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Tim Gavrich

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Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« on: December 24, 2010, 11:16:56 PM »
First of all, Merry Christmas to everyone.  Second, I was just getting very excited about the prospect of heading down to South Carolina with my family in a couple of days, where I aim to play golf every day until I head back to school on the 9th.  Aside from a bunch of rounds at Pawleys Plantation, I'm hoping to visit a couple Myrtle Beach-area courses I've not yet made it to (maybe the Fazio course at Barefoot and possibly Bulls Bay with my dad), and also a couple I have played, but not in a while (e.g. Caledonia and Heathlands).

Anyone else have some long-awaited golf trips coming up?  If any GCAers are going to be in the Grand Strand-type area in the nearish term, perhaps I'll see you out there!

Cheers and, again, Merry Christmas!

--Tim
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Tim Martin

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2010, 08:34:12 AM »
Tim-I don`t understand leaving the Nutmeg state when you can get it around at Shenecossett in ever changing conditions. I guess if you like warmth and abundant sunshine South Carolina is O.K. ;D
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Jay Flemma

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2010, 09:19:25 AM »
South Florida for 1/10-1/15.  Anyone who wants to catch up, please contact me off list.  Hope to see a whole bunch of you!!
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Mike Cirba

Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2010, 09:42:52 AM »
Jen and I are driving down to Hilton Head (we've never been there) where I'm playing Harbour Town and Dye's re-do of Heron Point.

Since we're driving we may try to play Wilmington Muni on the drive home New Year's Day, all weather dependent, of course.
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Tim Gavrich

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2010, 11:18:15 AM »
Quote from: Tim Martin on December 25, 2010, 08:34:12 AM
Tim-I don`t understand leaving the Nutmeg state when you can get it around at Shenecossett in ever changing conditions. I guess if you like warmth and abundant sunshine South Carolina is O.K. ;D

Tim--

Amen to Shennecossett.  I played it a week ago with my best high school friend and had a blast.  (Fenwick Golf Course, the quaintest little nine-holer you ever did see, is also a good option down that way, incidentally.)  I'm just going to SC to see what these "short-sleeved" golf shirts are all about, as I've had very little recent experience with them!
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2010, 11:18:41 AM »
Penny Branch!! 
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Jason Hines

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« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2010, 11:40:32 AM »
The Gallery - North Course, Tucson on the 30th.

J.
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Ted Cahill

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2010, 02:20:11 PM »
I'm going to brave the conditions and head to Bandon from Dec 27, 28 and 29th.  The prices are just too good this time of year and so what if it rains. 
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2010, 07:03:01 PM »
I to Breckenridge for 11 days of skiing with my best friend, his two boys, and a buddy who owns the slope side condo where we are staying.
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JC Jones

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2010, 08:18:21 PM »
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I get it, you are mad at the world because you are an adult caddie and few people take you seriously.

Excellent spellers usually lack any vision or common sense.

I know plenty of courses that are in the red, and they are killing it.

Cory Lewis

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2010, 08:31:56 PM »
My first trip to south florida is coming up very soon.  The wife and I will hopefully get to experience some warmer weather and non frozen greens.  Typical for me the trip involves lots of driving all over Florida and 36 holes a day.
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PCCraig

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2010, 09:43:22 AM »
I'm going nowhere over the next two months that involves golf. So my game is officially in hibernation.

There is a good chance though that I might be heading to Seattle in March where I hope to get in a round or two at Chambers Bay.
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Jeff Shelman

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« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2010, 09:58:24 AM »
I just got back from a week in Phoenix, where I played four times.

Am semi-optimistic that I'll make a return visit in February or March. But nothing is in stone yet.
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Mike Hendren

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« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2010, 09:59:15 AM »
I will be working ernestly to replenish depleted liquidity in time for the Kings Putter.    But I do so love these "it's great to be great" threads. ;)

Bogey
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Mark Smolens

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2010, 10:41:18 AM »
Played Vista Verde yesterday morning, only to get on a plane and come back to Chicago last evening  :(. Off to Dallas to see Coach Fitz and his purple clad denizens try to win a bowl game for the first time in forever. Looks like TPC Las Colinas on Thursday and Cowboys on Friday. Advanced forecast for TX looks good. Go Cats!
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Ron Csigo

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« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2010, 10:48:45 AM »
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Mac Plumart

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« Reply #16 on: December 27, 2010, 10:56:46 AM »
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JC Jones

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« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2010, 11:00:38 AM »
Quote from: Mac Plumart on December 27, 2010, 10:56:46 AM
Quote from: Ron Csigo on December 27, 2010, 10:48:45 AM
Quote from: JC Jones on December 26, 2010, 08:18:21 PM
Quote from: Mac Plumart on December 25, 2010, 11:18:41 AM
Penny Branch!! 

