*CANCELLED*Boards Golf Society Outing - Thurles Golf Club 23rd March 2013 10:30AM

charlieIRL

Time to get rocking with our second event of the year, a trip to Thurles Golf Club on the 23rd March. Tee Times from 10:30am.

All info and chat here.

Prizes from Esker Hills shall be given out after the round as well.

Price for the round is again €30 for Society members and €35 for visitors.

P.S. Remember, anyone who didn't pay the membership in Esker Hills must do so in Thurles.
Also, after our committee meeting in Esker Hills, there have been a few revisions regarding the non-members playing with the society - have a look at the thread when you get a chance

hades

Couldn't make Esker, will be in Thurles. Looking forward to it.

Rikand

Looking forward to it aswell

blockic

After painfully missing Esker, There is no hope anything will get in the way of me going to this one!! Can't wait.

Seve OB

hades wrote: »

Couldn't make Esker, will be in Thurles. Looking forward to it.

Snap, I just hope nothing comes up cause I really want to get out playing as much golf as possible this year.

I'll be heading from Castleknock if anyone fancies a car pool?

scrubber72

Oh for the love of job. Confirmation stopped me last time and my own work society is playing on 23rd now. Enjoy it lads.

Anatom

I've put my name down for it. Dying to go. The missus is from that part of the world so if I can convince her to go home for the weekend then I'll be quids in!!

But there's a nagging feeling in the back of my mind....

dwd

Won't make it to Thurles, will be off on honeymoon looking forward to April outing.

dar_cool

Looking forward to this. Steveob I'm heading from clonsilla also so maybe could carpool? We can arrange it closer to the time?
Darren

spacecoyote

In the same boat as a number of the lads here. Its the only date as far as I know that clashes with my home society. Its their first outing of the year, and as returning GOY, I can't really duck out of it.

Looks like April will be the target for me too.

bailey99

Is there a schedule for actual dates for the outings over the year? I'll like to see if an make a few outings before joining?

Thanks!

charlieIRL

These are the dates but are subject to change:
23rd Feb Esker Hills
23rd March
20th / 27th April
25th May
22nd June
20th July
17th August
14th September

bailey99

charlieIRL wrote: »

These are the dates but are subject to change:
23rd Feb Esker Hills
23rd March
20th / 27th April
25th May
22nd June
20th July
17th August
14th September

Thanks, anything on Venues though. Haven't the dates is of limited use if the venue is the other end of the country for me. Surely there must be some knowledge or intention of where to go to for the outing each month???

charlieIRL

bailey99 wrote: »

Thanks, anything on Venues though. Haven't the dates is of limited use if the venue is the other end of the country for me. Surely there must be some knowledge or intention of where to go to for the outing each month???

we're finalising the last few as we speak and will post them when they are confirmed.

Portarlington is going to be the April event.

Seve OB

dar_cool wrote: »

Looking forward to this. Steveob I'm heading from clonsilla also so maybe could carpool? We can arrange it closer to the time?
Darren

Nice one Darren, the more the merrier, can fit 4 in my car handy enough with clubs if anyone else wants to join us?

Seve OB

dwd wrote: »

Won't make it to Thurles, will be off on honeymoon looking forward to April outing.

You are getting married and think you will still be allowed out to play golf

Anatom

stevieob wrote: »

You are getting married and think you will still be allowed out to play golf

Ah, he'll be allowed out to play alright, but only at pre-agreed times and even then only until such time as kids come along...;)

Rikand

Anatom wrote: »

Ah, he'll be allowed out to play alright, but only at pre-agreed times and even then only until such time as kids come along...;)

this

I've been told to enjoy myself now because once kids come along its GAME OVER!!!!

ballyk

Looks like that day is very popular for society outings. My GAA club society has its first outing of the year that day too. Can't miss it seeing as I am captain this year.

Looking forward to Portarlington though.

hades

Quick question guys, whats the story with bringing a guest or two along to outings? Was half tempted to say it to my regular playing partners to come along. I mentioned it to them about joining up thru signing up to boards, but they're not the biggest d'interweb users.

pistolpetes11

hades wrote: »

Quick question guys, whats the story with bringing a guest or two along to outings? Was half tempted to say it to my regular playing partners to come along. I mentioned it to them about joining up thru signing up to boards, but they're not the biggest d'interweb users.

