Basically put, Saturdays AND Sundays are pretty much out. It CAN be done, but has to be booked miles out as there's already bookings for aeons in advance, we'd be split up amongst the members field, basically put, it's a whole mess.

What they have advised we may able to do, is a Friday and Saturday. They've floated the weekend of February (Friday) 2nd and (Saturday) 3rd.

They have the following pricing:
A room is $990 per night, twin share, so $495 per person. This includes your golf (and breakfast, and access to some facilities (bowls!!!)). The amount of nights you stay dictates the amount of rounds you get. So you'd essentially be looking at $1000 for two nights accomm and 2 rounds of golf. BUT, we may also be able to possibly get away with staying one night (which includes one game of golf), and paying a $250 green fee for the second round.

So $745 covers one night accommodation, one breakfast and 2 rounds of golf.

This would mean one of three things.

Scenario 1: The Uncivil War is played Friday as usual, and round 1 of the Champs is held there. Another venue would need to be found for the Sunday.
Scenario 2: We play the two rounds of the Champs here, and hold the Uncivil War on the Sunday at another venue.
Scenario 3: We modify our usual schedule and instead look at a week of Monday - Friday for a once-off Champs, therefore possibly also gaining access to a Kingston Heath for the Uncivil War? Monday warm-up, Tuesday KH, Wed & Thu PK, Friday Warm-down....??? Looking at KH's website Tuesday seems to be their Corporate Day)

Just spit-balling ideas here, there's no right or wrong opinion.

Please let me know your thoughts...

[3Puttpete]

Immediate reaction (likely to be reviewed):

I reckon we could find cheaper accommodation and breakfast for less than $250 for the second night and even if we do, is champs champs if we’re scattered among a full field?

I really like Monday-Friday. It’s only 1 extra day’s leave for a lot of us anyway.

If PK is a bucket list type situation for you though, get us on whenever you can under any conditions. We’ll make it work.

[PeteyD]

Monday to Friday sounds good. Might cost us some locals who normally play the weekend, if there are any of those.

[Courty]

Monday to Friday sounds good. Might cost us some locals who normally play the weekend, if there are any of those.

Agreed, but when they see the rota surely they'll decide it's worth taking a few days off.

[BobsYourUncle]

I'll make anything work. If anything, Monday to Friday probably costs me less family credits than being away for a weekend would.

[simmsy]

Having just done similar Lefty i think the M-F thing is the best bet. opens up pretty much any course on the sandbelt that you desire doesn't it.
everyone can then fly home Friday night for the family stuff.

[Lucasto23]

I like this Monday to Friday caper, might be a claimable business trip for a change [emoji2958]


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[3Puttpete]

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[WBennett]

Monday to Friday works here

[markTHEblake]

https://media3.giphy.com/media/AXCMuyv1Tj36iai1gO/giphy.gif Playing golf with our tax advisor is deductible right?

[Dotty]

5 days at The Dunes please. :)

I'll go with the flow with whatever is organised, with my preference towards affordable quality rather than implied prestige.

p.s. I don't know what it is like post-Covid, but Monday AM and Friday PM had peak crowds at Syd./Melb. airport and a PITA commute.

[Dcanto]

Playing golf with our tax advisor is deductible right? Lucas has my card. :)

[BUSHY]

5 days at The Dunes please. :)

I'll go with the flow with whatever is organised, with my preference towards affordable quality rather than implied prestige.

p.s. I don't know what it is like post-Covid, but Monday AM and Friday PM had peak crowds at Syd./Melb. airport and a PITA commute.

It’s not that bad. Unless you wanna be on the 6am anywhere.

Post the early rush it’s actually quite pleasant.

[LeftyHoges]

Well, I think this settles it, I haven't received any objection to moving this towards a Mon-Fri deal, which opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for us.

The official word is this will be it, and I'll still be looking around the Mid - late February time slot.

We'll aim for Tues at KH for the Uncivil War, and Wednesday - Thursday for the Champs rounds. Monday and Friday I'll have a scout around to see what I can find that is "affordable quality".

Word of warning though, it's still going to be very pricey, so if you haven't already start blowing guys for cash scraping together your pennies...

Can we maybe start putting together a little list of attendees so I know how much to book?

