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Howard Riefs

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GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« on: May 23, 2016, 02:31:02 PM »
In 2014, Rich Choi hosted a GCA outing (King’s Putter) at Chambers Bay as a preview to the course hosting the U.S. Open the following year. At the time, I thought it was a great idea and one to try to re-create in some way for Erin Hills before the 2017 U.S. Open.
 
Thanks to John Morrissett, competitions director at Erin Hills and GCA member, we’ll do just that…
 
Date:  Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Schedule:
     1st round:  7:36, 7:48, 8:00, 8:12, 8:24 a.m.
     Lunch: Discussion with John and Erin Hills superintendent Zach Reineking
     2nd round: 2:48, 3:00, 3:12, 3:24, 3:36 p.m. (play until dark; sunset is 7:29 p.m.)
Caddies: Erin Hills is walking only. Caddies are available for $110/per bag (includes suggested gratuity).
Cost: Contact Howard via DM or email
 
As Erin Hills will close in early October and then re-open for public play following the U.S. Open, this may be your last chance to see the course until after the tournament.
 
A few links!... 
 
GCA tours
   Ran (2013):  http://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/usa/erin-hills/
   Joe Bausch (2011): http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,48480.msg1092639.html
   Phil McDade (2010): http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,45966.0.html
   Dan Moore (2009): http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,40451.0/
   Dan Moore on “A Modern Glacial Links” http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,29760.0/
 
Erin Hills
   Tour: http://erinhills.com/golf/hole-by-hole/
   Blog: http://erinhills.com/blog/
 


Also, for those looking to plan a couple days in Wisconsin…
   Erin Hills on-site lodging: http://erinhills.com/stay 
   Lawsonia (1.5 hours north): http://lawsonia.com   
   Kohler (1.25 hours northeast): http://www.americanclubresort.com/golf
   Sand Valley (2.5 hours northwest) is offering preview rounds at $70.     
      http://www.sandvalleygolfresort.com/reservations/ 
      http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,57622.msg1499932.html#msg1499932

 
I’m looking forward to an enjoyable day at Erin Hills.  Please contact me if interested.
 
List of Attendees:
1.   Howard Riefs
2.   Kevin Rafkin
3.   Jason Way (a.m.) / Telly K (p.m.)
4.   Peter Korbakes
5.   Buck Wolter
6.   Steve Green
7.   Dan Moore
8.   
9.   Andrew Fleming (morning)
10. Matt Bielawa
11. Brendan Chard (Bielawa)
12. Max Sternberg
13. John L. (morning)
14.  Steve Neumann
15.  Brian Bossert
16.  Bill Seitz
17.  Geoff Hanson (Bielawa)
18.  David Spires (morning)
19.  Jonathan Baran (morning only)
20.  Doug Siebert


PAIRINGS...

7:36 a.m.         
John Lewinski   
Jonathan Baran
Steve Green   
Doug Siebert

7:48 a.m.         
Dan Moore*     
Steve Neumann           
Bill Seitz           
Howard Riefs*

8:00 a.m.         
David Spires     
Jason Way       
Peter Korbakes             

8:12 a.m.         
Kevin Rafkin     
Max Sternberg
Buck Wolter     
Jim Eade

8:24 a.m.         
Matt Bielawa     
Brendan Chard*           
Geoff Hanson   

LUNCH & DISCUSSION

2:48 p.m.         
Howard Riefs   
Bill Seitz           
Buck Wolter     
Jim Eade

3:00 p.m.         
Matt Bielawa     
Brendan Chard*           
Geoff Hanson   
Dan Moore*

3:12 p.m.         
Peter Korbakes           
Jason Way       
Max Sternberg

3:24 p.m.         
Kevin Rafkin   
Steve Neumann           
Steve Green
Doug Siebert

3:36 p.m.                                             
NONE

* Caddie requested
« Last Edit: August 29, 2016, 12:30:14 AM by Howard Riefs »
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Joe Bausch

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2016, 02:44:38 PM »
Would love to do it Howard, but school gets in the way.

