OZgolf 2007 Most Improved Golfer - Jack

[AndyP]

Here we go again.

There seems to be quite a few people on the list that are coming back to old handicaps at the moment. Nice to see a couple of people finally reduce their handicap though.

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(http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?p=188974#post188974)
Winner - Jack

[PeteyD]

I will be in there somewhere once the KV one goes in. Bloody frustrating

[AndyP]

Look at the bunch of burglars!!

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6200/improvementdy0.jpg

Well done to those that have improved, especially those that have slashed their handicaps.

[goughy]

I don't see my name on that list.

On second thoughts, that's probably a good thing :(

[Choppa]

Oh Rusty is going to shit this in. He will be down into single figures in no time. He's got game that boy.

[PeteyD]

But is it improving or burglarating?

[dc68]

Do choppers who go out get no mention?

[AndyP]

I could list all 50+ if you really wanted, but I'm trying to save people from embarassment. ;)

Rusty will have his confidence shattered within the next few weeks and will never recover. :mrgreen:

[dc68]

Yeah! Shame everyone.

[BrisVegas]

Where's BrisWesty?

Also, keep an eye on Moe @ 10. He's a dark horse.

[Courty]

My money is still on Poidda.

[dc68]

I want to propose a prize for the person who goes out the most, even though they aren't trying to.

[chappy1970]

Why is my name not there?????????

Oh yea that's right I'm playing crap at the moment that's why
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[AndyP]

Where's BrisWesty?
26th with a 0.1 improvement.


My money is still on Poidda.
Wasn't poidda off single figures in a previous life? So has he really improved?

[BrisVegas]

Wasn't poidda off single figures in a previous life? So has he really improved?

Yeah, more than 10 years ago.... How many years does one need to be not playing/playing terrible in order to be eligible for this thing??? :roll:

[Bruce]

I can't believe I am giving Rusty 0.5 start at this.

How is the curse going for Pete?

[Courty]

How is the curse going for Pete?

What about me? My handicap has almost doubled since winning this thing. :smt087

[poidda]

Yeah, more than 10 years ago.... How many years does one need to be not playing/playing terrible in order to be eligible for this thing??? :roll:

I agree with AP on this one. The Most Improved shouldn't be able to be won by someone if their current handicap is not the lowest they've ever been.

I'm chasing the Reproved trophy. :)

[poidda]

Oh, but this doesn't mean we cant talk shit all year though!

[AndyP]

What about me? My handicap has almost doubled since winning this thing. :smt087
Peter_rs is going great guns too.

[Eag's]

Do choppers who go out get no mention?

Yeah were are our names?? 8-[
Since the 28/04/06 I have gone from 12.0 to 13.2 so 15 straight rounds
not playing to my Hcp :smt087 :smt093

Playing off single figures seems like a distant memory these days :roll:

[Courty]

Show us the whole list.

[BrisVegas]

I agree with AP on this one. The Most Improved shouldn't be able to be won by someone if their current handicap is not the lowest they've ever been.

I'm chasing the Reproved trophy. :)

OK, I'm ineligible too then. I'll be chasing the Reproved trophy with ya poidda. Just between you and me... I think you've peaked.:wink:

[AndyP]

Don't you guys know how to use golflink?

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/879/improvementei3.jpg

Gaz's golflink doesn't work. I need an update from Iain too, and don't know Tez's.

[BrisWesty]

I'd gone down to 12.2 at one stage, but just sliding back out. Need to get out more.

[markTHEblake]

If you dont know any golflink no's have a look at the Competition results in Golf Link.
You know what their score was, and their home club, cant be too hard from there...

[Bruce]

Every drop is a new lifetime low for me now. I think I was down to 22 when I was a teenager - but I think they pushed us off the red tees back then.

[Fishman Dan]

Seems like there are a lot more drops than previous years?

[shazza_rs]

If you dont know any golflink no's have a look at the Competition results in Golf Link.
You know what their score was, and their home club, cant be too hard from there...

if you have a look at the comp results some people have their names listed instead of the golflink number MTB.

[AndyP]

Yep, unless Gaz had an 81/73 at McLeod (I was told a nett 78), then his isn't there. And Iain's just show's the name (I'm sure he'll PM me his new Redland Bay h/cap ;))

[markTHEblake]

Gaz is there, his number starts with 999 - which means its broken.
and Teza should be easy to see, there is only one member of Windaroo.

