2015 King's Putter venue suggestions?

[Howard Riefs]

Let the California people have first dibs, they started it and should keep it unless they decide to give it up.

Sorry to step on any California toes in proposing Cabo.

If the Tequilla Cup is renewed, I am in. Last one was great. CDS and Diamonte were awesome. Weather spectacular.

Separate from the KP, based on the feedback on Cabo, it sounds like there may be interest in a 2015 Tequilla Cup.  Of course, I'll defer to Greg on that.

[Bill_McBride]

One of the problems with the King's Putter in the past has been that there is a rate for raters and a rate for civilians. At Barona we even had to form separate lines at the counter. Now if we were all equals and the event was held at Cabo I would be in no matter who I had to play.

As a non-rater, I had no idea this was ever an issue at KP, and I've been to most.  I did miss Barona so missed the scene you describe above.

[Garland Bayley]

How about Clear Creek Tahoe?  It's across the California border in Nevada.  Tom Ferrell the membership director there has invited the GCA before.   

Was done even more recently than Rustic Canyon.

[Frank Kim]

Bayonet and Blackhorse as the base.  Throw in Pacific Grove, Pasatiempo, etc.

[Tim Leahy]

Pete L., doesnt the redesigned La Costa have pretty good rates in Feb/March? 36 holes plus quite a few courses nearby. Maybe a stop by Del Mar to see the ponies.

[Pete Lavallee]

Pete L., doesnt the redesigned La Costa have pretty good rates in Feb/March? 36 holes plus quite a few courses nearby. Maybe a stop by Del Mar to see the ponies.

The rack rate in the spring is well over $200. GCA's own Jeff Brauer worked on both redesigns, perhaps he could help us out. Ponies run in Sept.

[David Stamm]

Pete L., doesnt the redesigned La Costa have pretty good rates in Feb/March? 36 holes plus quite a few courses nearby. Maybe a stop by Del Mar to see the ponies.

It's $135 for either course. The race season at Del Mar is July to September.

[David Stamm]

Pete L., doesnt the redesigned La Costa have pretty good rates in Feb/March? 36 holes plus quite a few courses nearby. Maybe a stop by Del Mar to see the ponies.

The rack rate in the spring is well over $200. GCA's own Jeff Brauer worked on both redesigns, perhaps he could help us out. Ponies run in Sept.

I must be wrong about the rates. The website is saying $135, but I may not be inputting the right info. In either case, it won't allow looking that far in the calendar. Be advised, Omni Resorts just took over. Even at $135, I think it's over priced.

[Tim Leahy]

Pete L., doesnt the redesigned La Costa have pretty good rates in Feb/March? 36 holes plus quite a few courses nearby. Maybe a stop by Del Mar to see the ponies.

It's $135 for either course. The race season at Del Mar is July to September.

Ok, instead a road trip to San Clemente to see the R M Nixon museum and play golf where he did.

[Pete_Pittock]

Pete L., doesnt the redesigned La Costa have pretty good rates in Feb/March? 36 holes plus quite a few courses nearby. Maybe a stop by Del Mar to see the ponies.

LPGA is there at the end of March if next year's schedule is the same.

[Bill_McBride]

It would probably be helpful to know if it's Northern California's turn to host, or So Cal.  But does D. King represent?

[Pete_Pittock]

It's probably Southern California's turn, based on the fact that Pete Lavallee is most knowledgeable esteemed captain.

[Tom_Doak]

I was going to suggest the combination of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  Fort Ord would be more budget-conscious, if you can stand all the jagged bunker lines.

For Southern Cal, most of the courses of interest are private clubs, and I don't know who can pull strings at the less obvious possibilities -- Palos Verdes or Wilshire, for example.  Jim Urbina always talked lovingly about Hacienda, but probably just because I have never been there.  If price point is a real factor, why not go to Rancho Park?

[Pete Lavallee]

Well, Tacoma and Pierce County would certainly be considerd in the North! Last year was at San Louis Obispo, Morro Bay and Santa Maria, kinda South. I suspect it's the South's turn, but we are running out of intriguing and cost friendly venues. If a better offer comes from up North I'm all for it.

[Pete Lavallee]

I was going to suggest the combination of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  Fort Ord would be more budget-conscious, if you can stand all the jagged bunker lines.

We have done Pacific Grove in conjunction with Fort Ord a few years back; however the Bayonnet had the front nine modified and the original back nine with the cypress trees limbed up. I liked the old version much better. Black Horse was growing in.

For Southern Cal, most of the courses of interest are private clubs, and I don't know who can pull strings at the less obvious possibilities -- Palos Verdes or Wilshire, for example.  Jim Urbina always talked lovingly about Hacienda, but probably just because I have never been there.  If price point is a real factor, why not go to Rancho Park?

The Event is traditionally held on the weekend, which makes accessing private clubs difficult. Palos Verdes does allow outside play, but I paid $250 a few years back to play there. this was before Todd Eckenrodes restoration.

[Bill_McBride]

I was going to suggest the combination of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  Fort Ord would be more budget-conscious, if you can stand all the jagged bunker lines.

For Southern Cal, most of the courses of interest are private clubs, and I don't know who can pull strings at the less obvious possibilities -- Palos Verdes or Wilshire, for example.  Jim Urbina always talked lovingly about Hacienda, but probably just because I have never been there.  If price point is a real factor, why not go to Rancho Park?

I can't imagine a bunch of GCAers ponying up to play Pebble.   I certainly wouldn't; my last round there was for $65!   

[John Kavanaugh]

For the good of the group I'm glad it's back on in California. Regretfully for me it means that...I'm out.

Btw.  I really like Shark Tank.

[Tim Leahy]

How about a San Diego Indian reservation threesome? Pechanga(Journey), Barona and Sycuan(36 at Singing Hills). Those casino resorts have to have some room and golf packages. It could be called the Kings Putter Pow Wow.

[Bill_McBride]

For the good of the group I'm glad it's back on in California. Regretfully for me it means that...I'm out.

Btw.  I really like Shark Tank.

You're on the no fly to California list?

[John Kavanaugh]

Let's just say that it was time for me to move on and not look back. I had a great run and will always cherish those memories.

[Kyle Henderson]

While I was putting together the 2010 KP up in Tahoe, I received a number of private messages suggesting we set up tee times at Cypress Point Club and the San Francisco Golf Club instead. 

And.....?

I'm guessing others quietly played them on their way to and from the KP.

"We're not worthy!" - Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar

[Kyle Henderson]

Poppy Hills and Pasa.

[Bill_McBride]

Is it possible to get a group on Coronado?   I like that Pow Wow suggestion, San Diego's always a cool town.  Drinks at Jim Croce's. 

[Greg Chambers]

Weathers always perfect in SD.....could potentially dispell the notion that there's nothing worth traveling for in San Diego.....

[William_G]

I was going to suggest the combination of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  Fort Ord would be more budget-conscious, if you can stand all the jagged bunker lines.

For Southern Cal, most of the courses of interest are private clubs, and I don't know who can pull strings at the less obvious possibilities -- Palos Verdes or Wilshire, for example.  Jim Urbina always talked lovingly about Hacienda, but probably just because I have never been there.  If price point is a real factor, why not go to Rancho Park?

+1

Also +1 to Pasa and Poppy