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[Chip Gaskins]

Over on the Beechtree thread there were a few folks showing interest in a mini GCA gathering at Beechtree for a going away party.

Those that have shown interest:
- Jay Flemma
- Dan Herman
- Jim Franklin
- Chip Gaskins

It is open until Thanksgiving but it would probably be fun to get out there before it get too cold, maybe in late September or early October.

Thoughts?  Dates?

[Jay Flemma]

Lets try to aim for sept or early oct.  The warmer the better.

[Joe Bausch]

I would suggest later in October.  Last year I was there on November 21 and some of the trees still had nice color.  But I do think last year was a bit unusual in that the trees changed colors late.  I'll bet it can be awesome there:

[Phil Benedict]

Is the course or your company worth a 3-hour drive?  I assume at a minimum the answer to the second question is yes, so it's a possibility for me.  Weekend of 10/3 would be good for me since there's a tournament at my club that I won't be playing in.

[Jay Flemma]

Phil, my answer is an emphatic yes.  I'm driving three and as half for it...from NYC.  And yes, your company certainly is worth five hours and a three-plus hour drive.  I love hanging with you guys.

Scare up the Philly boys...calling powell arms, steve shaffer and Mike cirba! 

Weekend of 10/3 looks good to me too.

[Kalen Braley]

I'm curious...

Is there an exact date on when ground beaking, or should I say course destruction will commence?  I usually have a holiday work party back in Reston, VA every year in early December and at the very least I wouldn't mind going out there and taking a look around before its gone for good.

Thanks,

Kalen

[Steve_ Shaffer]

Chip,

Cory Lewis used to work there. He said he would try to organize something with the owner. I'm definitely interested. I've played there twice and unfortunately one time was after a deluge and the course was soaked. When fast and firm, it's fun to play.

I'll even spend the gas money to play there. It's at least a 90 minute drive from my house.

[Phil Benedict]

Jay,

I'm would coming from Scardale so we basically have the same drive.

Or we could drive down together and listen to Phish on the way.  That would get us in the mood for golf.

[Chip Gaskins]

Scott-

Does Cory post here often?  How would I reach him?

So it looks like a decent group already!

Those that have shown interest:
- Jay Flemma
- Dan Herman
- Jim Franklin
- Chip Gaskins
- Phil Benedict
- Steve Shaffer (I think)

A weekend works best for me...I assume for the majority of the group that would be same.

Now the hard part, finding an exact date that works for the majority.

[Jay Flemma]

I called steve czaban and some one should rustle up jerry kluger.

In the meantime, lets post some photos of the course.  That way we can have a photo tour of her for the website after she's gone...

[Kalen Braley]

I'd say this works pretty nicely!!

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/beechtree2.html

[Justin Sadowsky]

I'm in, but cannot promise to be any good.

[Jay Flemma]

I'd say this works pretty nicely!!

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/beechtree2.html

I was actually referring to these:

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,35524.0.html

Justin!  Good to see you laddie, and it'll be even better to play with you.  We don't acre what you shoot, we care how much fun you have.

[Cory Lewis]

I was actually thinking about organizing something on a weekday because from working there I know you can only make tee times a month in advance and for a large group, 12 or more, you must guarantee the exact number or you are charged.  Of course this might have changed since I left.

For both of the GCA Outings I had at Beechtree while I was there we had people cancel the day of play so I'm not comfortable sticking my neck out for a weekend.  If you guys want to arrange something on the weekend I would suggest you pick a date and call 30 days out, you should be able to get the tee times you want without much trouble. 

[Dan Herrmann]

I'm in - just let me know when.

I could do a weekday.

[Tommy Williamsen]

If the dates work, I'd be interested.  It is about time I met some more of you.

[Dave Bourgeois]

I would be in and heading from Danbury, CT for a NY area car pool.

[Paul Carey]

Let me know when the date firms up.  I will take a drive.

Paul

[Jerry Kluger]

I'm There - be careful of conflicting with Dixie Cup 10/18 and 10/19

[mike_malone]

 Can only do on days ending in "y".

[Andy Hughes]

I would be interested as well.

[Mark Arata]

if on weekend of oct 3rd, I might be able to come, I have a family function in NJ on the 2nd.

[Justin Sadowsky]

Thanks, Jay!

The way I shoot, the ball could land in *any* acre

[John Mayhugh]

I'm There - be careful of conflicting with Dixie Cup 10/18 and 10/19

I might be able to come up there as long as it doesn't interfere with my preparation for this next "major."  

[Steve_ Shaffer]

I may not be available Saturday, October 4 and the preceding last weekend in September.

[Chris Avore]

Keep me in the loop.  I was there in May and definitely want to go back.

[Craig Disher]

I'll be there if the dates work; a weekday is fine with me.

This would be a very bittersweet event for me. Since it opened, Beechtree has been THE most enjoyable, high-quality, daily fee course within a reasonable driving distance of DC. I brought many friends there over the years and always had a terrific time.  Where do we go now?

[Jay Flemma]

Bulle rock...until, god forbid, it closes too...any update?

[Justin Sadowsky]

I'll be there if the dates work; a weekday is fine with me.

This would be a very bittersweet event for me. Since it opened, Beechtree has been THE most enjoyable, high-quality, daily fee course within a reasonable driving distance of DC. I brought many friends there over the years and always had a terrific time.  Where do we go now?

Laurel Hill, Whiskey Creek, and Westfields (in that order) are all fun tracks at the same price point.  Bulle Rock is also a good course, but a little more expensive. 

[Jay Flemma]

I hear good things about westfields...

[Justin Sadowsky]

Jay,

Westfields is a nice Gene Bates layout with a meaningless Fred Couples signature on it.  It has 18 nice holes, but no spectacular ones.  Plus, the staff is nice and attentive.  The one thing I don't like about all 3 courses is that walking is discouraged, though not disallowed on any of them afaik.

[Jimmy Chandler]

I hear good things about westfields...

That's just because your good friend Czaban is always pimpin' the place. 

The one thing I don't like about all 3 courses is that walking is discouraged, though not disallowed on any of them afaik.

Even if they didn't discourage walking, none of these three courses are designed for walking anyway.  Especially Laurel Hill, which I would think would be a bear to walk.  That said, I agree that these are three of the best upscale courses in the DC area.  I have particularly come to really love Laurel Hill -- it's an outstanding track with no weak holes and a bunch of memorable ones.

[Jimmy Chandler]

I would also be open to a gathering at Beechtree.  I've never had the pleasure of playing a round there, so I'm definitely going to find a way to get there before it closes.

Weekends are much better for me, as I don't think I can get time off work for this.

[Jay Flemma]

I've walked beechtreet and bulle rock on the same day twice and had no problem doing it.  They're actually quite walkable.

[Craig Disher]

Laurel Hill, Whiskey Creek, and Westfields (in that order) are all fun tracks at the same price point.  Bulle Rock is also a good course, but a little more expensive. 

QED. Those courses are good examples of why I'll miss Beechtree.