Boards Golf Society Outing - Esker Hills 23rd February 2013 10:30AM

charlieIRL

Well guys / gals - we have booked the first event for this year for the 23rd February in Esker Hills GC in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. First tee time is 10:30am.
I have provisionally booked 7 slots which can accomodate up to 28 players. This can be increaseed if necessary.

Can all new members please pm pistolpete11 with your name / username / phone number to be set up on the teamer text service.

link_2007

Played it on 29th December with a society from home. I absolutely love the course and it was in fantastic condition that day.

Edit: Just to add, the portions of food you get in the clubhouse are big enough to feed three people.

spacecoyote

Cheers Charlie, PM sent

Rikand

charlieIRL wrote: »

Can all new members please pm pistolpete11 with your name / username / phone number to be set up on the teamer text service.

Is that not " pistolpetes11 " with an s

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=181192

ryaner777

Just confirmed for this event. looking forward to it and the new year possibilities

Would it be helpful to try arrange a few carpools as it looks like we will be heading all over the country this year ?

Would help keep costs down and allow some players to have a drink in the club afterwards ?

spacecoyote

Cheers Lads, confirmed this afternoon.

I may have missed it somewhere, but have we confirmed the green fee for the round?

charlieIRL

spacecoyote wrote: »

Cheers Lads, confirmed this afternoon.

I may have missed it somewhere, but have we confirmed the green fee for the round?

I'll let you know later on if thats ok? Not going to be steep anyway.

Rikand

I havent gotten a text but want to say im definitely in for this one - wife permitting

pistolpetes11

charlieIRL wrote: »

Well guys / gals - we have booked the first event for this year for the 23rd February in Esker Hills GC in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. First tee time is 10:30am.
I have provisionally booked 7 slots which can accomodate up to 28 players. This can be increaseed if necessary.

Can all new members please pm pistolpete11 with your name / username / phone number to be set up on the teamer text service.

And your email !

pistolpetes11

Looking good so far folks 25 confirmed

Ed Winchester

What has been the biggest turnout for a boards golf day?

charlieIRL

Ed Winchester wrote: »

What has been the biggest turnout for a boards golf day?

I think 32 was the highest so far. We get an average of 25 or that but I reckon this year there will be more.

charlieIRL

Lads, can anyone playing Esker Hills who has never played a society event before please PM me with your current handicap - just want to update my society handicap list.
For anyone who hasn't one,we we allocate one as per the guidelines.

Golfgraffix

Cant seem to get onto teamer for some reason, can you inlcude me please.

charlieIRL

done for you there now. Did you get the text when it was sent out?

slave1

Lads, I played Esker on Saturday, it was in excellent condition, I was almost laughing at the bounce and run on the ball at times, no casual water to be seen and the greens (whilst not having lots of grass) were true and in great nick, bunkers all raked etc. etc.
You are in for a treat, also the chicken curry half and half chips/rice for tenner will keep you going for the night, savage feed.
Enjoy!

Kevinmarkham

Esker Hills picked up the Leinster 'Best Hidden Gem' award last night at the launch of the Golfer's Guide to Ireland 2013.

ssbob

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

Esker Hills picked up the Leinster 'Best Hidden Gem' award last night at the launch of the Golfer's Guide to Ireland 2013.

Excellent can't wait to play it.

midsker

slave1 wrote: »

Lads, I played Esker on Saturday, it was in excellent condition, I was almost laughing at the bounce and run on the ball at times, no casual water to be seen and the greens (whilst not having lots of grass) were true and in great nick, bunkers all raked etc. etc.
You are in for a treat, also the chicken curry half and half chips/rice for tenner will keep you going for the night, savage feed.
Enjoy!

Hey,

Just seen this thread and thought I'd post (I follow this forum!). I've played this course a good bit lately (I joined up recently) and it really is in great shape. I was laughing at the roll on the balls too - am used to seeing too many plugged balls at this time of year! Had only one plugged ball - on the 4th hole and if you know the course and hit a driver as short as I do you'll understand why!

