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Boards GS V Reps Ryder Jug 2021. Druids Glen. 16 OCT. 11AM.

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  • 23-09-2021 9:46pm
    #1
    Break80
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭


    Well Golfers.

    My last official act as Captain 2021 is almost upon us.

    The annual team matchplay against The Reps society played for our own Ryder Jug.

    Due to all that went on over the past 2 seasons, Ex Captain Benny79 is like Shane Lowry having the jug in his possession since 2019. I hope he knows where he put it.

    Competition was strong as always for the top ten places even though we had to tweak the qualfiying rules over the past 2 seasons. I think we have as strong a team as ever.

    WELL DONE TO ALL WHO QUALIFIED. My picks are Alanm who was a close 11th and Incoming Captain FixdePitchmark.

    Commiserations to all who came close. We will have a full schedule next season so it's all to play for. It a great competition to keep you focused all season and a strong finish to the season. When you experience this team event once you will want to be involved every year.

    So without further ado my team for The Ryder Jug 2021 is. [DRUM ROLL PLEASE]

    CHARLIEIRL

    SLAVE1

    SPACECOYOTE

    SEVEOB

    BREAK80

    OFFALYMEDIC

    A POST PUNK

    BENNY79

    BALLYK

    ROADRUNNER

    Well done once again. The Reps can't remember what the jug looks like. We will keep it that way shall we?

    Talk soon.

    BREAK80



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    #2
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Great event

    great team

    great course

    great picks

    great captain


    really looking forward to this one



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    #3
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    Boards expects victory...

    Do not let us down!



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    #4
    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    Yes, this is the big one! It's been a long time since we last played it too. I'm so excited.



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    #5
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users Posts: 8,436 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    Yeah, we couldn't squeeze it in on my year, so i assume that means my year counts as a win and retention?



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    #6
    a post punk
    Registered Users Posts: 443 ✭✭a post punk


    2nd time ever to qualify ,can’t wait for the team atmosphere 👏🏻👏🏻Boards GS Abu



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    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    thrilled to qualify and can’t wait for match play team event!



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    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    https://ie.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-check-golf-polo-mens-361198#colcode=36119818

    Matching t-shirts anyone?



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    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117939451#Comment_117939451

    Only if I can pick the shirt:

    https://canary.contestimg.wish.com/api/webimage/57b1406f383eb649afa93bfe-2-large.jpg




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    spacecoyote
    Registered Users Posts: 8,436 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117939451#Comment_117939451

    Bit like this one

    16327423904554106061239541985533.jpg

    We got them a few years ago, so could be worth considering a few new ones. Not sure who sorted them originallu, probably Seve



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    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117944980#Comment_117944980
    suggested_new_logo.jpg

    The following logo is perhaps more accurate?



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    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    I actually have one those sitting at home. It's a small fit but if someone wants it they can have as it doesn't fit me anymore



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    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117944980#Comment_117944980

    It was Seve’s year yeah. I had one but lost among 3 house moves.



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    spacecoyote
    Registered Users Posts: 8,436 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    Probably unlikely to be able to get new ones at this point. Primarily we want everyone wearing a blue top, if they don't have a boards one



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    #15
    ssbob
    Registered Users Posts: 2,736 ✭✭✭ssbob


    Best of luck Jug heads - I was really surprised I didn't get a captains pick after playing Army Golf with the captain in West Waterford! Hoping to make a roaring return to the Boards Society in '22.

    A Post Punk had offered me the lucrative gig of caddying this year in Druids Glen however I am not sure I would go caddying over my daughters communion.... maybe if I had gotten a pick.....



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    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    What awaits...

    IMG_20210624_083725.jpg
    IMG_20210624_095153.jpg
    IMG_20210624_104757.jpg


    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. outdoor furniture, roof box and EDDI

    My Active Ads (adverts.ie)



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    #17
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    ..and that's just the par 3s (no pictures of the last par 3, too scary)

    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. outdoor furniture, roof box and EDDI

    My Active Ads (adverts.ie)



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    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,055 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Its a great course, with some very nice par 3's. The 17th is missing above, and thats a cracking hole. Very tough last hole as well, long par 4 with plenty of trouble near the green.

    Enjoy lads.



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    #19
    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117946148#Comment_117946148

    I trialed blue this weekend. Took it straight on the course, no break-in period. Worked well and gained a couple of extra yards. Playing partner didn't comment on it but sometimes you just know that someone's jealous of your shirt.



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    #20
    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    I can't remember if there's a driving range at druids glen?



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    #21
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    not Sure but don’t think so. However there might be one up at the Heath



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    #22
    callaway92
    Registered Users Posts: 14,326 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    Who are Reps?



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    #23
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users Posts: 8,436 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117987203#Comment_117987203

    2 putting greens and nets at the course itself.

    There is a driving range over by the hotel, a little bit away from the Glen club house. Possibly have to get the tokens at the Heath clubhouse, not 100% on that

    They are open for food but will need covid cert to eat indoors



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    #24
    whizbang
    Registered Users Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭whizbang


    Tokens always available in Hotel reception, but the ballmachine has been out of order recently.

    If so, you need to get your balls in Clubhouse.



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    #25
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Top tracer range in greystones. About 10 minutes away



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    #26
    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117987847#Comment_117987847

    The rumour is that one time in the early days of boards outings there was a course scheduling issue meaning we were double booked with another society consisting of sales reps. A ryder cup style comp was suggested by someone and we now square off against each other each year. It's the key event of the year, it's always at a marquee course it's importance in the golfing year is unrivalled. Other rumours I've heard are that they are the oldest society in the country. If anyone can fill in the gaps here it would be helpful. Basically, for no good reason, they are our bitter rivals and we hate them (they are actually great craic).



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    #27
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118004685#Comment_118004685

    I heard that they used to have a similar match against another society who left them high and dry one year and they turned to boards to find a suitable replacement match. It might have been the first year of the boards golf society and the organisers at the time jumped on it and it's been rolled over ever since!

    but I don't really know.... some of the older members would perhaps know, I'm looking at you CharlieIRL and you Ballyk



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    #28
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users Posts: 8,436 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    Seve's story sounds right. One of their lads is a user on boards and I believe thats how the original contact was made?

    But yes, the society historians will have the full story



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    #29
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,190 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    That’s correct Steve. They are indeed the oldest society in Ireland and any of the lads I played against are all very nice lads.

    they were let down one year and Keano stepped in and agreed we would get 12 lads from

    here to play them, it was first come, first serve that year and it’s thankfully continued and developed every year since.

    Some great banter and friendly rivalry to finish the society year.



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    #30
    benny79
    Registered Users Posts: 3,104 ✭✭✭benny79


    Plus it gives you something to aim for as making the team is an achievement in itself!



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    spacecoyote
    Registered Users Posts: 8,436 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118012380#Comment_118012380

    Especially when theres nothing else to play for since @charlieIRL just wins everything else 😭



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