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Title: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on October 25, 2011, 10:45:45 AM
UPDATE:

Friday we have the tee at The Cupp Course at Palmetto Hall Plantation, beginning at 1:00.

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/photo-193.jpg)


Unlike the typical hurried golf weekend, sleeping in will be the norm on this one :D, so no excuses not to stay up late and drink (!)

On Saturday we'll board the 10:30 ferry out of Palmetto Bay for a 40-minute cruise to Daufuskie Island and a day at Haig Point.

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/b2b6cdf9.jpg)


Sunday's golf will be at the newly renovated Wexford Golf Club.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6277072498_dff2413c9b_b.jpg)

I'm happy to add that Golf Course Architect Brandon Johnson with The Arnold Palmer Design Co. will be joining us for the weekend and will lead a post golf discussion on the design of the project. Tee times will start at 10:00, so plenty of time to play, get cleaned up for dinner and enjoy the Super Bowl at The Smokehouse Restaurant.


1. Mac Plumart
2. Mike Christensen
3. Jason Mandel
4. Mark Pritchett
5. Ward Peyronnin
6. Cory Lewis
7. Eric Smith
8. Bruce Wellmon
9. Joel Zuckerman
10.Mike Hogan
11.Mike Whitaker
12.Lawrence Largent
13.Ron Csigo
14.Jamey Bryan
15.Brandon Johnson
16.Tim Martin
17.Chris Shaida
18.Tim Gavrich (Saturday only)
19.John Cullum (Sunday only)
20.


Should be a great weekend. I'd like to thank everyone who signed up and give a special thanks to Mike Whitaker for all of his help in organizing. Thanks Mike!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mac Plumart on October 25, 2011, 10:46:37 AM
in
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on October 25, 2011, 10:47:25 AM


  Caddy and photogragher

Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on October 25, 2011, 11:26:51 AM
I'm in if there is room.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Ben Kodadek on October 25, 2011, 11:29:23 AM
IN

Better start shopping for some new slacks.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on October 25, 2011, 11:33:46 AM
If you have room, I would love to join the movement.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: David Hendler on October 25, 2011, 11:40:49 AM
In, if the date moves from Super Bowl Weekend.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mark Pritchett on October 25, 2011, 01:59:43 PM
I plan to be there! 
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on October 25, 2011, 06:22:21 PM
***
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Bill_McBride on October 25, 2011, 07:50:30 PM
I'm out, just agreed to meet my brother, son and nephew in Tucson.    It's been several years since the last Annual McBride Shootout.    ;D

You guys will have a ball.   
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on October 25, 2011, 09:17:56 PM
A. Who are the special guests
B. What the hell, Super Bowl weekend?

Oh, Eric is an Oilers fan, sorry.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: JC Jones on October 25, 2011, 09:49:22 PM
Sam,

Are you saying there is a better way to spend the Superbowl than getting drunk and eating hush puppies with Eric and me?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on October 25, 2011, 09:50:22 PM
Sam,

Are you saying there is a better way to spend the Superbowl than getting drunk and eating hush puppies with Eric and me?

Well when you put it that way.....
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on October 25, 2011, 10:04:06 PM
Have fun In Tucson, Bill!

Sam,

The guys names are  ___________ and ____________.

And yes, I am a TITANS fan!

JC,

No puppies for me, but I'll take down some peel n eat shrimp with you and Sam I Am.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: JC Jones on October 25, 2011, 10:06:03 PM
You and your stupid diet.  You're beautiful just the way you are.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on October 25, 2011, 10:06:19 PM
Have fun In Tucson, Bill!

Sam,

The guys names are  ___________ and ____________.

And yes, I am a TITANS fan!

JC,

No puppies for me, but I'll take down some peel n eat shrimp with you and Sam I Am.


I am about a 10% chance right now so keep me on the maybe list. Do we have rooms setup yet at the Ritz?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Lawrence Largent on October 25, 2011, 10:06:45 PM
Count me in!

Lawrence Largent
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on October 25, 2011, 10:16:51 PM
You and your stupid diet.  You're beautiful just the way you are.

I'm not buying 42's...EVER!!


Lawrence,

Nice to see you here, sir! Looking forward to seeing you again.

