Boards Golf Society - Carlow GC Sat 24th Aug 1.30PM

benny79 · 06-08-2019 9:34am #1

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE / TIME

Our second Last Event of the year and a course that's been on my bucket list for quite a while.

Next up is Carlow Golf club on Sat 24th Of Aug 1:30pm

A course that has the richly deserved reputation of being one of the finest parkland courses in Ireland. It is our unique, natural landscape that remains dry all year round that makes Carlow an ideal club for visiting golfers and its an excellent club to join as a member.

Carlow Golf Club is consistently ranked in the top 30 of Golf Digest Magazine’s “Top 100 Golf Courses in Ireland” and have achieved 29th place in the 2015 rankings. Ryder Cup star Christy O’Connor Junior once described Carlow’s 16th as the finest 16th hole in the country and, describing our course as one “not to be missed”, the eminent Irish Independent golf columnist Liam Kelly also said that Carlow is “Truly a gem” and that “Class is permanent”. So it’s not surprising that our mission for 2016 is to spread the word about this great course so that many more visitors and new members can enjoy the Carlow golfing experience.

The green fee for this one is €40 teamer invites shortly.

Regards

Benny79

slave1 · 06-08-2019 11:31am

Super course, great variety, that immense downhill hole towards the end will be fun, think it's the 18th
Unfortunately I can't make this one so enjoy all and see you in Dooks

Seve OB · 06-08-2019 11:34am

jaysus they would want to update their sales pitch wouldn't they!

looking forward to this one. just hope I can play better, haven't struck a ball since Castleknock, hoping the break will have done me good

Seve OB · 06-08-2019 4:04pm

slave1 wrote: »

Super course, great variety, that immense downhill hole towards the end will be fun, think it's the 18th
Unfortunately I can't make this one so enjoy all and see you in Dooks

date changed, maybe you can get out now?

gypsy79 · 06-08-2019 4:10pm

Date and time changed.

Might be able do on new date but no chance at new time on old date

slave1 · 06-08-2019 4:13pm

Seve OB wrote: »

date changed, maybe you can get out now?

Flash of hope when I saw date changed but alas I'm away that weekend on a mates 50th, playing Mt Juliet/Faithlegg/Waterford Castle and all already booked and paid for :rolleyes:

Kiith · 06-08-2019 4:16pm

I'm 50/50 for this at the moment. Won't know for a week or so.

benny79 · 06-08-2019 4:24pm

Lads due to the club double booking us! and a lot of work been done in the back round by myself and the committee to find a different course it was just to hard to get as good as course at short notice. So we decided the best thing to do was go a week later. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to some.

But on the plus side they have dropped the green fee for the hassle caused to €40 it was €50 and the society was subsidizing some of it which means I can put that money towards Dooks Green fees to bring that down a bit

So we are now playing Carlow 24th @ 1.30pm Hopefully we might get out a bit earlier if lads are early hint..hint...

Regards

Benny79

spacecoyote · 06-08-2019 5:12pm

Played the course with Boards last time we were there, and its a cracking little classic parkland.

Can't remember the hole, but there is one green that has an insane slope on it, you do not want to be above the hole, or you could be running back down the front & off the green.

I think it had a nice mix of holes, including one shortish, driveable par 4 around the turn (with a lot of water to deal with, so its a major risk reward hole)

Looking forward to it, having missed the Castleknock round, I need 2 big rounds to try jump up the leaderboard

Seve OB · 06-08-2019 6:44pm

There was big elevation getting to that green I think. For some reason the 4th hole sticks in my head space,

spacecoyote · 06-08-2019 7:16pm

Seve OB wrote: »

There was big elevation getting to that green I think. For some reason the 4th hole sticks in my head space,

Yeah that's right, good elevation to the green. 4th was number I had in my head too

charlieIRL · 06-08-2019 10:08pm

Yupp think it’s the 4th alright. I remember going over the green with my second and scratched the hole!!!

