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markTHEblake
3rd September 2007, 11:15 AM
Qld matchplay this year - entries close Friday the 11th.
I'll do a draw that night. The names will be pulled out of a hat. Any byes in the first round will be given to those drawn first. Maybe I'll do it live and spread out over the night, just posting each result as they are drawn, for the fun of it!

Completion dates for each round will probably be the same as last year. There should be enough time to get the matches done. Remember, you only need yourself and your opponent available, it doesn't have to be on a specific ozgolf for this. Any agreed on course will suffice (except putt putt and par 3 courses ;) ).

1 BrisVegas
2 golfer69
3 peter_rs
4 dc68
5 AndyP
6 Rusty
7 poidda
8 jarro
9 kpac
10 shazza_rs
11 andylo
12 Iain
13 markTHEblake
14 PeteyD
15 nudgee
16 goughy
17 damoocow
18 Gaz
19 just
20 BrisWesty
21 MoeNorman
22 steverawlo
23 rocket
24 Perci
25 Shavey
26 Kristofor

I'll post up any other info as it's decided!

Sorry Mark, not trying to jump over your post here. Just thought I'd find a fixed place to put this.

Just tossing this idea around. I notice that the NSW group dont have a problem organising their matchplay, but the QLD group efforts have been not as good, though 2007 does seem better than last year.

I reckon that this is because NSW have 16 people that are really keen. In Qld we have about 20 odd that are really keen, and the rest are so so, as we really had to recruit to get it up to 32 or thereabouts.

Its really important that anybody that nominates for this *must* be able to commit to play every game on time. This is the same rule that applies in our own clubs.

To put it simply, I think we need to get rid of the dreaded forfeit.

Here are my suggestions for next year;

- must nominate themselves. If we have to chase them, then obviously they are not committed.
- limiting the field to 16, and use the POTY to seed the players, as this is a good indication of commitment to Ozgolf days.
- a forfeit is a forfeit. no second chances.
- a forfeit comes with an incentive - they are out of next years matchplay.

If too many keen players are left out of a top 16, we can do a top 12, and have the rest play off somehow for the remaining 4. I think a fireball matchplay day would sort that one out quick smart. (one Ozgolf day, everyone plays everyone in matchplay. most wins get you in) That will also sort out who is committed and who is not.

If people miss out because we use the POTY, obviously they were not committed to Ozgolf the previous 12 months. That might sound harsh because it might be work, or personal commitments that prevented that, BUT its those same bloody commitments that cause the forfeits, right :)

poidda
3rd September 2007, 11:22 AM
$20 to nominate! Winner takes all!

$640 up for grabs will make people committed!

kpac
3rd September 2007, 11:24 AM
wow - laying down the rules blake.

what about new entry ie - me this year? I was happy to play where and when possible - andy and i played 3 times in our allocated time period to decide a victor - i'm sure there are other people that'll join ozgolf that'll be plenty commited, and wouldn't want to wait around a year before they get a crack at the matchplay.

Why not just let people nominate and see what numbers we get before axing the field down to 16.

other than that i think it's agood idea to be more ruthless with the timing and cut-off/forfeits

kpac
3rd September 2007, 11:25 AM
poidda that is pure genius mate.

BrisVegas
3rd September 2007, 11:35 AM
you haven't talked about walkovers. I noticed there are a few in the NSW results.

Also, something like a "feed-in" tourney for the first round losers might be fun. I know from my tennis days, I typically faced a top seed in the first round and got smashed. If it wasn't for the feed-in, I wouldn't have gotten much tennis. (fwiw, I usually played Coffs_Hacker in the feed-in and got beaten anyway, but at least I got two matches!)

We should do everything possible to get at least two matches for those who want to be involved.

PeteyD
3rd September 2007, 11:41 AM
i didn't think we ha that many walkovers this year ...

Moe Norman
3rd September 2007, 12:39 PM
if you don't finish inside 18 holes, please have a playoff instead of repeating the same match 3 times!

kpac
3rd September 2007, 01:13 PM
if you don't finish inside 18 holes, please have a playoff instead of repeating the same match 3 times!

not always that easy to walk back down the 18th with others playing behind you in a comp:-s

Moe Norman
3rd September 2007, 01:20 PM
there are many ways to have a playoff.

PeteyD
3rd September 2007, 01:21 PM
Putting challenge!!

kpac
3rd September 2007, 01:34 PM
Putting challenge!!

:shock: like i'd agree to that!

like what moe? maybe where handicaps are all level etc you could have a quick chip off or similar - and even the playoff hole can make handicaps a little bias...

I would have been happy to play one extra hole to find a winner (but that could have kept going for a while if you kept halving holes) is there a countback method to matchplay?

peter_rs
3rd September 2007, 05:22 PM
$20 to nominate! Winner takes all!

$640 up for grabs will make people committed!


$400 and $200 for first and second then $20 for 3 & 4 and it could be great.

goughy
3rd September 2007, 05:40 PM
I would be one of the people who would have trouble if the poty results were used as I just can't play enough ozgolf games to get anywhere in the results. But I would have made any game I needed to to play the matchplay.

I really don't know what might be the best system, other than taking people at their word that they will be able to make any game.