[Iain]

PM Sent.... :oops:

[just]

Seems like there are a lot more drops than previous years?

Perhaps they are listening to you and getting lessons on the sly.

[Fishman Dan]

Perhaps they are listening to you and getting lessons on the sly.

I doubt that - if anything the turnover rate of drivers here has increased.... and that's before you consider A-Lo!

[Rusty]

Rusty will have his confidence shattered within the next few weeks and will never recover. :mrgreen:

*whimper* *whimper*... note to self "must practice a lot of short game over the next 3 weeks"

[kpac]

shit rusty you could go out .1 for the rest of the year and still win this :D

ps: nice work on getting that handicap down mate, i know that has been your goal, and it is good to see you down to 15. Have you got a goal in mind for the year?? Now i've just got to work on doing the same thing....

[Rusty]

Have you got a goal in mind for the year??

at the mo, just to be better out of the bunkers, and chip a little bit more consistent.

[AndyP]

at the mo, just to be better out of the bunkers,This might be hard to master considering the amount of different courses you play.

I'll play great out of some bunkers, then really struggle with others (like Gailes).

[Rusty]

This might be hard to master considering the amount of different courses you play.

I'll play great out of some bunkers, then really struggle with others (like Gailes).

ah bugga, i was hoping to see a light at the end of the tunnel. why the difference in some bunkers for you, sand?

[AndyP]

ah bugga, i was hoping to see a light at the end of the tunnel. why the difference in some bunkers for you, sand?
I don't really know. Maybe sand, maybe the depth of the sand??? I've never really put that much thought into it.
At the same time, I don't really practice my bunker play.

[andylo]

To me is how fine (hardness) the sand, and the moisture within the sand.

Soft sand tend to plug ball, so if I know I am playin a soft sand course I tend to avoid bunker at all course... don't really care about harder sand.

[mikezone13]

To me is how fine (hardness) the sand, and the moisture within the sand.

Soft sand tend to plug ball, so if I know I am playin a soft sand course I tend to avoid bunker at all course... don't really care about harder sand.


I'm the opposite, don't mind the slightly plugged ball but crap from hard/packed sand

[kpac]

I'm the opposite, don't mind the slightly plugged ball but crap from hard/packed sand

i'm with you mike, give me resort course powder, over rock hard compacted stuff anyday!

mind you either way i'll be 2 shots getting out;) ;)

[Grunt]

have to say I like the sand to be consistent, I dont mind it firm if it is firm all through. I hate the crusty stuff you get sometimes or the soft powdery stuff with no sand underneath it. 1st bunker for the day is tough, got to work out what you have, after that you apply the correct shot for what you are in. I am pretty confident in the bunkers nowadays.

[Iain]

Thats why you shuffle your feet in? To get a rough idea of what the texture of the sand is.

[AndyP]

One burglar displaces another. :p

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7712/improvementbs6.jpg

[Jarro]

Nice work Mike :smt038

[Grunt]

Is the a least improved Title, I would have it wrapped for sure.

[dc68]

Is the a least improved Title, I would have it wrapped for sure.


pfft got you covered there I think mate.:(

[AndyP]

Let's just call it even. You both suck.

[Jarro]

You could both have a suck-off !!!

[PeteyD]

Moving on up ;)

[Grunt]

The way I am going at the moment I would suck at sucking too.

[3oneday]

The way I am going at the moment I would suck at sucking too.let DC be the judge of that ;) :)

[dc68]

Ggf

[mikezone13]

One burglar displaces another. :p



Not a burglar, just a dedicated and honest golfer ;) A burglar would've kept their 17 handicap and only played in corporate events :D


Nice work Mike :smt038

Cheers mate, long may it continue.

[3oneday]

The way I am going at the moment I would suck at sucking too.


let DC be the judge of that ;) :)


Ggfno good then ?

smd

[Rusty]

One burglar displaces another. :p

:lol: you're just wanting me to get wound up to blow it on our matchplay. i'm a wake up to you.

[dc68]

no good then ?

smd


kma

[Ducky]

=;

[AndyP]

It's pretty much the usual suspects that are at the top. Well done guys.

Since May, there has been a lead change, while Choppa, kpac and Fishman|Dan charge into contention.
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4240/improvementdb5.jpg

[Fishman Dan]

Not playing for the past 4 weekends (perhaps this one as well) have aided my cause.