Here is my photo album from my visit back in 2011:

http://xchem.villanova.edu/~bausch/images/albums/ErinHills/
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Tim Fitz

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2016, 04:57:57 PM »
Consider me "Interested (can't commit yet)".  Symptom of being a deal lawyer.

I played last October and thought the course was terrific.  Aside from the difference in stunning views, I liked EH better than the Straits.
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Steve Lang

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2016, 05:31:42 PM »
 ::) Howard,
Do they allow push carts?

Two tentative:
Steve Lang
Sheila Lang
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Howard Riefs

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2016, 05:34:48 PM »
Quote from: Steve Lang on May 23, 2016, 05:31:42 PM
::) Howard,
Do they allow push carts?

Two tentative:
Steve Lang
Sheila Lang


No, they do not.  From their online FAQ...


What options do I have for getting around the golf course?
Erin Hills is walking only. We highly recommend using one of our professional caddies or you may decide to carry your own clubs. Outside caddies and pull-carts are not allowed.
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Ryan Hillenbrand

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2016, 07:09:37 PM »
Please add me to the Interested list. Thanks!
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Andrew Buck

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2016, 10:17:49 PM »
Quote from: Tim Fitz on May 23, 2016, 04:57:57 PM
Consider me "Interested (can't commit yet)".  Symptom of being a deal lawyer.


Add me to this category ... well not the deal lawyer part, but symptoms are the same.
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Steve Green

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2016, 11:39:38 PM »
Howard, count me in and thanks for pulling this together.
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Joel Pear

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2016, 08:42:26 AM »
Howard, sounds like a great time, but August 30 is my 30th wedding anniversary.  Don't think it would play well with my wife.  Have a great time!
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Mark Smolens

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2016, 11:11:23 AM »
Quote from: Howard Riefs on May 23, 2016, 05:34:48 PM
Quote from: Steve Lang on May 23, 2016, 05:31:42 PM
::) Howard,
Do they allow push carts?

Two tentative:
Steve Lang
Sheila Lang


No, they do not.  From their online FAQ...


What options do I have for getting around the golf course?
Erin Hills is walking only. We highly recommend using one of our professional caddies or you may decide to carry your own clubs. Outside caddies and pull-carts are not allowed.

When they do, count me in. Until they do, I'll drive a bit further to Green Lake to play WI golf...
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Howard Riefs

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2016, 10:46:45 AM »
A nice response so far as we're more than a third full and have nearly a dozen others on the "interested" list.


A few guys have asked if they can invite other "non-GCA" players to participate.  Please give me until Tuesday. I want to first see if any of those "interested" can move to the confirmed list.
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BHoover

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2016, 10:48:53 AM »
Howard, feel free to let someone take my spot if you have others who are able to commit now. I'm happy to be on the standby list if needed.

Thanks.
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Mark Johnson

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2016, 11:44:54 PM »
Howard,


can i sign up for only one round?   with some injuries i've been working through, walking 36 there would prob be too much of a challenge.
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Howard Riefs

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2016, 12:42:46 PM »

Quote from: Mark Johnson on May 28, 2016, 11:44:54 PM
can i sign up for only one round?   with some injuries i've been working through, walking 36 there would prob be too much of a challenge.


Yes, you can sign up for only one round. I'll follow up with you via DM on pricing.


Quote from: Howard Riefs on May 27, 2016, 10:46:45 AM

A few guys have asked if they can invite other "non-GCA" players to participate.  Please give me until Tuesday. I want to first see if any of those "interested" can move to the confirmed list.



Ok... we can open it up to "non-GCA" players now. Thanks for your patience.


Also, for those interested in going up to Sand Valley, Steve Northrup is considering playing there on Wednesday, Aug. 31 (updated). Please reach out to him if you want to coordinate.

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Stephen Northrup

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2016, 01:28:44 PM »
Thanks Howard. It's Wednesday August 31 actually, day after Erin Hills. I have a foursome reserved at 9 am at Sand Valley -- PM me if interested.