If you notice, this is the first year I have competed in the matchplay. I've known in the past that it was going to be very difficult (but not impossible) for me to make every game, especially if I made it to the final. So I didn't enter. Plain and simple. This year is the only one I was gonna make any game I needed to no matter what, including the final at the champs (if that's when it is) so that's why I entered this year.

To me, this is the plain and simple thinking needed if you enter the matchplay. Can't give it 100%, don't enter. That includes all dates up to and the final.

AndyP
3rd September 2007, 07:21 PM
if you don't finish inside 18 holes, please have a playoff instead of repeating the same match 3 times!It's a fair comment, IF it was holding up the matchplay, and if there was another way to complete it during a comp. We continued to play because we knew that our availability wasn't a problem, and because we enjoyed the experience of matchplay.

I completely agree with only having those that are 100% committed playing. It's unfortunate for those not based locally, but it's the best logistical solution.

Courty
3rd September 2007, 08:34 PM
I completely agree with only having those that are 100% committed playing. It's unfortunate for those not based locally, but it's the best logistical solution.

Is it feasible to incorporate some virtual matchplay for the remotely-based players? It could be a good way to include more members who aren't fortunate enough to be based close to each other. I'm sure there are plenty of other members who would like to be more involved in the big events.

Moe Norman
3rd September 2007, 08:47 PM
virtual matchplay?!

come on!

terryand
4th September 2007, 04:44 AM
I say can it, too hard :-s

Terry.

BrisWesty
5th September 2007, 08:41 PM
AndyP & I went to the 19th hole (10th hole again) to sort out our Windaroo game last year, but Shavey and I played for 36 holes (tied after 18 at Wynnum Cup). Both options depended upon circumstances. If it's still tied after 36, there probably needs to be sudden death or similar - eg nearest the pin from 40m to the practice green - any number of ways to play a sudden death, but it needs to be an agreed solution between the players.

markTHEblake
5th September 2007, 09:14 PM
anything other than heading down the 19th hole is really an inequitable situation if the handicaps are not fairly even, so it will often be really hard to work something out that is fair.

Going down the 19th is often not an option as we are visitors at most golf courses, though I am sure most wouldnt mind if it was late afternoon.

The only thing i can think of that might be fair is something sudden death, like nearest the pin on a chip or putt. No Handicap involved but the higher handicap chooses. He can then go for one of his strengths, and that should even it up.

AndyP
10th December 2007, 08:08 AM
Soooooo....who's going to nominate to play next year and is 100% committed?

1. AndyP

peter_rs
10th December 2007, 08:16 AM
1. AndyP
2.peter_rs
3.Shazza_rs

andylo
10th December 2007, 08:20 AM
1. AndyP
2.peter_rs
3.Shazza_rs
4. andylo

PeteyD
10th December 2007, 08:22 AM
1. AndyP
2.peter_rs
3.Shazza_rs
4.andyBlo
5.PeteyD

Eag's
10th December 2007, 08:28 AM
Nope, I won't be playing in this next year.

peter_rs
10th December 2007, 08:40 AM
as long as you play the holes in the same order as your opponents ;)

everyone is welcome, and jarro needs a rematch

AndyP
10th December 2007, 08:44 AM
Can we rig the draw so jarro plays 69er?

Eag's, why do you have an issue with the matchplay? You didn't seem to have trouble with availability.

TS
10th December 2007, 08:45 AM
NSW don't have a problem because we got a better organiser.

AndyP
10th December 2007, 08:46 AM
How many walkovers were in yours again?

TS
10th December 2007, 08:48 AM
How many walkovers were in yours again?

I went straight into the final without playing a game.

Choppa
10th December 2007, 09:16 AM
Nope, I won't be playing in this next year.

+1

Iain
10th December 2007, 11:03 AM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain

Iain
10th December 2007, 11:14 AM
+1

We know you wouldn't make it....:mrgreen:

poidda
10th December 2007, 11:24 AM
Yeah, I'm in again. I just hop my 43 points is good enough to get past the first round this time.

1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Poidda

AndyP
10th December 2007, 11:40 AM
It's like the fish that got away. The losing score keeps getting bigger.

AndyP
10th December 2007, 11:55 AM
Close it off now and make it quarter finals only?

PeteyD, are you running with this again for 2008?

Choppa
10th December 2007, 12:27 PM
We know you wouldn't make it....:mrgreen:

I could play Saturday games :neutral:

BrisVegas
10th December 2007, 12:31 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Poidda
8. G69
9. BrisVegas

PeteyD
10th December 2007, 01:12 PM
ask me after xmas.

Rusty
10th December 2007, 04:15 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Poidda
8. G69
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty

goughy
10th December 2007, 05:36 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Jarro
9. Poidda
10. G69
11. BrisVegas
12. Rusty
13. Goughy

Jarro
10th December 2007, 05:38 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12.
13.
14. G69

markTHEblake
10th December 2007, 05:59 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13.
14. G69

just
10th December 2007, 07:06 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13. just
14. G69

Moe Norman
10th December 2007, 07:32 PM
15. Moe Norman

BrisWesty
10th December 2007, 07:37 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13. just
14. G69
15. MoeNorman
16. BrisWesty

field closed ;-)

BrisVegas
10th December 2007, 07:43 PM
Hey what happened to my list. I had jarro at 8 and 7 position.

