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Terry Lavin

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #225 on: June 24, 2014, 12:12:03 PM »
I'll just go ahead and say it:  Those who haven't been to Dismal are about to have a Top Ten Golf Experience of a Lifetime.
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Don Mahaffey

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #226 on: June 24, 2014, 01:52:59 PM »
I'm fairly certain a good time will be had by all...wish i was there
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Terry Lavin

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #227 on: June 24, 2014, 01:56:29 PM »
Quote from: Don Mahaffey on June 24, 2014, 01:52:59 PM
I'm fairly certain a good time will be had by all...wish i was there


They all wish it too!
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Mark Fedeli

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #228 on: June 24, 2014, 02:41:33 PM »
Quote from: Terry Lavin on June 24, 2014, 12:12:03 PM
I'll just go ahead and say it:  Those who haven't been to Dismal are about to have a Top Ten Golf Experience of a Lifetime.

i have no doubt. i did Bally/Prairie Club last year and it darn near changed my life : )
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Steve Lang

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #229 on: June 24, 2014, 10:28:16 PM »
 8) So its better than Ballyneal? Kingsley? Bandon? Rustic? Chambers Bay? Rossapalooza in Southern Pines/Aberdeen/Pinehurst?  among others? 

BE there Thurs. with my bride, who might just win the putting contest. ;D
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #230 on: June 24, 2014, 10:40:35 PM »
Quote from: Steve Lang on June 24, 2014, 10:28:16 PM
8) So its better than Ballyneal? Kingsley? Bandon? Rustic? Chambers Bay? Rossapalooza in Southern Pines/Aberdeen/Pinehurst?  among others? 

BE there Thurs. with my bride, who might just win the putting contest. ;D

There are many great courses but there is only one Eric Smith.
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Morgan Clawson

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #231 on: June 24, 2014, 11:05:22 PM »
Dick Daley -

I'm driving through Valentine.

Anything funky I need to know driving wise coming that way?
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Sam Morrow

Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #232 on: June 24, 2014, 11:19:51 PM »
Quote from: Morgan Clawson on June 24, 2014, 11:05:22 PM
Dick Daley -

I'm driving through Valentine.

Anything funky I need to know driving wise coming that way?
That's an easy drive, you get to see Mullen in all its splendor.
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Doug Siebert

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #233 on: June 25, 2014, 01:31:50 AM »
Quote from: RJ_Daley on June 23, 2014, 06:06:46 PM
Brian, I-80 west 4.5 hours to North Platte, US HWY 83 north 5-6 miles to intersect w/hwy 97, north about 60 mins cross Dismal River bridge,  6-7 more miles to county road 2108, one lane into the compound known as "area 201", look for Kavanaugh's space ship.

Depends on what he means by "optimal".  The shortest route goes west out of Omaha to highway 92 and then on to highway 2 into Mullen, then highway 83 south.  Much better scenery than I-80, but lower speed limit and a bit more work passing those who obey it :)  Alternatively, you can take I-80 into Grand Island and pick up highway 2 there.

I-80 is the easiest drive, but pretty boring.
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RJ_Daley

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #234 on: June 25, 2014, 08:07:20 AM »
Morgan, don't know if anything new or funky in Valentine.  I haven't been there in 2 yrs.  It should be simple drive from there, go right past P Club.  There is a real nice back road drive from 83 over to 97 through a wild life conservancy if you are into that.   I'm in Sioux City heading to G'berg for wed night.  I might have to hit Bella Italia for some carbo loading, if anyone is around G'berg wed night.  Call 920 471 6772cell if anyone wants to layover there and practice on Wild Horse lightening practice green for the big "putt-off".  ;D

I'll prolly stay at gberg super8 wed night.
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Adam Clayman

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #235 on: June 25, 2014, 09:44:09 AM »
Dick, You'll likely have a hard time eating in Cozad Wed. nite. They've changed their hours and only open Thurs. - Sat. But, I would call to make sure, since we are in season. We are at Bayside today at 1pm if you're ahead of schedule.

With recent rains, the Tucker ranch road won't be dusty. It will require a few off road go arounds.
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Mike Hendren

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #236 on: June 25, 2014, 10:17:29 AM »
Quote from: Terry Lavin on June 24, 2014, 12:12:03 PM
I'll just go ahead and say it:  Those who haven't been to Dismal are about to have a Top Ten Golf Experience of a Lifetime.

Wow - hyperbolic gushing that exposes the Dealies and Kingsleyans as rank amateurs.

I ran through my list and my trip to Dismal came in at eleventh.

Sorry I'm not there, but I'm committed to the ten years plan.

You gents have a blast.

