Society interested in a ryder cup format?

technodub

I play in a golf society based in dublin and every year our top players play another society in foursomes for a bit of fun! We usually play a decent course that we could get at good value (last year its was carton house).. This year we dont have opponents and i was wondering if there was any golf societys out there that would be interested in playing? No course in mind as of yet but we were looking at doing it the first week in september but are open for suggestions! Anybody who might be interested get back to me and i can mail you my number to talk about details! cheers

technodub

Nobody up for the challenge?

charlieIRL

i'd be up for it, anyone else?

Maybe the top 4 golfers from our society events up to the end of july?

technodub

How many members in the boards society? Sorry i got my dates wrong our last outing of the year is the start of October so if at all possible we would look to do it in the middle of October but nothing is set in stone! Also looking for a 12 man team so even if you had 12 players who were interested in playing a decent course and were up for a challenge! Personally I like the format as its something a little bit different!

Dr_Colossus

I don't see what the appeal is of playing foresomes especially when traveling to a decent course and paying green fees to play half a round. Maybe if you were to play singles matchplay or fourball betterball formats you'd get more interest?

Personally I can't stand foursomes and generally avoid putting my name down for interclub competitions that play them. There's a big time commitment involved for playing alternate shots around a course. Now granted that's just my view and realise some people think they're great craic involving different strategies etc which I appreciate I just don't think they outweigh the pleasure of playing the full course and recording a good score you can call your own. Selfish perhaps but there's better team formats than foresomes out there.

technodub

Sorry my bad folks. It is fourball better ball we play i always get them confused ( you would think I would get it right after ten years) Id fully agree with you Dr_Colossus I like playing a full round too! I just like the team match play format! Basically the guy who organizes our society does not use boards so i suggested i would try put the feelers out... obviously not a great start when i get the format wrong! If i find anybody whos interested i will be passing them on to somebody who knows what there talking about!

pistolpetes11

charlieIRL wrote: »

i'd be up for it, anyone else?

Maybe the top 4 golfers from our society events up to the end of july?

Id be up for it too Charlie , count me in

scubapro

Sure I would give it a go as well.

Keano

Let's give them a hiding match!

pistolpetes11

Oh its on now , There's your 4 !

Sombreros at the ready men .

technodub

We need a team of 12?

Keano

technodub wrote: »

We need a team of 12?

Don't you worry we have a few tucked away for the summer!

pistolpetes11

Should be no problem ,

There is 60 on our Society List

scubapro

pistolpetes11 wrote: »

Oh its on now , There's your 4 !

Sombreros at the ready men .

Sombreros! I think standard dress code should include Charlies trousers

pistolpetes11

scubapro wrote: »

Sombreros! I think standard dress code should include Charlies trousers

Could you imagine the looks we would get !!! all decked out in them strides :pac:

charlieIRL

technodub wrote: »

We need a team of 12?

sorry, my bad - took you up wrong!!

scubapro wrote: »

Sombreros! I think standard dress code should include Charlies trousers

hahahaha, would be some crack!!!

Keano

technodub, get us the dates and venue and we will organise a team of 12.

technodub

Now we are getting somewere ... Would someone like to step forward and become team leader? realistically nothing needs to be set in stone now but if you guys are up for the challenge we could set the wheels in motion and discuss the finer details! ?? .............. ( its not too late to turn back ) :rolleyes::D

technodub

Just seen ur post keano! Could still do with a team leader and maybe an exchange of numbers to discuss details!

technodub

Looks like we have hit a brick wall lads? Nobody want to captain the ship??

charlieIRL

technodub wrote: »

Looks like we have hit a brick wall lads? Nobody want to captain the ship??

I think the captain of our society should be in charge, ya up for it Keano?

technodub

Keano is the man!:D

Keano

I shall lead us into battle

Drop me a PM technodub.

Keano

Ok while me and technodub discuss appearance fee's and sponsorship money we need a boards team. Obviously, without knowing the date it's not easy but if you have an interest please put your name down

charlieIRL

Stick me down for it boss!

pistolpetes11

Keano A Legend wrote: »

Ok while me and technodub discuss appearance fee's and sponsorship money we need a boards team. Obviously, without knowing the date it's not easy but if you have an interest please put your name down

Im in for it too , so will Sheehansshiners

scubapro

Hmmm, let me think........yes

Keano

scubapro wrote: »

Hmmm, let me think........yes

I knew you wouldn't let me down!