That makes 13...
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: john_stiles on October 25, 2011, 10:51:02 PM

Put me in as a maybe.

Titans and Vols fan ......... oh my.

I might have to stop and get a piece of Musgrove Mill and we can throw it on table and drink to it,  but I hope not.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on October 26, 2011, 07:24:21 AM
See opening post.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: astavrides on October 26, 2011, 10:15:23 AM
what course is it?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Ron Csigo on October 26, 2011, 11:15:36 AM
Please put me as a Maybe.  Pending family vacation plans.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on October 26, 2011, 11:40:24 AM
16 commitments in 24 hrs. Thanks guys!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: JC Jones on October 26, 2011, 11:58:39 AM
If the Big Hungarian is in, move me to a maybe :P
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Ron Csigo on October 26, 2011, 12:06:26 PM
If the Big Hungarian is in, move me to a maybe :P

You better be there, Fat Boy! 
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on November 15, 2011, 12:13:52 PM
Updated opening post.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Michael George on November 15, 2011, 12:16:32 PM

Mike Whitaker in again.  Just another year in the life.   :o
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on November 16, 2011, 04:02:33 PM
Updated opening post.

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/60b1315f.jpg)

Sheehy and OHalloran would consider this method of transport slumming it, no? ;D
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mark Saltzman on November 16, 2011, 04:09:08 PM
Haig Point is ball-busting but very good.  Enjoy gents!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on November 16, 2011, 04:22:19 PM

Ugh, do they let the general public on that thing? ;D

Members and invited guests only, Brian.;D You'd be disappointed to find they don't sell chili dogs like they do at Orient Point! :P I hope that thing isn't still in your golf bag...
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - OCCUPY THE HEAD! FEB 3-5, 2012
Post by: Kris Shreiner on November 16, 2011, 06:55:13 PM
Eric,

I'm in pending one possible derailment with work. I sould know by mid- Jan.

Cheers,
Kris 8)
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - FEB 3-5, 2012 ---- ROLL CALL!
Post by: Eric Smith on January 11, 2012, 11:04:46 PM
ROLL CALL

We're 3 weeks away and I'll need to turn in the final list of players to the Golf Professionals at their respective clubs next week. Is everyone still in??  Kris S, I hope you'll be joining us!

Also, folks have been asking me about lodging. I highly recommend the Marriott Surfwatch Resort just before the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Its a timeshare that also rents units in the off season on a nightly basis. 3 BR's go for $180 per night and are very very nice. JC, Mac, Dr. Gray and I stayed there before and its looking like we will this time as well. Chime in here or send me a message and we can pair up those wishing to room together.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Ps -- Almost forgot! We're going to split into West/East rosters and make this a team event. If my double secret special west coast guest opts in, the West Team will have a Captain they'll be willing to die for. If he can't make it, then we'll open the floor for nominations. But for now, how about nominations for East Captain? We'll then circle back to the West Team after I hear from 'Mr. X' this weekend.

I hereby nominate Joel Zuckerman for East Captain.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Ron Csigo on January 11, 2012, 11:43:32 PM
Officially in, Big Country!!!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Sam Morrow on January 11, 2012, 11:47:23 PM
I hope I get drunk texts and calls in the middle of the night.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Cory Lewis on January 12, 2012, 06:44:30 AM
I'm still in.  I'll be arriving early and leaving late if anybody is interested in golf early Friday morning or Monday morning.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Anthony Gray on January 12, 2012, 07:50:36 AM


  If JT makes the list I may have to break curfew.

  Anthony

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Eric Smith on January 12, 2012, 07:54:11 AM
Anthony,

No top 100's on this trip. JT is OUT.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Eric Smith on January 12, 2012, 08:32:15 AM
Officially in, Big Country!!!

That's a helluva lot more reassuring than 82% in!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Ron Csigo on January 12, 2012, 10:21:37 AM
Officially in, Big Country!!!

That's a helluva lot more reassuring than 82% in!

As of this morning, he's downgraded to 75%.  Just sayin...
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Ron Csigo on January 12, 2012, 10:26:40 AM
Anthony,

No top 100's on this trip. JT is OUT.

