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Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on October 19, 2011, 04:59:15 PM
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Ladies & Gentlemen,

I am again looking to organize a weekend get together at Dismal and you are invited. It is my hope that the 2012 5th Major will bring together a great group of GCAers and friends for a smashing weekend of golf, fun and fellowship. The recent outing this past July was just that and you can read more about it here: www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,47746.0.html

We'll also have the opportunity to explore the new course(!) on the property by Renaissance Golf Design, which is now under construction. This added treat should whet the appetite of any student of golf course architecture.

The dates for 2012 are Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1.

The weekend will be something along the lines of:

Friday, 6/29 --Tournament rounds begin with tee times starting around 8am, playing three 9 hole matches.

Saturday, 6/30 -- Following breakfast we'll play two more 9 hole matches (Shotgun start). Division Winners will playoff for the Trophy.

The afternoon will be open to play more golf and/or explore DR No.2 with Tom Doak scheduled to be on site as well.

Sunday, 7/1 -- Tour the new course and/or play more golf before departure.

We have a full field of 60 players. 5 flight of six teams each.

FRIDAY MORNING TEE TIMES:

 8:45 WATTS URBAN WEILER PLUMART
 9:00 HOGAN CHRISTENSEN LYON SMITH
 9:15 DENNY GRAHAM WELLMON SHAIDA

 9:30 CONA BIONDI WEGRYN MARK
10:00 FAIREY WHITAKER D.GEORGE LICATA
10:15 WALSTON R.HENDREN PILCHER SCHUENEMAN

10:30 BROWN SIEBERT CARLSON KREUGER
10:45 KAVANAUGH LEWIS BARTNICK HAYDEN
11:00 M.GEORGE LEPP STOLL KAPPELL

11:15 FEINBERG SMOLENS SOLDAN DAVIS
11:30 LEWIS MORROW BOSELA KEARNS
11:45 BUCKNER GRUHL MAHAFFEY MAHAFFEY

12:00 SANTODOMINGO CHOI SHEEHY SPIVEY
12:15 STAVRIDES M.HENDREN DENIGRIS HAMILTON
12:30 SEILER SULLIVAN HERRICK CAHILL
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mark Saltzman on October 19, 2011, 05:51:06 PM
Eric,

Mr. Saltzman?  That's a lot of respect you're showing to a nobody, golf-bum like me.

In.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael George on October 19, 2011, 05:52:49 PM

Mark:

After your itenerary this year, I will be calling you Mr. Saltzman for the rest of 2011.  2012 that goes away.

Thanks for the great pictures.

Likewise, in.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: RJ_Daley on October 19, 2011, 05:55:57 PM
Eric, for my own part, it wasn't that I didn't notice the pre-planning and run-up you so carefully planned last year at DR.  I simply wasn't able to participate for a variety of reasons.  It was fun to follow the threads and the reports on the progress of the gathering, many of the participants I have previously known.  I'd love to do it next year.  But for my part, that is just too far off to commit to now.  

I did finally go out there last week and Chris gave me the cooks tour.  Whirling Dervish to be sure...  ;D

I obviously followed the DR posts over the last few years, and had a very good idea what to expect when I finally got to see it in person.  It was still jaw dropping, despite all the thread previews.  I still can't get my head around what astonishing infra-structure is out there, including the guest facilities.  The cook's tour included the kitchen... wow!   My photos are not too impressive.  I'll see if I can pick out anything that will add to the previously posted material, but probably only the most recent view of the grow-in might be an eye opener from what already has been highlighted.  I wonder what the record is for such a speedy grow-in from hydro seed?  Now, if they can follow through with protecting against the winter, what they have the jump on this fall and going into next year's full course finishing schedule... it will just be extraordinary.  It sounds like they have all the bases covered, along with the new green turf to cover for winter.

The original course will be quite up to expectations, as it was last year, for the gatherings official play, with high thrill factor on the fun-o-meter.  I suspect Chris will probably allow some preview play on the yet to be completed Doak course by those 2012 dates.  But, if this year's progress is any guide, it may be surprisingly advanced, but obviously not truly competive-playable mature.  Of course, playing on any stage of grow-in surface of a great course, is a fun day with our crowd... ;) ;D

It certainly is an opportunity for serious GCA followers, lurkers, associates, and golf thrill seekers.  
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Garland Bayley on October 19, 2011, 05:58:10 PM
Eric,

It is my understanding that Mark has the JD. So why are you diss'n him with Mr. That should be Dr. Saltzman to you!

Dr. Bayley
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on October 19, 2011, 06:04:09 PM
Eric,

I'm at least 90% sure to make this event!  Should be a bucket of fun.

Kalen
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on October 19, 2011, 06:48:01 PM
Eric,

It is my understanding that Mark has the JD. So why are you diss'n him with Mr. That should be Dr. Saltzman to you!

Dr. Bayley


Although the ABA does allow for us JD's to be called Dr., we are generally more modest than you Ph.D.s.  We'll call him Mr. Saltzman, esq.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on October 19, 2011, 06:48:38 PM
Eric,

I was under the impression you would be paying me the $100 upon my commitment.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 19, 2011, 07:12:17 PM
Mr. Saltzman Mark,

I'm bummed we missed each other the other day, but am happy to know you're coming back to Nebraska. This time we will actually play a round together!


Dick,

Happy to read that you made it to Dismal. Yours is an opinion I've very much looked fwd to hearing. I'll keep my fingers crossed we'll see you in late June!


Kalen and Garland,

There's a team right there! IN!!


Michael,

Happy to know you're going to get out there as well, though I hope to see you sometime before then up your way, possibly next spring!


JC,

I changed my mind. You and me together? Forget about it...not enough Guinness in the state. ;) ;D

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Garland Bayley on October 19, 2011, 07:27:58 PM
Eric,

I'm at least 90% sure to make this event!  Should be a bucket of fun.

Kalen

That's OK as long as you are at least 90% sure to be at KP earlier in June. If you aren't, then you are just avoiding me.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on October 19, 2011, 07:34:38 PM
Eric,

I'm at least 90% sure to make this event!  Should be a bucket of fun.

Kalen

That's OK as long as you are at least 90% sure to be at KP earlier in June. If you aren't, then you are just avoiding me.


KP is about 95% at the moment.  Pretty darn sure I'll be to make both of these events next year.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael George on October 19, 2011, 08:31:13 PM

Thanks Eric.

I have a quick tour of northeast Ohio courses for you when you get time next spring.  Problem is whether stinks here until later in May.  Maybe we can organize a gca outing around it.
 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 19, 2011, 08:40:00 PM
MG,

Whatever it is and whenever it is, I'm in. Thanks. As an aside, I'd love to get your fellow Ohioans Brian Laurent and Jonathan Becker to play a GCA death match for $$$. Those guys are good.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Chris Johnston on October 19, 2011, 08:42:00 PM
Esq - There will be plenty of Guinness. 

Hope we have to stock up on the Patron as well.

This is a fun event for all!

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mike Hendren on October 19, 2011, 09:53:05 PM
  I know that fellow members Mac, JK, and Mr. Hendren (Defending Co-Champ with Mr. Saltzman!) will be participating as well and I'm looking forward to seeing all of them again.

Nice to see a Hendren referred to as a champion.  With that spelling we've got to be related. 

Eric, I hope to participate and look forward to registration instructions.  This is a very generous offer from you, Chris and your fellow members. 

Bogey Hendren
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mac Plumart on October 19, 2011, 10:28:17 PM
 In.  Of course.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Will MacEwen on October 19, 2011, 10:31:56 PM
Eric,

It is my understanding that Mark has the JD. So why are you diss'n him with Mr. That should be Dr. Saltzman to you!

Dr. Bayley


In Canada a law degree is traditionally undergraduate, some schools switched to JD for the US market.  My old man graduated in the 50s, and he was simply Barrister at Law or something - then about 40 years later they gave everyone from his school (Osgoode) an LLB.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Anthony Gray on October 20, 2011, 07:51:40 AM



   What"s every body wearing?

  Anthony

 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Garland Bayley on October 20, 2011, 01:20:25 PM



   What"s every body wearing?

  Anthony

 

Barrister Saltzman will be wearing a white wig and a black ankle length "kilt". ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Terry Lavin on October 20, 2011, 04:11:10 PM
If he's dressing like a barrister, I'll wear my judicial robe!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Frank M on October 20, 2011, 07:05:01 PM
Eric,

I really want to say yes right now, but I can't be 100% sure at this point.

If there is a maybe list, please put me on it for two people and as I can confirm I will let you know...of course...I understand if it is too late at that time.

FM
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 20, 2011, 09:00:33 PM
Judge Lavin,

We'd be honored your honor to have you out for the weekend. Pack the robe!

Frank,

Of course we're way out right now, so you're fine with the soft commit. I look forward to seeing this thing shape up over the winter and spring where Chris really will have to think about breaking out his yurt for the weekend, since he offered up his palace for overflow. 8)

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mark Johnson on October 20, 2011, 10:10:05 PM
In contingent on Minnesota amateur qualifying schedule.  Will pass if the best course for my game (eg big fairways small greens) is holding qualifying July 1. 



Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on October 20, 2011, 10:45:11 PM
If he's dressing like a barrister, I'll wear my judicial robe!

I'll be sure to show up dressed like a solicitor.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kris Shreiner on October 21, 2011, 08:32:23 AM
Eric,

Sounds like a superb outing! I'm in if I can clear a project I've committed to that should finish just prior to those dates. It will be nice to see all the efforts by Chris, TD and the rest of the posse at DR.

Let me know when the deposit is due.


Cheers,
Kris 8)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mark Johnson on October 21, 2011, 10:24:56 AM
out of curiosity, what is the format? match/medal?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 21, 2011, 10:41:15 AM
Mark,

The format is a gallimaufry. 2 person teams with handicaps over 45 holes. Friday evening we'll do a 9 hole elimination shoot out plus a smidgen of cross country golf. Maybe some basketball...Atari, Asteroids, and whatever else you guys like.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on October 21, 2011, 10:49:33 AM
Mark,

The format is a gallimaufry. 2 person teams with handicaps over 45 holes. Friday evening we'll do a 9 hole elimination shoot out plus a smidgen of cross country golf. Maybe some basketball...Atari, Asteroids, and whatever else you guys like.

Saturday nite texas hold em tourney?  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 21, 2011, 11:19:28 AM
KB,

That's an absolute certainty with a few of the guys I know to be coming. We're all lucky there isn't a craps table.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Ron Csigo on October 21, 2011, 11:34:10 AM
Mark,

 Maybe some basketball...


I got skills!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 21, 2011, 11:47:24 AM

I got skills!

The wine tasting will be held in the Founders Room.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Richard Choi on October 21, 2011, 12:40:34 PM
I am shocked that "5thmajor.com" was even available... wow...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mark Johnson on October 21, 2011, 01:01:03 PM
Mark,

The format is a gallimaufry. 2 person teams with handicaps over 45 holes. Friday evening we'll do a 9 hole elimination shoot out plus a smidgen of cross country golf. Maybe some basketball...Atari, Asteroids, and whatever else you guys like.

sounds like a blast.   admittedly i was expecting 72 holes over 2 days from GCAers.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 21, 2011, 01:37:04 PM
I am shocked that "5thmajor.com" was even available... wow...

Rich,

I'm not exactly sure when I registered the domain, maybe 2003?

Mark,

It'll add up to a lot of golf when taking into account the afternoon shootout, plus cross country golf. The fee allows for all day golf, so there really isn't a limit to how many holes you can play.

I just read where Bogey's coming. Awesome!!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Ron Csigo on October 21, 2011, 01:58:00 PM

I got skills!

The wine tasting will be held in the Founders Room.

Oh Kids!!!  Only if others are interested in tasting. 

Otherwise, if the Guinness is flowing, then we should be just fine Mr. Smith.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on October 21, 2011, 01:59:30 PM

I got skills!

The wine tasting will be held in the Founders Room.

Oh Kids!!!  Only if others are interested in tasting. 

Otherwise, if the Guinness is flowing, then we should be just fine Mr. Smith.

Is there no hard liquor on the premises?

Sometimes you want to relax with a jack and coke or vodka/redbull after a round!  :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Tony Weiler on October 21, 2011, 04:06:56 PM
Easy E, I'm a firm maybe!  As I'm no longer a practicing "solicitor" not sure what I'll wear!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on October 21, 2011, 07:28:23 PM
KB,

That's an absolute certainty with a few of the guys I know to be coming. We're all lucky there isn't a craps table.

ummm....why isn't there a craps table?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Chris Johnston on October 21, 2011, 07:47:53 PM
KB,

That's an absolute certainty with a few of the guys I know to be coming. We're all lucky there isn't a craps table.

ummm....why isn't there a craps table?

Nope.  No trees or asphalt either.  Thus, no Double Barky Sparky.

Plenty of hard liquor tho.

Should be fun!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on October 21, 2011, 08:01:33 PM
KB,

That's an absolute certainty with a few of the guys I know to be coming. We're all lucky there isn't a craps table.

ummm....why isn't there a craps table?

Nope.  No trees or asphalt either.  Thus, no Double Barky Sparky.

Plenty of hard liquor tho.

Should be fun!

My feelings are hurt.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JNC Lyon on October 21, 2011, 10:02:14 PM
I might try and be there.  I hear Dismal is a nice place, and I enjoy 17-mile sand entrance roads.  I'll be in touch.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 21, 2011, 11:08:50 PM
...and I enjoy 17-mile sand entrance roads.  I'll be in touch.

Moo.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on October 22, 2011, 01:03:23 AM
I plan on coming.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael George on October 22, 2011, 08:28:39 AM

JC:

No worries.  I have my travel craps table just for these occassions.

Seven out.

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JNC Lyon on October 22, 2011, 08:59:27 AM
...and I enjoy 17-mile sand entrance roads.  I'll be in touch.

Moo.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVRLFqELHXs
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael George on October 22, 2011, 09:09:12 AM
JNC:

I know it is bad form to criticize the host.  But Eric, if you are going to take a video of that drive, I would recommend not to have 3 guys in a car listening to Meatloaf "2 out of 3 ain't bad" - uggghh.  

You have the ultimate golf club with everything that a real man may desire - great golf, ample supplies of alcohol, best football tv room around, huge campfire, my travelling craps table  - - - and guys listening to Meatloaf???

Thank you again for the invitation.  I could not be more appreciative.  However, JNC, you should be in charge of the music.

LOL

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Tim Martin on October 22, 2011, 09:11:58 AM
...and I enjoy 17-mile sand entrance roads.  I'll be in touch.

Moo.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVRLFqELHXs

Besides great golf,food and lodging has to be right up there as one of the best hideouts ever if you are on the lam from creditors,gangsters or a jealous husband.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on October 22, 2011, 09:42:27 AM
I know Michael, I know...why couldn't Whitty have started filming minutes earlier when we were jamming to Warrant? :D

Next year I'm driving from Omaha with JC and Cheech and whoever else wants to join us for 370 miles of Gaga.

Edit - I just checked the travel log - it was Whitesnake, not Warrant.  ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JNC Lyon on October 22, 2011, 09:55:19 AM
JNC:

I know it is bad form to criticize the host.  But Eric, if you are going to take a video of that drive, I would recommend not to have 3 guys in a car listening to Meatloaf "2 out of 3 ain't bad" - uggghh.  

You have the ultimate golf club with everything that a real man may desire - great golf, ample supplies of alcohol, best football tv room around, huge campfire, my travelling craps table  - - - and guys listening to Meatloaf???

Thank you again for the invitation.  I could not be more appreciative.  However, JNC, you should be in charge of the music.

LOL



Allman Brothers? Grateful Dead? Zeppelin? Skynyrd? Coltrane? Taylor Swift?  All good choices in my book, and I'll make sure one of them is on for the next journey.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael George on October 22, 2011, 10:08:12 AM
JNC:

You cannot get much lower than Meatloaf so any of your choices will be better.

