Golftown National Amateur Series

**Gropper** · 05-31-2011 01:36 PM

Hey Tim, tournament golf is different than regular golf. I found that out on the weekend at smugglers. Looking forward to playing more of it!

Good luck buddy!

**OutOfTheRough** · 05-31-2011 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Gropper

Hey Tim, tournament golf is different than regular golf. I found that out on the weekend at smugglers. Looking forward to playing more of it!

Good luck buddy!

I totally agree about it being different and thanks!

**XTOUR** · 05-31-2011 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by DenisO

I just registered for Eagle Creek on the 14th. Looking forward to my first tournament with a decent entry fee (although being a CL member, I should get a good chunk back).
If anyone wants to practice before then at EC, let me know

Isn't it the 20th?

**XTOUR** · 05-31-2011 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by OutOfTheRough

I totally agree about it being different and thanks!

What do you guys find the biggest difference?

**OutOfTheRough** · 05-31-2011 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by XTOUR

What do you guys find the biggest difference?

With me it is more the mental side of things. I find myself thinking more about shots & what I want to do on that particular hole instead of just playing golf. When I make a mistake or have a bad shot, it hurts more because I know each strokes counts, and it is harder to get back. Its easy to get down on oneself. This past weekend I had a little break through and was able to turn things around on the back 9. Hopefully I can transition this experience to future tournament rounds and not take so long to get back on the straight and narrow.

**Ruskie** · 05-31-2011 09:58 PM

Hmm... That's strange. Looked at the schedule and it's on Jul. 20 now, I could've sworn it was on Jun 22 when I registered... oh well.

Scotty, as for what's different, the biggest difference for me was that every shot counts and you only get one go at it. I'm used to playing matchplay or stableford tourneys, where if you screw up one hole you're still alive. Well, I found out at smugglers that one hole can easily knock you out of the tournament, so you have to play more conservatively, maybe not go for some pins, or hit a fairway wood off the tee on some holes... You just can't have any lapses if you want to be in contention. I must say it opened a whole new dimension to golf that I never really saw before, and it's a lot of fun!

**XTOUR** · 05-31-2011 10:01 PM

Thanks guys...Looking forward to EC and getting my feet wet. Any rules that I should be aware of ?

**Gropper** · 05-31-2011 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by XTOUR

Thanks guys...Looking forward to EC and getting my feet wet. Any rules that I should be aware of ?

all of them lol

**XTOUR** · 05-31-2011 10:27 PM

Isn't that what rules officials are for

...

**XTOUR** · 05-31-2011 10:27 PM

Seriously....anything that boggled you?

**DenisO** · 05-31-2011 11:26 PM

Woops, got mixed up there for a second. Its event #14, not on the 14th.

Originally Posted by XTOUR

Isn't it the 20th?

**nokids** · 06-01-2011 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by XTOUR

Seriously....anything that boggled you?

If you're not sure about anything ASK before you do anything. My fc's at Greensmere were very helpful wrt to rules.

**nokids** · 06-30-2011 10:21 PM

My hc was 8ish when I applied but I'm 4.4 now, I should probably inform the organizers to put me in the right class eh?

Championship Flight (Open) Maximum index 6.0
A Flight (Open) Index 6.1 - 12.0
B Flight (Open) Index 12.1 to 17.9
C Flight (Open) Index 18.0 +
Mid-Am Flight (Ages 40 - 54) (Open) Maximum index 6.0
Sr. A Flight (Ages 55+) Maximum index 8.0
Sr. B Flight (Ages 55+) Index 8.1 +
Junior – Boys & Girls Flight (Open, Ages 15 - 18)
Women’s Flight (Open)

**OutOfTheRough** · 06-30-2011 10:27 PM

On the day of registration you bring a print out of you index. They will also send out an email a few days prior for an update as well. This is So they flight everyone correctly and get the tee times grouped also.

**nokids** · 06-30-2011 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by OutOfTheRough

On the day of registration you bring a print out of you index. They will also send out an email a few days prior for an update as well. This is So they flight everyone correctly and get the tee times grouped also.

Thanks Tim. I didn't want to sandbag the A class.

**DIbit** · 06-30-2011 11:13 PM

Anyone know when is the last day to sign up for the EC event?

**OutOfTheRough** · 07-02-2011 10:22 PM

I haven't seen anything posted about final sign up days. I have seen them keep registration open up to a few days prior to the event. For the Niagara event they had 72 sign up then they extended it a within the last week to 84 to allow for more people to play.

**OutOfTheRough** · 07-02-2011 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by nokids

Thanks Tim. I didn't want to sandbag the A class.

Lol... I appreciate that.

I'm just hoping to break 90 so I can have gradual progress from the last 2 events.

**DenisO** · 07-04-2011 08:13 AM

I'm at 6.1 right now and at the minimum index for A flight. What are the odds that it doesn't lower before this tournament? I really don't want to be the worst player in the Championship flight

**XTOUR** · 07-04-2011 08:17 AM

Start playing left handed and you won't have to worry

**Ruskie** · 07-04-2011 08:25 AM

Well, actually, playing left-handed would count towards a separate index

I'm in the same boat, just with different flights. Index is 12.6 right now, with the cutoff for B flight at 12.1. A little breathing room, but not a lot.

**nokids** · 07-04-2011 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by DenisO

I'm at 6.1 right now and at the minimum index for A flight. What are the odds that it doesn't lower before this tournament? I really don't want to be the worst player in the Championship flight

So you're admitting I'm better than you. Thanks.

**DenisO** · 07-04-2011 08:50 AM

Based on your play I saw at Eagle Creek last weekend, I'm positive you'll be in the A flight come July 20th!

Bazinga...

Originally Posted by nokids

So you're admitting I'm better than you. Thanks.

**nokids** · 07-04-2011 09:02 AM

I shot a 74, with 1 hole to go. lol

**DenisO** · 07-04-2011 09:06 AM

Yea, and I shot a 0 with 18 to go, point?

Originally Posted by nokids

I shot a 74, with 1 hole to go. lol

**nokids** · 07-04-2011 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by DenisO

Yea, and I shot a 0 with 18 to go, point?

Point is, if you finish ahead of me you won't finish last in championship flight....

**Ruskie** · 07-04-2011 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by nokids

I shot a 74, with 1 hole to go. lol

Lol, that was a priceless Tin Cup moment.

- If I get a par on this hole I'll have my best ever score at Eagle Creek
- So which way are you going?
- Why, peninsula, of course!

**nokids** · 07-04-2011 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Ruskie

Lol, that was a priceless Tin Cup moment.

- If I get a par on this hole I'll have my best ever score at Eagle Creek
- So which way are you going?
- Why, peninsula, of course!

Here's was my logic, even with a double on the last hole I'd have my best round at EC by 2 shots, so...

peninsula!!!

**Ruskie** · 07-04-2011 10:06 AM

Yeah, but par was to break 80 there for the first time

**XTOUR** · 07-04-2011 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by DenisO

I'm at 6.1 right now and at the minimum index for A flight. What are the odds that it doesn't lower before this tournament? I really don't want to be the worst player in the Championship flight

I'm at 11.6 right now. Will be one of the cellar boys in the A flight

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