East Midlands Region qualifier

[rosecott]

At the risk of golf snobbery, I'm more inclined to spend a bit more and travel a bit further with the opportunity to play Alwoodley.

No hint of snobbery detected. Having played Alwoodley, I know where I would be heading if I didn't have to be golfing in Belek. I just thought there might be a an option for those, like myself, who wanted to join in but didn't have another possibility. You can play as many venues as you want and you can join us - you might like another challenge.

 

[Hacker Khan]

I would hope that we can reach the minimum number of 8 even if, as happened with qualifiers last year, we have to split it over 2 days. There must be more forummers in this area who will give it a shot.

Either date is fine by me. If we are struggling to meet the 8 then I could possibly get along a couple of mates who live locally to come along. They are not forumers and only 1 has a handicap, but they are both good players.

 

[rosecott]

Either date is fine by me. If we are struggling to meet the 8 then I could possibly get along a couple of mates who live locally to come along. They are not forumers and only 1 has a handicap, but they are both good players.

Thanks for that support.

 

[Captainron]

Feb for me please Jim.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Feb for me please Jim.

Is the correct answer.

if I am available for the date in Feb I think I had better join you all and support the east midlands massive. No chance of winning with the bandits that are turning up that day but will turn up if I am available.

 

[ruff-driver]

I'd have a go at the feb one if you need numbers.

Atb jay

 

[Region3]

Ooooo some love for Feb. I might not have stuffed up after all

If anyone who hasn't played there before gets 36 points they'll deserve the spoils! I'll be over the moon if I break 80.

 

[Evesdad]

Either date is fine with me so far.

 

[rosecott]

Looks like we have a quorum for 22nd February:


Rosecott
Region3
Captainron
fenwayrich
Pippo_T
Evesdad
Hacker Khan
Lincoln Quaker
ruff-driver

We can tee off at either 9.30 or 11.40 - let me know which you prefer.

Any more takers welcome. I will book 3 tee times but could manage 4 in the unlikely event of more than 12 players.

 

[Region3]

Looks like we have a quorum for 22nd February:


Rosecott
Region3
Captainron
fenwayrich
Pippo_T
Evesdad
Hacker Khan
Lincoln Quaker
ruff-driver

We can tee off at either 9.30 or 11.40 - let me know which you prefer.

Any more takers welcome. I will book 3 tee times but could manage 4 in the unlikely event of more than 12 players.

I'd prefer the earlier one but am ok with either.

 

[fenwayrich]

Either is fine for me.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Apologies, I cant do the 22nd Feb, Checked my diary and I am playing golf in Wales.

 

[Fish]

I'll play in this also if OK, its a course I've not played and there's a good few forumites I've not met or played with before, so that's as good a reason as any :thup:

Plus it keeps your numbers up

 

[rosecott]

I'll play in this also if OK, its a course I've not played and there's a good few forumites I've not met or played with before, so that's as good a reason as any :thup:

Plus it keeps your numbers up

Welcome aboard - I think you'll find conditions very similar to your home course - gorse, heather and free-draining. If I can swing it, I might be able to join your qualifier.

 

[Hacker Khan]

I'd prefer the earlier one but am ok with either.

Same here, prefer the earlier one but can do either.

 

[rosecott]

Right guys, the starter's pistol has fired and we're off.

Tees are booked for 9.27 on Sunday, 22nd February.

See Val's posts on comp conditions and payment requests - please PM me when you have paid your entry fee, green fees can be paid on the day.

The line-up is:

Rosecott
Region3
Captainron
fenwayrich
Pippo_T
Evesdad
Hacker Khan
ruff-driver
Fish

I have booked 3 tee times so there is still space for 3 more.

 

[rosecott]

Right guys, time to cut to the chase. If we want this qualifier to go ahead, I need firm commitments and entry fees paid and notified to me. I had hoped to sweet talk my way into getting the member's visitors rate for all the players, but was flabbergasted when the boss man said "just charge them a tenner" - must be the power of Golf Monthly. If there are any others out there looking for a challenge, look no further. Region3 mentioned the difficulty of the greens and if you follow this link and the link within it, you will see what he meant:

http://www.oakmerepark.co.uk/News Page info/Course report.htm

So, the line-up for Sunday, 22nd February at 9,27 on Oakmere Park Commanders course is:

Rosecott
Region3
Captainron
fenwayrich
Pippo_T
Evesdad
Hacker Khan
ruff-driver
Fish

 

[Deleted member 17920]

£10 nice one for sorting it :thup: sorry I can't make the date but that price hopefully will see you getting a few more entries

 

[Region3]

Region3 mentioned the difficulty of the greens and if you follow this link and the link within it, you will see what he meant:

http://www.oakmerepark.co.uk/News Page info/Course report.htm

Crikey Jim, best remove that link or you'll have no-one turn up!

In fairness, I don't think it's as bad as they make out, but maybe that's just me? I only remember the par 3 (7th) that I thought was 'unfair'.
Some of the others I couldn't read for love nor money, but that is usual for me on unfamiliar greens.

What's your opinion on the report, and also the prospect of having your course made easier?

It looks like they see it as one site, whereas I thought it was 2 different memberships?

 

[rosecott]

I thought it was a pretty good and fair report, the context being that it is a proprietary course that has to be commercially aware in an area with lots of competition. We will continue to be two separate clubs - there are no plans for any changes there. The boss man prefers the word "fairer" rather than easier. I think that all the existing members are a bit sad at the proposed changes as we all love the challenge the course presents - for "love the challenge" you can substitute "fond of suffering". When all the changes are complete, however, it will still be just over 6000 yards with a reduced par of 70 and no walk in the park.