However, your inclusion of Taylor Swift after the first 5 is interesting.  I actually like her music and would welcome her at the 5th Major.  However, in gca terms, it is like saying your favorite courses are Dismal River, Sand Hills, Ballyneal, Prairie Dunes and . . . Trump National (pick one).  I enjoy playing the Trump courses (besides the obligatory waterfall) so it is not a problem, but something doesn't fit.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JNC Lyon on October 22, 2011, 10:13:35 AM
I'm a big Taylor fan, but more generally, I'm a big country fan, which, in many ways, is very close to 70s Southern rock.  As for the Trump National comparison, well, I guess T-Swift is a bit of a guilty pleasure.  Maybe a good thread idea!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael George on October 22, 2011, 10:17:20 AM

Listen, I get it.  I like country music also.  BTW - my guilty listening (and looking) pleasure is Katy Perry.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on November 02, 2011, 01:16:13 PM
Ok fellas. Sock it to me. You can now officially register for next year's event.

Go to 5thmajor.com (http://5thmajor.com) , click on Register Here (http://5thmajor.com/Register.htm) and follow the instructions.

Over 30 players thus far have indicated they are coming out next summer. A heckuva good start!

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Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Garland Bayley on November 02, 2011, 05:53:34 PM
...and I enjoy 17-mile sand entrance roads.  I'll be in touch.

Moo.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVRLFqELHXs

Those attending please be aware that a GPS device is required for the entrance road lest you be tempted to turn off on a cow path.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on November 02, 2011, 06:19:54 PM
That's the problem sometimes with GPS, Garland. The damn Garmin took us that way!

I learned this last time with Kavanaugh that when coming from Denver you need to go a bit further east on the interstate to North Platte, then reprogram to Dismal from there. The paved drive is a lot less stressful, but it is by no means a piece of cake either!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Daryn_Soldan on November 02, 2011, 07:37:50 PM
What's wrong with cow paths??? I'm guessing I can point the truck north and make it up from central Kansas on nothing but cow paths and the odd gravel road :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on November 02, 2011, 07:39:45 PM
I wish I still had my FJ.  I could mke my own trail in!!  :P
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on November 03, 2011, 12:02:12 AM
If I change my mind and drive to 5th Major next year will I need to rent an SUV to get there or will a regular car get through with no problems?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on November 03, 2011, 12:15:15 AM
If I change my mind and drive to 5th Major next year will I need to rent an SUV to get there or will a regular car get through with no problems?

Sam,

Any car will get you there. The paved drive is one lane most of the way, so there are a couple of spots where you reach the top of a hill and will want to approach cautiously, anticipating any oncoming vehicles on the other side. The pavement widens as well at these points to help in this regard.

Glad you're coming. Hope the rest of your trip lines up as well. :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on November 03, 2011, 12:16:23 AM
If I change my mind and drive to 5th Major next year will I need to rent an SUV to get there or will a regular car get through with no problems?

Sam,

Any car will get you there. The paved drive is one lane most of the way, so there are a couple of spots where you reach the top of a hill and will want to approach cautiously, anticipating any oncoming vehicles on the other side. The pavement widens as well at these points to help in this regard.

Glad you're coming. Hope the rest of your trip lines up as well. :)


Like I said last night, I am not going to do to much until yalls hijinks take shape and then plan.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on November 03, 2011, 12:30:20 AM
Who knows? A couple of friends asked about flying out there on Monday and staying all week! I told 'em if they wanted to do that, then I'd gladly try to do the same. But, we're still what, 8 months out? There'll be some interesting options develop for sure. I like the idea of 7 steaks, 7 ways...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Chris Johnston on November 03, 2011, 12:44:52 AM
Who knows? A couple of friends asked about flying out there on Monday and staying all week! I told 'em if they wanted to do that, then I'd gladly try to do the same. But, we're still what, 8 months out? There'll be some interesting options develop for sure. I like the idea of 7 steaks, 7 ways...
NOw, that sounds fun.  Might I suggest a pork chop to break things up!

T5M is shaping up to be a very fun event.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on November 03, 2011, 12:50:46 AM
D'oh! A stack of bacon wrapped shrimp might also work well. Are you still out there, wrapping things up?? I saw snow and coooold temps in the forecast today...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Chris Johnston on November 03, 2011, 12:52:31 AM
D'oh! A stack of bacon wrapped shrimp might also work well. Are you still out there, wrapping things up?? I saw snow and coooold temps in the forecast today...

Back in Jackson Hole.  Return to Mullen mid Nov for blowout. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on November 18, 2011, 11:31:42 AM
GRATUITOUS UPDATE:

So far we have 32 on the list for next June and I count 9 deposits received. Plenty of cash to get me to Disney, so thanks everyone! Just kidding, CJ. ;D

I'll get the list posted when I get back. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael Whitaker on November 18, 2011, 11:46:08 AM
Eric will not "steer" you wrong on how to get to Dismal River:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVRLFqELHXs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Chris Johnston on November 18, 2011, 11:51:08 AM
I can't wait!  May RMize the greens, 14 sounds about right for this crew!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael George on November 18, 2011, 11:53:36 AM
Eric will not "steer" you wrong on how to get to Dismal River:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVRLFqELHXs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Michael - was that your Meatloaf cd?  Eric won't give me an answer.  Honestly, I did not think anyone other than high school girls in the 70's listened to him.  Did "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" come on next?  Love the video, but how do you post it with that music selection.

This video could have a cut in the middle of it where the Miller Light girl tells the guys to 'man up".
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Brandon Urban on November 18, 2011, 12:03:45 PM
Cannot wait for this event. It was pretty awesome of Eric to be so welcoming to a relatively new guy on this site.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and enjoying a great golf course.
Oh, and did somebody say Atari???
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael George on November 18, 2011, 12:19:47 PM
Chris:

I am really looking forward to this weekend - going to be the highlight of my 2012.  I have not been to Dismal yet but it looks spectacular.  However, you can make the course as hard as you want, I will still beat Eric, Mac, John and yourself --- as shown by the US in the Pres. Cup, skill always trumps local knowledge.  ???  

Also, since people don't want you talking about Dismal or the Sand Hills region anymore - or a topic that you actually have personal knowledge about - I am volunteering to take up the role as propagandist for Dismal and the Sand Hills region - a topic that I have no personal knowledge about and only know what I have read.  This is good because then my posts will fit in better with the most of the other posts.  God forbid someone that owns one of the few clubs in the Sand Hills region be able to compare what is going on at Ballyneal with their experience.   ;)

Also, I met Sven at a gca event earlier this year and he is a really good guy - just wrong on this issue (something that I do have personal knowledge about).  Eric and you have to get him to Dismal for the 5th Major.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Michael Whitaker on November 18, 2011, 12:25:18 PM
Eric will not "steer" you wrong on how to get to Dismal River:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVRLFqELHXs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Michael - was that your Meatloaf cd?  Eric won't give me an answer.  Honestly, I did not think anyone other than high school girls in the 70's listened to him.  Did "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" come on next?  Love the video, but how do you post it with that music selection.

This video could have a cut in the middle of it where the Miller Light girl tells the guys to 'man up".

It was the radio... Eric picked the channel!  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on November 18, 2011, 12:27:45 PM
I'm looking forward to this as well.

And with putting generally being my strongest suit, I look forward to playing 14s....that and I've never played on greens that were more than about 10-11, so it'll be interesting to see how insane they get. 

P.S.  I just love those 9 footers that have about 5 feet of break!!  ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on November 18, 2011, 12:45:58 PM
George Michael,

Would you believe we listened to the same radio station from the time we left Ben Cox's house to the time we arrived at Dismal? I reckon that's some massive wattage coming out of Ogallala (I think it was?)! Didn't hear any of your songs, btw. ;) ;D

And of course I'd like to meet Sven. I think he knows he's welcome, but if not, he does now. :)


Brandon,

Glad you're coming. Decided on a partner yet?


Whit (and JNC),

We'll never live this down you know.


CJ and Kalen,

Running them at 14 out there with 3 pins on the green shouldn't be any more difficult than running them at 9-10 and just the one pin, no? I'm sure Jagger's more familiar now with the preferred set up for a 'Major' ;D.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Cory Lewis on November 18, 2011, 12:47:19 PM
I'm mailing my deposit in today.  If there is a shortest drive contest, my partner and I will win that one hands down!  My only question is what's the buy in going to be for the Texas Hold'em Tournament Saturday night?  I plan on winning back my entry fee!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Brandon Urban on November 18, 2011, 12:55:07 PM
Eric,

My buddy Barry will be joining me. He is a better golfer than me, but not anywhere near as good looking!
He was blown away when I showed him some pictures of DR.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on November 18, 2011, 01:11:44 PM
Did someone say texas hold em tourney?  I'm in for sure.  Sorry Cory, but I'm taking down the big pots!! :)

Eric,

I don't have a partner, but I'm hoping/guessing someone will two step with me!  ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on November 18, 2011, 01:21:06 PM
Eric will not "steer" you wrong on how to get to Dismal River:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVRLFqELHXs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Michael - was that your Meatloaf cd?  Eric won't give me an answer.  Honestly, I did not think anyone other than high school girls in the 70's listened to him.  Did "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" come on next?  Love the video, but how do you post it with that music selection.

This video could have a cut in the middle of it where the Miller Light girl tells the guys to 'man up".

It was the radio... Eric picked the channel!  ;D


To be honest, can you think of anything else you'd rather be listening to than Meatloaf while driving down a road with cows on it?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Jud_T on November 18, 2011, 02:24:38 PM



To be honest, can you think of anything else you'd rather be listening to than Meatloaf while driving down a road with cows on it?


"It Ain't the Meat, It's the Motion", by Southside Johnny and the Jukes
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on November 18, 2011, 02:25:21 PM






To be honest, can you think of anything else you'd rather be listening to than Meatloaf while driving down a road with cows on it?
[/quote]

"It Ain't the Meat, it's the Motion", by Southside Johnny and the Jukes
[/quote]

Dork ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on November 18, 2011, 09:01:43 PM
I'm mailing my deposit in today.  If there is a shortest drive contest, my partner and I will win that one hands down!  My only question is what's the buy in going to be for the Texas Hold'em Tournament Saturday night?  I plan on winning back my entry fee!


Why are you dogging me?

Our boy Cory doesn't drink but I will drink his share and then some and he gets a hard-on when someone mentions poker.

I am looking forward to the event, I just hope nobody from Penn St or Syracuse comes because I'm young and don't play that game.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on November 18, 2011, 09:50:43 PM


Why are you dogging me?

Our boy Cory doesn't drink but I will drink his share and then some and he gets a hard-on when someone mentions poker.

I am looking forward to the event, I just hope nobody from Penn St or Syracuse comes because I'm young and don't play that game.

Well, if it's not too soon for that then it isn't too soon for me to ask if anyone wants to meet up in Denver and play Ballyneal on the way to Dismal.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on November 18, 2011, 10:02:57 PM


Why are you dogging me?

Our boy Cory doesn't drink but I will drink his share and then some and he gets a hard-on when someone mentions poker.

I am looking forward to the event, I just hope nobody from Penn St or Syracuse comes because I'm young and don't play that game.

Well, if it's not too soon for that then it isn't too soon for me to ask if anyone wants to meet up in Denver and play Ballyneal on the way to Dismal.   ;D ;D

Eric and Mac and I were supposed to do that but then Eric said something about banks. That's okay, we've got plenty of options, the Sand Hills are over saturated with courses.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Bill_McBride on November 18, 2011, 10:20:26 PM
How does one get to Dismal River?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on November 18, 2011, 10:22:02 PM
How does one get to Dismal River?

Fly to Denver or Omaha, drive 5 hours.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Rob Rigg on November 18, 2011, 10:31:57 PM
Is it better to drive from Denver or connect to North Platte and drive up to Mullen?

I thought that drive was more like 6 hours from memory? Could be wrong. Driver faster?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on November 18, 2011, 10:42:31 PM
How does one get to Dismal River?

You could drive like us. I am going to try and sucker in David, what does he drive?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: John Kavanaugh on November 18, 2011, 10:46:18 PM
Is it better to drive from Denver or connect to North Platte and drive up to Mullen?

I thought that drive was more like 6 hours from memory? Could be wrong. Driver faster?

My favorite trip has been to fly into Omaha, travel across the state playing multiple courses and fly back home out of Denver. Southwest does not charge extra for one way tickets.

Flying into North Platte would save you less than one hour given connections. I don't see it worth the risk.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Howard Riefs on November 18, 2011, 10:54:05 PM

My favorite trip has been to fly into Omaha, travel across the state playing multiple courses and fly back home out of Denver. Southwest does not charge extra for one way tickets.


Side benefit is only encountering the aroma of the feedlots on I-76 one time.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Rob Rigg on November 18, 2011, 10:56:10 PM
Thanks JK - That's good to know if I'm heading out that direction.

Only an hour flight from PHX to DEN - then an hour to get out of the stupid airport and get the car - then 5ish hours. Piece of cake.

Drove it last time and wondered if flying to NP would have been worth it - obv not.

I love Southwest - crazy cheap flights if you book ahead and 2 free bags - dig it.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on January 06, 2012, 11:57:43 AM
We're at 38 thus far, so a little more than halfway to a full house. All are welcome!

Chris says we might even get to go cow tipping one night; or frog gig the Dismal - so sign up and book your plane tickets. This will be the best golf trip of your week!!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on January 07, 2012, 10:35:25 AM
We're at 38 thus far, so a little more than halfway to a full house. All are welcome!

Chris says we might even get to go cow tipping one night; or frog gig the Dismal - so sign up and book your plane tickets. This will be the best golf trip of your week!!

REGISTRATION LIST (http://tinyurl.com/5thMajor)
Mark Saltzman
Ron Hendren
Greg Krueger
Brandon Urban
Barry Watts
Mark Smolens
Nick Feinberg
Sam Morrow
Cory Lewis
Michael Christensen
Mike Hogan
Mac Plumart
John Lyon
Michael George
Dave George
Aaron Lepp
Joe Morris
Mike Hendren
Kris Shreiner
Kalen Braley
Ward Peyronnin
Ron Csigo
JC Jones
Tony Weiler
TJ Patterson
Daryn Soldan
Brian Graham
Mike Denny
Chris Johnston
Eric Smith
John Kavanaugh
JK Guest 1
JK Guest 2
JK Guest 3
JK Guest 4
JK Guest 5
JK Guest 6
Wade Schueneman

You can register and send deposits via this link: http://5thmajor.com/Register.htm

Great to see it coming along, thanks Eric!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 16, 2012, 01:44:40 PM
A heads up that we're a little over 4 months away from the event so I'd like to ask those who haven't sent in their deposits to plan to do so by March 30 in order to allow the club to plan accordingly. We're currently at 44 players - with plenty of room for more so if you're on the fence you still have some time to work on those hall passes. ;D

Also, if anyone would like to come out earlier in the week please let me know as a few of us are planning on arriving late Tuesday night and playing all day Wednesday and Thursday before the 5th Major begins on Friday at 1:00.

Lastly, any partner requests and/or pairing requests you all may have please shoot em my way and the steering committee will get to work on making this year's event the best it can be. I appreciate all of you who are making the effort to attend this year. It's going to be a great time.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mac Plumart on February 16, 2012, 01:57:25 PM
Eric...isn't Carson coming as well?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 16, 2012, 02:06:46 PM
Lastly, any partner requests and/or pairing requests you all may have please shoot em my way and the steering committee will get to work on making this year's event the best it can be. I appreciate all of you who are making the effort to attend this year. It's going to be a great time.
Eric,

I have a question for the steering committee.  Since my partner is probably going to cancel because he's a wuss ;D, but he's already paid his deposit, I assume that means I get to use his deposit towards my entry fee right?  As for my replacement partner, give me somebody who plays about the same speed as Mac to balance me out ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 16, 2012, 02:13:42 PM
Eric...isn't Carson coming as well?

He's on the list. #41 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AreepRsmfba8dHdvSm1iQ2FkM0xOaWI2MEpXR3dhbnc&pli=1#gid=0).

Cory,

Don't count Sam out yet!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JNC Lyon on February 16, 2012, 06:59:33 PM
Who is driving back on Monday?  I have a flight out Monday morning, but Big E and co. seem to be heading back Sunday...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 16, 2012, 07:04:09 PM
What airport?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JNC Lyon on February 16, 2012, 07:04:32 PM
What airport?

Denver International
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 16, 2012, 07:06:26 PM
Nevermind, sorry.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 16, 2012, 08:02:33 PM
Patron,

Why not just go back with us and stay at an airport hotel with a shuttle?
We aren't flying out until 7:30 that night so definitely playing golf on Sunday before leaving for Denver.