I actually laughed out loud when i saw that!:lol:

goughy
10th December 2007, 08:11 PM
Hey what happened to my list. I had jarro at 8 and 7 position.

I hadn't noticed, and even though I missed it and had to wait till it was explained, I still find it dang funny!

AndyP
10th December 2007, 08:54 PM
Even that result has to have a shadow of doubt over it after Brooky-gate.

Moe Norman
10th December 2007, 08:59 PM
alot of clubs enforce a 2 stroke penalty for slow play too :smt079

damoocow
10th December 2007, 09:25 PM
seeing as we are able to change the order..................

1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13. just
14. damoocow
15. MoeNorman
16. BrisWesty

field closed

1st reserve. G69






damoocow

BrisWesty
2nd January 2008, 12:37 PM
I was joking about the field being closed at 16 places, but given upcoming events such as Wynnum Cup, we probably ought to delete the digit and get the Matchplay underway.

markTHEblake
2nd January 2008, 12:54 PM
I was joking about the field being closed at 16

I was'nt.

if more than 16 have some sort of playoff for the bottom spots. the initial seeding based on participation in Ozgolf days and if any forfeits in the matchplay in the past then they go to the bottom seed (or out altogether)

kinda harsh - yes, but i think its a fair way of reducing forfiets by ensuring those who play are the keen ones.

goughy
2nd January 2008, 01:00 PM
And please only play in this if you know you will be able to play. It's the fair way.

PeteyD
2nd January 2008, 01:05 PM
Some one needs to take over running it too. I am not going to be able to do it this year.

peter_rs
2nd January 2008, 01:40 PM
I will run it if no one else puts there hand up...

so there is no more interest?

markTHEblake
2nd January 2008, 01:41 PM
I'd do it, but i would upset everyone, and only me and G69 would be left.

fitting final though.

but do it Pete, its good to share the load :-)

Jarro
2nd January 2008, 01:44 PM
I'd do it, but i would upset everyone, and only me and G69 would be left.

fitting final though.




BATTLE OF THE WANKERS

AndyP
2nd January 2008, 01:47 PM
Pete's already doing POTY, are there no other volunteers?

markTHEblake
2nd January 2008, 01:53 PM
Jarro could do it, he will have plenty of time after the 1st round when its played at Wynnum cup

Jarro
2nd January 2008, 01:57 PM
I'll do what others have done and refuse to play my matchplay there :smt019

peter_rs
2nd January 2008, 02:35 PM
I'll do what others have done and refuse to play my matchplay there :smt019

and I will refuse this year too.... I play like shit on that course.

Jarro
2nd January 2008, 02:54 PM
Make us !!

3oneday
2nd January 2008, 02:55 PM
I notice that the NSW group dont have a problem organising their matchplayis this a different NSW to the one I live in ???


:lol:

AndyP
2nd January 2008, 03:08 PM
I can't believe people are picking and choosing the courses they play their matchplay on. Sheep stations, etc.

Grunt
2nd January 2008, 03:11 PM
is this a different NSW to the one I live in ???


:lol:

My thoughts exactly Pete.

kpac
3rd January 2008, 10:29 AM
I'll be in (if the field :roll: can fit me)

18. kpac

dc68
3rd January 2008, 10:32 AM
pfft! What? No automatic entry for semi-finalists... I would have played. At any course too.

Grunt
3rd January 2008, 10:35 AM
pfft! What? No automatic entry for semi-finalists... I would have played. At any course too.

You Snooze, You Lose DC;)

AndyP
3rd January 2008, 10:45 AM
pfft! What? No automatic entry for semi-finalists... I would have played. At any course too.Don't get your leather knickers in a knot, I don't think any decisions have been made. And it wasn't a first in, best dressed rule anyway.

1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13. just
14. damoocow
15. MoeNorman
16. BrisWesty
17. golfer69
18. kpac
19. dc68

dc68
3rd January 2008, 11:02 AM
Thanks P.

nudgee
3rd January 2008, 11:14 AM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13. just
14. damoocow
15. MoeNorman
16. BrisWesty
17. golfer69
18. kpac
19. dc68
20. nudgee

Grunt
3rd January 2008, 11:19 AM
If you guys don't get a run up there. There are plenty of spots in the NSW Matchplay;)

steverawlo
3rd January 2008, 11:27 AM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13. just
14. damoocow
15. MoeNorman
16. BrisWesty
17. golfer69
18. kpac
19. dc68
20. nudgee
21. steverawlo

Jarro
3rd January 2008, 02:39 PM
Thanks P.

suckup :razz:

poidda
3rd January 2008, 02:55 PM
Can we get the draw done before Saturday....just in case I draw Poidda or Dion in the 1st round we can play it at PH.
PS..how good does that weather forecast look ?

Now that would be extremely sweet! Knock you out in the first week of January! :)

BrisWesty
3rd January 2008, 03:15 PM
If I knew how to use Excel, I'd give it a go.