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You weren't invited? 

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C'mon down!!!

Don't buy into his whining, Mac.  He was invited, he just didn't care enough to remember the conversation.  Now he is stomping his feet like my 6 year old daughter.

The best part of it is that he can't even go because he will be in Disneyworld riding the teacups.
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I get it, you are mad at the world because you are an adult caddie and few people take you seriously.

Excellent spellers usually lack any vision or common sense.

I know plenty of courses that are in the red, and they are killing it.

Kevin Lynch

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2010, 11:04:16 AM »
Ron Montesano & I will be playing in the "Snow Golf" Tournament at Delaware Park in Buffalo on January 16th.

http://bfloparks.blogspot.com/2010/12/snow-golf-tournament.html

It is a 3-club event and will using Pink Platform Tennis Balls.  I've never played this type of event before - any suggestions out there?  I suppose my club selection will depend on the weight & flight characteristics of platform tennis balls.  It may also depend on the snow conditions.  If there's an icy top layer, I may opt for the ground game, but soft snow may dictate an aerial strategy.

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Jeff Evagues

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2010, 12:34:25 PM »
I normally go to Maui in Feb. but my wife didn't want to fly that far this year so we're going to Scottsdale for 2 weeks.
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Bill_McBride

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #20 on: December 27, 2010, 02:04:57 PM »
Quote from: Michael_Hendren on December 27, 2010, 09:59:15 AM
I will be working ernestly to replenish depleted liquidity in time for the Kings Putter.    But I do so love these "it's great to be great" threads. ;)

Bogey

I replenished my depleted liquidity with a self-gifted bottle of the Balvenie Doublewood for Christmas!   8)
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Greg Chambers

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #21 on: December 27, 2010, 02:20:05 PM »
Quote from: Kevin Lynch on December 27, 2010, 11:04:16 AM
Ron Montesano & I will be playing in the "Snow Golf" Tournament at Delaware Park in Buffalo on January 16th.

http://bfloparks.blogspot.com/2010/12/snow-golf-tournament.html

It is a 3-club event and will using Pink Platform Tennis Balls.  I've never played this type of event before - any suggestions out there?  I suppose my club selection will depend on the weight & flight characteristics of platform tennis balls.  It may also depend on the snow conditions.  If there's an icy top layer, I may opt for the ground game, but soft snow may dictate an aerial strategy.



6 iron, 9 iron, putter...swing EASY or the tennis ball goes nowhere...
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Kevin Lynch

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Re: Post-Christmas golf plans, OR, Where are YOU off to in the near term?
« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2010, 02:40:36 PM »
Quote from: Greg Chambers on December 27, 2010, 02:20:05 PM

6 iron, 9 iron, putter...swing EASY or the tennis ball goes nowhere...

Isn't that true of a regular golf swing?  I'm not sure if the putter will help unless they've cleared the greens or at least packed them down.


What's the difference between a Platform Tennis Ball & Regular Tennis ball, in terms of size, weight, compression?  Is the Platform Ball solid (vs. Air pressure)?  It should be a neat new experience.

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Joel Zuckerman

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« Reply #23 on: December 27, 2010, 03:49:00 PM »
Near Term:  Lowcountry thaw-out in/around Hilton Head with a bunch of fellows on this board in mid-Jan.
Longer term:  A week-long New Zealand foray in middle February that will include 4-5 GC visits.
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Sean_A

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« Reply #24 on: December 27, 2010, 04:26:33 PM »
Quote from: Bill_McBride on December 27, 2010, 02:04:57 PM
Quote from: Michael_Hendren on December 27, 2010, 09:59:15 AM
I will be working ernestly to replenish depleted liquidity in time for the Kings Putter.    But I do so love these "it's great to be great" threads. ;)

Bogey

I replenished my depleted liquidity with a self-gifted bottle of the Balvenie Doublewood for Christmas!   8)

Ace

Balvenie was very clever in nabbing the double wood name for their malt.  Of course, there are many companies out there which do a wood finish in the same way using first a bourbon barrel (because these barrels are cheap due to not being able to be re-used for bourbon) then finished in a sherry barrel.  I need another myself!

Ciao
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