Boards Golf Society - Killarney 16th Sep 12.00 (Captains Prize)

ballyk · 30-08-2017 6:22pm #1

Hi all,

It's hard to believe that there's just two and a half weeks to our final regular season event of the year. :eek:

This year's Captain's Prize takes place in the world tourism capital of the world (according to the Healy Rae's

), Killarney. The venue is the famous Killeen Course, four-time host of the Irish Open which was won by amongst others Nick Faldo. Here is what the golf club website says about the course: "Killeen golf course is what we like to think of as our piece de resistance here at Killarney Golf Club, and there is very good reason for such a grand statement. The backdrop to Killeen is something very special indeed and provides golfers with a spectacle that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. The wonderful lake and mountain views make for a spectacular backdrop to one of the world’s most renowned golf courses".

The par 72 course measures 6,083m off the white tees and the scorecard can be found here: http://killarneygolfclub.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2011-ScoreCard-Killeen-31.jpg. The course guide is at http://www.killarneygolfclub.ie/how-to-play/

This is the last chance to accumulate points towards the Ryder Jug team and Golfer of the Year and with the standings so close every point could be crucial so I would suggest you make every effort to make it if you can. It's also the last chance to impress in the quest for Captain's Picks!

The first tee-time is at 12.00 so let me know your availability via teamer and post any requests for early/late tee-times here. Hopefully as many of you as possible will be able to stay over for a night on the town in the Kingdom also. Some have already confirmed whether they require a bed in Killarney for the night, if anyone else requires one please let us know. Some have already given me deposits. I will transfer those to SeveOB.

Also some people are planning on playing golf on the Friday (some in Ballykisteen, others elsewhere) so feel free to post plans or ideas. Looking forward to a great day and night in Killarney. For those travelling, be aware that Adare can be a bit of a bottleneck at weekends so give yourself plenty time . I know some people tend to go via Mallow to avoid Adare traffic so maybe look into that also.

RoadRunner · 30-08-2017 6:28pm

Cheers captain. Late tee would suit me best. I think last year the players at the sharp end in the running for GOTY go out in competition format, eg highest points tee off in last group.

ballyk · 30-08-2017 6:31pm

That would be the plan for this year too, subject to any special requirements from people. Plus I'll be going out late despite my position in the table!

Golfgraffix · 31-08-2017 12:19am

I think I might make it to this one.

Here are some flybys of the course

https://vimeo.com/channels/1145688

BigChap1759 · 31-08-2017 9:25am

I'm in - really looking forward to both the golf and the afters!

Who's played the course before and how do you rate it, anything to look out for etc?

Seve OB · 31-08-2017 10:42am

BigChap1759 wrote: »

I'm in - really looking forward to both the golf and the afters!

Who's played the course before and how do you rate it, anything to look out for etc?

Twice, well actually I'm not sure which course I played! First time I was about 12, caddied for my old man and played a half dozen holes. Can't remember anything except I landed on a long par 3 green which impressed my da and playing partners.

Other time was a bit more recent, only 19 years ago. And guess what.... can't remember which course I played that time either :rolleyes: Stayed in the Europe that time

Seve OB · 31-08-2017 10:44am

I think I have to win this one

Can't wait.

Need to take some time off work to practice :eek:

Miley Byrne · 31-08-2017 11:27am

BigChap1759 wrote: »

I'm in - really looking forward to both the golf and the afters!

Who's played the course before and how do you rate it, anything to look out for etc?

Stay left off the tee for the 1st 7 holes

spacecoyote · 31-08-2017 12:24pm

Have only played 3 events, so well out of the running for the top 10. Just have to settle for winning the Captains instead!!!

Haven't played for 3 weeks now, so need to get back swinging quickly

charlieIRL · 31-08-2017 4:26pm

I need another good weekend in Killarney to make the top 10, shocking start to the year has hurt my scores.

Not an easy course to be chasing a score though!!

paulos53 · 01-09-2017 10:25am

Enjoy the day (and night) everybody.

Unfortunately I will miss it but I will be keeping a close eye on the results and hoping that my 600 points keeps me in the top 10 of the GotY rankings. I suspect it will be a close call

As a consolation I will be playing this course in the sun that day

Seve OB · 01-09-2017 12:00pm

I give up. It looks pretty spectacular wherever it is

paulos53 · 01-09-2017 12:10pm

Seve OB wrote: »

I give up. It looks pretty spectacular wherever it is

Golf del Sur in Tenerife. Never been there before so hopefully the golf is as good as the pictures suggest

slingerz · 01-09-2017 3:50pm

Would love to join ye but as i havent been to any society outings so far this year i declined this one too as it wouldnt have been right.

