Druids Glen Boardsie Outing

DonkeyPokerTour

Guys, with the amazing value on offer to play druids before the 1st of May would there be any interest in getting 16 or more people together to play druids glen?

The deal atm is €90 for the round including a steak dinner, desert & tea/coffee.

Its available on a Saturday or Sunday as well (I suggest a Saturday simply because most club competitions are on a Sunday).

What you guys think? Would we be able to get 16 people together to go on the same date?

Regards
Ian

Provisional List for 25th April (15 Players so far [maybe more])
DonkeyPokerTour +1
Whodini
Mscull
Graeme1982
JCDUB
Kingshankly
Myksyk
Disland
ThunderCat
Carlyb +1/2
Hobart
Denisoc16 +1/2

kingshankly

id be up for that providing im not working looks a good deal il be coming from dundalk so if anyone needs a lift on my way no problem

Mister Sifter

I'd be interested if it was a Saturday. Would be especially good in April or May when it's (hopefully) a little warmer and the course will be in better condition.

count

as far as I know they are also doing a deal €200 for a 4 ball golf only


count

DonkeyPokerTour

Right, I'm heading to bed for the evening, The last available date for this is Friday the 1st of May, so that makes the final Saturday the 25th April. So how about we provisionally work to this date. If people are interested in going before this date I have no problem, but the "in theory" should give us the best weather and course conditions?

Provisional Date: 25th April

Edit to add:

count wrote: »

as far as I know they are also doing a deal €200 for a 4 ball golf only


count

Only on a Tuesday, its a competition.

JCDUB

I'd be up for that, I'd imagine a lot of us on here would be too.

Are we keeping it for boardsies only or can we invite a friend or two?
I'm assuming 16 is the minimum for these prices, is there a maximum number?

Mister Sifter

DonkeyPokerTour wrote: »

Right, I'm heading to bed for the evening, The last available date for this is Friday the 1st of May, so that makes the final Saturday the 25th April. So how about we provisionally work to this date. If people are interested in going before this date I have no problem, but the "in theory" should give us the best weather and course conditions?

Provisional Date: 25th April

Edit to add:

Only on a Tuesday, its a competition.

Yeh, sounds great.

DonkeyPokerTour

JCDUB wrote: »

Are we keeping it for boardsies only or can we invite a friend or two?
I'm assuming 16 is the minimum for these prices, is there a maximum number?

Friends to me would be fine, although do people want to have their own fourball or would they prefer to mix it up with other boardsie's? I'll leave this open for everyones thoughts

I dont think there's a maximum number, there would easily be enough time slots for 160 players which I cannot see us getting! Sunrise on the 25th is due at 6.06 and sunset is at 20.39 loads of time to play golf!

zillmere

I would be keen to go in early April if anyone else is. My wife is due on the 22nd so golf may not be an option on the 25th.

C.O.Y.B.I.B

I'd be on for that . Any date suits with a bit of notice .

stephenoleary

Count me in...

Myksyk

I'd be interested in this. Saturdays in April are good.

disland

Count me in

kingshankly

numbers are adding up nicely could be a good one this

ThunderCat

Any date suits me lads. Its a great idea. Im in.:D

WHIP IT!

I'm heading to the range in a bit, haven't swung a club in four weeks... I'll let ya know afterward if I'm in or if I'm giving up golf and taking up reading as a hobby! :pac:

carlyb

its a great idea, played there in Oct in wet and windy conditions - would love to play it again and could probably recruit 1 or 2 more

Mister Sifter

A boards golf day finally getting off the ground?!? Never thought i'd see the day...:D

Hobart

I'd be up for it.

Miley Byrne

I havent been on a Boards outing lads but I'd be willing to travel to Druids Glen for one, havent played there yet, could bring a buddy or two if ye needed to even up the numbers... (for fourballs etc)

DonkeyPokerTour

Ok So we are right in or around the number so how about we try and nail down the details a little more:

Date: 25th April
Cost: €100 (€90 for course and food, €10 for prizes, divided into 2 category's high and low handicappers?)
First Tee Time: 11.00am

What do people think?
Regards
Ian

milltown

Count me in.

zillmere

I can't make late April. I thought a few people were keen on early April?