Sam,

Flying in to DEN? We'll haul you too pal!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JNC Lyon on February 16, 2012, 08:20:18 PM
Oh word, good call on that one.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 16, 2012, 08:22:27 PM
Thanks but I am driving.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 16, 2012, 11:30:06 PM
Why isn't Clayman on the list?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 17, 2012, 12:35:30 AM
Why isn't Clayman on the list?

Well it certainly would be a major downer without the A man on campus. He mentioned to me that he may have an opportunity to go overseas this summer so for now it's still too soon to commit. I'm hoping we see him.

Btw, we're going to go ahead and cap the field at 48 in order to get started with game planning - so a reminder to everyone on the list (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AreepRsmfba8dHdvSm1iQ2FkM0xOaWI2MEpXR3dhbnc&pli=1#gid=0) to please be sure to get your deposits sent in before April 1. If there are spots available at that time we may extend it out for a bit in order to achieve #'s to round out foursomes.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 17, 2012, 12:37:17 AM
Why isn't Clayman on the list?

Well it certainly would be a major downer without the A man on campus. He mentioned to me that he may have an opportunity to go overseas this summer so for now it's still too soon to commit. I'm hoping we see him.

Btw, we're going to go ahead and cap the field at 48 in order to get started with game planning - so a reminder to everyone on the list (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AreepRsmfba8dHdvSm1iQ2FkM0xOaWI2MEpXR3dhbnc&pli=1#gid=0) to please be sure to get your deposits sent in before April 1. If there are spots available at that time we may extend it out for a bit in order to achieve #'s to round out foursomes.


If we already sent our deposits to we get some kind of award? I was thinking a trophy or some such or not getting stuck in a cabin with Cory.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on February 17, 2012, 11:42:53 AM
I know its cliche but...

..check is in the mail.  Looking forward to the festivities!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Greg Krueger on February 17, 2012, 03:05:45 PM
Just booked my flight...looking forward to it!! :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 17, 2012, 05:36:10 PM
Eric,

Planning question for you.  I see on the website that the format is 54 hole Net Better Ball.  Are we playing 18 each day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or are we playing 36 one of the first two days with Sunday being optional?  Thanks.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 17, 2012, 06:23:49 PM
Eric,

Planning question for you.  I see on the website that the format is 54 hole Net Better Ball.  Are we playing 18 each day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or are we playing 36 one of the first two days with Sunday being optional?  Thanks.

Cory:

Everyone's entry fee includes all day golf on each of the three days (Fri-Sun), however the tournament begins Friday at 1:00, playing 27 holes. Saturday we'll get started after breakfast playing another 27 holes to finish the 5th Major. Folks will obviously want to have a look at the new course and can take the afternoon to do so or play more golf and/or choose to do so on Sunday. Plan to play a ton of golf!

Kalen, Greg: Awesome! Well done.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Dan Herrmann on February 17, 2012, 10:43:43 PM
If anybody is on the fence, let me be the guy that pushes you.  Eric does an AMAZING job, and we had the best time - truly great folks, great golf, and a great vacation.

The Sandhills of Nebraska are one of the most awe inspiring places I've ever been.   
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mac Plumart on February 17, 2012, 10:49:28 PM
The Sandhills of Nebraska are one of the most awe inspiring places I've ever been.

You can say that again!!  Life-changer for me.



Eric does an AMAZING job.

As far as Eric being amazing.  Eh.  I'm not so sure about that.   :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 18, 2012, 08:43:47 AM
Dan,

Thanks. You're too kind. Rounding up a bunch of golf nuts for a long weekend in Nebraska gives me a huge buzz. Having said that, for me, meeting people like you and Laura, knowing how far you traveled last year to make it out there and then seeing how genuinely happy you both were to be there, there really isn't anything more rewarding than that.

The response leading up to this one has been nothing short of amazing. I do love the planning part but despise the 'game day'working part - I want to play and (attempt to) compete, but mostly unwind and have fun like everyone else. That's where our friend and PGA Professional Greg Dennis comes in. [Thank God!] With the group being finalized over the next few weeks he's already begun making preparations to ensure that the 2012 5th Major runs as smooth as a baby's bottom. No odd #'s and half teams (I hope!) this year, Sir! We'll have a proper field of 24 teams (and maybe just a few more ;) ) looking to have their names etched on the Nicklaus Trophy. Like Messrs Saltzman and Hendren did last July:

(http://www.5thmajor.com/5th%20major%2011%20winners.jpg)


3 more added to the list (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AreepRsmfba8dHdvSm1iQ2FkM0xOaWI2MEpXR3dhbnc&pli=1#gid=0) in the last 24 hours. Welcome Mike Hamilton, Anonymous and Anonymous' partner.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Dan Herrmann on February 18, 2012, 09:02:14 AM
Oh yeah, a friggin Canuck won last year! :) :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on February 18, 2012, 11:30:39 AM
Eric,

For those of us who don't have a partner yet, do you need our handicaps, or does it matter?

Kalen
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 18, 2012, 12:14:09 PM
Eric,

For those of us who don't have a partner yet, do you need our handicaps, or does it matter?

Kalen

Kalen,

Master Yoda says: "When played in spring and summer you have, handicap then, require we will" ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 18, 2012, 04:39:01 PM
Eric,

For those of us who don't have a partner yet, do you need our handicaps, or does it matter?

Kalen

Kalen,

Master Yoda says: "When played in spring and summer you have, handicap then, require we will" ;D

I hope to be a 14 by summer.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on February 18, 2012, 07:47:14 PM
Eric,

Can you pair me with Mike Chirstensen?  It would really mean a lot to me.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 18, 2012, 07:57:58 PM
Eric,

Can you pair me with Mike Chirstensen?  It would really mean a lot to me.

Sure, I guess. That would free me up to play with JNC, though that means I'd have to walk every round. On second thought...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 18, 2012, 07:58:54 PM
Eric,

Can you pair me with Mike Chirstensen?  It would really mean a lot to me.

Sure, I guess. That would free me up to play with JNC, though that means I'd have to walk every round. On second thought...

How is pace of play at the event?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 18, 2012, 08:10:21 PM
Eric,

Can you pair me with Mike Chirstensen?  It would really mean a lot to me.

Sure, I guess. That would free me up to play with JNC, though that means I'd have to walk every round. On second thought...

How is pace of play at the event?

.5 beers / hole. Looking for you to bump the average.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 18, 2012, 08:12:01 PM
Eric,

Can you pair me with Mike Chirstensen?  It would really mean a lot to me.

Sure, I guess. That would free me up to play with JNC, though that means I'd have to walk every round. On second thought...

How is pace of play at the event?

.5 beers / hole. Looking for you to bump the average.


I don't drink beer. Where is the closest liquor store? I need to stock up before hand. :D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Brandon Urban on February 18, 2012, 08:33:44 PM
So psyched for this event The hardest part is trying to narrow down the options on the way to Dismal. Thinking Wildhorse and Awarii right now since we're coming from the east.
Anybody else going to be in that neck of the woods earlier in the week?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 18, 2012, 08:41:07 PM
Sam,

Load up at the bar. I can't believe you don't drink beer. Allergies?

JC,

Christensen just mailed me and said thanks but he isn't going to go pick you up at the train station in BFE!  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on February 18, 2012, 08:51:05 PM
I was on that email, too.  Work on your reading skills, Red. 

I wouldn't take him from you, anyways.  I know that you two can't live without each other.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 18, 2012, 08:52:45 PM
I was on that email, too.  Work on your reading skills, Red. 

I wouldn't take him from you, anyways.  I know that you two can't live without each other.

I just wanted to zing you on the Internet!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on February 18, 2012, 08:57:07 PM
Time to give that tired schtick some pine.... ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 18, 2012, 09:03:06 PM
Speaking of pine...I'm sitting at a college basketball game typing away on my phone. Gotta run!

But first...Sir Peter Pittock just signed up for the major! 8)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 18, 2012, 09:07:47 PM
Sam,

Load up at the bar. I can't believe you don't drink beer. Allergies?

JC,

Christensen just mailed me and said thanks but he isn't going to go pick you up at the train station in BFE!  ;D

Beer is for the great unwashed. I drink a little beer but prefer hard booze. I'm enjoying a Saturday evening screwdriver as we speak.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Jason Walker on February 18, 2012, 09:08:42 PM
Only thing better than a Saturday evening screwdriver is a Sunday morning screwdriver!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 18, 2012, 09:08:54 PM
So psyched for this event The hardest part is trying to narrow down the options on the way to Dismal. Thinking Wildhorse and Awarii right now since we're coming from the east.
Anybody else going to be in that neck of the woods earlier in the week?

Where are you guys coming from? I will probably be at Prairie Club on Wednesday and or Thursday. Planning on playing Awarii or Wildhorse on Monday morning, if Clayman is around I might go play Bayside.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 18, 2012, 09:09:30 PM
Only thing better than a Saturday evening screwdriver is a Sunday morning screwdriver!

I love a good bloody mary in the morning, or afternoon, or evening.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on February 18, 2012, 09:10:23 PM
Sam,

Load up at the bar. I can't believe you don't drink beer. Allergies?

JC,

Christensen just mailed me and said thanks but he isn't going to go pick you up at the train station in BFE!  ;D

Beer is for the great unwashed. I drink a little beer but prefer hard booze. I'm enjoying a Saturday evening screwdriver as we speak.

I am certainly unwashed but one thing I am not is a drinker of mixed drinks made to make liquor more palatable to the fairer sex. ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 18, 2012, 09:11:58 PM
Sam,

Load up at the bar. I can't believe you don't drink beer. Allergies?

JC,

Christensen just mailed me and said thanks but he isn't going to go pick you up at the train station in BFE!  ;D

Beer is for the great unwashed. I drink a little beer but prefer hard booze. I'm enjoying a Saturday evening screwdriver as we speak.

I am certainly unwashed but one thing I am not is a drinker of mixed drinks made to make liquor more palatable to the fairer sex. ;D

Vodka and oj is hardly a cosmo. :D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Jason Walker on February 18, 2012, 09:17:04 PM
I thought the entire purpose of a screwdriver was to just 'get right' prior to an early morning tee time.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 18, 2012, 09:18:10 PM
I thought the entire purpose of a screwdriver was to just 'get right' prior to an early morning tee time.

Either way it sure is tasty.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JC Jones on February 18, 2012, 09:18:28 PM
Sam,

Load up at the bar. I can't believe you don't drink beer. Allergies?

JC,

Christensen just mailed me and said thanks but he isn't going to go pick you up at the train station in BFE!  ;D

Beer is for the great unwashed. I drink a little beer but prefer hard booze. I'm enjoying a Saturday evening screwdriver as we speak.

I am certainly unwashed but one thing I am not is a drinker of mixed drinks made to make liquor more palatable to the fairer sex. ;D

Vodka and oj is hardly a cosmo. :D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on February 24, 2012, 12:58:16 PM
After hearing testimonials from Brother Eric at "Thaw Out" and watching the YouTube video of the drive in.
I would think the steaks are rather tasty.

I'm in.
 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on February 24, 2012, 01:03:07 PM
We still planning on doing a Texas Hold em tourney on one or more nights?

I need to pay for my travel costs somehow!!   ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Sam Morrow on February 24, 2012, 01:09:28 PM
We still planning on doing a Texas Hold em tourney on one or more nights?

I need to pay for my travel costs somehow!!   ;)

Be careful, Cory is a shark.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: JNC Lyon on February 24, 2012, 02:51:58 PM
Wait, Big E and I as a two-man team? We better get a second-place trophy made up so everyone else has a reason to show up...

...of course, the way I drove it this weekend I'll be using a foster on every hole at Dismal.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Eric Smith on February 24, 2012, 03:01:07 PM
After hearing testimonials from Brother Eric at "Thaw Out" and watching the YouTube video of the drive in.
I would think the steaks are rather tasty.

I'm in.
 

Doc -  your note made my day. And your teaming with Chris Shaida!! Wow - is this going to be fun.

Hey Kalen -  I expect there will be card games going all night long! Watch out for Jake Spoon...plus don't forget Mike George is bringing his craps table..

Patron - You deserve a much better partner than I.  I understand JC Jones is available...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on February 24, 2012, 04:27:49 PM
After hearing testimonials from Brother Eric at "Thaw Out" and watching the YouTube video of the drive in.
I would think the steaks are rather tasty.

I'm in.
 

Doc -  your note made my day. And your teaming with Chris Shaida!! Wow - is this going to be fun.

Hey Kalen -  I expect there will be card games going all night long! Watch out for Jake Spoon...plus don't forget Mike George is bringing his craps table..

Patron - You deserve a much better partner than I.  I understand JC Jones is available...

Chris and I are embarking on a total training program for our team. I spoke with Chris today and he was in the midst of heat training. I am working on proper hydration this evening. We have contacted Tiger, himself, regarding a putting lesson. The design group at Under Armour who designed The University of Maryland's football uniforms is designing our team wear. To quote either Joliet Jake or Elwood Blues, "We're on a mission from God."
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Tony Weiler on February 24, 2012, 05:06:55 PM
One thing I know about Chris S., is he likes a good cigar!  And so do I? 

Eric, I don't have a partner, but I'd prefer a 14 handicap who regularly breaks 80.  Thanks.  TW
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on February 24, 2012, 05:38:10 PM
Tony,

Someone like this?   ;D

(http://www.diversespecialties.com/gallery/gallery_images/sandbagger-2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Carson Pilcher on February 24, 2012, 06:03:33 PM
Guys, I am so excited about this that I can hardly wait.  Great golf, meat, texas hold 'em, bourbon and an evening putting green!  It's what dreams are made of.

I am up for any "pre-game" golf on the days leading up as well.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Tom_Doak on February 24, 2012, 07:19:56 PM
Do I have to send in a deposit for this?  Or can we take it out of the budget for course number II ?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Mac Plumart on February 24, 2012, 08:22:37 PM
Please send you deposit asap!!

 :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Mac Plumart on February 24, 2012, 08:24:02 PM
One thing I know about Chris S., is he likes a good cigar!  And so do I? 

Eric, I don't have a partner, but I'd prefer a 14 handicap who regularly breaks 80.  Thanks.  TW

I'll partner with you Tony.

But I'm an 8 handicap who regularly breaks 90 (the wrong way).   ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Chris Johnston on February 24, 2012, 08:26:35 PM
Do I have to send in a deposit for this?  Or can we take it out of the budget for course number II ?

I guess "anonymous" is no longer so.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Cory Lewis on February 24, 2012, 08:36:34 PM
Be careful, Cory is a shark.
Damn Sam.  I haven't played live poker in over a year and your already giving me a reputation?  Unless we all get on our computers and play on the internet I don't thing I'm going to do that well.  The only thing that may work to my advantage is I, of course, will be the most sober player at the table ;D

We should try to get a count for how many people are playing poker so we know if some of us should bring extra chips and cards.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Kalen Braley on February 24, 2012, 11:19:19 PM
Be careful, Cory is a shark.
Damn Sam.  I haven't played live poker in over a year and your already giving me a reputation?  Unless we all get on our computers and play on the internet I don't thing I'm going to do that well.  The only thing that may work to my advantage is I, of course, will be the most sober player at the table ;D

We should try to get a count for how many people are playing poker so we know if some of us should bring extra chips and cards.

So far its me and you partner.  With two decks of cards and a few hundred thousand in chips we can do a simple $40 buy in or something and play no limit.  Depending on how many jump in pay out the top 2 or 3 or something...thats a fun format I've found.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Tony Weiler on February 24, 2012, 11:24:09 PM
Tony,

Someone like this?   ;D

(http://www.diversespecialties.com/gallery/gallery_images/sandbagger-2.jpg)

Kalen, that is perfect!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Tony Weiler on February 24, 2012, 11:28:05 PM
Do I have to send in a deposit for this?  Or can we take it out of the budget for course number II ?

Tom, you might be the only one at the 5th Major who has the legitimate excuse of "Sorry guys, I need to be in Rio tomorrow" to bow out.  Of course, if I'm in Kalen's hold 'em game, I might try the same thing!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River (June 29-July 1)
Post by: Tony Weiler on February 24, 2012, 11:28:52 PM
One thing I know about Chris S., is he likes a good cigar!  And so do I? 

Eric, I don't have a partner, but I'd prefer a 14 handicap who regularly breaks 80.  Thanks.  TW

I'll partner with you Tony.

But I'm an 8 handicap who regularly breaks 90 (the wrong way).   ;D
Any day, my friend, any day!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 25, 2012, 09:26:20 AM
Do I have to send in a deposit for this?  Or can we take it out of the budget for course number II ?

