2011 Qld Matchplay - Register by 31/10

[AndyP]

It's time for some nominations for the next matchplay season. Last year we had 33 nominations, but with a forfeit early, we ended up with a full 32 person draw.

Starting up now means there could be some qualifers played before the new year, if necessary, so I will accept more than 32 players.

There was some talk last year of having pools, but I don't think it will work as we have too many people. More matches equals more forfeits, although we did well this year.

Note that nominating for this comp, means you may need to make a sacrifice at some stage to get your match played. If you know you will won't have much time to play, and it will be difficult to organise a match, don't bother nominating.

The draw will not be completely random, particularly in regards to qualifying. For example, newbies and forfeiters may have to go through qualifying. Last year's semi-finalists will be in separate quarters of the draw too.
I might also look at making sure you don't play someone in the first round, that you played this year. After all, it is a quasi-social comp.

How does a $5 entry fee sound to organise prizes for the winner and runner-up? Any love for a third place playoff as well?

Nominations will close on Oct 31, so put your name down and PM others to put their name down.

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1. Andyp
2. PeteyD
3. Daves
4. SMS
5. Timah
6. Jaybam
7. GC
8. Lucasto23
9. Rusty
10. Peter_rs
11. Shazza_rs
12. Chop (only if I play P in the first round on a Saturday at Nothlakes if the temperature is 27 degrees and there is slight cloud cover)
13. Ferrins
14. DC68
15. henno
16. ddasey
17. mblakey
18. Eag's
19. damoocow
20. BrisWesty
21. Iain
22. Steve57
23. G69 (only if the banner is reinstated)
24. Poidda
25. nudgee
26. Xray
27. Hux
28. Shavey
29. Goonie
30. jarro
31. Kpac
32. steverawlo
33. Moe Norman
34. Just
35. Oxy

[Eag's]

1. Moe Norman
2. AndyP
3. PeteyD
4. Daves
5. SMS
6. Timah
7. Jaybam
8. GC
9. Lucasto23
10. Just
11. Peter_rs
12. Shazza_rs
13. Chop
14. Ferrins
15. DC68
16. henno
17. ddasey
18. mblakey
19. Eag's

[Choppa]

I want to play Andy in the first round. Makes sense since he won and I came last.

[damoocow]

1. Moe Norman
2. AndyP
3. PeteyD
4. Daves
5. SMS
6. Timah
7. Jaybam
8. GC
9. Lucasto23
10. Just
11. Peter_rs
12. Shazza_rs
13. Chop
14. Ferrins
15. DC68
16. henno
17. ddasey
18. mblakey
19. Eag's
20. damoocow

[BrisWesty]

1. Moe Norman
2. AndyP
3. PeteyD
4. Daves
5. SMS
6. Timah
7. Jaybam
8. GC
9. Lucasto23
10. Just
11. Peter_rs
12. Shazza_rs
13. Chop
14. Ferrins
15. DC68
16. henno
17. ddasey
18. mblakey
19. Eag's
20. damoocow
21. BrisWesty

[just]

Andy
If you decide to add an entry fee you take my name off the list.

[Iain]

1. Moe Norman
2. AndyP
3. PeteyD
4. Daves
5. SMS
6. Timah
7. Jaybam
8. GC
9. Lucasto23
10. Just
11. Peter_rs
12. Shazza_rs
13. Chop
14. Ferrins
15. DC68
16. henno
17. ddasey
18. mblakey
19. Eag's
20. damoocow
21. BrisWesty
22. Iain

[AndyP]

Andy
If you decide to add an entry fee you take my name off the list.

That's 2 complaints out of 22. It's looking likely.

[Ferrins]

Andy
If you decide to add an entry fee you take my name off the list.

Stick to your guns Andy

[just]

If you are after a perpetual trophy for the winner/runner-up I'll front up the funds and buy some nice ones. If you are going to turn this into perpetual fee then count me out.

[sms316]

Just out of sheer curiosity, what is the reasoning for being against a minimal entry fee? It has to be a moral objective, because it surely can't be over the exorbitant cost.

