Ok, Due to the sad events of the last week I did not want to be posting about golf outings. I have got a few PM's that would indicate that there is still a little bit of confusion about dates and times and the golf outing on 29th, next Saturday. Also want to give an update of how things are going.
Firstly we received a mail of support from Briget McAnallen and it had the stamp of Tyrone all over it because it was most encouraging and in effect it helped cast aside any doubt that this event must now go ahead. We also received a similar mail from Marie Peelo at Pieta House and they both want to acknowledge and thank www.gaaboard.com for what you are trying to do.
On Saturday next, 29th January there is a mini outing to Johnstown PGA Golf Club. The purpose of this is to garner bodies who will help with the organizeation of the main event in May. Details are available at www.avonrigolf.com
Once this outing is over we will announce the details in terms of pricing for the charity event. We already have a fair idea but this outing is a way of extending the courtesy to anyone who feels they can help in any way rather than us been seen to be on a solo run.
The cost of the outing next Saturday is €50. That price includes a Steak Dinner back at Avon Ri and your round of golf on the PGA Course. There is music that nite with the regular lad playing but as well as that we have got "A Band Named Sue" doing a Johnny Cash thing. If you are from GAABOARD.COM and just want to come and play and go home direct from the golf course after you have had a chat with us about the charity event, then to be fair, this is what I propose:
Instead of paying €50 we can give you the round of golf for cost at €40, just say GAABOARD.COM when signing in. If you are prepared to become involved or help in any way in getting teams this is the least we should do for you next Saturday - considering you will have petrol expenses in just coming to the event and are not on €140,000 P.a. like one of our newly appointed managers in the GAA that I was told about last week !!
Who?
I sent you a PM Onion Bag on that and now you know. Do you think he might give a bit of sponsorship to the golf?
On this http://www.avonrigolf.com/contact.html (http://www.avonrigolf.com/contact.html) webpage I tried to set up a CHAT board just for a few days if anyone has any questions about the charity thingy.
Can anyone test drive this for me now? Scroll down to the lower end of the page.
Apologies if this has already been answered or is in plain view on the site - but if you're playing Saturday and going straight to the course, is it first come first served on the day for tee times from 11am or whats the story??
Well if you want to get out early or late just let me know. I will put another text box on the website later withy alternative T-times. What I was hoping was that anyone from gaaboard.com would make themselves known so that we can discuss the big event in May. Just come along at any time you like.
The only thing I would like is an indication of how many are going back to avon Ri for the steak because it is a pure sin to be slaughtering poor cattle for steaks and then not using them.
Many going to this? Looking forward to it myself.
Good man Mag's. Yep, booked out completely. I think Heffo, Muppet, Bud Wiser and some Buds not so wise will be there. I also know that there are lads like brokencrossbar, and , indeed many more that will be there in spirit, or in our case, spirits. However, the main focus is on the big one and yesterday the Mod's gave permission to use their/our board name. Today was the deadline for advertising artwork for the programs for all games in Croker for the league games.
Here is a draft of the add I did for the programs, not great but when it is final I will put it on the website in file format and hopefully clubs will download it and stick it on their notice boards.
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/fennetec/add.jpg?t=1296165176)
I want to make sure I get registered for a game on the Friday.
Anyone else wanna make up a liquorice allsorts 4-ball? Duffers, hoors, red-necks welcome.
Bud - I for one am very happy with that ad and I'm getting excited about the main event. There will be a lot of work but I really hope we can make this a great success and thanks to the likes of yourself and Conal we've a great launch pad to do so.
Just want to say fair play to the Mods/Admin for running the board and letting the board's name be used to promote this.
Looks like a smashing ad for that Bud - nice work. Big enough undertaking too. I was excited about this when there were talks of it being in March, but since you've all moved it here and there I'll have to look on from afar.
Be around the north in March if anyone wants a puttin' comp for a fiver.
Well that add above could have a nice logo like the Evening Herald or Renault or someones company stuck on the bottom as a main sponsor which would only cost them about two grand to have their name on all the programs for all of Dubs home games in Croke Park for hurling and football. Can someone put up here the home games Dubs have to play between now and 13th May at Croker and if anyone wants to make an offer for their company to be included in the advert as a main sponsor then now is the time to face the puck out.
If anyone can help with the above I'd appreciate it.
As I said, the outing for Saturday is completely sold out so after we are finished eating steak on Saturday evening myself and Magpie and Heffo and Muppet and ...... will work out a price for the big days. I would expect that a large number of those swinging on Saturday will be putting their names down for the big outing - or they will when I get them pissed and if I even smell the plastic of a credit card they are finished altogether.
So, on Monday then we will start taking bookings and this should be a short excercise. I expect some clubs like St Vincents to put in two teams, a Laois team and one of their own. Once again, ladies are as welcome as the flowers in May for these outings. (Had a peculiar request yesterday when a lady registered for Saturday along with another lady and stipulated that her husband was also playing but to make sure she was not on the same team !!)
Please keep in touch with this thread and maybe soon the mods will make it stuck to the top.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on January 28, 2011, 09:09:08 AM
Can someone put up here the home games Dubs have to play between now and 13th May at Croker and if anyone wants to make an offer for their company to be included in the advert as a main sponsor then now is the time to face the puck out.
19/02/11
Football v Cork
Hurling v Tipp
26/02/11
Football v Kerry
Camogie v KK
20/03/11
Football v Mayo
02/04/11
Football v Down
Hurling v KK
She's stickied now lads. Looking forward to this. Remember though, a sticky can sometimes be ignored simply because people are used to seeing it, so Bud, I can 'un sticky' it if you think that's happening.
Well done to Bud & MS on their work so far on this - the ad looks great
Looking forward to the game tomorrow!
Quote from: heffo on January 28, 2011, 11:26:53 AM
Well done to Bud & MS on their work so far on this - the ad looks great
agree as well.
all the very best with this guys
Best of luck tomorrow lads, I'll be there in spirit - hopefully will manage to get rid of commitments for the May weekend.
great stuff lads hope ye have a great day out tomorrow . like Billly hope to make it to the big one in may like i said before can't hit a balll but i could caddy for some one
Great day was had by all - I didn't stick around for the Steak as I'm running to Parnell pk, but there were sixty out today playing golf.
Fair play to Bud, Magpie Seanie, Conal Keaney & Avon Rí for all their efforts and hopefully the time sheets for the two days in May will fill out.
I learned a hard lesson yesterday Heffo, and first thing I have to do is apologise for not being able to spend the time I should have with yourself and Muppet and Magpie Seannie, I really am sorry and it got to the stage where poor Mag's after coming all the way from Sligo and then back to Avon Ri must have been asking himself what kind of a person am I at all.
By half past three this morning everyone thought it was great but thats not how it looked to me and apart from the problems before the game. We had penciled in some starting times for 10.30am so when the all clear was given at 12pm I had 60 golfers all descending on the first tee box to try and get home before dark at 5pm. Pure mayhem. Why? Because the clown in PGA refused to let us do a shotgun start from the 1st and 10th, until a lot of trouble had been caused and then he allowed it 30 minutes later when it was too late. The music started at 9pm with Fairly Lively and we had a Johnny Cash band called A Band Named Sue. It ended up at around 3.30am with anyone who could play a guitar or banjo by holding it at either end on stage for a Live Mike hour. This end of things was great craic altogether but all in all I deserved a slap on the knuckles. Lesson learned as they say.
Sounded like a great night.
It ended up at around 3.30am with anyone who could play a guitar or banjo by holding it at either end on stage for a Live Mike hour.
Bud, I had a great day and really enjoyed the craic. I've organised a few things myself and I know what it takes and didn't expect you to be babysitting the likes of me all day! You were more than generous with your time and looked after us all very well. We had a good chat early on about the big event which filled in a few gaps for me in what we need to be doing in the weeks to come. Enjoyed the meal, unfortunately I missed out on what seems to have been a good session. That will be rectified in May hopefully. I've a couple of teams guaranteed already.
Really enjoyed the game of golf in the company of Heffo and Muppet. Two sound lads. Its a funny little setup this DB but most folk I've met off it are A1. Despite none of us being regular golfers the scramble format meant we all contributed and I think we were not a million miles away from a prize! The course was good too, nice to have played it. Left a few golf balls after me including a few sitting on top of he ice in the middle of lakes! Weird!
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 30, 2011, 10:03:39 PM
Bud, I had a great day and really enjoyed the craic. I've organised a few things myself and I know what it takes and didn't expect you to be babysitting the likes of me all day! You were more than generous with your time and looked after us all very well. We had a good chat early on about the big event which filled in a few gaps for me in what we need to be doing in the weeks to come. Enjoyed the meal, unfortunately I missed out on what seems to have been a good session. That will be rectified in May hopefully. I've a couple of teams guaranteed already.
Really enjoyed the game of golf in the company of Heffo and Muppet. Two sound lads. Its a funny little setup this DB but most folk I've met off it are A1. Despite none of us being regular golfers the scramble format meant we all contributed and I think we were not a million miles away from a prize! The course was good too, nice to have played it. Left a few golf balls after me including a few sitting on top of he ice in the middle of lakes! Weird!
Yes I held the flag a few times.
Despite my awful golf it was a very enjoyable day out with the two lads and a mate of Seanie's. Missed the dinner (apologies Bud) but will rectify that the next time. I hope to have a team or two playing on the Friday and I plan to stay overnight so the pints will be flowing.
Thanks. I hope we get better weather in May. I forget as to who said I should put up a few packages offering the different elements of the two day event. We settled on charging just €50 per game. I will get prices from B&B's, Tulfarris Hotel and of course Avon Ri and put all the different packages together this week and put them along with a few pics of yesterday on the website. Thanks again lads.
Hi Lads and Lassies,
I posted a few details about last Saturday here including a few pictures and the results.
http://www.avonrigolf.com/contact.html (http://www.avonrigolf.com/contact.html)
Hey Bud,
Anything I can do? When/How will we start entering teams for the thing in May?
Im gonna go over to Tulfarris tomorrow to see what packages they have to offer for accommodation. Avon Ri are helping but we don't want to bve seen to hog the whole thing. What I will do then is I will revamp the website by the following means:
I will put up all the alternative packages on the website, for example:
One days golf at South County only with no accommodation.
One days golf at S.C with accommodation at Avon Ri
One days Golf at SC with Accommodation at Tulfarris (if you select this I will organise that your booking goes straight there)
Then I will have one days at Tulfarris etc
Then two days etc.
Meals, etc etc etc,
While I am building the page I will password protect it and I will give yourself AZ, Muppet, Magpie and Heffo a password. Then we can release the bookingv page to coincide with the Dubs first game in Croke Park when the add will appear in the program.
What do ye think of that?
I am taking a break from it 'till next Monday though other than getting prices. I had a right few clowns to deal with on Saturday, one for example shouting and roaring that he was special and wanted to get on the tee box before everybody or his money back and another who unbelievably turned up with a torn piece of paper that offered a free round of golf at PGA. He then decided not to play and wanted cash back instead of the useless voucher - and drove all the way from PGA to Blessington to demand it !!! I doubt very much if we will have repeats of this type of carry on given that what we are doing is for two worthy charities. Needless to say, none of the messers were from the GAA board here but I have to say this to get it out of my system.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on February 03, 2011, 05:35:36 PM
Im gonna go over to Tulfarris tomorrow to see what packages they have to offer for accommodation. Avon Ri are helping but we don't want to bve seen to hog the whole thing. What I will do then is I will revamp the website by the following means:
I will put up all the alternative packages on the website, for example:
One days golf at South County only with no accommodation.
One days golf at S.C with accommodation at Avon Ri
One days Golf at SC with Accommodation at Tulfarris (if you select this I will organise that your booking goes straight there)
Then I will have one days at Tulfarris etc
Then two days etc.
Meals, etc etc etc,
While I am building the page I will password protect it and I will give yourself AZ, Muppet, Magpie and Heffo a password. Then we can release the bookingv page to coincide with the Dubs first game in Croke Park when the add will appear in the program.
What do ye think of that?
I am taking a break from it 'till next Monday though other than getting prices. I had a right few clowns to deal with on Saturday, one for example shouting and roaring that he was special and wanted to get on the tee box before everybody or his money back and another who unbelievably turned up with a torn piece of paper that offered a free round of golf at PGA. He then decided not to play and wanted cash back instead of the useless voucher - and drove all the way from PGA to Blessington to demand it !!! I doubt very much if we will have repeats of this type of carry on given that what we are doing is for two worthy charities. Needless to say, none of the messers were from the GAA board here but I have to say this to get it out of my system.
That was Jean Clause Trichet.
OK Ladies & Gentlemen.
I have revamped the website www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com) a bit now to make it all easier. There is no longer need to explain in detail what we are about.
Please remember the charities concerned in all of this and consider the work they do so it is not all about golf.
Please, please, please make your booking as early as possible. This will make a big difference and be a great help to all of us.
All contributions will be fully acknowledged and every single payment will be openly accounted for.
As you will see on the website, entry fees are set as low as €50 and that represents incredible value so start clicking now.
If you already sent an enquiry on the old booking form please send it again now. This is a fresh clean Tee Time Application so register now.
Thanks.
www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com)
Bud, what about people who don't have an official handicap? I don't have one, and I'm sure quite a few of the casual golfers won't have one either.
And what about people who are not part of a pre-arranged team?
I would like to play on the Friday, and dont mind what te tee-off time is (albeit I'll be going for the longest drive - from Belfast). Is there a pot-luck team section, or should I just go-ahead and register for one?
What ever about the drive from Belfast Orior I wish everyone had the same drive as you to get involved in this.
In any case there is no problem. Just fill in the form on-line as a single player then we will get all the single players and make teams out of them. I will be going in as a single for example so don't worry we will make up teams.
Thanks.
Bookings are beginning to trickle in now lads from the on-line booking page at http://www.avonrigolf.com/accommodation.html (http://www.avonrigolf.com/accommodation.html) Looks like this is gonna be a good one with a fair sprinkling of celebs as well.
Please book your team now, it is only €50 per player in team of four. When you add in the music and craic and the pints that is great value. You do not need to pay now, just book your tee time, otherwise we will have a hundred players coming along at the last minute and all wanting the same time. Help me !!
No hassle with the unofficial handicap Bud?
After what I am after watching happen to this country over the last two years an honest declaration of a golf handicap for a charity outing is small cake !!!
What you can do is fill in your handicap of what you think it should be, this will give us an idea, then when we mail each team their final Tee-Time we will confirm what their teams handicap is.
From tomorrow I will remove a block of tee-times that have been booked and keep doing this until all tee times are gone. There are just a little more than 90 days left so get booking your time now.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on February 08, 2011, 10:04:55 AM
After what I am after watching happen to this country over the last two years an honest declaration of a golf handicap for a charity outing is small cake !!!
What you can do is fill in your handicap of what you think it should be, this will give us an idea, then when we mail each team their final Tee-Time we will confirm what their teams handicap is.
From tomorrow I will remove a block of tee-times that have been booked and keep doing this until all tee times are gone. There are just a little more than 90 days left so get booking your time now.
Just booked there for Saturday Bud. I only booked for myself at the moment. I'll let you know if I get a team together....
Thanks very much. I'll play you with Dessie & Bertie.(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/fennetec/saycheese-1.jpg?t=1297159766)
I've booked for the Friday. It's bound to be the best day weather wise :)
OK Lads and lassies, I am making another appeal now for people to place a booking for this event at www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com)
Bookings are coming in fierce slow and this is putting me under a bit of pressure. I expect Keaney to collect his firs Leinster Hurling medal this year so he is busy but will reply to all bookings this coming week. Please select a time from the time sheet at www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com)
You do not have to pay now, just make your booking.
Thanks very much.
Come on lads. This *is* happening, and Bud is putting a fierce amount of work into it. It's for two great causes, and gives us all a chance to do something worthwhile this year.
It'll be great craic and a good day/weekend, so have a chat with your friends and organise an aul' 4 ball. 50€ for a round of golf, in aid of two great causes, is a rare enough opportunity. To have a chance to partake in something like that with a host of like minded individuals is rarer still.
As I said, this is going to happen, so let's make it something we can be proud of, not something where other people will go 'another one of them internet yokes, all talk, no action'.
Yeah, agre with the above two posts. This is going to be great craic. I've two groups booked - we're having a lads weekend for all the ex-college crew. Don't get to meet up all that often with wives/kids now on the scene/horizon so this was a great opportunity.
I'd say once the ad appears in the Dubs programmes things wil hot up so GAABoarders have a great chance to "pre-book" if you like. Don't miss out!
Yeah. Thats the type of talk I want to hear. Get 'er lit up and keep 'er lit. President Cooney has now made a promise to attend providing there is no clash in his calendar and if we can get the bookins in we can concentrate on the real job of making it a weekend to remember. Remember, as Magpie said, it is only €50 per game when other golf classics were costing about €700 per team. If someone makes just one booking today it will make a difference to both charities.
I was just thinking, what type of band should we get for the nights on Friday & Saturday.
I was thinking of getting these lads http://www.nafiannamusic.com/ (http://www.nafiannamusic.com/)
If you click on their biography tab there are four senior hurlers there so they should be able to keep it pucked out or is Na Fianna and a few rousing rebel songs not politically correct these days.
They release their new single today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dScrhnaDfTo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dScrhnaDfTo)
Can someone suggest a band or bands for the Friday & Saturday. Remember, they have to be affordable bands.
Will you pm me your number Bud and I'll give you a shout tomorrow to sort out a few things.
I'll be playing after lunch Friday, staying over and playing Saturday.
Sorry Heffo, and anyone else. I will be out of action for two days, going into Hospital tomorrow 12pm after which I will be in la-la land for a day.
Conal can be contacted at 045-900670 though and bookings can be made on line. My number is 086-8219900.
Thanks to everyone who is helping with this. I will contact ye when I come out of my snooze on Tuesday.
Back again !!
Ok, if you go to www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com) now and click on the "SPONSORS" page you will find there a PDF File.
I am asking anyone that has the facility to do so to download this file and print it off and put it on your club notice board. This would save us postage and printing and I would really really appreciate if ye could do it. This is the add that is being put in all programs for Croke Park.
Also, some sponsorship came in today - Two Tickets for the GPA Gala night in November, Accommodation for two and a signed jersey of Team of The Year. I can see orangeman, Fear O.SB and a few more polishing up the drivers already.
Thanks very much.
EDIT:
If you happen to be from the Evening Herald, Independent, or any paper including provincial papers then you also have of course our full permission to download this file and ask your papers editor to put in in a prominent position on your sports section - even just once. We will list your paper as a sponsor for doing so.
Just click on www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com) go to Sponsors and download the file. Thank you all very much.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on February 14, 2011, 07:11:30 PM
Back again !!
Ok, if you go to www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com) now and click on the "SPONSORS" page you will find there a PDF File.
I am asking anyone that has the facility to do so to download this file and print it off and put it on your club notice board. This would save us postage and printing and I would really really appreciate if ye could do it. This is the add that is being put in all programs for Croke Park.
Also, some sponsorship came in today - Two Tickets for the GPA Gala night in November, Accommodation for two and a signed jersey of Team of The Year. I can see orangeman, Fear O.SB and a few more polishing up the drivers already.Thanks very much.
EDIT:
If you happen to be from the Evening Herald, Independent, or any paper including provincial papers then you also have of course our full permission to download this file and ask your papers editor to put in in a prominent position on your sports section - even just once. We will list your paper as a sponsor for doing so.
Just click on www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com) go to Sponsors and download the file. Thank you all very much.
:D ;D
class !
Hi Lads,
We unstickied this because it has gone a small bit quiet. Please go to the website and enter the event, let's make this thing happen. If you'd prefer, PM myself, heffo or Magpie Seanie in Bud's self enforced absence. We need to pick up the uptake here, or else it won't be worth our while, and that would be a real pity to let an opportunity like this slide by.
Come on now, no one cares whether you're any good or not!
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 22, 2011, 03:33:25 PM
Hi Lads,
We unstickied this because it has gone a small bit quiet. Please go to the website and enter the event, let's make this thing happen. If you'd prefer, PM myself, heffo or Magpie Seanie in Bud's self enforced absence. We need to pick up the uptake here, or else it won't be worth our while, and that would be a real pity to let an opportunity like this slide by.
Come on now, no one cares whether you're any good or not!
I've booked for Friday and intend to stay the night to have a few scoops with lads off the board. I might play sat as well if I have a pass. The last day out I didn't have a single respectable drive but because the format is
Scramble it doesn't matter. It is all for a good cause and a bit of craic.
Ah shut up.
Hi All,
At the moment the priority is to create awareness about the event and get as much exposure and people signed up as possible.
I have a jpeg of the ad which I can send onto anyone who could assist in publicising the event - so if you could stick if up on club websites, Facebook pages, local media etc etc
Also if anyone is planning on coming along if you could book your teetime
Cheers
Muppet, why did you edit your post? Now I look like a right arse. :) Heffo, will you send me that JPG?
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 22, 2011, 04:18:48 PM
Muppet, why did you edit your post? Now I look like a right arse. :) Heffo, will you send me that JPG?
;D I figured what I said must have read different to what I intended so I just left the first bit.
I don't know how bookings are going but I've two groups booked and look forward to it. Surely from all the people on this board alone we should have a huge crowd.
I don't know if this needs saying or not but anyway - if anyone is worried about anonymity they can just play under their regular name and not reveal their GAABoard identity.
I hate golf, usually play one round a year, it reflects my football, seldom sublime, often ridiculous. Played Elm Green a few years ago, drove the first tee shot straight and true and it landed just short of the green. My pitching is worse than my putting so out came the putter and what do you know, it went straight in, an eagle on the first. Thought I had the game sorted. 18 shots later on the second hole I was still nowhere near the green. >:(
Just booked a 4 ball for Tulfarris for midday, gonna round up the fourth in the next few days, stuck myself down for a handicap of 28, any chance I can play off the Ladies tees? :P
good man Croi, you can always rely on the Offaly lads.
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 23, 2011, 09:42:41 AM
good man Croi, you can always rely on the Offaly lads to sing like a canary
U better pray you don't end up on an adjoining fairway when I'm teeing off
Lads anyone who wants the poster can you pm me your email address
Thats classic Happy Gilmore stuff Croi.
My favourite is when you're bent over a putt, and you miss it, then stand up straight as quickly as possible and look as angry as possible. Then stomp round to take the next putt.
And miss that one too :D
I'd like to keep the focus and push on the hard work Bud and others have put into organising this, dont play much golf but will tag along to help out for these worthy causes. Music now lined up for entertainment on the Friday Night the 13th please check the website http://www.avonrigolf.com/index.html for details and get your team booked up.
Good man Mike
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2011, 10:07:20 AM
Thats classic Happy Gilmore stuff Croi.
My favourite is when you're bent over a putt, and you miss it, then stand up straight as quickly as possible and look as angry as possible. Then stomp round to take the next putt.
My particular favourite/hate is when you miss a 2 foot putt for a point and it ends up the same distance away from the hole as you started. The most annoying part though is when you can lean over from where you're standing and tap it in with whatever part of the club you wish.
Quote from: flantheman82 on February 25, 2011, 10:08:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2011, 10:07:20 AM
Thats classic Happy Gilmore stuff Croi.
My favourite is when you're bent over a putt, and you miss it, then stand up straight as quickly as possible and look as angry as possible. Then stomp round to take the next putt.
My particular favourite/hate is when you miss a 2 foot putt for a point and it ends up the same distance away from the hole as you started. The most annoying part though is when you can lean over from where you're standing and tap it in with whatever part of the club you wish.
3 worst words in golf. "You're still away".
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 25, 2011, 10:35:31 AM
Quote from: flantheman82 on February 25, 2011, 10:08:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2011, 10:07:20 AM
Thats classic Happy Gilmore stuff Croi.
My favourite is when you're bent over a putt, and you miss it, then stand up straight as quickly as possible and look as angry as possible. Then stomp round to take the next putt.
My particular favourite/hate is when you miss a 2 foot putt for a point and it ends up the same distance away from the hole as you started. The most annoying part though is when you can lean over from where you're standing and tap it in with whatever part of the club you wish.
3 worst words in golf. "You're still away".
I think you mean "It's still you"
Quote from: Orior on February 25, 2011, 10:49:32 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 25, 2011, 10:35:31 AM
Quote from: flantheman82 on February 25, 2011, 10:08:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2011, 10:07:20 AM
Thats classic Happy Gilmore stuff Croi.
My favourite is when you're bent over a putt, and you miss it, then stand up straight as quickly as possible and look as angry as possible. Then stomp round to take the next putt.
My particular favourite/hate is when you miss a 2 foot putt for a point and it ends up the same distance away from the hole as you started. The most annoying part though is when you can lean over from where you're standing and tap it in with whatever part of the club you wish.
3 worst words in golf. "You're still away".
I think you mean "It's still you"
Same thing.
Right lads. Any more for this worthy event? Please go to http://www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com) and enter your details.