AndyP
3rd January 2008, 03:22 PM
I doubt that we will be sorted by Saturday. Especially if we use a seeding, qualification method.

gazgolf1
3rd January 2008, 03:28 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13. just
14. damoocow
15. MoeNorman
16. BrisWesty
17. golfer69
18. kpac
19. dc68
20. nudgee
21. steverawlo
22. gaz

goughy
3rd January 2008, 03:33 PM
Does anyone want me to look after it, or is that maybe to risky to the smooth running of this prestigious event.... ;)

PeteyD
3rd January 2008, 03:33 PM
You would not be playing Dion, Seeding would put you on the other sie of the draw. Just take the 4 semi finalists in the 4 corners and random everyone else.

Plus to do the draw the list needs to close. I think it needs to run a week or 2 first.

I can do the draw for someone, it is the upkeep that I can't do.

AndyP
3rd January 2008, 03:44 PM
Shouldn't we decide what we are doing with the draw first?

Full draw with byes?
Qualifying like Blakey suggested?
Round robin? ;)

BrisVegas
3rd January 2008, 03:47 PM
Shouldn't we decide what we are doing with the draw first?

Full draw with byes?
Qualifying like Blakey suggested?
Round robin? ;)

dots ?

goughy
3rd January 2008, 03:52 PM
Personnally, I think full draw from the start. You don't wanna get caught with more than one round of qualifying, and how many should get first dibs in the first round. Should we take 8, or 10, or just 4.

Draw of 32. The top seeds from last year get byes. If a new person wants to join in the matchplay after the draw is done then those with byes have the right to knock back playing them, starting with the highest seed back to No.1. If no one wants to play them then it's too bad. If they do want to play them then the new entry has to make every effort to meet their playing requirements. They did join in late after all.

At least this way we know that there is only gonna be one round before the round of 16. And the top players get into the round of 16 anyway.

What if we take 8 through, and have 20 to play off. Round robin takes too long, and how do we fairly get down to a final 8 from 20 (for example).

Any forfeit for non-medical or non-moving-locational reasons get's a slap on the wrist and a banner bagging them. If someone forfeits then only their prior opponent can fill their spot and only if the current opponent agrees.

goughy
3rd January 2008, 03:55 PM
Also, the only reason I think a prior opponent should fill a forfeit is because this is a fun, social competition. I couldn't see one member saying they'd rather take the forfeit than get a game. Hence a little leeway. Remember, this is all fun after all...

Otherwise I'd say forfeit and your out, no match played and your opponent progresses!

AndyP
3rd January 2008, 04:05 PM
So what you're saying is: "Don't change anything".

goughy
3rd January 2008, 04:11 PM
I think the only thing that could change; and I think majority rule from the competitors in the matchplay; would be whether the top seeds get the byes or should it be random draw.

Anyone trust me to draw names out of a hat?

Jarro
3rd January 2008, 04:13 PM
Random draw ... there shouldn't be any byes.

PeteyD
3rd January 2008, 04:16 PM
there has to be Mark unless we get 32 in

goughy
3rd January 2008, 04:18 PM
You have to have bye's if you don't have 32. If you only want to have 16, then already 6 people will flat miss out. That's not fair either.

It's just a fun comp guys, not sheep stations.

Jarro
3rd January 2008, 04:18 PM
We still have a little more time to get some more names down though don't we ?

AndyP
3rd January 2008, 04:21 PM
We won't get 32 names of members 100% committed to playing.

goughy
3rd January 2008, 04:21 PM
Plenty

We'll get as many as we can, and then should we run a poll among the competitors on whether it's a random draw for byes or the tops seeds get them? Or do I need a poll on whether we do a poll? Should I poll that?

Eag's
3rd January 2008, 04:22 PM
We won't get 32 names of members 100% committed to playing.

Good luck with the 16 you already have :neutral:

AndyP
3rd January 2008, 04:24 PM
Good luck with the 16 you already have :neutral:Yep, I can't wait to piss someone off, if I'm still in it when I disappear to Katherine for a couple of months.

PeteyD
3rd January 2008, 04:25 PM
Ban him!

BrisVegas
3rd January 2008, 04:44 PM
this over yet ?

poidda
3rd January 2008, 05:12 PM
Random Draw! It's to much dicking about otherwise. For instance, what seed would Vegas get? #1 or the one he would have when he first got knocked out! :)

goughy
3rd January 2008, 05:16 PM
Clikchic said ramdom draw is the only fair way. She was adamant!

rocket
3rd January 2008, 05:22 PM
So just a question , it was said that only those commited to playing on the dates should get involved, what are the dates?

goughy
3rd January 2008, 05:28 PM
The dates aren't specific playing dates. They are dates by which each round should be finished. You will have your specific opponent, and the two of you just arrange to play some time before then. It's usually at least 2 months. So if you're committed to playing the matchplay there is plenty of time to get the games in.

Many will get together and play several of the matches at the same time. At wnnum last year there must have been at least 4 of the first round matches played.

rocket
3rd January 2008, 05:31 PM
sounds great, i am new but could i get involved seems like a very good comp. Cheers Rick

AndyP
3rd January 2008, 05:35 PM
goughy, you're in charge since you are so passionate about it all.

goughy
3rd January 2008, 05:42 PM
1. AndyP
2. peter_rs
3. Shazza_rs
4. andylo
5. PeteyD
6. Iain
7. Jarro
8. Poidda
9. BrisVegas
10. Rusty
11. Goughy
12. blakey
13. just
14. damoocow
15. MoeNorman
16. BrisWesty
17. golfer69
18. kpac
19. dc68
20. nudgee
21. steverawlo
22. gaz
23. Rocket

Done Rocket!!

goughy
3rd January 2008, 05:42 PM
goughy, you're in charge since you are so passionate about it all.