  I'll check my schedule. I think I'll be open to caddy.

  Anthony

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Mac Plumart on February 25, 2012, 10:49:23 AM
I need a caddy!!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 25, 2012, 07:57:07 PM
I need a caddy!!

  I may misspell your name on my back.

  Anthony

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Mac Plumart on February 25, 2012, 08:05:14 PM
I need a caddy!!

  I may misspell your name on my back.

  Anthony


Know worries.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Chris Johnston on February 27, 2012, 09:19:02 PM
Just paired up with JohnNeverChokes Lyon, sponsored by Patron. 

He should change his last name to LION, cause that's how the kid plays!

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Scott Szabo on February 27, 2012, 10:08:47 PM
I'm thinking the club may make more on beverage sales than golf and lodging with this group! ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on February 27, 2012, 11:16:46 PM
Scott,

You got that right!


JNC & CJ,

Your team chemistry is going to blow. One of you walking while the other rides? Hmm...it will free up space for the 5 Gallon Bucket of BUDS®, so what the hell do I know...you may have found the winning formula!!

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/Dismal%20River%20weekend%2010%201%202011/f37736da.jpg?t=1317922846)

Do I have to send in a deposit for this?  Or can we take it out of the budget for course number II ?

Tom,

To answer your question - no, you do not have to send a deposit. George Bros. Gaming Tables, Inc. is underwriting the entry fee.;)

I do highly recommend you take up Anthony on his offer to carry your bag! I've used him a couple of times and give him high marks for the most part. I suspect he'll do a fine job for you out at Dismal, seeing as there aren't any shade trees on the golf course.

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/photo-1825.jpg)

Lastly, the prospect of a guided tour of No.2 that weekend by you and (hopefully) Don and Brian is about as good as it gets here at Golf Club Atlas IMO. I sincerely hope you can make it.


Hey, Rob Miller in Tokyo just signed up...53! 8)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on February 28, 2012, 07:53:23 AM
CARPOOLING

Several have messaged me re: getting there from airports in Denver and Omaha. I suggest getting together in groups and renting cars, mini vans or SUVs for the journey. If you would like to do so, post here with flight times and I'll help to sort it out. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Michael George on February 28, 2012, 09:09:26 AM

Eric:

I have a feeling that the money that I could make from being "the house" at a participants blackjack table might be able to pay for my entire trip for 10 years!!!  Also, what is up with the "all initials team" of CJ and JNC or as they will be called after the outing - "Cart Jockey" and "Just Not a Challenge"

If Tom joins the group in Dismal, do you think Jack would come out too to give a 2nd guided tour ;D

I actually am heading to Vegas next week (after all the golfers leave).  After taking down The Venetian casino ;), I should be in fine shape for any wagers in the sand hills - - - which really means after coming home broke from Vegas, I will be hiding money from my wife for 3 1/2 months to cover the Dismal trip. 

Really looking forward to the trip.  Nothing better than beating a golden domer! 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 28, 2012, 09:17:22 AM
CARPOOLING

Several have messaged me re: getting there from airports in Denver and Omaha. I suggest getting together in groups and renting cars, mini vans or SUVs for the journey. If you would like to do so, post here with flight times and I'll help to sort it out. Thanks!


  Eric and I will be leaving two days before and driving from Tennesse. We are stoping in Indiana to pick up Barney. We have room for one more. IM me if you need a ride.

  Anthony

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Mike Hendren on February 28, 2012, 09:36:22 AM
CARPOOLING

Several have messaged me re: getting there from airports in Denver and Omaha. I suggest getting together in groups and renting cars, mini vans or SUVs for the journey. If you would like to do so, post here with flight times and I'll help to sort it out. Thanks!


  Eric and I will be leaving two days before and driving from Tennesse. We are stoping in Indiana to pick up Barney. We have room for one more. IM me if you need a ride.

  Anthony



Ah, the Hillbilly Tour rides again!  I'm tempted.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Chris Johnston on February 28, 2012, 09:41:23 AM

Eric:

I have a feeling that the money that I could make from being "the house" at a participants blackjack table might be able to pay for my entire trip for 10 years!!!  Also, what is up with the "all initials team" of CJ and JNC or as they will be called after the outing - "Cart Jockey" and "Just Not a Challenge"

If Tom joins the group in Dismal, do you think Jack would come out too to give a 2nd guided tour ;D

I actually am heading to Vegas next week (after all the golfers leave).  After taking down The Venetian casino ;), I should be in fine shape for any wagers in the sand hills - - - which really means after coming home broke from Vegas, I will be hiding money from my wife for 3 1/2 months to cover the Dismal trip. 

Really looking forward to the trip.  Nothing better than beating a golden domer! 

Michael -

I promised Patron I would walk...from the cart to Jack's!  May walk the whole thing with my new and very cool "Dismal" MacKenzie.  I just hope my belly outter doesn't slow me down!

Since we don't post scores at Dismal River, the Tournament Chair has assured me an 13-15 handicap.

You may prevail at poker, buit I can all but guarantee Patron and I will win the $20 buy in "Man vs Food" contest if I can avoid the Guinness curse.  Kavanaugh and Smith will be too full of beer to mount but a token challenge.  You see, it takes alot of calories for me to maintain this weight.

And, since you have involked the Domers, you will greatly enjoy your 3:30 A.M. wake-up call, probably not as much as the 4:15 one that will follow.

Old "201" awaits.  Should be fun.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on February 28, 2012, 09:57:52 AM

And, since you have involked the Domers, you will greatly enjoy your 3:30 A.M. wake-up call, probably not as much as the 4:15 one that will follow.


Better watch it Mike, he'll cut the hot water off to your cabin! Seriously!! ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Tim Martin on February 28, 2012, 10:05:19 AM

Eric:

I have a feeling that the money that I could make from being "the house" at a participants blackjack table might be able to pay for my entire trip for 10 years!!!  Also, what is up with the "all initials team" of CJ and JNC or as they will be called after the outing - "Cart Jockey" and "Just Not a Challenge"

If Tom joins the group in Dismal, do you think Jack would come out too to give a 2nd guided tour ;D

I actually am heading to Vegas next week (after all the golfers leave).  After taking down The Venetian casino ;), I should be in fine shape for any wagers in the sand hills - - - which really means after coming home broke from Vegas, I will be hiding money from my wife for 3 1/2 months to cover the Dismal trip. 

Really looking forward to the trip.  Nothing better than beating a golden domer! 

Michael -

I promised Patron I would walk...from the cart to Jack's!  May walk the whole thing with my new and very cool "Dismal" MacKenzie.  I just hope my belly outter doesn't slow me down!

Since we don't post scores at Dismal River, the Tournament Chair has assured me an 13-15 handicap.

You may prevail at poker, buit I can all but guarantee Patron and I will win the $20 buy in "Man vs Food" contest if I can avoid the Guinness curse.  Kavanaugh and Smith will be too full of beer to mount but a token challenge.  You see, it takes alot of calories for me to maintain this weight.

And, since you have involked the Domers, you will greatly enjoy your 3:30 A.M. wake-up call, probably not as much as the 4:15 one that will follow.

Old "201" awaits.  Should be fun.

Pretty smart to grab the 22 year old Energizer Bunny against all these old guys in the heat. I don`t care whether he walks or rides this Lyon kid just keeps on going!!
(http://www.energizer.com/_layouts/Energizer/images/default/bunny.gif)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Mark Saltzman on February 28, 2012, 10:12:07 AM

Since we don't post scores at Dismal River, the Tournament Chair has assured me an 13-15 handicap.


Sounds about right. I'm a 22.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Jud_T on February 28, 2012, 10:27:52 AM

Since we don't post scores at Dismal River, the Tournament Chair has assured me an 13-15 handicap.


Sounds about right. I'm a 22.

I think I know which side I'm wagering on...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on February 28, 2012, 11:31:45 AM


 Wii caddy for food and smokes.

 Anthoney

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Michael George on February 28, 2012, 12:41:51 PM

And, since you have involked the Domers, you will greatly enjoy your 3:30 A.M. wake-up call, probably not as much as the 4:15 one that will follow.


Better watch it Mike, he'll cut the hot water off to your cabin! Seriously!! ;D

If that is the only way he can stop me from whooping his Fighting Irish ***, so be it. ;)  I actually like Notre Dame, but as an Ohio guy (like CJ), the Bucks should come first.  CJ - I will be bringing the Buckeye Battle Cry in my ipod and will be playing it on the first tee of our match!
 

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Chris Johnston on February 28, 2012, 01:39:06 PM
Saltz - The Tournament Chairman has you at a 1, but a case or two of Guinness will get you to, maybe, a 3.  ;) 

Eric - never thought about the hot water.  That's good.  Very, very good.  ;D  Far better than a jar of crickets.

Michael - I'm a Buckeye with a strong current Domer bias.  Head-to-head, I root for the Buckeyes.  There was a time (long ago) when I played (well, I was on the team, anyway) for OSU, so the Buckeye Battle Cry will help.  Now, if Rich Choi has the stones to show up, it just might work.

Anthony - Patron and I are looking for a caddy.  By Eric's photo, you'll fit right in!  Mid round naps are part of the strategy.

Other than carrying my tired butt around, Patron will be responsible for keeping everyone up too late.  Kids don't much need sleep. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on March 01, 2012, 08:50:53 AM


  I think I'm going to bring MOM.

 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 01, 2012, 11:50:55 PM


  I think I'm going to bring MOM.

 

This explanation should be good.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Mike Hamilton on March 05, 2012, 10:09:18 PM
A couple of questions:

Looking to fly into Denver late Wed evening and leave early Mon am.  Are any folks looking to share rides?  Also thinking about trying to get a round in at Ballyneal en route Thursday if possible.

Also I am not yet set up with a partner.  I intend to at least try to walk (there was some discussion of walkability on another thread) so if possible would be great to have another walker in the group.

Thx
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on March 06, 2012, 09:15:13 AM


  I'm looking for a loop.

  Anthony

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on March 06, 2012, 10:02:40 AM
Mike,

Glad you're coming and if you don't have a partner by the weekend, don't worry, a lot of others are in the same boat and I'll be making pairings when the field is finalized in the coming weeks.

Anthony,

Let the bidding (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251011454207#ht_500wt_1413) begin.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Tim Martin on March 06, 2012, 10:11:24 AM
Mike,

Glad you're coming and if you don't have a partner by the weekend, don't worry, a lot of others are in the same boat and I'll be making pairings when the field is finalized in the coming weeks.

Anthony,

Let the bidding (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251011454207#ht_500wt_1413) begin.

Does he room with the winner as well? Man he looks good in whites. ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Matt Bosela on March 06, 2012, 10:20:20 AM
Anthony,

Let the bidding (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251011454207#ht_500wt_1413) begin.

Classic.

I just signed up for the event late last week and I'm really looking forward to renewing some acquaintances, meeting new friends and making donkey calls at the poker table!

Thanks for having us Eric!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on March 06, 2012, 02:20:05 PM


  I can't keep up with all the IMs. Please just go through ebay. See you on the links.

  Tony Two Bags


Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Garland Bayley on March 07, 2012, 12:40:58 AM


  I can't keep up with all the IMs. Please just go through ebay. See you on the links.

  Tony Two Bags




If you laid off the sauce you could get rid of the bags under the eyes.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 07, 2012, 08:59:15 PM
Who won the auction?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on March 07, 2012, 09:10:33 PM
It's a 10 dayer. 1 bid as of yesterday.

Was it you?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 07, 2012, 09:12:11 PM
It's a 10 dayer. 1 bid as of yesterday.

Was it you?

It was not me, I looked, my dental won't cover it.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on March 09, 2012, 07:12:29 AM


  I'm working off some pounds so I can be in top form. I've been sober since December of 2010. Just got cleared to travel. Got new prescription sunglasses . And ordered a couple more caddy overalls. Been studying the course guid. I'll be there a week early so I can study the greens. Everything breaks toward the ocean.

  Anthony

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Mark Smolens on March 09, 2012, 12:47:29 PM
Towards the ocean. . . which one ???
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on March 13, 2012, 08:15:47 PM
Well we've hit 60 (!) thanks to Chris DeNigris and Mike Whitaker. Looks like Mike's 60th birthday party ain't ever gonna end! ;D

Need four more players to round out the perfect match play bracket.

I did receive word from Golf's Most Beloved; unfortunately he is out for the 5th Major. As is Senor Clayman. Good news is Best Hair contest is now wide open. Sorry Anthony, caddies aren't eligible. ;)

A reminder that deposits are due April 1.

Eric

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/Dismal%20River%20weekend%2010%201%202011/823553a2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Michael George on March 13, 2012, 08:21:42 PM

That must be one of those greens that is only acceptable because of a change after the initial design ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Cory Lewis on March 13, 2012, 08:34:35 PM
Need four more players to round out the perfect match play bracket.

We're doing match play now?  Round Robin 9 hole matches?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Keith OHalloran on March 13, 2012, 08:39:02 PM
Eric, it is a litte late to change the format don't you think! If it goes to a singles event, Saltzman and Bosela will have to return their "Tour of Northern Aggression" team shirts!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on March 13, 2012, 08:41:09 PM
I better amend the prior post. We're at 63 (!) as Rich Choi, Brent Carlson and Victor Santodomingo just signed up.

Yes Mike, that green is pretty good.

Cory,

2 man teams. 4 Divisions. 9 hole matches. When are you arriving?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Cory Lewis on March 13, 2012, 08:47:05 PM
2 man teams. 4 Divisions. 9 hole matches. When are you arriving?
Sweet! Seven nine hole matches with a shoot out for winners?  That's freaking awesome.  I'm arriving Friday morning.  Playing Prairie club Thursday with my 50/50 partner.  Hopefully you'll have a 65th in reserve if he can't make it for the whole thing but I'm still hoping he makes it!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Chris Johnston on March 13, 2012, 08:51:54 PM
Eric - well played.

This should be a very fun event!  I can't wait!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Don_Mahaffey on March 13, 2012, 09:04:11 PM
Who is playing for 2nd? (quote from my 19 year old son, I would never be so bold)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Michael Whitaker on March 13, 2012, 09:06:07 PM
I trust that this will be a handicap event?  ;D

Anyone flying out of Omaha on Sunday?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Mike Hendren on March 13, 2012, 11:04:05 PM
Delighted to hear Mr. Choi will participate.  I have lost 20 lbs. year-to-date and will have my game restored to its full glory to avenge the beat-down he gave me at last year's KP. 

Bogey
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Tim Bert on March 13, 2012, 11:22:27 PM
Delighted to hear Mr. Choi will participate.  I have lost 20 lbs. year-to-date and will have my game restored to its full glory to avenge the beat-down he gave me at last year's KP. 

Bogey

Using a brush tee, of course.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 13, 2012, 11:25:13 PM
2 man teams. 4 Divisions. 9 hole matches. When are you arriving?
Sweet! Seven nine hole matches with a shoot out for winners?  That's freaking awesome.  I'm arriving Friday morning.  Playing Prairie club Thursday with my 50/50 partner.  Hopefully you'll have a 65th in reserve if he can't make it for the whole thing but I'm still hoping he makes it!

I wish I was 50/50. :D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on March 13, 2012, 11:33:46 PM
California GCAer Les Cordes has taken the 64th and final spot. I had another player email me a while ago to be taken off the commit list and not 5 minutes later Joe Fairey emails me asking to play. So we have a full field! I'll gladly start an alternate list if anyone is interested.


Cory,

Right you are! The four division winners will square off in 9 hole semi final matches (Masters vs PGA & US Open vs Open Championship), with the winners of those matches proceeding to play a decisive 9 hole match for the Nicklaus Trophy.

(http://www.5thmajor.com/5th%20major%2011%20winners.jpg)


KO,

The major most certainly has an international flair to it after Mark's victory last year. Still, I liked your other tee shirt idea better. ;)


Chris,

Thank you. This event would be a threesome at Pimento Dunes if not for you and your endless support.


Don,

I'm getting there that Wed. afternoon. If Ryan will be around then, I'll grab CJ and we could have a father/son match with you guys. ;D


Mike,

Most definitely a handicapped event! I heard from Christensen that his Monday evening Omaha flight was changed to an am flight if that helps.