Cheers
We will be updating the tee times on the website www.avonrigolf.com on Tuesday of next week and if they have preferred times to book them now and we will give GAA Boarders first choice of tee times as far as possible - If anyone wishes to book accommodation either at Avon Ri (3 bed house) or Tulfariss click Bud Wisers mail link on the home page for email of special rates
Has Bud gone into hiding?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2011, 08:01:46 PM
Has Bud gone into hiding?
He did say he was going off line for a while.
Bud might be offline, but he is looking in here, and I've been receiving emails from Conal Keaney, as I'm sure everyone else has been if you've signed up for the golf. If not, what the Jaysus are you waiting for?
Just an update. Popped back in here cause Conal Keaney is sick at the moment and will be out of action for a while. I will be deleting tee times over the weekend that have been taken, should have done it yesterday but Conal is out of the game at the moment so lets hope he is back soon.
In the next edition of the Program for Croke Park we are putting "TEXT GOLF" to a mobile phone number which is handier than trying to remember what the email address or phone number was - after you have lost the program. If you are in Croker and wanna play then just text the number and we will do the rest.
Fees remain low at just €50. Some characters and personalities lined up for the day. I am playing in Tulfarris tomorrow so when I am there I will ask about special rates for accommodation and post them on Monday, Avon Ri now almost booked out. You may still book at www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com)
I would like to thank the Evening Herald for giving us a free add as well, much appreciated and I will post them as a sponsor on our web page.
Thanks for now.
Lads, Bud has setup a Facebook Fan page for the event
http://www.facebook.com/pages/GAABoard-Golf-classic-in-aid-of-The-Cormac-Trust-Pieta-House/200344103327565?ref=ts#!/pages/GAABoard-Golf-classic-in-aid-of-The-Cormac-Trust-Pieta-House/200344103327565?sk=wall
Could anyone on Facebook 'Like' it and suggest to as many friends as possible
Cheers
Hi all. I have updated some of the tee times now at www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com) and you will see that we are starting to delete times as they are taken -( kinda like a Laois lead on a scoreboard being narrowed down by Kildare) In Sundays Program at Croke Park we have changed the format so instead of having a whole pile of email addresses and telephone numbers and websites you will see a little invitation to TEXT 'GOLF' to Conals phone number. A lot more tee times are gone now and I will update them later.
We have no ladies teams yet.
I would like to thank Heffo, AZ Offaly, Magpie, Kerry Mike, Hardy, Orangeman, All of a sludden and many more who are helping make this possible. I am actually doing nothing at all only the easy bits. Some of our members do not play golf but their moral support is very much appreciated. Special thanks to Frank Roche in Evening Herald and the publishers of the Programs for Croke Park and of course the Mods and the lads who keep GAABOARD.COM running so that we can all fight with each other.
The days are counting down now lads. Entry fees are €50 per person per day if you play Friday & Saturday and €60 if you only want to play on Saturday. We will line up a bit of music and craic during the week.
If you have any questions please email me from the Bud Wiser link on the website.
Lads I know a good few of ye are still considering this, or have decided to play but not officially registered yet, so get yerselves in gear. I have the 1.00 Saturday tee time booked for my fourball, and hopefully I have BC, Billy's Boots and Tatler Jack lined up. Can ye PM me lads if ye are ok for that Saturday?
Good men. If ye are booking accommodation yell at me first.
As AZ sez, if ye can book now it would be a real help. If by chance you have booked and if for any reason you can not make it then that is fully understandable - but - please please do not make a booking and not turn up. Times are tough at the moment for everybody so we are still keeping the fees to only €50. Muppet, if you read this, yes, you are booked, just have to update the site
I have to admit the bookings are coming a bit slow and this is putting a lot of pressure on us. We are advertising again in the Program for Croke Park but the time we are spending trying to get bookings would be better spent trying to get sponsorship.
Anyway shur, all we can do is our best. We have no players from Cork yet either. Met Babs Keating in Croker and he is going to play in his bare feet. Please remember, you don't have to be able to play golf to play in this event.
I think I might be registered for both Friday and Saturday, but I can only play Friday.
When you see all the Wicklow women that are coming down off the mountains and the pole dancers we have lined up you will want to be playing Saturday as well.
If there are any lads from Armagh who can't play golf and want to get involved we have a Clay Pigeon shooting range and we are proposing to run a small competition alongside the golf.
Orior, are you staying for the night?
Anyone needing accommodation needs to contact me immediately.
Thanks.
Bud, I'll want to be staying Saturday night. Don't fancy a drive back to Tipperary with a scatter of pints in me :)
I was going to stay Friday night, but are most people staying Saturday night if thats when the prizes are being given out?? (not that I need worry on that front!!)
Quote from: heffo on March 24, 2011, 09:14:16 AM
I was going to stay Friday night, but are most people staying Saturday night if thats when the prizes are being given out?? (not that I need worry on that front!!)
'mon heffo, Saturday night is when all the cool lads will be there :D
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 09:28:58 AM
Quote from: heffo on March 24, 2011, 09:14:16 AM
I was going to stay Friday night, but are most people staying Saturday night if thats when the prizes are being given out?? (not that I need worry on that front!!)
'mon heffo, Saturday night is when all the cool lads will be there :D
In that case I'm gonna bask in their reflected glory and stay Saturday!
Quote from: Bud Wiser on March 24, 2011, 08:02:28 AM
When you see all the Wicklow women that are coming down off the mountains and the pole dancers we have lined up you will want to be playing Saturday as well.
If there are any lads from Armagh who can't play golf and want to get involved we have a Clay Pigeon shooting range and we are proposing to run a small competition alongside the golf.
Orior, are you staying for the night?
Anyone needing accommodation needs to contact me immediately.
Thanks.
There's a few snipers from South Armagh that will have a serious advantage in the clay pidgeon shoot.
Sorry I wont be able to stay over - the wife gets terribly suspicious.
Quote from: heffo on March 24, 2011, 10:06:56 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 09:28:58 AM
Quote from: heffo on March 24, 2011, 09:14:16 AM
I was going to stay Friday night, but are most people staying Saturday night if thats when the prizes are being given out?? (not that I need worry on that front!!)
'mon heffo, Saturday night is when all the cool lads will be there :D
In that case I'm gonna bask in their reflected glory and stay Saturday!
Good stuff!
Anyone staying the Friday night??????
QuoteAnyone staying the Friday night
I'm planning to alright
Quote from: Declan on March 24, 2011, 11:08:56 AM
QuoteAnyone staying the Friday night
I'm planning to alright
Yeah, me too.
Saturday as well lads?
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 12:14:40 PM
Saturday as well lads?
Wasn't planning on staying Saturday but will probably hang around for a good bit of the evening.
Yerra stay.Sure you have to have a pint !
Depends on if we have a match on Sunday AZ or more importandly if the missus lets me Saturday might be a runner as well!!
Quote from: Declan on March 24, 2011, 01:24:17 PM
Depends on if we have a match on Sunday AZ or more importandly if the missus lets me Saturday might be a runner as well!!
Eloquently put. The same boat myself I'd say.
Am seriously bummed to be missing this lads. ???
Jaysus, don't let me stay on my own Saturday night ! :)
I'd say Kerry Mike is going to have some fun with this camera of his?
Lads, there is no need to worry about the Tee times on the website, we have more to fill in etc.
What I propose to do is this:
Later today when I get time I will put a PDF File for download on the website. First I will go to South County and Tulfarris and see if I can get special rates. Then I will put all the prices on the PDF File including a choice of menu for grub at the golf course after your game or at Avon Ri before the session starts. I will do my best to get lowest prices for steak or chicken or fish.
The form will ask for allthe information we need (confirmation of booking time, accommodation and meals required)
This is necessary because the different catering facilities at each location need to know for stock purposes if we have a large crowd which it now looks like we will.
Thanks again for all your cooperation.
If lads want to bring ladies there will be plenty for them to do and see around the place.
Thanks again for all your commitments, if amyone can get any kind of sponsorship please give us a shout.
QuoteI'd say Kerry Mike is going to have some fun with this camera of his?
Does that mean I can't drink !
Can you drink? I will fill you up to the gills Mike.
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Special accommodation rates have been given to anyone who wants to stay which I am sure Magpie will confirm are fairly chape.
Friday Night. www.nialtonerband.com (http://www.nialtonerband.com)
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Bookings still very slow lads. The big drive is on during the games in Croke Park on Saturday night. Get in early while all the special offers for GAA Boarders is still available.
Remember, you could win an invitation for two people with meals and accommodation to the GPA Gala night and a signed jersey of the GPA team of the year.
Right lads, only a few weeks to go. We have advertised in all match programs at Croke Park, Evening Herald and we are due a stint on TV3. We can't do much more than that, we have also notified a lot of clubs. With a final push as we enter the home straight we might fill up the remaining slots.
The good news is that we are now reducing the cost of the outing by way of including the steak dinner as inclusive in the price, so you get your round of golf and your steak and chips on return to Avon Ri - all for fifty euro !! To compensate for this we intend to raffle the tickets given us by the GPA for to attend their Gala Night with meal and accommodation and a signed jersey of the team of the year.(I can see orangeman rummaging through the small change already)
We have reserved ten houses at €100 per house, sleeps six plus what fits on the floor, or, you can book in to Tulfarris Hotel.
We have arranged Bluegrass Music, an Open (Kerry) Mike session and a Garth Brooks Tribute Band for the Friday and Saturday. Friday night is free 'cause Hardy & AZ are doing the singing followed by white collar boxing between meself and a laoislad.
Get your name in now, even if you do not know one end of a golf club from the other.
www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com)
Quote from: Bud Wiser on April 10, 2011, 10:56:04 AM
Right lads, only a few weeks to go. We have advertised in all match programs at Croke Park, Evening Herald and we are due a stint on TV3. We can't do much more than that, we have also notified a lot of clubs. With a final push as we enter the home straight we might fill up the remaining slots.
The good news is that we are now reducing the cost of the outing by way of including the steak dinner as inclusive in the price, so you get your round of golf and your steak and chips on return to Avon Ri - all for fifty euro !! To compensate for this we intend to raffle the tickets given us by the GPA for to attend their Gala Night with meal and accommodation and a signed jersey of the team of the year.(I can see orangeman rummaging through the small change already)
We have reserved ten houses at €100 per house, sleeps six plus what fits on the floor, or, you can book in to Tulfarris Hotel.
To compensate for this we intend to raffle the tickets given us by the GPA for to attend their Gala Night with meal and accommodation and a signed jersey of the team of the year.(I can see orangeman rummaging through the small change already)
We have arranged Bluegrass Music, an Open (Kerry) Mike session and a Garth Brooks Tribute Band for the Friday and Saturday. Friday night is free 'cause Hardy & AZ are doing the singing followed by white collar boxing between meself and a laoislad.
Get your name in now, even if you do not know one end of a golf club from the other.
www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com)
Very small change ! ;)
:D :D :D
I can almost picture you getting ready for your big night out, just like Clint in Gran Torino when he opens that old dusty box he has hidden in the basement.
Who's there on Saturday/Saturday night lads? Looking forward to meeting a few more of ye.
There's a spot on my fourball as well (Bud is this scramble or wha?) as Billy has unfortunately had to drop out due to impersonating Jose Mourinho in the North County Dublin u-14 Cup Final.
At the moment it's myself, Broken Cross (The rest of Crossmaglen is on another team, with THE cup), and hopefully Tatler Jack. Anyone else who wants to go for a nice walk while commiting unadulterated carnage on the flora and fauna of Wicklow is very welcome to join this fourball.
Hi AZ, I'm there the Sat alas have a stag in Wexford that night. Myself, Declan and Lynchbhoy + 1 have formed an unhealthy alliance between Dublin, Kildare and (London, Derry and Meath) who knows where Lynchbhoy is really from ;)
good stuff Dinny, see you there. Anyone else around Saturday/Saturday night?
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 11, 2011, 01:07:25 PM
good stuff Dinny, see you there. Anyone else around Saturday/Saturday night?
Small possibility I might do both now.
Good man, work on it. Sure we need somebody there to tell us not to be spending our money, and don't we know the country is fucked? :D
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 11, 2011, 02:21:45 PM
Good man, work on it. Sure we need somebody there to tell us not to be spending our money, and don't we know the country is fucked? :D
2 ifs at the moment.
One looks like it will happen and I won't know about the other till Friday week.
Sorry, back again to explain a few things.
There has been a posting on the Facebook page asking the questions "Is Conal Keaney running this? Is he a member of the GAA Discussion Board" This will give you an idea of how difficult it is to try and organize this event when we are asking people to try and get involved, as if it matters who is running it or who is a member of the GAA Discussion Board. Members of the GAA Discussion board, as reputable journalists will know, are anonymous.
There are several board members involved in the running of the outing and helping to get teams, AZ Offaly, Magpie, Heffo, Muppet and people like Declan and many more who are trying to help.
If anyone has any questions that concern them ring me at 0868219900 and I will certainly answer them. Better still, if you want to sponsor a hole, ring me instead of worrying about who is a member of the board.
UPDATE.
The band for the hooley afterwards will not cost anything. Yesterday we got sponsorship from Heineken for this. I will put their sponsorship on the web page later.
Because there are teams of four, one of the prizes we got was from the GPA of a meal for 2, accommodation for their Gala Night and a signed jersey of team of the year. Since this is for two people and there are four on a team, do ye think we should raffle this prize and make a few extra bob?
CHARITY.
Lads & lassies, please do not forget the two charities that are involved, you can give directly to them if you want to.
Thanks again.
It'd be great if this is a runaway success. I know people are up to their eyeballs trying to maintain some form of domestic financial stability but we'd spend a similar amount travelling the breadth of the country following our county or club. The charities will benefit greatly as a result, charities close to the heart of anyone interested in Gaelic Games. I'd imagine the nights will be deadly craic too. It'd be a good club/workplace get together as well
I know Bud is not a man for desiring pats on the back but he's selflessly forging ahead with something only very few would even consider attempting. He's a credit to the board.
Personally I cannot commit to anything at all for the forseeable future in terms of attendance but, as Bud says above, there are other ways to contribute.
I'd like to endorse the remarks of the previous speaker.
Just watching the Late Late show now and realising how important places like Pieta House are so folks as has been said even if you can't play or attend please help in other ways.
Quote from: Declan on April 15, 2011, 11:04:11 PM
Just watching the Late Late show now and realising how important places like Pieta House are so folks as has been said even if you can't play or attend please help in other ways.
Absolutely - it's a scramble so anyone who is an iffy golfer will be in good company. It's not the Ryder Cup so if you're even at pitch n putt level come along. It's a bit of fun and no-one will be taking the golf all too serious.
Fair play to Bud for driving this on and anyone else involved. If anyone else is in doubt just come along and have a great day and we'll all have a few pints after.
I might make the Friday as it happens. If anyone knows any inter-county players interested in getting involved PM me as I'm hoping to ramp up the publicity considerably in the coming weeks.
Thanks very much laosigaa.
Now lads, a small problem. (I keep thinking of that wan from Donegal who sued the Dating Agency because they ould lad she was introduced to would say nothing only "times are hard" !)
Two lads who I hope won't mind me naming them just for the purpose of explaining the situation I am in, have offered sponsorship of a hole between them. This is the only hole we have sponsorship for, so far, so we will ratchet this area up a bit next week.
We want complete transparency for every single euro that is raised and in order to do so it is our intention to list the number of teams and the number of sponsors on the website just like we have listed our sponsors to date. So, in this case, Zapatista & Fear on Strath Ban would, as an example be listed as "Hole 1 - Zap & FOSB."
We do not want to create an old Sunday morning Church collection scenario, or have anyone to feel there is pressure on them to do the same and under no circumstances do I want to see any board member slagging another for not sponsoring or playing. At the same time, every single contribution must be acknowledged or else there is no accountability.
What I propose to do is this. In the above case the two lads would nominate a GAA Club if they did not want to be named on the website. This would mean a Tee Box sponsorship would read like "Sponsored by Ballyboden St Enda's - Courtesy of Zap & FOSB" The sponsor will indicate at the time of sponsorship if they want listing with or without the extension.
That's it I am afraid for another few hours at which time I'll be back to name all the clubs throughout the country who have agreed to sponsor a hole.
how much to sponsor a hole bud?
I suppose there's nothing to stop a few posters clubbing together to sponsor a hole. Hardy and SS2 could have the Grammar Hole. Hardstation and Milltown the Pastie Bap Hole.
Also interested in hearing the answer to AZ's question.
We could do it that way O'Neill, have to guess who it is from the hint the sponsor gives.
Will I put you down for a sign with a big apostrophe ! :D Or Olly !!
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At the outset we intended this to be a fairly small event that would get a few of us together to drive an annual event. So when we meet up we can form some kind of committee to keep 'er lit and have a proper one in Hodson Baty or Lurgan or whatever next year.
I don't know how the rest of the lads feel but half of normal cost would be enough to sponsor a hole because in this case I have 36 of them and 36 tee boxes. Fifty Euro is enough and 100 euro is out of the question, but once again, please do not feel that anyone has to do this.
Here is the deal. Sponsor a hole for 50 euro, nominate your favourite club and if all holes are sponsored I will offer a good prize for a raffle for your nominated club. How's that?
Hi Bud,
I have €100 from Newport GAA Club, county Tipperary. If that's the cost of one hole, so be it. If it gets them a hole Friday and Saturday all the better. If just one day, make it Saturday so I can take a photo of it.
I'll tell ya a better one, I have a fella from Newport playing on my team.
There are sponsors coming in now fairly lively so this is what I propose to do.
I will create a file for download in Word format and stick it on the website. We will open an account this week. When you download the file please fill in all the information requested. I will put my email address on the file tfennelly@avonri.com
It is important that you let us know what accommodation requirements you need if any as we have reserved 10 houses. Houses may suit some and not others so contact Tulfarris Hotel.
I have to rush away now 'till Monday.
Ye are a great ould bunch of lads all the same. Thanks.
Hiya Bud,
Although neither myself nor Zapatista can make it ( :'() we'll sponsor a hole each for our home clubs @ €50 per hole:
Mise: Strabane Sigersons (http://www.strabanegaa.org/)
Agus seisean: St Dympna's GFC Dromore (http://www.dromoregfc.com/)
Can you let me know how I can get the dosh to you -- if necessary somewhere in Dublin will be no prob.
Good luck with it a chara.
Right lads, we now have to make a decision as to how long to book the courses for. Can you all do me a favor and ring Conal at 045 900670 (00-353-45900670) as soon as possible and confirm all bookings just one last time. This is extremely important. We need to fill the day or cancel half of it. So please ring in today because the last thing we want is No Show's.
We will leave a booking form at reception as well so if myself or Conal are not here please ask the girl to takle confirmation of your booking and time. Also, if you need accommodation please discuss this today.
Thanks.
Done. Just spoke to Conal and tee times and accomodation all sorted. Might be around the Saturday night as well if a couple of things fall into place. Really looking forward to it now.
Huge credit to Bud Wiser for the work on this. Leaving the charity aspect aside this is going to be a mighty bit of craic. When were going to raise a nice few quid for two very deserving charities it makes it a seriously great thing to be involved with.
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 18, 2011, 02:43:54 PM
Done. Just spoke to Conal and tee times and accomodation all sorted. Might be around the Saturday night as well if a couple of things fall into place. Really looking forward to it now.
Huge credit to Bud Wiser for the work on this. Leaving the charity aspect aside this is going to be a mighty bit of craic. When were going to raise a nice few quid for two very deserving charities it makes it a seriously great thing to be involved with.
Seanie is that for everyone or do we still each have to ring him?
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 18, 2011, 02:43:54 PM
Done. Just spoke to Conal and tee times and accomodation all sorted. Might be around the Saturday night as well if a couple of things fall into place. Really looking forward to it now.
Huge credit to Bud Wiser for the work on this. Leaving the charity aspect aside this is going to be a mighty bit of craic. When were going to raise a nice few quid for two very deserving charities it makes it a seriously great thing to be involved with.
Lads, try to stay Saturday night. I don't want to be sitting looking at Bud over a pint :)
Lads, 2 slots going on the prestigous AZOffaly/BrokenCrossbar1 team. With 3 All Ireland Senior Club medals between us, this is surely a team worth joining. We may have a third member in Tatler Jack, but we definitely have a slot free due to Billys Boots not being able to make it.
Let me know if you're interested (It's the Saturday round, at 1.10 pm). Also staying Saturday night for a couple of consolation pints.
Regards Saturday night negotiations have been started and are progressing well. Good chance I'll be around for it too.
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 18, 2011, 03:52:46 PM
Regards Saturday night negotiations have been started and are progressing well. Good chance I'll be around for it too.
Maith an fear.
Gentlemen. Keep them phone calls coming in to 045-900670. I will not be there today but ask for Conal. There are two things you can help me with.
1. If you are seeking accommodation try and figure out how ye are going to share, there are three rooms to a house, a setee and the three room s consist of Room 1= 1 Double, Room 2 = 1 Double and room 3 = 2 singles. Since we have no idea of how you propose to share please try and make up the numbers yourself before you ring us asking.
2 Some GAA.Board.com contributors are willing to sponsor a hole. Can I ask you please when you agree to do this to send me an email to tfennelly@avonri.com including the Logo of your club if any. Please state, on an A4 size sheet, "This Hole Sponsored by ............. on behalf of ................GAA Club.
Thanks lads.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on April 19, 2011, 09:31:01 AM
Gentlemen. Keep them phone calls coming in to 045-900670. I will not be there today but ask for Conal. There are two things you can help me with.
1. If you are seeking accommodation try and figure out how ye are going to share, there are three rooms to a house, a setee and the three room s consist of Room 1= 1 Double, Room 2 = 1 Double and room 3 = 2 singles. Since we have no idea of how you propose to share please try and make up the numbers yourself before you ring us asking.
2 Some GAA.Board.com contributors are willing to sponsor a hole. Can I ask you please when you agree to do this to send me an email to tfennelly@avonri.com including the Logo of your club if any. Please state, on an A4 size sheet, "This Hole Sponsored by ............. on behalf of ................GAA Club.
Thanks lads.
Did you get my A4 sheet Bud? Was it okay?
Also lads, now looking for two team members. Tatler Jack had to drop out, unfortunately.
It's a scramble format, which means everyone, no matter how good or bad, will be able to contribute. All we want is two lads willing to go for a nice walk around Tulfarris, while beating an inanimate object to death, as a prelude for drinking pints afterwards.
Did you get my A4 sheet Bud? Was it okay?
Sorry AZ, I wasn't there today- sowing a few spuds and a few cabbage plants. Fecking Massey 25 is near fecked from me putting in my own concoction of TVO. I will check in the morning.
QuoteAlso lads, now looking for two team members. Tatler Jack had to drop out, unfortunately.
It's a scramble format, which means everyone, no matter how good or bad, will be able to contribute. All we want is two lads willing to go for a nice walk around Tulfarris, while beating an inanimate object to death, as a prelude for drinking pints afterwards.
AZ stick me in for the Sat on the Team of Champions . Need to find me a set of Clubs or failing that one of those Wavin Hurleys!!
Great stuff Mike. Down to our last spot now lads. Armagh. Kerry and Offaly. A man from Connacht would give us the Royal Flush. And with Kerry Mike's addition, we're still at 3 All Ireland Senior club medals :D
Although should point out that were I to leave the team, we'd also have 3 AISC medals :)
I think KM has played with or against Maurice Fitz though!
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 19, 2011, 08:19:19 PM
Great stuff Mike. Down to our last spot now lads. Armagh. Kerry and Offaly. A man from Connacht would give us the Royal Flush. And with Kerry Mike's addition, we're still at 3 All Ireland Senior club medals :D
Although should point out that were I to leave the team, we'd also have 3 AISC medals :)
I think KM has played with or against Maurice Fitz though!
Can you put me on standby? I'm on my own I'll be looking for a slot. I hope to finalise my own plans on Friday next and maybe bring one or two more but I will know nothing until Friday evening.
This Friday coming muppet? No bother, I'll put you down as a provo.
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 19, 2011, 08:27:12 PM
This Friday coming muppet? No bother, I'll put you down as a provo.
:D
I'd love to be over home for this alright. Would be good to get out for a few holes with you boys.
QuoteI think KM has played with or against Maurice Fitz though!
Maurice use to keep the ball kicked out to me alright. I might ask him for a medal for the day!!
Quote from: Puckoon on April 19, 2011, 09:04:51 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 19, 2011, 08:27:12 PM
This Friday coming muppet? No bother, I'll put you down as a provo.
:D
I'd love to be over home for this alright. Would be good to get out for a few holes with you boys.
We could set up a webcam so you could give us a few tunes while we sup and talk shite.
Team of twenty five women joined us yesterday lads so that should up the anti a bit !!
QuoteTeam of twenty five women joined us yesterday lads so that should up the anti a bit !!
Thats a great coup getting all the Cork footballers to sign up. Noel O'Leary, Eoin Cadagon and Nicholas Murphy swinging away on a Golf course should keep me occupied for a while :P
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 19, 2011, 08:19:19 PM
I think KM has played with or against Maurice Fitz though!
theres prob a few of us on the board that applies to i'd say !
he played for UCC.