RoadRunner · 07-08-2019 10:10am

I'm in. Would need an early tee please if possible Captain. Played Carlow a few years (with boards) was a lovely course then. edit: founded 1899!

Golfgraffix · 07-08-2019 7:14pm

Early for me too please

spacecoyote · 07-08-2019 9:00pm

Same for myself, earlier the better!

doublecross · 07-08-2019 11:13pm

Earlier side of the draw would be best, thanks

SEORG · 07-08-2019 11:21pm

Early also please, thanks

charlieIRL · 08-08-2019 1:01pm

friday or sunday for me please!!

The Big Easy · 09-08-2019 6:59pm

Fortuitous date change for me! Looking forward to playing and hopefully cracking the top 10 ahead of Dooks

princess poppy · 10-08-2019 1:16am

The Big Easy wrote: »

Fortuitous date change for me! Looking forward to playing and hopefully cracking the top 10 ahead of Dooks

You’ve been fairly spot on with your predictions so far, let’s see if you’re all guff in Carlow

RoadRunner · 12-08-2019 10:56am

princess poppy wrote: »

You’ve been fairly spot on with your predictions so far, let’s see if you’re all guff in Carlow

Can we make it so that Poppy and Big Easy are together on the timesheet

princess poppy · 12-08-2019 11:51am

RoadRunner wrote: »

Can we make it so that Poppy and Big Easy are together on the timesheet

Nothing would put that lad under any pressure unless his karma is misaligned

The Big Easy · 12-08-2019 5:14pm

princess poppy wrote: »

Nothing would put that lad under any pressure unless his karma is misaligned

Currently suffering in La Rochelle, lots more karma to burn through unfortunately

newindublin · 14-08-2019 10:58am

Have to drop out, updated teamer. See you at Dooks!

Kiith · 14-08-2019 11:22am

Wasn't sure if i could make this, but i will figure it out. Will accept on Teamer later on as well.

BigChap1759 · 16-08-2019 6:14pm

I’m in, accepted on teamed as well

gypsy79 · 16-08-2019 11:20pm

Can I go early too. Something just came up

Kingswood Rover · 17-08-2019 6:57pm

Any chance of an early slot gotta be in work at 6

benny79 · 19-08-2019 11:47am

Kingswood Rover wrote: »

Any chance of an early slot gotta be in work at 6

I think you might be cutting that a bit fine. First tee is 1.30pm

davegilly · 19-08-2019 3:06pm

benny79 wrote: »

I think you might be cutting that a bit fine. First tee is 1.30pm

Similar question Benny, is the time for Dooks confirmed for 2pm first tee as well? I have to be back in Listowel for 7pm so if it's a 2 pm start I won't be able to go. Just wondering as I have to cancel a hotel in Killarney for Friday if that's the case. Thanks

benny79 · 19-08-2019 3:53pm

davegilly wrote: »

Similar question Benny, is the time for Dooks confirmed for 2pm first tee as well? I have to be back in Listowel for 7pm so if it's a 2 pm start I won't be able to go. Just wondering as I have to cancel a hotel in Killarney for Friday if that's the case. Thanks

Yea I'm afraid it is.. Its hard to get the Top courses Early.

spacecoyote · 19-08-2019 4:54pm

Have to do a last minute drop out guys, apologies for the late notice.

Qualified in a pretty decent position for the Captains prize in my home club (not top, but close enough to be in the mix). I thought that the final was on next Sunday, so was going to fit both rounds in, but I got my dates wrong & the Captains is on Saturday. Teeing off shortly after 1 at home, so Carlow is a bit of a non-runner unfortunately.

Was really looking forward to getting back to the place, but I can't turn down a chance at the home club Captain's prize.

Will have to catch up with you all at Dooks (or the day before I'm definitely up for the Dromoland open).

Seve, if you want to PM me your account details I can do a cash transfer for the hotel

RoadRunner · 19-08-2019 4:57pm

spacecoyote wrote: »

I can't turn down a chance at the home club Captain's prize.

