Discussion: Ozgolf Matchplay Events.

[markTHEblake]

A Matchplay Championship. what do you think?

If we get 32 players, there is only 5 rounds, so if we allow 2 months for individuals to organise each match, shouldnt be a problem, and would be completed by the end of the year.

[Flowergirl]

Just face it guys......this event is just not gunna happen. NO way will you guys be able to agree..just no way

[AndyP]

Nah! It's not the same.
No matchplay pressure.

I'm with Pippy.
Where's the subtle skills of not giving a one footer.
The throat clearing at the top of the backswing.
The "other door" clearing during the putting stroke.
The "OK...i'm one down comment", when you're actually two down.
The miracle up and down for par, when the opponent lips out for birdie from 6 feet...

The heading off for beers early after a big win.

[Onewood]

I got 2 words - Fireball Matchplay.

At the end of one (both) rounds at an OzGolf event, hand in the cards and rattle off a round of fireball.

Can i get a "Hell Yeah!!"

HELL YEAH!! only way it's going to work

Great idea Fishman start a nomination thread and let the games begin :P

Don't worry about the comments above they need to use all there sledging skills instead of there golfing skills

[markTHEblake]

you nobs.

under the fireball matchplay format, you play an actual matchplay against an opponent, for the full 18 holes.

after that the winners matches are played virtually using hole by hole scores until there is a single winner.

See the Fireball thread
http://www.ozgolf.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1217

[Onewood]

you nobs.

under the fireball matchplay format, yuo play an actual matchplay against an opponent, for the full 18 holes. yeh. we can do that on diff course
after that the winners matches are played virtually using hole by hole scores until there is a single winner.to see who wins that match

[Jarro]

scratch the Fireball .. sounds too complicated

go with plan 1 Blakey

[Flowergirl]

I rest my case...........

[Jarro]

And of course, jarro crashes out in the 1st round.

i might crash early, but i'll come out of the blocks hard and fast

[Jono]

I don't understand all the negativity and I don't understand what the big deal is. Simple really.

1) Get the names of the people who are keen to take part.
2) Make up a draw, dividing into the QLD half and NSW half.
3) It's up to the two people involved to get their match played by a certain date.
4) If the two can't get together for the match before the due date, they both disqualify.
5) The finalists meet on the Saturday before the Ozgolf Champs for the finals of the Ozgolf Matchplay Championship.

One thing that Blakey might want to consider is that of home course advantage. If one player has home course advantage over the other, perhaps we should deduct 1 or 2 strokes from his handicap?

So let's, first of all, have a show of hands. Who wants to participate?

QLD

1 MTB
2 G69
3 Iain
4 Jarro
5
6
7
8

NSW
1 Speirsy
2 Jono
3 Amanda
4
5
6
7
8

[Speirsy11]

Better add Fishsmell_Dan to the NSW bracket....he called me out so he better hope he doesn't get me in Rd 1.....Hey Dannyboy, You go ahead and hit 4 iron 6 iron.....I'll do the same......

Bring it on...... :P

Speirsy11

I love Match Play, this is gonna rule.......

[drunken]

I'll be in it

[TS]

NSW

1 Speirsy
2 Jono
3 Amanda
4 TS
5
6
7
8

[markTHEblake]

Ok, so basically between Iain and Jono, you have got it all worked out. and yes it is very simple.

There wont be a problem with home club advantage as the two golfers will organise their own matches, one of them would have to be an outright twit to play at his opponents home course.

I do have a concern over organising this event over a wide geographical area. If we arrange to play a final at the Championships, what if one of the persons doesnt turn up (or both). Then we have a non event after a 12 month buildup.

Its simpler to play this event within our local regions. The logistics are much easier to manager. I dont think its unfair if the brisbane boys play this event and others cant participate. Its not any different than organising any other local Ozgolf Day, nobody complains that they cant play in the Windaroo day because its not in their area.

I have a plan for a Matchplay event we can all play in, something along the lines of the Fireball Format. As long as everybody is happy to throw in the $5 comp fee up front.

[Onewood]

QLD
1 MTB
2 G69
3 Iain
4 Jarro
5 onewood
6
7
8

NSW
1 Speirsy
2 Jono
3 Amanda
4
5
6
7
8

drunken you play in NSW or QLD region

[davidp]

Okay I'm in. I've got some strokes to use on just about everyone here.

QLD
1 MTB
2 G69
3 Iain
4 Jarro
5 onewood
6 davidp
7
8

NSW
1 Speirsy
2 Jono
3 Amanda
4
5
6
7
8

[Trung]

NSW

1 Speirsy
2 Jono
3 Amanda
4 TS
5 Trung
6
7
8

Bring it on.

[Trung]

Ok, so basically between Iain and Jono, .

[terryand]

Why not

QLD
1 MTB
2 G69
3 Iain
4 Jarro
5 onewood
6 davidp
7 Tezza
8

Terry.

[Speirsy11]

I assume rankings for the two brackets will be determined by OzGolf money list rankings?

Also, does the #1 rank get a rest if we have uneven numbers?

Speirsy

[terryand]

I assume rankings for the two brackets will be determined by OzGolf money list rankings?

Also, does the #1 rank get a rest if we have uneven numbers?

Speirsy

And to be a true matchplay championships it has to be off the stick doesn't it Rob

Terry.

[davidp]

I assume rankings for the two brackets will be determined by OzGolf money list rankings?

Also, does the #1 rank get a rest if we have uneven numbers?

Speirsy

And to be a true matchplay championships it has to be off the stick doesn't it Rob

Terry.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO [-o< [-o< [-o<

[Speirsy11]

I assume rankings for the two brackets will be determined by OzGolf money list rankings?

Also, does the #1 rank get a rest if we have uneven numbers?

Speirsy

And to be a true matchplay championships it has to be off the stick doesn't it Rob

Terry.

lol

I'm all for it if you want to play off the stick......I was just curious how we are going to do the ranking. We could go off Hcp, but since it's net, it might be more fun if we use "the money list".....But hey, if you guys are up for playing off the stick, I'm all for it

Speirsy

[Keza_G]

Token QLD Female Player ?


QLD

1 MTB
2 G69
3 Iain
4 Jarro
5 onewood
6 davidp
7 Tezza
8 Keza

[davidp]

Token QLD Female Player ?

QLD

1 MTB
2 G69
3 Iain
4 Jarro
5 onewood
6 davidp
7 Tezza
8 Keza

Ah, Keza, I don't think there's anything token about a female who can outdrive a lot of the blokes here...

[damoocow]

this sounds like fun - [oops should stop that, I think that was a positive post, damn these alcohol free days]

QLD

1 MTB
2 G69
3 Iain
4 Jarro
5 onewood
6 davidp
7 Tezza
8 Keza
9 damoocow


damoocow