No bother at all

phkk

Hoping to make the next outing to Thurles, I didn't get to play on any of the society outings last year because of injury and looking forward to getting out again( played on the inaugural outing to Dundrum nearly two years ago!) I have kept a close eye on all the golf events and seems to be going from strength to strength. Well done to all concerned for the hard work and organisation.

pistolpetes11

phkk wrote: »

Hoping to make the next outing to Thurles, I didn't get to play on any of the society outings last year because of injury and looking forward to getting out again( played on the inaugural outing to Dundrum nearly two years ago!) I have kept a close eye on all the golf events and seems to be going from strength to strength. Well done to all concerned for the hard work and organisation.

Got your details and will add you on during the week

charlieIRL

hades wrote: »

Quick question guys, whats the story with bringing a guest or two along to outings? Was half tempted to say it to my regular playing partners to come along. I mentioned it to them about joining up thru signing up to boards, but they're not the biggest d'interweb users.

I'd get them to log in a stick up a few posts, its not that hard and they might even like joining in the banter here.

To play more than one outing your better off becoming a member anyway. Visitors are restricted to prizes they can win as well.

Rikand

visitors are people too ya know

charlieIRL

Rickylovesuall wrote: »

visitors are people too ya know

Yes I know that and the society will never turn anyone away but we are trying to create and maintain a society, not to create casual events.

dwd

stevieob wrote: »

You are getting married and think you will still be allowed out to play golf

it's in the prenup, if I don't get my Saturday golf, it's grounds for divorce

Seve OB

Why can't the guys who are not on boards join the society if they so wish?
I have been a few societies down through the years who had "outsiders" allowed as members with no problems...

charlieIRL

stevieob wrote: »

Why can't the guys who are not on boards join the society if they so wish?
I have been a few societies down through the years who had "outsiders" allowed as members with no problems...

I play the odd time with a mates society, but I am not allowed to join it cause its restricted to players from a certain area and GAA members.

Each society has their rules and regulations and they stick to them. If we want to move ours forward we will have to stick to ours or we're back to just organising days out.

blockic

stevieob wrote: »

Why can't the guys who are not on boards join the society if they so wish?
I have been a few societies down through the years who had "outsiders" allowed as members with no problems...

:rolleyes:... Boards Golf Society...for people on Boards..IMO that is how it should be. If poeple from outside boards start joining then I think it loses it's whole purpose. How hard is it to register and post a message or two anyway if people want to join that badly?

ssbob

blockic wrote: »

:rolleyes:... Boards Golf Society...for people on Boards..IMO that is how it should be. If poeple from outside boards start joining then I think it loses it's whole purpose. How hard is it to register and post a message or two anyway if people want to join that badly?

I can't improve on this, well said.

Rikand

this thread should be stickied aswell as the main thread imo

we tee off in 17 days

charlieIRL

no need when lads keep bumping it to the top. We've noticed recently that a lot of people don't read the stickied threads as well.

ssbob

Rickylovesuall wrote: »

this thread should be stickied aswell as the main thread imo

we tee off in 17 days

I wonder will you be as good so far from home:P

link_2007

Probably wont make this one unfortunately.

Originally thought I may have to miss it as it's my girlfriend's birthday that day but managed to talk her around. However, on Tuesday I dislocated my shoulder for the umpteenth time (fairly sure I have hit double figures by now) so looks like a spell on the sidelines is on the cards.

PARlance

link_2007 wrote: »

Probably wont make this one unfortunately.

Originally thought I may have to miss it as it's my girlfriend's birthday that day but managed to talk her around. However, on Tuesday I she dislocated my shoulder for the umpteenth time when I asked (fairly sure I have hit double figures by now) so looks like a spell on the sidelines is on the cards.

Unlucky Link, fixed that for you btw.
Why couldn't it have happened before seeking the planning permission. Such a balls all around. Good luck with the recovery

Rikand

ssbob wrote: »

I wonder will you be as good so far from home:P

It's true. Having to get up at ridiculous O'Clock in the morning to get down to Thurles is going to be a pain

charlieIRL

ssbob wrote: »

I wonder will you be as good so far from home:P

I'll hit him a slap in the car on the way down to make sure he's not!!:D

ssbob

Why do I have to christen my daughter on this day?!?!?! Ah well hopefully she will be the next Yani Tseng!

