4th Annual Midwest Mashie - The Kingsley Club!

[George Freeman]

UPDATE:  ENTRY FORM CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.kingsleyclub.com/userfiles/file/Midwest%20Mashie%20Entry.pdf

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Gentlemen,

A new year is upon us and that means another "Midwest Mashie" is as well.  Many thanks to Matt Sander for taking the reins for the 2012 Midwest Mashie held on a couple nice Indiana tracks.  From what I was told, the event was a great success.

As for the 2013 iteration, we'll be heading back to Michigan to the cult-classic Kingsley Club.  The club has been generous enough to offer us up a weekend this fall to house our annual grudge match between the east and west teams.

There will be more details to come over the following months (including a formal entry form with a small deposit); however here are the main items:

Where:  
The Kingsley Club, Kingsley, MI

When:  
Saturday and Sunday, September 28th & 29th, 2013

Golf:
Round 1 – Saturday afternoon (2pm Shotgun) – Best Ball Teams
Round 2 – Sunday morning (9am Shotgun) – Singles or Team Alternate Shot

Dinner:
Saturday evening after play at the clubhouse

Cost:
$200 for walkers
$230 for riders

This fee includes the two rounds of golf and dinner on Saturday evening (not including alcoholic beverages)

A la carte items:
- Additional rounds (Sat AM or Sun PM) - $50/round
- Additional meals can be purchased at the clubhouse
- A limited number of caddies can be made available – will require coordination with the club

Lodging:
In addition to the multitude of options in and around Traverse City, the Kingsley Club has made available two on-site cottages with a total of 8 rooms and 16 beds (each room has two queen beds and its own bathroom).  The club has also generously opened its River Camp to our group (off-site but close) which has two 1-bed rooms and a third with 3 sets of bunk beds.

Cottages:
Single Occupancy - $155
Double Occupancy - $100

River Camp:
Single room (2 avail) - $120
Bunkroom bed (6 avail) - $60

**Lodging Reservations Now Open**
Call the club at 231-263-3000 (between 10am-4pm); $20 deposit per night is required to secure lodging.  Let the club know it is for the Midwest Mashie.

Helpful Links:
1st Annual Midwest Mashie
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,43542.0.html

2nd Annual Midwest Mashie
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,46456.0.html

3rd Annual Midwest Mashie
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,52173.0.html

Kingsley Club website
http://www.kingsleyclub.com/

Tim Bert's awesome Kingsley Club thread
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,37381.0.html

Tim Bert's Kinsley Club website
http://www.kingsleygolfer.com/

Please let me know if you have any questions.  We’ll start a formal invite list shortly, but I’m happy to track the “interested parties”.

Looking forward to it!!

George

**Participation Tracker**
George Freeman - CONFIRMED
Bill Seitz - CONFIRMED
Howard Riefs - CONFIRMED
Jud T. - CONFIRMED
Brian Hoover - CONFIRMED
Chris Sturges
Jason Thurman - CONFIRMED
Ken Fry - CONFIRMED
Chris Hufnagel - CONFIRMED
Josh Tarble - CONFIRMED
Zach Molnar - CONFIRMED
Brian Finn - CONFIRMED
Michael Whitaker - CONFIRMED
Jason Topp
Sven "Greybeard" Nilsen
Jason Jones - CONFIRMED
Eric Smith
Andrew Lewis - CONFIRMED
Mark Smolens
Bill Faley - CONFIRMED
Jon Winick
El Gringo
Dan Moore
Pete Pittock - CONFIRMED
Mike Boehm
Ryan Taylor +1 - CONFIRMED
Matt Schmidt - CONFIRMED
astavrides
Andrew Calcutt
Morgan Clawson - CONFIRMED
Tim "The Tool Man" Bert - CONFIRMED
Jackson Chen - CONFIRMED
Tom Borda
Ben Cowan - CONFIRMED
SNaugler
Tom Doak - CONFIRMED
Buck Wolter - CONFIRMED
Neil Johnston - CONFIRMED
Marc Kielkucki - CONFIRMED
C. Sturges - CONFIRMED

[Bill Seitz]

In, with cottage rental (presumably sharing a room with someone).  Also, the River Camp bunk room actually sleeps six, as in there are three bunk beds, each with an upper and lower bunk.  Sleeps a total of eight.  And I'll leave it up to the staff, but the River Camp could probably sleep an extra couple guys, as that couch is fairly comfortable, and there are a couple recliners.  The only thing that could be an issue is if this is the same weekend as the DeVries Cup, which I kinda had my heart set on this year.  