Declan / Dinny - my +1 has just told me he is unavailable for selection on that Friday.
OK LB - A lot of the lads I'd ask have communion that weekend so if anyone else wants to join us let us know otherwise I'll ask around - Dinny ?
Quote from: Declan on April 20, 2011, 01:54:44 PM
OK LB - A lot of the lads I'd ask have communion that weekend so if anyone else wants to join us let us know otherwise I'll ask around - Dinny ?
Leave it with me.
Quote from: Dinny Breen on April 20, 2011, 03:41:33 PM
Quote from: Declan on April 20, 2011, 01:54:44 PM
OK LB - A lot of the lads I'd ask have communion that weekend so if anyone else wants to join us let us know otherwise I'll ask around - Dinny ?
Leave it with me.
:o :o
oh Jeezus, Declan please see if you can round up someone from the board or this looney will have his man servant joining our 'quartet.
I hope you know that Dinny's butler is there to drive his golf cart and tow the 'food and drinks trolley' around behind him (gin and vintage champagne btw).
The odd time Dinny even hits his own shots !
Sounds good to me!!
Quote from: Declan on April 20, 2011, 03:46:14 PM
Sounds good to me!!
...only if the greedy b****d would share !
the tally ho brigade will grace us with their presence as 'it amuses them' to walk with the 'common people' - but they wont allow us to quaff from their supply. 'ditch water for the peasants' as Dinny oft says !
Dinnys Range rover makes Stephen Irelands look demure!
Bud/lads, the team I was hoping to enter has fallen apart at the seams, just checked the website there and my registration doesn't seem to have gone through so no worries on canceling it. If anyone still has room for a +1 and wants to be made look like a pro I'll happily fulfill that brief (disclaimer: I may pilfer your backup ball supply instead of spending half the day searching for balls in rough, ponds or housing estates like that nordie chap).
Edit: maybe I'll just hang out with Dinny's butler and the trolley for the day :P
Croí I have just asked a mate, if he can't make it you are more than welcome to be our 4th. Although be warned playing with LB will be like playing with a modern version of neolithic man expect uglier....
And for the record due to recessionary times I've had to let my butler go, he has returned home to his family in Dublin.
Quote from: Dinny Breen on April 20, 2011, 04:04:52 PM
Croí I have just asked a mate, if he can't make it you are more than welcome to be our 4th. Although be warned playing with LB will be like playing with a modern version of neolithic man expect uglier....
And for the record due to recessionary times I've had to let my butler go, he has returned home to his family in Dublin.
unfortunately this is true, and a couple of years ago I was beaten by a first time player - I really am crap at golf.
Dinny, what about your valet?, Groundsmen, Gardeners, hand maidens, kitchen staff ?
are their jobs safe?
Quote from: Dinny Breen on April 20, 2011, 04:04:52 PM
Croí I have just asked a mate, if he can't make it you are more than welcome to be our 4th. Although be warned playing with LB will be like playing with a modern version of neolithic man expect uglier....
And for the record due to recessionary times I've had to let my butler go, he has returned home to his family in Dublin.
Gentleman
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on April 20, 2011, 04:30:08 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on April 20, 2011, 04:04:52 PM
Croí I have just asked a mate, if he can't make it you are more than welcome to be our 4th. Although be warned playing with LB will be like playing with a modern version of neolithic man expect uglier....
And for the record due to recessionary times I've had to let my butler go, he has returned home to his family in Dublin.
Gentleman
dont start, he'll have you tugging your forelock and lying down in puddles for him to cross over if you keep that craic up and you are playing the round with us !!
QuoteDinny, what about your valet?, Groundsmen, Gardeners, hand maidens, kitchen staff ?
are their jobs safe?
Of course, one has to live old bean.
Quote from: lynchbhoy on April 20, 2011, 04:32:49 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on April 20, 2011, 04:30:08 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on April 20, 2011, 04:04:52 PM
Croí I have just asked a mate, if he can't make it you are more than welcome to be our 4th. Although be warned playing with LB will be like playing with a modern version of neolithic man expect uglier....
And for the record due to recessionary times I've had to let my butler go, he has returned home to his family in Dublin.
Gentleman
dont start, he'll have you tugging your forelock and lying down in puddles for him to cross over if you keep that craic up and you are playing the round with us !!
I don't think I'm long enough sir
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LB/Dinny/Declan/Croi - are you staying in the Avon Rí on Friday night?
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 20, 2011, 05:51:15 PM
LB/Dinny/Declan/Croi - are you staying in the Avon Rí on Friday night?
I'm working on it Seanie, have a stag in Wexford the Saturday night and might have to work sat morn for a short while so up in the air a little bit.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on April 20, 2011, 03:59:08 PM
Bud/lads, the team I was hoping to enter has fallen apart at the seams, just checked the website there and my registration doesn't seem to have gone through so no worries on canceling it. If anyone still has room for a +1 and wants to be made look like a pro I'll happily fulfill that brief (disclaimer: I may pilfer your backup ball supply instead of spending half the day searching for balls in rough, ponds or housing estates like that nordie chap).
Edit: maybe I'll just hang out with Dinny's butler and the trolley for the day :P
Lads, Don't worry about the registration of the times that much, for now anyway. Just keep sending in your names and preferred time, we will have to juggle them around next week. We have twenty five ladies playing on the Saturday so we are going to let them off around 1pm - 2pm.
Four/25= Put down the six and carry one, so there will be one lady over, over what I don't know but we will ader have to find three more ladies for her or she will have to tog out with three men.
QuoteLB/Dinny/Declan/Croi - are you staying in the Avon Rí on Friday night?
I am Seanie - Though speaking with Conal the other day he said that accomodation would be sorted nearer the time
Feck, what have I gotten myself into here. I'm heading down on the Friday, looking a for a game and to take some money from a few suckers. Any two or three balls with a free slot?
Quote from: Declan on April 21, 2011, 08:29:12 AM
QuoteLB/Dinny/Declan/Croi - are you staying in the Avon Rí on Friday night?
I am Seanie - Though speaking with Conal the other day he said that accomodation would be sorted nearer the time
Good stuff.
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 21, 2011, 12:33:45 PM
Quote from: Declan on April 21, 2011, 08:29:12 AM
QuoteLB/Dinny/Declan/Croi - are you staying in the Avon Rí on Friday night?
I am Seanie - Though speaking with Conal the other day he said that accomodation would be sorted nearer the time
Good stuff.
Cant stay over Seanie. Might see you Fri afternoon/evening before I head off though
What's the format, is it scramble?*
* please be scramble, please, please
Think its a scramble alright - no pressure
Quote from: Dinny Breen on April 21, 2011, 01:55:41 PM
What's the format, is it scramble?*
* please be scramble, please, please
Scramble is great. Last time Heffo and Magpie Seanie did the hitting and I.....eh.....em.....holed a putt at least once.
Scramble is the business for social outings like this.
Great, not sure if Lynchbhoy has a GUI so I assume he'll be on 18? Is that right? And what will the sum of our total handicapps be divided by, I am interested in this as myself and Croí have 2 handicapps even the ladies would be embarrassed by
The only "scramble" I'll be at will involve scrambling looking for a ball!!!!
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on April 21, 2011, 04:05:05 PM
The only "scramble" I'll be at will involve scrambling looking for a ball!!!!
and touting for sponsorship too no doubt (I havent done that yet btw...I will)
I dont have gui handicap. I suspect I'll be barred from playing golf some time soon as a menace to the fairways and greens though
Just googled scramble (no joke), liking the sound of that, only need to bring the 18 balls with me now, I'll nominate myself as the D player. Have sourced a set of clubs for the big day out and told her indoors I was heading away golfing with another load of lads she's never met. "Well for ya". Will test the water about staying over at an opportune time over the sunny weekend, would hope to.
QuoteJust googled scramble (no joke), liking the sound of that, only need to bring the 18 balls with me now, I'll nominate myself as the D player. Have sourced a set of clubs for the big day out and told her indoors I was heading away golfing with another load of lads she's never met. "Well for ya". Will test the water about staying over at an opportune time over the sunny weekend, would hope to.
No handicap either, except for a wonky ankle as a result of a joust with a rake of Slovakian Beer many moons ago, but the scramble will really suit my golf "skills" too. AZ and BC1 you have been warned. At least I knew what a scramble was !
I've been a society golfer for about 15 years and thats the first time I've come across a scramble.
Sounds crap to me, lol. Could be a few arguments about the best drive (longest isnt always the best - ohh err missus). Same thing with putts. A two foot down hiller is harder than a five foot uphiller. It also means that you have 3 others right beside you when you swing the club. I like everyone to look away when I swing (then I can secretly pick it up and throw the ball).
Are you allowed to laugh when someone takes an air shot?
Actually we need helpers who know all the rules to get involved on the day. As far as I am aware there is a rule in there somewhere that sez you can't throw the ball and must hit it with a selection from 14 clubs. About three days before the event we will announce the final figures on the website. At that stage we will all agree the format to be played.
On another issue, people like orangeman want to sponsor holes on the day but do not know how to do it by way of making payment.
This is what I want you lads to do because I am not setting up a credit card payment facility on the site and I am certainly not going to pay the commission rates others are asking to do it.
There are two ways you can make payments, one is send a cheque by post. If you are doing this and you are writing a cheque that has a sterling bank account then please:
1. Make cheque payable to Cormac Trust Fund.
2. Cross the cheque and state A/C Payee Only
3 Pop it in the post addressed to, Conal Keaney, Avon Ri, Blessington Lakeshore, Blessington Co. Wicklow.
If your cheque is in Euro, then make it payable to Pieta House, and follow instructions 1 & 2 above. We will balance out the total figures to be equal at the end anyway so it does not matter which charity you make it out to.
Do not post a cheque without crossing it and marking A/C Payee.
Finally, for today anyway, I am saying again that we should not lose sight of what we are about here, the two charities. There are some horrific stories emerging every day about suicides, some unfortunately related to bullying and a service like Pieta House can make all the difference. In the same way, an awareness of how lives can be saved with defibrillators can slip away into the background were it not for the Cormack Trust Fund. In the last year we had lives saved because of the work that the Cormac Trust fund is doing and in one case, a Dublin Club player was revived with the last shot in the charge of a Defib. He subsequently drove to Tyrone to thank Cormacs Mam personally. All sponsorships will be acknowledged.
I see's that the best supporters of our Golf Classic, Crossmaglen Rangers, are holding their own on 8th July at Concra Wood, Castleblaney, pictured below. Similar settings or what?
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Castleblaney
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Tulfarriss
Perhaps a few of us will return the compliment to the boys in Black & Amber?
Quote from: Bud Wiser on April 24, 2011, 09:58:18 AM
If your cheque is in Euro, then make it payable to Pieta House, and follow instructions 1 & 2 above. We will balance out the total figures to be equal at the end anyway so it does not matter which charity you make it out to.
Do not post a cheque without crossing it and marking A/C Payee.
Cheque for two (sponsorships) now in the post Bud... honestly! ;)
Thank you very much. You are a decent man.
Muppet, did you sort out your arrangements for the Saturday? We still have 1 spot free on the All Star BC, KM and AZ team. In further news, I was out on the gallops last Sunday in Slieve Russell, well on the Par 3 gallops at least. First time out this year, and I only lost 1 ball. We're in good shape, coming along nicely. I presume Kerry Mike and Broken Cross are also practising hard?
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 28, 2011, 10:26:21 AM
Muppet, did you sort out your arrangements for the Saturday? We still have 1 spot free on the All Star BC, KM and AZ team. In further news, I was out on the gallops last Sunday in Slieve Russell, well on the Par 3 gallops at least. First time out this year, and I only lost 1 ball. We're in good shape, coming along nicely. I presume Kerry Mike and Broken Cross are also practising hard?
Brokencrossbar has 26.2 mile to think about on Monday. After that he can start to think about meandering over 5 mile of grass and bunkers.
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 28, 2011, 10:26:21 AM
Muppet, did you sort out your arrangements for the Saturday? We still have 1 spot free on the All Star BC, KM and AZ team. In further news, I was out on the gallops last Sunday in Slieve Russell, well on the Par 3 gallops at least. First time out this year, and I only lost 1 ball. We're in good shape, coming along nicely. I presume Kerry Mike and Broken Cross are also practising hard?
Don't think I can stay for saturday night. I will play the sat though as well as the friday.
I hope the other 3 can drive as I am of the '
four right' variety of golfer.
Quote from: muppet on April 28, 2011, 11:53:44 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 28, 2011, 10:26:21 AM
Muppet, did you sort out your arrangements for the Saturday? We still have 1 spot free on the All Star BC, KM and AZ team. In further news, I was out on the gallops last Sunday in Slieve Russell, well on the Par 3 gallops at least. First time out this year, and I only lost 1 ball. We're in good shape, coming along nicely. I presume Kerry Mike and Broken Cross are also practising hard?
Don't think I can stay for saturday night. I will play the sat though as well as the friday.
I hope the other 3 can drive as I am of the 'four right' variety of golfer.
Are you on our team so? The truly inclusive Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht Combo?
I'm struggling to get a team together for Friday (will have one on the Saturday) - are there any free spots left on anyone's team for Friday? preferably after lunch..
Cheers
Heffo - I will defo have a slot. Have 3 tee times booked for 3pm Friday and only 10 definites so far. You're more than welcome to join us.
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 29, 2011, 09:30:19 AM
Quote from: muppet on April 28, 2011, 11:53:44 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 28, 2011, 10:26:21 AM
Muppet, did you sort out your arrangements for the Saturday? We still have 1 spot free on the All Star BC, KM and AZ team. In further news, I was out on the gallops last Sunday in Slieve Russell, well on the Par 3 gallops at least. First time out this year, and I only lost 1 ball. We're in good shape, coming along nicely. I presume Kerry Mike and Broken Cross are also practising hard?
Don't think I can stay for saturday night. I will play the sat though as well as the friday.
I hope the other 3 can drive as I am of the 'four right' variety of golfer.
Are you on our team so? The truly inclusive Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht Combo?
Count me in for the Rainbow Coalition. Cheers.
Perfect, great stuff. The only team rule is no talking about the economy, or else I'll fire you into the lake ! :)
QuoteCount me in for the Rainbow Coalition. Cheers.
All sorted so, I need to get a bit of practise in, and find me a set of clubs, other than that we will be rocking.
Lads just so we have complete openness and transparency I have never, ever swung a golf club in any game format. Anyone who laughs at my airshots gets wedged, anyone who titters at me hitting the water gets the putter up their birdie! Just want everyone to be aware of that:)
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on April 29, 2011, 12:15:30 PM
Lads just so we have complete openness and transparency I have never, ever swung a golf ball in any game format...
Since you're a complete newbie BC1 I'll give you a generous tip that might be handy: it's the
club you swing,
not the ball! ;)
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 29, 2011, 10:28:50 AM
Heffo - I will defo have a slot. Have 3 tee times booked for 3pm Friday and only 10 definites so far. You're more than welcome to join us.
Perfect Seanie - count me in so cheers
Don't know what you mean FoSb ;)
QuoteLads just so we have complete openness and transparency I have never, ever swung a golf club in any game format. Anyone who laughs at my airshots gets wedged, anyone who titters at me hitting the water gets the putter up their birdie! Just want everyone to be aware of that:)
This could make for a very long round of Golf, at least I have played before, its two years though since I played a full round. I think we'd better all invest in a bag of balls
Quote from: Kerry Mike on April 29, 2011, 01:05:32 PM
QuoteLads just so we have complete openness and transparency I have never, ever swung a golf club in any game format. Anyone who laughs at my airshots gets wedged, anyone who titters at me hitting the water gets the putter up their birdie! Just want everyone to be aware of that:)
This could make for a very long round of Golf, at least I have played before, its two years though since I played a full round. I think we'd better all invest in a bag of balls
Don't worry lads, it's a scramble, we'll be grand. We'll get one of us to tee off with the putter, and if the other 3 hit it into the wild west, we'll just use the safe position for shot number two. Repeat ad nauseum.
Based on some of the comments, I'm assuming there will be some effort in educating the non players (not regular anyway) on how to repair divots, pitch marks, not take carts onto greens, general course etiquette etc......?
The amount of societies that go out a dig up courses into sh1te is unbelievable and it creates a lot of bad press. It would be especially a good idea in this instance since there is a monthly medal on in South County on the Sunday after. If the course is in sh1te every member will be slagging off the event which IMO would detract from what you are doing and put the hopes of making it an annual event out the window.
good point BigFella, and I'm sure there'll be at least one person in every group who is more than aware. However the thing about divots etc is pure laziness, and I think some people that do that know all about etiquette. It's just manners.
Does that include not acting the bollox with the golf buggys? :'(
Some things you mightn't think you'd need to tell people, but all have been seen at society outings:
No iron or wood shots off greens.
No dropping a ball down your trouser leg when you've lost one.
No football boots.
No horseplay (including bringing a horse onto the course).
No filling holes with water so putts don't drop.
No jousting competitions with flags.
No picnics on the course, especially on the greens (female followers please note).
No audible farting on someone's backswing. No hooking either.
QuoteNo iron or wood shots off greens.
No dropping a ball down your trouser leg when you've lost one.
No football boots.
No horseplay (including bringing a horse onto the course).
No filling holes with water so putts don't drop.
No jousting competitions with flags.
No picnics on the course, especially on the greens (female followers please note).
No audible farting on someone's backswing. No hooking either.
I thought this was supposed to be a fun day out !!
Quote from: Hardy on April 29, 2011, 03:20:14 PM
Some things you mightn't think you'd need to tell people, but all have been seen at society outings:
No iron or wood shots off greens.
No dropping a ball down your trouser leg when you've lost one.
No football boots.
No horseplay (including bringing a horse onto the course).
No filling holes with water so putts don't drop.
No jousting competitions with flags.
No picnics on the course, especially on the greens (female followers please note).
No audible farting on someone's backswing. No hooking either.
You forgot:
No playing snooker on the greens using clubs as cue's.
Quote from: Hardy on April 29, 2011, 03:20:14 PM
Some things you mightn't think you'd need to tell people, but all have been seen at society outings:
No iron or wood shots off greens.
No dropping a ball down your trouser leg when you've lost one.
No football boots.
No horseplay (including bringing a horse onto the course).
No filling holes with water so putts don't drop.
No jousting competitions with flags.
No picnics on the course, especially on the greens (female followers please note).
No audible farting on someone's backswing. No hooking either.
You'd be surprised how common this is ::)
Bigfella - you're f**king joking me?
I take it that a 3rd man tackle on the Kerry man is out of the question?
They are allowed but I dont expect the Offaly or Mayo man to back me up !!
Quote from: Kerry Mike on April 29, 2011, 05:15:48 PM
They are allowed but I dont expect the Offaly or Mayo man to back me up !!
Some things never change :P
Quote from: Puckoon on April 29, 2011, 04:49:25 PM
Bigfella - you're f**king joking me?
Nope seen it 4 times in less than 2 years i've playing, 2 times the boys were chased on the 1st tee box.
Also these are good courses, where you definitely wouldn't expect it.
Now for some bad news. As you know, we booked both courses for a full day.
We have tried to promote this every way we could and the numbers have not come in. We have advertisd in golf clubs, Evening Herald, and in the programs for Croke Park for all Dublins home league games.
Both courses have been very fair and understanding but if you remember the snow you will appreciate that they had no income from November to February so they want to either (A) make sure they are paid for every hour of the course or (B) Have the vacant times relenquished as from tomorrow.
It has been impossible to get teams entered and it appears the money is simply not there. We would have enough teams for an ordinary golf society outing but if we were to take out the cost of prizes, even small trophies after reducing the fees to €40 for a game of golf with a steak dinner it will not work.
We will make a final decision later today but Friday looks like it is gone anyway. To those who had made serious commitments like driving down from Belfast and Sligo I will contact you by PM later today.
Shite.
Is Saturday safe Bud?
Feck, that's disappointing. We'll still be good for Saturday. Bud - I'm sending you a pm.
Lad's, sorry about not replying to you individually, yep both days are OK and there will be a good bit of craic. However, without the numbers the fundraising element of things will not be great. AZ, Seannie, Muppet and many many more from the board supported this even more than I did but alas there is no money out there and that is the simple fact.
For now please do not send any cheques for sponsorship (F.O.S.B. , AZ etc, I will contact you all on this issue but no cheques will be cashed) because the number of teams entered would not provide for payment of prizes let alone make a profit for the charities.
Now, that is the downside but shure we can have a bit of craic anyway.
I do not want people to be travelling down from Belfast and Crossmaglen while at the same time you are of course all most welcome. The likes of Mag Sean, Az, and in particular Declan and a few more who had made firm commitments deserve free accommodation and if you do travel now having made the commitment I will facilitate that. You are a great bunch of lads as are the likes of Hardy/FearOSB/ Orangeman/ONeill(without the apostrophe) etc.
However, having reduced the price of the event down to €40, including a steak dinner and allowing for the fact that green fees and the leg of the bullock had to be paid forout of that €40 before we could allocate the balance to the charities we did need numbers. They were hard to get.
There is still a good night or two in it and perhaps GPA will let us raffle their tickets. For now do not send sponsorship cheques.
Tee times Friday 3pm - 4pm. Saturday 2pm - 4pm.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 03, 2011, 08:08:26 PM
Lad's, sorry about not replying to you individually, yep both days are OK and there will be a good bit of craic. However, without the numbers the fundraising element of things will not be great. AZ, Seannie, Muppet and many many more from the board supported this even more than I did but alas there is no money out there and that is the simple fact.
For now please do not send any cheques for sponsorship (F.O.S.B. , AZ etc, I will contact you all on this issue but no cheques will be cashed) because the number of teams entered would not provide for payment of prizes let alone make a profit for the charities.
Now, that is the downside but shure we can have a bit of craic anyway.
I do not want people to be travelling down from Belfast and Crossmaglen while at the same time you are of course all most welcome. The likes of Mag Sean, Az, and in particular Declan and a few more who had made firm commitments deserve free accommodation and if you do travel now having made the commitment I will facilitate that. You are a great bunch of lads as are the likes of Hardy/FearOSB/ Orangeman/ONeill(without the apostrophe) etc.
However, having reduced the price of the event down to €40, including a steak dinner and allowing for the fact that green fees and the leg of the bullock had to be paid forout of that €40 before we could allocate the balance to the charities we did need numbers. They were hard to get.
There is still a good night or two in it and perhaps GPA will let us raffle their tickets. For now do not send sponsorship cheques.
Tee times Friday 3pm - 4pm. Saturday 2pm - 4pm.
So Friday is still on? In that case I'll play both days but for the moment it looks like I can only stay the Friday. I have nothing booked for accommodation but have no issues paying for it Bud.
Bud - like muppet I'll play both days and stay on Friday and don't be worrying about accommodation costs
I'm still on for playing, pints and staying Saturday Bud, and don't be mad about the accomodation, of course I'll pay for a bed. (Or I'll sleep in a bunker)
Cash the cheque Bud, so long as it goes to the charity (or charities) and not down the hatch on a session there's no prob ;)
Bud - we'll happily pay for the accomodation so don't worry about that. Its already at a great rate so don't reduce it any more. Just a quick one as I've a few lads to organise - is there any way we could play early on Saturday (11am - ish) as a few of the lads were keen to get inished early on Saturday. If its an issue then we'll just have to do without them.
1 week to go lads. Really looking forward to this now. It might be scaled down a bit, but I still reckon we'll get a few bob to send off to the charities.
Out of small acorns mighty oaks do grow.
BC, KM and Muppet, I hope ye are practising as hard as I am? Remember if you get the club right, and give a little flick of the wrist, the ball will come up out of the water no problem. Keep at it.
Yep should be great alright and as AZ said from small beginnings etc. I reckon Lynchbhoy, Dinny, Croi and myself will be bringing along calculators as well as waders ;) ;)
I will be on for pints on the Sat too, planning permission for the overnight is still at the final approval stage ! Though the fact I've let her off to Punchestown today with a groups of WAGS should earn me the few brownie points required.
BTW anyone got a spare set of clubs in the garage or attic ? May have to spend a few minutes on the putting green and driving range to get into the swing of it on Sat morning , you dont want to be peaking too early !
Jaysus the Kerry lad is starting the cute-hoorism early...
QuoteJaysus the Kerry lad is starting the cute-hoorism early...
No such thing as too early..
I've got the release form signed for the Fri night & raring to go. Loosened out the swing down in Mick Lyons course in Enfield a couple of weeks ago, I did observe the etiquette and replaced all the divots on the greens. Outing was deemed a success though as I found nearly as many balls as were lost.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 06, 2011, 11:20:21 AM
1 week to go lads. Really looking forward to this now. It might be scaled down a bit, but I still reckon we'll get a few bob to send off to the charities.
Out of small acorns mighty oaks do grow.
BC, KM and Muppet, I hope ye are practising as hard as I am? Remember if you get the club right, and give a little flick of the wrist, the ball will come up out of the water no problem. Keep at it.