Bogey,

Well done! I was pretty psyched to get Rich's PM tonight as well. I'll be sure to pair your teams in the same division, knowing the history of this GCA rivalry.


Sam,

50/50, 70/30, whatever. If you come even if just for a day, you can play in my fivesome anytime.

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 13, 2012, 11:35:41 PM
Oh Eric, you make me blush.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on March 13, 2012, 11:37:59 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 13, 2012, 11:40:26 PM
Is there another crazy bastard who might drive 1200 miles just to get in 1 day with you guys?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Richard Choi on March 14, 2012, 12:18:37 AM
Bogey, all I can say is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxL3ZNTnCY4

Bogey, c'mon out and get your whuppin'!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on March 14, 2012, 12:35:02 AM
Is there another crazy bastard who might drive 1200 miles just to get in 1 day with you guys?

  I'm thinking about flying to Texas than riding up with you for a day.

  Anthony

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 14, 2012, 12:36:11 AM
Is there another crazy bastard who might drive 1200 miles just to get in 1 day with you guys?

  I'm thinking about flying to Texas than riding up with you for a day.

  Anthony



We could split the drive!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Matt Bosela on March 14, 2012, 12:50:35 AM
(http://www.5thmajor.com/5th%20major%2011%20winners.jpg)

Eric,

You're going to need a bigger scoreboard.  A much bigger scoreboard.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Matt Bosela on March 14, 2012, 12:57:44 AM
Eric, it is a litte late to change the format don't you think! If it goes to a singles event, Saltzman and Bosela will have to return their "Tour of Northern Aggression" team shirts!

Damn.  This really stings.  I spent HOURS working on the logo for those bad boys too.

And come on now Keith: you know that us puck loving Canucks don't call them shirts - they are jerseys!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Dan Herrmann on March 14, 2012, 06:47:50 AM
Sam - I drove from Philly!  You can do it!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Keith OHalloran on March 14, 2012, 07:31:12 AM
Matt, I thought they were sweaters!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: JC Jones on March 14, 2012, 08:23:40 AM
Is there another crazy bastard who might drive 1200 miles just to get in 1 day with you guys?

Yes
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 14, 2012, 11:33:58 AM
Is there another crazy bastard who might drive 1200 miles just to get in 1 day with you guys?

Yes

Good, I feel better!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Kalen Braley on March 14, 2012, 12:20:15 PM
1200 Mile drive each way for one day of golf?  Hell I wouldn't even do that for a 400 mile drive.  ;)

You may as well take a few days off and just join the event....
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on March 14, 2012, 02:08:25 PM

  A waiting list. That says alot.


  Anthony
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Ron Csigo on March 14, 2012, 03:33:11 PM
Is there another crazy bastard who might drive 1200 miles just to get in 1 day with you guys?

Yes

There is no way Baby Finster is driving out there.  Don't you believe him, Sam.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Tony Weiler on March 14, 2012, 05:58:04 PM
Wow, just looked at the lineup of those entered/paid.  Great group.  Dismal may never be the same.  I am intrigued by Anonymous and Partner.  Is it poor form to bring my Confidential Guide along just in case Anonymous turns out to be its author??  :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Anthony Gray on March 14, 2012, 06:25:01 PM


  Are caddys allowed in the clubhouse?


   Anthony

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Chris Johnston on March 14, 2012, 06:42:04 PM
Wow, just looked at the lineup of those entered/paid.  Great group.  Dismal may never be the same.  I am intrigued by Anonymous and Partner.  Is it poor form to bring my Confidential Guide along just in case Anonymous turns out to be its author??  :)

Tony, if it were me, I'd bring the book.  Just in case.

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Tony Weiler on March 14, 2012, 07:44:49 PM
Good advice, Chris, good advice. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Sam Morrow on March 15, 2012, 12:49:35 AM
1200 Mile drive each way for one day of golf?  Hell I wouldn't even do that for a 400 mile drive.  ;)

You may as well take a few days off and just join the event....

I'm going to play more than one round, I have some pit stops.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on April 02, 2012, 10:51:01 AM
A reminder that deposits are now due. Easiest way to send your $100 is with PayPal to: deposits@5thmajor.com or you can mail me a check. We're right on the # at 64 players (were up to 67 but had some cancellations the last couple of weeks) so for now the committee will begin putting together the perfect match play bracket. Exciting stuff!

4 Divisions of 8 Teams each:

MASTERS                                                                                                       US OPEN
1.                                                                                                                   1.
2.                                                                                                                   2.
3.                                                                                                                   3.
4.                                                                                                                   4.
5.                                                                                                                   5.
6.                                                                                                                   6.
7.                                                                                                                   7.
8.                                                                                                                   8.


OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                    PGA
1.                                                                                                                   1.
2.                                                                                                                   2.
3.                                                                                                                   3.
4.                                                                                                                   4.
5.                                                                                                                   5.
6.                                                                                                                   6.
7.                                                                                                                   7.
8.                                                                                                                   8.

MATCH SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 12:00 Shotgun
1v2  3v4  5v6  7v8
1v3  2v4  5v7  6v8
1v4  2v3  5v8  6v7

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 9:00 Shotgun
1v5  2v6  3v7  4v8
1v6  2v5  3v8  4v7
1v7  2v8  3v6  4v5
Semifinal Match 1: MASTERS 1st v PGA 1st  Semifinal Match 2: US OPEN 1st v OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1st
Final Match: MASTERS/PGA v US OPEN/OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

In summary, the eventual winners and runners up will have played 45 holes on the final day of the tournament. A serious effort to have your names etched on the Nicklaus Trophy!

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Matt Bosela on April 02, 2012, 11:27:06 AM
Great job Eric!  Can't wait to see the matchups!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - DEPOSITS DUE 4/1
Post by: Eric Smith on April 02, 2012, 11:40:04 AM
Great job Eric!  Can't wait to see the matchups!

Thanks, Matt. I can tell you that you and Tyler Kearns are paired together.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 02, 2012, 12:06:52 PM
This is going to be a beautiful event.

Brian,

And to think you don't even win the long distance award! Rob Miller is coming all the way from Tokyo!

You and Kris Shreiner are teammates, btw. Couple of links fanatics should do quite nicely out in the sand hills.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 02, 2012, 01:19:27 PM


By the way, add Ted Cahill to your list of people  - he is joining us earlier in the week and so will come and play the 5th - sorry if that skews the numbers but you may have another drop out in the meantime...

That's great news as I'm looking at the list, making the pairings and I'm stuck wondering how in the hell am I one short with 64 names filled in on the sheet?? Then realized I have Anthony on there. He's not a (GCA) member Grandma, he's a caddie. ;D So Ted is player 64. Perfect!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 02, 2012, 04:29:45 PM
***EDIT: A reminder that deposits are now due. Easiest way to send your $100 is with PayPal to: deposits@5thmajor.com or you can mail me a check. We're at 67 players...

MATCH SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 12:00 Shotgun
1v2  3v4  5v6  7v8
1v3  2v4  5v7  6v8
1v4  2v3  5v8  6v7

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 9:00 Shotgun
1v5  2v6  3v7  4v8
1v6  2v5  3v8  4v7
1v7  2v8  3v6  4v5
Semifinal Match 1: MASTERS 1st v PGA 1st  Semifinal Match 2: US OPEN 1st v OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1st
Final Match: MASTERS/PGA v US OPEN/OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

In summary, the eventual winners and runners up will have played 45 holes on the final day of the tournament. A serious effort to have your names etched on the Nicklaus Trophy!


Registration List (http://tinyurl.com/5thMajor)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael George on April 02, 2012, 05:22:44 PM

Eric:

I would have gotten your deposits from the people in my flight before you posted them  ;)   

Honestly cannot wait.  Also love having the host in my flight - as hosts never win  ;D 

Great work.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on April 02, 2012, 05:29:03 PM
Eric,

So every team will have a "team handicap" of which to play off of? 

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Chris Shaida on April 02, 2012, 06:35:44 PM

Eric:

I would have gotten your deposits from the people in my flight before you posted them  ;)  

Honestly cannot wait.  Also love having the host in my flight - as hosts never win  ;D  

Great work.

Eric,

There are too many people named 'George' in our flight!

Chris

ps Dr Wellmon thought we should get a bye in the first round because...well...because he's a Doctor I guess?!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on April 02, 2012, 07:32:29 PM

Eric:

I would have gotten your deposits from the people in my flight before you posted them  ;)   

Honestly cannot wait.  Also love having the host in my flight - as hosts never win  ;D 

Great work.

Eric,

There are too many people named 'George' in our flight!

Chris

ps Dr Wellman thought we should get a bye in the first round because...well...because he's a Doctor I guess?!

Not in Nebraska, I'm not..............I assumed our old buddy E would throw the "Thaw Out" PBR consumption champs a bone. But, no.
And Cory's a pro, so we got that going for us. He's ineligible to win.
I'm just waiting for match 5 Saturday morning. Death match. 1 vs 6.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Cory Lewis on April 02, 2012, 08:01:35 PM
And Cory's a pro, so we got that going for us. He's ineligible to win.
Ineligible?  Your just mad you don't have the honor of losing to me during the tournament.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: JNC Lyon on April 02, 2012, 08:32:21 PM
Is Sheehy-Shreiner the most legendary pairing in the history of GCA?  I submit that it might be.  Brian, how do you feel about caddie golf?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael George on April 02, 2012, 08:48:58 PM

Eric:

I would have gotten your deposits from the people in my flight before you posted them  ;)   

Honestly cannot wait.  Also love having the host in my flight - as hosts never win  ;D 

Great work.

Eric,

There are too many people named 'George' in our flight!

Chris

ps Dr Wellman thought we should get a bye in the first round because...well...because he's a Doctor I guess?!

Not in Nebraska, I'm not..............I assumed our old buddy E would throw the "Thaw Out" PBR consumption champs a bone. But, no.
And Cory's a pro, so we got that going for us. He's ineligible to win.
I'm just waiting for match 5 Saturday morning. Death match. 1 vs 6.


Looking at our flight.  The host can't win and a pro can't win.  So we are down to 6 groups.

I will buy enough drinks to win the "tough" matches. 

I am feeling pretty good ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 02, 2012, 09:10:10 PM
Love it! Let the bitchfest begin! ;D

Kalen,

In my experience with these things, particularly when you have a higher percentage of mid to high cappers playing with and against a smaller percentage of scratch and single digit handicappers, the 75% rule works well. That is:

Calculate 75% of everybody's cap, round to nearest whole number.
e.g 4's are 3's, 10's are 8's, 15's are 11's, 18's are 14's, etc. Since all matches are 9 holes, then cut the adjusted handicaps in half.

3=2
4=2
5=3
6=3
Etc.

Now adjust so the low handicap in the match plays as scratch and everyone strokes off of him.
So in a match like this:

Player1 14 hcp x 75%= 11 / 2 = 6
Player2 15 hcp x 75%= 11 / 2 = 6

VS

Player3 7 hcp x 75% = 5 / 2 = 3
Player4 10 hcp x 75% = 8 / 2  = 4

So:
Player 3 will play as scratch
Player 4 gets 1 dot
Player 1 gets 3 dots
Player 2 gets 3 dots

Capiche?


Chris,

Cozy up to the Georges. They have (or will have) ALL the money!!


Doc Wellmon,

I missed out on playing with you and Schaida at Hilton Head. Not gonna let that happening again. What can I say, I like you guys.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Chris Johnston on April 02, 2012, 09:20:22 PM
Thank goodness I'm a 17!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Garland Bayley on April 02, 2012, 11:31:45 PM
Rob Miller,

You have my condolences.

Play it hole-by-hole
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Chris Shaida on April 03, 2012, 07:46:07 AM
Love it! Let the bitchfest begin! ;D

...
Chris,

Cozy up to the Georges. They have (or will have) ALL the money!!


Doc Wellmon,

I missed out on playing with you and Schaida at Hilton Head. Not gonna let that happening again. What can I say, I like you guys.

re the Georges -- well of course,that's exactly what I was worried about

re Doc W -- That's funny and I deserved it and I've already been (s)chided about it (quite appropriately and even gently all things considered) by my 'mon' all I can say in my defense was that Android auto-correct did it! (actually, try it yourself!)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael George on April 03, 2012, 10:23:16 AM

Eric - If anyone else wants to be "the house", please allow them to do so.  My brother and I are just happy to be included. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 03, 2012, 10:30:51 AM

Eric - If anyone else wants to be "the house", please allow them to do so.  My brother and I are just happy to be included.  

Please, by all means...You were destined for the role! ;D


And CJ, don't think you can come on here and blurt out '17' in reference to your game. I'm going to keep my eye on you...

Chris S..like that eh? ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael Whitaker on April 03, 2012, 11:36:26 AM
Eric,

That 75% stuff for handicaps is bulls***.  The USGA says that fourball matches should be handicapped as follows:

Four-ball match play, where two golfers play their better ball against the better ball of two other players: the lowest-handicapped player at scratch. The other three get the full difference between their Course Handicaps and the lowest Course Handicap.

Nothing in there about cutting stokes by 25%. That was some invention by whining "scratch" golfers who are really 6 handicappers.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on April 03, 2012, 12:09:52 PM
Filming June 29-July 1, 2012, "Hangover 3- Dismal River."
Dr Gray joins the cast and caddies for Doug, Stu, Alan, & Phil as they play in the 5th Major Pro Am. (Cory's now eligible).
John Daly brings one too many "ex," and trouble ensues. Featuring cameos by Ran Morrissett, Natalie Gulbis (just because), the Speaker of the House, Melvyn (who forgets his sunscreen and has to take a cart) and the engraver who does the Claret Jug (nice of E to fly him in). Unfortunately he misspells Chris Shaida on the Nicklaus Trophy.

To say I am looking foward to the 5th Major is a gross understatement. Let's just go ahead and register for 2013 also.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on April 03, 2012, 12:19:11 PM
Eric,

Sounds good...I can appreciate the sophisticated math.

But Michael's solution does sound easier!!!  ;)

P.S.  Very much looking forward to this as well.  I'm a 14 at the moment, but hoping I can get plenty of bad rounds in to get that sucker up to 17 or 18 by the 5th Major!!   ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 03, 2012, 12:21:23 PM
Mike,

Check's in the mail...you are now my official Tournament Advisor. As my official Tournament Advisor, your suggestion that we go with the USGA format is duly noted. I hereby declare the USGA format the Official Format of the 2012 5th Major. Besides, who am I to argue (12.1 index)!! ;D


Doc,

You're killing me!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael Whitaker on April 03, 2012, 12:32:07 PM
Handicapping The Unhandicapped

Second Best Score System

The USGA has developed a simple estimator of a player's ability called "Second Best Score System" or "Second Best Handicap" for short. Second Best Handicap is not a substitute for the USGA Handicap System, but it can produce acceptable results and is a reasonable system for handicapping the otherwise "unhandicapped."

To create a player's Second Best Handicap, the tournament committee simply asks each unhandicapped player to submit his three best scores made on a regulation course (with par of 68 or more) in the last 12 months. Combine these scores with any previous scores that the player has made in your tournament in the past two years.

The player's Second Best Handicap is the second best score he or she has given you minus 70 for men or 73 for women.

For example, if a male player submits scores of 92, 96 and 98 and he had scored 90 in your tournament last, his Second Best Handicap would be 92 (second best score) minus 70 (for men).
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Cory Lewis on April 03, 2012, 01:08:40 PM
Nothing in there about cutting stokes by 25%. That was some invention by whining "scratch" golfers who are really 6 handicappers.
As one of those whining scratch golfers(hopefully I don't play like a 6) I would have to say that if we are going to do the USGA recommended method then we should consider flighting teams by handicap to give us low handicappers some sort of realistic shot.  If I have to give an 18 handicapper 9 shots in a match we all know what's going to happen in that match.  I've never worked at a club that had a Member Guest with this format that didn't flight teams by handicap.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Richard Choi on April 03, 2012, 01:17:51 PM
I would second Cory. Less strokes are exchanged before the match, the smoother the match will be when it is all said and done.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 03, 2012, 01:31:45 PM
I can buy that argument. Honestly this thing has gotten so big the idea to flight it had never crossed my mind. I do see both sides to this however. One year down on Hilton Head we had 14 teams and the winners just ran away with it because the scratch player shot 66 69 and his partner filled in the blanks with par net birdies at opportune times. My high handicap friends felt robbed.