FYI.  JT has his own personal THAW OUT event next weekend.  The list of invitees (attendees) other than himself, one.  And no, it's not me.   :)
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Keith OHalloran on January 12, 2012, 10:32:39 AM
Eric, 3bedrooms and four guys? Must have been interesting stakes on the course!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Eric Smith on January 12, 2012, 10:42:23 AM
Eric, 3bedrooms and four guys? Must have been interesting stakes on the course!

Yes, I pulled the bait and switch on those guys and upgraded myself to the Penthouse with their overpayments!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Mac Plumart on January 12, 2012, 10:59:29 AM
In.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Mike Hogan on January 12, 2012, 10:09:04 PM
In.
Representing the West!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Eric Smith on January 12, 2012, 10:16:05 PM
In.
Representing the West!

Hogan,

Hey man, didn't I party with you at Red Rocks?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Jason Topp on January 12, 2012, 10:46:21 PM
Anthony,

No top 100's on this trip. JT is OUT.

FYI.  JT has his own personal THAW OUT event next weekend.  The list of invitees (attendees) other than himself, one.  And no, it's not me.   :)

I lobbied to move the date of this thing up but failed in the effort.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Mike Hogan on January 12, 2012, 11:01:20 PM
That's me with the long hair and the Tye-Dye.
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/thumbnailCAL8EU9J.jpg)
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Eric Smith on January 13, 2012, 07:16:44 AM
Anthony,

No top 100's on this trip. JT is OUT.

FYI.  JT has his own personal THAW OUT event next weekend.  The list of invitees (attendees) other than himself, one.  And no, it's not me.   :)

I lobbied to move the date of this thing up but failed in the effort.


We'll get it right next time! Btw, I thought you were great in THE SOCIAL NETWORK.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Ron Csigo on January 13, 2012, 09:21:57 AM
Officially in, Big Country!!!

That's a helluva lot more reassuring than 82% in!

As of this morning, he's downgraded to 75%.  Just sayin...


Big Country - Big Baby's officially out! :'(

Big Baby - Quit acting like a  girl.  What are you, a girl or something?!?

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: ward peyronnin on January 13, 2012, 12:32:43 PM
I am in.

Arriving early in week so I am open for thursday play
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Eric Smith on January 13, 2012, 12:38:16 PM
Good deal. We'll miss Jason, but Jason Mandel has stepped in and taken his spot. Our left coast guest can't make it either, so who's going to step up and captain the west? Wardo?? Kodadek?? Hogan??
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Ron Csigo on January 13, 2012, 12:55:49 PM
Good deal. We'll miss Jason, but Jason Mandel has stepped in and taken his spot. Our left coast guest can't make it either, so who's going to step up and captain the west? Wardo?? Kodadek?? Hogan??

Big Baby Who?!!?  Great pick up in Jason Mandel.  We played together at Eastward Ho in October.  Welcome aboard Jason!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: JC Jones on January 13, 2012, 01:32:21 PM
Officially in, Big Country!!!

That's a helluva lot more reassuring than 82% in!

As of this morning, he's downgraded to 75%.  Just sayin...


Big Country - Big Baby's officially out! :'(

Big Baby - Quit acting like a  girl.  What are you, a girl or something?!?



If I had my own two boobs, I'd never leave the house.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012 --- ROLL CALL!!
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on January 16, 2012, 07:31:22 AM
IN
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on January 20, 2012, 03:08:03 PM
Paging Lawrence Largent!

Your emails are bouncing back to me!!

Also updated the OP.

Eric
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on January 21, 2012, 01:56:22 PM
There's a spot open for all three days if anyone's interested in making the trip. Please let me know asap as there are several waiting to fill in with single days if needed. [You're already in for Sunday, Sarge.]

Costs are $245 (approx.) for all three days of golf including a dinner on Saturday at the Haig Point Club.

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on January 21, 2012, 03:53:27 PM
Keep us updated Eric, I will check flights.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: ward peyronnin on January 22, 2012, 06:45:49 PM
;DCalling All Thaw out early Arrivers

I am Excited! I had a blast last year so to start the weekend off right I want to invite all of you who will be down Thursday  to my house in  Palmetto Bluff  just south and west of Blufton- 35 minutes from HH- for Cocktails and a Gumbo Dip of homeade lo country goodness. Lets say 5:30 until the golf DVD's run out

Address is 468 Mt Pelia and once you enter PB you travel until the four way stop; hang a right; travel ~ 700 yds and will see a white frame house on the corner all lit up standing by itself . Easy peasy.