Rikand

charlieIRL wrote: »

I'll hit him a slap in the car on the way down to make sure he's not!!:D

I guess that means you're driving so ? Sound!

PARlance

Rickylovesuall wrote: »

I guess that means you're driving so ? Sound!

He might be driving but you'll be the one with the handbrake on!!!
Time for an ESR reduction for you if you continue to come in with silly scores like something in the high 30's (all relative when it comes to boards outings)

charlieIRL

Rickylovesuall wrote: »

I guess that means you're driving so ? Sound!

am I?? Food afterwards so!!

kkelliher

gents looking forward to it but can i trow out an early slot on this one if possible as I have to be back in dublin for a graduation at 6pm

many thanks in advance

AdpRo

Looking forward to my first outing. I'm also going to be checky and ask for as early a tee time as possible as I have to be back in Dublin by 5pm!

charlieIRL

Can all of the new players please send me on your current GUI / society handicaps please?

RUSTEDCORE

I would just like to question the wording .. golf society?

why not club/group/gang

are you simply trying to sound well to do... or is this just golfing lingo

I mean obviously the word society is not accurate

charlieIRL

RUSTEDCORE wrote: »

I would just like to question the wording .. golf society?

why not club/group/gang

are you simply trying to sound well to do... or is this just golfing lingo

I mean obviously the word society is not accurate

first post in the golf forum and you are questioning our outings???

i was just a group / gang of golfers then you would be turning up at any course and playing.

Our events are organised and planned to meet the needs of all its members. A golf club is the person(s) who run the courses we play on.

and why is the word society not accurate??

RUSTEDCORE

charlieIRL wrote: »

first post in the golf forum and you are questioning our outings???

i was just a group / gang of golfers then you would be turning up at any course and playing.

Our events are organised and planned to meet the needs of all its members. A golf club is the person(s) who run the courses we play on.

and why is the word society not accurate??

I am not here to run through where and when you should use certain words for your education

THIS....

i was just a group / gang of golfers then you would be turning up at any course and playing.

Makes absolutely no sense .. you are a group of people who organise and attend golfing events...are you not. Surely the only reason for not using golfing group is because your founders view the sport as posh.
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EDIT; and no I am not questioning your outings simply curious about the groups name.

charlieIRL

If you are only here to try stir things up, I'd rather you didn't post here at all

blockic

:rolleyes:..wont even entertain the above!!

Looking forward to this now, hopefully get get the weather! Bit early to be checking I suppose!

mikeystipey to take it down id say!!

Anatom

Hello Rustedcore. Interesting question, and something that I have never been asked before in my life.

The answer is very simple. Its traditional. The word "society" (in golfing terms anyway) is used to describe any relatively cohesive "group" of golfers.

Here is the Wiki answer:

A society, or a human society, is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Human societies are characterized by patterns of relationships (social relations) between individuals who share a distinctive culture and institutions; a given society may be described as the sum total of such relationships among its constituent members. In the social sciences, a larger society often evinces stratification and/or dominance patterns in subgroups.
Insofar as it is collaborative, a society can enable its members to benefit in ways that would not otherwise be possible on an individual basis; both individual and social (common) benefits can thus be distinguished, or in many cases found to overlap.
A society can also consist of like-minded people governed by their own norms and values within a dominant, larger society. This is sometimes referred to as a subculture, a term used extensively within criminology.

Now, you may question whether we, as a group of individuals who mainly interact via the various threads on this forum, are "related" to each other in the way defined above, or whether we actually benefit from being in such a group, but I would wholeheartedly assert that the Boards.ie Golf Society, as defined not just in the above case, but in the common meaning and understanding of the term, is the correct and appropriate title.

Believe me, it has absolutely nothing to do with being posh. In fact, some of our members aren't posh at all. Not even in the slightest - mightn't even have been on a boat at all, ever...

Keep posting in here and you might find yourself interested in joining in. This society is most welcoming and the craic can be mighty!!