If ye have spaces available and looking to fill, give me a shout

slave1 · 03-09-2017 9:28pm

Lovely course, no surprises, you'll have a very good idea off the tee

Alanm · 04-09-2017 10:31am

I'm in, have to be at home early Sunday so can't stay over unfortunately. Don't fancy driving down and back same day so will be on the train. Last train back is 7.30, so should get a few pints in at least!

jarrieta · 04-09-2017 10:35am

Alanm wrote: »

I'm in, have to be at home early Sunday so can't stay over unfortunately. Don't fancy driving down and back same day so will be on the train. Last train back is 7.30, so should get a few pints in at least!

Oh, didn't contemplate that option. I might be in if I can get the train there and be back in the day. Will think about it. Out at 7am Alan?

jarrieta · 04-09-2017 10:45am

jarrieta wrote: »

Oh, didn't contemplate that option. I might be in if I can get the train there and be back in the day. Will think about it. Out at 7am Alan?

Have checked the timetable and we have 15 mins to change train, so if it is delayed we would not make it in time (next train arrives to Killarney at 12:16 if not delayed)

I think that is too tight, more so for irish rail. Any opinions?

Alanm · 04-09-2017 11:13am

jarrieta wrote: »

Have checked the timetable and we have 15 mins to change train, so if it is delayed we would not make it in time (next train arrives to Killarney at 12:16 if not delayed)

I think that is too tight, more so for irish rail. Any opinions?

It's a bit of a risk alright but I'm pretty sure the connecting train will wait as long as there isn't a really big delay - I could be wrong!

Only chance I have of playing so I'm taking the risk!

spacecoyote · 04-09-2017 11:52am

If it was practical, you could go down & stay in a B&B the night before, then you only have to worry about the train back up the following evening?

jarrieta · 04-09-2017 12:42pm

spacecoyote wrote: »

If it was practical, you could go down & stay in a B&B the night before, then you only have to worry about the train back up the following evening?

Thanks for the advice, checked the timetables and the overlay is 5 minutes in the evening, even riskier unless I got the B&B in Mallow

That is another option

spacecoyote · 04-09-2017 2:33pm

jarrieta wrote: »

Thanks for the advice, checked the timetables and the overlay is 5 minutes in the evening, even riskier unless I got the B&B in Mallow That is another option

well there is an Open on in Mallow GC on the 15th

jarrieta · 05-09-2017 9:58am

Still thinking I will bite the bullet and get the train ticket, are you departing at 7AM I presume Alanm?

a post punk · 05-09-2017 10:24am

spacecoyote wrote: »

jarrieta wrote: »

Thanks for the advice, checked the timetables and the overlay is 5 minutes in the evening, even riskier unless I got the B&B in Mallow That is another option

well there is an Open on in Mallow GC on the 15th

If ye stay over in mallow the night before lads , The Gallery is a great place for a pint and food aswell .

charlieIRL · 05-09-2017 10:31am

Looking like its and up and down round trip for me lads :eek::(:(
3h 6mins drive from here.

Gonna be a long day.

Seve OB · 05-09-2017 10:33am

Lads
we have rooms for 10 booked, space still available

Myself
Ballyk
Roadrunner
Big Chap
A Post Punk

spacecoyote · 05-09-2017 11:35am

Seve OB wrote: »

Lads
we have rooms for 10 booked, space still available

Myself
Ballyk
Roadrunner
Big Chap
A Post Punk

I'm down for the night too Seve. PM me bank details if you want me to get the cash to you before we're down there

Alanm · 05-09-2017 12:51pm

jarrieta wrote: »

Still thinking I will bite the bullet and get the train ticket, are you departing at 7AM I presume Alanm?

Yep leave on 7am train, 7.30pm train home

Seve OB · 05-09-2017 2:53pm

spacecoyote wrote: »

I'm down for the night too Seve. PM me bank details if you want me to get the cash to you before we're down there

nice one, that a round 6, 3 rooms

i will cancel the other 3 rooms early next week if there are no further takers

BigChap1759 · 05-09-2017 11:22pm

Seve OB wrote: »

nice one, that a round 6, 3 rooms

i will cancel the other 3 rooms early next week if there are no further takers

Other 2 rooms, no?