Matt Santos

Would love to play in this as well but I am in College Fri and Sat's so these days are out for me! Cant play in the Society dates that fall on a Fri or Sat as well
M

link_2007

I'd be up for it if you're stuck for numbers

dines08

Ye looking for Boards Society members only Keano? If not then I'd be up for it if ye are stuck for 12

Keano

link_2007 wrote: »

I'd be up for it if you're stuck for numbers

Good stuff.

dines08 wrote: »

Ye looking for Boards Society members only Keano? If not then I'd be up for it if ye are stuck for 12

I've seen you swing a club, I'm adding you to our team!

Keano

Matt Santos wrote: »

Would love to play in this as well but I am in College Fri and Sat's so these days are out for me! Cant play in the Society dates that fall on a Fri or Sat as well
M

I don't think it will be till October if that suits?

scubapro

Keano A Legend wrote: »

I don't think it will be till October if that suits?

Lol plenty of time to learn how to play so:D

Keano

Keano A Legend wrote: »

I don't think it will be till October if that suits?

So we have

Me
pistolpetes11
charlieIRL
scubapro
link2007
dines08

charlieIRL

6 more and a few subs and we are sorted. C'mon lads.

Miley Byrne

charlieIRL wrote: »

6 more and a few subs and we are sorted. C'mon lads.

If it's not on until October it might suit me so I'll throw my hat in the ring!! 5 more to go now!!!

Keano

Just has a chat with the enemy other side.

We would be looking at maybe the weekend of 13/14 of October or if that does not suit then we'd be go back to the last weekend in September.

It would only just be one day. They can bring more than 12 if needed but if we can get 12 commits then we'd stick with that. So I know it's far away now but if you can commit to both day's please post in this thread.

Now to the venue, as we are blessed with so many great courses we can pick some great places and if we play in October rates come way down. One course we spoke about and I know from reading threads that people would love to play is Old Head. We think it can be got for €75 during this time.

Nothing is set in stone and we have a lot of organising to do but this could turn into something very enjoyable and boards could be Ryder Cup winners 2012!!

pistolpetes11

Keano A Legend wrote: »

Just has a chat with the enemy other side.

We would be looking at maybe the weekend of 13/14 of October or if that does not suit then we'd be go back to the last weekend in September.

It would only just be one day. They can bring more than 12 if needed but if we can get 12 commits then we'd stick with that. So I know it's far away now but if you can commit to both day's please post in this thread.

Now to the venue, as we are blessed with so many great courses we can pick some great places and if we play in October rates come way down. One course we spoke about and I know from reading threads that people would love to play is Old Head. We think it can be got for €75 during this time.

Nothing is set in stone and we have a lot of organising to do but this could turn into something very enjoyable and boards could be Ryder Cup winners 2012!!

Count me in with big shinny bells on either date

Keano

Update:

Old Head is available the Saturday 13th October from 9am-10:30am

This may rule out some people, so obviously if it doesn't work we will have to look at other venues.

link_2007

Sounds good - if we are travelling that far down would it be worth looking to make a weekend of it?

charlieIRL

link_2007 wrote: »

Sounds good - if we are travelling that far down would it be worth looking to make a weekend of it?

I can get to spain quicker than Old Head, its a 3.5 hour drive for me

Keano

charlieIRL wrote: »

I can get to spain quicker than Old Head, its a 3.5 hour drive for me

You will not be alone, hence why it could be a non runner.

charlieIRL

Just re-read first post and are all from Dublin. Can't we pick somewhere a bit more central???

scubapro

Always ready for a show down, bring it on.

sheehanshiners

charlieIRL wrote: »

i'd be up for it, anyone else?

Maybe the top 4 golfers from our society events up to the end of july?

I would be interested charlie. Count me in

dines08

Keano A Legend wrote: »

Good stuff.



I've seen you swing a club, I'm adding you to our team!

Haha I thought that would of excluded me

charlieIRL

so far ..
Keano
pistolpetes11
charlieIRL
scubapro
link2007
dines08
Sheehanshiners
denisoc16

did i forget anyone?

link_2007

charlieIRL wrote: »

so far ..
Keano
pistolpetes11
charlieIRL
scubapro
link2007
dines08
Sheehanshiners

did i forget anyone?

denisoc16

Matt Santos

If its not till Oct it should suit.
Count me in..
M

charlieIRL

1. Keano
2. pistolpetes11
3. charlieIRL
4. scubapro
5. link2007
6. dines08
7. Sheehanshiners
8. denisoc16 (apologies!)
9. Matt Santos