I'm gonna start with:

1. LeftyHoges
2. Courty
3. peter_rs
4. Shazza_rs
5. wbennett
6. Bushy
7. SundayHack
8. 3PuttPete
9. BYU
10. JoeS
11. Dotty
12. Ron Burgundy
13. benno_r
14. Pickles
15. AndyP
16. DCanto
17. Lucasto23
18. PeteyD

as a base?

[3Puttpete]

I don’t have an orange

[AndyP]

No argument with my name being on that list.

[Ron Burgundy]

Not sure I like you limiting my income generating options like that, but I guess I can still turn up for this.

[PeteyD]

In, but I might try selling raffle tickets first.

[AndyP]

I've got plenty of cash, but don't get enough blowing, if anyone is interested.

[Courty]

Can we maybe start putting together a little list of attendees so I know how much to book?

In (in case you had any doubts).

Pencil Davo in as well.

[markTHEblake]

Can you get cash for that? Who wants to be a millionaire?

[shazza_rs]

Sounds perfect!

[Dotty]

Me too.

[BUSHY]

In.

Maybe we can shoot down to Nash Old on the Monday to get a proper taste of di*k in the mouth?

[3Puttpete]

In.

Maybe we can shoot down to Nash Old on the Monday to get a proper taste of di*k in the mouth?

Yes!

[LeftyHoges]

Yes!I can't win my Monday trophy there!!!

[3Puttpete]

I can't win my Monday trophy there!!!

Friday is the new Monday.

[PeteyD]

TGI Mondays .... not the same ring.

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[rickie prowler]

Can my name get put down Lefty, I got the green light now the kids are a little older!

[LeftyHoges]

Can my name get put down Lefty, I got the green light now the kids are a little older!Sure can mate, would be great to have you back bud!!!

[LeftyHoges]

Further plans are well into the works, though not yet ready to be officially announced.

What I CAN give you a heads up about is;

Dates are basically locked in, we'll run from Saturday 2nd March PM to Wednesday 6th March AM. Uncivil War will be Sunday PM, two Champs rounds will be Monday (time to be confirmed) and Tuesday PM. Warm-up and warm-down rounds Saturday and Wednesday.

We are on PREMIER tracks, which does unfortunately come with a PREMIER budget. Obviously it'll fluctuate a little with your own choices (twin / triple / single share accomm etc, but please figure a budget of about $1500-$1700 for this one if you're looking at the whole shebang.

When it comes to the cash for this, obviously everyone that can pay prior is greatly appreciated, BUT I am willing to set up payment plans with people that go past the actual Champs date. I'd like as many to attend that can, and obviously we are talking significant dollars here, so if this is a sticking point please speak to me about it. We're all adults here and we know what's what. Most of you have my details by now (Telegram or Text), if not PM me and get my deets or find someone who has them...

I'll hopefully have some more concrete details and an announcement soon, but if you have any questions let me know....

P. S If any mods read this maybe change the thread title to "2024 VIC Champs - the broad brushstrokes" or something of similar ilk?

[Lucasto23]

I’m in for it all with those dates, yeah baby


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[LeftyHoges]

I’m in for it all with those dates, yeah baby


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProNoice. Great to have you back again bud.

[Monsta]

Put me down for all days Lefty, can we start making down payments now??????

[PeteyD]

I’m in for it all with those dates, yeah baby


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Put me down for all days Lefty, can we start making down payments now??????

Awesome! :D

[LeftyHoges]

Put me down for all days Lefty, can we start making down payments now??????Most definitely can bud...

[Muffinman]

new to this forum.... think i might know some of you from iseekgolf... keen to be part of this.....

[markTHEblake]

new to this forum.... think i might know some of you from iseekgolf... keen to be part of this..... Doesnt that mean you are not supposed to like any of us?

[LeftyHoges]

new to this forum.... think i might know some of you from iseekgolf... keen to be part of this.....G'day MuffinMan, would be great to have you along. A formal post outlining everything will be happening in the next couple of weeks, watch our for that!

[goughy]

Doesnt that mean you are not supposed to like any of us?
I don't believe so.

[rickie prowler]

Doesnt that mean you are not supposed to like any of us? Strange post, do you care? Maybe welcome the new guy??

[markTHEblake]

Strange post, do you care? Maybe welcome the new guy?? Clearly you dont know the history! ISG hated Ozgolfers and it wasnt reciprocated. And it was only tongue in cheek, so dont worry too much about it.

[Lucasto23]

So do I delay hip surgery for this event or will I get some extra shots if I play on one leg?


