GM King Of Kings Competition 2014

[Deleted member 15344]

Am at Aylesbury Vale currently. Not the worlds greatest track but decent value and a good crowd of lads. Dads a member at Brocket Hall so tend to get down there a fair bit, including the winter pro-ams, them and the ones at the Bedford enough in winter for me

Never played Brockett Hall but supposed to be nice

Are you at MK ? The Vale is a bit of a travel.

Played there in September - certainly improved since I last played there

 

[pokerjoke]

100 miles each way ?! No thanks - unless playing a course in its prime. That's 3/4 hours travelling plus petrol money

Thank god for that,do us a favour and change the record:ears:

 

[fundy]

Never played Brockett Hall but supposed to be nice

Are you at MK ? The Vale is a bit of a travel.

Played there in September - certainly improved since I last played there

Yes live on the west edge of MK, takes me 15 mins through the lanes to AVGC, a very pleasant journey too. Yeah theyve worked pretty hard on it last couple of years. Brockets lovely, 2 cracking courses, always a pleasant day down there

 

[jimbob.someroo]

So people in the Home Counties and central areas need to travel to London or Kenilworth

Leighton Buzzard is 40 miles from Ealing and 55 miles from Kenilworth so more than accessible from there. If an event was organised on the south coast southampton / portsmouth way that would give another option for anyone living south of London but so far nobody has volunteered.

 

[fundy]

These are the current areas with organisers in England.

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Personally think there could be two more put in where I've put the black spots but wouldn't want much more than that as numbers would drop at events already being arranged.

Better to have 20 people at 5 events that 10 at 10 events IMHO?

I think im right in saying B isnt fixed as yet and may be a bit south of Lincoln (he says hoping lol)

 

[virtuocity]

Excellent input

Phil, I get it. You don't like the time of year chosen. I get it. You've said it on this thread many times. You've even ventured on to the Scotland thread (where the regional match is being played 425 miles from your hometown) to tell everyone that you're not happy with the time chosen.

Now, a swift move on to showing your disdain that no one has volunteered close to your hometown. Do you see the ridiculousness of this?

You have added nothing positive to this thread or this competition. Expressing your opinion is one thing. Prattling on like a child is another.

This thread is for queries about a competition that I and others are taking time out to organise for the first time. We'll get some things right. We'll get many things wrong. But we will learn from this year and hopefully you'll be in a better position to volunteer as a regional co-ordinator next year, given that the photographer, cake and dresses will all be booked by then.

In the meantime, let's keep the thread on topic. There's plenty of room in The Lounge for an exclusively critical thread.

Failing that, we can take this to PM or feel free to call me. At least then others will be spared from reading your 'constructive criticism'.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Yes live on the west edge of MK, takes me 15 mins through the lanes to AVGC, a very pleasant journey too. Yeah theyve worked pretty hard on it last couple of years. Brockets lovely, 2 cracking courses, always a pleasant day down there

There are a couple of up and down holes ( the ones near the club house ) but some tricky ones over the other side of the hedge

Done good work on the tees - greens were a bit worn in certain areas but good fairways

I suppose the other one near you would be maybe Abbey Hill or Leighton

 

[jimbob.someroo]

I think im right in saying B isnt fixed as yet and may be a bit south of Lincoln (he says hoping lol)

Not a hundred percent sure fella, that's Lincoln (I think!) so will be in that general area at least (again, I think!)

 

[virtuocity]

Oh and while I'm on my soapbox- can we keep course suggestions to the relevant threads in Arrange A Game? Thanks!

 

[fundy]

There are a couple of up and down holes ( the ones near the club house ) but some tricky ones over the other side of the hedge

Done good work on the tees - greens were a bit worn in certain areas but good fairways

I suppose the other one near you would be maybe Abbey Hill or Leighton

Abbeys a nightmare, gets way too much traffic and not the greatest of tracks either. Never got on with Leighton at all. Tbh if I moved, and assuming Woburns out of the price range, Id probably head North to Collingtree, but happy enough at AVGC works well as a home club for me, I'm semi nomadic anyway, play a lot of away golf, a fair bit of it with some of the guys on here

 

[richart]

I put out a shout for as many as regional co-ordinators and can only work with those who came forward to organise something. 100 miles really isn't THAT far for a game of golf with people as hilarious as forum members

I would hope that someone would be able to offer you a lift and share petrol money. Come on people, who lives near mikee!!!!!?

