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Rosedale / Re: Rosedale League - May 9th, 2012
« on: May 10, 2012, 08:33:09 PM »
Opps..didn't figure 2 down would get it done. BTW...it's Merys. Later.
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Tournaments / Re: 27th Frontier Open September 10th and 11th
« on: September 17, 2011, 10:25:29 AM »
I wonder how the two of you would feel if we would have had 130-140 people at the event. That is really what I was expecting to have.
Yeah man...I'd have no problem playing those courses twice even in exchange for those numbers.
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Tournaments / Re: 27th Frontier Open September 10th and 11th
« on: September 13, 2011, 05:35:50 PM »
Well, It was a pretty epic meltdown for me on Sunday but would like to thank Smitty and the DD crew for another great time in Hays.
I'm on the fence as far as the layout goes and was holding judgement 'till I thought about it a bit. One of the things which makes the course so fantastic is the staggering variety it has in it's typical format. Also, it helps to "know" the holes. Of course, plenty of variety is still there and was used.
I guess overall if it comes down to accommodating more players I'm Ok with the two course layout but in my opinion a few of the added holes were a bit lackluster. A few of the others seemed to me to have been difficult for difficulty's sake though I'm sure that wasn't the intent. The added holes on the west course were good and I think fit the course well. The point is that if nothing changed I would be happy to play Hays every year you would have me. But having said that I think I would prefer the original format.
After thinking about it, here are some general suggestions.
1. Hole 5 on the east course is obviously a tough design with a ballgame going on. No doubt just an oversite.
2. Hole 6. I'm sure the designers liked this one but in my opinion it was long for the sake of being long. I think it would play well moving the target up, giving the longer guys a chance at the two but still bringing bogey into play by going for it--either from the courts or OB over the dike. Oh, and I would move the target closer to the OB, like hole 8. Also it wouldn't necessarily be a gimme three for lower divisions.
3. 11? The long righty. Just my opinion, it looks like some real thought went into it, but I didn't like it. I'm sure it produced a real variety of scores but I'm wondering how big a variety. But bet it was a bunch. Seems to me it could be moved up and tucked right , giving a reasonable chance at the two with a great drive but also still with peril right and serious approach trouble left.
4. 15. Obviously simply open and relativity long with wind in play. Is there no way to play through the trees after 14? Maybe you were trying to eliminate a walk?
5. I prefer the Sunday hole 8 around to the right past the trees. Still tough with a good spread of scores and a bit less interference with 9.
6. In genearl the speed of play thing can be tough on Sunday. I'm not against longer holes at all and overall the Sunday setup is great, I would just suggest thinking about some of those longer holes and flow of play.
It's a great time at Hays and everybody who helps with it seems dedicated to make it that way. My opinions are just that: mine, so I hope no one takes it personally and I'm already looking forward to the 2012 Frontier Open!
I'm on the fence as far as the layout goes and was holding judgement 'till I thought about it a bit. One of the things which makes the course so fantastic is the staggering variety it has in it's typical format. Also, it helps to "know" the holes. Of course, plenty of variety is still there and was used.
I guess overall if it comes down to accommodating more players I'm Ok with the two course layout but in my opinion a few of the added holes were a bit lackluster. A few of the others seemed to me to have been difficult for difficulty's sake though I'm sure that wasn't the intent. The added holes on the west course were good and I think fit the course well. The point is that if nothing changed I would be happy to play Hays every year you would have me. But having said that I think I would prefer the original format.
After thinking about it, here are some general suggestions.
1. Hole 5 on the east course is obviously a tough design with a ballgame going on. No doubt just an oversite.
2. Hole 6. I'm sure the designers liked this one but in my opinion it was long for the sake of being long. I think it would play well moving the target up, giving the longer guys a chance at the two but still bringing bogey into play by going for it--either from the courts or OB over the dike. Oh, and I would move the target closer to the OB, like hole 8. Also it wouldn't necessarily be a gimme three for lower divisions.
3. 11? The long righty. Just my opinion, it looks like some real thought went into it, but I didn't like it. I'm sure it produced a real variety of scores but I'm wondering how big a variety. But bet it was a bunch. Seems to me it could be moved up and tucked right , giving a reasonable chance at the two with a great drive but also still with peril right and serious approach trouble left.
4. 15. Obviously simply open and relativity long with wind in play. Is there no way to play through the trees after 14? Maybe you were trying to eliminate a walk?