Joel I will have the blow up bed inflated and made up should you decide to stay over this year
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on January 23, 2012, 09:29:28 AM
;D Calling All Thaw out early Arrivers

I am Excited! I had a blast last year so to start the weekend off right I want to invite all of you who will be down Thursday  to my house in  Palmetto Bluff  just south and west of Blufton- 35 minutes from HH- for Cocktails and a Gumbo Dip of homeade lo country goodness. Lets say 5:30 until the golf DVD's run out

Address is 468 Mt Pelia and once you enter PB you travel until the four way stop; hang a right; travel ~ 700 yds and will see a white frame house on the corner all lit up standing by itself . Easy peasy.

Joel I will have the blow up bed inflated and made up should you decide to stay over this year


That is a very kind offer and one those arriving early must take you up on. The Wardonian gumbo is not to be missed!

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/photo-144-1-2.jpg?t=1295284868)

Also, we are now full as the final two playing spots have been filled. Thanks Tim and Chris!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - FEB 3-5, 2012 ---- ROLL CALL!
Post by: Michael Whitaker on January 23, 2012, 04:54:30 PM
I hereby nominate Joel Zuckerman for East Captain.

Only if he promises no poems.  ;)
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on January 23, 2012, 06:00:02 PM
I hereby nominate Joel Zuckerman for East Captain.

Only if he promises no poems.  ;)

I understand I missed out at the Dixie Cup, but I'll bet he has another one in him! ;D

Since it is Super Bowl weekend, you guys want to make this fun or what?

Friday - Foursomes
Saturday - Four Ball
Sunday - Singles

(http://www.meijer.com/assets/product_images/styles/xlarge/1001613_1110019_A_400.jpg)
Joel Zuckerman - Captain



(http://www.meijer.com/assets/product_images/styles/xlarge/1001613_1110021_A_400.jpg)
Ron Csigo - Captain


Line 'em up!!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Joel Zuckerman on January 23, 2012, 08:02:07 PM
If anyone wants to play Secession prior to Wardo's Super Bowl O' Gumbo, on Thursday around noon or so, let me know.....it's about a 30--40 minute ride from Secession down to his Palmetto Bluff Palace...
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on January 23, 2012, 08:04:37 PM
I hope Eric drives over, he might refuse a pat down at the airport.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - FEB 3-5, 2012 ---- ROLL CALL!
Post by: Tim Martin on January 23, 2012, 08:08:57 PM
I hereby nominate Joel Zuckerman for East Captain.

Only if he promises no poems.  ;)

I understand I missed out at the Dixie Cup, but I'll bet he has another one in him! ;D

Since it is Super Bowl weekend, you guys want to make this fun or what?

Friday - Foursomes
Saturday - Four Ball
Sunday - Singles

(http://www.meijer.com/assets/product_images/styles/xlarge/1001613_1110019_A_400.jpg)
Joel Zuckerman - Captain



(http://www.meijer.com/assets/product_images/styles/xlarge/1001613_1110021_A_400.jpg)
Ron Csigo - Captain


Line 'em up!!


I would be honored to play for Cheech and my beloved New York Giants. Just so you know it`s nothing you said Joel but that Pat`s helmet to me is like kryptonite to Superman.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on January 23, 2012, 08:44:50 PM
I hope Eric drives over, he might refuse a pat down at the airport.

No TSA for me. Leaving out at 3AM on the Friday. I love that drIve!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III - February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on January 23, 2012, 09:06:21 PM
Since it is Super Bowl weekend, you guys want to make this fun or what?

Friday - Foursomes
Saturday - Four Ball
Sunday - Singles
Sounds good to me!  I always love a little friendly competition.  I don't have a preference for team, whatever you guys decide.  Do you need handicaps to determine matches Eric?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on January 23, 2012, 09:37:07 PM
Thanks for the reminder, Cory.

All,

 Please fwd your HCP along with your team preference. Maybe it'll all just work out!