[Grunt]

Is there a least improved? I may be in the hunt for this one.

[AndyP]

Is there a least improved? I may be in the hunt for this one.
You said that before, and you're not even close.

[Grunt]

Will have to make a late charge then, just like last year.
Just worked out to get to the lead I need to get to 10.7. Mikezone13 said I needed a goal. Well there is my goal, not a realistic one but a goal.

[mikezone13]

Not playing for the past 4 weekends (perhaps this one as well) have aided my cause.

5 weeks now for me, damn fractured wrist, hopefully playing again in 2 weeks.


Will have to make a late charge then, just like last year.
Just worked out to get to the lead I need to get to 10.7. Mikezone13 said I needed a goal. Well there is my goal, not a realistic one but a goal.

Not sure if I said you needed a goal, I just said that if you have one you need to plan to work towards it.

10.7 shouldn't be too difficult... just play smarter ;)

[AndyP]

41st golfer69 11.3 to 11.7 -3.5%

[dc68]

I think I am worse......:oops:

[AndyP]

Yes, but you are winning the handicapped division.

[dc68]

:smt104 :smt019 :smt075

[AndyP]

The top 4 all went backwards during the last month and a half. I can understand that too. Why would you want to win, when there is a curse that goes with it?

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3061/improvementlp6.jpg

This is the third year that the handicaps have been tracked, and there are 9 people who have reduced their handicap every OZgolf year (although this year isn't finished).
They are:
Flowergirl
caz
Shazza_Rs
BrisWesty
AndyP
Toolish
andylo
jarro
Davemason

[Ducky]

=;

[dc68]

Is that what that smell is?

[Scoot]

There's some big movers there.

Well done guys.

[Jarro]

Just give it to Rusty now, he's got more improvement in him 8)

[Choppa]

I'll say. And this is coming from a fellow burglar ;)

[Rusty]

Just give it to Rusty now, he's got more improvement in him 8)

oh, don't know - the lower you go the harder it is to drop. we'll see.

[markTHEblake]

I had a look at Rustys golf link, he hit the wall 6 months ago - he is goooooorne.

[Rusty]

I had a look at Rustys golf link, he hit the wall 6 months ago - he is goooooorne.

i like to think of it as "in remission", building up strength for the Champs...

[mikezone13]

Watch out rusty... a 4 or 5 over par is just around the corner ;)

[Rusty]

if you get another one of those, you deserve it...

[markTHEblake]

Its time for another update.

[AndyP]

No way. I updated it last week.

[markTHEblake]

any major changes deserve immediate updates, ie 20%

[Iain]

Had a handicap drop Blakey??

[PeteyD]

20% is not even top 10

[markTHEblake]

no but 20% on top of the already 5% does!

i only gottta drop one more shot to win this thing. Less if the rules are based on the max handicap during the year - as it should be.

[PeteyD]

nah it is not just based on handicap. There is an arbitrary thought process that goes into it as well.

[markTHEblake]

I know, i invented that bit :-)

gimme a break , i just want to see my name on the list...

[peter_rs]

it is just not near the top ;)

[mikezone13]

PO blakey... this thing belongs to me!!

You've got your "virtual userbar... ;)

[PeteyD]

Meh, I would have been on 36 at last champs under the incoming changes ;) hehe

[Rusty]

keep tryin' Blakey...

a 2 horse race is enough at the moment.

[markTHEblake]

wait till i start practicing..... (could be a long wait)

[markTHEblake]

there is a rumour going around there is a new leader, starts with M and has a K in it.

time for an update.

[AndyP]

Nuh, I'm not going through 50+ golflinks because of a statistical lead change.

[markTHEblake]

how about more qld'rs in the top 5 then?

[mikezone13]

there is a rumour going around there is a new leader, starts with M and has a K in it.

time for an update.

thanks mate, glad someone noiticed ;)

[Fishman Dan]

Congrats on the single-figures MZ... for this week atleast ;)

[Webster]

Jack:

Handicap 30 Oct 06 = 4.9
Handicap 20 Sep 07 = 3.3

Reduction 32.7%. I think I have a couple of good rounds coming up. I can win this (what do I win??)

[Jarro]

What's chachi's handicap ?

