Boards Golf Society 2015

Keano · 14-01-2015 6:43pm

Yes, I'll pay up to €10 extra

Shane84 wrote: »

Is there still openings for the society?

Always

Send a PM to charlieIRL with your name, phone number and handicap if you have one

DuckSlice · 14-01-2015 8:52pm

Anyone fancy picking me up in Mayo??

Seve OB · 18-01-2015 11:35am

Guys

A few people have mentioned they never got the teamer announcements for the upcoming tournament.

There is a free app you can download for your phone which will give you notification straight away and make it easy to accept or decline the events.

For Android users got here

For Apple users go here

pistolpetes11 · 19-01-2015 9:31pm

charlieIRL wrote: »

Every year the society is evolving and some things will be changed and others left as is. Over the years we've had multiple winners and new winners and we want as many members as possible to be in with a chance of winning an event.

-3 handicap reduction for a win is very very harsh , that's a ESR for any winners , A 1st and 2nd gets you -5

I think we have had wins from 29 and 32 points before , loosing 3 strokes for that type of scoring must be unheard of .

It's fair game if a player finishes 5+ points ahead of the pack , I really this needs a rethink

Rikand · 19-01-2015 9:57pm

Yes, I'll pay up to €5 extra

pistolpetes11 wrote: »

-3 handicap reduction for a win is very very harsh , that's a ESR for any winners , A 1st and 2nd gets you -5

I think we have had wins from 29 and 32 points before , loosing 3 strokes for that type of scoring must be unheard of .

It's fair game if a player finishes 5+ points ahead of the pack , I really this needs a rethink

Pete just annoyed that he won't be a bandit for long this year

pistolpetes11 · 19-01-2015 10:31pm

Rikand wrote: »

Pete just annoyed that he won't be a bandit for long this year

Nope just think it's a ridiculous cut , I gained strokes last year il have you know 😝

spacecoyote · 20-01-2015 10:33am

Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses

I don't think it's too unfair. A different society I played with in the past did the same & it did help to make it more competitive & give more players a chance to pick up a win.

That society though, had a very broad range of playing abilities though, as it was a work thing with a fair few non golfers playing so it needed drastic cuts to make it competitive. They brought that in after the same guy won GOTY for the first 2 years & it worked.

Boards society is a slightly different animal though, so not sure exactly how it'll pan out

pistolpetes11 · 20-01-2015 12:20pm

I think the main issue is a cut of 3 strokes is more likely to effect a higher HC player than a low HC player ,

In my mind its a bigger Jump for a player to go from 20 to 17 than 10 to 7 ,

The main thing about most high HC players is they don't play enough or are only beginning out ,

Im high enough HC due to lack of playing time with Kids arriving on the scene , although I am capable of playing a good round of golf but this is 1 in every 10 rounds ! I don't have the consistency and thats the main point , players of a high or even middle to high HC will be cut harshly for that one good round .

I don't think its been a huge issue in this Society with one person running away with the comps every year.

I don't see the logic behind it , it wasn't broken why try to fix it.

Keano · 20-01-2015 1:03pm

Yes, I'll pay up to €10 extra

If you say 1 round in 10...lets look at that.

You win an outing and get cut to 17. Over the course of the next 4 rounds you play poorly and get .5 back each time. You are then back to 19.

That said we are reviewing the situation.

kiers47 · 20-01-2015 1:16pm

3 shots is 3 shots no matter what the hc. If it is a case that i come out and shoot a guaranteed good score 1 in every 10 i would be delighted.

As Keano said if you are attending events more than likely you will have your 3 shots back by the time that good round comes around again.

charlieIRL · 20-01-2015 2:19pm

One thing never to forget lads, the society is about having a round of golf with fellow golf nuts on courses that most of us never get to play and most importantly - having a bit of fun doing it.

pistolpetes11 · 20-01-2015 2:51pm

kiers47 wrote: »

3 shots is 3 shots no matter what the hc. If it is a case that i come out and shoot a guaranteed good score 1 in every 10 i would be delighted.

As Keano said if you are attending events more than likely you will have your 3 shots back by the time that good round comes around again.

Nothing is guaranteed ! 1 in 10 was only a rough estimate

3 Shots is not 3 shots , A person playing from 10 will find it a lot easier to adjust to a 3 shot cut than going from 20 to 17 IMO , sure If we all agreed the world would be a boring place

The 10 HC is already playing at much higher standard .

On the Point Charlie makes we only going out for a round and to have a bit of fun is true , but there is no fun in propping up the bottom of the table most weeks ,Would be very disheartening.

I also think its a bit unfair on the Low HC players (0-5) , going to see a few + handicaps sooner or later ,

Im only voicing my opinion on the situation and am happy to go along with what ever the call may be , in fairness we should really be in line with what the other society we play against in the Ryder Cup does as going into the end of the year most folks playing here will be no where near there GUI HC's

charlieIRL · 20-01-2015 3:48pm

We've played off our GUI handicaps the last 2 Ryder Jugs!!

Seve OB · 20-01-2015 5:44pm

pistolpetes11 wrote: »

On the Point Charlie makes we only going out for a round and to have a bit of fun is true , but there is no fun in propping up the bottom of the table most weeks ,Would be very disheartening.

I think this invalidates the whole point of your argument Pete and backs up what we have tried to do. You are right, there is none of us who wants to be that person propping up the bottom, which is why as a society we want to try and be fair and give everyone an opportunity to get into contention. Hence the opportunity to gain strokes back for those who don't perform well and hit the winners with a couple of shots to try and level the playing field for the next outing. Of course, you never will level the playing field, that is just the nature of sport as a whole, but we can try!