Best of luck in the captains!

Kingswood Rover · 19-08-2019 5:30pm

benny79 wrote: »

I think you might be cutting that a bit fine. First tee is 1.30pm

be Grand not too far from the course

ThecHamp26 · 19-08-2019 5:39pm

Lads can I jump on an early slot I need to be back for a family party

Golfhead65 · 19-08-2019 9:21pm

Benny,can you reserve a slot for a mate of mine,he has registered with Boards and his username is The Chap man, H/c 8,he will cough up the joining fee plus comp, having issues with his phone and is waiting to get new one from his job

benny79 · 20-08-2019 8:39am

I do up the time sheet this evening. If anyone's circumstances change please can you change your status on teamer.

benny79 · 20-08-2019 9:45pm

Kiith · 21-08-2019 1:55pm

Any chance of a lift from anyone passing Monasterevin/Kildare/Newbridge? One of these days i won't need one...

jarrieta · 21-08-2019 5:28pm

Enjoy, unfortunately I won't be able to make it and doubt I will be able to make captain's day either, hopefully next year I will be able to make a few more outings.

Thanks for the awesome courses played this year benny.

woodyg · 22-08-2019 10:59am

Hey Benny is the time sheet full? just got the ok from work if there's still space.

SEORG · 22-08-2019 11:23am

Captain, unfortunately I have to withdraw. I'm after getting caught with work on Saturday morning & have no chance of making it to Carlow in time.
Apologies for the late notice.

Kingswood Rover · 22-08-2019 11:52am

Kiith wrote: »

Any chance of a lift from anyone passing Monasterevin/Kildare/Newbridge? One of these days i won't need one...

Howya, did you get sorted i am in Kilcullen not to far from newbridge.

benny79 · 22-08-2019 12:34pm

woodyg wrote: »

Hey Benny is the time sheet full? just got the ok from work if there's still space.

No Ill add you in instead of SEORG .

benny79 · 22-08-2019 12:36pm

benny79 wrote: »

Time|Player1|Player2|Player3|Player4
1.30|Ballyk|Golfgraffix|Kingwood Rover
1.38|ThecHamp26|Roadrunner|doublecross
1.46|woodyg|gypsy79|Macker1
1.54|Kilth|BigChap1759|Asimo1
2.02|Golfhead65|Brian Rossiter|The Champ Man
2.10|Princess Poppy|Break80|Timgolfer
2.18|OS_Head|Offaly Medic|A Post Punk|golfnut203
2.28|Seve OB|Benny79|The Big Easy|Guest

Updated

Kiith · 23-08-2019 7:48pm

Kingswood Rover wrote: »

Howya, did you get sorted i am in Kilcullen not to far from newbridge.

PM'd you there, in case you are able to give a lift. No worries if not, i'll still be there.

Kingswood Rover · 23-08-2019 8:52pm

Jeez sorry never looked at me PM'S seen them now, no problem will bell u now.

charlieIRL · 24-08-2019 9:58am

Have a great day everyone.

benny79 · 24-08-2019 8:10pm

Todays Results

1st - Golfnut203 - 35 pts NP - Brian Rossiter

2nd - Bigchap1759 - 32 pts LD - Benny79

3rd - woodyg - 32 pts

There was 4 2's

The Chap man

Golfnut203

Bigchap1759

Aisimo1

See you all at Dooks for the BIG one

September 21st 2pm

Regards

Benny79

Kingswood Rover · 24-08-2019 8:35pm

thanks Benny great day what a course lads loved it, even if it did not love me, made some new pals today and that what its all about, looking forward to Dooks Weekend, gargle monster impressions by a few that weekend methinks.

BigChap1759 · 24-08-2019 8:51pm

Yes massive thanks captain Benny, absolutely loved the course. Parts of it reminded me of Gleneagles and other parts my home course in Scotland.

So many really great holes in a beautiful environment - I will definitely be back.

Boards Golf Society - Carlow GC Sat 24th Aug 1.30PM

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