If everyone will send their handicaps, let's go with early June revisions, then we can look at the very least putting the lowest team handicaps in the same division.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on April 03, 2012, 01:41:56 PM
I thought the whole point of "handicapping" was to put players on equal terms.

As a a 14 handicapper, I've been playing a 4 who has been destroying me lately, despite me getting a stroke on the 14 hardest holes, (4 hardest for him.) If we're keeping score from when we first started playing each other about a year ago, he usually gets the better of me at a 2-1 ratio.  

I think the real problem is that low cappers never like to lose...not even one time, especially to "hacks"!!   ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael George on April 03, 2012, 02:23:11 PM

Eric: 

For the record, Teams George won't care any way you do it.  We are very grateful for the invitation.  I have managed large group outings before and realize that they can be really difficult.  You are never going to please everyone.  As this is your event - you should do whatever you want with it.   

Also - I have full faith that no matter how many strokes I have to give to you, I can offset that advantage by buying you an equal amount of alcohol. ;D

Thanks!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 03, 2012, 02:36:56 PM
Mike,

I assure you we will remain in the same beer drinking division. And, I appreciate your spirit(s)!

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael Whitaker on April 03, 2012, 03:40:27 PM
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If I have to give an 18 handicapper 9 shots in a match we all know what's going to happen in that match.  I've never worked at a club that had a Member Guest with this format that didn't flight teams by handicap.

Cheaters will cheat on their handicap... that is another story. Higher-handicap players have a greater chance of shooting an exceptional round on occation because score variability rises with handicaps. That’s why mid- to highhandicappers often walk off with the title in a large-field net event. Low handicappers, however, have the consistency that gives them the edge in head-to-head play and multiple-round tournaments.

This is a matchplay event. If you can't beat an 18 handicapper in 4 out of 5 matches either you are not a scratch player or your opponent is not really an 18. I know more golfers with low "vanity" handicaps than golfers with padded handicaps. When these guys with vanity handicaps lose a match to a high handicapper they almost always feel cheated. If they could really play to their low handicap they would have no problem winning the majority of matches against higher handicappers. The odds of a high handicapper besting his course handicap by two shots or more for two matches in a row is over 17000 to 1.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Keith OHalloran on April 03, 2012, 10:17:18 PM
Eric,
God bless you for even trying this.
It is not the Masters people! If everyone plays and Eric arbitrarily decides the winner based upon who pukes less than Patron, he should still get thank you cards!
Love te handicap chairman
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Stephen Davis on April 04, 2012, 01:00:35 AM
Wow! This looks like an amazing time! I wish I had joined earlier and could participate in this event. Hopefully I can make the next one.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Tim Martin on April 04, 2012, 08:36:20 AM
Eric,
God bless you for even trying this.
It is not the Masters people! If everyone plays and Eric arbitrarily decides the winner based upon who pukes less than Patron, he should still get thank you cards!
Love te handicap chairman

 ;D ;D ;D-Pure Gold!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 04, 2012, 09:13:09 AM
You beat me to it Tim. Keith may be a helluva lawyer, but his true talent lies in his wit.  Speaking of W(h)it, I spoke to Mike Whitaker on the phone this morning. Woke him up actually ;D. He sounded great and in typical Whit fashion started right in on the event and handicapping. A good sign.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 04, 2012, 09:37:52 AM

Tell me more about this Patron. Is it hooked up to the carts??

Patron is the nickname bestowed upon young JNC Lyon after his late night heroics at Ballyneal last July. He typically eschews the golf cart and was the only guy to walk the course at last year's tournament. With my trusted caddie A. Ray Gray, GCA on the bag this year I too plan to join the elite corp of puristas. I expect Mr. Christensen won't mind driving with the 5 gallon bucket of Buds riding shotgun!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Tyler Kearns on April 04, 2012, 11:38:36 AM
It is not the Masters people! If everyone plays and Eric arbitrarily decides the winner based upon who pukes less than Patron, he should still get thank you cards!
Love te handicap chairman

Keith,

My sentiments exactly. I'm excited to play the golf course, meet a bunch of GCA nuts and enjoy some great food and cold beer. A little bit of competition is nice, but secondary (I hope my partner feels the same way).

TK
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kris Shreiner on April 04, 2012, 02:59:29 PM
Brian,

Whoa partner! I'm certainly planning on walking...but carrying YOUR bag as well? The TEAM can't afford that! Certainly, the bird-dog and counsel-when-asked mode will be fully switched on for you Brian. We could share a caddie, if they have any. I be happy to support that, at least one round a day.

I will add that in multiple round scenarios, I may opt for the chariot. Advancing years and a suspect fitness level have conspired to render me vulnerable to potential for a prairie flogging by Melvyn the Magnificant due to abandoning golf in the bi-pedal fashion. Perish the thought...

Cheers, Kris 8)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Matt Bosela on April 04, 2012, 04:06:12 PM
It is not the Masters people! If everyone plays and Eric arbitrarily decides the winner based upon who pukes less than Patron, he should still get thank you cards!
Love te handicap chairman

Keith,

My sentiments exactly. I'm excited to play the golf course, meet a bunch of GCA nuts and enjoy some great food and cold beer. A little bit of competition is nice, but secondary (I hope my partner feels the same way).

TK

Tyler,

No worries, your partner (me) feels exactly the same way you do!  My only expectation is to have a great time both on the course and off.  Our wonderful host should feel free to run the event the way he wants to - as long as he keeps his promise of filling me up with beers on the first night! ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on April 04, 2012, 04:46:53 PM

Tyler,

No worries, your partner (me) feels exactly the same way you do!  My only expectation is to have a great time both on the course and off.  Our wonderful host should feel free to run the event the way he wants to - as long as he keeps his promise of filling me up with beers on the first night! ;)

One (or both) of us is surely in for a letdown with this epic beer swilling night we've been chatting about for two years now! ;D Of course I am ever ready to make good on that promise my friend. See you soon!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: JNC Lyon on April 04, 2012, 09:14:44 PM
Eric,
God bless you for even trying this.
It is not the Masters people! If everyone plays and Eric arbitrarily decides the winner based upon who pukes less than Patron, he should still get thank you cards!
Love te handicap chairman

Hey, those bathmats just disappeared...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Tony Weiler on April 05, 2012, 10:07:09 AM
I get Mac as a partner!!  How lucky am I.  Can't wait for July!  TW
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Greg Krueger on April 30, 2012, 04:12:05 PM
Thought I would bump this as we are only 60 days away :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Stephen Davis on April 30, 2012, 05:19:59 PM
I cannot wait! I am so grateful that space was available for me to join in on the great experience.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on April 30, 2012, 09:42:31 PM
Eric I'm a 17. My pro, Cory Lewis, van verify.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Cory Lewis on May 01, 2012, 09:04:25 AM
Eric I'm a 17. My pro, Cory Lewis, van verify.
Yep, 17.  Put it down.  I'll sign for it.  If we end up in Eric's flight that might not hold up.  Less than two months away!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 01, 2012, 09:51:08 AM
I'm currently a 13.8, but have been moving in the wrong direction so far this spring.  If things don't start improving, i'll probably be a 15-16 by 5th major time.   :-X

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael George on May 01, 2012, 11:35:09 AM
Anybody planning on playing the Monday afterwards?

I am flying out of Denver on Tuesday and was looking for a game on Monday.

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 01, 2012, 11:52:13 AM
I'm thrilled to death that all of you are making the trip out next month; going to be a great time.



Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: John Kavanaugh on May 01, 2012, 11:54:06 AM
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Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 01, 2012, 11:56:17 AM
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Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 01, 2012, 12:05:04 PM
Anybody planning on playing the Monday afterwards?

I am flying out of Denver on Tuesday and was looking for a game on Monday.



Michael,

I'm flying out Monday night and was thinking of playing at either Fossil Trace or Common Ground on that day.

My plan is to leave Dismal at about lunch time on Sunday, play a round at Wild Horse and then drive part of the way to Denver that night...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: John Kavanaugh on May 01, 2012, 12:27:17 PM
Anybody planning on playing the Monday afterwards?

I am flying out of Denver on Tuesday and was looking for a game on Monday.



Michael,

I'm flying out Monday night and was thinking of playing at either Fossil Trace or Common Ground on that day.

My plan is to leave Dismal at about lunch time on Sunday, play a round at Wild Horse and then drive part of the way to Denver that night...
 

Fossil Trace is one of my favorite courses ever but the back track to the airport from Dismal is distasteful.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Howard Riefs on May 01, 2012, 12:37:19 PM


I'm flying out Monday night and was thinking of playing at either Fossil Trace or Common Ground on that day.


As John notes, Fossil Trace is on the wrong side of town. In addition to CommonGround, give a look at Murphy Creek, a great muni in Aurora located just south of the airport.  It hosted the 2008 Amateur Pub Links.

https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Golf/GolfCourses/MurphyCreek/index.htm (https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Golf/GolfCourses/MurphyCreek/index.htm)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 01, 2012, 02:11:10 PM
Already played Murphy Creek last time I was in town...which is a good course, but I would like to try something new.

My flight leaves late Monday, as in 9:00 PM late, so I got plenty of time to play Fossil or whatever course that day, maybe even squeeze in 36 at FT and CG.

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Joe Stansell on May 01, 2012, 03:46:03 PM
Kalen,

Last Summer I traveled out for a visit to my father, who lives in Eastern Colorado, and played the Bayside, Wild Horse, and Common Ground combo on the outward and inward bound swings.

I was not disappointed in any of them, despite driving times that rivaled playing times.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 01, 2012, 04:05:42 PM
Joe,

I've got Bayside and Wild Horse on my itinerary. At this point, the only thing in doubt is what I will play on my last day in Denver on the Monday.

Thanks,

Kalen
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 02, 2012, 11:52:31 AM
Anybody planning on playing the Monday afterwards?

I am flying out of Denver on Tuesday and was looking for a game on Monday.



Michael,

I'm flying out Monday night and was thinking of playing at either Fossil Trace or Common Ground on that day.

My plan is to leave Dismal at about lunch time on Sunday, play a round at Wild Horse and then drive part of the way to Denver that night...

If my schedule works out Kalen I will play Wild Horse with you.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 02, 2012, 01:47:59 PM
Sounds good Sam,

Kalen
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Greg Krueger on May 02, 2012, 01:59:09 PM
Kalen, how far is Wild Horse from Dismal and is it towards Denver?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 02, 2012, 02:47:30 PM
Kalen, how far is Wild Horse from Dismal and is it towards Denver?

Greg,

Coming from Denver, Wild Horse is 45 minutes past North Platte on I-80. North Platte is 2 hours from Dismal.

MAP (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Denver+Airport,+Denver,+CO&daddr=North+Platte,+NE+to:Dismal+River+Golf+Club,+Mullen,+NE+to:Wild+Horse+Golf+Club,+Road+768,+Gothenburg,+NE&hl=en&sll=40.955653,-100.19414&sspn=0.013061,0.027874&geocode=FXANYAId383C-SG1iQByZdQOPg%3BFS-AcwIdEXH--SktnHNkASN2hzHfA_JetN0Wow%3BFZWafgIdxcP2-SFS0EHt2UxHPg%3BFQXvcAIdpCgH-iEY9WQrjwl53CmDgfLqj9ydhzHQ2ud8X6oDXQ&oq=wild+horse&gl=us&mra=ls&t=m&z=8)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 02, 2012, 03:55:35 PM
Kalen, how far is Wild Horse from Dismal and is it towards Denver?

Greg,

When going from Dismal to Wild Horse, you have to go east a little bit along Highway 80 once you hit North Platte. Google Maps puts it at 37 miles, so when you eventually go back to Denver, you'll have to back track that many miles...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 02, 2012, 09:47:41 PM
Sounds like we should plan a group Sunday afternoon at Wild Horse. I will call tomorrow and see what time twilight starts!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 03, 2012, 12:29:24 PM
Daily bump for those of us who are giddy about this trip.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Chris DeNigris on May 03, 2012, 05:23:35 PM
Put me in the officially giddy camp  :)

Mike Hamilton and I are flying into Denver Wed evening and renting a minivan for the trek to Dismal. We're planning on spending Thursday at Ballyneal prior to arriving later in the day in Mullen. Hopefully a smooth 36 in Holyoke to get properly warmed up for the weekend. We're likely heading back towards Denver later in the day on Sunday and flying back sometime on Monday.

There's room for 1 or 2 more in case anyone hasn't already finalized their travel plans and would like to join forces and share the transportation.

Send me a PM if interested!

Eric- This might be the last time you hear this- Thanks again for all your hard work in setting this up. We are truly most appreciative.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 03, 2012, 11:09:18 PM
I am beyond giddy. 72 holes at BallyNeal, 54 at Sand Hills, 18 at Prairie Club (dunes) and the 5th major. It may just be the best week of my life to date!!!!

What day are you playing Prairie Club?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Cory Lewis on May 04, 2012, 06:54:01 AM
The Thursday before the 5th major - I've emailed a request just waiting to hear - hopefully it should be fine - are you playing there also? We should meet up...
Brian,

Tony Weiler and I are playing at Praire Club on that Thursday.  We are playing the Pines at 9 and the Dunes at 2.  You are welcome to join us for either or both rounds.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: JNC Lyon on May 04, 2012, 06:57:51 AM
I've been reading in another thread that 4.5 hours is fast for a GCA.com event  :o  :'( ::)

Eric, put myself and Shreiner out first will ya?  :D

Playing in more than 4 hours is against my religion...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Dan Herrmann on May 04, 2012, 07:08:51 AM
damn you guys!

(I'm jealous!)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael George on May 04, 2012, 07:42:54 AM
Guys:

No worries about my match against Eric.  I will have so much liquor in him that our match will be over by the 12th hole - so there will be one group off the course in less than 3 hours ;D

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 04, 2012, 09:52:03 AM
Guys:

No worries about my match against Eric.  I will have so much liquor in him that our match will be over by the 12th hole - so there will be one group off the course in less than 3 hours ;D



My partner doesn't drink, we are 1 up on all yall. Cory treats his body like a temple.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 04, 2012, 09:59:50 AM
I was planning on playing at The Prarie Club on Thursday as well.

Sounds like it could be a mini GCA warmup event.  ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Cory Lewis on May 04, 2012, 10:16:05 AM
My partner doesn't drink, we are 1 up on all yall. Cory treats his body like a temple.
I don't know about temple, I could be a little sluggish if they give us a breakfast buffet.  I got a weakness for bacon.  Hopefully we get Eric the match after Michael pumps him full of liquor.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 04, 2012, 11:03:26 AM
My partner doesn't drink, we are 1 up on all yall. Cory treats his body like a temple.
I don't know about temple, I could be a little sluggish if they give us a breakfast buffet.  I got a weakness for bacon.  Hopefully we get Eric the match after Michael pumps him full of liquor.

Eric's liver will be shot before the event starts.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on May 04, 2012, 11:46:25 AM
If there ever was an event TGC should cover, it's the 5th Major.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 04, 2012, 11:49:18 AM
If there ever was an event TGC should cover, it's the 5th Major.

With God and this site as my witness this event will be better than anything on The Golf Channel.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 04, 2012, 12:00:26 PM
The hype is too much for even me!  I'm going to Disney World with Cheech that week instead. :P

Can't say I'm all that proud to be considered a pushover lush golfer but Team Hambone/Smith will not be slowed by our opponents feeble attempts to over serve us. Like the song says, this ain't my first rodeo.  Prepare thyself to hear the words, "YOU'RE 1 down". :-*

E. Smith
2003 5th Major Co-champion

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael George on May 04, 2012, 12:03:22 PM
Your name line says it all:

2003 5th Major Co-Champion


So it is your event and you have it every year and you have not won since 2003?

As Eddie Lowery said in 'The Greatest Game Ever Played" - "easy peasy lemon squeezing"
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 04, 2012, 12:03:28 PM
The hype is too much for even me!  I'm going to Disney World with Cheech that week instead. :P

Can't say I'm all that proud to be considered a pushover lush golfer but Team Hambone/Smith will not be slowed by our opponents feeble attempts to over serve us. Like the song says, this ain't my first rodeo.  Prepare thyself to hear the words, "YOU'RE 1 down". :-*

E. Smith
2003 5th Major Co-champion



Are they building a Doak at Disney World?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 04, 2012, 12:05:37 PM
2003 Was a shitty year for golf. Weir, Furyk, Curtis, Micheel, Smith. Melvyn is right, the game is in trouble.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 04, 2012, 12:30:47 PM
You guys kill me. I am certainly in good company with the likes of you.

