Boards Golf Society Ballykisteen 17th June @ 11.00

ballyk

Hi all,

As there's a relatively short period of time between our outing last week in New Forest and our next outing I wanted to get this out now. Our next outing brings us to Tipperary and to my home course of Ballykisteen, the only Irish course to host a EuroPro tour event this year. The course was designed by Des Smyth and measures 6,260 yards off the white tees and 6,703 yards off the blues. Scorecard is here: http://ballykisteengolfclub.com/scorecard.php#. The order of the holes has changed since our last visit in case anyone is wondering, the 1st hole is the old 10th etc.

This is our third time to visit the course through the society and it was in great shape the last day I played it so I hope you'll all enjoy it. If anyone is looking to stay let me know and I'll ask about availability in the hotel or lodges.

As we tee off at 11am it's an early start for some so let me know your requests for early or late tee times and I'll do my best to accommodate you. Teamer invites should have been received a few minutes ago.

jarrieta

Hi, I will miss this one too, I am just travelling that Saturday, enjoy guys

Seve OB

Same here, Mrs birthday and gang of us heading out for the day to celebrate

enjoy it folks

doublecross

As most of you know already this course is next to Limerick Junction railway station. So anybody that needs a lift from the station just shout.

ballyk

It's just over an hour and a half on the train from Dublin to Limerick Junction. The 8am train arrives at 9.33, the 9am train arrives at 10.36. It's ?14.99 single or ?29.98 return for those interested.

Macker1

Apologies but not going to be able to make this outing as I'm in work that weekend. I've took a lot of holidays this year for golf and I just can't use any more. It's a pity as I was looking forward to playing there especially after looking at the recent Europro Tour event on Sky last week. The course looked in great condition.

spacecoyote

Just accepted there now Captain. Have a lot of points to make up in the GOTY table

ballyk

spacecoyote wrote: »

Just accepted there now Captain. Have a lot of points to make up in the GOTY table

You and me both! Thanks.

ballyk

Right lads and lasses, looks like we are all playing for 2nd as defending champion Tigerwood1, who took the course apart last time, will be attending!

a post punk

Looking forward to this outing being so close to home for me, only 20 mins:) hoping to get a practice round in there beforehand if possible. I played an open in muskerry golf club last evening, if anyone is looking for a test of golf check it out if your in the cork area. Bring the hiking boots there is massive climbs but great views from some tee boxes of the course.

ballyk

a post punk wrote: »

Looking forward to this outing being so close to home for me, only 20 mins:) hoping to get a practice round in there beforehand if possible. I played an open in muskerry golf club last evening, if anyone is looking for a test of golf check it out if your in the cork area. Bring the hiking boots there is massive climbs but great views from some tee boxes of the course.

The Open Singles on Monday might be a good opportunity for you to get a practice round in.

BigChap1759

Unfortunately won't be able to attend this one as playing Jimmy Bruen for Margaret's that day - looked class on Sky

ballyk

BigChap1759 wrote: »

Unfortunately won't be able to attend this one as playing Jimmy Bruen for Margaret's that day - looked class on Sky

That's a pity. Well done on getting selected on the Bruen team though. Who are you up against?

BigChap1759

ballyk wrote: »

That's a pity. Well done on getting selected on the Bruen team though. Who are you up against?

We're in the Donabate qualifier - up against Donabate, The Island, Corballis, Swords, Lucan, Roganstown, Balcarrick, Beaverstown, Hollywood Lakes, Rush, Hermitage, Elmgreen & Skerries

Top 4 through to semis the following day

paulos53

I won't know until late next week if I can make Ballykisteen. I have declined on teamer for now

Seve OB

not many going by the looks of it, some easy GOTY points to be picked up there

benny79

I should be good to go dont want to commit till end of week when I know for sure..

a post punk

Could you stick myself and ssbob down for the first tee time if possible Bally k ? Thanks

spacecoyote

Im coming from Dublin so happy with a later time Captain

ballyk

That's cool lads. I've got those requests. If anyone else has a preference let me know.

paulos53

paulos53 wrote: »

I won't know until late next week if I can make Ballykisteen. I have declined on teamer for now

I will be there on Saturday and have accepted on Teamer.

ballyk

Super, thanks paulos53.

benny79

so will I and the new member Brian hes not set up on teamer yet. I accept now

ballyk

That's great, thanks Benny. If you or Brian want to send me through his details I can set him up on teamer. Otherwise I can get them off him in Ballykisteen.