I did actually offer, but I thought someone was already arranging a South East area. Not sure where they are planning to play, so didn't want to tread on any toes.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Phil, I get it. You don't like the time of year chosen. I get it. You've said it on this thread many times. You've even ventured on to the Scotland thread (where the regional match is being played 425 miles from your hometown) to tell everyone that you're not happy with the time chosen.

Now, a swift move on to showing your disdain that no one has volunteered close to your hometown. Do you see the ridiculousness of this?

You have added nothing positive to this thread or this competition. Expressing your opinion is one thing. Prattling on like a child is another.

This thread is for queries about a competition that I and others are taking time out to organise for the first time. We'll get some things right. We'll get many things wrong. But we will learn from this year and hopefully you'll be in a better position to volunteer as a regional co-ordinator next year, given that the photographer, cake and dresses will all be booked by then.

In the meantime, let's keep the thread on topic. There's plenty of room in The Lounge for an exclusively critical thread.

Failing that, we can take this to PM or feel free to call me. At least then others will be spared from reading your 'constructive criticism'.

I have posted nothing but "queries" about this competition - anytime someone does post a "query" about the competition you do nothing but just shout them down - it's your toy and your run it how you wish ( very remiscent of Mr Hunt )

Now you have started to get a little personal pal so I suggest you stop and maybe actually listen to why a few people have suggested there is a problem with the timings.

I also took a read through your original thread and again people in there suggested a better time but you had no interest in listening.

I ventured onto the Scottish thread to suggest to you that you have totally missed someone's point about the timing of the comp.

It's quite clear to see that this comp is your baby and you will run it as you see fit but it's a thin line between enthusiasm and becoming over bearing

It's a shame because it appears a good idea. A good idea that someone is trying to rush and push. Maybe be less stubborn and see what some people are saying to you. Or you could tell people that driving 100 miles each way is fine to play sodden courses in March.

Either way don't talk down to me

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Abbeys a nightmare, gets way too much traffic and not the greatest of tracks either. Never got on with Leighton at all. Tbh if I moved, and assuming Woburns out of the price range, Id probably head North to Collingtree, but happy enough at AVGC works well as a home club for me, I'm semi nomadic anyway, play a lot of away golf, a fair bit of it with some of the guys on here

Woburn isn't as expensive as you think - the problem is the joining fee

Collingtree is nice - Buckingham also

 

[Fish]

There are a couple of up and down holes ( the ones near the club house ) but some tricky ones over the other side of the hedge

Done good work on the tees - greens were a bit worn in certain areas but good fairways

I suppose the other one near you would be maybe Abbey Hill or Leighton

Do you 2 want to get a room so we can stay on topic please.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Do you 2 want to get a room so we can stay on topic please.

Just going to post the same thing, looks like Fish has mod asperations

Can we stay on topic lads thanks

 

[mikee247]

I put out a shout for as many as regional co-ordinators and can only work with those who came forward to organise something. 100 miles really isn't THAT far for a game of golf with people as hilarious as forum members

I would hope that someone would be able to offer you a lift and share petrol money. Come on people, who lives near mikee!!!!!?

lol thats v kind but its not a money thing more of a time and sleep kind of thing! zzzzz on the back nine if I have to travel that far! Plus I get a nose bleed when I go the capital!!

Yes Donnington would be a good location as its near the M4 and other arterial routes. Its a good track in the winter......drains well and never on temp greens or tees.... I would give it a go but could never do it justice at the mo with time etc... sorry

 

[Fish]

Just going to post the same thing, looks like Fish has mod asperations

Can we stay on topic lads thanks

Think I'd have to complete an extra long course of anger management before that day happened, and even then it could be a short innings :smirk:

Thanks for the back-up :thup:

 

[Rooter]

Yes Donnington would be a good location as its near the M4 and other arterial routes. Its a good track in the winter......drains well and never on temp greens or tees.... I would give it a go but could never do it justice at the mo with time etc... sorry

Exactly why i couldnt commit to helping out,

i did point out that RicharT had put his hand up and his services should have been snapped up!! Come on Rich, if its even a 1/4 as good as your H4H efforts, we will be lucky boys living in the same region!! happy to be your glamorous assistant on little bits?! i'm no RickG, but every little help!

 

[pokerjoke]

Anymore for the Southwest,would love to have you?

 

[virtuocity]

Richart, if you'd still be up for organising an event in Central South (as long as there is a call for it and it doesn't detract numbers from any other region) then that would be SUPERB!