Early odds * for the fourball:
KM 5/4 F
BC 2/1
AZ 2/1
Muppet 100/1
Overall odds *
Lynchboy Evens
Magpie S 3/1
Heffo 7/2
KM 4/1
Croí 4/1
Dinny 6/1
Declan 6/1
BC 8/1
AZ 8/1
Bud 8/1
Muppet 200/1
*
Note the odds are subject to radical change before during and after the golf, food and pintsWho else is playing?
Sure it's a scramble you langer. On that basis, I'd say it's Muppet/BC/KM/AZ @ 8/11F,
80-1 Bar
Have obtained a pass for Friday night, I think my wife realises what I shit golfer am I and feels sorry for me that I have to display my skills publicly and considering I am off to a Stag Saturday night that will tell you how bad a golfer I am....
So what are the rules around the scramble - what is our handicapp divided by, does lowest GUI have to drive first everytime, do we have to play at least 1 drive from each 4 ball member etc etc...
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 06, 2011, 04:18:22 PM
Have obtained a pass for Friday night, I think my wife realises what I shit golfer am I and feels sorry for me that I have to display my skills publicly and considering I am off to a Stag Saturday night that will tell you how bad a golfer I am....
So what are the rules around the scramble - what is our handicapp divided by, does lowest GUI have to drive first everytime, do we have to play at least 1 drive from each 4 ball member etc etc...
Scramble rules typically are - No handicaps, Each member has to contribute at least 4 tee shots. There's other variations then, such as number of putts etc.
Maybe I should give a quick explanation of what a scramble is? (Texas Scramble is probably the easiest)
Don't think handicaps come into it in a scramble Dinny - but I could be wrong.
I remember having to take the walk of shame up to the 18th tee at Omagh one day in a scramble, as everyone had to have three drives that counted - and I only had two coming off the 17th. It was awful - my fourball -the fourball on the 16th fairway (had to stand aside to let me tee off as they share a fairway), and the fourball on the 17th green all watching. Horrible feeling.
QuoteKM 5/4 F
FFS the bookies are going to clean up
Quote from: muppet on May 06, 2011, 04:06:00 PM
Croí 4/1
Radical change or not that's mental :D
Disclaimer: Busted my thumb playing Junior football last night so unless there's such a thing as a set of long clubs to go with a long putter the ball won't get off the tee box four times.
AZ, Puckoon every scramble I've played in totals the handicaps and divides by 6 usually otherwise 4 low handicapers would just clean up. Ya got give us some hope...
I think the only hope you can find is that there doesn't seem to be ANY low handicappers going out from the board - never mind 4 in the same team...
;D
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 06, 2011, 04:20:48 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 06, 2011, 04:18:22 PM
Have obtained a pass for Friday night, I think my wife realises what I shit golfer am I and feels sorry for me that I have to display my skills publicly and considering I am off to a Stag Saturday night that will tell you how bad a golfer I am....
So what are the rules around the scramble - what is our handicapp divided by, does lowest GUI have to drive first everytime, do we have to play at least 1 drive from each 4 ball member etc etc...
Scramble rules typically are - No handicaps, Each member has to contribute at least 4 tee shots. There's other variations then, such as number of putts etc.
Maybe I should give a quick explanation of what a scramble is? (Texas Scramble is probably the easiest)
AZ
8/1 2/1 (he seems to know too much about the rules)
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 06, 2011, 04:43:51 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 06, 2011, 04:06:00 PM
Croí 4/1
Radical change or not that's mental :D
Disclaimer: Busted my thumb playing Junior football last night so unless there's such a thing as a set of long clubs to go with a long putter the ball won't get off the tee box four times.
Croí
4/1 40/1
Right lads,
We have had to narrow down the tee times a bit but other than that everything seems on track.
The first shots will be fired at South County starting at 3pm and we have until 4pm. Dat's on Friday.
On Saturday complete with sore heads from Friday nights session we start off at 10am - 2pm.
I have got a printer to print a few books of tickets, all perfectly numbered and accountable and I intend to start selling these next week to get a few bob for prizes. The first prize is an invitation for two people to the GPA GAla Night, meals and accommodation.
It has been very difficult up to now to judge how many will be coming but in recent days lads like Heffo have thrown their shoulder to the wheel, additional teams have joined and of course we have the 25 ladies on Saturday.
On Monday next both myself and Conal will make ourselves available on the end of a phone line at 045-900670.
Can I ask that if anyone has any questions that you ring us at that stage and confirm anything that is bothering you.
Roll on next Friday !!
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/fennetec/OPENMIKE.jpg?t=1304704543)
The Offaly Rover will sure be heard !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUb-TDyQ7ng&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUb-TDyQ7ng&feature=youtu.be)
This is the kind of luck you can expect to see from me on Friday...
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 08, 2011, 01:32:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUb-TDyQ7ng&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUb-TDyQ7ng&feature=youtu.be)
This is the kind of luck you can expect to see from me on Friday...
Dinny
6/1 1/2 F (anyone who hits it that far is a shark.
On the issue of prizes? How many prizes should I get and what type? Should I get trophies or practical prizes? Any ideas or suggestions welcome - only days to go.
Personally, I think the charity should come before the prizes in an event like this. Don't be spending a pile of money on BBQs, TVs etc etc. I reckon a few tasteful trophies/bog oak yokes would be perfect. Maybe one for longest drive, and one for nearest the pin.
You could also get things like golf umbrellas, shoe bags, etc etc if you want to keep them golf related, but I certainly wouldn't think the people going to this are expecting huge prizes, in the main.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 08, 2011, 08:12:30 PM
Personally, I think the charity should come before the prizes in an event like this. Don't be spending a pile of money on BBQs, TVs etc etc. I reckon a few tasteful trophies/bog oak yokes would be perfect. Maybe one for longest drive, and one for nearest the pin.
You could also get things like golf umbrellas, shoe bags, etc etc if you want to keep them golf related, but I certainly wouldn't think the people going to this are expecting huge prizes, in the main.
I'm with AZ on this Bud..
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 08, 2011, 08:09:19 PM
On the issue of prizes? How many prizes should I get and what type? Should I get trophies or practical prizes? Any ideas or suggestions welcome - only days to go.
I hope to have a few vouchers for four which can do as a minor prize for a 4ball. Will know more on Tuesday. I haven't booked into a 4ball on the friday, any team with 2 spaces willing to take a muppet and a Deise that day?
Ignoring my laziness but if I want to book a room for the Friday night who do I need to contact?
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 09, 2011, 11:03:57 AM
Ignoring my laziness but if I want to book a room for the Friday night who do I need to contact?
Bud or Conal, on the number above Dinny.
I took down the golf clubs for the first time in a year last night. Spent 20 minutes brusing mildew off the Arizona Cardinals golf bag :)
All present and correct though, and I have a pile of balls still in their sleeves, I'll bring them all with me lads.
QuoteI took down the golf clubs for the first time in a year last night. Spent 20 minutes brusing mildew off the Arizona Cardinals golf bag
That auld cute hoorism is not fooling anyone !! I am still clubless but chasing a few leads and will tog out at full back as planned on Sat, BTW what time is the
throw in tee off on Sat ?
I agree there is no need for prizes put whatever money raised to the charities.
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 09, 2011, 11:25:47 AM
QuoteI took down the golf clubs for the first time in a year last night. Spent 20 minutes brusing mildew off the Arizona Cardinals golf bag
That auld cute hoorism is not fooling anyone !! I am still clubless but chasing a few leads and will tog out at full back as planned on Sat, BTW what time is the throw in tee off on Sat ?
I agree there is no need for prizes put whatever money raised to the charities.
I have a call into Bud to see what time we're pucking out at. I'm hoping it's around the middle of the day, because it's probably a 3 hour spin to Wicklow from Tipp I'm imagining. and I have to be there in good time to stretch, go to the range, putting practice and have a pint before we start.
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 09, 2011, 11:25:47 AM
QuoteI took down the golf clubs for the first time in a year last night. Spent 20 minutes brusing mildew off the Arizona Cardinals golf bag
That auld cute hoorism is not fooling anyone !! I am still clubless but chasing a few leads and will tog out at full back as planned on Sat, BTW what time is the throw in tee off on Sat ?
I agree there is no need for prizes put whatever money raised to the charities.
AZ
8/1 2/1 Evens
Quote from: muppet on May 08, 2011, 10:11:52 PM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 08, 2011, 08:09:19 PM
On the issue of prizes? How many prizes should I get and what type? Should I get trophies or practical prizes? Any ideas or suggestions welcome - only days to go.
I hope to have a few vouchers for four which can do as a minor prize for a 4ball. Will know more on Tuesday. I haven't booked into a 4ball on the friday, any team with 2 spaces willing to take a muppet and a Deise that day?
Heffo was going to play with my crew (had 10 initially) but I've had two casualties since so we're down to 8. Would probably make sense, if it suits Heffo, that he join you two and ye will only need another to make up a 4 ball? Is that alright with all parties?
Agree with the lads on the prizes. Don't go spending too much money on prizes, that's not necessary.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 09, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 08, 2011, 10:11:52 PM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 08, 2011, 08:09:19 PM
On the issue of prizes? How many prizes should I get and what type? Should I get trophies or practical prizes? Any ideas or suggestions welcome - only days to go.
I hope to have a few vouchers for four which can do as a minor prize for a 4ball. Will know more on Tuesday. I haven't booked into a 4ball on the friday, any team with 2 spaces willing to take a muppet and a Deise that day?
Heffo was going to play with my crew (had 10 initially) but I've had two casualties since so we're down to 8. Would probably make sense, if it suits Heffo, that he join you two and ye will only need another to make up a 4 ball? Is that alright with all parties?
Agree with the lads on the prizes. Don't go spending too much money on prizes, that's not necessary.
That'd be great MS - cheers
By any chance (If I need it) would you be able to take a 100 yd detour off the N81 and pick me up on the Friday??
Quote from: heffo on May 09, 2011, 12:09:39 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 09, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 08, 2011, 10:11:52 PM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 08, 2011, 08:09:19 PM
On the issue of prizes? How many prizes should I get and what type? Should I get trophies or practical prizes? Any ideas or suggestions welcome - only days to go.
I hope to have a few vouchers for four which can do as a minor prize for a 4ball. Will know more on Tuesday. I haven't booked into a 4ball on the friday, any team with 2 spaces willing to take a muppet and a Deise that day?
Heffo was going to play with my crew (had 10 initially) but I've had two casualties since so we're down to 8. Would probably make sense, if it suits Heffo, that he join you two and ye will only need another to make up a 4 ball? Is that alright with all parties?
Agree with the lads on the prizes. Don't go spending too much money on prizes, that's not necessary.
That'd be great MS - cheers
By any chance (If I need it) would you be able to take a 100 yd detour off the N81 and pick me up on the Friday??
Sounds great to me too. I can pick anyone up that needs a lift also.
Quote from: heffo on May 09, 2011, 12:09:39 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 09, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 08, 2011, 10:11:52 PM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 08, 2011, 08:09:19 PM
On the issue of prizes? How many prizes should I get and what type? Should I get trophies or practical prizes? Any ideas or suggestions welcome - only days to go.
I hope to have a few vouchers for four which can do as a minor prize for a 4ball. Will know more on Tuesday. I haven't booked into a 4ball on the friday, any team with 2 spaces willing to take a muppet and a Deise that day?
Heffo was going to play with my crew (had 10 initially) but I've had two casualties since so we're down to 8. Would probably make sense, if it suits Heffo, that he join you two and ye will only need another to make up a 4 ball? Is that alright with all parties?
Agree with the lads on the prizes. Don't go spending too much money on prizes, that's not necessary.
That'd be great MS - cheers
By any chance (If I need it) would you be able to take a 100 yd detour off the N81 and pick me up on the Friday??
No problem. I'll be coming from the north of the city aiming to be at South County well before 3pm to organise my group of galoots. Haven't even looked at a route yet. Will send you a pm.
Cheers lads
By the way, I assume no shenanigans will be at play for you Muppet, given that you'll be on one team on Friday and on another on Saturday? If I see you missing 2 foot putts I'll be asking to see your card from Friday.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 09, 2011, 12:21:06 PM
By the way, I assume no shenanigans will be at play for you Muppet, given that you'll be on one team on Friday and on another on Saturday? If I see you missing 2 foot putts I'll be asking to see your card from Friday.
If my missing a two foot putt is critical it will be because yourself, BC1 and KM have all missed the same putt!
AZ
8/1 2/1 Evens 25/1
Quote from: muppet on May 09, 2011, 12:27:50 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 09, 2011, 12:21:06 PM
By the way, I assume no shenanigans will be at play for you Muppet, given that you'll be on one team on Friday and on another on Saturday? If I see you missing 2 foot putts I'll be asking to see your card from Friday.
If my missing a two foot putt is critical it will be because yourself, BC1 and KM have all missed the same putt!
AZ 8/1 2/1 Evens 25/1
No it won't. Sometimes we'll let you go so you can feel you are contributing :)
right, I seem to have managed to get someone to trust me with a set of clubs, they are brand "Seve" whatever that means, so hopefully the great man can steer me clear of rough, bunkers, water and too many pints beforehand at the bar with AZ !
Right, Bud in his infinite wisdom has entrusted the rules to me (buwahahahaha), so I'll post them here. Suffice to say they will be the simplest scramble rules I can get.
Secondly, I've my name on a house there, so anyone staying on Saturday Night that is not sorted out with a gaff, let me know ASAP. I think the houses hold 6 (Bud, can you confirm that?).
Obviously preference goes to my teammates, so Muppet, Mike and Broken Cross, can ye let me know asap?
It's €100 for the house, so if we have 4 it'll be 25 a head.
Cheers
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 09, 2011, 02:22:51 PM
Right, Bud in his infinite wisdom has entrusted the rules to me (buwahahahaha), so I'll post them here. Suffice to say they will be the simplest scramble rules I can get.
Secondly, I've my name on a house there, so anyone staying on Saturday Night that is not sorted out with a gaff, let me know ASAP. I think the houses hold 6 (Bud, can you confirm that?).
Obviously preference goes to my teammates, so Muppet, Mike and Broken Cross, can ye let me know asap?
It's €100 for the house, so if we have 4 it'll be 25 a head.
Cheers
Got the clubs myself today. Jeez this will be fun!!!! I am sure there is a hurl in the bag as well! I hope my team mates will approve of my "yerra hit it like f**k and hope it goes somewhere close" approach. I want to re emphasise that I have zero, I repeat zero, golfing experience apart from hitting a few balls in the field beside Paddy Moleys house about 20 years ago. Some hit the cow shit some didn't. It was simply a case of luck!
AZ put my name down for the house. Will confirm today is the rest of the Cross lads are staying. AFAIK they are.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 09, 2011, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 09, 2011, 02:22:51 PM
Right, Bud in his infinite wisdom has entrusted the rules to me (buwahahahaha), so I'll post them here. Suffice to say they will be the simplest scramble rules I can get.
Secondly, I've my name on a house there, so anyone staying on Saturday Night that is not sorted out with a gaff, let me know ASAP. I think the houses hold 6 (Bud, can you confirm that?).
Obviously preference goes to my teammates, so Muppet, Mike and Broken Cross, can ye let me know asap?
It's €100 for the house, so if we have 4 it'll be 25 a head.
Cheers
Got the clubs myself today. Jeez this will be fun!!!! I am sure there is a hurl in the bag as well! I hope my team mates will approve of my "yerra hit it like f**k and hope it goes somewhere close" approach. I want to re emphasise that I have zero, I repeat zero, golfing experience apart from hitting a few balls in the field beside Paddy Moleys house about 20 years ago. Some hit the cow shit some didn't. It was simply a case of luck!
AZ put my name down for the house. Will confirm today is the rest of the Cross lads are staying. AFAIK they are.
Good stuff. I think muppet has to leave Saturday evening. Mike, what about yourself?
AZ I've been onto the father-in-law, he's an ex-club captain and he was saying with handicaps involved for a fourball scramble you add them all up and divide by 8.
You can also introduce local rules.
E.g
1. Your always drive in order of lowest handicap first
2. You must use at least 2 drives from his team member
etc etc
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 09, 2011, 02:46:05 PM
AZ I've been onto the father-in-law, he's an ex-club captain and he was saying with handicaps involved for a fourball scramble you add them all up and divide by 8.
You can also introduce local rules.
E.g
1. Your always drive in order of lowest handicap first
2. You must use at least 2 drives from his team member
etc etc
Dinny, a huge amount of players in this will have no handicap, and then you'll have the usual bandits. All the scrambles I played in in the States just basically took total score, and that's it. I'd say we'll have more without GUI or even society handicaps than will have them.
The other thing we could do is give a shot on holes indexed 1 through x for teams if they genuinely were beginners.
I was thinking of the following.
Texas Scramble Rules
1. Each team will consist of four players.
2. All players can tee off at each hole.
3. The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position (within 6 inches) with a tee peg (
not nearer the hole).
A minimum of four tee shots per player to be used. 4. The other players then retrieve their balls.
5. The player whose ball has been chosen then plays his next shot first.
6. The remaining players then play within six inches of the tee peg (not nearer the hole). If chosen ball is in a hazard, then all other balls must be also played from the same hazard, within 6 inches, and not nearer the hole. Note! Golf balls shall be
placed on closely mown areas (fairways and greens) and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard.
7. The above method of play is followed until the green is reached.
8. On the green the same method applies. The ball chosen is marked by a putter head length (not nearer the hole) and players putt from the same spot in turn.
9. Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues from each chosen position until the ball is holed. Do NOT hole out unless you wish your stroke to count. Missing and then 'tapping in' will both count.
10. The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot). Note! If a player putts and misses but then inadvertently knocks the ball into the hole, then that score counts.
At the end of the round the total for each hole is added together to give the total net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest medal score. (note, not Stableford Scoring)
All other rules of golf apply to the "Ball in Play" In particular please be aware of Rule 14.2. Team members are not allowed to position themselves on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the ball.
QuoteGood stuff. I think muppet has to leave Saturday evening. Mike, what about yourself?
Yep B&B for me too ...
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 09, 2011, 02:59:39 PM
QuoteGood stuff. I think muppet has to leave Saturday evening. Mike, what about yourself?
Yep B&B for me too ...
Good stuff, so that's Mike, Broken Cross and myself in a house. 4 is the ideal number so we have one spot free for the Saturday night. Any takers?
Lads, did anyone else manage to wangle 50 or 100 euro out of their local club to sponsor a hole? With the numbers, I think the hole sponsorship and the raffle on Saturday night might be the best chance of getting a few shillings for the charities, which is the reason we are doing it, as well as the craic :)
If ye are at training or coaching or meetings this week, sure float it and see what the reaction is. €50 is not a lot for good causes, and surely be to God we have enough for at least 18 clubs across the country. Let's drive it on for the last few days. We'll have a great auld weekend with the help of God/Deity of choice, so lets get as much as we can for the Cormac McAnallen trust and Pieta House.
Cheers
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 09, 2011, 02:55:39 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 09, 2011, 02:46:05 PM
AZ I've been onto the father-in-law, he's an ex-club captain and he was saying with handicaps involved for a fourball scramble you add them all up and divide by 8.
You can also introduce local rules.
E.g
1. Your always drive in order of lowest handicap first
2. You must use at least 2 drives from his team member
etc etc
Dinny, a huge amount of players in this will have no handicap, and then you'll have the usual bandits. All the scrambles I played in in the States just basically took total score, and that's it. I'd say we'll have more without GUI or even society handicaps than will have them.
The other thing we could do is give a shot on holes indexed 1 through x for teams if they genuinely were beginners.
I was thinking of the following.
Texas Scramble Rules
1. Each team will consist of four players.
2. All players can tee off at each hole.
3. The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position (within 6 inches) with a tee peg (not nearer the hole).
A minimum of four tee shots per player to be used.
4. The other players then retrieve their balls.
5. The player whose ball has been chosen then plays his next shot first.
6. The remaining players then play within six inches of the tee peg (not nearer the hole). If chosen ball is in a hazard, then all other balls must be also played from the same hazard, within 6 inches, and not nearer the hole. Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas (fairways and greens) and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard.
7. The above method of play is followed until the green is reached.
8. On the green the same method applies. The ball chosen is marked by a putter head length (not nearer the hole) and players putt from the same spot in turn.
9. Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues from each chosen position until the ball is holed. Do NOT hole out unless you wish your stroke to count. Missing and then 'tapping in' will both count.
10. The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot). Note! If a player putts and misses but then inadvertently knocks the ball into the hole, then that score counts.
At the end of the round the total for each hole is added together to give the total net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest medal score. (note, not Stableford Scoring)
All other rules of golf apply to the "Ball in Play" In particular please be aware of Rule 14.2. Team members are not allowed to position themselves on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the ball.
Non-affiliated GUI members normally in these events get a handicap of 18. I just think that you have to give the non-golfers a chance, if you have 2 low handicapers on one team it will make the event non-competive as they will clean up.
I've no problem if that's the preferred route.
What I would suggest doing in that case is give all complete newbies 22, non handicapped golfers 18, and everyone else their GUI.
then add all 4, divide by 8, and subtract that number from the total score at the end.
So, our team would be
AZ (18 (no GUI)), BC (22), KM (22), Muppet (18) = 80/8 = 10.
We shoot 85, net = 75.
What do you think of that?
Rounding would be down below .50, and up from .50 up.
If the total/8 was 17.5, then it would be 18.
If the total/8 was 17.25 then it would be 17.
Works for me, I am now happy.
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 09, 2011, 03:49:53 PM
Works for me, I am now happy.
Sure that's the main thing :D
QuoteA minimum of four tee shots per player to be used.
We need to talk.
Quote from: muppet on May 06, 2011, 06:13:27 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 06, 2011, 04:43:51 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 06, 2011, 04:06:00 PM
Croí 4/1
Radical change or not that's mental :D
Disclaimer: Busted my thumb playing Junior football last night so unless there's such a thing as a set of long clubs to go with a long putter the ball won't get off the tee box four times.
Croí 4/1 40/1
Put the house on it at 40/1, came through 60 mins strapped up yesterday so the odds may tighten a little.
Booked a house there for the Fri night for myself, Dinny & Declan. Lynchbhoy are you sure you can't secure the release for the night? In the case that he can't, we'll be looking for ANOther to even it up as it's €100 for the night (there's 2 doubles and a twin). Or if there's two (or more) of ye stuck and ye don't mind sharing a double, oh matron, or taking the couch then get your oar in. Can give a lift to anyone coming from the south city either.
Really looking forward to this now, well apart from the golf bit.
Our house is in the same boat as Croi, but for Saturday night, so anyone who fancies a place to Kip on Saturday night, let me know.
Will a fellow get away with a pair of runners for this now that the Blackthorns football boots are banned. And I have a Mikasa glove I "borrowed" from Mikey Sheehy from around 1985 around at home somewhere which might look the part too
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 09, 2011, 05:56:19 PM
Will a fellow get away with a pair of runners for this now that the Blackthorns football boots are banned. And I have a Mikasa glove I "borrowed" from Mikey Sheehy from around 1985 around at home somewhere which might look the part too
I've an auld elastic knee bandage a la Pat the Puke, is it allowed?
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 09, 2011, 06:22:35 PM
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 09, 2011, 05:56:19 PM
Will a fellow get away with a pair of runners for this now that the Blackthorns football boots are banned. And I have a Mikasa glove I "borrowed" from Mikey Sheehy from around 1985 around at home somewhere which might look the part too
I've an auld elastic knee bandage a la Pat the Puke, is it allowed?
As long as you don't putt it on!
this all sounds like one big orgy, sharing houses and what not. im surprised your involved it in muppet, you must have changed
Right probably should read all the relevant info but is this quick synopsis correct
Friday
Play golf in South Dublin (3pm - 4pm)
Dinner - is this is SD or Avon Rí?
Beer and Sleep in Avon Rí
Saturday
Play Golf in Tullyfarris (10am - 11am)
Dinner - is this is TF or Avon Rí?
Beer and Sleep in Avon Rí
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on May 09, 2011, 06:30:42 PM
this all sounds like one big orgy, sharing houses and what not. im surprised your involved it in muppet, you must have changed
Admit it, you are jealous!
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 09, 2011, 06:46:30 PM
Right probably should read all the relevant info but is this quick synopsis correct
Friday
Play golf in South Dublin (3pm - 4pm)
Dinner - is this is SD or Avon Rí?
Beer and Sleep in Avon Rí
Saturday
Play Golf in Tullyfarris (10am - 11am)
Dinner - is this is TF or Avon Rí?
Beer and Sleep in Avon Rí
Almost got it in one there Dinny except Saturday Tee Times are 10am - 2pm because there are 25 wimmin going out as well.
Sorry for being late with the reply but there was a break in the weather today and I got to hoe and mould a few spuds.
A few things:
I think the 4 tee shots per player requirement is tough especially if we have folks who are genuinely not golfers. It could have the effect of slowing groups down also. Can understand the thinking but maybe it could be reduced to 2 or 3?