5. I prefer the Sunday hole 8 around to the right past the trees. Still tough with a good spread of scores and a bit less interference with 9.
6. In genearl the speed of play thing can be tough on Sunday. I'm not against longer holes at all and overall the Sunday setup is great, I would just suggest thinking about some of those longer holes and flow of play.
It's a great time at Hays and everybody who helps with it seems dedicated to make it that way. My opinions are just that: mine, so I hope no one takes it personally and I'm already looking forward to the 2012 Frontier Open!
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General Banter / Re: Check out this strange basket in Everett, WA.
« on: July 05, 2011, 10:34:33 PM »
Actually looks like it might catch pretty well.
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Tournaments / Re: Marshall Open - Saturday June 18th
« on: June 21, 2011, 08:21:34 AM »Fun little tract of land. Wish I wouldn't have missed soo many shots, my forehand miss-everything I could possibly think of shot, was one that will be remembered for years to come......
That was an amazingly enormous shank Jack. Thank you for sharing that with the rest of the group!
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Tournaments / Re: Marshall Open - Saturday June 18th
« on: June 19, 2011, 10:52:20 AM »
Thx Kevin and all who showed up despite ominous weather early. What a gem of a course!
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Tournaments / Re: Marshall Open - Saturday June 18th
« on: June 17, 2011, 11:01:45 AM »
Pro masters Jack? Let's go baby! Though, I guess I'll just head there in the morning. Sounds like the'll still take sign ups?
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Found and Lost / Re: Lost Watch at Waterworks Hole 6-7
« on: May 21, 2011, 10:39:43 PM »
It was found by a buddy of mine today on the #7 tee. I'll give him a call and get it back to you. (kinda surprised he hasn't posted here yet).
--Brad Merys
--Brad Merys
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Shawnee Mission / Re: 05-17-11 Shawnee Mission Mini
« on: May 18, 2011, 07:56:02 PM »I had 8 birdies just like Arturo, but for some reason decided to bogey hole #4....still my best round at SMP to date.
Told 'ya that guy had nothing for you. He got lucky you took that bogey. Nice round.
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General Banter / Re: NHL Smack.....
« on: May 01, 2011, 12:30:22 AM »I hate to say this but I'm smelling another Red Wing Stanley Cup celebration. The only team standing in their way was the Canucks and Chicago took too much out of them. You'll be seeing Pavel carrying the Cup around the ice after winning Most Valuable Player in the playoffs award (Damn it).
Ahh....Seems to me the Sharks might have something to say....
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General Banter / Re: Courses Between Dallas and Fort Worth
« on: January 29, 2011, 04:01:39 PM »If you had time to play only one course, what would in your opinion would it be?
Thank you.
ZBoaz
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Tournaments / Re: 2011 ICE BOWL
« on: December 16, 2010, 03:33:45 PM »
Hi there. No deep introspective thoughts here. But I play Rosedale a bunch (many times early in the day) and constantly play with recreational players who play quite a bit. When talking to them and finding they play 3 to 4 times a week I always ask if they've considered playing tournaments. The overwhelming response is that they don't feel ready.
Now that response has nothing to do with my point. The comment which comes about 60% of the time after the response is, "But I've heard about this 'Ice Bowl' and definitely plan on making it out there".
I'm just here to tell you that I've had this conversation in all honesty about 10 times a year.
I mean, I hear a lot of squawking about the length of rounds but haven't seen attendance hurt. And obviously that attendance is driven in large part due to the recreational player.
Now that response has nothing to do with my point. The comment which comes about 60% of the time after the response is, "But I've heard about this 'Ice Bowl' and definitely plan on making it out there".
I'm just here to tell you that I've had this conversation in all honesty about 10 times a year.
I mean, I hear a lot of squawking about the length of rounds but haven't seen attendance hurt. And obviously that attendance is driven in large part due to the recreational player.
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Tournaments / Re: 2011 ICE BOWL
« on: December 13, 2010, 08:43:45 PM »A bad cliché but ‘if you hold it, they will come’!
Also, according to this article... http://philanthropy.com/article/Sex-Drugs-Charity-/55463/, "The warm glow that many donors get from giving to charity involves the same brain mechanisms that evoke pleasurable sensations after sex, eating good food, and using heroin or other drugs, a new study has found."
I always wondered why I felt compelled to tip my heroin dealer.
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General Banter / Re: Happy Birthday to...
« on: December 06, 2010, 04:41:41 PM »
Have a great one K-Mont!