Believe it or not, it's not that different to last year. The winner was docked 2 and second and third were docked 1 each and you had to be worse than average to get 0.5 back. The thing is, nobody knew how things were calculated so the tweak this year has actually been very little, but we have announced the rules and regulations so now you all know. It wasn't meant for debate, to many cooks spoil the broth and all that, but as Keano mentioned, we are reviewing and will make an adjustment.

It was felt there should be a difference in the cuts given to second and third and that is what got the changes in motion. I'm sure having been in the hot seat yourself Pete, you can imagine the whole committee did not agree with all the different permutations and combinations we came up with, but we all have to compromise!

championc · 20-01-2015 9:08pm

Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses

The only time I see -3 becomming an issue is when someone wins with a 34 pts. It's a hell of a difference to someone losing -3 when shooting 41 pts.

But in fairness, the rules for the year are there now and I for one am looking forward to it. I have always played my golf for the enjoyment of golf. If I pick up a prize, then well and good, but it's not my motivation. My sole aim is to play to the level I know I should be able to play to.

I'll miss the first outing because I'm going to Hudders that day to watch Leeds !!! #mot

pistolpetes11 · 20-01-2015 11:33pm

Seve OB wrote: »

I think this invalidates the whole point of your argument Pete and backs up what we have tried to do. You are right, there is none of us who wants to be that person propping up the bottom, which is why as a society we want to try and be fair and give everyone an opportunity to get into contention. Hence the opportunity to gain strokes back for those who don't perform well and hit the winners with a couple of shots to try and level the playing field for the next outing. Of course, you never will level the playing field, that is just the nature of sport as a whole, but we can try!

Believe it or not, it's not that different to last year. The winner was docked 2 and second and third were docked 1 each and you had to be worse than average to get 0.5 back. The thing is, nobody knew how things were calculated so the tweak this year has actually been very little, but we have announced the rules and regulations so now you all know. It wasn't meant for debate, to many cooks spoil the broth and all that, but as Keano mentioned, we are reviewing and will make an adjustment.

It was felt there should be a difference in the cuts given to second and third and that is what got the changes in motion. I'm sure having been in the hot seat yourself Pete, you can imagine the whole committee did not agree with all the different permutations and combinations we came up with, but we all have to compromise!

As I said in a post above , happy to go with the general consensus on it , just voicing my feelings on it

On the GUI Charlie , for the lads that don't have a GUI ? I know there was some last year ? My golf is for enjoyment but that Ryder Cup is for wining this year :P:P:P

bobster453 · 22-01-2015 11:37am

Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses

I don't mind propping up the bottom

Oops that sounds kind of strange..what i mean is I only joined last May and played every outing as I hope to do this year.
My GUI is a poor 14 and soon I was up to 15 in the society due to my playing ability..or lack of it.
Having said that someone has to prop up the bottom and if that someone is me well so be it, i would much rather prop up the bottom and be playing with the quality of individuals we have in our society than looking down from on high and playing with a bunch of muppets

Although i do not intend to be propping up the bottom this year..watch out Tiger and Macker I am gunning for yez

Seve OB · 22-01-2015 11:55am

bobster453 wrote: »

Although i do not intend to be propping up the bottom this year..watch out Tiger and Macker I am gunning for yez

Tiger and Macker, I think what bobster is trying to say is that this year he is going to be up your arse :eek:

bobster453 · 22-01-2015 12:06pm

Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses

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:

And that is a sh***y place to be:D

bobster453 · 22-01-2015 12:08pm

Yes, I've money to burn and will pay whatever it takes to play the best courses

Any numbers yet on how many for the Heritage on the 31st?

kieran. · 22-01-2015 12:27pm

Yes, I'll pay up to €10 extra

24 accepted on teamer at the moment

Rikand · 22-01-2015 12:34pm

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.

spacecoyote · 22-01-2015 1:36pm

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

titlebearer · 22-01-2015 1:43pm

Guys, are you still accepting new members?

Keano · 22-01-2015 1:54pm

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

Macker1 · 22-01-2015 4:06pm

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.

Macker1 · 22-01-2015 4:10pm

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

bobster453 · 25-01-2015 12:13am

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

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

Ben1977 · 30-01-2015 6:52pm

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.

ryaner777 · 30-01-2015 7:18pm

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

Barnaboy · 30-01-2015 7:35pm

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.

Keano · 30-01-2015 8:39pm

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.

Ben1977 · 30-01-2015 9:26pm

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.

Seve OB · 30-01-2015 9:30pm

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:

Ben1977 · 30-01-2015 9:36pm

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!!!

FixdePitchmark · 30-01-2015 11:24pm

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

Sgt Pepper 64 · 06-02-2015 12:26pm

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

Damien_d12 · 12-02-2015 10:47am

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.

charlieIRL · 12-02-2015 11:38am

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???

charlieIRL · 12-02-2015 11:41am

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?

Seve OB · 19-02-2015 5:56pm

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

Golfgraffix · 19-02-2015 6:20pm

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 ?

Seve OB · 19-02-2015 6:29pm

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Is that a joke ? What do you need ?

LOL, PM Sent

Seve OB · 22-02-2015 3:05am

Order of Merit after Portmarnock Outing

3putt · 22-02-2015 1:23pm

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.

Rikand · 22-02-2015 1:36pm

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!

3putt · 22-02-2015 1:42pm

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.

FixdePitchmark · 22-02-2015 1:48pm

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

But captain looks more McGinley like so far.

Seve OB · 22-02-2015 2:34pm

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

spacecoyote · 22-02-2015 2:57pm

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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