I'm in soooooo much trouble aren't I :mrgreen:

rocket
3rd January 2008, 05:43 PM
cheers

Jarro
3rd January 2008, 05:44 PM
just rig it so I play 8&7 in round 1.

It would be the rematch that most would want to see that's for sure.

goughy
3rd January 2008, 06:00 PM
If the names get drawn out of a hat, I'll make sure that both of yours are written on sandpaper so I can find them easy!

markTHEblake
3rd January 2008, 06:07 PM
The players that are committed are those that play in the most Ozgolf days. So thats the way to seed it.

BrisWesty
3rd January 2008, 06:15 PM
Oops, sorry Goughy. I was busily typing below while everything else was going on. If you want to use this then so be it.



In the interests of getting started, given last year's POTY results, here's the seedings based on those who have put their hand up.

Top 4 from last year's matchplay get the top 4 seedings. Unless anyone else joins in, the current 7 people outside the top 16 end up playing an additional round against seeds 10 to 16.

Any subsequent people who want to participate start from seeding #24 onwards. If their opponent has already played their round of 16 game, then they need to slide down the order. eg #24 would need to join in before #9 has played. If #9 has played, they need to see if #8 has played already. Does that make sense?

Do we have a cut off date for participants to sign up?


Seed POTY # Name
#1 (01) BrisVegas
#2 (09) golfer69
#3 (03) peter_rs
#4 (11) dc68
#5 (02) AndyP
#6 (04) Rusty
#7 (05) poidda
#8 (06) jarro
#9 (07) kpac
#10 (08) shazza_rs
#11 (12) andylo
#12 (13) Iain
#13 (15) markTHEblake
#14 (16) PeteyD
#15 (17) nudgee
#16 (19) goughy

#17 (24) damoocow
#18 (25) Gaz
#19 (27) just
#20 (34) BrisWesty
#21 (36) MoeNorman
#22 (37) steverawlo
#23 (new) rocket

Late but welcome?
#24 (33) perci
#25 (37) shavey

The following top 20 POTY people haven't put their hand up to play (yeah I know jimandr is from NSW)

(10) Eag's
(14) Choppa
(18) billybaub
(20) jimandr

The first round matches of the draw are as follows

Division 1
1 v 32
16 v 17
9 v 24
8 v 25

Division 2
3 v 30
6 v 27
11 v 22
14 v 19

Division 3
2 v 31
15 v 18
10 v 23
7 v 26

Division 4
4 v 29
5 v 28
12 v 21
13 v 20


Will this get something underway? Like I said, I suck at Excel, so if someone wants to format this accordingly be my guest.

goughy
3rd January 2008, 06:16 PM
You only played in 9 ozgolf games last year Mark. There would be tons ahead of you based on that, yet I would consider you 100% committed to playing the matchplay. But your system would show bias against you, and me too. I wouldn't say I'm gonna play if I'm not gonna. Hence why last year was my first year at it! And I got knocked out first round ;)

shazza_rs
3rd January 2008, 06:20 PM
**** the seeding..... make the draw totally random...

BrisWesty
3rd January 2008, 06:33 PM
You only played in 9 ozgolf games last year Mark. There would be tons ahead of you based on that, yet I would consider you 100% committed to playing the matchplay. But your system would show bias against you, and me too. I wouldn't say I'm gonna play if I'm not gonna. Hence why last year was my first year at it! And I got knocked out first round ;)

Yeah, but I'll beat Blakey in the first round ;-) He's a pushover!

I don't particularly care where I fit into the process or what happens. I just want to get into some matchplay.

BrisVegas
3rd January 2008, 06:59 PM
Random Draw! It's to much dicking about otherwise. For instance, what seed would Vegas get? #1 or the one he would have when he first got knocked out! :)

wanker. :roll:

perci
3rd January 2008, 07:07 PM
Seed POTY # Name
#1 (01) BrisVegas
#2 (09) golfer69
#3 (03) peter_rs
#4 (11) dc68
#5 (02) AndyP
#6 (04) Rusty
#7 (05) poidda
#8 (06) jarro
#9 (07) kpac
#10 (0 shazza_rs
#11 (12) andylo
#12 (13) Iain
#13 (15) markTHEblake
#14 (16) PeteyD
#15 (17) nudgee
#16 (19) goughy

#17 (24) damoocow
#18 (25) Gaz
#19 (27) just
#20 (34) BrisWesty
#21 (36) MoeNorman
#22 (37) steverawlo
#23 (new) rocket
#24 (old) Perci

I know I've been knocked out in the first round the last two years but what the hell maybe third time lucky!

