Boards Golf Society 2016

A great mix of courses. Head fort new is one of my favourites so delighted to see it there

Looking forward to playing some courses that I haven't played before.

Any concerns about the May event being on the same weekend as the Irish Open?

Great selection of courses ,would realy like to get on a few outings , just a pity all are on a Saturday .

Boskowski wrote: »

From the sound of it this seems great fun and I'd love to meet you folks, too. So I'm thinking of joining.
You wouldnt have to play all events, would you?

It is great fun in all fairness. Always great comradeship, banter, golf and fun. You would be most welcome to pop along to any event. You can tag along as a visitor if there is space available or you can pay an annual sub and become a member to compete for the main prizes. If you qualify in the top ten players for the year you can make the Ryder Jug Team (but you must play 5 events, it's 5 best scores to count) and to win the captains you must have played 3 games.

colm reilly wrote: »

Great selection of courses ,would realy like to get on a few outings , just a pity all are on a Saturday .

We only play Saturdays. Did look at Sundays, but Saturday seems to suit most. I would prefer Sundays also as Saturday is the main day in my own club, but trust me, it's well worth getting along to even a couple.

For anyone who wants to join up, drop me a PM with the following
Real Name
Email
Phone Number
Handicap
Club

If you are not in a club or dont have a handicap, don't let that put you off, we will sort you out

What's this Ryder cup thing about PLEASE?

Not making any commitments for 2016 at this stage .
Here we go :rolleyes:

But class bunch of outings with many courses that would be on many peoples' and my own must play list.

On the thoughts - ( I guess you are looking for feedback). I hope :D

Great idea for Captain's day even if a big trip for the munster family.

The tee times that far from Galway City will be key - the logistics of getting back to hotel and getting settled got us all out a bit late in Cork. It still was a blast - but we all agreed on this.

None of this is meant to offend anyone. Everyone has done an amazing job and must congratulate all involved for looking for feedback - this sense of continuous improvement , whilst has an end point - it has been key to the success.

On the prizes, 3 prov 1s is a class prize or a GUI voucher - as at this stage we are all golfers and into our own gear - we are not a normal society in that sense.

Many of the courses listed are of modern design and picking the right tee is key - this is a joke here , but all captains have been big hitters and are mad for back tees. (lol) - some of the most enjoyable days were more traditional courses from forward tees. These are cheaper (but I am a fan of the big places as it is an all day trip )

I thinks the guidelines on pace of play were very good this year - issue these prior to first outing.

The targeting of 3 balls was very good too

The links was a great move in 2015 - maybe 2 in 2016. Great geographical spread - we still need Ulster at some stage - maybe Concra will have to come in at some stage - but there is not that many from up north involved.

Encourage additional female participation. Was a breath of fresh air in 2015.

The people who make jug team need to be rewarded - to make team is very very hard - takes massive commitment to many outings at their own expense.

There is practice involved - food - driving and then they get to pay near full rate at a top course.

Even if 20 euro toward their green fee , I think it is a fair recognition - this is just an idea that came to me , I still loved doing it , even if a bit mentally scared.

Seve and committee had too much on their hands.

Post event - the scoring should be into a spreadsheet and roles assigned prior to event - mistakes on cards at our level needs to be gone this year. All had a role in this.

If that first event could have a social aspect it would be good, getting to know people a little better will improve society.

But overall 9/10 - don't change a winning formula too much.

Seve OB wrote: »

For those who are interested, it's worth having a look at the rules thread which gives all the information about the society that you need to know

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057510992

Captain is wrong

Unless it ends on 31/dec ?

Particularly looking forward to giving your home course another go. Like Poppy have played Headfort New a good few times and it's a top track


I didn't know headford was El Capitan's home course. Still I suppose it is never too early to start grovelling 😇

Will try my best to be at dubs vs non dubs.

Best of luck for your captains year golfgraffix. I'm sure you're going to enjoy every second of it.

shaunac93 wrote: »

You had me at dubs v the rest....I never pass up a chance to beat the dubs (we don't get chance too often in gaa)

Don't get your hopes up to much!

Super courses again! can't wait. Dubs vs The rest is a great idea & something different than your usual scramble.

Golfgraffix wrote: »

I may add Tralee for November

do it

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I've only recently come across this thread. What does the standard be like at these outings?

I used to play a fair bit but haven't swung a club in anger the last few years.

It certainly sounds like there's a bit of craic in the society anyway.

We range from low handicappers to high, everyone welcome. One thing you need to be mad about golf

I didn't think you could surpass SeveOB's course list from this year, it's damn close a fantastic selection of courses, about half I've already played and loved, and I think all the others are on my to play list, roll on 2016!

RoadRunner wrote: »

Are you joking about the Dubs V's Non Dubs?

Surely Non Dubs would be so badly beaten that they wouldn't want to show up for the rest of the season

A good idea - off the top of my head , you would be at the limits to make up a full Dub team - you would, but would be tight.

As 1/2 the people who live and love Dublin are not from it.

I can think of 9 I know that thanked first post.

Are you thinking like last year a scramble for 4 ball J ?