2014 Phosphate Feathery -- MINIMALISTS DEFEAT MACRAYNORS

[Howard Riefs]

I'm definitely going back. Now that I have a better understanding of the towns and villages around the resort I think an annual visit is not out of the question with a small group of friends. Maybe Howard will plan a reunion event at Streamsong next year!

Would there be interest from others in a 2014 Streamsong event?

No promises. Just trying to determine if I'm a masochist...

UPDATE: 3/10/2014

DATE: Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 16, 2014. That’s the first weekend after daylight savings.


Clubhouse, Single Occupancy
Powell Arms
Steve Wilson
Jon Byron
Mark Glatz

Clubhouse, Double Occupancy
Howard Riefs
Michael Wharton-Palmer
Michael Whitaker
Craig Disher
Bill Brightly
Jim Brightly
Chris Hufnagel
Matt Schmidt

Lodge, Single Occupancy
Jon Stein
Peter Le
Mark Dawejko
Wayne Freeman
Terry Peters
Mike Miller
Bryan Izatt
Jerry McElroy

Lodge, Double Occupancy
Gene Farrell
Ron Kluwe

Golf only
Steve Salmen (Friday am/pm)
Riefs' special guest (Saturday pm/Sunday am)
Pete B (TBD - Saturday only)



FUTURE INTEREST:

We can certainly include others that may not be able to commit at this time; it will be on a space available basis.  Meaning: Streamsong will release the other rooms in the Clubhouse and they may be booked later.  With 216 rooms in the Lodge, there's plenty of space. I'll book additional tee times to keep us covered just in case.


NEXT STEPS:

* I am still waiting to receive a contract from Streamsong. I anticipate receiving it by early next week. Once I do, I'll notify everybody
* Streamsong will collect a $300 non-refundable deposit for those who signed up for lodging and golf. (If you need to cancel, we can try to transfer it to another person if they sign up at a future date.)
* There is no deposit for those who are golf only
* Deadline for the deposit is likely two weeks from the date that I receive the contract
* You will pay Streamsong directly for the deposit. I'll provide logistics as soon as I confirm them.
 


Google Docs spreadsheet with details:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhSw3jD90uARdHhPXzNndG1vajJlRnpFX1JzRXpKakE#gid=0

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TEE TIMES, PAIRINGS, MATCHES

Thursday, March 13
     Red Course
      1:30 p.m.  –  Arms, Dawejko, Glatz, Miller
      1:40 p.m.  –  Hufnagel, Riefs, Schmidt, Wharton-Palmer
      1:50 p.m.  –  Izatt, Le, McElroy, Stein
      2:00 p.m.  –  Byron, Peters, Wilson
      2:10 p.m.  –  B. Brightly, J. Brightly, Disher, Whitaker


Friday, March 14
    Blue Course
      7:55 a.m.  –  Farrell, Freeman, Kluwe
      8:05 a.m.  –  McElroy, Stein vs. Izatt, Le
      8:15 a.m.  –  Riefs, Wharton-Palmer vs. Peters, Whitaker
      8:25 a.m.  –  Miller, Wilson vs. Byron, Hufnagel
      8:35 a.m.  –  Dawejko, Glatz vs. Disher, Salmen
      8:45 a.m. –  Arms, Schmidt vs. B. Brightly and J. Brightly

    Red Course
      1:30 p.m.  –  Farrell, Freeman, Kluwe
      1:40 p.m.  –  McElroy, Wilson vs. Izatt, Le
      1:50 p.m.  –  Miller, Dawejko vs. Peters, Whitaker
      2:00 p.m.  –  Riefs, Schmidt vs. Hufnagel, Salmen
      2:10 p.m.  –  Arms, Stein vs. Disher, J. Brightly
      2:20 p.m.  –  Glatz, Wharton-Palmer vs. B. Brightly, Byron