AndyP
3rd January 2008, 07:13 PM
Why don't we just match up all the Nudgee members in matches? :-"

shavey
3rd January 2008, 07:16 PM
I'd been keen for a spot if it's not too late

Jarro
3rd January 2008, 07:16 PM
Feeling a bit left out AndeePee ?

goughy
3rd January 2008, 07:57 PM
Do we want this finished about 3 weeks before Wynnum?

damoocow
3rd January 2008, 08:43 PM
The players that are committed are those that play in the most Ozgolf days. So thats the way to seed it.

I disagree with that comment ....................- in reality those more committed are those who have not pulled out of / dragged on for ages their matches in the past events....................I also like the idea [was it Poidda's ] that participants should put some cash up - raise the stakes ??


damoocow

markTHEblake
3rd January 2008, 08:54 PM
I disagree with that comment ....................- in reality those more committed are those who have not pulled out of / dragged on for ages their matches in the past events

and those are the same people who play the most ozgolf games - hence my point, except i was just nicer about it. :lol:

poidda
3rd January 2008, 09:07 PM
I disagree with that comment ....................- in reality those more committed are those who have not pulled out of / dragged on for ages their matches in the past events....................I also like the idea [was it Poidda's ] that participants should put some cash up - raise the stakes ??

Money Talks!

Jarro
3rd January 2008, 09:09 PM
You can count AndeePee out if we have to pay to be in this :roll:

BrisWesty
3rd January 2008, 09:12 PM
Expanding on AndyP's comment maybe we could have our own version of City vs Country and call it Nudgee vs the rest! ;-)

Moe Norman
4th January 2008, 02:21 PM
i'd like to play again, but my POTY doesn't rank me high enough?

goughy
4th January 2008, 02:36 PM
Der !!!

Do I put you on the list or not? It's gonna be a random draw with the first drawn getting the byes! Even odds to everyone.

At least, that's what I think I'm doing?

Does this need to be sorted before the booking is made for the wynnum cup? Or will you all just fiddle with the groups to suit any matchplay? We could close this off in the next week if we want too?

AndyP
4th January 2008, 03:22 PM
If people can't nominate within the week, they aren't really on the forum enough to participate in this and could be hard to get hold of for a game.

Moe Norman
4th January 2008, 03:29 PM
i've been on holidays for 2 weeks!

I am 100% keen nd would like to play.

(i've never missed a match and only had delays due to my opponent)

AndyP
4th January 2008, 03:36 PM
Except delays for injury, but you're forgiven.

dc68
4th January 2008, 03:43 PM
(i've never missed a match and only had delays due to my opponent)



:shock:





;)

AndyP
4th January 2008, 03:49 PM
I blame dc68 for the ****ups on that side of the draw. No wonder Chops cracked the shits.

goughy
4th January 2008, 03:54 PM
I should have beat him in the first round then rather than ease up on him shouldn't I have... Things wold have run much smoother then, and bv wouldn't have won, I'd have!!! ;)

goughy
4th January 2008, 04:06 PM
First post has any updates so far and a playing list. If you're not on it and want to be let me know! You have to Friday next week.

poidda
4th January 2008, 04:26 PM
First post has any updates so far and a playing list. If you're not on it and want to be let me know! You have to Friday next week.

goughy, I know nuttedit will be well keen. He's on holidays at the moment.

markTHEblake
4th January 2008, 04:34 PM
start a new thread for the Matchplay once its official. No need to have all this dribble continued

goughy
4th January 2008, 04:43 PM
I will mark, as soon as all the entries are in. That way we have a nice clean thread to start with!

BrisWesty
4th January 2008, 04:44 PM
Der !!!

Does this need to be sorted before the booking is made for the wynnum cup? Or will you all just fiddle with the groups to suit any matchplay? We could close this off in the next week if we want too?

I guess Wynnum isn't a bad start for matchplay events because:
(1) it generally gets a good roll up from ozgolfers and
(2) it's a stroke round.

From past experience, Stoney has organised the playing block with Wynnum, and we've fiddled the groups on the day according to any matchplay.

damoocow
4th January 2008, 06:56 PM
Qld matchplay this year - entries close Friday the 11th
- limiting the field to 16, and use the POTY to seed the players, as this is a good indication of commitment to Ozgolf days.
- a forfeit is a forfeit. no second chances.
- a forfeit comes with an incentive - they are out of next years matchplay.

If too many keen players are left out of a top 16, we can do a top 12, and have the rest play off somehow for the remaining 4. I think a fireball matchplay day would sort that one out quick smart. (one Ozgolf day, everyone plays everyone in matchplay. most wins get you in) That will also sort out who is committed and who is not.

If people miss out because we use the POTY, obviously they were not committed to Ozgolf the previous 12 months. That might sound harsh because it might be work, or personal commitments that prevented that, BUT its those same bloody commitments that cause the forfeits, right :)

I appreciate you running all this goughy but still have a problem with the 2009 suggestion of seeding from POTY - you could have the situation where the 2008 matchplay champ misses out on the following years event because they only played a handful of ozgolf days - may not happen but is a possibility - yes I agree we all have committments blah blah but would like to see all keen to have a go get a chance - maybe the fireball matchplay would solve that problem ?? - anyway just my opinion - [actually have no idea of my standing in POTY 2007 - but it would have been low ]

damoocow

goughy
4th January 2008, 07:05 PM
Have a read of the first post again, but just my additions. No seeding, it will be a random draw and I will pull the names out of a hat. Anyone who wants to play will get a go!

damoocow
4th January 2008, 09:47 PM
yeah I know - this year looks all good - my comment was in relation to the suggestions for the matchplay in 2009 !...................keep up the good work

damoocow

BrisWesty
4th January 2008, 09:53 PM
Took your issues into account damoo. The list on MTB's sticky up above has the final 4 of 2007 matchplay as the first 4 names a la top 4 seeds for 2008 matchplay.