My statement that I would achieve a top 10 result on Saturday could be in doubt now!

a post punk

Weather forecast is picking up for Saturday lads golftastic

Mantis Toboggan

Was hoping to make this but can't, best of luck to all involved.

ballyk

a post punk wrote: »

Weather forecast is picking up for Saturday lads golftastic

I was just checking that earlier and it looks pretty good alright. Good to know that the weather will be good for the 2 most important events to be held at Ballykisteenthis year, i.e. this and the EuroPro Tour!

ballyk

Timesheet for Saturday below. If anyone else wants to join us last minute in sweltering Ballykisteen just let me know! :P No time to sort out the table formatting at the moment but will update it later.

Time: Player 1, Player 2, Player 3
11:00: a post punk, ssbob, paulos53
11:08: acalmenvoy, dylanmc30, doublecross
11:16: Break80, Tigerwood1, Brian Rossiter
11:24: spacecoyote, ballyk, benny79

spacecoyote

Anyone with some local knowledge fancy throwing up a little course guide (ahem captain)

ballyk

spacecoyote wrote: »

Anyone with some local knowledge fancy throwing up a little course guide (ahem captain)

That could be dangerous as the posting of a course guide seems to put a hex on the poster of said guide! :eek: Also I'm in your group so you will have the course guide with you on the course!

I'll stick something up during the week.

RoadRunner

I wonder is it mathematically possible for me to remain in 2nd place in the GOTY after this round? Tigerwood, paulos, Break80 and doublecross will all surely go flying up through the leaderboard.

Seve OB

RoadRunner wrote: »

I wonder is it mathematically possible for me to remain in 2nd place in the GOTY after this round? Tigerwood, paulos, Break80 and doublecross will all surely go flying up through the leaderboard.

how the hell do i get out of the wifes birthday party????????

benny79

ballyk wrote: »

That could be dangerous as the posting of a course guide seems to put a hex on the poster of said guide! :eek: Also I'm in your group so you will have the course guide with you on the course!

I'll stick something up during the week.

Dont worry about it Bally

ssbob

Looking forward to Saturday lads!! Hopefully my best boards finish since 2014 coming up on Saturday 😂😂😂

ballyk

Provisionally I would expect that nearest the pin will be on 6 and longest drive on 18. I'll be speaking to the pro shop on Thursday so will find out what tees we are likely to be playing.

ballyk

Right lads, I've been in touch with Ballykisteen and we have the option of playing off the greens or the whites. I would suggest whites myself unless anyone has a strong preference to play off the greens. The course is 6,260 yards off the whites or 6,048 off the greens.

ballyk

Seve OB wrote: »

how the hell do i get out of the wifes birthday party????????

Tell her she's getting too old to be celebrating birthdays. That would get you out of going and maybe out of a marriage as well!

RoadRunner

ballyk wrote: »

Provisionally I would expect to take nearest the pin and the longest drive.

:eek: :eek: :eek:

spacecoyote

ballyk wrote: »

Right lads, I've been in touch with Ballykisteen and we have the option of playing off the greens or the whites. I would suggest whites myself unless anyone has a strong preference to play off the greens. The course is 6,260 yards off the whites or 6,048 off the greens.

I'd be happy off the whites Captain.

What about off the Europro Tees :D

ballyk

spacecoyote wrote: »

I'd be happy off the whites Captain.

What about off the Europro Tees :D

Ha ha! I could play off the blues if I entered the monthly medal which is on Friday and Saturday. They won't allow the rest of you onto the Europro tour tees unless you join the club though :P

a post punk

Whites is fine with me Bally k, 1 decent drive in the difference

spacecoyote

Is there a range/practice facilities on site?

ballyk

There's a driving range, a putting green and a small chipping area available. There's a machine next to the pro-shop when you can get range balls, ?2 per small basket.

a post punk

Getting the practice in with ssbob this evening:) Surely Ballyk is the outright favourite with home advantage saturday???

spacecoyote

Forecast looking great for tomorrow at the moment...might even have to break out the shorts!!!

ballyk

ssbob you wouldn't have me down as favourite if you saw me hacking it around New Forest today.

I typed up a full course guide earlier but due to dodgy tethering connection it didn't post. :mad:

Macker1

Enjoy the day lads.......Sitting here in work and its a beautiful morning.....Not a cloud in the sky

ballyk

It's scorchio here!

Seve OB

Right she has gone off to get a drink so I have 5 minutes to check in on the craic and find out what I've missed and bleedin none of yis have posted even a whisper!

C'mon lads, the anticipation is killing me

Macker1

Probably all suffering with sunstroke given the fabulous weather today. Typical to be working the weekend. No fun playing in the sun anyways. 😫😫😫😫😫

paulos53

The course was in great condition today and the greens were lightning quick. The speed made putting tricky as it was tough to be aggressive on short putts for fear of knocking it several feet past.

1st Brian Rossiter 33pts
2nd Me 33pts
3rd Break80 31 pts

Nearest the pin: acalmenvoy
Longest Drive: Break80