[markTHEblake]

its a tough school Jack, but your starting handicap applies from the date you join the most improved competition. Thus today 3.3 - how much can you improve from there

PS, thats pretty low for an old fart who uses 7 woods

[goughy]

Jack:

Handicap 30 Oct 06 = 4.9
Handicap 20 Sep 07 = 3.3

Reduction 32.7%. I think I have a couple of good rounds coming up. I can win this (what do I win??)

Bragging rights, but we all get bagging rights :) I say enter it.

[Webster]

its a tough school Jack, but your starting handicap applies from the date you join the most improved competition. Thus

Bullshit. There is a start date and an end date. Don't try and keep an honest Victorian out of the comp just because I am going to win.

[Grunt]

Think it just requires your Golflink Number Jack. Then AP gets your handicap at 31/10/06 and it starts from there.

[markTHEblake]

Bullshit. There is a start date and an end date. Don't try and keep an honest Victorian out of the comp just because I am going to win.

an honest Victorian would have been in from the beginning :smt023 rules like this are in place to prevent the individuals with ego problems from joining in only when they are going well.

anyway you are only 6 rounds off (say 3 weeks) getting back to 5 so i guess you can have your coupla days in the sun, as long as andyp gets off his bum and does an update.

Dunno what he is complaining about, there is only 15 people in it

[Webster]

an honest Victorian would have been in from the beginning :smt023 rules like this are in place to prevent the individuals with ego problems from joining in only when they are going well.

anyway you are only 6 rounds off (say 3 weeks) getting back to 5 so i guess you can have your coupla days in the sun, as long as andyp gets off his bum and does an update.

Dunno what he is complaining about, there is only 15 people in it

You are such a friggin crybaby Blake. I only just saw this thread anyway.

Andyp - check your PM's please.

[Bruce]

Good to see you taking more of an interest around here Jack. Do you plan on playing with any of the other Vics at any point in the future?

[AndyP]

Dunno what he is complaining about, there is only 15 people in itI only post 15 or so to save embarrassment for people like golfer69. there's more than 50 from memory.

[markTHEblake]

golfer69 has no shame, do it.

[Webster]

Good to see you taking more of an interest around here Jack. Do you plan on playing with any of the other Vics at any point in the future?

I have the occasional game with JJJ, Jim, Henry, Judgesmails, etc. I don't know what you mean?

[Webster]

AndyP, fix that leaderboard mate - I should be No.3 on the list.

[markTHEblake]

Xmas might come quicker

The updated top 5

1. Mikezone13
2. Rusty
3. Jack
4. Chris32
5. Blake
6. Fishman


nb. note the domination in the top 5 by classy old guys.

[goughy]

Where am I in this again??

[Moe Norman]

Jack, burgulars are precluded from entry

[Webster]

Jack, burgulars are precluded from entry

Good idea. We do not want any of them in here.

[Grunt]

If I play over the weekend like I did today I might give this title a crack. It is a big if though.

[mikezone13]

If I play over the weekend like I did today I might give this title a crack. It is a big if though.

Stay away grunt, I've got my eyes on this one... you don't want me to have to play decent golf to win this do you? :D ;)

[Grunt]

we shall see, I still have a few weeks to get back into this.

[AndyP]

If I play over the weekend like I did today I might give this title a crack. It is a big if though.
Deja vu? I'm sure I've heard this before.

Good luck to whoever leads the statistical leaderboard. Of course, it doesn't guarantee the title.

[Grunt]

I gave it a late shake last year too remember. Close but no cigar.

[terryand]

If I play over the weekend like I did today I might give this title a crack. It is a big if though.

There goes all that cred you earned in the other thread :-s

Terry.

[Grunt]

There goes all that cred you earned in the other thread :-s

Terry.
LOL Tez.

[Rusty]

thanks mate, glad someone noiticed ;)

hey Mike didn't you used to be off a low h'cap at some stage in another life?

[mikezone13]

hey Mike didn't you used to be off a low h'cap at some stage in another life?

teenage years yep, lowest of 4, consistently off 5 or 6... then stopped playing from age 21 til about 27 or 28

wish I had the short game from my teenage years, would make the game so much easier... my aim is to get back to a 5 or 6 and play to it relatively consistently... got a few years to achieve that goal

[Webster]

Shaved another shot yesterday and into 3.2 now andyp. Better update that table as I am fast closing in on the top 2 spots.