Saturday, March 15
     Red Course
      8:00 a.m.  –  Dawejko, Schmidt vs. Disher, Whitaker
      8:10 a.m.  –  Glatz, McElroy vs. Izatt, Peters
      8:20 a.m.  –  Riefs, Stein vs. Hufnagel, Le
      8:30 a.m.  –  Arms, Wharton-Palmer vs. B. Brightly, J. Brightly
      8:40 a.m.  –  Miller, Wilson vs.Byron, TBD
      8:50 a.m.  –  Farrell, Freeman, Kluwe

     Blue Course
      1:35 p.m.  –  Miller vs. Peters; Glatz vs. Whitaker
      1:45 p.m.  –  Wilson vs. Disher; Wharton-Palmer vs. Le
      1:55 p.m.  –  McElroy vs. J. Brightly; Dawejko vs. Izatt
      2:05 p.m.  –  Schmidt vs. Hufnagel; Stein vs. Byron
      2:15 p.m.  –  Arms vs. B. Brightly; Riefs vs. TBD
      2:25 p.m.  –  Farrell, Freeman, Kluwe

Sunday, March 16
     Blue Course
      7:35 a.m.  –  Hufnagel, Le, Riefs, Schmidt
      7:45 a.m.  –  Arms, Dawejko, Glatz, Miller
      7:55 a.m.  –  B. Brightly, J. Brightly, Wilson
      8:05 a.m.  –  Byron, Disher, Peters, Whitaker
      8:15 a.m.  –  Farrell, Freeman, Kluwe


MATCHES – RULES OF THE ROAD

1.  FORMAT
Four Rounds of Matches between the Minimalists and MacRaynors teams:
•   Friday morning: Fourball (Blue course)
•   Friday afternoon: Fourball (Red course)
•   Saturday morning: Fourball (Red course)
•   Saturday afternoon: Singles (Blue course)
       Thursday afternoon (Red Course) and Sunday morning (Blue Course) are open play, and won’t count in the competition


2. TEAMS
•   22 people attending the Phosphate Feathery
•   Farrell, Freeman and Kluwe group not participating in the competition
•   Teams of 10 (Minimalists) and 9 (MacRaynors) playing all four competitive rounds
•   Steve Salmen playing both rounds on Friday for the MacRaynors team, and (hopefully) TBD player on Saturday to provide even teams

Minimalists
+2.1 - Michael Wharton-Palmer
    2.5 - Matt Schmidt
    6.8 - Jon Stein
    8.9 - Mark Glatz
  10.4 - Powell Arms
  12.1 - Mike Miller
  12.5 - Jerry McElroy
  13.4 - Mark Dawejko
  13.7 - Howard Riefs
  18.0 - Steve Wilson

MacRaynors
    4.5 - Bill Brightly
    5.5 - Peter Le
    8.8 - Jon Byron
    8.8 - Chris Hufnagel
    9.5 - Mike Whitaker
  10.7 - Jim Brightly
  10.8 - Bryan Izatt
  11.3 - Terry Peters
  13.4 - Craig Disher

Guest participants:
    2.3 - Steve Salmen (Friday)
    TBD (Saturday)


3. SCORING
•   Three points awarded per match:
•   1 point – front 9
•   1 point – back 9
•   1 point – overall 18
•   Total of 25 matches and 75 points available
•   38 points wins competition
 

4. HANDICAPS
Each match will play off the lowest handicap and others to be adjusted accordingly
 

5. TEES
Players can choose any tee to play and won’t be forced to play from a longer tee than comfortable playing


6.  ATTIRE
Recommended attire for Friday’s opening rounds:
•   Minimalists – White shirt
•   MacRaynors – “Bold, loud” shirt


7. FRIENDLY WAGER
•   (REDACTED….)


8. SOCIAL MEDIA
Play-by-play commentary, smack talk and celebratory photos encouraged; tag with #Feathery2014

[Powell Arms]

Absolutely

[Chris_Hufnagel]

I was really disappointed to miss this due to a family wedding in Memphis, but if you organize a trip for next spring, I would make every effort to attend...

[Jerry Kluger]

I would be very interested - especially if you are willing to drive from the airport.

[Jud_T]

I'm potentially interested.  I doubt you'll have trouble filling this.  Plus won't the hotel be open by then?

[Bill_McBride]

Most likely. 

