King's Putter out West....

[Scott Szabo]

Scott, How tall are you?

I'm not ugly......

 

[Mike Hendren]

Tim, no pick-ups.  Bus leaves a designated location with safe, approved parking at a certain time - you snooze, you lose.   I cannot abide strippers so in consideration will pay for a keg if someone can arrange to pick it up - even if I cannot attend.

It's the least I can do.

Mike

[Tim Pitner]

Seriously, folks . . .

Great idea, Scott--a GCA event in my neck of the woods would be great. 

If the plan were to trek to eastern Colorado, it might make sense to tie in some courses in Denver, especially if people were flying into DIA.  Riverdale Dunes (Dye with Doak), Murphy Creek (Kavanaugh) and Fossil Trace (Engh) would be public options; there are certainly privates worth playing as well, but I can't really help there. 

[Mike Hendren]

Tim,

Fossil Trace is a blast and we owe it to Ken Kavanaugh to see his work in consideration for him tolerating his brother these many years.  These two plus a bus trip east would make a great event.

Mike

[Tom Huckaby]

Tim/Michael:

You two do realize that said brother has torn me a new ass for quite awhile now for having the temerity to suggest that one could possibly travel to that area and plany ANY golf other than 100% of all rounds at Ballyneal, right?

Prepare to get similarly torn...

Oh hell, what am I talking about?  He clearly saves such tearing for me.

TH

[Tony_Chapman]

Seriously, folks . . .

Great idea, Scott--a GCA event in my neck of the woods would be great. 

If the plan were to trek to eastern Colorado, it might make sense to tie in some courses in Denver, especially if people were flying into DIA.  Riverdale Dunes (Dye with Doak), Murphy Creek (Kavanaugh) and Fossil Trace (Engh) would be public options; there are certainly privates worth playing as well, but I can't really help there. 

Tim -- A wonderful idea, and, of course if anyone is driving from the east a stop at Wild Horse would be prudent either on the way there or the way back.

Tony

[Kalen Braley]

Tim/Michael:

You two do realize that said brother has torn me a new ass for quite awhile now for having the temerity to suggest that one could possibly travel to that area and plany ANY golf other than 100% of all rounds at Ballyneal, right?

Prepare to get similarly torn...

Oh hell, what am I talking about?  He clearly saves such tearing for me.

TH

Tom,

It would appear that JK clearly has a preference for your backside, more so than others.  I'm guessing KK was the lead associate at Fossil Trace?  The course looks to be a blast and would think it should be highly considered if a GCA outing is to be planned in that area.

Now back to the bus....I've got a few more requests!!

[Garland Bayley]

Now you are getting close.

...
"Rocky Mountain Cup"

Warmer yet. But, you need to combine the concepts into
The Rocky Mountain Oyster Cup
with servings of said delicacy at Adam's club.

The best yet
I went to a Rockies baseball game and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a Rockie Mountain Oyster sandwich on one of the ballpark menues. I didn't have the "guts" to try it though. Where ever the Cup is held, I hope to be there.

Did I mention that the trophy would be a cup, you know one of those cups that protects someones oysters.
Sybil of course would be disqualified from holding the cup.

[Tim Pitner]

Tim/Michael:

You two do realize that said brother has torn me a new ass for quite awhile now for having the temerity to suggest that one could possibly travel to that area and plany ANY golf other than 100% of all rounds at Ballyneal, right?

Prepare to get similarly torn...

Oh hell, what am I talking about?  He clearly saves such tearing for me.

TH

Tom,

I'm familiar with your discussion with John, but I was thinking of the precedent set--my understanding is that the King's Putter, Dixie Cup and Buda Cup all include more than one course.  Wild Horse or a certain other Nebraska course would be fantastic, but logistically, it might be easier to play a Denver course or two. 

[Tony_Chapman]

Tom,

I'm familiar with your discussion with John, but I was thinking of the precedent set--my understanding is that the King's Putter, Dixie Cup and Buda Cup all include more than one course.  Wild Horse or a certain other Nebraska course would be fantastic, but logistically, it might be easier to play a Denver course or two. 

Tim -- Logistically, nothing works for Ballyneal. It's 174 miles to Denver and 146 to Gothenburg. Really, Scott's mention of Sterling CC would be best. Obviously, if you fly in to DIA playing a Denver course is prudent. If I'm driving from Grand Island, NE it doesn't make much sense.

[Tom Huckaby]

Gents, it's only said brother who has any issues with this... as he has issues with many things.  I just felt like calling him out.  I am sure I will regret it.


But yes, this all does follow previous precedent.  Bottom line more importantly is that this trip sounds like more fun than married guys are allowed to have to me.  If it occurs I shall sell my marital soul to get there.