Mike - I am practicing. Lots of T-2's, like the Shark. LOL
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on May 04, 2012, 12:37:08 PM
E. Smith
2003 5th Major Co-champion

Co-champion? How many teams participated in 2003 big boy?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 04, 2012, 01:28:03 PM
E. Smith
2003 5th Major Co-champion

Co-champion? How many teams participated in 2003 big boy?

12 teams. I guess you could say we had a home field advantage...played it in my hometown at the four courses at Fairfield Glade Resort. In that one we mixed it up pretty good. Four ball, foursomes and 2 man scramble. Credit my partner at the time for his phenomenal play on the Sunday at Stonehenge. He made everything he looked at!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on May 04, 2012, 01:42:23 PM
E. Smith
2003 5th Major Co-champion

Co-champion? How many teams participated in 2003 big boy?

12 teams. I guess you could say we had a home field advantage...played it in my hometown at the four courses at Fairfield Glade Resort. In that one we mixed it up pretty good. Four ball, foursomes and 2 man scramble. Credit my partner at the time for his phenomenal play on the Sunday at Stonehenge. He made everything he looked at!

Just busting your chops, E. The only way I could be more stoked for the 5th Major would be if Natalie Gulbis showed up........
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Dan Herrmann on May 05, 2012, 09:09:53 AM
A little advice.  Take your time driving up to Mullen.  The drive from I-80 north is awe inspiring.  Some of the most beautiful landscape I've ever seen, and it starts about 5 miles north of North Platte.  (Apparently, NE-61 is an amazing drive too)

Take in the scenery from your cabin.  Enjoy the song of the Western Meadowlark.  Enjoy the light show at night (you'll never have seen so many stars).  Enjoy the fire by the DR clubhouse.

Drink lots of water, use lots of sunscreen, and have fun!!!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 06, 2012, 10:55:12 PM
I shot 82 today, love the fact I'm struggling, I hope to be the best 6 in North America.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Mike Hendren on May 09, 2012, 11:51:59 AM
I'm booked as a single at Bayside at 3:40 pm on the 28th if anyone would like to join me. 

Bogey
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: John Kavanaugh on May 09, 2012, 11:58:11 AM
I'm booked as a single at Bayside at 3:40 pm on the 28th if anyone would like to join me. 

Bogey

I and a few friends will be spending the night at Bayside on the 28th getting our pre-drink on. Should see you out on the course.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Mark Johnson on May 09, 2012, 02:13:09 PM
I thought the whole point of "handicapping" was to put players on equal terms.


That's precisely right, Kalen: the systems works just fine for individual players. It doesn't work for multiple player games. The answer is either to adjust down (the number I usually see is 80%) or to have a pot for gross, so that what the low handicaps piss away and never have a chance to win in the net game, they get back in the gross game.


This is also why every member guest I have ever played in was flighted and usually has a requirement of no more than 8 stroke differential between partners.

Actually the ultimate unbeatable team is a consistant low handicappers with a wild and erratic 22.   He will make more pars than he should (offset by many doubles and triple) plus by playing with a low cappers, his usually improve 4 or 5 stroke just on course management.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Dan Herrmann on May 09, 2012, 07:01:54 PM
Please take some videos and post them on YouTube or the service of your choice.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: John Kavanaugh on May 09, 2012, 07:33:19 PM
Please take some videos and post them on YouTube or the service of your choice.

Only on course activities will be recorded. It should be to no ones surprise that lies will be told and legends grown as stories circulate across the globe. Pictures can only lead to trouble as plausible deniability becomes worthless in the face of fact.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Tim Martin on May 09, 2012, 07:51:27 PM
Please take some videos and post them on YouTube or the service of your choice.

Only on course activities will be recorded. It should be to no ones surprise that lies will be told and legends grown as stories circulate across the globe. Pictures can only lead to trouble as plausible deniability becomes worthless in the face of fact.

Kav-Is the Dismal Devil scheduled to make the trip and where does he stand on the trampoline effect of modern age drivers?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: John Kavanaugh on May 09, 2012, 08:00:26 PM
Please take some videos and post them on YouTube or the service of your choice.

Only on course activities will be recorded. It should be to no ones surprise that lies will be told and legends grown as stories circulate across the globe. Pictures can only lead to trouble as plausible deniability becomes worthless in the face of fact.

Kav-Is the Dismal Devil scheduled to make the trip and where does he stand on the trampoline effect of modern age drivers?

The Dismal Devil got a coworker on the line at Toyota pregnant.  His baby momma has him by the horns and as such will not be attending.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 09, 2012, 11:32:56 PM
Dan if you send me your number I will send you pictures as they happen!

Now I need to address something in regards to off course events. Sunday my cabin partner is leaving town between 4 and 5am, in his honor I think the Saturday night after hours party will be in our cabin.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Cory Lewis on May 10, 2012, 05:27:49 AM
in his honor I think the Saturday night after hours party will be in our cabin.
Go ahead, I plan on playing poker in the clubhouse until I have to leave. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 10, 2012, 02:41:02 PM
Bogey,

Looks like I'll miss you by a day.  I plan to be at Bayside at about 2 PM the day before.

As for Handicaps:

... still makes me crack up to see the fear and loathing of a 3 capper when faced with giving a stroke per hole to a guy who can only find the fairway 25% of the time and gets GIRs at an even lower % than that. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Don_Mahaffey on May 10, 2012, 10:03:13 PM
I can't tell if we're really supposed to give our hdcp or just whine about not getting, or giving strokes ;D
For the record, young Ryan is a 0.7 and old me is a 7.   

7 is our lucky number
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 10, 2012, 10:08:16 PM
I can't tell if we're really supposed to give our hdcp or just whine about not getting, or giving strokes ;D
For the record, young Ryan is a 0.7 and old me is a 7.   

7 is our lucky number

7 is a good number, I'm a 17.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Don_Mahaffey on May 10, 2012, 11:45:16 PM
Sam,
I've got my money on your 17.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 10, 2012, 11:45:46 PM
Sam,
I've got my money on your 17.

What have you heard? :D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Don_Mahaffey on May 11, 2012, 12:03:48 AM
Sam,
I've got my money on your 17.

What have you heard? :D
I've heard your partner can play.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 11, 2012, 12:06:01 AM
Sam,
I've got my money on your 17.

What have you heard? :D
I've heard your partner can play.

My partner is a fine player who moves at a brisk pace.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 12, 2012, 10:57:01 AM
Saturday morning bump.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 14, 2012, 11:05:00 PM
I've got a friend at Edwin Watts corporate, he used to manage one of the locations here in Houston, I was telling him about 5th Major and I've got something pretty cool for everyone, if you go to Edwinwatts.com and use the promo code 5THMAJOR you will get a nice little discount.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Greg Krueger on May 15, 2012, 08:38:09 AM
Coming from Denver, is it better to get to Ogallala and go north or go to North Platte and head up from there?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 15, 2012, 09:05:51 AM
Maybe a little. :D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: John Kavanaugh on May 15, 2012, 09:16:19 AM
Coming from Denver, is it better to get to Ogallala and go north or go to North Platte and head up from there?

I've done both but prefer North Platte.  You don't need to go through Mullen which gets a bit tricky.  Most GPS systems have Sand Hills G.C. in their system so you set to them and then go a few miles further north.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Stephen Davis on May 15, 2012, 02:46:34 PM
I am getting so excited for this! What a great weekend it is going to be!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 15, 2012, 05:23:26 PM
I'm up to a 14.2 now....
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Carson Pilcher on May 16, 2012, 01:11:07 PM
in his honor I think the Saturday night after hours party will be in our cabin.
Go ahead, I plan on playing poker in the clubhouse until I have to leave. 

I'll be the guy to your left.  8)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 24, 2012, 01:06:43 PM
Is the field and flights and finalized?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 24, 2012, 01:21:16 PM
Is the field and flights and finalized?

Really close, but not yet. I do have the four divisions pretty much flighted now, so thanks to your partner for the suggestion. We're sitting on either 64 or 66 players at the moment and awaiting word on which it will be...should be soon. If you or anyone else has someone they'd like to add now is the time to say "aye"!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 30, 2012, 11:00:27 PM
Wanted to bump this as we are about 4 weeks away!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 31, 2012, 12:21:14 AM
Wanted to bump this as we are about 4 weeks away!

You'll be happy to know that one of your fellow Houstonian GCAers, Cliff Walston, signed up today. Cliff is player #67 and I am hoping that the other GCAer who emailed me last night about possibly playing will come forth and claim #68 in order to bring this field into balance once again!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 31, 2012, 12:22:51 AM
Wanted to bump this as we are about 4 weeks away!

You'll be happy to know that one of your fellow Houstonian GCAers, Cliff Walston, signed up today. Cliff is player #67 and I am hoping that the other GCAer who emailed me last night about possibly playing will come forth and claim #68 in order to bring this field into balance once again!

I don't know Cliff, many people avoid me. :'(
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Michael George on May 31, 2012, 08:18:48 AM
Sam - maybe it is your 17 handicap  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kris Shreiner on May 31, 2012, 09:28:10 AM
I'm very sorry to say that some unexpected work commitments compel me to sit this epic out. To Eric, Ted, and Brian, my pards...my profound regrets. I was REALLY looking forward to this trip and needed the respite. Alas, it isn't in the cards just now. I wish everyone a great experience and vow to get out there soon!

Kris  :(
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 31, 2012, 10:20:56 AM
I'm very sorry to say that some unexpected work commitments compel me to sit this epic out. To Eric, Ted, and Brian, my pards...my profound regrets. I was REALLY looking forward to this trip and needed the respite. Alas, it isn't in the cards just now. I wish everyone a great experience and vow to get out there soon!

Kris  :(

Kris,

It was great talking to you this morning and like I said, we will definitely miss having you there, but it is just another golf trip...many more to be had. :)

All the best,

Eric
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Keith OHalloran on May 31, 2012, 10:26:25 AM
So, can we assume that whoever gets paired with Brian is the guy that Eric wants to drop out next?!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 31, 2012, 11:33:49 AM
So, can we assume that whoever gets paired with Brian is the guy that Eric wants to drop out next?!

Speak of the devil,

That guy is me....for dropping out that is.  Due to both unforseen work and family committments, I too must drop out.  I'm really bummed about this and apologize to Sam, Cory and others with whom I was going to meet up with both before and after the event.


Eric and Chris J,

Please use the deposit I sent in to buy a few drinks for the guys...or as far as it will go! I'm really bummed about this, and sincerely hope I can get out there in the near future.  Thanks again for organizing this and will make every effort for next year.

Kalen
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Tony Weiler on May 31, 2012, 12:15:56 PM
So, can we assume that whoever gets paired with Brian is the guy that Eric wants to drop out next?!

Speak of the devil,

That guy is me....for dropping out that is.  Due to both unforseen work and family committments, I too must drop out.  I'm really bummed about this and apologize to Sam, Cory and others with whom I was going to meet up with both before and after the event.


Eric and Chris J,

Please use the deposit I sent in to buy a few drinks for the guys...or as far as it will go! I'm really bummed about this, and sincerely hope I can get out there in the near future.  Thanks again for organizing this and will make every effort for next year.

Kalen
Kalen, that is too bad I was looking forward to meeting you.  In your honor, I will have a drink on you.   ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 31, 2012, 12:35:48 PM
Tony,

I'm bummed too, I was really really really looking forward to this trip...but sometimes reality gets in the way. :-\

Enjoy that drink!  :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Eric Smith on May 31, 2012, 02:30:19 PM
Kalen,

It was great talking to you this morning and like I said, we will definitely miss having you there, but it is just another golf trip...many more to be had. :)

All the best,

Eric
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on May 31, 2012, 02:34:28 PM
Kalen,

It was great talking to you this morning and like I said, we will definitely miss having you there, but it is just another golf trip...many more to be had. :)

All the best,

Eric

Thanks for the kind words Eric, I truly am bummed in missing this event.....

P.S.  Make sure to post lots of pics and not just of the golf.  I'm also disappointed I couldn't make a few guys wallets lighter by taking some money off them in the nightly poker game.  :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on May 31, 2012, 10:53:16 PM
Kalen,

 Sorry to hear that, thanks for the drink and please send more money. :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Kalen Braley on June 01, 2012, 10:36:59 AM
Kalen,

 Sorry to hear that, thanks for the drink and please send more money. :)

Lol...don't hold your breath on that one!  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 01, 2012, 12:58:14 PM
I'm also disappointed I couldn't make a few guys wallets lighter by taking some money off them in the nightly poker game.  :)
As the non-drinker of the group, I think Kalen's deposit should go towards funding the poker game ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 01, 2012, 01:01:22 PM
My revision is in, 5.4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Tim Martin on June 01, 2012, 06:10:51 PM
Kris,

Thanks for ruining everything.

Brian.

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Mac Plumart on June 01, 2012, 06:21:40 PM
Okay...

I debated hickories or moderns.  Actually called Eric to tell him I was going hickories...but I've changed my mind.  Going modern clubs, currently 10.1 index.  Playing like crap...but I hope to turn it around for Tony's sake!!!

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River - NEED YOUR HANDICAPS!
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 02, 2012, 12:42:28 AM
Four weeks from right now I guess the bar and the fire pit will be going strong, I'll be curious to see who is the most over served at that point, my money is on a member of the Kavanaugh contingent or Lyon.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on June 09, 2012, 12:07:34 AM
Happy to announce that John Lyon and I are teaming up (!) thanks to CJ's hang nail injury (which hopefully won't interfere with his plans to dominate Thursday night's putting contest).

Two rules for said contest:

1. Bring your wallets

and

2. Belly putters ARE permitted ;D

Three more weeks, gentlemen!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 09, 2012, 12:10:10 AM
What time is the putting competition? Happy for you and John, you guys might win cutest couple.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on June 09, 2012, 12:11:32 AM
I'll tell you when we're finished!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 09, 2012, 12:17:43 AM
I'll tell you when we're finished!

When does everybody get to Dismal? I know you get in Sunday. I get in sometime on Thursday, I'm still confused about the time zones and the possible jet lag.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Keith OHalloran on June 09, 2012, 06:00:29 AM
You will be putting at night? Will the daughter of the dean be there?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on June 09, 2012, 07:34:47 AM
15 year old daughter of the dean.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on June 09, 2012, 08:40:36 AM
You will be putting at night? Will the daughter of the dean be there?

 "Double secret probation."
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Kris Shreiner on June 09, 2012, 09:05:35 AM
Eric,

It is assumed that my ducets will be pushed across the bar for the lads! Good call Kalen.

Cheers,
Kris 8)












Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 09, 2012, 05:55:07 PM
Friday, 6/29 -- Practice round in the morning. Tournament rounds begin with tee times starting around 9, playing three 9 hole matches.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Tee Times beginning at 9:00
Are we now starting at 9 on Friday instead of noon?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on June 09, 2012, 06:26:59 PM
Cory,

40-50 of the guys will be on site Thursday so it makes sense to get them out on the course starting on #1, rather than a shotgun ( particularly for those having never played the course before). The guys arriving Friday morning will be slotted to go out as they and their opponents arrive up to around noon. This will free up the afternoon for more golf - skins games, grudge matches, etc.

Saturday will be a shotgun start after breakfast.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on June 09, 2012, 07:04:27 PM
Eric:

I thought the first round was a shotgun at noon?

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on June 09, 2012, 08:31:17 PM
Sam Morrow - Dismal River is in the MOUNTAIN time zone.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Doug Siebert on June 09, 2012, 08:47:55 PM
Yes, I learned that lesson the hard way last year when I left home at 3AM for the 600+ mile drive I figured would take me about nine hours.  Not only did it take less time than that (the last 15 miles are the only slow part) but I unknowingly lost an hour, and didn't find out until later that day.  No wonder I had to wait around so long for other people to start showing up!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 09, 2012, 09:56:33 PM
Sam Morrow - Dismal River is in the MOUNTAIN time zone.

But Prairie Club and Sand Hills are in the central time zone. It's stupid, pick a time zone.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 09, 2012, 10:27:22 PM
Do we have the new flights? I also want to ask everyone to pray for CJ, I guess all that sand bliew up his vag.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Chris Johnston on June 09, 2012, 11:45:18 PM
Sam

Sand Hills and Dismal are in the Mountain time zone.  Prairie is in the Central.