Are we wearing club or county jerseys or would that be a bit much?
On the sponsorship thing what is being done? When would I need to get something confirmed? I'd hope to get 50€ off the club at least.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 10, 2011, 03:22:09 PM
A few things:
I think the 4 tee shots per player requirement is tough especially if we have folks who are genuinely not golfers. It could have the effect of slowing groups down also. Can understand the thinking but maybe it could be reduced to 2 or 3?
Are we wearing club or county jerseys or would that be a bit much?
On the sponsorship thing what is being done? When would I need to get something confirmed? I'd hope to get 50€ off the club at least.
I'm still organising hole sponsorship from Newport, and another lad has said he'll send me a cheque as well. Seanie, if you want your club to sponsor a hole, let me know and I'll make sure Bud gets it, in case he isn't looking in here.
I think we should try and get at least 18 holes @ €50. Come on lads :)
As for the rules, bugger off. You're going to be celebrating a league title out on the course, so shag off.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 10, 2011, 03:22:09 PM
Are we wearing club or county jerseys or would that be a bit much?
Was gonna wear my Westmeath Polo Shirt which has my board name on the crest, I presume the rest of ye will be wearing name badges... :P
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 10, 2011, 03:22:09 PM
A few things:
I think the 4 tee shots per player requirement is tough especially if we have folks who are genuinely not golfers. It could have the effect of slowing groups down also. Can understand the thinking but maybe it could be reduced to 2 or 3?
Are we wearing club or county jerseys or would that be a bit much?
On the sponsorship thing what is being done? When would I need to get something confirmed? I'd hope to get 50€ off the club at least.
+1!!!
My drives go further right than Tyrone's Own.
QuoteI presume the rest of ye will be wearing name badges...
I'll be Spartacus.
QuoteMy drives go further right than Tyrone's Own.
which team are you on again.
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 10, 2011, 04:06:23 PM
QuoteMy drives go further right than Tyrone's Own.
which team are you on again.
Spartacus's team.
OK Lads, I'll post up the final rules on Wednesday Night, and send off to Bud so he can print out and put with the scorecards.
I'm being swayed by the arguments put forward by Muppet, because he's on my team, but I genuinely think at least 3 'tee shots' each need to count. I'll concede 4 might be a bit much.
As for hole sponsorship, it's starting to move now. We've clubs from Meath, Sligo (hopefully), Tipperary, Cork and Kildare, as well as FoSB's contribution, and whatever else Bud has, so let's keep her lit. PM me if you think your club can spare €50, or if someone else would do so on a club's behalf.
If you contact me before Thursday, I'll personally make sure the signs are printed out and ferried to Tulfarris for the 11 am start on Saturday, and sure ye can take a photo with the sign from your club.
cheers
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 10, 2011, 03:54:34 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 10, 2011, 03:22:09 PM
Are we wearing club or county jerseys or would that be a bit much?
Was gonna wear my Westmeath Polo Shirt which has my board name on the crest, I presume the rest of ye will be wearing name badges... :P
I love the bit where you introduce yourself to a fellow gaaboarder. Its hilarious!
So club and county jersies folks? What do we think?
Suits me I'll wear my Club Polo on Friday and County Polo on Saturday....
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 10, 2011, 04:19:56 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 10, 2011, 03:54:34 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 10, 2011, 03:22:09 PM
Are we wearing club or county jerseys or would that be a bit much?
Was gonna wear my Westmeath Polo Shirt which has my board name on the crest, I presume the rest of ye will be wearing name badges... :P
I love the bit where you introduce yourself to a fellow gaaboarder. Its hilarious!
So club and county jersies folks? What do we think?
I'm certainly wearing my Offaly Polo shirt out golfing, but I'll change into my Newport one for the photo at the sponsored Tee :) I'll leave the jersey for later on :)
All my jersies and stuff are in cold storage, I'll maybe wear my medals round my neck :P
Latest Draft of the Rules.
Texas Scramble Rules
1. Each team will consist of four players.
2. All players can tee off at each hole.
3. The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position (within 6 inches) with a tee peg (not nearer the hole).
A minimum of three (3) tee shots per player to be used.
4. The other players then retrieve their golf balls.
5. The player whose ball has been chosen then plays his next shot first.
6. The remaining players then play within six inches of the tee peg (not nearer the hole). If chosen ball is in a hazard, then all other balls must be also played from the same hazard, within 6 inches, and not nearer the hole. Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas (fairways and greens) and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard.
7. The above method of play is followed until the green is reached.
8. On the green the same method applies. The ball chosen is marked by a putter head length (not nearer the hole) and players putt from the same spot in turn.
9. Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues from each chosen position until the ball is holed. Do NOT hole out unless you wish your stroke to count. Missing and then 'tapping in' will both count.
10. The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot). Note! If a player putts and misses but then inadvertently knocks the ball into the hole, then that score counts.
Handicaps
Individual Player Handicaps will be assigned as follows.
GUI Handicap Holders = GUI Handicap
Non Handicap Golfers = 18 Handicap
Novice golfers = 22 Handicap
The Team Strokes Received will be calculated as follows.
(Team Member (TM) 1 Handicap + TM 2 Handicap + TM 3 Handicap + TM 4 Handicap)/8 (eight) = Strokes Received. (Rounded Up if .5 or greater)
At the end of the round the total for each hole is added together to give the total gross score for the round. The Strokes Received (see above) are then subtracted to give the net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest medal score. (note, not Stableford Scoring)
All other rules of golf apply to the "Ball in Play" In particular please be aware of Rule 14.2. Team members are not allowed to position themselves on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the ball.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 10, 2011, 04:27:23 PM
All my jersies and stuff are in cold storage, I'll maybe wear my medals round my neck :P
What you mean is they are now too small for you.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 10, 2011, 04:27:23 PM
All my jersies and stuff are in cold storage, I'll maybe wear my medals round my neck :P
Best stay away from the lake shore so ;)
You're really riding them with the tee shot quota AZ.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 10, 2011, 04:27:23 PM
All my jersies and stuff are in cold storage, I'll maybe wear my medals round my neck :P
Cool, if you play sh*te we'll have something to strangle you with! ;)
QuoteAll other rules of golf apply to the "Ball in Play" In particular please be aware of Rule 14.2
I'll have Frank Murphy on speed dial just in case there is any dispute.
One small thing are free kicks off the ground or out of the hand ?
Quote from: Puckoon on May 10, 2011, 04:39:22 PM
You're really riding them with the tee shot quota AZ.
Why, would you only have it at 2? I think that's too easy.
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 10, 2011, 04:42:52 PM
QuoteAll other rules of golf apply to the "Ball in Play" In particular please be aware of Rule 14.2
I'll have Frank Murphy on speed dial just in case there is any dispute.
One small thing are free kicks off the ground or out of the hand ?
http://golf.about.com/cs/rulesofgolf/a/rule14.htm (http://golf.about.com/cs/rulesofgolf/a/rule14.htm)
14-2. Assistance
In making a stroke, a player must not:
a. Accept physical assistance or protection from the elements; or
b. Allow his caddie, his partner or his partner's caddie to position himself on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the ball.
Penalty for Breach of Rule 14-1 or -2:
Match play — Loss of hole; Stroke play — Two strokes.Does this mean you can't play with the wind?
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 10, 2011, 04:44:22 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 10, 2011, 04:39:22 PM
You're really riding them with the tee shot quota AZ.
Why, would you only have it at 2? I think that's too easy.
Given there seem to be a large amount of novices - yeah. It seems more like a charity day's craic than a competition. But I'm not organising nuttin. Just saying and I probably shouldnt have. :)
EDIT - Maybe three isn't that bad. 4 was harsh.
Quote from: muppet on May 10, 2011, 04:45:29 PM
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 10, 2011, 04:42:52 PM
QuoteAll other rules of golf apply to the "Ball in Play" In particular please be aware of Rule 14.2
I'll have Frank Murphy on speed dial just in case there is any dispute.
One small thing are free kicks off the ground or out of the hand ?
http://golf.about.com/cs/rulesofgolf/a/rule14.htm (http://golf.about.com/cs/rulesofgolf/a/rule14.htm)
14-2. Assistance
In making a stroke, a player must not:
a. Accept physical assistance or protection from the elements; or
b. Allow his caddie, his partner or his partner's caddie to position himself on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the ball.
Penalty for Breach of Rule 14-1 or -2:
Match play — Loss of hole; Stroke play — Two strokes.
Does this mean you can't play with the wind?
That means you can't have a lad with a big beach windbreaker set up when you're pucking it out.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 10, 2011, 04:32:49 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 10, 2011, 04:27:23 PM
All my jersies and stuff are in cold storage, I'll maybe wear my medals round my neck :P
What you mean is they are now too small for you.
Something like that alright :D
Quote from: Puckoon on May 10, 2011, 04:48:43 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 10, 2011, 04:44:22 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 10, 2011, 04:39:22 PM
You're really riding them with the tee shot quota AZ.
Why, would you only have it at 2? I think that's too easy.
Given there seem to be a large amount of novices - yeah. It seems more like a charity day's craic than a competition. But I'm not organising nuttin. Just saying and I probably shouldnt have. :)
EDIT - Maybe three isn't that bad. 4 was harsh.
I agree 4 was harsh. Muppet was beginning to worry me :D I think 3 is okay though, because even novices need to feel the sphincter tightening that goes on when you 'need a good shot' on a par 5 :D
How many of ye are actually going from the forum? There only seems to be about a dozen of ye going by the posts on this thread.
Is that not a poor return from nearly four and a half thousand members?
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 10, 2011, 04:57:15 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 10, 2011, 04:48:43 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 10, 2011, 04:44:22 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 10, 2011, 04:39:22 PM
You're really riding them with the tee shot quota AZ.
Why, would you only have it at 2? I think that's too easy.
Given there seem to be a large amount of novices - yeah. It seems more like a charity day's craic than a competition. But I'm not organising nuttin. Just saying and I probably shouldnt have. :)
EDIT - Maybe three isn't that bad. 4 was harsh.
I agree 4 was harsh. Muppet was beginning to worry me :D I think 3 is okay though, because even novices need to feel the sphincter tightening that goes on when you 'need a good shot' on a par 5 :D
Par 5! I hoping to use the par 3s for my counting drives. Hopefully the green should be still reachable from wherever I end up.
3 is fine by me, I'd hate having to carry the whole team for too long :P
And remember we may be teammates but there are still some outstanding issues to clear up from 1996, 1982 and 2002 !
Quote from: Dave on May 10, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
How many of ye are actually going from the forum? There only seems to be about a dozen of ye going by the posts on this thread.
Is that not a poor return from nearly four and a half thousand members?
Yeah, but it's all the soundest lads. Are you coming yourself? :D
It's more than a dozen, and it's quite a lot of the long timers.
Strangely the more vocal lads are conspicuous by their absence :)
We also have quite a few abroad, and obviously we have O'Neill and his 2,000 aliases :D
Out of small acorns, mighty oaks do grow. (Or squirrels eat them)
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 10, 2011, 05:02:28 PM
3 is fine by me, I'd hate having to carry the whole team for too long :P
And remember we may be teammates but there are still some outstanding issues to clear up from 1996, 1982 and 2002 !
And don't forget yer heaviest ever All Ireland beating in 1972 :)
QuoteHow many of ye are actually going from the forum? There only seems to be about a dozen of ye going by the posts on this thread.
Is that not a poor return from nearly four and a half thousand members?
It is small but fair play to Bud and Co for organising, many gadderings over the years have been tried but its hard to get the interest.
Anyone have a Charles Barkley swing?
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/784449/funny_charles_barkleys_golf_swing/ (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/784449/funny_charles_barkleys_golf_swing/)
QuoteAnd don't forget yer heaviest ever All Ireland beating in 1972
I'm fecking psyched now, however I may be playing some or all of my 3 scoring tee shots into the rough\bunkers\lakes depending on the level of sledging I'm getting, hope you all can swim, though I probably wont have to try too hard to do that !
Another Cork club in lads. Keep them coming. PM me with the club name, and I'll do the sign out and all, if I can find a crest online :)
Quote from: muppet on May 06, 2011, 04:06:00 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 06, 2011, 11:20:21 AM
1 week to go lads. Really looking forward to this now. It might be scaled down a bit, but I still reckon we'll get a few bob to send off to the charities.
Out of small acorns mighty oaks do grow.
BC, KM and Muppet, I hope ye are practising as hard as I am? Remember if you get the club right, and give a little flick of the wrist, the ball will come up out of the water no problem. Keep at it.
Early odds * for the fourball:
KM 5/4 F
BC 2/1
AZ 2/1
Muppet 100/1
Overall odds *
Lynchboy Evens
Magpie S 3/1
Heffo 7/2
KM 4/1
Croí 4/1
Dinny 6/1
Declan 6/1
BC 8/1
AZ 8/1
Bud 8/1
Muppet 200/1
* Note the odds are subject to radical change before during and after the golf, food and pints
Who else is playing?
ah thats way off the mark.
I am f**king sihte
unless the odds are for the 'combined' score - golf, eating, drinking and singing...
Quote from: Dave on May 10, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
How many of ye are actually going from the forum? There only seems to be about a dozen of ye going by the posts on this thread.
Is that not a poor return from nearly four and a half thousand members?
Quote from: Dave on May 10, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
How many of ye are actually going from the forum? There only seems to be about a dozen of ye going by the posts on this thread.
Is that not a poor return from nearly four and a half thousand members?
I would like to answer that question for you since you are into your old time maths and dozens etc.
1. The cost of the game of golf including a steak dinner, green fees, and a portion of that fee going to charity, is less than €50
2. Magpie Seannie for example has two or three teams travelling from Sligo, that is more than a 'dozen' by one board member.
3. If, as you suggest, there are only a dozen people from the board playing, then by your maths we can expect to make less than €48 for the charity?
Regardless, this will be the foundation of an ongoing annual charity event, despite the fact that I received a PM from one poster saying "I could not give a f**k about your charity"
I have not been on this board in the last few days and the reason is because from where I am sitting typing this I can see the home of a young lad who committed suicide last Sunday and whose funeral was today. Robert went to Terenure College and decided to do, much to the agony of his mother, what Tomas Mulligan did and in whose name the charity we are trying to run is associated with along with Cormac McAnallen.
It might escape the attention of those who's posts on this forum are more soccer related that The Cormac Trust fund are equally deserving of the support we are trying to give in as much as what happened young Molloy around the corner from me this week. Only last week another GAA player died suddenly in the dressing room after training and while there was a Defib there it did end in another tragedy.
So, to answer your question, from my point of view, it does not make a difference to me if there are a dozen, or half a dozen people out of four and a half thousand members present on Friday and Saturday. What does make a difference is that those that are there, no matter how few in number, will be there in a positive genuine caring way to support Pieta House and Cormac Trust funds. As you well know, not everyone is that concerned about such things and hence the reason why we will not have four and a half thousand people there.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 10, 2011, 05:15:41 PM
Another Cork club in lads. Keep them coming. PM me with the club name, and I'll do the sign out and all, if I can find a crest online :)
Now a Mayo Club are in to sponsor a hole. Let's keep it going lads.
Also Bud, I know there are lads that are based away from the auld sod, or otherwise cannot make it, and genuinely wish us well. I bet some of them will make it next year. Keep her lit!
Quotewould like to answer that question for you since you are into your old time maths and dozens etc.
1. The cost of the game of golf including a steak dinner, green fees, and a portion of that fee going to charity, is less than €50
2. Magpie Seannie for example has two or three teams travelling from Sligo, that is more than a 'dozen' by one board member.
3. If, as you suggest, there are only a dozen people from the board playing, then by your maths we can expect to make less than €48 for the charity?
Regardless, this will be the foundation of an ongoing annual charity event, despite the fact that I received a PM from one poster saying "I could not give a f**k about your charity"
I have not been on this board in the last few days and the reason is because from where I am sitting typing this I can see the home of a young lad who committed suicide last Sunday and whose funeral was today. Robert went to Terenure College and decided to do, much to the agony of his mother, what Tomas Mulligan did and in whose name the charity we are trying to run is associated with along with Cormac McAnallen.
It might escape the attention of those who's posts on this forum are more soccer related that The Cormac Trust fund are equally deserving of the support we are trying to give in as much as what happened young Molloy around the corner from me this week. Only last week another GAA player died suddenly in the dressing room after training and while there was a Defib there it did end in another tragedy.
So, to answer your question, from my point of view, it does not make a difference to me if there are a dozen, or half a dozen people out of four and a half thousand members present on Friday and Saturday. What does make a difference is that those that are there, no matter how few in number, will be there in a positive genuine caring way to support Pieta House and Cormac Trust funds. As you well know, not everyone is that concerned about such things and hence the reason why we will not have four and a half thousand people there.
Well said Bud, it takes a huge effort and passion to organise something like this and thanks to you for getting this year off the ground, and hopefully it will be the start of an annual event and maybe some more people will get involved next year.
Bud, I think Everyone appreciates the huge effort you and the other organisers are doing to get this off the ground - fair play to you and the lads for this.
I'm looking forward to it - maybe not really the playing golf, but the craic that will be had along with Declan, Croi and that sour hoor Dinny Breen !
If you like i'll kick off the 'open mike' singathon before I head for the hills and make even more of a complete show of myself after what I'll have done on the course earlier!
Feck the begrudgers Bud, these are fantastic worthy causes the money is being raised for.
Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club, Dungiven, Co. Derry are sponsoring a hole on at least one of the days also ! (they will sponsor a hole for a second day if you need sponsors - but will pay the full whack either way !)
Quote from: lynchbhoy on May 10, 2011, 09:45:14 PM
Bud, I think Everyone appreciates the huge effort you and the other organisers are doing to get this off the ground - fair play to you and the lads for this.
I'm looking forward to it - maybe not really the playing golf, but the craic that will be had along with Declan, Croi and that sour hoor Dinny Breen !
If you like i'll kick off the 'open mike' singathon before I head for the hills and make even more of a complete show of myself after what I'll have done on the course earlier!
Feck the begrudgers Bud, these are fantastic worthy causes the money is being raised for.
Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club, Dungiven, Co. Derry are sponsoring a hole on at least one of the days also ! (they will sponsor a hole for a second day if you need sponsors - but will pay the full whack either way !)
Good Man LB, I'll take care of that. Are you playing Saturday?
Make sure any singing is recorded for blackmailing purposes.
OK lads, there are just 2 days to go to the first tee times, and Bud is running around like a madman. I'm helping out a very, very small bit in 3 areas, and will be posting 3 very important posts today on these areas.
Can you please read them, and respond to me. It is vital that you do this to try and avoid hiccups on the day, and it will help it run off smoothly on both days.
The 3 areas are
Rules
Accomodation
Hole Sponsorship.
So, please look out for the posts, and respond to me either on the board, or via PM.
Thanks
OK. We'll start with an easy one. Rules.
Basically the Rules that I've put up on here will be adopted for the event this evening. As this is a scramble, and we are trying to cut down on prizes, teams playing on Friday will be competing against teams on Saturday, i.e. there won't be a Friday and a Saturday winner. There will, however, be a Friday and Saturday winner for Longest Drives and Closest to the Pin.
Now, the rules. Any changes will have to be made today because, as I said, this evening is the adoption point. After this, I will be putting the rules into Microsoft Word, and trying to get it to fit at least 2 sets per A4 page.
As I am not going on Friday, I will need the following help from someone who is going on Friday and
1. Is prepared to be there an hour or so before the first tee time.
2. Has access to a printers.
3. Can bring a box of paperclips.
Basically, all I want is someone to print out what I send them (approx 20-30 copies of the rules, so hopefully less than 10 total pages), cut them into seperate slips, and then on Friday attach them with the paperclip (Or stapler) to the scorecards handed out to each team.
See, nice and easy. So can I get a volunteer please? No point PMing for this one, so just reply to this post, and the first one (or two for safety) in will be the ones.
Cheers
AZ
AZ - I hope to be there around lunchtime so I'll help
OK, the second one, and the one that's causing Bud the most headaches. Accomodation.
Now as you know, Bud has earmarked 5 houses for both Friday and Saturday night. The cost of these houses is €100 per night. (Not per person!). So far the names have been coming in dribs and drabs to Bud, and it is extremely hard to get a handle on how the houses are filled, who's coming Friday, who's Saturday etc. With everything else going on, it's simply too taxing to try and accomodate (no pun intended) individual requests for 'a bed on Friday' etc.
So, what I propose to do, for Board members and their parties, is to bring it up a level, and let's deal in houses. Each house costs €100 as I said. Let's fill the houses here, among ourselve, and then we can just say to Bud, we need 3, 4 or 5 houses for each night, and you'll get your €100. If we have 4 in a house, or 6 in a house, or 2 in a house, Bud doesn't have to worry about that. So, key factor is it's €100 per house, and it's up to us how we fill it.
Remember the sleeping configuration of the house is 2 x double rooms, and 1 x twin room. Obviously, unless your're very friendly, that means 4 adults is the optimum arrangement. That works out at €25 a man, per night. Obviously if someone bunks on the couch, it's up to the house renter how much ye split it by then.
So, this is the list. If you are not in a house on this list, chances are myself nor Tom are aware of your request, so please PM one of the house 'owners' to see if they have room, or else put your name down for a house, and try fill it off the board or from your group yourself. It should be easy enough to get sorted when we see all the names/houses listed here.
If your name is not here, it is your responsibility to contact the house 'owner' to make sure you are okay. The number of spaces is my estimate in case someone is looking for a room. Use PM lads, and contact each other if you want to share a house
So.
Friday Night
House 1 : Magpie Seanie (No spaces free)
House 2 : Magpie Seanie (No spaces free)
House 3 : Croi (With Dinny, and Declan. 1 space free)
House 4 : ???????????
House 5 : ???????????
Saturday Night
House 1 : AZ Offaly ( With BC and Kerry Mike. 1 space free)
House 2 : Broken Crossbar's Crossmaglen Rangers ( no spaces free)
House 3 : ??????
House 4 : ?????????
House 5 : ?????????
Quote from: Declan on May 11, 2011, 09:18:55 AM
AZ - I hope to be there around lunchtime so I'll help
Good man Declan.
AZ, I booked a house direct with Conal for the Friday night, for myself, Dinny and Declan, we have one space free so if you could add that to the Friday night list that would be great.
Finally (and sorry for the bombardment lads) we have the Hole Sponsorship. This has kicked up a notch in the last day or two, and I think we can get close to 18 holes, which would be at least another €800 towards the charities. So far we have the clubs listed below represented. Please PM me if you would like your club represented for €50. If we get 18 or less, that €50 will mean your club is displayed on Friday and Saturday. If we get more than 18, then we'll try and organise it for the days you are playing.
Another favour for Friday, as I can't make it then. Similar to the Rules request, I will have electronic copies, in Word, of the A4 signs for each hole, showing the club name. I am looking for someone who is:
1. Going on Friday and will be there an hour early
2. Has access to a COLOUR printer
3. Can bring 18 of those clear plastic page pockets you see in ring binders, in case of rain.
4. Can bring a ball of twine to tie up the signs on the relevant tee boxes.
Please reply if you can help out here. I'll send the signs on to you tomorrow.
Clubs so far.
1. Strabane Sigersons, County Tyrone
2. Saint Dympna's GFC, Dromore, County Tyrone
3. Tullach Sheasta CLG, Newport, County Tipperary
4. Saint Vincents, Ardcath, County Meath
5. Round Towers , County Kildare
6. Coolera\Strandhill , County Sligo
7. Ballinora CLG, County Cork
8. Castlebar Mitchells, County Mayo
9. Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club, Dungiven, County Derry
That's the 9 I'm aware of, so let's try our best lads, I know we can get to 18.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 11, 2011, 09:45:25 AM
AZ, I booked a house direct with Conal for the Friday night, for myself, Dinny and Declan, we have one space free so if you could add that to the Friday night list that would be great.
Perfect Croi, that's exactly the info I'm looking for.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 09:49:05 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 11, 2011, 09:45:25 AM
AZ, I booked a house direct with Conal for the Friday night, for myself, Dinny and Declan, we have one space free so if you could add that to the Friday night list that would be great.
Perfect Croi, that's exactly the info I'm looking for.
Croi/Dinny/Dec - i'll pay for my 'share' of the house - but wont be staying.
(Dinny will need the extra bed for his butler anyhow)
AZ - Ensure the name for sponsorship is
Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club, Dungiven , Co. Derry
and how much is it again for the two days?
Will you take cash on the day?
tks.
Quote from: lynchbhoy on May 11, 2011, 10:15:16 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 09:49:05 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 11, 2011, 09:45:25 AM
AZ, I booked a house direct with Conal for the Friday night, for myself, Dinny and Declan, we have one space free so if you could add that to the Friday night list that would be great.
Perfect Croi, that's exactly the info I'm looking for.
Croi/Dinny/Dec - i'll pay for my 'share' of the house - but wont be staying.
(Dinny will need the extra bed for his butler anyhow)
AZ - Ensure the name for sponsorship is
Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club, Dungiven , Co. Derry
and how much is it again for the two days?