[Kevin_D]

Yes

[Michael Wharton-Palmer]

Yep,
I will be there as long as gca guys are there.
I had so much fun at my first gca get together another bite at the apple will be my pleasure...even if I am the welfare of shot givers!!!!

[Tom_Doak]

We are looking to rent a place either in central Florida or in Palm Desert next winter, so I can play a bit more golf and get out of the snow.  If it's Florida, then I would love to attend the next outing.

[Michael Wharton-Palmer]

Tom
And if its Palm Desert we can all meet at Stone Eagle ?
And all get a puitting lesson from  Dave Stockton Jr...anybody interested in this newly introduced option courtesy of Mr Doak let me know

[Jonathan Mallard]

I'd probably make an excuse to attend if there is room.

[Tom_Doak]

Tom
And if its Palm Desert we can all meet at Stone Eagle ?
And all get a puitting lesson from  Dave Stockton Jr...anybody interested in this newly introduced option courtesy of Mr Doak let me know

Well, the last GCA outing at Stone Eagle went so well that I spent six months dealing with people who couldn't figure out why I hadn't built a walkable course in 120-degree heat.  So, if it's Palm Desert, outings will be limited to no more than three players at a time.

[Bill_McBride]

Tom
And if its Palm Desert we can all meet at Stone Eagle ?
And all get a puitting lesson from  Dave Stockton Jr...anybody interested in this newly introduced option courtesy of Mr Doak let me know

Well, the last GCA outing at Stone Eagle went so well that I spent six months dealing with people who couldn't figure out why I hadn't built a walkable course in 120-degree heat.  So, if it's Palm Desert, outings will be limited to no more than three players at a time.

I was there, it was only 115*.  And dry heat at that.   

[Steve Wilson]

Despite the expense and my extravagant travel plans for this year and next, I am sorely tempted, especially if we were to be housed right at the course.  Something very appealing about rolling out of bed and onto the tee with a detour through the breakfast room.

[Ken Fry]

I could do a weekend and would be interested.

Ken

[Ryan Taylor]

Interested. I like the home rental idea.
No need to stick around the resort if it's dark by 6 pm. (Jan or Feb)

[Michael Whitaker]

I'm absolutely in for this!!!

One caveat for me, though... only walking 18 holes per day!   

[Michael Wharton-Palmer]

MW..And no more hospital time allowed!!!!

[Michael Whitaker]

MW..And no more hospital time allowed!!!!

Absolutely... thus the 18 hole walking limit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Richard Choi]

Interested. I like the home rental idea.
No need to stick around the resort if it's dark by 6 pm. (Jan or Feb)

It's cool to hang out in the second floor "Man Cave" and shoot the breeze. Even better with the stocked bar (thanks Chris!).

Should be a great event again. Not sure if I am up to spending 12 hours flying out again, but folks should not miss this opportunity.

[C. Sturges]

My first vote is for a putting lesson!  Unless it becomes cool to 3 putt.  I would be interested for either location.  Thanks Howard!
Chris

[Michael Wharton-Palmer]

Chris,
Get you fIxed up with Stockton jr next time I see him if you would like to..Palm Desert for a weekend?....

[C. Sturges]

Michael, that would be great.  Hope a weekend would be enough.
Thanks,
Chris

[Pete_Pittock]

Tom
And if its Palm Desert we can all meet at Stone Eagle ?
And all get a puitting lesson from  Dave Stockton Jr...anybody interested in this newly introduced option courtesy of Mr Doak let me know

Well, the last GCA outing at Stone Eagle went so well that I spent six months dealing with people who couldn't figure out why I hadn't built a walkable course in 120-degree heat.  So, if it's Palm Desert, outings will be limited to no more than three players at a time.

It  wold have been better as the first course of the day

[Chris_Hufnagel]

Interested. I like the home rental idea.
No need to stick around the resort if it's dark by 6 pm. (Jan or Feb)

Not sure if I am up to spending 12 hours flying out again, but folks should not miss this opportunity.

Richard, now you know how all of us midwestern/eastern folks feel traveling to Bandon...