Jack.

[AndyP]

So I should start updating this thing after everyone plays a good round now?

[markTHEblake]

nah, but 3 people having 4-5 good rounds is a pretty good reason.

[mikezone13]

So I should start updating this thing after everyone plays a good round now?

weekly/fortnightly updates until this thing is won... it looks like blakey, jack, rusty and I are quite interested in this thing now :D

[BrisVegas]

nice work on the hcap drop jack. Always assumed you could play, 3.2 proves it. :cool:

[Webster]

So I should start updating this thing after everyone plays a good round now?

its not like you have anything more important to do mate...

[shazza_rs]

I think you guys are forgetting one big thing.... where you finish on the list doesn't mean anything.... it potentially gets you a spot in the vote off.... and judging by some of your popularities i don't like your chances in a vote off! :)

[markTHEblake]

I think you guys are forgetting one big thing....

noope... just wanna see the name up the top there before start playing crap again - (especially when its above fishman)

[Bruce]

Shaved another shot yesterday and into 3.2 now andyp. Better update that table as I am fast closing in on the top 2 spots.

Jack.

So does this mean you are no longer Melbourne's best 4 'capper?

[Webster]

correct. I am probably Melb's worst 3 marker now.

[Rusty]

I think you guys are forgetting one big thing.... where you finish on the list doesn't mean anything.... it potentially gets you a spot in the vote off.... and judging by some of your popularities i don't like your chances in a vote off! :)

ah, ok, so let me know who's clubs need a clean, shoes need a polish, who needs a drink after a round... that kinda thing.

[Choppa]

I think you guys are forgetting one big thing.... where you finish on the list doesn't mean anything.... it potentially gets you a spot in the vote off.... and judging by some of your popularities i don't like your chances in a vote off! :)

I am a certainty now :mrgreen:

[AndyP]

I think there's been a few too many sock sledges for you to be a chance.

[Choppa]

Doh! :cry:

[AndyP]

By "popular" demand.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2041/improvementgy7.jpg

Note that Rusty's current AGU handicap is actually 12.4, but I believe this to be an error.

For those of you who remember Jono's ranking formula, it's interesting to note that there's not many matches with the rankings above, including the leader.

[BrisVegas]

There's some terriffic improvement from those top few players. Great work!

[Rusty]

yep, mine should be fixed up in Golflink to 13.9 by late tomorrow.

[mikezone13]

take the 12.4 rusty, it makes this thing very challenging ;)

[Rusty]

oh, i want the 'cap to come down alright. i got a bitta time yet.

[Eag's]

There has been some serious reductions in hcp's in the top 14 players.
Well done people keep it up :smt023

[PeteyD]

I got a medal and mug coming up so hopefully will have it go down a bit more. Bloody 4 Balls are not good for the handicrap reductions ;)

[AndyP]

There has been some serious reductions in hcp's in the top 14 players.I didn't know that Iain was in your bad books.

[Eag's]

I didn't know that Iain was in your bad books.

:roll:

[Fishman Dan]

Talk about fair-weather golfer.. that Jack fella has been a little hush hush until now!

[Jarro]

Talk about fair-weather golfer.. that Jack fella has been a little hush hush until now!

He's still on medication for his multiple personality disorder ..... leave him alone [-X

[markTHEblake]

I dont suppose there is any chance of an update?

[Eag's]

I dont suppose there is any chance of an update?

Wow! Blakey you have hit a real purple patch mate, well done :smt023

[AndyP]

I dont suppose there is any chance of an update?Zero, but well done.

[markTHEblake]

yeah i suppose your right, its a waste of your time, as i am playing again tomorrow.

[Grunt]

Finally got the handicap going in the right direction. Almost back to where I started the year. Only .4 to go.

[AndyP]

You should be a shoe-in for MIP then....

[Grunt]

Really I thought I was already ;)

[Webster]

Better update that list Andyp....another .1 sliced off for me today and into 3.1

[AndyP]

Isn't it bad etiquette to report your own handicap drops, just like hole-in-ones?

[goughy]

I don't have the energy to start another forum!!

[markTHEblake]

Isn't it bad etiquette

your asking Jack?

[Webster]

Better update that list again Anyp - Im into 2.8 today after another 39 points, which I reckon now puts me into the lead (4.9 to 2.8 = 42.86% improvement). Start engraving my name on this trophy, baby!

