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Ran Morrissett

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First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« on: July 18, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
In October 2000, plans are underway for a merry band of up to 16 golfers to assemble.There are two early nominations as to where the assemble-ing should occur:1. Machrihanish, Scotland2. Sun City/Durban, South AfricaThe final spot won't be determined for six months (maybe by then we will at least have 16 participants in the Discussion Group?!).All nominations must be remote and hopefully,  a majority of people will not have played it.A sense of adventure is crucial.
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JohnV

First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
Both of those sound like fun, I've been to Machrihanish, but would love to go back for more than just the one round I played.  And if we go over to Machrie and others spots in the area, it would get even better.I'd also add Argentina.  The Jockey Club there is an Alastair Mackenzie designed course and there are a number of others.  My parents went there a few years ago and had a wonderful time that including meeting Roberto De Vincenzo.
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Ran Morrissett

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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
I agree Machrie would be a must in any west of Scotland adventure and maybe Shiskine too. Throw in Prestwick as a starting point and we might have the most logical area.As for the Jockey Club, it has been ruined and you would be mightily disappointed if you were on a search for MacKenzie's handywork there. Of course Buenos Aires has other appeals....
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Ed M.

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« Reply #3 on: July 23, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
What about Cape Breton Highlands?
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Ran Morrissett

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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
Cape Breton Highlands is a great idea. It seems the best so far, and is certainly better than South Africa. Suffice to say, I would rather travel to play a Stanley Thompson than a Gary Player course. Of course, my mates in Oz might reasonably complain that there isn't a great course in the world further from Australia....but, on the positive side, Aussies do love to travel.I think the Lodge shuts down in the 3rd week of September so that would be the timing, more or less.
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George Blunt

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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
Ran, you quote "mates in OZ".  Name two.  Family doesn't count.Cape Breton Highlands is awesome and not tooooo far from the joys of Montreal with all of its delights.
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Ran Morrissett

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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
I meant "mats" - my car mats never complain and I always travel with them. And yes, I do have a mat on the passenger and driver side, so there. Plus, thinking about the "delights of Montreal" is a bit optimistic from a guy who is  getting married in three weeks!
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JohnV

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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
Cape Breton Highlands sounds great to me.  I assume that John will make sure that this doesn't conflict with any event that he and I usually attend in September.  Maybe we could even have this right before or after that week.
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John Morrissett

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« Reply #8 on: July 26, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
The Mid-Am at the Cascades is in early September, so CBH could make for agreat east coast trip for you. Can you pick me up in your car on the way to CBH?
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John Morrissett

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« Reply #9 on: July 26, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
The Mid-Am at the Cascades is in early September, so CBH could make for agreat east coast trip for you. Can you pick me up in your car on the way to CBH?
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JohnV

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« Reply #10 on: July 26, 1999, 08:00:00 PM »
I'd be glad to if you can come up with some good courses to stop at on the way, there must be one or two between Virginia and Canada.
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Norbert P

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2006, 11:52:38 PM »
  I've been rummaging through the GCA attic and found this thread.   Did the event take place and where was it held?  Also, a'hem, I've been rather delinquent in my participation here;  is there an official GCA rendezvous planned for this year?

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Mike Nuzzo

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2006, 01:20:59 AM »
2002 Cape Breton Highlands
2003 New Mexico - Black Mesa, Paa-Ko & Pinon
2004 Banff & Jasper
2005 Casa de Campo
« Last Edit: February 18, 2006, 01:21:45 AM by Mike Nuzzo »
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James Bennett

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2006, 01:38:41 AM »
Quote from: Slag Bandoon on February 17, 2006, 11:52:38 PM
 I've been rummaging through the GCA attic and found this thread.   Did the event take place and where was it held?  Also, a'hem, I've been rather delinquent in my participation here;  is there an official GCA rendezvous planned for this year?



Hey Slag

perhaps you could arrange the first GCA rendezvous for solo's?  Barnbougle?

 :D

James B
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CHC1948

Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2006, 10:16:58 AM »
Has a retreat been planned this year?

Craig
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rgkeller

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« Reply #15 on: February 18, 2006, 10:53:41 AM »
I would suggest Foulpointe.
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A_Clay_Man

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« Reply #16 on: February 18, 2006, 11:58:15 AM »
There was talk about South America, The Jockey club, and one other. Nothing concrete.
FYI, there might be an unprecdented opportunity for a South Africa trip, but that will require some fancy foot work on the part of the elves that make these things happen. CAUTION; It may involve something considerablly off topic, such as visiting at least one winery, so I doubt the turn-out will be too strong. to warrant it, but ya never know.
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Mike Hendren

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2006, 12:33:39 PM »
Quote from: rgkeller on February 18, 2006, 10:53:41 AM
I would suggest Foulpointe.

If Forrest Richardson is to be believed - tenuous at best - Foulpointe is only six holes.  Hardly worth the trip.  Perhaps Forrest can enlighten us?

Mike
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rgkeller

Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2006, 01:00:53 PM »
Quote from: Bogey_Hendren on February 18, 2006, 12:33:39 PM
Quote from: rgkeller on February 18, 2006, 10:53:41 AM
I would suggest Foulpointe.

If Forrest Richardson is to be believed - tenuous at best - Foulpointe is only six holes.  
Mike


Some say that Pebble Beach only has six holes.
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Tony_Muldoon

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #19 on: February 18, 2006, 01:34:48 PM »
Quote from: Slag Bandoon on February 17, 2006, 11:52:38 PM
 is there an official GCA rendezvous planned for this year?

It's my understanding that this year it's the Buda Cup at Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) in early October. USA vs the rest of us and this is the third such event that has taken place in alternate years to the above.  Painswick and Littlestone were the others.

Watch this space and more details will be forthcomming from Philip Gawith and Mark Rowlinson.

Some come on over, but be prepared to be crushed! Some arses are going to get kicked (please read the last sentence in your best Paul Casey accent ;)).
« Last Edit: February 19, 2006, 03:05:48 AM by Tony Muldoon »
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Philip Gawith

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #20 on: February 18, 2006, 02:10:57 PM »
Tony - hopefully there will indeed be a great gathering of the clans at Hoylake in October, but the Buda Cup - previously the GCA Ryder Cup - is a different event from the retreat, where Mike has listed the previous locations. The previous Ryder Cups were held at Painswick in 04 and Littlestone/Deal in 05.

I think Ran's original idea of Durban was a good one - that will definitely get most GCA folk out of their comfort zone and probably score just about 100% in terms of just about nobody having played the course before.
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Mike_Young

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #21 on: February 18, 2006, 07:58:23 PM »
Costa Rica is always open if you need it
Mike
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Tom_Doak

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #22 on: February 19, 2006, 08:27:45 AM »
Just a question:  why is the Buda Cup always in the UK?  Don't you Brits ever spring for travel to come to America and get your butts kicked?  I'm sure we could find a course that was willing to host.
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Sean_A

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #23 on: February 19, 2006, 08:54:06 AM »
Tom

The Americans do wnough butt kicking when they play in the UK.  Home course advantage is not necessary.

Ciao

Sean
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Mark_Rowlinson

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Re:First Annual GolfClubAtlas Retreat
« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2006, 10:45:53 AM »
Tom, I came to the States last August to play with a variety of GCA characters and it was a terrific experience - real friendship, generosity of spirit (and spirits!) and a considerable education.  I should certainly do it again.
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