Ye are in for a treat anyway. Not sure if there are any other members on here so if ye have any questions fire away.

charlieIRL

I have played it a good few times as well (I work in Tullamore) and its always been in great shape - they mind it very well up there.
Even the last day i played there during the summer it was lashing rain and it was still in great shape!

charlieIRL

Due to the large numbers expressing an interest in the society this year and in playing esker hills, I have had to get 3 extra slots for the club to accommodate us. This means our first tee time is now 10:10am and not 10:30 as previously stated.

blockic

charlieIRL wrote: »

This means our first tee time is now 10:10am and not 10:30 as previously stated.

Even better! :cool:

pistolpetes11

36 confirmed with more to add on the list tomorrow , looking like an epic start to the season folks

ssbob

pistolpetes11 wrote: »

36 confirmed with more to add on the list tomorrow , looking like an epic start to the season folks

This is great news, please make sure that those who have committed to going actually turn up on the day.:D

FixdePitchmark

pistolpetes11 wrote: »

36 confirmed with more to add on the list tomorrow , looking like an epic start to the season folks

What is the max that can go ? Tee time space ?

Well done lads, getting that big of a group in, on a Saturday.

charlieIRL

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

What is the max that can go ? Tee time space ?

Well done lads, getting that big of a group in, on a Saturday.

We have enough to get 40 at the moment but i was told that whatever numbers we bring we will be accommodated.

staker

I'm pretty sure I'llmake it too only would rather not commit untilnearer as opposed to withdrawing.
Looks like a busy day ahead-deuces should be a nice pot!!

Seve OB

staker wrote: »

I'm pretty sure I'llmake it too only would rather not commit untilnearer as opposed to withdrawing.
Looks like a busy day ahead-deuces should be a nice pot!!

I'm in the same boat, am not entirely certain I will be able to go so have not confirmed yet. It will be much nearer the time before I know for definate so will wait till then before I count myself in or out! (Really hope to go)

Anatom

Gutted I can't go. Hope you all have a great day!

bailey99

what's the price? And is there anyone travelling from Cork direction, car pool? Might have one or two interested.

ssbob

bailey99 wrote: »

what's the price? And is there anyone travelling from Cork direction, car pool? Might have one or two interested.

I am going from Cork, I think the following lads are also Cork (direction) lads and going:

• Reganovski
• denisoc16
• Blokic
• Staker(maybe)
• Kiers47-Cashel so on the way.

We could organise 2 cars. If you have people interested they need to be boards members. Price will be announced once we have the cut-off date reached for entries.

Ben1977

Am going to make this one lads, heard loads of good things about Esker Hills so looking forward to it.

As a way of an apology for the no show in the Jug I'll bring along a prize to get back on side with charlieIRL

NapoleonInRags

Anyone heading down from the Drogheda area?

charlieIRL

Ben1977 wrote: »

Am going to make this one lads, heard loads of good things about Esker Hills so looking forward to it.

As a way of an apology for the no show in the Jug I'll bring along a prize to get back on side with charlieIRL

ha ha,no need dude!!

blockic

ssbob wrote: »

I am going from Cork, I think the following lads are also Cork (direction) lads and going:

• Reganovski
• denisoc16
• Blokic
• Staker(maybe)
• Kiers47-Cashel so on the way.

We could organise 2 cars. If you have people interested they need to be boards members. Price will be announced once we have the cut-off date reached for entries.

I'll be heading from Kilkenny but will be going to Cork after if people want more leg room on the way home!

Reganovski

ssbob wrote: »

I am going from Cork, I think the following lads are also Cork (direction) lads and going:

• Reganovski
• denisoc16
• Blokic
• Staker(maybe)
• Kiers47-Cashel so on the way.

