***IMPORTANT - Race to Hillisde Final 21st May 2015***

[Val]

Finals day thread HERE

Hi all, as many will have noticed the finals day for the Race to Hillside has had very poor uptake, I'm not finger pointing at anyone here but bottom line is all we have are the winners (7) plus 1 or 2 extra. Given the booking made by D4S was originally for 40 and the green fees are discounted by £50 because of this we have a situation where the deal potentially won't be honoured, i'd be almost certain the won't honour for less than 24 based on my last communications with them.

Now, a few winners have booked hotels and are travelling a long way so we need to make a decision on this pretty soon, certainly by May 7th latest.

Options

1 - I cancel Hillside and refund those who have paid their fee and split the takings for the Race to Hillside amongst the winners.

2 - I park Hillside for now and ask for a later date in the hope we get 40 people

3 - I host the winners at Wallasey on the Friday (should they wish) and they pay their fees from the takings, I get 3 on a t members guest and any remainder are at full fee of £80 (which i'll try and haggle down).

4 - I'm open to suggestions.

The floor is yours guys.

 

[pokerjoke]

This has been open for ages so I would say anyone that was thinking of going has let you know.

The Final is all about the finalists so I willing to go with the majority.
I have booked a hotel already.

If it was me I would see what the regional winners want to do and go with the majority and quickly ring Hillside to cancel the original booking and book 2 x 4 balls instead.
The other thing is the time of tee off will this be changed?

 

[pbrown7582]

IMO the major input has to come from the 7 winners, would be a real shame if we can't get them to hillside as planned but in excess of £300 is not a small short fall which could be made up easily.

 

[IanG]

I agree we (you) should now just do whatever suits the majority of the finalists and as far as possible stays within the monies you have available from the £10 entry fees.

 

[Val]

I agree the finalists should have the final shout but have to advise there is not a bottomless pit of cash there. We had 73 entrants which included 2 paying for events which didnt happen and leaving their money as a donation plus those who played more than one qualifier.

Im happy to speak to Hillside in the morning (to give other winners a chance to post their input) and see what they say. Can the other winners please advise what their preference is on tee times if Hillside do have earlier slots.

Also 2blue, please keep an eye in as this potentially could affect you financially more than anyone.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

If it's another date then I would be interested - the date is the only reason why I couldn't make it

If date is changed could I then be the rightful South Winner

Hopefully you get it sorted Val :thup:

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Val, really hope the forum rally round and support your hard work. I'm trying to clear a pass out with the Finance Director so will let you know soon as I can :thup:

 

[rosecott]

I'm pretty flexible and could probably fit in with whatever is decided.

 

[Hobbit]

I'm not for changing the date. Getting my boss to agree to the leave wasn't easy - we're busy. And if we can't fill the 21st May, what chance another date?

Would I have travelled to Blackmoor & Glasgow Gailes if Hillside wasn't on the table...? Probbably yes, but it was a factor.

I'd pay extra to play in the final at Hillside. Just as I would have played Hillside if I hadn't qualified. But if the venue is downgraded, I'm not sure I'd travel...

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I'm not for changing the date. Getting my boss to agree to the leave wasn't easy - we're busy. And if we can't fill the 21st May, what chance another date?

Would I have travelled to Blackmoor & Glasgow Gailes if Hillside wasn't on the table...? Probbably yes, but it was a factor.

I'd pay extra to play in the final at Hillside. Just as I would have played Hillside if I hadn't qualified. But if the venue is downgraded, I'm not sure I'd travel...

In my opinion, here's not much difference between Wallasey and Hillside in terms of quality, I rate Hillside higher but it's not much higher.

Wallasey is definitely worth the trip though.

As a side option if you guys are happy to pay the extra then look at Formby, they do a day ticket for 140ish iirc, 20 ish more than hillside.

 

[Fish]

Wow, after a great meet and showing last year I'm surprise at the lack of take up. Just read through the last thread and those that committed anyway ended up winning their regionals (other than myself). I know I don't officially qualify to have my opinion accepted not being a winner but I've booked a hotel, so for what its worth, same venue & date or it could cost me!

[edit] Unless the venue is as close and the same hotel can be used.

 

[pbrown7582]

In my opinion, here's not much difference between Wallasey and Hillside in terms of quality, I rate Hillside higher but it's not much higher.

Wallasey is definitely worth the trip though.

As a side option if you guys are happy to pay the extra then look at Formby, they do a day ticket for 140ish iirc, 20 ish more than hillside.

I made the trip across to Wallasey last october and agree it is not far behind Hillside, and wofth the trip.
Hillside "day ticket" is advdrtised at £140 comparable with Formby.

 

[Bigfoot]

It will be a pity if this fails to get played at Hillside. After all it was the Race to Hillside. I can't help out as I am in Scotland on May 21st but if it moves and I am available, I will help make up the numbers.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Not up for changing the date as it was hard enough to get those few days off. To be brutally honest I wouldn't be interested in playing another course, especially one that isn't as good (it may be close but it isn't Hillside) as that wasn't what I entered for. Sorry but that's my two penneth. I'd also prefer a decision sooner rather than later so I can cancel hotel bookings without losing any deposit etc.

 

[upsidedown]

Can play on the Friday at Wallasey if need be but would prefer we keep it on the 21st at Hillside , if tee times change that's not a problem for me .

 

[Val]

I'm almost certain Peterlav will say hillside or nowt as he can pretty much play Wallasey anytime he likes when I'm in the area.

So it looks like we just need Rick to confirm, but it certainly looks along the lines of Wallasey or nothing.

I go on holiday Wed PM for a week so keen to try and sort before then.

 

[pokerjoke]

Looks like there is very little interest left in this event.
Im not for changing date or venue as ive booked a hotel.

However wouldn't mind if the whole thing got cancelled.
I feel for Martin because hes got to go to Hillside with the bad news.

 

[Val]

Wow, after a great meet and showing last year I'm surprise at the lack of take up. Just read through the last thread and those that committed anyway ended up winning their regionals (other than myself). I know I don't officially qualify to have my opinion accepted not being a winner but I've booked a hotel, so for what its worth, same venue & date or it could cost me!

[edit] Unless the venue is as close and the same hotel can be used.

Robin, I hear you buddy and appreciate exactly where your coming from, I can only apologise for what has/is happening.

 

[Val]

Looks like there is very little interest left in this event.
Im not for changing date or venue as ive booked a hotel.

However wouldn't mind if the whole thing got cancelled.
I feel for Martin because hes got to go to Hillside with the bad news.

Thanks Tony, no skin of my nose if I'm honest other than disappointment. I'm just glad Hillside didn't push for a deposit now it we'd have a larger problem.

 

[Hobbit]

Robin, I hear you buddy and appreciate exactly where your coming from, I can only apologise for what has/is happening.

You've nowt to apologise for Martin. Very grateful for all the time and effort you've put into this...