Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Hello all,
Well, many months after this was first proposed, we are very near to crowning the GM NW OOM "flatcapper" Champion.
From a kernel of an idea, to the actual finals day this week. Many, hopefully long-lasting friendships have been cemented with this taking place, and I would recommend the other areas of the UK to also do this, given the chance. We have played some cracking courses along the way, and also had a good laugh, when we've had enough of us together.
Sadly, some have fallen by the wayside, due to injury or other reasons, and I hope that if this is done again, that them people may be able to compete next year, and hope the injured get well very soon.
Although this was my original idea, it was greatly shaped and the rough edges knocked off by Scott (Birchy - he's cool, you know). The amount of work he has put in to get the blog up and running, the scores collated and updated, along with also doing his course captaincy, shows we are very,very lucky to have him. He's a top, top bloke and we wouldn't be at this stage without him. A great sounding board, and always available, and above all a good friend. Cheers Birchy, I'll be the first to buy you a pint next week, and always welcome at Lee park.
Captains - thanks to you all. Sorry Yerman's course had to be pulled, due to injury - hope your getting close to playing again, and hope to see you next year. Thanks Louise for offering to step in, a shame we couldn't fit it in, but it was the right decision in the end. Junior (Andy), GJ Bike (Graham) and GregBWFC (Andy Greg) - the other forummers wont have seen most of the very hard work put in by all these guys, but as well as organising all the games/meets and opens, there were tonnes of e-mails going on in the background with regards to decisions, ideas and general chit-chat to also help in pulling this off. Thanks so much, I'll buy youse a half-pint! Honorable mention to Karl102 also, for also organising games at Lymm.
I feel like Gwyneth Paltrow!
Finals day:-
The tee is booked from 2.30, but we ideally want people there for 2.00 or before.
The address is
Well, many months after this was first proposed, we are very near to crowning the GM NW OOM "flatcapper" Champion.
From a kernel of an idea, to the actual finals day this week. Many, hopefully long-lasting friendships have been cemented with this taking place, and I would recommend the other areas of the UK to also do this, given the chance. We have played some cracking courses along the way, and also had a good laugh, when we've had enough of us together.
Sadly, some have fallen by the wayside, due to injury or other reasons, and I hope that if this is done again, that them people may be able to compete next year, and hope the injured get well very soon.
Although this was my original idea, it was greatly shaped and the rough edges knocked off by Scott (Birchy - he's cool, you know). The amount of work he has put in to get the blog up and running, the scores collated and updated, along with also doing his course captaincy, shows we are very,very lucky to have him. He's a top, top bloke and we wouldn't be at this stage without him. A great sounding board, and always available, and above all a good friend. Cheers Birchy, I'll be the first to buy you a pint next week, and always welcome at Lee park.
Captains - thanks to you all. Sorry Yerman's course had to be pulled, due to injury - hope your getting close to playing again, and hope to see you next year. Thanks Louise for offering to step in, a shame we couldn't fit it in, but it was the right decision in the end. Junior (Andy), GJ Bike (Graham) and GregBWFC (Andy Greg) - the other forummers wont have seen most of the very hard work put in by all these guys, but as well as organising all the games/meets and opens, there were tonnes of e-mails going on in the background with regards to decisions, ideas and general chit-chat to also help in pulling this off. Thanks so much, I'll buy youse a half-pint! Honorable mention to Karl102 also, for also organising games at Lymm.
I feel like Gwyneth Paltrow!
Finals day:-
The tee is booked from 2.30, but we ideally want people there for 2.00 or before.
The address is
Lee Park Golf Club, Childwall Valley Rd, Gateacre, Liverpool L27 3YA. For people coming down the M62 or M57, it is better to come off at the crossover of the M62(junction 5) and M57. It is only 5 minutes drive from the junction, if you take the Huyton turn off, then take the back roads, through Netherley.
Although the final leaderboard is not complete yet, with hopefully some to get their final rounds in this week, we
will go out in 3 or 4 balls, 3 balls if it is busy, 4 balls if it is quiet.
Play will be from the yellow tees, as these were the tees that Junior and Karl have already played from. 7/8ths handicap as normal.
Arrival 1.30 onwards for tee and coffee, (we have rubbish praccy facilities, but we have 2 nets, a 150 yard praccy driving range (use your own balls), but a good praccy putting green.
2.30 Podgster, Peterlav ,Scouser , StuartC
2.38 (ish) Qwerty, Liverbirdie, Valentino, Greg BWFC
2.46 (ish) Louisea, GJbike, Garyinderry, Birchy
2.54 Any other forummers, who fancy a day out for £25 (golf only) or £33 including a 2 course lunch and tea and coffee.
I have had a word with the steward and he is willing to do a 2 course meal and tea/coffee on arrival. Please let me know if you want food in advance.
For this one I won't be organising a night out in Liverpool, as I am at the Old trafford 1 day international V the aussies on the Sunday. If anyone else wants to, that is fine.
I'm guessing that most are coming and going on the same day, so with this in mind, I think it would be better if we do have a 2 course meal afterwards together, to shoot the breeze, have a pint, and then do the prizegiving afterwards. This also gives time for Junior and Karl to get over from their finals day at Lymm (good luck chaps).
Food - All being well we should all be in and food will be served at 7.45.
Prizegiving - 8.30 ish.
If anyone such as Fish, NWJocko, 6inchcup, Yerman, Bluewolf, Jpenno AND ANY OTHER FORUMMERS, fancy coming, you are more than welcome, and it would be nice to see you there, but please let me know in advance and by Wednesday, ideally.
Just one final call - can people who have not completed their rounds still try to finish them this week, even if just for the banter. I don't expect the captains to be available, but if they aren't, again, as long as you play with another forummer, that is fine.
The course is playing great at the moment, and our finals day is the day after, so hopefully it will be in tip-top condition!
See you all next Saturday. ######### DON'T FORGET YOUR FLAT CAPS #############
:thup:
Peter
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