George, if there's anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to ask.  

[Howard Riefs]

A super venue for a great event.

In. With a shared cottage, double occupancy room if possible.

[Jud_T]

In with double room!  Finally a decent track for the Mashie... Let me know if I can help George.  I can bring the Greenbush and Founders en route!  Just remember that Bill and I are the Hi/Lo Ham and Egg kids...

[BHoover]

Definitely interested, with a cottage (double occupancy is fine with me).

[C. Sturges]

I am very interested! I would want to share a room or the bunkroom.  Thanks for setting this up George!
chris

[Jason Thurman]

Count me in. I've been waiting for the chance to seek revenge for the East for a few months now.

I'm happy to share a cottage room or bunk at the River Camp depending on how things shake out. I'm flexible.

[Ken Fry]

I won't miss two years in a row.  Count me in.

I'd like to stay in either the cabins or River Camp Friday and Saturday nights.  I'd be up for 36 on Saturday for sure and walking the whole time.

Thanks for getting all the details together.  I'm looking forward to September already!

Ken

[Chris_Hufnagel]

Very interested. Thanks for setting it up...

[Josh Tarble]

I'm in for sure!

I've got to get redemption for my performance last year.

Sunday evening 6some again?

[Zack Molnar]

I'm in for sure George. Walking the whole time. Thank you! Let me know if you need any help arranging things.

[Brian Finn]

Please count me in.  Last year was great, and I have wanted to play Kingsley for a long time.  Thanks.

[Jason Thurman]

Sunday evening 6some again?

For sure!

There are a lot of courses worth seeing within an hour or two as well. I could definitely see a Friday or Saturday early round at a place like Arcadia. I'm not sure when I'll get back to that neck of the woods. It might be too early to plan that stuff now, but we should keep it on the radar.

[Michael Whitaker]

Please count me in!!! With no September Buda this is a Godsend event! I would happily share a room with someone... Howard Riefs, maybe?

[Howard Riefs]

Sunday evening 6some again?

That was a blast. Even if you did out drive me and Jud by 100 yards each hole and we all made a mess out of #16.

Please count me in!!! With no September Buda this is a Godsend event! I would happily share a room with someone... Howard Riefs, maybe?

Sounds great, Mike.

[Jason Topp]

Count me as tentative. I would really like to make this.

[Sven Nilsen]

Please count me in!!! With no September Buda this is a Godsend event! I would happily share a room with someone... Howard Riefs, maybe?

If Whitaker is in, I'm in.

[JC Jones]

Eric Smith and I are in and we'll be sharing a room in a cottage.

Boom.

[Eric Smith]

George,

Please count me in and thank you for the invitation! It's been far too long since my last visit to The Kingsley Club. I can't wait!

[Josh Tarble]

Sunday evening 6some again?

That was a blast. Even if you did out drive me and Jud by 100 yards each hole and we all made a mess out of #16.

Howard,  I unfortunately don't feel very sorry for you as I recall you and Jud walking out with the most money in your pockets! 

All I know is we have to get back at Bill for taking advantage of the bloodbath #16 gave us. 

[Mark Smolens]

Coach Fitz and the mighty Wildcats appear to be off that weekend, so in at this point -- hopefully I can finally get a chance to see what everyone's always raving about.

Wondering if Sept is late enough in the year for a side trip to Crystal Downs to be arranged?

I'll sleep in a single or a double, no preference -- tho I'm told that I'm a scratch snorer (and a mediocre player)!

[Michael Whitaker]

Please count me in!!! With no September Buda this is a Godsend event! I would happily share a room with someone... Howard Riefs, maybe?

If Whitaker is in, I'm in.

Woo Hoo!!!

Now... who's going to get us a game on Crystal?

[Michael Whitaker]

Please count me in!!! With no September Buda this is a Godsend event! I would happily share a room with someone... Howard Riefs, maybe?

Sounds great, Mike.

Fantastic! Book it!!!

PS - yes, I snore... but, I always carry earplugs to keep the peace! 

[PCCraig]

I won't be able to make it this year. Have fun guys!

[Jud_T]

You may be able to have your pro arrange a game at the Downs unaccompanied, but it'd probably have to be on Friday and maybe only Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and probably 1 foursome at best.  Personally I'd be potentially interested in a game at Belvedere or Black Forest as I've yet to see either.