AndyP
5th January 2008, 09:38 AM
yeah I know - this year looks all good - my comment was in relation to the suggestions for the matchplay in 2009 !...................keep up the good work

damoocow
Moocow, the suggestions were for this year not 2009 (the thread started back in September), and they have mostly been rejected.


Took your issues into account damoo. The list on MTB's sticky up above has the final 4 of 2007 matchplay as the first 4 names a la top 4 seeds for 2008 matchplay.Westy, I believe goughy has dumped seeding altogether and it will be completely random.

BrisWesty
5th January 2008, 11:54 AM
Random it is then.

Go goughy, let's get some game on!

kristofor
5th January 2008, 10:18 PM
Totally confused as to what happens here. Was that 8 pages on if it should be seeded or not?? I did read at least half of them :P

However count me in for this! Sounds like it will be a lot of fun!

PeteyD
6th January 2008, 06:57 AM
Like most stuff on here Kristo, the person doing it has the last say. No seeding random draw.

3oneday
6th January 2008, 08:16 AM
Was that 8 pages of dribble ???8 pages is nothing really ;)

BrisWesty
7th January 2008, 01:13 PM
Kristofor and rocket, good to have you on board.

dc68
7th January 2008, 01:28 PM
The shit from P and Goughy is dribble of the highest order!!!!!!!!!

dc68
7th January 2008, 01:34 PM
Indeed!

BrisVegas
7th January 2008, 01:43 PM
g69 - you wanna play the final at magenta shores?

just
7th January 2008, 01:47 PM
Being seedy I would like to have beer and involved in discussions about porn.


Indeed!

:shock:;):mrgreen:

goughy
7th January 2008, 04:45 PM
The shit from P and Goughy is dribble of the highest order!!!!!!!!!

You're lucky you weren't there for the pm's!!! :mrgreen:

BrisWesty
10th January 2008, 09:32 AM
I'm happy to play my first round of matchplay at Wynnum, against whomever. I'll be away from the computer for a couple of weeks starting this Sunday, so if the draw gets sorted out in the interim, my opponent can get organised.

Rusty
10th January 2008, 11:57 AM
me too - i'd be happy to play a match at Wynnum.

BrisVegas
10th January 2008, 12:11 PM
I'd be keen to play first match at Kooindah or Magenta.

me too. have a word to the random organiser and see if you can draw me, choppa or poidda in the first round. Either way, you're off to a tough start. ;)

EDIT - better yet, lets do it retrospectively on our Pac Harbour game.

Choppa
10th January 2008, 12:28 PM
me too. have a word to the random organiser and see if you can draw me, choppa or poidda in the first round. Either way, you're off to a tough start. ;)


Choppa no play match play in 2008.

Although I think a wager or two is in order regardless. Maybe some State of Origin action, or some 2 on 2?

BrisVegas
10th January 2008, 12:41 PM
we finished all square.

g69 BV

1. Par 5 - 6 5 BV 1up
2. Par 4 - 4 4 "
3. Par 5 - 5 5 "
4. Par 3 - 3 3 AS (g69 gets a shot)
5. Par 4 - 5 5 "
6. Par 4 - 4 4 "
7. Par 3 - 5 2 BV 1up
8. Par 4 - 6 4 BV 2up (g69 shot)
9. Par 4 - 4 5 BV 1up

10. Par 4 - 4 4 BV 1up
11. Par 5 - 5 6 AS
12. Par 4 - 3 3 g69 1up (g69 shot)
13. Par 3 - 4 2 AS
14. Par 5 - 5 4 BV 1up
15. Par 4 - 5 4 BV 2up
16. Par 4 - 3 6 BV 1up (g69 shot)
17. Par 3 - 4 4 BV 1up
18. Par 4 - 4 7 AS

BrisWesty
10th January 2008, 12:56 PM
69, can you bring back your old avatar?

dc68
10th January 2008, 01:09 PM
69, can you bring back your old avatar?


Please do,cos it's freakin me out too.

poidda
10th January 2008, 01:16 PM
I'm still filthy I smashed Poidda and we didn't have a cracker on the outcome.

Yeah it's going to be a different story come Kooindah and MS.

poidda
10th January 2008, 01:17 PM
$20 to nominate! Winner takes all!

$640 up for grabs will make people committed!

So, what's the deal with prizes? Should we run a poll to see who's prepared to throw in 20 clams?

BrisVegas
10th January 2008, 01:35 PM
So, what's the deal with prizes? Should we run a poll to see who's prepared to throw in 20 clams?

having seen how seriously people take this thing when it's only pretend money, I think it could get ugly if there's real cash at stake... could you imagine if i'd won real money last year after getting a second-chance game....

in saying that, as long as the rules are agreed up front, i'd be happy to put up $20 for a prize pool.