[Bruce]

Isn't it a requirement to attend in person to collect the prize?

[PeteyD]

what is your lowest ever handicap Jack?

[Webster]

Isn't it a requirement to attend in person to collect the prize?

Depends if the prize is worth collecting.

Best is 2.6 (twice) PeteyD

[markTHEblake]

Best is 2.6 (twice) PeteyD

well if you are on 2.8 now its not really an improvement is it

[Webster]

That was a long, long time ago Blake

I see you have starting chopping it again. Any reason why?

[markTHEblake]

unfortunaly the same logic applies to me, but if i cant win I need to make sure a cranky old mexican cant win either

[PeteyD]

Depends if the prize is worth collecting.

Best is 2.6 (twice) PeteyD

Would be nice to see you get below that!

[BrisWesty]

Word of warning: After today's performance, AndyP could be making a late run.

PS nice shooting Jack

[AndyP]

Maybe, but I wouldn't vote for myself. There are others who are more deserving and work harder at their games, rather than relying on the occasional blitz round. ;)

[dc68]

Update please.

[AndyP]

Update please.You know rounds don't count if they are put in as an amendment, don't you? :wink:

Nice score.

[Grunt]

Amendment?

[dc68]

You know rounds don't count if they are put in as an amendment, don't you? :wink:

Nice score.



Thanks.... It was actually better. See what did you shoot for more info.

[Choppa]

..... rather than relying on the occasional blitz round. ;)

Nothing wrong with that at all :-s

[Webster]

Andyp, get off your lazy arse and update the list. I want to see my name on top, at the number 1 postion (which is where it will stay)

[markTHEblake]

yeah, and make sure you do it properly this time.
The % calculation is supposed to be between Peak high and low for the year. Thats the fairest way.

[PeteyD]

I think it is from where you were at previous champs, not peak high ...

[AndyP]

Andyp, get off your lazy arse and update the list. I want to see my name on top, at the number 1 postion (which is where it will stay)I'll get to it. I'm having too much fun in my new job.


yeah, and make sure you do it properly this time.
The % calculation is supposed to be between Peak high and low for the year. Thats the fairest way.Says you. As I've said many times, the calculation won't win you the prize. Maybe I should only show the Jono rankings numbers. That really screws you low markers over.

[markTHEblake]

Says you. As I've said many times, the calculation won't win you the prize.

I said that many times too, might have even been the first. It aint about the prize, rather just jealous that Jack is higher than me. :evil:


Maybe I should only show the Jono rankings numbers. That really screws you low markers over.

Nah, use whatever ranking method that puts me the highest, I'd be happy with that.

[Webster]

I love the way youse blokes keep changing the rules just so a Victorian is denied the win.

My handicap peaked at 5.8 on Januray 6 this year. curent 2.8 is the lowest in the last 12 months. 51.72% reduction. So I dont care what formula you use to calculate the winner 'cos its going to be me!

[markTHEblake]

Andyp, please add another condition to the competition.
- Winner has to be likeable.

[BrisVegas]

apparently, this is a popularity contest. Let's just put it to the vote....

Jack v Blake ?

[poidda]

apparently, this is a popularity contest. Let's just put it to the vote....

Jack v Blake ?

Ahhh, now I see why Jarro has never got on the honour board! ;)

[markTHEblake]

apparently, this is a popularity contest. Let's just put it to the vote....

Jack v Blake ?

it would be a draw, nobody would vote. :mrgreen:

[Webster]

Andyp, please add another condition to the competition.
- Winner has to be likeable.

that rules you out then sport..

[3oneday]

This still available ?

[Eag's]

This bloody thing decided yet or what?? :roll:

[AndyP]

I'm developing a formula that gets me to the top.

[markTHEblake]

I'm developing a formula that gets me to the top.

Extra points for brown socks and eliminate handicap reductions at home club

[Jarro]

Give it to Rusty, he's the nicest bloke out of all of ya's !!

[mikezone13]

Give it to Rusty, he's the nicest bloke out of all of ya's !!

Thanks mate, appreciate it :( ;)

[Jarro]

Thanks mate, appreciate it :( ;)

You run a real close second mate ;)

[AndyP]

If a Victorian isn't going to get it, a Kiwi sure as hell ain't.