11.1 index ...and I gotta play for Coach K(immel) - Go Giants!!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on January 23, 2012, 10:27:31 PM
Cory is a +5 and put him off first.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on February 01, 2012, 04:05:02 PM
Just a reminder to those arriving early - if you can swing it, you should head over to Che Wardo's in Palmetto Bluff tomorrow night for the gumbo. I recall a fine whisky collection tucked away around the corner from the stairs, but you didn't hear that from me...

Another thing for those missing Friday's action at Palmetto Hall, please be sure to arrive at the Haig Point Embarkation (10 Haig Point Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928) by 10am Saturday! The ferry leaves promptly at 10:30 and if you miss it, you miss Haig Point! Also plan for dinner at the clubhouse afterwards, so bringing along a change of clothes is probably a good call. After dinner we're scheduled to take the 7:40 ferry back to Hilton Head.

Lastly, anyone here know how to get in touch with Lawrence Largent?? I've tried and tried to contact him via PM's and emails without any luck. I'll go with the assumption he is still coming and likes to fly in under the radar. ;)

That's all I have for now. See you soon!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Joel Zuckerman on February 01, 2012, 04:22:36 PM
If anyone is still looking for lodging, I could accommodate an individual (even 2 if they want to share a BR) in a 2-BR, 2 bathroom condo which should be pretty nice.

Send me a PM or email asap for details if you want/need convenient lodging that will be perfectly acceptable from a quality standpoint.
 
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 03, 2012, 11:52:01 AM


  Well.....................
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mark Saltzman on February 03, 2012, 01:44:10 PM


  Well.....................

They're all too busy golfing and drinking while us dummies are just dreaming of golfing and drinking.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Howard Riefs on February 03, 2012, 01:48:47 PM


  Well.....................

They're all too busy golfing and drinking while us dummies are just dreaming of golfing and drinking.


Or still recovering from last night's "Cocktails and a Gumbo Dip of homeade lo country goodness"
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 03, 2012, 02:20:07 PM


  Well.....................

They're all too busy golfing and drinking while us dummies are just dreaming of golfing and drinking.


  The pajama partywith "Grease" is usually an all nighter.

 Anthony




Or still recovering from last night's "Cocktails and a Gumbo Dip of homeade lo country goodness"

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 03, 2012, 03:21:17 PM
Zuckerman is 2 up!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Jason Topp on February 03, 2012, 03:22:31 PM
Zuckerman is 2 up!

Whio is he playing?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 03, 2012, 03:46:07 PM
Zuckerman is 2 up!

Whio is he playing?
not me. Thank goodness
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 03, 2012, 03:58:17 PM


  How are the caddies working out?

  Anthony

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Jason Topp on February 03, 2012, 04:03:56 PM
Zuckerman is 2 up!

Whio is he playing?
not me. Thank goodness

Take Zuckerman down!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 03, 2012, 04:38:06 PM
Zuckerman wins his match. I won because my opponent didn't show. We were the first group in. Second group should be here in about an hour
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Jason Topp on February 03, 2012, 05:00:51 PM
Zuckerman wins his match. I won because my opponent didn't show. We were the first group in. Second group should be here in about an hour

An honorable person would have taken a half.

I would take the over on the hour prediction.  If so, assume darkness could become an issue.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Tim Gavrich on February 03, 2012, 05:20:35 PM
I can't wait for tomorrow. As for opponents, Eric, gimme whoever needs a confidence boost or whoever likes seeing a lot of putts!   ;D
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on February 04, 2012, 02:04:20 AM
After all these years of going to these things I've learned that there are just so many that are wired to last. I think of Arble and Pearce at Porthcawl drinking whisky at 2am when the bar was properly closed an hour earlier.  Kavanaugh staying with me as long as he could at the bar at Dismal last October (he rolled out at midnight while I bussed tables). Yet this past year I've traveled and met Ron Csigo on four occasions and more often than not he and I end up closing down the local establishments. I love it when Cheech does a GCA outing! :)
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 04, 2012, 08:05:48 AM
After all these years of going to these things I've learned that there are just so many that are wired to last. I think of Arble and Pearce at Porthcawl drinking whisky at 2am when the bar was properly closed an hour earlier.  Kavanaugh staying with me as long as he could at the bar at Dismal last October (he rolled out at midnight while I bussed tables). Yet this past year I've traveled and met Ron Csigo on four occasions and more often than not he and I end up closing down the local establishments. I love it when Cheech does a GCA outing! :)


  I remember Cheech busing some tables at Seminole before the mad dash to the pharmacy.

