2K10 OG vs. TGN!!!

[Big Johnny69]

Guys, I've been in discussions with elhoozel (corchard on TGN, the new TGN captain) in regards to next year's event. He has made some interesting suggestions and I'd like to get some feedback from you guys.

He has suggested a change in the format.

Sat: 18 of best ball and 18 of alternate shot Sat at Trillium Woods
Sun: 18 of singles at Black Bear Ridge

Tentative date: May 15 and 16

Thoughts?

[jvincent]

Format is fine by me.

I know a lot of guys who played Black Bear weren't overly impressed with the course for the $$$.

[The Saint]

That's alot of golf... hope my back is in shape.. count me in

[rezadue]

Love the format. Would love to Participate. Don't care for BBR.

[Ginker]

I would love to get back if the need be..

[Kilroy]

5 months to go... counting down...

[Indio]

Love the format, didn't care much for BBR for the $$$ they charge but I would still be there!

[Indio]

That's alot of golf... hope my back is in shape.. count me in

If you plan on booking the B&B... count me in!

[LobWedge]

Are we having a qualifier like TGN?

[Big Johnny69]

Are we having a qualifier like TGN?

Nope, decisions for team members will be mine, all mine. MUUAHHHHHH!!!!!

[hoolio]

I know a lot of guys who played Black Bear weren't overly impressed with the course for the $$$.

I would be one of those guys... but what they lack in "bang for buck" they more than make up for in their placement of trees that can be run into by golf carts.

And by that, what I mean to say is that geronamo ran into a tree... with a golf cart... hard.

Barring any major conflicts, I'll most likely be making yet another appearance. I've managed to dodge a funeral and a wedding to be at this event, I'm guessing it's going to take an asteroid or zombies to keep me away.

[jvincent]

What about asteroids AND zombies?

[hoolio]

What about asteroids AND zombies?

I'll play if you're really desperate at that point. But you'll probably have to lure me out of my makeshift fallout shelter (likely numerous mattresses duct-taped together and spray-painted with aluminum paint). I'd suggest bringing some sort of value-meal from a burger joint to distract me, but tread-wisely as I'll likely be curled up in the corner drunk and armed.

[Sakuraba]

I like where this thread is going. I've never been to bbr, so I am open to anything. The only way I miss this event is if our captian cuts me (I am batting only about .333) or if it conflicts with one of my club qualifiers. zombie-infested asteroids be damned.

[corchard]

So for the guys that didn't care for BBR, care to elaborate? I haven't had the chance yet.

Having played this event for 3 years I'm a little tired 2 full days at TW. Hense the suggestion.

Unfortunately there isn't a lot of other choice of courses in the area, that would fit with the 10 AM hungover start and are within an easy drive.

[hoolio]

Course was nice... but that was it. Maybe I went in with too much hype surrounding the course, but it just felt like we were playing a much more expensive version of TW.

I don't believe their hiring policy is up to par with their neighbour either.

If we can get a competitive rate, I'd go back, but I'm not a huge fan of paying $20+ extra for something that didn't really do it for me last time.

[mpare]

Would that I could play with you guys next year, but that won't happen. My wife is having hip replacement surgery on the 12th of April. For a month or two after, she's going to need my help getting around the house as well as getting to and from physiotherapy. No doubt you'll be as successful this year as you were last. I'll be thinking of you and the fun you're having, but without any accompanying headache.

Were I going, I would vote thumbs down to Black Bear Ridge for the match play. The course is too pricey, and in my humble opinion is too tough for those who haven't played it a number of times. By contrast Trillium Woods gives the golfer more opportunities for the heroic, which is especially good for match play. At the Black Bear you spend your time hanging on. Much more boring, in my opinion.

[jonf]

Definitely interested. Might even bring my driver next year.

I can't comment on Black Bear, other than to say that I don't like the idea of walking up that massive hill I saw from Trillium

[mpare]

What? The master of the 3 iron off the tee is going with the big stick. Brave lad.

Definitely interested. Might even bring my driver next year.

I can't comment on Black Bear, other than to say that I don't like the idea of walking up that massive hill I saw from Trillium

[OutOfTheRough]

If I'm in again this year, I'll play any where, any time, and any format !!! LOL !!! I just love playing !!

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[LobWedge]

I can't comment on Black Bear, other than to say that I don't like the idea of walking up that massive hill I saw from Trillium

It's not that bad Jon. It's a bit of an illusion. Definitely uphill, but not mountain goat territory either.

[geronamo]

I agree with the comments regarding BBR. What I remember of the course didn't impress for the money payed. I am also a huge fan of TW and would play 10 rounds in a row there.

I also thought that 36 holes over the weekend was plenty but perhaps I'm one of the few who have a hard time waking up for a 11am tee time.

[geronamo]

I've also heard good things about Timber Ridge (25 min from Belleville). Any comments on the course?

[jvincent]

Regarding the format, how about 18 holes best ball (2-points), 9 holes alternate (1 point) on the Saturday and then 18 holes singles (2-points)?

That way we won't be rushed on the Saturday in case the weather doesn't cooperate.

[jeffc]

Definitely interested. Might even bring my driver next year.

I can't comment on Black Bear, other than to say that I don't like the idea of walking up that massive hill I saw from Trillium

good lord, you are 20 something and complaining about one hill????

[mpare]

But you haven't heard the argument that he'll marshal in support of his concern.

good lord, you are 20 something and complaining about one hill????

[hoolio]

Were I going, I would vote thumbs down to Black Bear Ridge for the match play. The course is too pricey, and in my humble opinion is too tough for those who haven't played it a number of times. By contrast Trillium Woods gives the golfer more opportunities for the heroic, which is especially good for match play. At the Black Bear you spend your time hanging on. Much more boring, in my opinion.

You're biased here, seeing that it's probably the only course ever where Indio was able to go all John Dillinger on that hi-security vault that you call a change purse.

[mpare]

I have never felt the same since Bob took that silver out of my hands. That said, I do think that Trillium is a better match play course. More than that, there are fewer trees for some to run into. That alone should speed up play.

You're biased here, seeing that it's probably the only course ever where Indio was able to go all John Dillinger on that hi-security vault that you call a change purse.

[The Saint]

I'll play if you're really desperate at that point. But you'll probably have to lure me out of my makeshift fallout shelter (likely numerous mattresses duct-taped together and spray-painted with aluminum paint). I'd suggest bringing some sort of value-meal from a burger joint to distract me, but tread-wisely as I'll likely be curled up in the corner drunk and armed.

You make me laugh

[geronamo]

I'd suggest bringing some sort of value-meal from a burger joint to distract me, but tread-wisely as I'll likely be curled up in the corner drunk and armed.

You're just looking for a way to get some fast food in Belleville. They have pictures of you guys hung up on their "do not serve" board.