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05-20-2007 07:19 PM #1
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Intersectionals!
Anyone start their qualifying this weekend? Had our first of three rounds today. Needless to say, my front nine was anything but good golf. Finished up at +5 (42) with the miserable weather. Rainy, windy and cold continued from the last three or four holes from the front to the start of the back. The other 3 guys I was playing with were contemplating quitting after 9. Instead we decided to trudge on. At this point I told myself to forget the front and play like you can. The others are complaining about the weather whereas it didn't bother me one bit. Opened up with a birdie and continued the solid play the rest of the way in for a +1 35. Ended up tied with two others atop the leaderboard at 77.
Now if I can just play two solid nines in round 2, I should have spot secured.
This is only my third year of playing competitive golf, but I have to say that the previous two years have definately helped my mental toughness. Like someone once said to me, the more you do it, the easier it gets. And he was right. Other than those first tee gitters, the nerves don't nearly seem to show up as often. Where in the past on tough shots or putts my thought process was "Don't mess it up". Where now my thougth process is "I can do/make this". I really enjoy the challenge of competitive golf."A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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05-20-2007 07:25 PM #2
Good Luck and great score especially in these conditions today!
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05-20-2007 09:16 PM #3
Well done buddy! There is no question you have the ability to do it.
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05-20-2007 09:19 PM #4
Well done Geoff.
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05-20-2007 09:19 PM #5
Well done my man, keep it up and that top spot will be yours
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05-20-2007 09:38 PM #6
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I plan on it. Loving the competitive golf.
"A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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05-21-2007 09:46 AM #7
Good playing buddy.... keep your head on the game and put any bad shots behind you and play on BTW, lmk if you need a caddy for the Intersectionals !
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05-21-2007 10:39 PM #8
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"A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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06-03-2007 10:46 PM #9
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Looks like I might've secured my spot today. I'm currently sitting in third place after the second of best of three qualifying rounds. I'm only two points out of being in a tie for first. Was a grinding round today. A 79 with three doubles and three birdies. Going out next Sun anyways just to make sure I secure my spot. Hopefully my current placement holds up, really excited about the chance to play in the intersectionals and test my game against others.
Has anyone else started qualifying yet at their club?"A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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06-04-2007 08:21 AM #10
Congrats Geoff.
Played my first two rounds this weekend. Played well on Saturday, 74 no birdies. I was T3 after the first round.
Yesterday was a different story. Ball sticking was awful. I could not managed to get anything going. No feel at all. I was coming off every shot and as much as I tried to stay in it I could not do anything about it. Good thing that my putting was decent. Saved lots of 10-12 feet pars. No birdies played 81. Standing at T5 with 57 points and one round to go. I will need another solid round to secure my spot although I’m thing 57 points should be good enough.
Golf is so hard when it come to consistency.
MikeStrive for perfection, but never expect it!
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06-04-2007 08:26 AM #11
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I don't think truer words have ever been spoken. Even with the 81, still very impressive Mike. Well done. What system does your club use? We use 2 pts for birdie, 1 pt for par, 0 pts for bogey and -1 pt for double or worse (maybe more for worse, but I haven't done worse than double yet to find out, thank god ).
It was a battle for me yesterday as well. But it wasn't one of those days were the swing felt off. Everything felt fine, just couldn't pull off the shots. Very frustrating, but like yourself, I had to grind it out. Grinding builds character you know, and puts hair on your chest."A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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06-04-2007 08:38 AM #12
In my case I’m losing the ones on my head.
I think you have a typo in your post. You have 0 points for bogies on 1 for doubles.
Our system:
Eagle 4 points
Bird 3 points
Par 2 points
Bogue 1 point
Ddbl bogue or more 0 points
You get 36 point if you play par.Strive for perfection, but never expect it!
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06-04-2007 08:40 AM #13
My bad, subtract 1 for ddble or worst in your case.
Strive for perfection, but never expect it!
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06-04-2007 08:41 AM #14
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06-04-2007 08:54 AM #15
Keep up the good play guys
I'm expecting big things from you Ryder Cup winnining types
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06-04-2007 09:04 AM #16Strive for perfection, but never expect it!
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06-04-2007 09:16 AM #17
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"A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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06-04-2007 09:27 AM #18
I guess nobody else tried out Intersectionals this year. Usually it’s a very busy thread…
This year we are playing at Manderly. Did Dan tryout? If I’m not mistaken he was part of the Manderly team last year!!!!Strive for perfection, but never expect it!
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06-04-2007 09:29 AM #19
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06-04-2007 01:19 PM #20
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The Intersectional Qualify
I played 2 rounds at our qualify on the weekend and shot 74-83 for 55 points. I didn't see the standings but I heard 52 points is currently still in. I expect better scores from many players next week therefore my 55 points may not be good enough. I will have to break 80 on the final round to secure a spot.
The Saturday was the best round yet I played at our course(I am a new member at HP). I was 5 over after 5 holes but I didn't give up and fought back and shot -1 after that. I was into it all day. The Sunday round was the opposite of the Saturday one. I wasn't into it and didn't have a clear thought about my shots. I was playing in the last group(I tied for 3rd after the first day) with the two best scores. Maybe I put too much pressure on myself to keep up with them. Or maybe a few beer during the Sen game on Saturday night!
Good luck to all of you who try out for the Intersectionals. And keep us posted.
Thom
Adn congrat Geoff for your seccess!
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06-04-2007 01:26 PM #21
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Thanks Thom, and congrats on your good start. Just put up another quality round like round 1 and a spot on the team will be all yours. Keep up the good play.
"A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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06-04-2007 01:48 PM #22
I had to withdraw from intersectionals this year ... allergies are killing me ...stayed in all weekend
Went out friday to warm up, and came home sick as a dog ...
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06-04-2007 01:51 PM #23
Yeah I played this weekend at HP as well. Just not too happy with my play these days. No confidence off the Tee, and at HP that will kill you...(82-83 for 47 points)
A really good round next Sat (sub 75) might squeek me into 10th spot! Going to need 30+ points though.
Congrats to Geoff....
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06-04-2007 02:01 PM #24
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I decided to spend valuable time with my family...for a reason or another I can't play to an acceptable level this year. I decided to pull out after firing an incredible 82(!) on Saturday and going for worst on Sunday. On Saturday, the conditions were just perfect for me. Virtually no wind, no roll (need no distance) and nice greens. First time ever I won't make the team, needless to say it's quite frustrating but I guess there are other things in life than golf!
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06-05-2007 01:30 PM #25
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06-05-2007 03:53 PM #26
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There are a number of formulae for determining the points, but I fail to see the purpose of subtracting a point for a double or worse.
Intersectional realities: (1) pars win more holes than birdies, (2) doubles or worse lose holes. Therefore, no penalties for doubles and no extra points for birdies, for example, 4 for a birdie. Using the straight Stableford Point system is best and may save a little time because if you are getting a double, just pick up.
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06-05-2007 04:01 PM #27
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06-05-2007 04:04 PM #28
Way to go Geoff , That's my partner
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