[Fishman Dan]

Xmas might come quicker

The updated top 5

1. Mikezone13
2. Rusty
3. Jack
4. Chris32
5. Blake
6. Fishman


nb. note the domination in the top 5 by classy old guys.


apparently, this is a popularity contest. Let's just put it to the vote....

Jack v Blake ?

You don't improve when your handicap drops from 4 to 2, you just got your act together! Blake and Jack aren't worthy.

Rusty and Chris32 don't post enough. You can't have Most Improved Lurker.

Mikezone previously had a single-figure handicap before quitting the game. He's actually the least-improved.

That leaves 1.

[mikezone13]

You don't improve when your handicap drops from 4 to 2, you just got your act together! Blake and Jack aren't worthy.

Rusty and Chris32 don't post enough. You can't have Most Improved Lurker.

Mikezone previously had a single-figure handicap before quitting the game. He's actually the least-improved.

That leaves 1.

You hit slices and baby bunts.. you're out fishy

[mikezone13]

If a Victorian isn't going to get it, a Kiwi sure as hell ain't.

I thought I'd get it for most improved in the one round.. 8pts + 21pts = a nice turn around ;)

Also AP deep down I know you love kiwis... because without us the Australian economy would be in very poor shape.

[poidda]

Also AP deep down I know you love kiwis... because without us the Australian economy would be in very poor shape.

The economy only improved once we stopped paying all you munters the dol! :)

[mikezone13]

The economy only improved once we stopped paying all you munters the dol! :)

At least we can spell DOLE.

[poidda]

oops, my bad. Must remember that on the next application! :wink:

[mikezone13]

oops, my bad. Must remember that on the next application! :wink:

Thought all you Qld'rs (especially from Rocky) knew where the queue started and ended? ;)

[poidda]

Thought all you Qld'rs (especially from Rocky) knew where the queue started and ended? ;)

****s me. Starts in Auckland and ends at Surfers??? :lol:

[Fishman Dan]

You hit slices and baby bunts.. you're out fishy

You've seen me play once, and I towelled you up. You're more out. :lol:

[mikezone13]

You've seen me play once, and I towelled you up. You're more out. :lol:

I am obviously the "most improved" then ;)

[Rusty]

Give it to Rusty, he's the nicest bloke out of all of ya's !!

luv your work :smt038


Rusty and Chris32 don't post enough. You can't have Most Improved Lurker.

c'mon, whatever happened to quality over quantity...

(signed "a non-post booster")

[AndyP]

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5306/improvementbd4.jpg

Now, leave me alone.

[Fishman Dan]

luv your work :smt038



c'mon, whatever happened to quality over quantity...

(signed "a non-post booster")

Quality? You're posts are littered with spelling mistakes and grammatical errors! :lol:

Ever heard of a 'Shift' key??!!

[peter_rs]

then rusty is a sure thing :)

[mikezone13]

Can someone explain the jono method? Does it involve switching everythint formula around to try and get the best one for that week, and then changing it for the next week??

[AndyP]

Do a search to find it explained the Jono way.

[AndyP]

Even the thread title gets the head spinning: Suggested modification to formula for Most Improved Player (http://ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2054)

[mikezone13]

Farrrk.... Brain + Spare Time = Mad Scientest

[Fishman Dan]

It's a ratio of time on the course, putts per hole, effective tee shots, place in competition vs CCR and slope, weighted against how many training aids you've purchased.

[dc68]

:smt120 :smt103 :smt101 :smt104



Sheeeeeeit.

[Rusty]

Quality? You're posts are littered with spelling mistakes and grammatical errors! :lol:

Ever heard of a 'Shift' key??!!

um, yeah, quality like "you're" = "your" :lol:

[Fishman Dan]

um, yeah, quality like "you're" = "your" :lol:

Wow. I even re-read that :oops:

I'm claiming admin tampering - he has it in for me!!

[Jarro]

Wow. I even re-read that :oops:

I'm claiming admin tampering - he has it in for me!!

He's not the only one salami-boy :razz:

[markTHEblake]

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5306/improvementbd4.jpg

Now, leave me alone.

Time for a .....

or fix the image

[Webster]

And the winner is?????

[Jarro]

Rusty

[Webster]

no way

[terryand]

Haven't you learnt yet Jack, it's a popularity contest, nothing to do with improvement.

which I agree whole heartedly with 8-)

Terry.

