Castle Stuart Draw

[MikeH]

Dear all

Below (at last) is the draw for Castle Stuart. This is of course subject to change if we have dropouts.

I have tried to get a good spread of handicaps in each group while also keeping together those who requested to play with a certain AN Other and also factor in requests for early/late start times.

Any handicap changes or if I have missed any requests please email me michael_harris@ipcmedia.com and I will update.

One other thing to note is that Titleist have kindly agreed to support the day and will providing some prizes and they will also do a ball-fitting for everyone where you will get 2 x two ball trial packs. The Titleist rep will talk you through the ball fitting concept (which I know a few of you will have taken advantage of in the recent promo) when you sign in so make sure you check in well in advance of your tee time!

There will be prize giving after golf

**Best stableford score in the following divisions 0-9, 10-17 and 18 and above (which almost exactly splits the field into 3 x groups of 20)
**Best team score (best 2 scores on each hole with best 3 on par 3s)
**Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive
**Card draw for a mystery prize

I will also do an optional 2s sweep

Golf Monthly Castle Stuart Masters supported by Titleist
1 12.00
Ivan Martin 1
Tommy McLean 9
Pete Sinclair 16
Derek Brien 22

2 12.10
Fergus Bisset 2
John Findlay 9
Simon Smith 19
Chris Chapple 23

3 12.20
Crawford Kilpatrick 5
Alan Russell 6
Mike Melville 10
Gerry Love 18

4 12.30
Jim Mason 6
Abb Forbes 12
Alan Minnican 15
Colin Devine 24

5 12.40
Mike Dagg 6
Neill Brotherston 13
Nigel Hurst 18
Joe Simpson 25

6 12.50
Jezz Ellwood 5
Clark Russell 10
Raymond Oliphant 17
Donald Waters 22

7 13.00
Alister Asher 5
Stuart Douglas 13
Neil Jones 17
Gavin Howieson 22

8 13.10
Brendan Nelson 9
Simon Nelson 10
Alex Narey 14
Alan Sutherland 24

9 13.20
Dave Canavan 7
Patrick Sylvester 11
Iain J Gray 19
Steve Clifford 25

10 13.30
Allan Rodger 3
Harvey Thomson 6
Kenny Whyte 14
Phil Medley 24

11 13.40
Alan Potts 1
Mike Harris 7
Colin Thompson 16
Alan Taylor 24

11 13.50
Sam Smith 6
Scott Martin 7
David Boal 12
Anthony North 24

13 14.00
Paul O'Hagan 5
Leigh Davies 6
John Boag 11
Alex Forbes 13

14 14.10
Andy Bain 6
Alan Davidson 10
Alasdair Irving 15
John Weldon 19

15 14.20
Dave Harris 14
Rob Smith 12
Ray Taylor 12
Martin Lumsden 23

 

[DelB]

Thanks Mike.

Quick question, however. I'm due off in the first group at 12 noon and am driving up with Neill Brotherston who's off at 12.40. We're due to collect Martin Lumsden, who's off in the last group at 2.20, from Inverness airport at 11am. I'm just worried that if his flight is delayed, for whatever reason, I'm potentially going to be either wheel-spinnning into the car park at 11.55, to then be on the tee at 12, or may even miss my time altogether!

With all due respect to my 12 noon playing partners, is there any chance of swapping me to a slightly later start time, say from 12.30 onwards?

Sorry to be a pain.

Many thanks.

 

[Dodger]

Happy to be drawn with fellow grumpy bastard Tommo.....don't think he has posted since his spat with the 'fun police'...I am sure I can talk him round to returning,I do miss his banter!

 

[Tommo21]

Happy to be drawn with fellow grumpy bastard Tommo.....don't think he has posted since his spat with the 'fun police'...I am sure I can talk him round to returning,I do miss his banter!

Bugger off….I’m looking forward to it and I’ll see you all Saturday. That includes the very very nice person who pulled my post.

 

[Dodger]

Bugger off….I’m looking forward to it and I’ll see you all Saturday. That includes the very very nice person who pulled my post.

 

[MikeH]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

OK version 2 below to take into account DelB's post

Golf Monthly Castle Stuart Masters supported by Titleist
1 12.00
Ivan Martin 1
Tommy McLean 9
Pete Sinclair 16
Chris Chapple 23

2 12.10
Fergus Bisset 2
John Findlay 9
Simon Smith 19
Phil Medley 24

3 12.20
Crawford Kilpatrick 5
Alan Russell 6
Mike Melville 10
Gerry Love 18

4 12.30
Jim Mason 6
Abb Forbes 12
Alan Minnican 15
Colin Devine 24

5 12.40
Mike Dagg 6
Alex Forbes 13
Nigel Hurst 18
Joe Simpson 25

6 12.50
Jezz Ellwood 5
Clark Russell 10
Raymond Oliphant 16
Donald Waters 22

7 13.00
Alister Asher 5
Stuart Douglas 13
Neil Jones 16
Gavin Howieson 22

8 13.10
Brendan Nelson 9
Simon Nelson 10
Alex Narey 14
Alan Sutherland 24

9 13.20
Dave Canavan 7
Patrick Sylvester 11
Iain J Gray 19
Steve Clifford 21

10 13.30
Allan Rodger 3
Harvey Thomson 6
Kenny Whyte 14
Anthony North 28

11 13.40
Alan Potts 1
Mike Harris 7
Colin Thompson 16
Alan Taylor 24

11 13.50
Sam Smith 6
Scott Martin 7
David Boal 12
Derek Brien 22

13 14.00
Paul O'Hagan 5
Leigh Davies 6
John Boag 11
Neill Brotherston 13

14 14.10
Andy Bain 6
Alan Davidson 10
Alasdair Irving 15
John Weldon 19

15 14.20
Dave Harris 14
Rob Smith 12
Ray Taylor 12
Martin Lumsden 23

 

[DelB]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

Fantastic!