Will you take cash on the day?
tks.
I will Lynchbhoy. No problem. Dungiven is very important :)
€50 will sponsor a hole.
I'm sure we can take cash, or cheques, on the day. Thanks.
Quote from: lynchbhoy on May 11, 2011, 10:15:16 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 09:49:05 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 11, 2011, 09:45:25 AM
AZ, I booked a house direct with Conal for the Friday night, for myself, Dinny and Declan, we have one space free so if you could add that to the Friday night list that would be great.
Perfect Croi, that's exactly the info I'm looking for.
Croi/Dinny/Dec - i'll pay for my 'share' of the house - but wont be staying.
(Dinny will need the extra bed for his butler anyhow)
AZ - Ensure the name for sponsorship is
Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club, Dungiven , Co. Derry
and how much is it again for the two days?
Will you take cash on the day?
tks.
You will and your hole, no stay, no pay. Anyways you're more than holding your own what with sponsoring a hole as well...
AZ, is there none of your rainbow collation staying/playing Fri?
Not long to go now!
Right Lads below are a list of tee off times for the Friday in South County Golf Club.
Tee Off Times:
2:06pm
2:15pm
3pm
3.09pm
3.18pm
3.27pm
4.48pm
4.57pm
5.06pm
If you want to let me know which times would suit you and your team best it would be a great help as some lads who have booked tee off times already were looking to change.
This should keep eveything running smoothly on the day. ::)
Bud, my preference for Friday for my two groups is 3pm and 3.27pm if that's ok? Second group of lads will be arriving in time for 3.27pm.
AZ just pm'ed you there. Also if you dont get someone else for the house, I've no problem splitting it the 3 ways, thats if yourself and BC1 agree.
When the tees times are out for Sat, I'd prefer as late a start as possible but will work in what ever time suits you all.
QuoteMake sure any singing is recorded for blackmailing purposes.
What goes on tour stays on tour !!
AZ, KM et al - if ye still have a free spot in the house for Saturday I'll join ye. I've a match at home in Sligo on Sunday so I'll be keeping it fairly between the ditches but I'll be about for the 2nd night alright.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 11:13:03 AM
AZ, KM et al - if ye still have a free spot in the house for Saturday I'll join ye. I've a match at home in Sligo on Sunday so I'll be keeping it fairly between the ditches but I'll be about for the 2nd night alright.
Great Stuff Seanie, I'll stick you in our house so.
As an aside, we're up to 10 holes sponsored now, thanks to a generous donation from the odd Kerry/Monaghan GAA Supporters Club
8 to go!!! Come on lads, we can get there
no problem MS, we needed a Connacht rep to balance things out.
Updated Accomodation List. If you're not here, you may not have a place to stay!
Friday Night
House 1 : Magpie Seanie (No spaces free)
House 2 : Magpie Seanie (No spaces free)
House 3 : Croi (With Dinny, and Declan. 1 space free)
House 4 : ???????????
House 5 : ???????????
Saturday Night
House 1 : AZ Offaly ( With BC and Kerry Mike and Magpie Seanie. no spaces free)
House 2 : Broken Crossbar's Crossmaglen Rangers ( no spaces free)
House 3 : ??????
House 4 : ?????????
House 5 : ?????????
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By the way, anyone with a colour printer and time to fly around hanging up signs on the Tee Box for Friday? (I'll do Saturday)
Can we take 4.48 teetime ? Croi, Dinny,LB - presume this is OK.
I can print the colour tee box signs AZ if you get them to me by tomorrow evening and will be able to give a dig out putting them up - providing I can drive the Buggy!!!
Saturday Tee off Times are from 10am to 2pm going off every 10mins.
We also have a group of ladies playing between 12-1240pm so anything outside of these times are good to go!
Quote from: Declan on May 11, 2011, 11:34:19 AM
Can we take 4.48 teetime ? Croi, Dinny,LB - presume this is OK.
I can print the colour tee boxes AZ if you get them to me by tomorrow evening
Thanks Declan, but I was just on to Bud there, and he actually has a Laser printer and a Laminator, so we're in good shape for the Hole Sponsorships (if we get another 8!!). I'll still send you on up the rules if that's okay with you.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 11, 2011, 11:35:33 AM
Saturday Tee off Times are from 10am to 2pm going off every 10mins.
We also have a group of ladies playing between 12-1240pm so anything outside of these times are good to go!
Bud, can you put me (AZOffaly) down for a tee time around 1 ish? We are the united nations coming from Armagh, Kerry, Offaly and Mayo, and some of us have a bit of a drive that morning, so 1 o'clock would be great.
No probs - I'll PM you by email address
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 11, 2011, 11:35:33 AM
Saturday Tee off Times are from 10am to 2pm going off every 10mins.
We also have a group of ladies playing between 12-1240pm so anything outside of these times are good to go!
Bud, one of my groups has to go out as early as possible so can you pencil them in for 10am.
I've 9 lads for Saturday - should I go with 3 teams of 3? Its only a disadvantage to the teams themselves isn't it?
Quote from: Declan on May 11, 2011, 11:34:19 AM
Can we take 4.48 teetime ? Croi, Dinny,LB - presume this is OK.
I can print the colour tee box signs AZ if you get them to me by tomorrow evening and will be able to give a dig out putting them up - providing I can drive the Buggy!!!
That works for me Declan, I'll aim to be out there for around 4.30 so & will give you a shout then.
QuoteBud, can you put me (AZOffaly) down for a tee time around 1 ish? We are the united nations coming from Armagh, Kerry, Offaly and Mayo, and some of us have a bit of a drive that morning, so 1 o'clock would be great.
1ish on Sat is fine for me.
Right lads, this is the draft of the rules I'm proposing to send to Declan. I'll fire it off after lunch if I don't have valid objections by then.
Latest Draft of the Rules.
Texas Scramble Rules
1. Each team will consist of four players.
2. All players can tee off at each hole.
Please Note : South County (Friday) - Men from White Tees (6645 yards) , Ladies from Ladies Tees (5518 yards)
Tulfarris (Saturday) - Men from White Tees (6745 yards), Ladies from Ladies Tees (5696 yards)
3. The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position (within 6 inches) with a tee peg (not nearer the hole).
A minimum of three (3) tee shots per player to be used.
4. The other players then retrieve their golf balls.
5. The player whose ball has been chosen then plays his next shot first.
6. The remaining players then play within six inches of the tee peg (not nearer the hole). If chosen ball is in a hazard, then all other balls must be also played from the same hazard, within 6 inches, and not nearer the hole. Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas (fairways and greens) and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard.
7. The above method of play is followed until the green is reached.
8. On the green the same method applies. The ball chosen is marked by a putter head length (not nearer the hole) and players putt from the same spot in turn.
9. Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues from each chosen position until the ball is holed. Do NOT hole out unless you wish your stroke to count. Missing and then 'tapping in' will both count.
10. The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot). Note! If a player putts and misses but then inadvertently knocks the ball into the hole, then that score counts.
Handicaps
Individual Player Handicaps will be assigned as follows.
GUI Handicap Holders = GUI Handicap
Non Handicap Golfers = 18 Handicap
Novice golfers = 22 Handicap
The Team Strokes Received will be calculated as follows.
(Team Member (TM) 1 Handicap + TM 2 Handicap + TM 3 Handicap + TM 4 Handicap)/8 (eight) = Strokes Received. (Rounded Up if .5 or greater)
At the end of the round the total for each hole is added together to give the total gross score for the round. The Strokes Received (see above) are then subtracted to give the net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest medal score. (note, not Stableford Scoring)
Please note, teams on Friday will be competing with teams on Saturday. There is not a separate competition for each day.
All other rules of golf apply to the "Ball in Play" In particular please be aware of Rule 14.2. Team members are not allowed to position themselves on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the ball.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 11:42:09 AM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 11, 2011, 11:35:33 AM
Saturday Tee off Times are from 10am to 2pm going off every 10mins.
We also have a group of ladies playing between 12-1240pm so anything outside of these times are good to go!
Bud, one of my groups has to go out as early as possible so can you pencil them in for 10am.
I've 9 lads for Saturday - should I go with 3 teams of 3? Its only a disadvantage to the teams themselves isn't it?
Depends how good they are Seanie. If you have to use 3 drives each, and the fourth person would have been weak, then having three is better for them. If they are all weak, and the fourth guy would have been better, then it's worse for them.
Hi AZ, I need a bed for the Friday only. I have a mate coming for the Friday golf only but he is not staying.
Maybe I can share with Croí and co?
Quote from: muppet on May 11, 2011, 12:08:31 PM
Hi AZ, I need a bed for the Friday only. I have a mate coming for the Friday golf only but he is not staying.
Maybe I can share with Croí and co?
can you PM Croi and make sure that's ok?
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 11:55:13 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 11:42:09 AM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 11, 2011, 11:35:33 AM
Saturday Tee off Times are from 10am to 2pm going off every 10mins.
We also have a group of ladies playing between 12-1240pm so anything outside of these times are good to go!
Bud, one of my groups has to go out as early as possible so can you pencil them in for 10am.
I've 9 lads for Saturday - should I go with 3 teams of 3? Its only a disadvantage to the teams themselves isn't it?
Depends how good they are Seanie. If you have to use 3 drives each, and the fourth person would have been weak, then having three is better for them. If they are all weak, and the fourth guy would have been better, then it's worse for them.
All 3 or 4 times a year men pretty much. What's the alternative? I could send them out in two fourballs and I'll be available to play with another team, would that be the best thing?
Anyone else for the sponsorship lads? I know some people are reluctant to say their clubs name, so the signs don't say 'Sponsored by' explicity. They simply state the Club's name and county.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 12:13:45 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 11:55:13 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 11:42:09 AM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 11, 2011, 11:35:33 AM
Saturday Tee off Times are from 10am to 2pm going off every 10mins.
We also have a group of ladies playing between 12-1240pm so anything outside of these times are good to go!
Bud, one of my groups has to go out as early as possible so can you pencil them in for 10am.
I've 9 lads for Saturday - should I go with 3 teams of 3? Its only a disadvantage to the teams themselves isn't it?
Depends how good they are Seanie. If you have to use 3 drives each, and the fourth person would have been weak, then having three is better for them. If they are all weak, and the fourth guy would have been better, then it's worse for them.
All 3 or 4 times a year men pretty much. What's the alternative? I could send them out in two fourballs and I'll be available to play with another team, would that be the best thing?
That might be the best, but I don't really mind. What do other people feel? I know there's a woman free as well, isn't that right Bud? :D
Har de har!
I suppose its better to get 4 into each tee slot to maximise the money and not to have 3 lads getting held up all the time.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 12:18:15 PM
Har de har!
I suppose its better to get 4 into each tee slot to maximise the money and not to have 3 lads getting held up all the time.
Yeah, but we don't want lads dropping out because there's one too many, so don't let that happen either :)
Sorry lads I haven't been posting or involved much but am flat out with a hardware migration in work and am working round the clock to make sure I'm out for Friday afternoon to get picked up by Seanie.
Looking forward to the weekend!
Quote from: muppet on May 11, 2011, 12:08:31 PM
Hi AZ, I need a bed for the Friday only. I have a mate coming for the Friday golf only but he is not staying.
Maybe I can share with Croí and co?
You can of course Muppet, welcome aboard, we'll have to sort you out with some Leinster top, an Eastmeath jersey is obviously out (not that you'd have any issues with that I'd say).
AZ, can you update the accommodation list please and thank you.
p.s. regarding sponsoring holes, would it be an idea to put up a separate thread as people not coming who may be interested in sponsoring may not be looking in here???
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 12:19:10 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 12:18:15 PM
Har de har!
I suppose its better to get 4 into each tee slot to maximise the money and not to have 3 lads getting held up all the time.
Yeah, but we don't want lads dropping out because there's one too many, so don't let that happen either :)
No - no-one is dropping out.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 12:19:10 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 12:18:15 PM
Har de har!
I suppose its better to get 4 into each tee slot to maximise the money and not to have 3 lads getting held up all the time.
Yeah, but we don't want lads dropping out because there's one too many, so don't let that happen either :)
No - no-one is dropping out.
You sound very determined :D
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 12:48:21 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 12:19:10 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 12:18:15 PM
Har de har!
I suppose its better to get 4 into each tee slot to maximise the money and not to have 3 lads getting held up all the time.
Yeah, but we don't want lads dropping out because there's one too many, so don't let that happen either :)
No - no-one is dropping out.
You sound very determined :D
Yes!
Ah you know yourself what its like organising lads this weather. This time last week I had 10 for Friday and 11 for Saturday. Now I've 1 gone altogether and one each day as well. Then I've had tee time requests in the last couple of days after flagging to tee times months in advance!!!! Patience is not my middle name at the best of times (feel free NOT to comment on this please) so as far as I'm concerned its now sorted!!!
Updated Accomodation List. If you're not here, you may not have a place to stay!
Friday Night
House 1 : Magpie Seanie (No spaces free)
House 2 : Magpie Seanie (No spaces free)
House 3 : Croi (With Dinny, Muppet and Declan. No spaces)
House 4 : ???????????
House 5 : ???????????
Saturday Night
House 1 : AZ Offaly ( With BC and Kerry Mike and Magpie Seanie. no spaces free)
House 2 : Broken Crossbar's Crossmaglen Rangers ( no spaces free)
House 3 : ??????
House 4 : ?????????
House 5 : ?????????
Remember, if your name doesn't appear up there, you're not in a house as far as Bud, Conal or I know.
Up to 11 in the hole sponsorships lads.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 11, 2011, 12:23:23 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 11, 2011, 12:08:31 PM
Hi AZ, I need a bed for the Friday only. I have a mate coming for the Friday golf only but he is not staying.
Maybe I can share with Croí and co?
You can of course Muppet, welcome aboard, we'll have to sort you out with some Leinster top, an Eastmeath jersey is obviously out (not that you'd have any issues with that I'd say).
AZ, can you update the accommodation list please and thank you.
p.s. regarding sponsoring holes, would it be an idea to put up a separate thread as people not coming who may be interested in sponsoring may not be looking in here???
Thanks lads.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 11, 2011, 01:02:50 PM
Up to 11 in the hole sponsorships lads.
Up to 14 now lads. This is a great push.
OK Lads,
Up to 16 now. Nearly there...... Below is the list.... Thanks to everyonewho has sponsored us so far. Ye are very generous lads, and I really appreciate the effort in this economy.
1. Saint Vincent's GAA Club, Ardcath, County Meath
2. CLG Tulach Sheasta, Newport, County Tipperary
3. Strabane Sigersons GAC, County Tyrone
4. St. Dympna's GFC, Dromore, County Tyrone
5. Round Towers GFC, County Kildare
6. Coolera/Strandhill CLG, County Sligo
7. Ballinora CLG, County Cork
8. Castlebar Mitchels CLG, County Mayo
9. Kevin Lynch's Hurling Club, Dungiven, County Derry
10. Kerry/Monaghan GAA Supporters Club
11. Cill tSéadna CLG, Kiltane, County Mayo
12. Denn CLG, Lisreagh, County Cavan
13. Mostrim CLG, County Longford
14. In Memory of Luke Smith
15. O'Donovan Rossa CLG, Ardboe, County Tyrone
16. The Downs, County Westmeath.
Quote from: Declan on May 11, 2011, 11:34:19 AM
Can we take 4.48 teetime ? Croi, Dinny,LB - presume this is OK.
I can print the colour tee box signs AZ if you get them to me by tomorrow evening and will be able to give a dig out putting them up - providing I can drive the Buggy!!!
Fine with me Dec.
However, theres prob no chance i'll make the singoff i'd say...be lucky to be off the course by midnight !!!
hope Dinnys man servants are bringing portable floodlights !
:D
Up to 17 lads. Latest in are Ballinagh GAA Club, County Cavan.
1 more. Who's going to take that last one>?
Feck me, two Cavan clubs (and from the same area roughly!!)
(are they looking for receipts? ;) )
The rest of yez should be shamed boys, the Cavan lads breaking open the matresses for charity !
:D
And we're at 18! Great stuff lads, fair play to ye. (Assuming the cheques, POs, etc makes it's way :D)
The last club in is Saint Joseph's Glenavy, County Antrim.
Thanks again for all the support.
Right lads,
Rules gone to Declan for printing so ye can have them in yer scorecards on Friday and Saturday.
Sponsorship signs gone to Bud to print out on his mad, Doctor Evil Laser Printer and Laminator.
Only thing left is the house situation. Looks like we have 3 full houses on Friday, and 2 full houses on Saturday. If that's the end of the story, great stuff, it's nice an neat. Just don't be comnig saying ' I want a room, I thought I booked' on Friday or Saturday, and you full of pints.
Other than that, all set.
" A rover I have been, and a rover I will stay,
but to my faithful county dear, I will return some day.
Uibh Fhaili how I miss you, with your heather scented air.
Silently the peaceful Brosna calls your sons from far and near "
The rest will be heard about 1 am Sunday Morning :D
Eggs will be at the ready.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 11, 2011, 04:37:25 PM
Eggs will be at the ready.
You can join in, you know the words :)
They have a Red Carpet at Avon Ri used for weddings. After that days work I think I will put it out on Saturday morning for the arrival of AZ Offaly because that was some days work today. F.O.S.B. also sent a cheque for €100 to sponsor two holes. I am sponsoring two holes and Avon Ri will sponsor two holes.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 11, 2011, 05:00:54 PM
They have a Red Carpet at Avon Ri used for weddings. After that days work I think I will put it out on Saturday morning for the arrival of AZ Offaly because that was some days work today. F.O.S.B. also sent a cheque for €100 to sponsor two holes. I am sponsoring two holes and Avon Ri will sponsor two holes.
FOSB's two holes are included Bud, they are on my list. I'll leave it up to yourself what to do with your Avon Ri donations, but I think your time is a good donation already. I sent you on the signs via email for you to do your magic on them.
No need for the red carpet, I'm only chipping in.
The way your going AZ you'll have no problem selling that bita carpet as well...
QuoteA rover I have been, and a rover I will stay,
but to my faithful county dear, I will return some day.
Uibh Fhaili how I miss you, with your heather scented air.
Silently the peaceful Brosna calls your sons from far and near
if you start this carryon at 3am in the morning , there may be a grumpy Kerryman, Mayoman and Armaghman to deal with.
Well done AZ, Bud and Conal on getting this going today, savage work !!
Cracking work AZ and of course Bud and Conal.
This is going to be great. Fcuk the begrudgers, there are still a good few sound bucks left.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 05:42:48 PM
Cracking work AZ and of course Bud and Conal.
This is going to be great. Fcuk the begrudgers, there are still a good few sound bucks left.
Have to say I am looking forward to this. After close to 7 years being a poster I never had the chance to go to a Gadderin'. I've had pints with Billy Boots, Hardy, goldenyears(pre the board though), lynchie(though it was "pint" and we missed the start of an AI because of him :D), and the disappeared cicfada. I possibly have had a few with other lads but simply didn't know it. Well done to all who have worked hard to get it going, well done to the Golf clubs for accommodating it, well done to the sponsors and well done to the lads who are going or got teams together. We'll make a real hooley of it and so long as I don't get the urge to sing all will go well.
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 11, 2011, 05:27:12 PM
QuoteA rover I have been, and a rover I will stay,
but to my faithful county dear, I will return some day.
Uibh Fhaili how I miss you, with your heather scented air.
Silently the peaceful Brosna calls your sons from far and near
if you start this carryon at 3am in the morning , there may be a grumpy Kerryman, Mayoman and Armaghman to deal with.
Well done AZ, Bud and Conal on getting this going today, savage work !!
BTW if this occurs or there is any snoring I will do a Chief on the culprit and won't give a f**k about trying to jump out the toilet window!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 11, 2011, 05:27:12 PM
QuoteA rover I have been, and a rover I will stay,
but to my faithful county dear, I will return some day.
Uibh Fhaili how I miss you, with your heather scented air.
Silently the peaceful Brosna calls your sons from far and near
if you start this carryon at 3am in the morning , there may be a grumpy Kerryman, Mayoman and Armaghman to deal with.
Well done AZ, Bud and Conal on getting this going today, savage work !!
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 05:42:48 PM
Cracking work AZ and of course Bud and Conal.
This is going to be great. Fcuk the begrudgers, there are still a good few sound bucks left.
Lads, I feel like the fella that strolls into the pitch the week before the county final for the first time all year. Comes for the free gear, the medal and the feed.
It's Bud and Conal who deserve the credit for this, I'm just one of a load of other lads who did a bit here and there to help out.
Hopefully Conal will be there with the Cup on Saturday and we can thank him in person, If Dalo lets them off after they beat Tipp! I know Bud will be there :D
OK - now who's going to sponsor the 19th?
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 11, 2011, 06:04:57 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 11, 2011, 05:42:48 PM
Cracking work AZ and of course Bud and Conal.
This is going to be great. Fcuk the begrudgers, there are still a good few sound bucks left.
Have to say I am looking forward to this. After close to 7 years being a poster I never had the chance to go to a Gadderin'. I've had pints with Billy Boots, Hardy, goldenyears(pre the board though), lynchie(though it was "pint" and we missed the start of an AI because of him :D), and the disappeared cicfada. I possibly have had a few with other lads but simply didn't know it. Well done to all who have worked hard to get it going, well done to the Golf clubs for accommodating it, well done to the sponsors and well done to the lads who are going or got teams together. We'll make a real hooley of it and so long as I don't get the urge to sing all will go well.
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 11, 2011, 05:27:12 PM
QuoteA rover I have been, and a rover I will stay,
but to my faithful county dear, I will return some day.
Uibh Fhaili how I miss you, with your heather scented air.
Silently the peaceful Brosna calls your sons from far and near
if you start this carryon at 3am in the morning , there may be a grumpy Kerryman, Mayoman and Armaghman to deal with.
Well done AZ, Bud and Conal on getting this going today, savage work !!
BTW if this occurs or there is any snoring I will do a Chief on the culprit and won't give a f**k about trying to jump out the toilet window!!!!!!!!!Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 11, 2011, 05:27:12 PM
QuoteA rover I have been, and a rover I will stay,
but to my faithful county dear, I will return some day.
Uibh Fhaili how I miss you, with your heather scented air.
Silently the peaceful Brosna calls your sons from far and near
if you start this carryon at 3am in the morning , there may be a grumpy Kerryman, Mayoman and Armaghman to deal with.
Well done AZ, Bud and Conal on getting this going today, savage work !!
yer not still banging on about my making you miss the start of the game - youve done that guilt trip long enough - not my fault the fecking gardai and parade organisers were crap at their jobs on the day !
ya fecking hoor !
:D
www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com)
I have updated the website lads and I have listed the sponsors of each tee box. If there are any issues please contact me by PM.
Please download the file prepared by AZ with the rules.
There are still a few loose ends to be tied up, (Draught Murphys Stout for Kerry Mike, Pole Dancers, Rabbit Stew etc) but we will get there.
What can I say about AZ, Jeez, an outstanding performance altogether, went with the head down today and completely ignored the whistle.
Great stuff Bud, Ok to keep the ball rolling on the fundraising for this, I have a few photos that I am putting up for auction with all proceeds going to the Charities.
I have put a reserve price on each photo and if its met or exceeded before Friday evening on any of the photos, that photo will be yours, otherwise I am donating the photos to Bud for a raffle on Saturday evening after the golf.
The first 2 photos I have are signed prints approx A3 in size that I bought in February last year in a Charity Auction in aid of the Haiti Disaster fund, Both were taken by a great photographer, Danny O'Brien from Trim who unfortunately died in April 2010.
Photo 1) Coomaneaspaig , Portmagee, Co Kerry
http://pix.ie/valentia/1050993/size/800 (http://pix.ie/valentia/1050993/size/800)
Photo 2) Croke Park (this is one of the best photos I have ever seen of Croke Park)
http://pix.ie/valentia/341322/size/800 (http://pix.ie/valentia/341322/size/800)
The next 2 are my own views of Croke Park, these are printed at 20" x 16"
Photo 3) Croke Park
http://pix.ie/mipix/1816305/size/800 (http://pix.ie/mipix/1816305/size/800)
Photo 4) Croke Park
http://pix.ie/mipix/1815889/size/800 (http://pix.ie/mipix/1815889/size/800)
Place your bids here or by PM to me, just mention which photo you are after. Closing time will be 10pm this Friday night.
I will also have this auction up on facebook and on the photo sharing site I use.
Thanks, Mike
KM, ball park figures? 10s, 50s,100s?
QuoteKM, ball park figures? 10s, 50s,100s?
I would love if it was 100s, but its much more modest than that, starting in the 10s but its an open bid so hopefully we can raise some more money for the 2 deserving charities. Sent you a PM.
Photo 3 there - who's playing?
Quote from: ONeill on May 12, 2011, 12:14:36 AM
Photo 3 there - who's playing?
Looks like the Dubs and maybe Cork or Tyrone?
QuotePhoto 3 there - who's playing?
Louth v Dublin last year
I'll get the ball rolling with £30 for photo 3.
