Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River

[Joe Stansell]

Kalen,

Last Summer I traveled out for a visit to my father, who lives in Eastern Colorado, and played the Bayside, Wild Horse, and Common Ground combo on the outward and inward bound swings.

I was not disappointed in any of them, despite driving times that rivaled playing times.

[Kalen Braley]

Joe,

I've got Bayside and Wild Horse on my itinerary. At this point, the only thing in doubt is what I will play on my last day in Denver on the Monday.

Thanks,

Kalen

[Sam Morrow]

Anybody planning on playing the Monday afterwards?

I am flying out of Denver on Tuesday and was looking for a game on Monday.

Michael,

I'm flying out Monday night and was thinking of playing at either Fossil Trace or Common Ground on that day.

My plan is to leave Dismal at about lunch time on Sunday, play a round at Wild Horse and then drive part of the way to Denver that night...

If my schedule works out Kalen I will play Wild Horse with you.

[Kalen Braley]

Sounds good Sam,

Kalen

[Greg Krueger]

Kalen, how far is Wild Horse from Dismal and is it towards Denver?

[Eric Smith]

Kalen, how far is Wild Horse from Dismal and is it towards Denver?

Greg,

Coming from Denver, Wild Horse is 45 minutes past North Platte on I-80. North Platte is 2 hours from Dismal.

MAP

[Kalen Braley]

Kalen, how far is Wild Horse from Dismal and is it towards Denver?

Greg,

When going from Dismal to Wild Horse, you have to go east a little bit along Highway 80 once you hit North Platte. Google Maps puts it at 37 miles, so when you eventually go back to Denver, you'll have to back track that many miles...

[Sam Morrow]

Sounds like we should plan a group Sunday afternoon at Wild Horse. I will call tomorrow and see what time twilight starts!

[Sam Morrow]

Daily bump for those of us who are giddy about this trip.

[Chris DeNigris]

Put me in the officially giddy camp 

Mike Hamilton and I are flying into Denver Wed evening and renting a minivan for the trek to Dismal. We're planning on spending Thursday at Ballyneal prior to arriving later in the day in Mullen. Hopefully a smooth 36 in Holyoke to get properly warmed up for the weekend. We're likely heading back towards Denver later in the day on Sunday and flying back sometime on Monday.

There's room for 1 or 2 more in case anyone hasn't already finalized their travel plans and would like to join forces and share the transportation.

Send me a PM if interested!

Eric- This might be the last time you hear this- Thanks again for all your hard work in setting this up. We are truly most appreciative.

[Sam Morrow]

I am beyond giddy. 72 holes at BallyNeal, 54 at Sand Hills, 18 at Prairie Club (dunes) and the 5th major. It may just be the best week of my life to date!!!!

What day are you playing Prairie Club?

[Cory Lewis]

The Thursday before the 5th major - I've emailed a request just waiting to hear - hopefully it should be fine - are you playing there also? We should meet up...

Brian,

Tony Weiler and I are playing at Praire Club on that Thursday.  We are playing the Pines at 9 and the Dunes at 2.  You are welcome to join us for either or both rounds.

[JNC Lyon]

I've been reading in another thread that 4.5 hours is fast for a GCA.com event   

Eric, put myself and Shreiner out first will ya? 

Playing in more than 4 hours is against my religion...

[Dan Herrmann]

damn you guys!

(I'm jealous!)

[Michael George]

Guys:

No worries about my match against Eric.  I will have so much liquor in him that our match will be over by the 12th hole - so there will be one group off the course in less than 3 hours

[Sam Morrow]

Guys:

No worries about my match against Eric.  I will have so much liquor in him that our match will be over by the 12th hole - so there will be one group off the course in less than 3 hours

My partner doesn't drink, we are 1 up on all yall. Cory treats his body like a temple.

[Kalen Braley]

I was planning on playing at The Prarie Club on Thursday as well.

Sounds like it could be a mini GCA warmup event. 

[Cory Lewis]

My partner doesn't drink, we are 1 up on all yall. Cory treats his body like a temple.

I don't know about temple, I could be a little sluggish if they give us a breakfast buffet.  I got a weakness for bacon.  Hopefully we get Eric the match after Michael pumps him full of liquor.

[Sam Morrow]

My partner doesn't drink, we are 1 up on all yall. Cory treats his body like a temple.

I don't know about temple, I could be a little sluggish if they give us a breakfast buffet.  I got a weakness for bacon.  Hopefully we get Eric the match after Michael pumps him full of liquor.

Eric's liver will be shot before the event starts.

[Bruce Wellmon]

If there ever was an event TGC should cover, it's the 5th Major.

[Sam Morrow]

If there ever was an event TGC should cover, it's the 5th Major.

With God and this site as my witness this event will be better than anything on The Golf Channel.

[Eric Smith]

The hype is too much for even me!  I'm going to Disney World with Cheech that week instead.

Can't say I'm all that proud to be considered a pushover lush golfer but Team Hambone/Smith will not be slowed by our opponents feeble attempts to over serve us. Like the song says, this ain't my first rodeo.  Prepare thyself to hear the words, "YOU'RE 1 down".

E. Smith
2003 5th Major Co-champion

[Michael George]

Your name line says it all:

2003 5th Major Co-Champion


So it is your event and you have it every year and you have not won since 2003?

As Eddie Lowery said in 'The Greatest Game Ever Played" - "easy peasy lemon squeezing"

[Sam Morrow]

The hype is too much for even me!  I'm going to Disney World with Cheech that week instead.

Can't say I'm all that proud to be considered a pushover lush golfer but Team Hambone/Smith will not be slowed by our opponents feeble attempts to over serve us. Like the song says, this ain't my first rodeo.  Prepare thyself to hear the words, "YOU'RE 1 down".

E. Smith
2003 5th Major Co-champion

Are they building a Doak at Disney World?

[Sam Morrow]

2003 Was a shitty year for golf. Weir, Furyk, Curtis, Micheel, Smith. Melvyn is right, the game is in trouble.