[AndyP]

Who do we award it to? Poll?

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/4015/improvementjc5.jpg

[kpac]

me

[AndyP]

****ed if I'm explaining again why the top of the spreadsheet above isn't automatically awarded MIP. Read back.

[markTHEblake]

Why dont we have a secret meeting like we always do and vote for the person we like the most. Worked every other year.

Honestly I think Peteyd is a chance, i havent seen his current form but he has improved much more than from 27.4 (thats the highest isnt it)

I'd reckon you could add 10 more strokes to his improvement.

[AndyP]

This is the sort of stuff we are after:
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3637&page=11

And the top of the list didn't get it last year.

[shazza_rs]

run a poll ... its the only fair way for everyone to nominate who they think...

[kpac]

either that or run one of blakeys fireball matchplays between the top 10 this saturday ;)...

[markTHEblake]

I think that the prospective nominees need to tell a bit of a story about themselves. Whilst we know about some of em big noting themselves others have just snuck in there quietly.

[BrisVegas]

I've not met or played with Jack, so can't comment on his improvements other than to say well done! It's tough to drop those last couple of shots.

kpac and rusty are the two I've noticed improving the most. Both of them "hit the ball" as good as many single-figure players. kpac is an absolute flusher and has shown this by posting strong scores around tough tracks like brookwater. rusty has excellent course management and one of the sharpest short games I've seen. Both are likely to continue to heading south for some time to come and I'd bet they'll both be in single-figures this time next year.

AndyP would get an honorouble mention too. I don't see him on the list, but his recent drop to 9 hcap is very impressive for a guy who shuns practice, lessons, ebay and the lure of shiny new gear.

[Flowergirl]

I think there should be a prize for the least change. ;)

[Courty]

Why dont we have a secret meeting like we always do and vote for the person we like the most. Worked every other year.

Aw shucks. I'm flattered. :oops:

(see sig for more info) ;)

[Courty]

Who do we award it to? Poll?

Yes. Poll. It doesn't have to be definitive, but can be used as a guide.

[poidda]

Yes. Poll. It doesn't have to be definitive, but can be used as a guide.

The Wanker Poll was banned wasn't it?

[markTHEblake]

A Poll is no good, people will just vote for who they like.

[Webster]

The credibility of Ozgolf is on the line here. There can only be one winner. Me.

[kpac]

i'd vote for rusty, he towelled me at windaroo!

[Jarro]

It has to be Rusty

[Courty]

FWIW, I'd be voting Rusty also.

[markTHEblake]

Kpac, that explains your funny walk.

Jarro, you really got to give it more support than that.

[Jarro]

Jarro, you really got to give it more support than that.

Like how ?? I've been saying he should win this thing for ages :roll:

[mikezone13]

No votes for me? I'm gutted.... a choke in the NSW matchplay combined without a win in the MIP and I'm an OZGolf numpty.... pretty much like the rest of you lot :D

[Bruce]

I gotta so some state-based solidarity here.

Jack used to be Melbourne's finest 4capper, but time had taken its' toll and he had drifted outwards, outwards to be a struggling 6. We all know how long it takes to go out and Jack spent some time in the wilderness.

Jack plays week in week out at a track that has tested many and found them wanting (like me), but it also attracts men who can play (like Jack) and I'm sure he has dropped these shots on days where the CCR is under par.

So now he is down in sight of 2 and has effectively halved his hcp from when he was Melbourne's finest 4 capper. Now he is merely another bloke off 3.

He has also improved his temprement, his porn collection and, I believe, his waistline - Vote 1 Jack for Most Improved!!!

[Webster]

Well said Bruce. If its not too much trouble, please bring the trophy back with you on Sunday.

Jack.

[BrisVegas]

i'd vote for rusty, he towelled me at windaroo!

rusty's got nuthin at windaroo. ;)

[shazza_rs]

i vote rusty....

[markTHEblake]

Like how ?? I've been saying he should win this thing for ages :roll:

Its aint enough, gotta say why.

There is more to most improved thing than a handicap reduction.

[Choppa]

This is not a popularity contest, Jack has to take it out. All the other awards have black and white mechanisms for declaring the winner, this one should be no different.

IMHO.

Now, lets start up an OzGolf Mr and Ms popularity 2007 award!! That should keep everyone happy :)