Pierce Purcell 2014

The Premier Man wrote: »

no wasn't there,but was talking to one of the lads who was playing.he said the last match of the semi vs kk was nerve wracking.were you at it?

Yeah, was involved. Unreal drama. Savage scores in Sat from KK and Comer- a 78 and 79

An observation from a club mate of mine:

'Interesting stat from the four Pierce Purcell quallies this weekend in metropolitan zone.

Of the four venues, the home team qualified in first or second position in three venues. Silloge is the exception that didn’t qualify.

In the four venues, the home team *won* the matchplay three times.

Home advantage is huge. Should we look to host a qualifier next year instead of a final? Food for thought.'

can i ask how clubs select their team members?

I put myself forward for this but was never contact regarding practice or anything.

the lawman wrote: »

A manager is selected I believe and he advertises practice days on the club notice boards etc. Then after some time he picks his 10 lads and subs. Bad form if you weren't even notified of when practice took place. Was your lowest handicap between 12 and 17 the previous year?

Thought it was bad form alright especially considering the fact that there cant have been more than 14 people who put their names down for it. Only heard that there was practice days from a playing partner of mine who is currently only 0.2 lower than I am (albeit a 'shot' less).

Anyway best of luck to denishurley who i would/should have been competing against!:eek:

At least my club cant complain of banditry should i win the captain's prize the weekend after next...

slingerz wrote: »

Thought it was bad form alright especially considering the fact that there cant have been more than 14 people who put their names down for it. Only heard that there was practice days from a playing partner of mine who is currently only 0.2 lower than I am (albeit a 'shot' less).

Anyway best of luck to denishurley who i would/should have been competing against!:eek:

At least my club cant complain of banditry should i win the captain's prize the weekend after next...

Thanks slingerz, that's very shabby behaviour, like you say the way to respond is to show them up by running up a few scores

thoscon wrote: »

Can I ask what the €50 is for

Pays/Contributes to the "free" lessons from the Pro.

Does sessions through the winter, individual analysis, SAM Lab putting, short game clinics, etc, etc.

SnowDrifts wrote: »

So you have to pay for "free" lessons otherwise you will not get picked for any teams?? That's a joke IMO.

No, you pay for the lessons, if you dont pay you dont get the lessons.
The team choices are outside of this.
The club picks up the vast bulk of the cost, they ask for a contribution of a single lesson fee from each member to show commitment. Those that dont get picked still get to avail of all the lessons.

I think it's a good idea, it guarantees player commitment- ain't nothing worse than 30 names on a team comp sheet in January and only 12 turn up for practice may!

But has the above €50 commitment led to success for your club in inter club comps?

SnowDrifts wrote: »

But in order to get picked, you have to pay the €50?? What if I'm Bubba Watson and neither want nor need lessons....

Nope, the 50 is so that the pro doesnt turn up at 7am and find 2 people there like he did a few times last year.
The original agreement was that he got some cash based on the numbers turning up each day...people were not turning up and yet he was. the €50 is to help people turn up and compensate him for the days they dont.

Eoinyh wrote: »

Showing up for practice shows commitment, I think this is just another spin to get some revenue for the pro

Exactly the point. Lots of names on the signup sheet, very few bodies turning up at 7am on a wet November morning.

SnowDrifts wrote: »

I still can't see what the pro/lessons has anything to do with inter-club teams.

At the other end of the scale, the way inter club teams are picked at my club is just silly. No practice sessions or qualifying or names being put forward. Basically individual team selectors just pick players who they like or are showing form. Tends to be very clicky.

That's the way it would be in my club too. I play with a group of lads and I'm the highest handicap of 16 and they're amazed I didn't get called for practice given that I've scored well in almost every comp this year

GreeBo wrote: »

Exactly the point. Lots of names on the signup sheet, very few bodies turning up at 7am on a wet November morning.

€50 is not a commitment, it won't encourage fair weather golfers on a wet November morning, how many don't go to the "free" lessons an still get picked for the team.

phkk wrote: »

Does anybody know when the next round is on? Was there a draw made? What venue are we looking at?

One more provincial round to go, the draw is made but venues are generally mid way between clubs. Think the draw is on the GUI site