Seve OB · 05-09-2017 11:39pm

BigChap1759 wrote: »

Other 2 rooms, no?

Ooops

jarrieta · 06-09-2017 8:30am

Layover on the way back is just 5 mins, last train too... I think I am going to miss this one...

Will keep thinking about it

BigChap1759 · 06-09-2017 10:25am

Seve OB wrote: »

Ooops

Lucky you don't work with numbers for a living ;-)

BigChap1759 · 06-09-2017 10:27am

Lads, for those driving down from Dublin, what time are you thinking of leaving at? Maps says it's 3.5 hrs drive

spacecoyote · 06-09-2017 10:31am

I'm off on the Friday, so looking at a B&B halfway down so I've only an hour or so to cover the following morning.

Not 100% to go for a spot in Adare, or for Mitchellstown/Mallow?

ballyk · 07-09-2017 3:29pm

I'm most likely going to be travelling from Limerick on the Saturday morning. I'll be going relatively early but I could collect someone from Limerick Junction if they wanted to get the train down.

Seve OB · 07-09-2017 3:39pm

And lads if yis don't fancy lugging clubs on the train I'd be happy to bring them down for you.

Am most likely going to head on the Friday once I can sneak out of work, but not sure what time so it will be last minute

a post punk · 08-09-2017 1:18pm

I was talking to kiers the other night he may be staying aswell seve, I'll shoot him a text.

jarrieta · 08-09-2017 1:21pm

Unfortunately I am not going to risk it, enjoy it there

a post punk · 08-09-2017 1:25pm

spacecoyote wrote: »

I'm off on the Friday, so looking at a B&B halfway down so I've only an hour or so to cover the following morning.

Not 100% to go for a spot in Adare, or for Mitchellstown/Mallow?

Mallow would be alot closer and better accommodation than mitchelstown (from a mitchelstown man ) but if you want to stay in mitchelstown look up the firgrove hotel or the clongibbon hotel in the town.

spacecoyote · 08-09-2017 2:53pm

a post punk wrote: »

Mallow would be alot closer and better accommodation than mitchelstown (from a mitchelstown man ) but if you want to stay in mitchelstown look up the firgrove hotel or the clongibbon hotel in the town.

Cheers, I'll take a look & see if there is something Mallow direction. Thanks for that. See you next week

Seve OB · 08-09-2017 3:12pm

Early weather forecast
looks like we might get between the drops but I would expect that to change between now and then

https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Munster/Killarney/long.html

Break80 · 09-09-2017 6:23pm

I can collect anyone from mallow or Cork on the way if they want to go by train. I am travelling back to Cork that day so I can drop back as well. Plenty of room for clubs and bags. drop me a PM if anyone is stuck.

spacecoyote · 10-09-2017 12:25pm

Where are we staying in killarney Seve?

Seve OB · 10-09-2017 12:40pm

spacecoyote wrote: »

Where are we staying in killarney Seve?

Hotel Killarney I think it was

jarrieta · 11-09-2017 2:01pm

Break80 wrote: »

I can collect anyone from mallow or Cork on the way if they want to go by train. I am travelling back to Cork that day so I can drop back as well. Plenty of room for clubs and bags. drop me a PM if anyone is stuck.

Thanks a million, I have made other plans as I think it was too risky.

Seve OB · 11-09-2017 2:18pm

Lads I'm gonna ditch those two extra rooms later on so speak up if you need em

Seve OB · 12-09-2017 12:02pm

Who's goin down Friday?

See there is an open on in Dromoland for €35 on Friday, never played it but it looks class.

Not sure I will get out of work though early enough to get down and play it

ballyk · 12-09-2017 12:34pm

Seve OB · 12-09-2017 12:40pm

Just looking at the website for the course, it looks like Lackabane is still in operation, I thought that shut down

Seve OB · 12-09-2017 12:51pm

Seve OB wrote: »

Lads I'm gonna ditch those two extra rooms later on so speak up if you need em

Spare rooms cancelled so we have

Seve, Roadrunner, Ballyk, Big Chap, A Post Punk, Spacecoyote.

Macker & The Champ also staying

Boards Golf Society - Killarney 16th Sep 12.00 (Captains Prize)

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