Greensmere Survivor Challenge

**John** · 09-28-2011 09:55 AM

What kind of scores normally win this thing?

**rezadue** · 09-28-2011 10:02 AM

Jordan,

I believe Koskie and McGee usually win this thing, so you probably have to go real low!

**jvincent** · 09-28-2011 11:25 AM

Koskie and McGee are certainly big guns.

Last year mjf and I finished 4th or 5th overall and won some money! I think the summary is in last years thread. We could have done better but we left some strokes on the course in the scramble. Both of us missed an 18" birdie putt on our last hole. Doh!

The real key is to score well in the other three formats. If you can be under par in the best ball/chapman/alternate shot then you've got a good chance.

Unfortunately I will be out of town for this year's event.

**nokids** · 09-28-2011 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by jvincent

Unfortunately I will be out of town for this year's event.

I've taken your spot and teamed up with MJF. Hopefully my game will peak on October 7th!

**John** · 09-28-2011 12:02 PM

Do you remember what you guys shot Jv?

**nokids** · 09-28-2011 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by John

Do you remember what you guys shot Jv?

If you look at the bottom of this page, you'll find the Greensmere survivor challenge thread from 2010, and post #17 has the answer you're looking for.

http://forum.ottawagolf.com/showthre...ivor-Challenge

**John** · 09-28-2011 01:23 PM

-19 good lord that's ridiculous. Judging by the way Jvincent performed on Sat aft in our singles match you and MJF should go way lower than -7.

**mjf** · 09-28-2011 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by nokids

I've taken your spot and teamed up with MJF. Hopefully my game will peak on October 7th!

That reminds me... have I pre-apologized yet for any and all bad shots I may hit next Friday?

The long range forecast is looking good. Hopefully it holds up. I'm really looking forward to playing in this format again.

**mjf** · 09-28-2011 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by John

-19 good lord that's ridiculous.

It is. I'd be curious to know how many eagles they made. I know there was one for sure as I remember hearing the roar. I also remember that they had almost driven that particular par 4 green and chipped in for the eagle. Very good and lucky to boot. That's a tough combination to beat.

**jvincent** · 09-28-2011 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by John

-19 good lord that's ridiculous. Judging by the way Jvincent performed on Sat aft in our singles match you and MJF should go way lower than -7.

Not sure if that's a compliment or a comment on the two spectacularly bad holes I had on Sat.

We really should have been lower in the scramble. Strictly speaking I think you want to be at least -6 for the scramble. After that you want to make up ground in the best ball and chapman since you've got two balls in play for those holes.

The key, IMHO, is to not tank in the alternate shot.

**mjf** · 09-28-2011 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by jvincent

We really should have been lower in the scramble.

We certainly should have been one shot... er... one putt better.

Originally Posted by jvincent

Strictly speaking I think you want to be at least -6 for the scramble. After that you want to make up ground in the best ball and chapman since you've got two balls in play for those holes.

Yeah, I'd say -6 is about the best you could reasonably hope for. Looking at the holes for the 'scramble' nine (Legacy back 9) there are 6 or 7 where you should have a short iron for the approach shot. Provided one person hits it close and somebody can hole the putt... -6 is there. Of course, that also assumes there are no holes where both members of the team are hunting for their tee shots in the underbrush.

Originally Posted by jvincent

The key, IMHO, is to not tank in the alternate shot.

Yup. As I recall, we bogeyed our first alternate-shot hole (maybe even our first two holes?) before righting the ship. This is actually a case where the par 3's are your friends because there are 2 chances to get one close, even if there's only one putt at birdie.

**joethepro66** · 09-28-2011 04:19 PM

Hey does anyone remember that those 2 were beat by two relative unknown golfers in the Sun Scramble........
Also, I beat McGee at the Citizen!!!

They have bad days to; come on everyone lets kick their asses!

Just kidding Al and Kyle, we love ya.

**mjf** · 09-28-2011 04:23 PM

Oh crap... Are you entering too?

**joethepro66** · 09-28-2011 04:25 PM

Im bringing in Stephan Layne from Montreal, my old Quebec Mid amatuer team buddy!!

**mjf** · 09-28-2011 04:31 PM

Fabulous!

Well... there's always the $25,000 hole in one prize. Hmmm... if I make an ace, do I need to share the prize with my partner?

**Thom Panikorn** · 09-28-2011 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by joethepro66

Hey does anyone remember that those 2 were beat by two relative unknown golfers in the Sun Scramble........
Also, I beat McGee at the Citizen!!!

They have bad days to; come on everyone lets kick their asses!

Just kidding Al and Kyle, we love ya.

I think you are asking for trouble there Dwight!. I played with both of them on the weekend and it's scary to say the least. But then again I haven't played with you since the "rain check" at Renfew many moons ago. I have heard you are the hottest player in town lately, but with a partner... i don't know man....we'll see. Give them a run for their money, please. I love Al and Kyle too.

**nokids** · 09-28-2011 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by mjf

Fabulous!

We need to work on positive thinking.

**mjf** · 09-28-2011 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by nokids

We need to work on positive thinking.

Just trying to give our opponents a false sense of security.

**joethepro66** · 09-29-2011 09:00 AM

Anyway guys, Al and Koskie are tough to beat as a team howver this tournament is good because they spread the prizes around and usually if you play descent on 1 nine you get a prize. Usually they pay top 4-5 in each nine holes, plus skins. Have fun its a great day, also what helped this event is having a senior division.

**CarlBrunet** · 09-30-2011 09:30 AM

Do you think we can do good Johny boy?? I think I want a crack at it

**BC MIST** · 09-30-2011 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by joethepro66

Have fun its a great day, also what helped this event is having a senior division.

**mjf** · 10-02-2011 09:35 PM

The forecast for Friday continues to look excellent. Let's hope it holds up!

**schlafer** · 10-04-2011 12:09 PM

Heard it was almost full...anybody know the breakdown of how many teams are in open/senior/ladies?

**joethepro66** · 10-04-2011 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by mjf

The forecast for Friday continues to look excellent. Let's hope it holds up!

They had 81 teams total as of yesterday.

**BC MIST** · 10-06-2011 04:22 PM

Course freshly cut. Leaves blown off. Pins on 12 Premiere and 11 Legacy located on the back right. Weather - perfect. Hope that it will be a good day for all.

**mjf** · 10-06-2011 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by BC MIST

Pins on 12 Premiere and 11 Legacy located on the back right.

Seriously? They didn't punish us like that last year!

Looking forward to it. The weather looks spectacular!

**jvincent** · 10-06-2011 06:40 PM

Have fun guys. I'll be thinking of you when I'm at Whistling Straights. Not.

**mjf** · 10-06-2011 07:09 PM

Hmmm... I've been thinking about posting the pictures of my golf trip to Scotland... That comment just might give me the motivation I require!

Enjoy Kohler.

**nokids** · 10-06-2011 07:20 PM

mjf partner, I haven't play any golf this week. Might hit a few beers tomorrow morning to loosen up.

**mjf** · 10-06-2011 07:31 PM

Well... That's your excuse. What's mine?

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