Mister Sifter

Yeah, i'm in. Late April suits me perfect. The second weekend in April is easter weekend and i'll be away.The course should be in good nick by late April too.

Myksyk

DonkeyPokerTour wrote: »

Ok So we are right in or around the number so how about we try and nail down the details a little more:

Date: 25th April
Cost: €100 (€90 for course and food, €10 for prizes, divided into 2 category's high and low handicappers?)
First Tee Time: 11.00am

What do people think?
Regards
Ian

That suits me as things currently stand.

What is the format? Fourball or Individual stableford ... or both?

DonkeyPokerTour

Bad news I'm afraid. I rang up Druids Glen and there's No chance of the 25th of April or the 18th of April, Nor of the 21st or 28th of march. Only real choice would be a Sunday or a weekday booking. Sorry for getting people's hopes up!

What do people think of a Sunday? I know most clubs have their competitions on a Sunday but sure let me know and I'll see what I can do!

kingshankly

what about an earlier saturday? what ever happens youl not be able to suit everyone

DonkeyPokerTour

kingshankly wrote: »

what about an earlier saturday? what ever happens youl not be able to suit everyone

Only saturdays available are in February and even then there scarce

JJJJNR

What about Glen of the Downs ? They are doing some good deals at the moment.

kingshankly

DonkeyPokerTour wrote: »

Only saturdays available are in February and even then there scarce

well during the week suits me carried alot of holidays over but it might not suit most people . go by the general consencous either a sunday or during the week (friday probably the handiest)

Mister Sifter

Weekdays would kind of rule me out. Sunday's i'd most likely be playing a competition somewhere too.

I noticed on the GUI site that Carton House and K Club are both offering deals for €70-75 per player during the winter.

ShriekingSheet

I'm not going to play...

...just going to walk around the course shouting "oi! those irons are too bladey for you ye muppeh!!! you should be using TaylorMade Tour Burners!!!"

and

"scuse me, do you know that you're in breach of rule 46 chapter III verse 1...? you need to revert to the previous fairway, drop within one club length of the bunker, play two balls, sprinkling sand on your face before hitting the second and eat the divot you took for lunch with a side of chips..."

milltown

Well I work shifts so there's every chance I could make a midweek game too. Maybe check availability and put up 3 dates here and see what the concensus is.

golfsocietyirel

Hi Lads,

I'm not sure if this did get off the ground?.... I did an outing last year and I think there were 8 or 10 boardsies there. Anyway, I'm organising a couple of outings at the moment for my society and you guys are welcome to attend:

June - K Club (Palmer Course) This will be a Sunday - probably the 28th
July - Heritage - this will be a saturday, probably the 25th

I'll confirm times over the next couple of days.

We'll probably play stableford singles. Still have to go looking for prizes at the mo, but there'll be something.

Let me know if you're interested.

All the best,

Graham

milltown

Enjoyed the Druids Heath day. Put me down as a maybe for the Heritage, depending on price.

SuprSi

golfsocietyirel wrote: »

Hi Lads,

I'm not sure if this did get off the ground?.... I did an outing last year and I think there were 8 or 10 boardsies there. Anyway, I'm organising a couple of outings at the moment for my society and you guys are welcome to attend:

June - K Club (Palmer Course) This will be a Sunday - probably the 28th
July - Heritage - this will be a saturday, probably the 25th

I'll confirm times over the next couple of days.

We'll probably play stableford singles. Still have to go looking for prizes at the mo, but there'll be something.

Let me know if you're interested.

All the best,

Graham

I definitely can't make the June game but might be able to make the Heritage round. What sort of price range would it be?

golfsocietyirel

Prices depend on numbers, but i would hope that I get the green fee for around

K club around 85 / 90

Heritage 65 / 70

would be cheaper if we go for no food, no prizes... but I'll keep you posted