Thanks Mike. I owe you a pint!

 

[John_Findlay]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

Top notch, Mike. As usual, you've pulled out all the stops. Really looking forward to this.

Very pleased to be out with Fergus (wins from 3 down with 4 to play) Bissett again. I'm sure he has a device in his pocket which deflects my drives into the rough and bushes. It took me 14 holes to hit a fairway last time I played him. The batteries must have run out by then. I'm in for a torrid day!

Not met Simon Smith (what's your forum name, Simon?) or Phil Medley before but I will meet Phil at Spey Valley the day before. Should be a grand day.

The only question now is what do I do for 2 hours waiting for someone to beat my 45 points? Oh. Wait. I remember. (Will be taking a taxi to the course on Saturday morning from Nairn)



Yehaaaa.

 

[Smiffy]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

Important message from last group out....

Please repair all your pitchmarks

 

[thecraw]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

Thank God I avoided JF!

Great work in finding a sponsor in this financial climate Mike, you could be head hunted soon for the LET!

Looking forward to it immensely.

 

[grumpyjock]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

Cant wait am in holiday mood already, whats this thing called work.
Now off at 12noon, be the first group no pitch marks on the greens.
Hope their is a route map?
good luck lads

 

[John_Findlay]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

For anyone who's getting into Nairn on the Friday night I'm gonna suggest that everyone meets up at "The Braeval Hotel & Bandstand Bar" from 9pm onwards for a few beers. It's on the corner of Marine Road (google maps refer to it as Marine Road Central) and Crescent Road.

Good bar, overlooking the sea, easy to get to, would fit us all and it has a pool table! Open til 1am too. If any problem finding it ask a local. Everyone in Nairn knows where it is.

 

[birdieman]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

Sneaked in at the last to Castle Stuart .

Praying the weather is reasonable - looking like sun and showers, temp 15 degrees for Saturday so on the whole not bad. Wind gusting from the south west (it's not a northerly! ) to 32mph - lookout!

 

[brendy]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

For anyone who's getting into Nairn on the Friday night I'm gonna suggest that everyone meets up at "The Braeval Hotel & Bandstand Bar" from 9pm onwards for a few beers. It's on the corner of Marine Road (google maps refer to it as Marine Road Central) and Crescent Road.

Good bar, overlooking the sea, easy to get to, would fit us all and it has a pool table! Open til 1am too. If any problem finding it ask a local. Everyone in Nairn knows where it is.

Without googling, walking/staggering distance from the caravans John?

 

[John_Findlay]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

Yes Brendy. Easy peasy.

And Birdieman, you got Joe Simpson's slot. Injury rather than flight problems. So now you know who you're out with.

 

[brendy]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

Yes Brendy. Easy peasy.

Thats not me btw! Im much uglier!

 

[colint]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version2

http://www.scotrail.co.uk/

If anyones looking for back up plans in case the flights aren't on, the Caledonian Sleeper looks good. Leave London, Watford, Crewe or Preston Thursday night, arrive in Inverness 0830 Friday

 

[MikeH]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version 3

with Birdieman in...couple of other minor tweaks too. Will probably change again before Saturday

Golf Monthly Castle Stuart Masters supported by Titleist
1 12.00
Ivan Martin 1
Tommy McLean 9
Pete Sinclair 16
Chris Chapple 23

2 12.10
Fergus Bisset 2
John Findlay 9
Simon Smith 19
Phil Medley 24

3 12.20
Crawford Kilpatrick 5
Alan Russell 6
Mike Melville 10
Gerry Love 18

4 12.30
Jim Mason 6
Abb Forbes 12
Alan Minnican 15
Colin Devine 24

5 12.40
Mike Dagg 6
Stuart Mackenzie 4
Alex Forbes 13
Donald Waters 22

6 12.50
Jezz Ellwood 5
Clark Russell 10
Raymond Oliphant 16
Nigel Hurst 18

7 13.00
Alister Asher 5
Stuart Douglas 13
Neil Jones 16
Gavin Howieson 22

8 13.10
Brendan Nelson 9
Simon Nelson 10
Alex Narey 14
Alan Sutherland 24

9 13.20
Dave Canavan 7
Patrick Sylvester 11
Iain J Gray 19
Steve Clifford 21

10 13.30
Allan Rodger 3
Harvey Thomson 6
Kenny Whyte 14
Anthony North 28

11 13.40
Alan Potts 1
Mike Harris 7
Colin Thompson 16
Alan Taylor 24

11 13.50
Sam Smith 6
Scott Martin 7
David Boal 12
Derek Brien 22

13 14.00
Paul O'Hagan 5
Leigh Davies 6
John Boag 11
Neill Brotherston 13

14 14.10
Andy Bain 6
Alan Davidson 10
Alasdair Irving 15
John Weldon 19

15 14.20
Dave Harris 14
Rob Smith 12
Ray Taylor 12
Martin Lumsden 23

 

[colint]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version 3

Mike, in the spirit of Brian Davis, I should point out that my handicap is 12, not 16, although you may struggle to believe that when you see me play !

 

[SimonS]

Re: Castle Stuart Draw - updated version 3

Mine has gone the other way. Now off 20 not 19.