[AndyP]

I thought it would be better to have dedicated prizes for the matchplay winner and runner up, instead of just taking a few from the Champs donated prizes pool each year for the winner only.
I was also considering perpetual and yearly trophies.

[timah!]

Just out of sheer curiosity, what is the reasoning for being against a minimal entry fee? It has to be a moral objective, because it surely can't be over the exorbitant cost.

Agreed.
Trophy, embroidered shirts for winner/runner up, biggest schallacking...the minimal fee opens up plenty of options for this...

[sms316]

Agreed.
Trophy, embroidered shirts for winner/runner up, biggest schallacking...the minimal fee opens up plenty of options for this...

Whatever happened to the 8&7 banner?

[timah!]

Whatever happened to the 8&7 banner?

Hey, i've not long popped my OzGolf cherry, i'm no good at history yet!

But wouldn't you rather a 'whipped' trophy or something to be presented on a perpetual basis?

[Steve57]

1. Moe Norman
2. AndyP
3. PeteyD
4. Daves
5. SMS
6. Timah
7. Jaybam
8. GC
9. Lucasto23
10. Just
11. Peter_rs
12. Shazza_rs
13. Chop
14. Ferrins
15. DC68
16. henno
17. ddasey
18. mblakey
19. Eag's
20. damoocow
21. BrisWesty
22. Iain
23. Steve57 - $5 fee is sweet!

[henno]

Whatever happened to the 8&7 banner?

[AndyP]

There's more than one person that has won 8&7.

[just]

Just out of sheer curiosity, what is the reasoning for being against a minimal entry fee? It has to be a moral objective, because it surely can't be over the exorbitant cost.

Because we are now making Ozgolf a fee for play place. It's one thing paying green fees and comp costs but now we are suggesting for every event (as per the other thread) that compulsory costs are added on top. You will drive away participants, especially high handicappers/non-regular golfers/those who aren't liquid. Why increase barriers? You blokes are the one who perpetually crap on it's about the participation and meeting up in the flesh with people you rarely see and then you want to start adding money and prizes to everything. Hypocrites.

It's obviously not about the money for me, I do alright, and I've already indicated that I am willing to front up with nice perpetual prizes.

And following on from that if I am required to start paying for Ozgolf events, over and above comp/green fees, then I want fair access.

[Moe Norman]

What he said ^

I have been against the ever growing fashion of extra fees for nearly every ozgolf event there is. Whether it be a compulsory $5 to play matchplay, or pressure for $10 in the punt.

I can afford it, but its just dumb and I also think it may drive others away that can't afford it.

Has nothing to do with me never winning anything, promise.

[AndyP]

I assume that just a pat on the back is fine for you when you do actually win then?

[sms316]

There's more than one person that has won 8&7.

True, but the other one is way funnier.

Bring back the banner!

[Eag's]

If one banner goes up, then they both should.

[AndyP]

69er got it for at least an OZgolf year before it got taken down. He didn't even finish the job and win the final.

[poidda]

Can I buy one of the players that don't want to donate towards the prize? I've never owned a sporting team before.

I'd be like Clive Palmer, and make them wear those stupid ****ing hats.


1. Moe Norman
2. AndyP
3. PeteyD
4. Daves
5. SMS
6. Timah
7. Jaybam
8. GC
9. Lucasto23
10. Just
11. Peter_rs
12. Shazza_rs
13. Chop
14. Ferrins
15. DC68
16. henno
17. ddasey
18. mblakey
19. Eag's
20. damoocow
21. BrisWesty
22. Iain
23. Steve57 - $5 fee is sweet!
24. G69 (only if the banner is reinstated)
25. Poidda

[AndyP]

1. Moe Norman
2. AndyP
3. PeteyD
4. Daves
5. SMS
6. Timah
7. Jaybam
8. GC
9. Lucasto23
10. Just
11. Peter_rs
12. Shazza_rs
13. Chop
14. Ferrins
15. DC68
16. henno
17. ddasey
18. mblakey
19. Eag's
20. damoocow
21. BrisWesty
22. Iain
23. Steve57 - $5 fee is sweet!
24. G69 (only if the banner is reinstated)
25. Poidda
26. nudgee