  Anthony

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 04, 2012, 08:10:44 PM



  Day 2?


Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: JNC Lyon on February 04, 2012, 10:40:06 PM
After all these years of going to these things I've learned that there are just so many that are wired to last. I think of Arble and Pearce at Porthcawl drinking whisky at 2am when the bar was properly closed an hour earlier.  Kavanaugh staying with me as long as he could at the bar at Dismal last October (he rolled out at midnight while I bussed tables). Yet this past year I've traveled and met Ron Csigo on four occasions and more often than not he and I end up closing down the local establishments. I love it when Cheech does a GCA outing! :)

As opposed to Ballyneal…?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Michael Whitaker on February 04, 2012, 11:37:34 PM
Thaw Out Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon

(http://www.greenvillegolfingsociety.com/images/TheThaw-Feb2012-1.JPG)
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 04, 2012, 11:38:47 PM
I noticed when Eric sent the e-mail he sent it upside down, then I realized he was probably drunk.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Tim Gavrich on February 05, 2012, 05:42:54 PM
What a crew in that picture.  I had a phenomenal time at Haig Point with them all yesterday.  How was Wexford today, gents?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 05, 2012, 05:59:06 PM



  The guy in the yellow hat looks familiar.


  Anthony

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Howard Riefs on February 05, 2012, 06:34:24 PM
Thaw Out Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon

(http://www.greenvillegolfingsociety.com/images/TheThaw-Feb2012-1.JPG)

Perhaps a caption of who's who?
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 05, 2012, 06:38:07 PM
Thaw Out Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon

(http://www.greenvillegolfingsociety.com/images/TheThaw-Feb2012-1.JPG)

Perhaps a caption of who's who?


  Eric Smith is the deer in the headlights.


Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Chris Johnston on February 05, 2012, 06:52:46 PM
Thaw Out Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon

(http://www.greenvillegolfingsociety.com/images/TheThaw-Feb2012-1.JPG)

Perhaps a caption of who's who?


  Eric Smith is the deer in the headlights.


Eric is the "Night Owl"
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 05, 2012, 06:55:08 PM
Many Thanks to Eric Smith and Mike Whitaker for an unbelievable weekend.  Great golf courses, perfect weather, and a fantastic group of guys!  Can't wait for the next GCA Event.  
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 05, 2012, 07:04:38 PM
(http://www.greenvillegolfingsociety.com/images/TheThaw-Feb2012-1.JPG)

Clockwise from front left:  Jason Mandel, Mike Christensen, Ward Peyronnin, Mike Whitaker, Mark Pritchett, Ron Csigo, Eric Smith, Bruce Wellmon, Chris Shaida, Joel Zuckerman, Jamey Bryan
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 05, 2012, 07:20:13 PM
Looks like a great time boys.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on February 06, 2012, 08:41:12 AM
What a weekend. Thanks to Eric Smith for putting together a great event.
Haig is a true test of golf. Some stout oceanside par 3's.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Thaw%20Out%202012/photo-7.jpg)
You should have been able to "thaw out" with temperatures around 75 Saturday.
Tim Gavrich and Joel.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Thaw%20Out%202012/photo-1.jpg)
Tim and I.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Thaw%20Out%202012/photo-8.jpg)
Someone rang the dinner bell.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Thaw%20Out%202012/photo-2.jpg)
And Wexford Sunday. A chamber of commerce day, 80 degrees in February.
The par 3 17th.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Thaw%20Out%202012/photo-4.jpg)

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on February 06, 2012, 08:51:41 AM
Kudos to Brandon Johnson and Arnold Palmer Design for their work at Wexford.
The transformation of the bunkering, the greens and surrounding collection areas is outstanding. The greens are creative, challenging, fun and distinctive. A "night and day" difference at Wexford.
Mike Whitaker on the second. And thanks Mike for your work in making a great event happen.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Thaw%20Out%202012/photo-5.jpg)
And to the guys. It was a pleasure, as always. Cheers.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on February 06, 2012, 10:03:01 AM
Paging Lawrence Largent. ;D

Thanks Bruce. Great great event. Too many anecdotes and recipes shared to go into detail right now but suffice it to say everyone who made it to Hilton Head had a great time and if you played with me you got to see some really bad golf. I'm on the road for the better part of 8 hours and will post some thoughts and a few photos when I get home.

