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    #122
    kieran.
    Registered Users Posts: 1,174 ✭✭✭kieran.


    Yes, I'll pay up to €10 extra
    24 accepted on teamer at the moment


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    #123
    Rikand
    Registered Users Posts: 20,340 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    Yes, I'll pay up to €5 extra
    Just my 2c on the -3 thing. I think it's much tougher for the single figure handicapper to have to play off 3 shots less than the higher handicapper. Off 17, the higher handicap golfer can still afford a blow out or two; the single figure golfer can't afford any mistakes whatsoever.

    I think the thing that negates that, is that we're playing off society tees. On average, the tees are 20-30 yards further forward which means ones society handicap *should* be lower than ones official GUI, particularly a lower handicap golfer they're likely to be hitting a lot more wedges into greens.

    And I think that's why the -3 is fine for first.


    As regards, the 34 points ? I don't think that makes any difference. If you shot 34 points at your home course and won the competition, it's likely the standard scratch would be 31 points, so you'd be getting butchered no matter what. A winning score is a winning score. If you shoot 34 and win the competition in pissing rain, then that is just as impressive as the guy who shoots 41 in brilliant sunshine.


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    #124
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses
    Rikand wrote: »
    I think the thing that negates that, is that we're playing off society tees. On average, the tees are 20-30 yards further forward which means ones society handicap *should* be lower than ones official GUI, particularly a lower handicap golfer they're likely to be hitting a lot more wedges into greens
    Having played in the group directly in front of Ivan I 100% agree that the 20-30 difference has a massive benefit to a long accurate player.

    In gowran there were par 4s he musnt have had even a full lob wedge into


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    #125
    titlebearer
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭titlebearer


    Guys, are you still accepting new members?


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    #126
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    Yes, I'll pay up to €10 extra
    titlebearer wrote: »
    Guys, are you still accepting new members?
    We are. Send your details and handicap(if you have one) to charlieIRL


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    #127
    Macker1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Macker1


    Yes, I'll pay up to €5 extra
    I will hopefully bring a new member or two along with me this year. All have GUI Hcap's and love their golf. It will more than likely have to wait till the Feb outing as work is getting very much in the way of golf in January.


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    #128
    Macker1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Macker1


    Yes, I'll pay up to €5 extra
    Seve OB wrote: »
    Tiger and Macker, I think what bobster is trying to say is that this year he is going to be up your arse :eek:

    I always had a sneaky suspicion that someone was stalking me. I suppose that's the price of being famous. :p:p:p:p


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    #129
    bobster453
    Registered Users Posts: 606 ✭✭✭bobster453


    Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses
    Macker1 wrote: »
    I always had a sneaky suspicion that someone was stalking me. I suppose that's the price of being famous. :p:p:p:p

    Stalking purely from a golfing perspective to see what i could learn from a master
    Sorry to burst your bubble Macker :)


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    #130
    Ben1977
    Registered Users Posts: 892 ✭✭✭Ben1977


    Just got the babysitters sorted for the Portmarnock outing. Going to book into the hotel for 2 nights for some R&R. Herself in the spa and myself on the course. Never played a links so really looking forward to it.


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    #131
    ryaner777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭ryaner777


    Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses
    https://www.treatticket.com/deals/north-dublin/10078 -

    Hotel deal there for anyone thinking of doing the same as Ben

    I know it's not the portmarnock hotel but it's only a minute up the road


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    #132
    Barnaboy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Barnaboy


    Yes, I'll pay up to €5 extra
    My work society operates a very similar system. -3, -2, -1 shots for top 3. We give +1 for 26 points and under for 18+ handicappers and +0.5 for 17 and lower. This system has worked very well for a few years. The proof of it is the large variety of winners we get and nobody seems to complain too much (apart from the predictable groaning when someone shoots 40 points plus).

    So as far as I'm concerned that system looks good to me.