Bogey
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Michael Whitaker

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #237 on: June 25, 2014, 10:27:43 AM »
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on June 24, 2014, 10:40:35 PM
Quote from: Steve Lang on June 24, 2014, 10:28:16 PM
8) So its better than Ballyneal? Kingsley? Bandon? Rustic? Chambers Bay? Rossapalooza in Southern Pines/Aberdeen/Pinehurst?  among others? 

BE there Thurs. with my bride, who might just win the putting contest. ;D

There are many great courses but there is only one Eric Smith.

True dat!
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Dan Moore

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #238 on: June 25, 2014, 11:03:28 AM »
It's 751 miles to Dismal, I've got a full tank of gas, a full box of camo kinesiology tape, a trunkload of anti-inflamatories, it's sunny... and I'm wearing sunglasses. 

Hit IT!

On a mission from God.

See you in Nebraska!!
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Keith Grande

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #239 on: June 25, 2014, 11:45:07 AM »
Dan, I hope your legs look like M. Wie's!  :o
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Mark Smolens

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #240 on: June 25, 2014, 03:14:12 PM »
Quote from: Keith Grande on June 25, 2014, 11:45:07 AM
Dan, I hope your legs look like M. Wie's!  :o

Fortunately he doesn't have the same putting stance. . .
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Pete_Pittock

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #241 on: June 25, 2014, 07:45:58 PM »
Three rounds and five days into the trip. Played Fossil Trace, Commonground and Prairie Club-Dunes. No dents from golf ball sized hail near Laramie on Sunday.
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Mike_Trenham

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #242 on: June 25, 2014, 08:31:59 PM »
Quote from: Pete_Pittock on June 25, 2014, 07:45:58 PM
Three rounds and five days into the trip. Played Fossil Trace, Commonground and Prairie Club-Dunes. No dents from golf ball sized hail near Laramie on Sunday.

Reactions to Dunes course, please.
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John Cowden

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #243 on: June 25, 2014, 09:38:04 PM »
And please don't be bashful if you prefer the Pines course.  I do.
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Pete Balzer

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #244 on: June 25, 2014, 10:41:55 PM »
Quote from: JCowden on June 25, 2014, 09:38:04 PM
And please don't be bashful if you prefer the Pines course.  I do.

Why do you prefer the Pines?
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RJ_Daley

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #245 on: June 25, 2014, 11:35:41 PM »
I  also enjoyed the Pines course in a whimsical sort of way and to my personal taste and giggle factor, I'D play it a time or two more than the dunes simply because it is a little easier.  No question Dunes is a bigger brawnier course, but Pines, along with the terrain variety, was a bit more simpatico for this not so skilled golfer.

I'm just back from Bella Italia in Cozad.  A little bit of a downer in that I dined alone, but had a shrimp Prawn sized (8-12 count) "Fra Diavolo" that was penance spicy hot and surely cleased me of my venial sins.  Definitely one of the 2-3 best I ever had!  I closed the joint up, and the owner told me a group of golfers were at this other table who had left earlier of whom I suspected, but didn't go over and inquire.  So many new guys at this 5th major to meet...
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John Cowden

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #246 on: June 26, 2014, 12:08:56 AM »
To my taste, Pines was more enjoyable.  Dunes did not measure up to other sand hills courses within.  I can't really remember why.  Maybe that's the problem.  I can't remember anything about the course, and I remember at least half the holes on Pines, and all the holes at Ballyneal and Dismal.  Not sure what that means apart from the fact I can't enjoy what I have no memory of.  The Horse Course was cool, too.  I remember it.   Cheers.
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Jerry Kluger

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #247 on: June 26, 2014, 02:23:07 PM »
Wow - I had a complete opposite opinion of Prairie Club.  Pines to me wasn't anything special but Dunes course had a bunch of interesting holes.  Problem was that it stormed when we played Dunes and didn't get to play #18 or go back out and it was members only the next day.  Prairie Club was one of the most pleasant golf resorts I've been to.  Accommodations were really nice, food was really good and fairly priced and you got two days of golf and one day room for a flat price plus the horse course.  We were coming over after playing Dismal and they suggested we stay in Valentine and pay less for a room as we weren't going to play golf until the next morning.  Just real good people. 
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Eric Smith

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #248 on: June 29, 2014, 06:20:03 AM »
40 teams came to Nebraska with hopes of winning a major. In the end, it was the dynamic duo of Michael Whitaker and Joel Zuckerman hoisting the Nicklaus Trophy.



Congratulations again to Mike and Joel - 2014 5th Major Champions!

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Eric Smith

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #249 on: June 29, 2014, 08:05:10 AM »

Whitaker and Zuckerman Capture the 2014 5th Major: http://youtu.be/FUowuQV1q9o
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