I will say this - Brandon Johnson kicked ass with his design at Wexford!!

Mac blessed it.

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/photo-2444.jpg)
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mark Pritchett on February 06, 2012, 10:51:40 AM
Thanks to Eric Smith and Mike Whitaker for making this event happen. 

A very special thanks to Brandon Johnson for taking the time to join us and discuss the work at Wexford which is top notch.

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Ron Csigo on February 06, 2012, 11:13:26 AM
Mark,

I echo your sentiments about Brandon Johnson's redesign at Wexford.  It is a special place.  Also, a big thank you to Eric Smith and Mike Whitaker for coordinating this event.  Finally, it was a pleasure meeting so many new faces as well as catching up with those that I have met at past GCA events.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

I Heart Fescue!  ;D
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mac Plumart on February 06, 2012, 12:21:21 PM
The trip was exceptional.  Ill post some photos in the next few days.  And I hope to show how good Wexford is.  Brandon...Great job!!!

But with all that said, it all paled in comparison to Mark "speech" on the boat back from Haig Point.  Epic!!!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Ron Csigo on February 06, 2012, 01:00:11 PM

But with all that said, it all paled in comparison to Mark "speech" on the boat back from Haig Point.  Epic!!!


To quote Lou Brown from Major League, we better teach this kid control before he kills somebody.  ;D
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Tim Martin on February 06, 2012, 11:33:25 PM
Thanks to Eric and Mike for a great weekend. Sorry to miss the Super Bowl at Ward`s but I was motivated to hit the road and catch the 2nd half in North Carolina which saved me about 250 miles of driving today. The 3 highlights for me were Wexford, Mark P`s running  commentary on the ferry ride home from Haig Point and watching Jamey Bryan consume the true Breakfast of Champions which of course is a Bloody Mary and a Butterfinger. Can`t wait until TO4. ;D
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mike Hogan on February 07, 2012, 07:33:42 PM
I wanted to thank Eric for putting this all together it was a great time.
Some photos of this past weekend.
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0051.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0061.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0072-1.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0078-1.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0102.jpg)
More in the future.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Jason Topp on February 07, 2012, 08:33:27 PM
Mike:

If I would have known you were on the trip I would have had you grab my pitching wedge.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: JC Jones on February 07, 2012, 08:40:43 PM

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0078-1.jpg)


Pritchett's posture makes me wonder where Big Country's right hand is.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Bill_McBride on February 07, 2012, 08:42:12 PM
The trip was exceptional.  Ill post some photos in the next few days.  And I hope to show how good Wexford is.  Brandon...Great job!!!

But with all that said, it all paled in comparison to Mark "speech" on the boat back from Haig Point.  Epic!!!

Mark is getting really good at this public speaking thing.   His speech at Kinloch at last year's Dixie Cup was the highlight of the weekend!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Daryl "Turboe" Boe on February 07, 2012, 09:56:53 PM


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0078-1.jpg)

How about another run down of all the names...
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 08, 2012, 10:23:52 AM
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0078-1.jpg)

I'll give it a shot, Left to Right:

Tim Gavrich, Joel Zuckerman, Mike Whitaker, Me, Ron Csigo, Jason Mandel, Bruce Wellmon, directly behind Bruce is Brandon Johnson, Ward Peyronnin, Mike Hogan, Jamey Bryan, Tim Martin, Mike Christensen, Mac Plumart, Mark Pritchett, Chris Shaida, our fearless leader Eric Smith

I don't know why my hands are in my pockets, makes me look pretty stupid!
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on February 08, 2012, 10:45:44 AM
Thanks Cory!

Thaw Out 3 Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon. Whoever came up with that, I hope you'll attend next year. Brilliant!

The weather, the beer, golf, food, friends, all top notch. Dinner at the Boathouse Friday night had to be as good a time as any I've had down there. You all made it mucho bueno.