Quote from: Howard Riefs on May 27, 2016, 10:46:45 AM

A few guys have asked if they can invite other "non-GCA" players to participate.  Please give me until Tuesday. I want to first see if any of those "interested" can move to the confirmed list.



Ok... we can open it up to "non-GCA" players now. Thanks for your patience.


Also, for those interested in going up to Sand Valley, Steve Northrup is considering playing there on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Please reach out to him if you want to coordinate.


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Paul Stockert

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #15 on: June 02, 2016, 12:18:38 AM »
Howard,

Excited to confirm for the day at EH for me and my brother and fellow GCA'er Will Stockert. If you arrange groups we'd like to play together. 

Thanks for the info and setting it up!
PJ

P.S. I prob shoulda asked if they're setting it up open tough and making us play the tips...if so please don't publicize my score. :)
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Howard Riefs

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2016, 11:53:28 AM »
A great response and the event is now full.


I'll convert the "interested" list into the waiting list as we'll likely have cancellations as the event approaches. If you're on that list and no longer interested in attending, just let me know (via DM or reply) and I'll remove you. 


Thanks.
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Joe Hellrung

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2016, 01:03:31 PM »

Howard,


Thanks again for setting this up and extending the invitation.  I unfortunately cannot attend, and can therefore be removed from the waiting list.  Thank you again - I hope you guys have a blast!

Quote from: Howard Riefs on June 03, 2016, 11:53:28 AM
A great response and the event is now full.


I'll convert the "interested" list into the waiting list as we'll likely have cancellations as the event approaches. If you're on that list and no longer interested in attending, just let me know (via DM or reply) and I'll remove you. 


Thanks.
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Howard Riefs

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2016, 05:10:14 PM »
As a result of some cancellations, we have a couple open spots...
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Howard Riefs

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2016, 05:48:36 PM »
Looking forward to the Erin Hills outing in less than two weeks. 


We currently have one open spot. If you're interested, please let me know and I'll provide you with the necessary information.



I sent the group a PM yesterday asking for their caddie needs for the day.  If you didn't receive that message, please let me know. 



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Kyle Truax

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #20 on: August 23, 2016, 11:57:22 AM »
Do you still need one more?  I'm interested.  I live only 8o minutes away.  DM me for pricing.  Thanks!
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Buck Wolter

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2016, 02:41:27 PM »
Howard-
I assume Way and Seitz will be playing from the 7800 yard tees -- that would make 2 rounds really 3 for me.

Not sure how you're planning to pair but I am thinking Green in the morning and if I don't break 95 I'll do a White in the afternoon.

Anyone staying there Monday Night?

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Howard Riefs

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2016, 03:34:59 PM »
Quote from: Buck Wolter on August 23, 2016, 02:41:27 PM
Howard-
I assume Way and Seitz will be playing from the 7800 yard tees -- that would make 2 rounds really 3 for me.



I encourage Way and Seitz to play from one step from the back of those black tees, which would be about 8,100 yards.
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Jason Way

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2016, 09:58:30 PM »
How about the group just draws straws to see who gets to punch me in the testicles, and then I'll tee it from the whites and limp around all morning instead?  One shot to the yarbles sounds better to me than 18.
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Bill Seitz

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Re: GCA Outing: Erin Hills on August 30
« Reply #24 on: August 23, 2016, 11:34:06 PM »
Quote from: Howard Riefs on August 23, 2016, 03:34:59 PM
Quote from: Buck Wolter on August 23, 2016, 02:41:27 PM
Howard-
I assume Way and Seitz will be playing from the 7800 yard tees -- that would make 2 rounds really 3 for me.



I encourage Way and Seitz to play from one step from the back of those black tees, which would be about 8,100 yards.


I'd be comfortable from the blue, but 6,700 is plenty of golf course for me. I mean, I survived the Ocean Course from the tips, but it wasn't what I'd call fun. Driver - 3 wood on every hole gets kind of boring.
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