Choppa
10th January 2008, 02:13 PM
So, what's the deal with prizes? Should we run a poll to see who's prepared to throw in 20 clams?

I'd be in if we all put cash in. Might make people think twice about nominating.

poidda
10th January 2008, 02:24 PM
I'd be in if we all put cash in. Might make people think twice about nominating.

It'd make people think twice about being a no show that's for sure.


having seen how seriously people take this thing when it's only pretend money, I think it could get ugly if there's real cash at stake... could you imagine if i'd won real money last year after getting a second-chance game....

in saying that, as long as the rules are agreed up front, i'd be happy to put up $20 for a prize pool.

As above!

AndyP
10th January 2008, 03:37 PM
Can you make it a top 3 or top 4 getting cash?
Could add some interest to a third place playoff.

markTHEblake
10th January 2008, 06:53 PM
Pammy or Flourgirl ?
And no..they are not the same person.

whats the difference, the new avatar is still a pair of boobs

Jarro
10th January 2008, 07:04 PM
We do need to add some sort of monetary prize to make it a bit more interesting ;)

goughy
11th January 2008, 04:37 PM
Is there anyone else interested in the matchplay, or anyone who wants to opt out?

Come on Eag's, you know you wanna play! With me running it what could go wrong!!! ;)

Eag's
11th January 2008, 04:55 PM
Is there anyone else interested in the matchplay, or anyone who wants to opt out?

Come on Eag's, you know you wanna play! With me running it what could go wrong!!! ;)

Hey if you blokes are serious about coughing up some hard earned, then you have my attention ;)



Personally I think its a disgrace that Eags is out.
He's the heart and soul of ozgolf..........................plus he's my bitch.

If I do play again this year Rich and I draw you at some stage, I don't think either of us will be winning holes with 10's this time around :lol:
Oh fug it, I will be in again this year.

1 BrisVegas
2 golfer69
3 peter_rs
4 dc68
5 AndyP
6 Rusty
7 poidda
8 jarro
9 kpac
10 shazza_rs
11 andylo
12 Iain
13 markTHEblake
14 PeteyD
15 nudgee
16 goughy
17 damoocow
18 Gaz
19 just
20 BrisWesty
21 MoeNorman
22 steverawlo
23 rocket
24 Perci
25 Shavey
26 Kristofor
27 Eag's

goughy
11th January 2008, 05:11 PM
Buggers me! Who's still missing?

I'm thinking of a live draw tonight, about 8.30pm. First 5 names drawn get byes, spilt 3 on left and 2 on right of draw. The rest get picked in their pairs for the first round and alternate left/right side.

If that makes no sense to anyone, too bad, it does to me!

I'll get rob to do up a graphical sheet for me to edit as the draw is done. She'll get it up early with all the spots showing.

AndyP
11th January 2008, 05:41 PM
Buggers me! Who's still missing?Chop Chop.


I'll get rob to do up a graphical sheet for me to edit as the draw is done. She'll get it up early with all the spots showing.Why not just use the previous year's spreadsheets?

goughy
11th January 2008, 06:00 PM
I just pm'ed petey. They're jpeg's on the site!

AndyP
11th January 2008, 06:09 PM
Check your email inbox. I sent the file I sent to Petey last year.

goughy
11th January 2008, 06:30 PM
Thanks AP and Petey, working on it!

goughy
11th January 2008, 08:31 PM
OK, time to pull the first name out of the hat. The first lucky people will be receiving a bye into the 2nd round (or unlucky if you love your golf).

First names are
1. Golfer69
2. Briswesty

AndyP
11th January 2008, 08:33 PM
What happened to the other thread for the draw?

BrisVegas
11th January 2008, 08:34 PM
#2 seed got through!

goughy
11th January 2008, 08:44 PM
Thought I'd save it just for the stuff once it's going! Do you want me to use it? OK then.

AndyP
11th January 2008, 08:53 PM
You should have started it after the draw if you wanted to avoid the dribble in it.

goughy
12th January 2008, 08:56 AM
Ok, so what's the story of following the matchplay index on the cards? It's fine when playing off the 1st tee, but off the 10th do we follow the index on the cards or do we follow it from the 1st hole?

Just figured we needed some lively discussion ;)

AndyP
12th January 2008, 09:01 AM
It's been discussed before, and you're meant to follow it from the 1st hole on the matchplay indexes (which is why you will find them listed separately to the individual hole info on many cards).

That said, I think it's been a general rule that if the two players agree on what they are following beforehand, then it's not really a problem.

markTHEblake
12th January 2008, 09:01 AM
the matchplay index should be followed in the order that you play the course.

because the matchplay index spreads the strokes equally through the round. if you played the index out of order, then its all out of kilter and results in a likely unfair advantage the the lower handicap

goughy
12th January 2008, 09:04 AM
So if you tee off the 10th, you follow the index listed on the 1st nine and vice versa?

AndyP
12th January 2008, 09:05 AM
Yes. Same if you tee off the 14th.

markTHEblake
12th January 2008, 09:08 AM
yeah, Index 18 should always be the first hole you played, even if you start on the 4th hole. Index 1 should always be the 8th hole that you played.

Grunt
12th January 2008, 01:38 PM
Unless the course has a non standard Matchplay index.