When we tee'd off on Friday it was sunny and 65 degrees. Saturday, sunny and 70. And finally on Sunday it hit 80 degrees. Sunny - of course. THIS IS EARLY FEBRUARY!!! It's going to be tough living in the cold for the remainder of the winter after playing in that sort of weather. What a great trip. What a fun bunch of guys we had for the Thaw Out. As per usual at a gca outing, everyone became fast friends before it was all said and done.

We met on Friday at Palmetto Hall and played the Robert Cupp course. Here are a few shots from this fun golf course with a most unusual design.

1st green from behind
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6841415847_3201a24c30_b.jpg)

8th 110 yds Par 3 with a great big slope to play off of
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6841418661_fb9766fa76_b.jpg)

11th 300 yds Par 4. Fairly straightforward from the tee until you find that anything played center fairway has to contend with BIG BERTHA.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6841421161_602f8a6d78_b.jpg)

Bertha.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6841423703_460d1fa1c6_b.jpg)

You really need to play to the boundaries on either side in order to get a glimpse of the boomerang shaped green.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6841425949_a9a06fb89d_b.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6841428601_365b2102a2_b.jpg)

This is not the preferred angle of attack.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6841430809_43a023ee23_b.jpg)

More later.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 08, 2012, 10:57:50 AM


  How many Redans were there?

  Anthony

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Ron Csigo on February 08, 2012, 12:09:43 PM


  How many Redans were there?

  Anthony



Hi Anthony,

No Redans on the Cupp Course.  Stay tuned for the two that we played at Wexford.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 08, 2012, 12:16:16 PM
Eric I hope you saw the picture I took last night at the store and put on Facebook. :D
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 08, 2012, 12:25:25 PM


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0078-1.jpg)

How about another run down of all the names...

  Is it me or are our events starting to lokk like Lambda Lambda Lambda reunions?

 Anthony

Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mike Hogan on February 08, 2012, 07:25:58 PM
Here are some shots of Wexford. Brandon did a great job, loved the greens!!

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0086.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0094.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0101.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0132.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0136.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0127.jpg)
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Terry Lavin on February 08, 2012, 08:11:37 PM
Great group and Wexford is an eyepopper of a redo based on the photos. Cupp strikes me as way too unheralded so I'd like to see some course profiles of his work. I played one in Birmingham (Old Overton?) but I was disabled that day...
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Carl Nichols on February 08, 2012, 11:20:10 PM
Great group and Wexford is an eyepopper of a redo based on the photos.

I had exactly the same reaction -- looks great from the pics.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Mark Saltzman on February 08, 2012, 11:33:10 PM
Cupp strikes me as way too unheralded so I'd like to see some course profiles of his work.

Terry, my review of Beacon Hall (a GW top-5 Canadian modern), a Cupp design: http://onegolferstravels.blogspot.com/2012/01/beacon-hall-golf-club-review.html

Sorry for the threadjack.

On topic but not adding much, Wexford does look really interesting.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: JMEvensky on February 09, 2012, 09:33:15 AM
Great group and Wexford is an eyepopper of a redo based on the photos.

I had exactly the same reaction -- looks great from the pics.

Same for me.I never would have recognized it.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 09, 2012, 11:26:23 AM
Wexford was the highlight of the trip for me, even if I did only get to play 13 holes, damn wife!  I was impressed with the variety of looks from the tee as well as the unique greens.  The course flows very well.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on February 09, 2012, 11:35:43 AM
Wexford was the highlight of the trip for me....................................unique greens.  The course flows very well.
I agree. Brandon has tranformed a once forgettable course into a memorable one.
Title: Re: THAW OUT III February 3-5, 2012
Post by: Eric Smith on February 09, 2012, 05:38:01 PM
You know I went on a spree in '83. Skiing in Switzerland, a little golf in Scotland, sailing and fishing off the coast of Mexico, swimming in Hawaii. And on my way to that city by the bay with it's restaurants and ambiance, San Francisco, I decided to stop over in Duluth, to catch my breath.

But you know what? It took my breath away! And I could've saved myself a lot of traveling and you know why?

Because it's all right here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PofmKxIwArk) - Duluth. Who loves you baby? I do.

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/7f396035.jpg)