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[LeftyHoges]

So do I delay hip surgery for this event or will I get some extra shots if I play on one leg?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProGood God man, you're more injury prone than I am!

[AndyP]

I played in the 2000 champs while waiting for hip surgery and at times couldn't walk. Won a day too. I say postpone.

[3Puttpete]

So do I delay hip surgery for this event or will I get some extra shots if I play on one leg?


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You have another one. Harden up.

[Lucasto23]

We will see if I can get some good pain killers off the doc first


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[Muffinman]

Doesnt that mean you are not supposed to like any of us?

I wasnt aware there was a rivalry thing going.... is there???

[Muffinman]

Strange post, do you care? Maybe welcome the new guy??


Clearly you dont know the history! ISG hated Ozgolfers and it wasnt reciprocated. And it was only tongue in cheek, so dont worry too much about it.

I certainly did not take it as anything but a bit of banter.... I too was not aware that there was some sort of rivalry.... i knew there were some ISG lads on here but I never go around to signing up till a few days ago.... its nice to see these forums alive and well.... instantly felt like the ISG days of old.... looking forward to the golf and the banter.....

[markTHEblake]

Yes ( in one direction) but it wasnt banter. Sad really.

[Muffinman]

G'day MuffinMan, would be great to have you along. A formal post outlining everything will be happening in the next couple of weeks, watch our for that!

Thanks mate, I will keep an eye out, but please put me on the list if you can. I am not sure if I am getting notifications on replies to my posts etc, gotta sort that out.....

[Muffinman]

Yes ( in one direction) but it wasnt banter. Sad really.

Yeah, I don't get why.... you all seem like perfectly good golf-nuts like most on there were too.... there were personalities as I am sure there are here too....

[Pingsta]

Hey K,

Welcome to the Ozgolf family.

We must catch up for a game soon.

[Muffinman]

Hey K,

Welcome to the Ozgolf family.

We must catch up for a game soon.

Cheers mate, for sure

[sms316]

Yes ( in one direction) but it wasnt banter. Sad really.
That's possibly because some people think you're a bit of a ****. ;)

[markTHEblake]

It wasnt me! Or him.

[3Puttpete]

because you're a a ****. ;)

ftfy

[markTHEblake]

Thanks friend

[goughy]

So do I delay hip surgery for this event or will I get some extra shots if I play on one leg?


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I played in the 2000 champs while waiting for hip surgery and at times couldn't walk. Won a day too. I say postpone.

Good effort since we started in 2004 :)

I played I think 2011 in a moonboot; still did shit, but I reckon less shit than usual. My right leg was well locked in. Just get a medical exemption to use a cart.

[ParkRoyal]

I may be a starter for this.

Just wanting to check that dates at this stage are 2nd to 6th March?

[PeteyD]

I am trying t odecide if I want to fly down on Friday ...

[LeftyHoges]

I may be a starter for this.

Just wanting to check that dates at this stage are 2nd to 6th March?

Correct mate...

[WBennett]

Do it

You won't regret it.

A brilliant touring group

[BobsYourUncle]

I am trying t odecide if I want to fly down on Friday ...

Friday afternoon round somewhere? Suppose I should look at flights soon too if I want to use points.

[PeteyD]

Friday afternoon round somewhere? Suppose I should look at flights soon too if I want to use points.

No, won't be able to get there early enough for that. I guess arriving around 9 Saturday morning works. Leave Wednesday evening. And yea, points seats will be going.

[BobsYourUncle]

I've booked. Arriving Saturday at 9:25am, leaving Wednesday at 6:50pm. Will probably get my own car again, I liked having that flexibility.

[WBennett]

It's now confirmed I am getting a much needed hernia op in Feb. No golf for a bit, no grog for a while, no solid food for months.

Sorry all, missing my first one, but it is what it is.

[Lucasto23]

It's now confirmed I am getting a much needed hernia op in Feb. No golf for a bit, no grog for a while, no solid food for months.

Sorry all, missing my first one, but it is what it is.

What’s in the water 🥹. Rest up mashed potatoes


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[Dcanto]

It's now confirmed I am getting a much needed hernia op in Feb. No golf for a bit, no grog for a while, no solid food for months.Sorry all, missing my first one, but it is what it is. It sucks getting old(er). I need to have a hernia op at some future point in time as well. At the moment I'm fortunate that its not at an urgent stage but my GP is recommending I look at getting it attended to sooner rather than later.