TH

[Tim Pitner]

Tony, 

I live in Denver . . . 

Of course, you're right--Ballyneal is out there.  I was thinking, though, that there might be more of a critical mass of people in Denver or flying into Denver.  My apologies for slighting those coming from the other direction. 

[Kalen Braley]

Tony, 

I live in Denver . . . 

Of course, you're right--Ballyneal is out there.  I was thinking, though, that there might be more of a critical mass of people in Denver or flying into Denver.  My apologies for slighting those coming from the other direction. 

Tim,

The reality is your assumption is likely correct.... I think.  And as Huck always says, plan it and they will come regardless if a few are coming from a different direction and will miss out on the rolling debauchry party!!!

[Tony_Chapman]

Tony, 

I live in Denver . . . 

Of course, you're right--Ballyneal is out there.  I was thinking, though, that there might be more of a critical mass of people in Denver or flying into Denver.  My apologies for slighting those coming from the other direction. 

Oh, Tim you are spot on. I don't disagree at all. I just hope the if there are a few driving from the east that we may still get to partake even if I don't go and play Fossil Trace or Murphy Creek (which I'd really love to do actually.....)

I think we'll all know what will be the best thing to do once we figure out if it's even doable and then figuring out who can make it.

[John Kavanaugh]

Tim,

Fossil Trace is a blast and we owe it to Ken Kavanaugh to see his work in consideration for him tolerating his brother these many years.  These two plus a bus trip east would make a great event.

Mike

I doubt and don't know if Kavanaugh did any work at Fossil trace.  He did design Murphy Creek which is the home of this years Public Links Championship.  I personally am more interested in seeing some of the great modern players of our day play Murphy Creek than the chance of another Mary Pop-ups sighting.

I don't get the fuss between me and Huck.  I just smile at the thought of him traveling to Colorado for golf.

[Mike Hendren]

I did not mean to imply that Kavanaugh worked on Fossil Trace but rather that it and Murphy Creek would be a good tandem in Denver.

Mike

[Tom Huckaby]

No fuss here, John.  But you must smile a lot as I've done that at least 6 times in the past.  I have some great friends in Denver.  But oh yeah, that's all you mean, uh huh.

[Kirk Gill]

Murphy Creek is also easily reachable from DIA, just south down 470 a bit. Riverdale is also an easy reach, just north of DIA. Fossil Trace out in Golden is a bit more of a hoof, but nothing compared to Holyoke.

Let me know, I know a guy who rents out a bus........sans midgets.

[John Kavanaugh]

I have "played" Ballyneal and Murphy Creek in the same day.  It is a mere jaunt.

[Kalen Braley]

Let me know, I know a guy who rents out a bus........sans midgets.

You know,

We never got to use the bus out in cali.  But I'm thinking we find one in CO to ride in style... we'll be the biggest hit in Holyoke since Ballyneal. 

[John Kavanaugh]

If you go play Murphy Creek have exact change for the unmanned toll booth.  I was mailed a ticket when even using a rental.

[Tim Pitner]

If you go play Murphy Creek have exact change for the unmanned toll booth.  I was mailed a ticket when even using a rental.

I "played" Murphy Creek two weeks ago--the toll booths are manned now. 

[Scott Szabo]

Let me know, I know a guy who rents out a bus........sans midgets.

You know,

We never got to use the bus out in cali.  But I'm thinking we find one in CO to ride in style... we'll be the biggest hit in Holyoke since Ballyneal. 

I bet Rupert would die if that thing pulled into his parking lot!!!

Seriously, Adam was kind enough to throw out his club as a possibility, but I'd think the club itself would have to be included in the plans for this to come together.  I believe it is a tight-knit membership who wouldn't want their gem to be overtaken for a weekend by this crew without thinking things through.  However, from what I can imagine, the revenue off of the drinks alone could make this appealing....

[Adam Clayman]

Something tells me Rupert might just like that bus. It sure would make a nice hazard on one of the Grateful Dunes courses. 

[Bill_McBride]

Let me know, I know a guy who rents out a bus........sans midgets.

You know,

We never got to use the bus out in cali.  But I'm thinking we find one in CO to ride in style... we'll be the biggest hit in Holyoke since Ballyneal. 

I bet Rupert would die if that thing pulled into his parking lot!!!

Seriously, Adam was kind enough to throw out his club as a possibility, but I'd think the club itself would have to be included in the plans for this to come together.  I believe it is a tight-knit membership who wouldn't want their gem to be overtaken for a weekend by this crew without thinking things through.  However, from what I can imagine, the revenue off of the drinks alone could make this appealing....

Isn't that destination sign supposed to say "FURTHER?"

[This is a secret test of who's been around since the '60s!  ]