GM National event - Format

[pbrown7582]

I like the idea of having more qualifiers based on the size of the field. Seem to remember that last year at Hillside, most of the players on the day were not in the KOK. Think the majority should be in it. Also any extra players should be drawn, rather than first come first served basis. Perhaps places for forumers that hold a regional qualifier.



7/8 stableford seems fine. If someone doesn't have a club handicap perhaps introduce a maximum handicap of 24 ? Spring qualifying, with final early summer.

All regional organisers were at hillside and initially you had to have entered the KOK comp to book a place. A few late withdrawals meant a few last minute changes to the field was where the forumers mate filled in and used all the times up.
Iirc the field was kept down so the finalists could have a free day and also a large contribution to petrol costs.
The field could easily be doubled if the travel expenses were watered down of distributed by distance?
Cost and final venue is key unless mike can pull off a superb deal off again.

 

[Nosevi]

If people are worried about bandits and guys with no official handicap coming up with a 'pessimistic' (or is that optimistic?) one, just make it medal off scratch. Easy

 

[mashleyR7]

I certainly feel that the final spots should go to those who help out etc and then open to forumers on a 1st come basis. Guests only at a very last minute IMO.

I don't care if its medal, stableford, 3/9 of hcp or all playing of a fag packet 36 hcp!!!

Who's put their hand up to arrange it so far? I'm happy to help but can't do it on my own. I'll run the south regional match again.

 

[richart]

All regional organisers were at hillside and initially you had to have entered the KOK comp to book a place. A few late withdrawals meant a few last minute changes to the field was where the forumers mate filled in and used all the times up.
Iirc the field was kept down so the finalists could have a free day and also a large contribution to petrol costs.
The field could easily be doubled if the travel expenses were watered down of distributed by distance?
Cost and final venue is key unless mike can pull off a superb deal off again.

I though a load of places just to play Hillside, not KoK, were offerred up and were snapped up by however was logged on the forum at the time. May be wrong as my memory is not great. Watering down sounds good, as I am sure the majority would be happy to pay a reasonable sum to play a decent course in the final. Not sure how the maths would work, but a contribution from each qualifying player of £20 might work ? Charging £10 for each regional event you enter might raise a bit more. We might need an accountant to work the figures.oo:

 

[CMAC]

Tit ?

already taken by Trotters Independent Traders:thup:

 

[pbrown7582]

Ultimately I think it comes down to value for money people will travel and pay for a good course as H4H proves.

Maybe we could get a good deal on a course near St. Albans?

 

[BubbaP]

What about; Winner And New King (over) Every Rival??? :thup:

Forum Annual Regional Tournament Singles

the best of these, leading to the

National Event Rewarding Decisive Strokeplay championship

 

[Ads749r]

What about; Winner And New King (over) Every Rival??? :thup:

Forum Annual Regional Tournament Singles

the best of these, leading to the

National Event Rewarding Decisive Strokeplay championship

oh my word crying with laughter here hahaha awesome. Valid comp names I must add. :rofl:

 

[williamalex1]

Normal singles comps are full handicap, why change it.

Because SOME low h/c golfers seem to forget they use to be high h/c hackers. Short memories

 

[patricks148]

Because SOME low h/c golfers seem to forget they use to be high h/c hackers. Short memories

Ive no problem playing full handicap if we are playing off the white tee's

 

[Nosevi]

Ive no problem playing full handicap if we are playing off the white tee's

No championship tees available??

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Not bothered about full or 3/4 or 7/8 HC or yellows or whites - more about the meet and enjoyment :thup:

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Would prefer medal simply because every other big forum meet (H4H etc) seem to be stableford and rightly so. I'd like one to be different just to add variety. Even if you do have that killer hole and ruin the chance of qualifying, there's still a different course and good company to enjoy on the other holes. It isn't always about the score or the winning

 

[mashleyR7]

Would prefer medal simply because every other big forum meet (H4H etc) seem to be stableford and rightly so. I'd like one to be different just to add variety. Even if you do have that killer hole and ruin the chance of qualifying, there's still a different course and good company to enjoy on the other holes. It isn't always about the score or the winning

#noonebeleivesyou

 

[HomerJSimpson]

#noonebeleivesyou

Tough :ears:

 

[pbrown7582]

Would prefer medal simply because every other big forum meet (H4H etc) seem to be stableford and rightly so. I'd like one to be different just to add variety. Even if you do have that attempted kill a competitor hole and enhance the chance of qualifying there's still a different course and good company to enjoy on the other holes. It isn't always about the score or the winning

The stories are this is more like it?

 

[richart]

Judging by this poll, stableford looks like the format.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Judging by this poll, stableford looks like the format.

Think its the most sensible option really with people travelling to these events

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Judging by this poll, stableford looks like the format.

That's fine. Any format suffices as long as it's a good day in good company

 

[dufferman]

I think full handicap is fair, I've only just come down to 18 and wouldn't have had a chance a year ago or so if I had to play off 18 then.

I think official handicaps is key. I didn't have one last year - still enjoyed the day (and played like a Winner And New King (over) Every Rival) but knew I couldn't win the whole thing.

Agree it should be forumers only. More chance of me winning that way.