We could organise 2 cars. If you have people interested they need to be boards members. Price will be announced once we have the cut-off date reached for entries.

I'm a lazy ass so rather than having to get up really early on Saturday morning, I've booked a room in Portlaoise. It'll halve the journey on the Saturday morning anyhow
I'd be happy to drive anyone home or even split the room if someone wanted to do that.

Rikand

Ben1977 wrote: »

Am going to make this one lads, heard loads of good things about Esker Hills so looking forward to it.

As a way of an apology for the no show in the Jug I'll bring along a prize to get back on side with charlieIRL

I'll take the prize seeing as I had to play against two fellas ON MY OWN! :P:P:P

ssbob

blockic wrote: »

I'll be heading from Kilkenny but will be going to Cork after if people want more leg room on the way home!

Reganovski wrote: »

I'm a lazy ass so rather than having to get up really early on Saturday morning, I've booked a room in Portlaoise. It'll halve the journey on the Saturday morning anyhow
I'd be happy to drive anyone home or even split the room if someone wanted to do that.

And there I was thinking I was going to save the planet by creating a car pool...............:D

Not to worry we'll work something out closer to the time.:D

charlieIRL

Reganovski wrote: »

I'm a lazy ass so rather than having to get up really early on Saturday morning, I've booked a room in Portlaoise. It'll halve the journey on the Saturday morning anyhow
I'd be happy to drive anyone home or even split the room if someone wanted to do that.

Halved the journey? Esker Hills is only about 25 mins from Portlaoise!!

Ben1977

Rickylovesuall wrote: »

I'll take the prize seeing as I had to play against two fellas ON MY OWN! :P:P:P

If you don't win it, I'll buy you a pint.;)

Reganovski

charlieIRL wrote: »

Halved the journey? Esker Hills is only about 25 mins from Portlaoise!!

By my phone, it says its about 45 mins....And I'm leaving from Mitchelstown so I'm kinda halving it

charlieIRL

Reganovski wrote: »

By my phone, it says its about 45 mins....And I'm leaving from Mitchelstown so I'm kinda halving it

only take me 20 odd minutes to get to portlaoise from tullamore and esker hills is 5 mins from town! Its only 40kms though.

Then again traffic on the portlaoise road can be heavy.

ssbob

Guys,

Just to let you know, costs are as follows for this year:

• €30 membership cost for the society(please pay at first event), this will cover prizes
• €30 per each event, so therefore some events the society will gain but as the summer approaches we will keep the costs down on the more expensive courses by using any gains from previous events
• €5 if you are not a member of the society - you will only be allowed do this once during the year, if you want to come a second time then you will be asked to pay the balance of your €30 membership

Some of you might disagree with the membership cost but we are trying to have a society and not an outing every couple of months as if it goes this way then the society will soon fall apart again.

Look forward to seeing ye all in Esker!!!

Rikand

16 days to go! I'm counting them down

Beaulieu

Reganovski wrote: »

By my phone, it says its about 45 mins....And I'm leaving from Mitchelstown so I'm kinda halving it

I live near Esker & you would want to allow 40 mins from the turnoff from the Motorway at Portlaoise to get there. Bring the SatNav as its not the easiest to find.

gymman39

played today for the first time this year and willie has the course in great nick..nice morning as well which helps

staker

Just confirmed there. Will be travelling from Kilkenny on the morning if anyone's looking for a spin.

Reganovski

13 days .....

Begs being out first

blockic

Reganovski wrote: »

13 days .....

Begs being out first

No chance! I'll be there at 6am to ensure first tee time!!

pistolpetes11

Right 41 confirmed to play ,

People who have not been bothered to reply will be deleted from the list and group Saturday morning

We have 99 players on the list , 41 are playing , 31 cant make it and 27 have not bothered to reply ,

Here is hoping to a dry weekend so I can get out to hit a few balls !!!

Rikand

3 balls or 4 balls ?