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    #133
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    Yes, I'll pay up to €10 extra
    Ben1977 wrote: »
    Just got the babysitters sorted for the Portmarnock outing. Going to book into the hotel for 2 nights for some R&R. Herself in the spa and myself on the course. Never played a links so really looking forward to it.

    I'm doing the same. Really looking forward to the weekend.


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    #134
    Ben1977
    Registered Users Posts: 892 ✭✭✭Ben1977


    Keano wrote: »
    I'm doing the same. Really looking forward to the weekend.

    Photos of the bar look the ideal place to kick off a weekend.


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    #135
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Ben1977 wrote: »
    Photos of the bar look the ideal place to kick off a weekend.

    thats it lads, you get locked and have dirty hangovers for the golf so at least you will give the rest of us a chance :eek:


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    #136
    Ben1977
    Registered Users Posts: 892 ✭✭✭Ben1977


    Seve OB wrote: »
    thats it lads, you get locked and have dirty hangovers for the golf so at least you will give the rest of us a chance :eek:

    So that's 2 beers for me!!!


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    #137
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,758 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    ryaner777 wrote: »
    https://www.treatticket.com/deals/north-dublin/10078 -

    Hotel deal there for anyone thinking of doing the same as Ben

    I know it's not the portmarnock hotel but it's only a minute up the road

    By the way lads - the night or night before The Portmarnock outing - I'm going for a few beers in Malahide - so if anyone on for a few let us know.

    I'll post it in next thread.

    Enjoy morning

    4 layers top - 2 below ;)


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    #138
    Sgt Pepper 64
    Registered Users Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses
    Keano wrote: »
    We are. Send your details and handicap(if you have one) to charlieIRL

    I've pm'd him also


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    #139
    Damien_d12
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Damien_d12


    Hi All,

    I'd like to sign up this year?
    How can I get on board?

    P.s. I sent my details to charlieIRL but have not heard anything back yet.


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    #140
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,190 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    Damien_d12 wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I'd like to sign up this year?
    How can I get on board?

    P.s. I sent my details to charlieIRL but have not heard anything back yet.

    Sorry, I never got the pm???


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    #141
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,190 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »
    I've pm'd him also

    Added there now, apologies. I initially put in the wrong phone number. Can you double check it?


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    #142
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Have we got any graphic designers out there amongst our society who might be able to help me with a little job

    if so, please drop me a PM


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    #143
    Golfgraffix
    Registered Users Posts: 1,812 ✭✭✭Golfgraffix


    Seve OB wrote: »
    Have we got any graphic designers out there amongst our society who might be able to help me with a little job

    if so, please drop me a PM

    Is that a joke ? What do you need ?


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    #144
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Golfgraffix wrote: »
    Is that a joke ? What do you need ?

    LOL, PM Sent :)


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    #145
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Order of Merit after Portmarnock Outing
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    #146
    3putt
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭3putt


    Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses
    Only one player from last years team in the top ten. It's going to be a though one this year. Well done space.


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    #147
    Rikand
    Registered Users Posts: 20,340 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    Yes, I'll pay up to €5 extra
    3putt wrote: »
    Only one player from last years team in the top ten. It's going to be a though one this year. Well done space.

    Ah, links golf sure! When we get the tournaments back out into familiar territory, I'm quite sure the team will be shaken up a bit! :D


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    #148
    3putt
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭3putt


    Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses
    Far easier getting out of trees than some of them bunkers yesterday haha.


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    #149
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,758 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    Cant see this team lose - unless we have a Faldo captain.

    But captain looks more McGinley like so far.


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    #150
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    FixdePitchmark wrote: »
    Cant see this team lose - unless we have a Faldo captain.

    But captain looks more McGinley like so far.


    No pressure so wha :)


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    #151
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses
    3putt wrote: »
    Only one player from last years team in the top ten. It's going to be a though one this year. Well done space.

    Have to try keep these new faces honest 3putt!

    Long way to go though, there'll be plenty of drama in the run up & a tough job for captains picks with a big selection pool


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