€50 for photo 2.
Oh, Euros I suppose.
Best of luck with this guys, would love to be able to go, tbh first time i looked in this thread as it dawned on me is this the Golf thing magpie seanie was on to me about, great cause, but totally scint with unemployment for a 1yr but will keep it in mind for the future events as im sure there will be. Would love to meet other GAABOARDERS,enjoy and have great day and fair play to all for effort being put in orgainising.
QuoteOh, Euros I suppose.
I can offer a good exchange rate ;)
Its like the day before Augusta - if you win the par 3 competition tonight down at the local pitch & putt you've no chance!!
Anyway looking forward to it and as the bould Dinny intends going full throttle this weekend we'd like to get out around 10.30ish on Saturday morning
Bud/Conal, if ye are reading this by any chance, Broken Crossbar wants the Crossmaglen team going out just before us (as opposed to behind us) on Saturday. I can only assume it's because he doesn't want to make them feel under pressure as he cracks drives 300 yds down the middle.
Anyway, we are out at 1ish I think (?) so can the Cross lads be at 12.50?
Let me know if that's ok.
cheers
Mike can I start off with €30 on Photo 1?
Thanks everyone for the bids, really generous response so far here, in PM's and from Facebook, will give an update tonight on all and let it run until tomorrow night as planned.
Lads,
In case any of ye can't make it, or there's a mishap with printing :D, here is a small booklet I've put together to distribute around Avon Rí etc to make other people aware of what's going on, and what they are being asked to support when we do our tickets raffle on Saturday night. One of the lads who sponsored a hole asked would we have a booklet, so I threw this together quickly. So go easy on me, I'm not putting it forward for booker prize consideration.
It lists the format and rules, the charities, a bit about the GAA Board, and also a list of our sponsors and dedicators.
Thanks
http://www.mediafire.com/?temzwhdwy25ksnq (http://www.mediafire.com/?temzwhdwy25ksnq)
Thats the D'sB
Wha? :D
Anyhow lads, the very best of luck to all our competitors tomorrow. I hope ye get full value for yer fifty quid and take about 200 shots each. I hope ye don't lose any more than 8 balls each, and that only one of ye fall in the lake.
Seriously, enjoy the day lads, I'm bulling I'm missing tomorrow, but I'm looking forward to Saturday, and catching up with ye for a few pints (and a singsong) then.
Fore!!
Same as that.
See ye all over the weekend, it should be class.
by the way, is everyone who is staying accounted for on my list? Remember, not on the list = not staying in a house as far as Bud and Conal are concerned.
Will anyone be updating the board as the rounds progress tomorrow? That'd be gas :D Masters.com
Seanie -4 thru 9
Croi -3 thru 6
Dinny +436 thru 2
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 12, 2011, 04:14:49 PM
Will anyone be updating the board as the rounds progress tomorrow? That'd be gas :D Masters.com
Seanie -4 thru 9
Croi -3 thru 6
Dinny +436 thru 2
If you add myself and Dinny's scores together I'd say you'd be pretty near the bullseye. My brick of a nokia can't even handle picture messages never mind hook up to the aul interweb, I'll see if there's wifi on the camera. :P
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 12, 2011, 04:14:49 PM
Will anyone be updating the board as the rounds progress tomorrow? That'd be gas :D Masters.com
Seanie -4 thru 9
Croi -3 thru 6
Dinny +436 thru 2
I aim to prove you all wrong >:(
AZ's +480 thru 2 will be posted on Saturday.
Good luck to all of you, and hope the weather holds up.
Quote from: Groucho on May 12, 2011, 04:34:33 PM
Good luck to all of you, and hope the weather holds up.
Sure it never rains over that side of the country does it?
KM, any hoor outbid me for photo 3? Will go up to E50.
Would hope to see pics posted here from the outing, great job by all involved!!
Mighty job to all concerned... too bad I couldn't make it home for it, next time! :)
Great work lads. I hope it's a fantastic weekend, and only the first of many annual events from here on.
Maith sibh go léir.
Photo Auction update with about 24 hours to go, thanks again to everyone, really good response so far, will let it roll on until tomorrow night.
Photo Top Bid No. of Bids
1 €50.00 4
2 €50.00 3
3 €40.00 2
4 €30.00 2
I know I've left it very late lads but if there is a free couch or spot in any of the houses for tomorrow night you might let me know cheers.
Would love to have been able to commit to this lads, a great idea and for a great cause. Well done to all of ye. I'm caught with work though and was never in a position to make it. Hopefully it will be an annual thing.
KerryMike they are great pics. I'll bid €50 for pic 3, a savage pic. To be honest, as I see ONeill is willing to bid €50 for it too, would it be better for everyone if we both paid €50 and got a copy each?
Quote from: heffo on May 12, 2011, 10:31:52 PM
I know I've left it very late lads but if there is a free couch or spot in any of the houses for tomorrow night you might let me know cheers.
Did you get sorted? a PM to Bud or Croi even might do the job.
QuoteWould love to have been able to commit to this lads, a great idea and for a great cause. Well done to all of ye. I'm caught with work though and was never in a position to make it. Hopefully it will be an annual thing.
KerryMike they are great pics. I'll bid €50 for pic 3, a savage pic. To be honest, as I see ONeill is willing to bid €50 for it too, would it be better for everyone if we both paid €50 and got a copy each?
Thanks so much yes I have no problem getting another copy of No 3 run off if that is what you want to to do. If Mr O'Neill is in agreement I will close the bidding on that photo and you get a copy each. The copy I have at the moment is 20" x 16, I can get it in a different size too if either of you you want.
No's 1 & 2 are one offs as I have said, Danny O'Brien the photographer has unfortunately passed away last year.
Although tempted to bid E51 to sicken the hoor for 2004 and 1989, that's fine by me.
No. 3 Sold (Twice). Thanks so much to O'Neill and RedandGreenSniper.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 12, 2011, 11:10:31 PM
Quote from: heffo on May 12, 2011, 10:31:52 PM
I know I've left it very late lads but if there is a free couch or spot in any of the houses for tomorrow night you might let me know cheers.
Did you get sorted? a PM to Bud or Croi even might do the job.
No word yet will give Bud a shout in the morning cheers
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 12, 2011, 11:18:41 PM
No. 3 Sold (Twice). Thanks so much to O'Neill and RedandGreenSniper.
I'll take a 3rd print of that one KM, if possible please, at the winning price (cracker it is). Sláinte.
Quote from: ONeill on May 12, 2011, 11:16:05 PM
Although tempted to bid E51 to sicken the hoor for 2004 and 1989, that's fine by me.
Ah now, with yer minors and seniors in 2008, minors in 2010 and Under 21s in 2001 it definitely is yer turn to be on the receiving end. We'll call this one a draw but watch yer backs in August.
QuoteI'll take a 3rd print of that one KM, if possible please, at the winning price (cracker it is). Sláinte.
Thanks so much Fean ón S.B. , jaysus that's great stuff lads well done all again.
Great stuff KM, agus tá fáilte romhat.
So glad those Mayo and Tyrone gits didn't best me! ;)
No. 3 Sold (Three times). Thanks so much again to O'Neill, RedandGreenSniper agus Fear ón Srath Bán.
If there is anyone else interested let me know.
Bud/AZ in my infinite wisdom I think I have a tee time booked but have no idea when it is. At the moment I think we are three (Heffo, myself and a non-Board mate of mine) and I think Heffo is looking for a later time if that is possible.
Could you PM or post here to let me know what time we make a show of ourselves please?
Good luck to all taking part in the golf today, am jealous being stuck in work this morning, But will make up for it tomorrow hopefully.
There is a nice dropeen of rain falling in Dublin this morning, might need to have the wellies with the longer studs for tomorrow !
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 13, 2011, 10:33:08 AM
There is a nice dropeen of rain falling in Dublin this morning, might need to have the wellies with the longer studs for tomorrow !
All the better. Hot Whiskies on the 19th!
QuoteAll the better. Hot Whiskies on the 19th!
Might need a few of them before we go out at all...
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 13, 2011, 10:48:58 AM
QuoteAll the better. Hot Whiskies on the 19th!
Might need a few of them before we go out at all...
I fully intend having a pint before we head out to loosen up the muscles.
I hopefully be down around 11ish for the warm up too !!
We're famous.
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/AZOffaly/MidlandsRadioGoodLuck.jpg)
QuoteWe're famous.
What have you done now ?
QuotePhoto Auction update with about 24 hours to go, thanks again to everyone, really good response so far, will let it roll on until tomorrow night.
Photo Top Bid No. of Bids
1 €50.00 4
2 €50.00 3
3 €40.00 2
4 €30.00 2
Anyone now for the last couple of choc ices ??
Any word from the course? Sky Sports seems to be focussing on some other event.
Good news for my teammates, I found a scatter of nice golfballs and tees, so we don't have to worry about that anyhow. The clubs are clean and I'm ready to go.
Fair play to all involved in this event. I'm unable to attend due to my fiancée having our first baby 10 weeks ago so at a pass to play golf and have pints down the country is a no no.
Hopefully this becomes an annual event as I'd love to attend next year.
Again well done to all you lads (and lassies)!
The Auction is over and I am sending the winning bidders a PM , on their approval I will publish the winning bidders. We made just shy of €300 which is just fantastic, thanks to everyone.
One photo went to a non-gaaboarder on Facebook.
Just to wrap up the auction:
Photo 1 €60 - Orangeman
Photo 2 €50 - Muppet
Photo 3 €150 - O'Neill , RedandGreenSniper & Fear ón Srath Bán get a copy for €50 each
Photo 4 €35 - Facebook anonymous
Thanks again to every one. I'm away to pack the bag for tomorrrow.
Just like to say a public thanks to Budwiser and his minions Seanie, AZ and Conal for organising this event. Really enjoyed the golf and craic afterwards on Friday night unfortunately I had to leave straight after the golf on Saturday so didn't get a chance to catch up with AZ, BC1 and Kerrymike.
Just observations for future reference
1. Declan is a top golfer expect when hungover..
2. Heffo and Declan attract 'friendly' guys who like to sing the odd Prince tune
3. Never entrust Croí with responsibility unless you like sleeping on the floor
4. Muppet has a range of snoring that a Coloratura soprano would be proud of
5.Also bring a concrete block to hang around Croí's head
6. Seanie Magpie and Muppet could make a career as an Oasis tribute band..
7. Lynchbhoy actually loves all things Belfast...
8. Budwiser is a very multi-talented man..
Glad it went well.
Waitin for da pics.
And as a Cavan man, what is the most important question?
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 15, 2011, 07:53:11 PM
And as a Cavan man, what is the most important question?
What happened your U-21's in the AI final?
Me head, me head, Oh sweet Jesus me head. The best ever craic. Kerry Mike did everyone proud at around 4am this morning. Az found roaming around the kitchen at 5.45am like an Offaly Rover looking for an all important Blackberry whereupon he was told by a drunken Bud to try "Ringing it" (Scowl and a cut ya in two stare) but all ended well. It was actually in KM's shoe-under his foot.
Bud's mess ups:
Not recognizing Dinny Breen who I would love to have met and probably talked to under his real name.
Not getting Muppet to do an unplugged session with those fancy acoustic bar chords instead of putting him up at the mike like an egg on a dresser.
Not telling Anto (Daly) that he can take Conal K off Gilroy but not off us, although Conal did arrive with the NHL Cup and was on the course on Friday.
Mixing up Niall ??? with Niall (Heffo) and refusing to accept that Heffo put €75 euro in my hand to pay for a few beds much to poor Muppets consternation when in fact it was a different Niall altogether-if you know what I mean!! (Having said that, when you pay for your beds and lose your keys and end up bumming around, does it make a difference?) Muppet has the answer to that one ;))
Not having the time to get to know everyone, simply impossible when under pressure.
Not giving each player a voucher for steak that they could have redeemed at any time, although when they did arrive you could bull cows after them !.
The bottom line.
The bottom line, is that we will now make up the final figure to €3,000 because if there is a shortfall it will be subsidised, although I think we have made it anyway. Each charity will get €1,500. If that buys one Defib for one club, or provides the cost of one Freephone number for one month for Pieta House and saves just one life then it was all worth while.
Later, I will put some pics on the website, some astonishing tales of the human capacity for liquid, but, most of all, a good description of the type of lads, ambassadors for the GAA who subscribe to this board. In a word - unbelievable.
It is dangerous to go down the road of thanking individuals in cases like this but it has to be said that AZ, Magpie Seannie, Kerry Mike, Declan and Dinny come for special mention along with the lads from Cross.
A full report will filter through in the coming days.
For now, there are lots of people on this board who do not play golf or who, through different circumstances, were unable to support a sponsorship. It is important for you to know that once your heart and thoughts were with us that the vibes came through and spurred us on and you all played that final putt on the 18th for us as well.
Photos and tales of debauchery tomorrow !!
Thanks.
Thanks Bud for all the work. Golf, steaks, drink, accommodation, one man band (literally) & one man band (metaphorically).
Two great days craic, unfortunately missed the second night so didn't get to see how Kerry Mike and the Cross-boys sing-song went.
Enjoyed the golf both days. Was with Heffo the big hitter on day one and with Kerry Mike (who only started hitting the ball in September the last two holes), AZOffaly who was our banker off the tee and Brokencrossbar1 who never held a club before but by the end was hitting the pin on the 18th from the fairway!
I thought everyone mixed really well rather than the usual talking in small groups. Magpie Seanie gave a few great renditions while I took 4 minutes to find the first note of a song! Next time Croí promised he will sing one.
New rule: Always, always make sure when someone leaves the key at reception that someone picks it up before the residents bar closes. Always.
Enjoyed meeting Croí, Dinny and Declan even if it was on the floor in Magpie Seanie's kitchen. Dinny my snoring was tactical to wake someone who would get the key when reception opened. Seemed to work too. Lynchboy seems to have had more clubs than Robbie Keane which means he knows people from all over the place, which is the state the rest of us ended up in.
Also had the craic with the others who came with boardmembers who I won't name without their knowledge.
BTW who brought the falsetto guy who sang the Prince song?
Finally the steaks were great so well done to Conal & co at Avon Rí.
Dying.com
Great to meet up with BC1 , Bud and Seanie finally. Also great to meet, even briefly, a good few others, many of whom were worse for wear after Friday. And of course good to meet lads like Muppet and Kerry Mike again.
Our fourball had a bit of craic, even if the weather refused to cooperate. Thanks to Muppet, Kerry Mike and Broken Cross for sticking it out and seeing it through. All worth it as novice BC1 rattled the pin from the fairway on 18.
I'll probably write more when I come around a bit, say Wednesday :), but fair play to everyone for all their efforts. I think €3,000 for charity, with a great night or two thrown in, mde this venture more than worthwhile. It also convinced me that we can use this board to do a bit of good as well.
Thanks, sincerely, to Bud, who put in an amount of effort, and I'm delighted it went off well for your sake.
To everyone else, thanks for confirming my impression and experience that anyone I've met off the board has been dead sound in person, even Man United fans :D
Sorry I missed this outing. I played at my club on Saturday and the weather was horrendous, so I hope it didnt affect you boys too much.
Maybe next time.
That's a horrible thing to say. Hopefully next time it doesn't affect them too much again.
So who won?
Unfortunately it wasn't a board member Hardy, AZ will announce when he recovers. With regard to Trust Funds, I am posting this here as it might be of interest to clubs and Trust Funds.
Coca Cola Launches New Fund for Ireland
Coca Cola has established the 125 Years Thank You Fund in partnership with The Wheel and the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA).
The fund was launched on 8 May 2011 to commemorate the selling of the first Coke in Atlanta, Georgia 125 years ago and will support non-profit organisations in Ireland to support initiatives that improve the quality of life.
Projects must address the following objectives:
* Social and Education Programmes aimed at young people:
o Improving access to education for young people and supporting those at risk from economic and social issues.
* Healthy and Active Lifestyles:
o Improving access to exercise physical activity, encouraging attitudinal changes to lifestyle and educating people about nutrition.
* Environmental Leadership:
o Encouraging recycling and educating people about sustainability.
Coca Cola is donating €125,000 to the fund.
Ten applicants will receive €10,000 and five applicants will receive €5,000
Eligible applicants include:
* Charitable organisations with a registered charity number.
* Voluntary organisations working within the community.
* Not for profit community organisations.
* Local sports club e.g. GAA Club.
* A foundation or a trust.
The deadline for applications is midnight on 30 June 2011.
Just to add to the congrats particularly to Bud, AZ and Conal for a great couple of days. Fair play to everyone who turned up and supported the event.
Two smashing courses, fantastic steaks, great company, and mighty craic. Some very talented lads. Just a pity I couldn't stay around Saturday night but another one like Friday and I'd have to be hung out to dry!!
Great to meet the lads Dinny, Croi, Muppet Seanie, Heffo etc. Rumours that Lynchbhoy got nearest the pin on Friday - Some man to hit a 4 iron!!
Looking forward to the next one. Well done again Bud
A thoroughly enjoyable weekend with many highlights. Well done to Bud AZ, Conall and all who made it happen. It was great to meet up with all the lads and the one thing it did prove is that with all the greatest intentions in the world coalitions don't work(well in a golfing sense anyway isn't that right muppet :P). And on the golf I was happy that I wasn't as shite as I thought I'd be :D alright I didn't damage the leader board but I parred the golf balls(lost 4 found another 4) and did hit the pin with a lovely chip on the 18th but I have no doubt that the poor groundsman had a rough job Sunday morning finding all the errant divots which I created with my "sixy" girl! As for Saturday night, thankfully I didn't sing or did I ? :P
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 16, 2011, 09:30:52 AM
A thoroughly enjoyable weekend with many highlights. Well done to Bud AZ, Conall and all who made it happen. It was great to meet up with all the lads and the one thing it did prove is that with all the greatest intentions in the world coalitions don't work(well in a golfing sense anyway isn't that right muppet :P). And on the golf I was happy that I wasn't as shite as I thought I'd be :D alright I didn't damage the leader board but I parred the golf balls(lost 4 found another 4) and did hit the pin with a lovely chip on the 18th but I have no doubt that the poor groundsman had a rough job Siunday morning finding all the errant divots which I created with my "sixy" girl! As for Saturday night, thankfully I didmt sing or did I ? :P
That was one of the funny moments actually. On the 12th fairway I think. BC addressing the ball. Takes a ferocious swing. Divot goes 20 yards down the fairway. Ball goes nowhere. Cue a quick south Armagh 'I'll get that in a wee minute' and another quick swing. I suppose you had to be there, but it was funny.
I thought the coalition worked well in that we didn't kill each other, although Mike was lucky he didn't get a slap when he bombed a drived down the middle of the fairway on the 15th after he had finally got his 3rd tee shot to count on the card. Of course he was using irons off the tee until then out of safety.
On another note, I now remember what the DTs feel like. Not a good feeling :) I have 3 meetings to get through today, and all I want is leaba.
Great day.
On to the prizes.
As Bud mentioned, there was no GAA Board winners of the team prizes, and I believe the cards are all now behind the couch in Avon Rís library bar :) So, from memory, the winning team, playing with a combined handicap of 9 was a load of O'Neills from Blessington I think. Bud, you know them I reckon. The ended up with a net score of 58 in South County, and that was just enough to hold off another Blessington team, the local Guard's team, who finished with 58 net in Tulfarris, but off a handicap of 12. The Back 9 countback won it.
In terms of the individual prizes, we did have better luck. Declan won longest drive on Saturday with a monster on the 18th. Friday's longest drive was won by one of Seanie's mates.
Friday's closest to the pin was won by Lynchbhoy, who came within 9 feet I think, while the suspicion is that another of Seanie's mates won on Saturday, as the pro shop was locked before we made it in as the last group. It certainly wasn't us that won it, and The Crossmaglen lads decided enough was enough when they saw the bar at the 9th, so it wasn't them. I'm not sure if anyone came after Seanie and before us.
QuoteIn terms of the individual prizes, we did have better luck. Declan won longest drive on Saturday with a monster on the 18th.
And I managed to birdie it ias well -Always knew golf was an individual game ;) ;)
QuoteFriday's closest to the pin was won by Lynchbhoy
- Croi should have photographic evidence of that one.
€3K is a good start so fair play lads - Now if Bud can stick up the photos we can finally see a Westmeath man holding a National trophy :)
Quote from: Declan on May 16, 2011, 10:10:02 AM
€3K is a good start so fair play lads - Now if Bud can stick up the photos we can finally see a Westmeath man holding a National trophy :)
Its a great start for the first year of an event and is a credit to everyone involved. Now next year we will have more people involved from the board as palyers and we will have photos to show that we did actually do it this year!
BTW AZ I have all your golf balls still in my golf bag. I will keep them till next year as I doubt they'll get much use in between times :P
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 16, 2011, 10:29:20 AM
Quote from: Declan on May 16, 2011, 10:10:02 AM
€3K is a good start so fair play lads - Now if Bud can stick up the photos we can finally see a Westmeath man holding a National trophy :)
Its a great start for the first year of an event and is a credit to everyone involved. Now next year we will have more people involved from the board as palyers and we will have photos to show that we did actually do it this year!
BTW AZ I have all your golf balls still in my golf bag. I will keep them till next year as I doubt they'll get much use in between times :P
Sound. I think you're right about that :)
Lads, I'm still in a heap, stomach is doing as many spins as the many Sonya O'Sullivans that I sent scrambling down the fairways after topping the ball for the umpteenth time. Thoroughly enjoyable couple of days apart from two moments that will always stay with me:
Realising at 3 in the morning that the key to our gaff was locked in reception which the four of us stumbled by an hour earlier. Unconfirmed reports that Dinny had the key in his pocket all along but only realised at 7 in the morning that it wasn't that unopened snickers from earlier.
Heading away from the clubhouse on the 14th getting soaked to the bone, running from brolly to brolly to try and get some cover with 3 left to play. The form wasn't good. It all turned around on the 18th though when along with the longest drive Declan also chipped onto the green and played a monster putt to claim a birdie. Lightened the trot back to the carpark.
Big shout out to Bud and AZ for organising this. Also to Conal for making himself and the league trophy available to us, although he took it a bit far trying to pull the Dublin jersey over my head :P. Great craic was had with "Team Declan and sometimes Dinny" on the Fri, LynchBhoy ensured we were kept mentally right by yapping the whole way around the course and then pulled off the shot of the day with closest to the pin. I contributed by just about managing my three tee shots and taking a couple of snaps. Joined by Heffo on the Sat who more than held his own. Enjoyed pints with all the above later on, Seanie and Muppet have some vocals on them and Bud is just a one stop entertainment shop, quare good with a guitar as they say in Wexford.
Must apologise to Bud actually, as if he hadn't enough to be doing organising steaks and bands, collecting money from everyone, etc. I asked him to pass on money for the lodgings to Muppet as I had to head on and he was too busy hacking up the course to answer his phone. This threw him completely on what was otherwise a flawless performance, mea culpa Bud.
Didn't get to meet Mike & Brokencrossbar unfortunately as had to head back to the big smoke. Run in with AZ and his Offaly Polo Shirt was all too long on the 1st, disappointed I didn't get a chance to ping a shot off in his direction as he tore around in his buggy. :P Will post more if and when it comes back to me, well done all.
Quote from: Declan on May 16, 2011, 10:10:02 AM
QuoteFriday's closest to the pin was won by Lynchbhoy
- Croi should have photographic evidence of that one.
€3K is a good start so fair play lads - Now if Bud can stick up the photos we can finally see a Westmeath man holding a National trophy :)
I do indeed, I wonder how much is it worth to Lynchbhoy? ;D There'll be another Westmeath man holding a National trophy next year, only problem is that it'll be Div 3, :( ah well, at least he won't be covered in a Dublin jersey :D
sure isnt golf a great game. it gives you the chance to walk around for 4-5 hours and talk football (sometimes hurling and a bit of rugby and soccer thrown in too !)
Its not that I dont take it seriously, I dont want to become OCD on another sport as I was/am on football.
Great day on Friday. The rain went after the first hole and we had coaching and craic from Declan and Dinny with Croi doing a great impression of Don Quixote and thrashing windmills. Reminding me of my own golf shots only a year or maybe two previous. Still am fairly rubbish. unless you count blasting a golf ball that does a 90 degree right turn each time I drive a skill.
Steak dinner was very nice, the company and characters top notch. Good chat with team mates Dinny, Declan, Croi plus old mucker Magpie Seanie and Heffo with good conversation with Muppet and the one and only bould Bud himself as well.
Then Magpie 'Dana' Seanie started the evening rolling with a cracking rendition of a song i'd never heard before !
Alas it was time for me to head. I wished I could have had a few pints and indulge in the late night key losing/finding antics too !
maybe next year !
Fair play to the lads for organising this great event. I'd hope that more of the posters on the board would bother their holes next year for the charities and for the craic. the golf is incidental.
As long as each team has a decent and half decent golfer like Dec & Dinny the rest of us can flail away !
May be the board might want to meet up at the Tyrone associations Golf do on the weekend of the All Ireland...
