Volunteers Required - Macreddin - Fri 29th

Kevinmarkham

I'm looking for three volunteers to play at Macreddin this coming Friday (June 29th). I have a tee time booked for four at 2pm and it's a round of free golf.

Your handicap is irrelevant.

Conditions:
Must be available to play and be at the course, outside Aughrim, on time.
No Macreddin members please - I'm looking for golfers who have not had the privilege of playing the venue before, or have played it only a couple of times (e.g. last year's Boards outing).
Must be prepared to spend half an hour in the bar afterwards!

If you can make the tee time for sure, then reply to this Thread and three names will be picked on Wednesday lunch time.

Thanks.

bailey99

three lads from Cork would love to play the course! Much obliged Kevin!

Benicetomonty

Another kind offer Kevin-keeping my eyes peeled for when you decide you need second opinions on Portmarnock or Old Head But also for a date that suits. Thanks again for the last few invites, good luck to all eligable candidates!

Whyner

Would love to

mike12

How come all these are on days i can't play.
Mike

thinks too much

once again a very geneorous offer...put my name in the hat please

heavyballs

Once again Kevin fair play but I've played it a lot so I'll opt out and give someone else a chance to play 

Gmpd

Fair play on another great offer Kevin.. Sure I'll stick my name in the hat.

BUACHAILL

sure stick me in the mix again please

Kevinmarkham

mike12 wrote: »

How come all these are on days i can't play.
Mike

I check your diary, mate!

MiniGolf

Great offer again to play a super course.... Make sure you are in full health though .

Playing the Majors Tour in Carton House and have played it a few times so won't be putting myself forward!

Enjoy :D

Dr_Colossus

Great offer for a course that's still on my yet to play list but unfortunately can't take this Fri off work so will have to opt out. Enjoy the day out all.

The Aul Switcharoo

I'll play! Pick me pick me:)

frost53

Played there two weeks ago... An impressive course.

redzerdrog

fair play to for this and it is great for the boards members as am sure most like me love reading the opinions of the different lads and how they get on

unfortunetly I can put my name in the hat for as I am away the weekend

IITYWYBMAD

Kevin, I'd love the opportunity to play. I can push my attendance at the bar to 90minutes?

Many thanks.

george67

Will you be using buggies? I hear it is quite a hard track on the trolley battery

Kevinmarkham

george67 wrote: »

Will you be using buggies? I hear it is quite a hard track on the trolley battery

Hasn't been confirmed - but I imagine David will arrange them for us. If not, I'll stump up for buggies

Dr_Colossus

Buggies take so much away from a round and should only be used if you've a medical condition requiring one. You don't get to walk the course and fully experience or appreciate it's condition and views. The game becomes more like playing in a simulator where you hit a shot, the page reloads and you're delivered to your ball to take your next stroke. By walking the course you're at least getting some exercise and an opportunity to step out yardages from distance markers as you pass.

I've heard Macreddin can be a bit hilly but surely it's manageable with modern electric/push trollies and lightweight carry bags? Buggies are not customary on Irish courses and this is a trait that's worth supporting and continuing with as subsequent additions are likely to include the cooler full of beer.

bailey99

You certainly have never played Macreddin! Wonderful course with incredible views even in a buggy. Great elevation drops and good walks to the tee boxes from greens.

Wouldn't even consider playing the course without a buggy as you be out there maybe 5.5hours i reckon walking it and would be very tired througout the back nine.

A must play course though and fantastic green fee rates too.

Kevinmarkham

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Buggies take so much away from a round and should only be used if you've a medical condition requiring one. You don't get to walk the course and fully experience or appreciate it's condition and views. The game becomes more like playing in a simulator where you hit a shot, the page reloads and you're delivered to your ball to take your next stroke. By walking the course you're at least getting some exercise and an opportunity to step out yardages from distance markers as you pass.

I've heard Macreddin can be a bit hilly but surely it's manageable with modern electric/push trollies and lightweight carry bags? Buggies are not customary on Irish courses and this is a trait that's worth supporting and continuing with as subsequent additions are likely to include the cooler full of beer.

I agree entirely, and the selected golfers will be routinely kicked out of the buggies and made to walk different holes to give them a feel for the place

george67

Good stuff add me to the mix then I hear its a smashing course.
Thanks

Kevinmarkham

Whyner wrote: »

Would love to

BUACHAILL wrote: »

sure stick me in the mix again please

IITYWYBMAD wrote: »

Kevin, I'd love the opportunity to play. I can push my attendance at the bar to 90minutes?

Lads, you're up. Our tee time is 2pm. I'll aim to get there about 1.30pm. Can you please PM me or leave a message here to confirm you're good to play.

FYI, if you're approaching the hotel from Aughrim, the car park is on the right, just after the bridge

bailey99

congrats lads! gutted i didn't get to make the trip from cork but I'm sure ye'll enjoy it anyway. Thanks Kevin. Are you ever coming down south?!!!

Gmpd

Well done to the lads picked.. Hope the weather holds up..

Kevinmarkham

bailey99 wrote: »

congrats lads! gutted i didn't get to make the trip from cork but I'm sure ye'll enjoy it anyway. Thanks Kevin. Are you ever coming down south?!!!

Yep, at some stage. Hoping to get a few more of these under my belt, then I'm going to target Old Head, Fota, Castlemartyr or Cork.
Would Killarney be too far for you Cork boys?

bailey99

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

Yep, at some stage. Hoping to get a few more of these under my belt, then I'm going to target Old Head, Fota, Castlemartyr or Cork.
Would Killarney be too far for you Cork boys?

Macreddin wasn't going to be too far at all for us to travel so Killarney wouldn't be a problem either. Would love a chance to play Old Head. Fota, Castlemartyr, Cork all great tracks as well. Enjoy the round Kevin!

george67

Gmpd wrote: »

Well done to the lads picked.. Hope the weather holds up..

+1

BUACHAILL

Great stuff Kevin thanks a mill, looking forward to it.

Whyner

BUACHAILL wrote: »

Great stuff Kevin thanks a mill, looking forward to it.

Me too, must hit the range tomorrow and practice my provisional...

IITYWYBMAD

Yep, can't wait. Thanks Kevin.

staker

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

Yep, at some stage. Hoping to get a few more of these under my belt, then I'm going to target Old Head, Fota, Castlemartyr or Cork.
Would Killarney be too far for you Cork boys?

any one of the four would do nicely:D

BUACHAILL

Great day had in Macreddin, Golf wasn't exactly inspirational but the course was in great condition and the company was mighty. Would like to thank Kevin again for the generous offer and Derek and David for the game enjoyed it immensely even if the my game didn't reflect it.

Thanks again gents !!