SCOTLAND- King Of Kings 2014

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How any regions are involved , and is it only 1 qualifier from each region ??.

8 regions, 1 qualifier from each who will go to a fully funded National Final at a superb venue (to be announced shortly).

However, for those that don't qualify for the King Of Kings final, there will be a runners up trophy on the finals day to play for, although entrants to this will have to pay their green fees etc.
 

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home club is duddingston - and obviously it's only known as the finest parkland in the lothians by our own members :whistle:super layout, good variety of holes (one of the few courses i've played that i could remember every hole vividly without prompting after my first round) and not too long at only 6500yds.

I think Duddy could be one of the finest courses in urban Scotland, get the greens sorted, put a wee bit more length in it and heypresto.
 

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GRAND FINAL NEWS

As you all know, the location for the final had not been set prior to arranging the qualifiers. We had aimed to host a final event at a location befitting the competition on Saturday 24th May 2014 and we quickly found that due to various factors, we have had to move the date of the final forward by 24 hours. After discussions with the regional co-ordinators, we all agreed that it shouldn't be overly difficult to book time off from your working commitments but for those whose commitment to competing in their respective regional qualifiers was dependant on a Grand Final date of the 24th of May, please get in touch with me via PM.

Given that we are over 5 months away from the final date, I hope this change won't cause any issues.

Now do I have a deal for you!!!

I would like to take credit for coming up with this offer, but that would be unfair. A thousand THANKS to MikeH for digging out his little black golf book and using the good name of Golf Monthly to deliver a superb package at a superb price.





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For anyone who doesn't know the course, search the forum for independent reviews. Reports are glowing without exception. The advertised rates for rounds here is £115 (excluding food).

There are only 24 places up for grabs folks (plus 8 regional winners spots) and they will go to those who can get their £20 deposit to me first (payment details on the image above). Full balance is due by the end of April, but feel free to pay in full. Regional winners will have any payments made returned to them, so don't delay because in the unlikely :cool: event of you not winning your regional qualifier, you may not be guaranteed a paid spot to play on the day.

Also, I know that the final location might not be on your doorstep- it's nearly 4 hours away from me but I'm sure that those who have played Hillside will be happy to tell you that it's worth the journey. I would advise that if you're looking to stay the night before or after the event, that you don't leave it to the week before as it's a bank holiday weekend. However, there are plenty of good hotels nearby.

As always, if anyone has any questions, please get in touch with me or post them here.
 

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-IanG
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-El bandito
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-will_i_dream
-patricks148
-ColinL
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That's the magic 12 folks.

If anyone between now and March want to play, it will purely be down to availability at St Andrews.

Thanks to everyone for getting involved in the regional tie. One of us lucky lot will be getting an expenses-paid trip to Hillside Golf Club. In the meantime, to guarantee a place at Hillside, get your deposit in FAST!
 

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I think Duddy could be one of the finest courses in urban Scotland, get the greens sorted, put a wee bit more length in it and heypresto.
the greens this year have been fantastic, probably the best i've played anywhere this year to be fair.

i agree regarding length. i believe our sss rating is right on the cusp at 71.5. it would be a great shame if the rating dropped from 72 in the near future. probably wouldn't need to lengthen much - the 3rd, 5th, 16th and 17th are probably the only holes where it would be practical and benefitial to add a few yards.
 

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Just to clarify, as a leftie, when teeing off I would like all in my group to cross the tee....it would also be helpful if those in the other groups could too as a matter of respect:thup:


Alternatively, stand wherever you feel safe!
 

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Just to clarify, as a leftie, when teeing off I would like all in my group to cross the tee....it would also be helpful if those in the other groups could too as a matter of respect:thup:


Alternatively, stand wherever you feel safe!

Aaargghhhh - there's a leftie in the comp - I may have to putt one handed to even up the putting people off their game factor

Bonus of this is that it gave the opportunity to bring this thread back to the top - I was at the Links driving range on Saturday, top notch facility - I love St Andrews
 

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Aaargghhhh - there's a leftie in the comp - I may have to putt one handed to even up the putting people off their game factor

Bonus of this is that it gave the opportunity to bring this thread back to the top - I was at the Links driving range on Saturday, top notch facility - I love St Andrews

i love a generous man:whoo:

Going to to be a load of firsts for me. 1st golf in Scotland. 1st British links...and obviously first round at St. Andrews. To use American forum idiom

STOKED BRO...GONNA BE AWESOME!
 
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