Fear/Fuzz ??
could contribute some of the dosh towards the charities if this was appropriate?
Well done lads and fair play to Bud, AZ, KM, Seanie, Dec, Heffo et al
Quote from: lynchbhoy on May 16, 2011, 10:04:36 PM
May be the board might want to meet up at the Tyrone associations Golf do on the weekend of the All Ireland...
Fear/Fuzz ??
could contribute some of the dosh towards the charities if this was appropriate?
That'd be great LB, we haven't decided on the charities yet, but should be soon. The more the merrier!
Great day out on Sat and well worth the soaking we got from the rain and the beer afterwards.
Hopefully it will be the start of bigger and better things for next year. 2 Month's quota of beer stamps used up, but it was a good old banter.
Photos to follow , AZ, BC1 (and the Boys from Cross), Muppet, Magpie Seanie and Bud, I think thats all I captured, let me know if you want the photos up here or do I have to do a bit of photoshopping on some of the mugshots !!
What about the team of 25 girls?
Pictures or we won't believe youse.
Don't know where to start or where to finish. It was a great couple of days craic. Met a few Gaaboarders at the clubhouse - some I'd met before, some not. Dinny was surprised I didn't look angrier and that was the way the craic started! We had thunder, lightning and hailstones on the second hole but it was glorious after that in marked contrast to my golf hacking. Were well ready for the steak in Avon Rí after and boy were we not disappointed, magnificent. With all introductions done and food on board the pints started flowing. Bud got the party stared and after a while it was flowing. Great and memorable contributions all round including a mate of mine who never sings but had printed off words (unknown to anyone - you should have seen the looks on the other lads faces!) and went up to the mic. Unfortunately his muti-tasking skills failed him (couldn't sing AND read) so the most sympathetic crowd ever booed him off and him laughing his hole off too! Muppet upped his guitar repertoire ten fold and as for the guy who sang Prince - mea culpa! Met him at the bar and asked him down and he took to it like a duck to water. It was that kind of session. We took it back to one of the houses until "keygate" and the realisation that 10am was fast approaching put a lid on things!
Managed to eat the brekkie in Avon Rí which in hindsight was a saviour but not in good order at all. First few holes were pretty awful until we got it together a bit. Round was almost ruined by the rain but the cuppa at the 10th tee was most welcome. Back to Avon Rí for another gorgeous steak and sat in with AZ, Kerry Mike and BC1 for a massive few hours chat. Was still a bit ropey and had to go to Sligo for a match on Sunday (we won and I actually did ok) so bailed out in the end. Great to see the NHL Cup and the Cross lads with their All-Ireland Cup.
Thanks so much to Conal and all at Avon Rí - brilliant spot and we were well looked after. I've got a lot of thanks for organising this thing but to be honest I did nothing except get a group of lads to go. The main driver behind this was the determination of Bud Wiser, a pure legend of a man. Loads of lads did plenty but I'm sure they all agree with that. As AZ said its uncanny but everyone I've met off GAABoard has turned out to be sound. It was great to meet lads and put a face to he pseudonyms!
I think raising what we did on a first effort was very creditable. I think it gives an indication of some good that we can do out of our little corner of the interweb! Long may it continue - here's to GAABoard 2nd Annual Golf Scramble 2012!
Quotehere's to GAABoard 2nd Annual Golf Scramble 2012!
Now this one I won't miss. For all the good missing this one did me! :-[
I see a few photos beginning to emerge :)
Quote from: lynchbhoy on May 16, 2011, 10:04:36 PM
Croi doing a great impression of Don Quixote and thrashing windmills.
:D People in glasshouses Lynchbhoy...
KerryMike, have a few photos from the Friday (was in no fit state to supervise operation of it on the Saturday). What's the best way to get them to you?
By the way, the most awkward 30 seconds of the whole weekend is 'Howya, I'm Shane.', 'Hi, I'm X'. Erm. 'Seanie?', 'No Dinny'. 'Ah right, I'm AZ'. :D
Here's one. Board members to remain anonymous.
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Thankfully none of me :D
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2011, 10:59:11 AM
I see a few photos beginning to emerge :)
At least Conal was enjoying himself, pity there wasn't more blurring :P
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2011, 11:26:12 AM
Here's one. Board members to remain anonymous.
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them lads are too young to be members of this board 8) sound like ye had a great weekend . like billy i will be doing my best to make it next year . must buy myself a set of clubs first
Obviously the well dressed, sporty looking lads are the members of Crossmaglen Rangers All Ireland Winning team this year, and Conal Keaney with the NHL Cup. The others, are not.
I wondered what the 2 cups were. I thought one had the Kilkenny colours in deference to Bud but Tipperary won didn't they.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2011, 11:51:27 AM
Obviously the well dressed, sporty looking lads are the members of Crossmaglen Rangers All Ireland Winning team this year, and Conal Keaney with the NHL Cup. The others, are not.
I hope they werent wearing jeans on the golf course!
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 17, 2011, 11:57:04 AM
I wondered what the 2 cups were. I thought one had the Kilkenny colours in deference to Bud but Tipperary won didn't they.
Definitely the Cross colours. In fact they've won the fecking thing so often, I think the ribbons are welded to it :)
By the Way, Bud is a Laois man !!! :)
Quote from: Orior on May 17, 2011, 12:01:27 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2011, 11:51:27 AM
Obviously the well dressed, sporty looking lads are the members of Crossmaglen Rangers All Ireland Winning team this year, and Conal Keaney with the NHL Cup. The others, are not.
I hope they werent wearing jeans on the golf course!
They didn't but I did. Have youu a problem with that >:( :P
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2011, 11:26:12 AM
Here's one. Board members to remain anonymous.
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The boys smelling of red diesel are the Cross men. Also identifiable by their polo shirts.
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2011, 11:24:35 AM
By the way, the most awkward 30 seconds of the whole weekend is 'Howya, I'm Shane.', 'Hi, I'm X'. Erm. 'Seanie?', 'No Dinny'. 'Ah right, I'm AZ'. :D
I was too hungover to even notice AZ plus I did kind of just grunt at you as well....
Well in fairness that's probably because I was asking whether you were staying to watch Munster :D
I have updated the website with a few pics lads. Kerry Mike has most and when he mails a few I will add them.
Please take a look at our sponsors again on the sponsors page. Muppet came up trumps with sponsorship from a pub.
Pics at www.avonrigolf.com (http://www.avonrigolf.com)
God bless ye !
Well done Bud, all the doubters done away with and a mile stone crossed. I see a few pictures starting to appear on FB, looks like we won't be seeing anything of the night time events! Again well done to all of you who put your shoulders to the wheel. Hopefully for the take two more of us will be able to commit.
time for some photographic evidence
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The Crossmaglen Rangers Golf Team - Retired after Nine holes , was too wet for them !!
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The Cross Boys !
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The Rainbow Coalition
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1st Tee
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And he hit it well
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He has a Hurlers Touch
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No bother to The Muppet from the bunker
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No Jeans Allowed !!!
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The great levitating golf ball trick !
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Shorten the grip and give it a good lash
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AZ Does it...
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What a swing
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Conal and the Cross boys
The photos of the 25 women to follow !
Some rank technique there lads. Looks like a day at the beach from the amount of sand in those pics.
Kerry Mike a lot fatter than I imagined
Quote from: stephenite on May 18, 2011, 03:44:16 AM
Kerry Mike a lot fatter than I imagined
It's the butter.
good job I've a thick skin to deal with some of ye feckers !
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 17, 2011, 11:07:44 PM
time for some photographic evidence
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And he hit it well
Are you sure? That left foot should be down.
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 18, 2011, 09:14:45 AM
good job I've a thick skin to deal with some of ye feckers !
don't mind them Kerry Mike Sure you were probably marking your ball with an all ireland medal, something us boys can only dream of
How in feck did ye all end up in bunkers and heavy rough? - on second thoughts, I already know the answer to that.
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 18, 2011, 10:58:57 AM
How in feck did ye all end up in bunkers and heavy rough? - on second thoughts, I already know the answer to that.
It was a scramble, you all played from the same spot. We only got in that trouble on 2 holes, and because it took a while, they're the ones Mike took the Camera out for.
Lads I told you we should have had the photos from the fairway!!
Mike have you got the 'putts' photos?
Will get the putting photos tomorrow, ran out of time last night and have to go to a bleedin' saccer game in Lansdowne Rd tonight.
I should have stuck with the camera and forgotten about the golf !!
A few more photos from Day 2 of the golf, The Mayo man shows us all how to Putt
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Also in the same hole from AZ
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while BC rolls it just wide , Its the green balls !
And some photos from Croí na hÉireann from Day 1 of the Classic in South County Golf Club
I don't know any of these lads so they will have to put the comments in.
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Pull low, and hard and early!
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I'm sure we could have played with these big balls too on the Saturday, looks easier !!
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And that picture was the last I saw of my measuring tape.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 20, 2011, 06:47:22 AM
And that picture was the last I saw of my measuring tape.
Dec and I left it in the changing rooms of south county dublin GC - alng with the poles for longest drive and nearest the pin - we thought the tape belonged to SCDGC !
Sorry Bud !
Unbelievable ! I rang them there and they have it in the Pro Shop for collection on Monday when we go up for a game. I have to say, South County Golf Club were first class and embraced what we were trying to do.
On a final note, poor AZ is collecting the hole sponsorship and when it is all in we will put a page on the website with a password which I will mail to everyone that took part and sponsored a hole. The calculations will then be simple as each golf course cost us €25 per player plus €10 for a steak (less than half price)
This meant you multiply the number of players by €15 euro, less 10 each for the Cross lads who we let off at 40 euro because they got drenched and did not finish the course. Some might say this is madness driving from Cross for the sake of €20 but this is precisely why we can continue this next year, if we can half that type of commitment and thise that drove down from Sligo then we are home and hosed before we start.
Likewise, yes, we could have aimed at making more than €50 for the round of golf and the steak but shur whats done is done now.
The raffle brought in €360 so we made it up to €400 and then we had Kerry Mikes contribution.
The band was sponsored by Heineken and the only other cost was €190 for prizes/trophies.
That's the basics of it but as I say, for clarity I will put the spreadsheet file on the web page when all the funds are in.
Thanks again to all - roll on next year.
Some of those unnamed lads in the middle never sleep!
It's not where they never slept Muppet, its where they stayed awake ! !!
Well done to all concerned. It's nice to be able to put a face to some of the names from the board. Muppet watch out as you might get a slap on the back of the head some day when your around Castlebar;)
Well done to all involved - apols for the belated post.
Had a great time both days and enjoyed the pints and singsong Friday night - it was great meeting those I'd met before again and meeting those I hadn't met before - all very sound lads. I was getting worried about the fella Seanie invited to join us - he took some shine to Declan!
Hopefully it'll become an annual event now.
Quote from: FL/MAYO on May 20, 2011, 07:54:53 PM
Well done to all concerned. It's nice to be able to put a face to some of the names from the board. Muppet watch out as you might get a slap on the back of the head some day when your around Castlebar;)
Sure they all do that to me down there!
QuoteUnbelievable ! I rang them there and they have it in the Pro Shop for collection on Monday when we go up for a game. I have to say, South County Golf Club were first class and embraced what we were trying to do.
On a final note, poor AZ is collecting the hole sponsorship and when it is all in we will put a page on the website with a password which I will mail to everyone that took part and sponsored a hole. The calculations will then be simple as each golf course cost us €25 per player plus €10 for a steak (less than half price)
This meant you multiply the number of players by €15 euro, less 10 each for the Cross lads who we let off at 40 euro because they got drenched and did not finish the course. Some might say this is madness driving from Cross for the sake of €20 but this is precisely why we can continue this next year, if we can half that type of commitment and thise that drove down from Sligo then we are home and hosed before we start.
Likewise, yes, we could have aimed at making more than €50 for the round of golf and the steak but shur whats done is done now.
The raffle brought in €360 so we made it up to €400 and then we had Kerry Mikes contribution.
The band was sponsored by Heineken and the only other cost was €190 for prizes/trophies.
That's the basics of it but as I say, for clarity I will put the spreadsheet file on the web page when all the funds are in.
Thanks again to all - roll on next year.
Just to let you all know I got an anonymous bid of €100 from another one of the gaaboard members after the photo auction finished last weekend, as all the other photos were sold at that stage he said he was not concerned about getting one of the photos and just wanted to make the donation to the charities but out of good faith I have offered him any one of my other photos. That late bid is the kind of generous spirit that will make a success of next year.
Thank you ************** , you know who you are !!
So I have €405 to add to the charity fund.
Quote from: Kerry Mike on May 20, 2011, 09:45:27 PM
So I have €405 to add to the charity fund.
Do any charities give golf lessons to donors?
Haven't been around for a few days but nice pics Croi. Jaysus me ol swing looks semi decent!!!
Hardstation? A Priest? That's my Canterbury Body Armour for keeping out cold. Unfortunately, doesn't work on torrential rain.
On a more serious note, I have now almost completed the collection. sincere thanks to everybody, ye are a good bunch behind it all. To those of you who sent cheques, I know you're probably sick of waiting for them to clear from your account, so I hope to have that done this week, once I get the last one in.
I'll be liaising with Bud to figure out where to send the total amount, but we have cleared the €1000 mark in Hole sponsorship, so well done ye.
As I said, hopefully we'll have the money gone from your account this week.
Cheers
Yes, AZ, give me a ring around Friday and we will go on a session. Do you think we have enough to hire an Emerald Star Line Cruiser for a week? Shur if we only got from Banagher to Garrykennedy we would be grand.
I forgot to mention that after the raffle was over a lady came up to me and gave another 100 euro and said she didn't want to be in the raffle, just to put it in the fund.
As you say yerself, there are a good old bunch on the board.
Give me a ring when you have all and I will give you what I have, the funds should be presented from GAABOARD.COM if we want to continue next year.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on May 23, 2011, 01:18:54 PM
Yes, AZ, give me a ring around Friday and we will go on a session. Do you think we have enough to hire an Emerald Star Line Cruiser for a week? Shur if we only got from Banagher to Garrykennedy we would be grand.
I forgot to mention that after the raffle was over a lady came up to me and gave another 100 euro and said she didn't want to be in the raffle, just to put it in the fund.
As you say yerself, there are a good old bunch on the board.
Give me a ring when you have all and I will give you what I have, the funds should be presented from GAABOARD.COM if we want to continue next year.
Will do Bud. I'm up in Belfast this weekend for our reunion thing, so I want to get rid of this cash :D
Quote from: Declan on May 23, 2011, 10:22:47 AM
Haven't been around for a few days but nice pics Croi. Jaysus me ol swing looks semi decent!!!
You should have seen it before I got the aul photoshop cracking on it, head angled towards the clouds, both feet off the ground... :P
As one of the muckers who tore up both courses I think the people who made this event a success (apart from Bud & his organising commitae obviously) were those clubs/individuals who sponsored holes. Over a grand is some total for charity, well done to all. There's nothing like the GAA for pulling together.
Hi All,
Just a quick update on the money situation, because I know how frustrating it can be to wait for a cheque to clear your account, and I hate to piss people off when they have been so generous.
I have collected all bar one cheque at this stage, and I'm sending all monies I have to Bud today. For those of you who sent me cash, I am converting that money into Bank Draft for safe keeping, and I am sending all cheques to Bud via courier today. Bud will then add his monies to get the grand total, and divide by two to make sure each charity gets the same, approx €1500 each.
All cheques and drafts are made out to either Pieta House or The Cormac Trust. The total of what I am sending up is €1,435, which is a combination of the hole sponsorship, Kerry Mike's photo proceeds, and Magpie Seanie's friends supplemental gift of €75. For those of you doing maths, I'm waiting for one hole sponsorship cheque of €50 and Lynchbhoy's hole sponsorship is already up with Bud.
Thanks again for your your great generosity, and your patience in waiting for these to clear. I'm away for 2 weeks on holidays from Monday, but Bud is hoping to get this money to Pieta House and The Cormac Trust next week, so please bear with us just a small while longer.
Thanks a million
Shane (AZ)
Good man AZ, send on as much as you can, Im almost down to drinking parrafin oil.
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I still have some cheques from generous souls like FOSB and lynchboy that were not cashed yet. This should all be wrapped up this week so to everyone thanks again. Mention of FOSB reminds me to say again how generous the GPA were in providing two tickets, meals and accommodation for the GPA Gala night and Team of The Year signed jerseys, and then, when we got stuck for funding/sponsorship for prizes they stepped in again and offered the same again x 4 for the winning team.
'Tis gone off Bud. You can expect a DHL van, flanked by the Irish Army and the Gardai special branch arriving there tomorrow.
Quote from: Bud Wiser on June 02, 2011, 10:21:38 AM
Good man AZ, send on as much as you can, Im almost down to drinking parrafin oil.
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I still have some cheques from generous souls like FOSB and lynchboy that were not cashed yet. This should all be wrapped up this week so to everyone thanks again. Mention of FOSB reminds me to say again how generous the GPA were in providing two tickets, meals and accommodation for the GPA Gala night and Team of The Year signed jerseys, and then, when we got stuck for funding/sponsorship for prizes they stepped in again and offered the same again x 4 for the winning team.
Any chance of getting me a couple of tickets for that GPA gig ?? ;)
Quote from: Bud Wiser on June 02, 2011, 10:21:38 AM
Mention of FOSB reminds me to say again how generous the GPA were in providing...
:D Good man Bud :D
Well done AZ and Bud for closing this out.
This is hard to believe but I still have three grand locked away safely. Reason?? Conal has contacted Pieta House on a few occasions asking for them to collect the money or provide us with a means of transferring it and as of today they still have not done so?
Got an email from Bridget McAnallen saying she would find out a bank account number and mail me the details but once again we still have not received those. Anyone of the Tyrone lads able to help me here?
Might get additional sponsorship for the Longest Running Golf Classic in the World from Guinness Book of Records yet. Thanks to everyone again.
Last and final words on this event. Apologies to anyone who had written cheques and the delay in those cheques being cashed. Unfortunately I did not receive the bank details for Cormac Trust until Monday, but in saying that, there was a learning curve to go through and my mistake was not having these type of things ready BEFORE the event. We live and learn.
All monies have been transferred today. If anyone wants to make donations to Cormac Trust Fund they may do so diirectly at any time to Allied Irish Group, Ac # 38070004 Sort 93-89-98.
Sorry for the delay and the mess and thanks to everyone again.
Cheque cashed yesterday.
Who sends the invite to Rory?
Quote from: Bud Wiser on June 15, 2011, 11:56:05 AM
Last and final words on this event. Apologies to anyone who had written cheques and the delay in those cheques being cashed. Unfortunately I did not receive the bank details for Cormac Trust until Monday, but in saying that, there was a learning curve to go through and my mistake was not having these type of things ready BEFORE the event. We live and learn.
All monies have been transferred today. If anyone wants to make donations to Cormac Trust Fund they may do so diirectly at any time to Allied Irish Group, Ac # 38070004 Sort 93-89-98.
Sorry for the delay and the mess and thanks to everyone again.
Fair play Bud. Got there in the end :)
Well done lads. Can't wait for next year!
Nightmare, down in the bank last week, Cormac Trust sent bank details, between the hoops and the loops,sterling, euro etc, etc, got it done.
Lyncheboy is still owed vouchers for Ivy House that I will send but I am sure he will understand I got caught up in a moment of time with Laois hurling and an important game we had against Cork.
Just have watched The Secret Millionaire where the Millionaire gave money to Pieta house. Showed how it worked.
Fair play to Bud et al who organised the Golf Classic.
Interview now on Newstalk with Pieta House -
In the end it was AZ who did most of the work on this and without whom it would have been a disaster. Also, if anyone knows anyone in Cormac Trust, they sent me their bank account details at the time which I think I posted back on the thread somewhere but after I transferred the money, I think around 1450 in euro I never got an acknowledgement that they received it which would have been nice. Was at the Dublin Gurlers Holiday Fund golf clasic in the K-Club last week and they had 68 teams at €750 a team plus €20 a man for a draw afterwards so that puts into perspective our little gig!! Maybe do something next year again in a more central location, as the fella sez, if you can't do anything good don't do anything at all.
I assume thats the Hurlers not Gurlers so I would Reckon they need a lot to get them holidays.
And looking at the secret millionaire program, I think we did very well. 1500 euro wasn't it?
Is it going to happen again this year? If so, the same approximate dates? I ask this so that posters not in Ireland could organise their holidays so they could come.
Agree Denn Forever - it was a bloody good effort and I really hope we can go again in 2012.
Looking at The Late Late tonight, don't forget to ask the Oireachtas. Buy that single and make it No. 1 for Christmas and not a X Factor clone.
Bump
Quote from: Denn Forever on October 10, 2011, 12:29:19 PM
Is it going to happen again this year? If so, the same approximate dates? I ask this so that posters not in Ireland could organise their holidays so they could come.
Fair play to Billy Keane for revealing his close brush with suicide in the Indo today, takes some balls to reveal a dark secret like that, never mind for someone in the public eye. All to help raise awareness about suicide and Pieta House. Well done Billy and indeed AZ and Bud who got the ball rolling here last year.
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/billy-keane-i-let-good-people-down-i-strung-up-a-flex-and-the-plan-was-to-jump-off-the-chair-into-oblivion-3150663.html (http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/billy-keane-i-let-good-people-down-i-strung-up-a-flex-and-the-plan-was-to-jump-off-the-chair-into-oblivion-3150663.html)
Are we going to do something next year again lads? Biennial?
I was gonna suggest doing something around the AI quarter final weekend but isn't that a bank holiday weekend? Would rule out most due to family commitments I would presume.
It'd be hard to organise something as big for this year I reckon. Though I'm up for a game of golf any weekend ;) ;)
I still reckon my Solo from County A to County B for a championship match, finishing at the ground would be the right job. e.g. Solo relay from Mullingar to Longford if Longford were at home to Westmeath. Probably on a qualifer game on a Saturday evening.
Relay solo, with sponsorship cards and buckets on the route.
Person who raises the most money finishes the solo run.
See if we could get the lads in Pearse Park to allow us to finish the solo with the last lad scoring a goal on the pitch.
Session in Longford that night.
I'd love to help out again with whatever is decided but might not have a lot of free time to give it.
Would the All-Ireland weekend be a runner for something?
I'd say next year. Start organising in the autumn and give it a good rattle.
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 27, 2012, 05:04:38 PM
I'd say next year. Start organising in the autumn and give it a good rattle.
Sometime next April would be good, I'd make shure to have a few of the 3 in a row team down :P
If I was to make a couple of suggestions, run it on one day only with 36 teams and a shot gun start around 1pm. Dinner at 7 and then maybe a Q&A style format with some modern managers/players and some legends and get someone like the boys from Off the Ball to host it.
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 27, 2012, 03:50:12 PM
I still reckon my Solo from County A to County B for a championship match, finishing at the ground would be the right job. e.g. Solo relay from Mullingar to Longford if Longford were at home to Westmeath. Probably on a qualifer game on a Saturday evening.
Relay solo, with sponsorship cards and buckets on the route.
Person who raises the most money finishes the solo run.
See if we could get the lads in Pearse Park to allow us to finish the solo with the last lad scoring a goal on the pitch.
Session in Longford that night.
Our club organised a big one of these last year AZ. Relay went from our pitch in Tyrone down to Croke Park. Relay was 3/4 mile each and each runner had to raise so much. Plus we had buckets on route raising money for the Machaela Harte fund. Alot of organising took place and alot of effort, but raised a lot of money. PM me if you would like any info on it.
We did it about 20 years ago to raise money for our club in Ferbane. Soloed from Tullamore to Ferbane. Same as that, relays of about a mile or less each. Raised a lot of money through cards and the buckets.
It was great craic though, but it was a bitch going back to the start of your mile if you took more than 4 steps or hopped the ball twice :D
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 28, 2012, 12:56:14 PM
If I was to make a couple of suggestions, run it on one day only with 36 teams and a shot gun start around 1pm. Dinner at 7 and then maybe a Q&A style format with some modern managers/players and some legends and get someone like the boys from Off the Ball to host it.
Great suggestions, I'd be in favour of that.
QuoteGreat suggestions, I'd be in favour of that.
+1
Quote from: Declan on June 28, 2012, 02:58:38 PM
QuoteGreat suggestions, I'd be in favour of that.
+1
+2 Definitely no golf for me the day after anyway, it was hard enough the first day :P
Dinny, looks like you're elected :)
Lads and lassies I was reading [urlhttp://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/it-is-all-about-listening-to-people-3312068.html[/url] today and was reminded of the classic. Any takers to help and organise one for springtime maybe?
Quote from: Declan on December 02, 2012, 05:11:36 PM
Lads and lassies I was reading http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/it-is-all-about-listening-to-people-3312068.html (http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/it-is-all-about-listening-to-people-3312068.html) today and was reminded of the classic. Any takers to help and organise one for springtime maybe?
Count me in Dec. What about sometime in April with an AGM in Jurys after the club finals to elect officers to the board?