My Vag does have a bit of sand, and both seed and mulch. 

I'm on the standby list and may play a few holes with everyone.  If not, I'll be keeping the beer cold.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 09, 2012, 11:50:44 PM
Sam

Sand Hills and Dismal are in the Mountain time zone.  Prairie is in the Central.

My Vag does have a bit of sand, and both seed and mulch. 

I'm on the standby list and may play a few holes with everyone.  If not, I'll be keeping the beer cold.


Godspeed on keeping the beer cold!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on June 10, 2012, 08:39:35 AM
Chris:

Thanks for everything.  Really looking forward to the trip and greatly appreciate everything that Eric and you are doing. 

By the way, please take no offense, but you may be the ugliest beer cart girl ever   ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on June 10, 2012, 04:17:42 PM
Play Like a Champion Today :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 10, 2012, 10:41:56 PM
Chris:

Thanks for everything.  Really looking forward to the trip and greatly appreciate everything that Eric and you are doing. 

By the way, please take no offense, but you may be the ugliest beer cart girl ever   ;D


If you buy beer from a beer cart is it real beer since it's in a cart?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Chris Johnston on June 10, 2012, 10:49:55 PM
I'm certainly the heaviest beer cart girl around.

We don't have a beer cart...interferes with the Fairy Ring.

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 10, 2012, 10:51:13 PM
I'm certainly the heaviest beer cart girl around.

We don't have a beer cart...interferes with the Fairy Ring.



What is the fairy ring (bracing myself)? Besides after those pictures of Eric's legs 8) I know who I wanna buy beer from.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on June 11, 2012, 07:21:31 AM
Chris:

Thanks for everything.  Really looking forward to the trip and greatly appreciate everything that Eric and you are doing. 

By the way, please take no offense, but you may be the ugliest beer cart girl ever   ;D


If you buy beer from a beer cart is it real beer since it's in a cart?

Deep.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 11, 2012, 09:48:06 PM
Eric do we have flights and ready to announce matches? The talking needs to begin, Cory is full of piss and vinegar.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on June 11, 2012, 09:55:51 PM
Eric do we have flights and ready to announce matches? The talking needs to begin, Cory is full of piss and vinegar.

You'll get nothing and like it!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 11, 2012, 09:57:32 PM
Eric do we have flights and ready to announce matches? The talking needs to begin, Cory is full of piss and vinegar.

You'll get nothing and like it!


Wow, I was getting ready to write something complementary about you. That opened up the rest of my evening.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on June 13, 2012, 12:57:03 PM
All,

Should have the field and flights buttoned up by the weekend.

Chef asked me to poll you guys to see how many want a shot at the old 96'er?

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B8BsD6-hHZc/T7r-iYUTHxI/AAAAAAAAAp4/0Y4CNB-S_lA/s1600/great-outdoors.jpg)

Just kidding - this beauty's just 28 ounces...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542176_10150972803578416_43779435_n.jpg)

A cowboy cut porterhouse (sourced and Dry Aged in Mullen) that should be pre-ordered before arrival so that everyone who wants one can get one. $75.

For those less inclined to tackle "this monster, this beast", there are of course rib eyes and filets of equal quality on the dinner menu.

Any takers? PM me. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on June 13, 2012, 01:30:15 PM
Eric - Is this chef the same as the "chef" from last year?   :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Doug Siebert on June 13, 2012, 09:53:38 PM
So with the much larger field for the 5th major this year, what's the over/under on the number of holes in one?  Those people who haven't seen the 10th hole yet and haven't ever had one yet will be salivating when they see the action on the ball there.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on June 13, 2012, 10:04:19 PM

I am trying to decide if I need to put 28 ounces of meat in my system


NTTAWWT
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on June 13, 2012, 10:06:09 PM

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B8BsD6-hHZc/T7r-iYUTHxI/AAAAAAAAAp4/0Y4CNB-S_lA/s1600/great-outdoors.jpg)



This looks like Spivey +100 lbs.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Ron Csigo on June 13, 2012, 10:32:43 PM

I am trying to decide if I need to put 28 ounces of meat in my system

You better if you want to fit into that beautiful Peter Millar shirt that's hanging in my closet.   ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on June 13, 2012, 10:42:35 PM

I am trying to decide if I need to put 28 ounces of meat in my system

You better if you want to fit into that beautiful Peter Millar shirt that's hanging in my closet.   ;)

You guys are at the point where you're keeping clothes at each other's house?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Tony Weiler on June 14, 2012, 10:50:56 AM
All,

Should have the field and flights buttoned up by the weekend.

Chef asked me to poll you guys to see how many want a shot at the old 96'er?

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B8BsD6-hHZc/T7r-iYUTHxI/AAAAAAAAAp4/0Y4CNB-S_lA/s1600/great-outdoors.jpg)

Just kidding - this beauty's just 28 ounces...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542176_10150972803578416_43779435_n.jpg)

A cowboy cut porterhouse (sourced and Dry Aged in Mullen) that should be pre-ordered before arrival so that everyone who wants one can get one. $75.

For those less inclined to tackle "this monster, this beast", there are of course rib eyes and filets of equal quality on the dinner menu.

Any takers? PM me. Thanks!


That is a beauty!  I love red meat, but I have to try the Pork Chop and will have at least 28 ounces of something more liquid in me by the time dinner rolls around.  I have had the ribeye there, and it is very, very good.  Mac and Jaka had the chop, and couldn't resist telling me how much I missed out!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Terry Lavin on June 14, 2012, 11:04:57 AM
What's everybody going to wear?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 14, 2012, 11:11:17 AM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Tony Weiler on June 14, 2012, 11:13:49 AM
What's everybody going to wear?
Perhaps you could wear your robe, and help us answer the age old question of "What do they really wear under there?"   ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Howard Riefs on June 14, 2012, 11:15:23 AM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.

Your typical attire in Texas?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 14, 2012, 11:16:09 AM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.

Your typical attire in Texas?

No, they chafe.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: astavrides on June 14, 2012, 11:20:53 AM
Can I still get in the field or is it too late?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Richard Choi on June 14, 2012, 11:25:25 AM
I just lost our 4th (Rob Miller). If anyone is arriving in Denver Thu morning and leaving Tue night and looking for a group, let me know...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on June 14, 2012, 11:39:43 AM
Can I still get in the field or is it too late?

Alex,

You're right on time!  Just please let me know asap. Thanks.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 14, 2012, 11:49:33 AM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.
Team color is black, maybe go with the all black on day 1.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 14, 2012, 11:52:44 AM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.
Team color is black, maybe go with the all black on day 1.


We're gonna look like we're in a gang or something.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 14, 2012, 12:02:41 PM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.
Team color is black, maybe go with the all black on day 1.
We're gonna look like we're in a gang or something.
Fine, I'll bring some form fitting pink Oakley shirts for us to wear.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 14, 2012, 12:03:44 PM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.
Team color is black, maybe go with the all black on day 1.
Fine, I'll bring some form fitting pink Oakley shirts for us to wear.  Extremely flattering if you know what I mean.


We're gonna look like we're in a gang or something.

Don't be so defensive. >:(
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on June 14, 2012, 12:11:57 PM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.

When I went to grad school in Chicago, the "guy" who cut my hair told epic stories about HIS nightlife and on occasion went to parties wearing chaps.
Only chaps.
He called it a "full moon" party.
Dear Lord, don't let the moon be full in Nebraska.
 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 14, 2012, 12:14:22 PM
What's everybody going to wear?

After reading a few posts I think assless chaps will be around. I'm locking my door at night.

When I went to grad school in Chicago, the "guy" who cut my hair told epic stories about HIS nightlife and on occasion went to parties wearing chaps.
Only chaps.
He called it a "full moon" party.
Dear Lord, don't let the moon be full in Nebraska.
 

Should I bring a gun?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Terry Lavin on June 14, 2012, 08:33:57 PM
This thread is starting to sound like a bachelorette destination weekend planning guide.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: John Kavanaugh on June 14, 2012, 09:09:45 PM
This thread is starting to sound like a bachelorette destination weekend planning guide.

If GCA is anything it is the fat girl looking to go where she isn't judged.  If Dismal is anything it is a place where no one visitor is bigger than the club. I can't justify the popularity of this event, I'm just not fighting it.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Terry Lavin on June 14, 2012, 09:12:15 PM
This thread is starting to sound like a bachelorette destination weekend planning guide.

If GCA is anything it is the fat girl looking to go where she isn't judged.  If Dismal is anything it is a place where no one visitor is bigger than the club. I can't justify the popularity of this event, I'm just not fighting it.

No argument there. It was the best golf trip me and my buddies have ever taken.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on June 15, 2012, 08:38:51 AM

No argument there. It was the best golf trip me and my buddies have ever taken.

I'm not sure there is a better compliment you can pay than that.  I'm glad to heard you had such a great time.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Jud_T on June 15, 2012, 09:13:47 AM
I can't justify the popularity of this event, I'm just not fighting it.

If you think it's popular now, just wait till Dismal Dos officially opens and us unbridled belt-notchers start coming out of the woodwork.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on June 15, 2012, 09:36:38 AM
I can't justify the popularity of this event, I'm just not fighting it.

If you think it's popular now, just wait till Dismal Dos officially opens and us unbridled butt boys start coming out of the woodwork.


I fixed your statement for you.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mike Hendren on June 15, 2012, 10:18:26 AM
I can't justify the popularity of this event, I'm just not fighting it.

If you think it's popular now, just wait till Dismal Dos officially opens and us unbridled belt-notchers start coming out of the woodwork.


What?  Not open yet? 

I might need to cancel - not.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Terry Lavin on June 15, 2012, 08:13:23 PM
Dismal River had the following characteristics that combined to make it extra special:

1.  Geographical Surprise:  it's in the middle of nowhere; the fricking club driveway is 17 miles long and the landscape is vast and perfect for golf.
2.  Very fun golf:  the humps, hillocks and green contours are nothing short of rip-snorting fun.  The course got better with each replay.
3.  Fabulous lodging:  our upgraded cabin was straight out of Aspen. Spectacular.
4.  Food and beverage:  As good as Pebble, better than Bandon, and on a par with some of the top private clubs in America.
5.  Service:  Nice people. Attentive and helpful without any negative attitude whatsoever. Very genuine.
6.  Overall vibe:  This is an important factor for me. For the public resorts Bandon and Pinehurst are pitch perfect. So is Dismal. On the other hand, the vibe at Sand Hills can come off a bit chilly and corporate by comparison, even though the course at SH is clearly superior.
7.  Wow factor:  oh yeah, it has it.

That's my quick analysis of a magical golf trip at Dismal River. Not to be missed.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Bill_McBride on June 15, 2012, 08:44:32 PM
This thread is starting to sound like a bachelorette destination weekend planning guide.

If GCA is anything it is the fat girl looking to go where she isn't judged.  If Dismal is anything it is a place where no one visitor is bigger than the club. I can't justify the popularity of this event, I'm just not fighting it.

No argument there. It was the best golf trip me and my buddies have ever taken.

Wow, that's a strong statement!

You've been, I'm sure, to Bandon, Pinehurst, Scotland, Ireland......
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Keith OHalloran on June 16, 2012, 07:53:10 AM
Terry,
I am sorry to do this on the Dismal thread, but I have to raise an objection to your classification of Sand Hills as corporate and chilly. I have been to Sand Hills a few times, and one of the reasons that I feel it is so great, is the welcoming nature of everyone at the club. On a few occasions, the owner has had drinks with our group on the porch, and answered all sorts of inane questions about his club. Once when I was there, the entire crew came into the bar with the members to watch the Nebraska Football game. Last time I was there, Mullen had a highschool football game, and we were all invited to go down.  I guess what I am trying to say, is that I have always felt very welcomed and at home at Sand Hills. Everyone really treats you (and in turn are treated) like family. While, I understand that everyone has their own experiences, I find a characterization of chilly and corporate hard to imagine based on my experiences.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Terry Lavin on June 16, 2012, 09:31:16 AM
Keith,

You're right; I am surely guilty of overstatement in that regard. One club is looser than the other, but SH is also quite welcoming. Thanks for pointing that out.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Chris Johnston on June 17, 2012, 10:08:11 AM
Absolutely can't wait for the 5th Major.  Wish my back felt better.

Will never forget..."that's good Judge".  Great guy and even better fit.  Ever notice that places that "get it" have people who "get it".
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on June 17, 2012, 05:19:21 PM
Hi - for those making their first trip, Mullen is about 3000' elevation.  Yes, you'll get more distance up there, especially if you're like me and used to playing at 500' elevation.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- ONLINE PAIRINGS PARTY!!
Post by: Eric Smith on June 18, 2012, 11:28:03 AM
In keeping with traditional major championship protocol, a sixsome kicks things off at the 2012 5th Major:

MATCH #1 Friday 6/29 @ 8:01 AM
(OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP division)

Tony Weiler / Mac Plumart
Brian Sheehy / Will Spivey
John Lyon / Eric Smith

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- ONLINE PAIRINGS PARTY!!
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 18, 2012, 11:29:03 AM
In keeping with traditional major championship protocol, a sixsome kicks things off at the 2012 5th Major:

MATCH #1 Friday 6/29 @ 8:01 AM
(OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP division)

Tony Weiler / Mac Plumart
Brian Sheehy / Will Spivey
John Lyon / Eric Smith



The opening circle jerk.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- ONLINE PAIRINGS PARTY!!
Post by: Eric Smith on June 18, 2012, 02:00:37 PM
**Intermission**

We've had a late addition to the group so it's back to headquarters for a reshuffle...

Back by 6/28.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- ONLINE PAIRINGS PARTY!!
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 18, 2012, 03:53:11 PM
I hate you.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mac Plumart on June 18, 2012, 09:18:23 PM
I love you.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 18, 2012, 09:39:24 PM
I love you.

You should hear what he said about you today...........
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 19, 2012, 07:08:28 AM
The opening circle jerk.
I hate you.
I love you.
Love, Hate and Circle Jerks. Not exactly the outing I was hoping for!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on June 19, 2012, 07:48:55 AM
The opening circle jerk.
I hate you.
I love you.
Love, Hate and Circle Jerks. Not exactly the outing I was hoping for!

That can't be true, you've attended several GCA.com functions.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 19, 2012, 07:55:22 AM
That can't be true, you've attended several GCA.com functions.
True.  I've had love and hate in the same foursome at some notable GCA functions.  The third thing only happens when certain architects are the guest speaker!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on June 19, 2012, 09:21:05 AM
I did not think I would need to lock the doors of my cabin when I am sleeping next week, but I am now reconsidering.  
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mark Smolens on June 19, 2012, 11:18:09 AM
I did not think I would need to lock the doors of my cabin when I am sleeping next week, but I am now reconsidering.  

And I'm definitely thinking of bringing my gun!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 19, 2012, 11:28:22 AM
I did not think I would need to lock the doors of my cabin when I am sleeping next week, but I am now reconsidering.  
Wouldn't do any good, CJ has the keys.  He's already promised crickets in our room
And I'm definitely thinking of bringing my gun!
You should get a holster and bring it with you on the golf course.  "Is this 20 footer good?"  Yes, yes it is. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 19, 2012, 06:49:37 PM
I did not think I would need to lock the doors of my cabin when I am sleeping next week, but I am now reconsidering.  
Wouldn't do any good, CJ has the keys.  He's already promised crickets in our room
And I'm definitely thinking of bringing my gun!
You should get a holster and bring it with you on the golf course.  "Is this 20 footer good?"  Yes, yes it is. 

I'm from Texas, I can bring guns.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Eric Smith on June 21, 2012, 12:00:26 PM
Friday's tee times posted on page 1.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 21, 2012, 12:18:09 PM
Chris/Eric,

Any possibility of those of us with late times Friday getting out for a quick nine before our time, perhaps off the back?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Eric Smith on June 21, 2012, 01:19:54 PM
Cory,

Of course. Get out there and have fun.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Chris DeNigris on June 21, 2012, 01:25:59 PM
Cory- You saying "quick nine" is a bit redundant, no?  :)

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 21, 2012, 01:35:29 PM
Cory- You saying "quick nine" is a bit redundant, no?  :)
I'm dragging Sam around with me so it should take at least 45 minutes  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Matt Bosela on June 21, 2012, 01:51:19 PM
Chris/Eric,

Any possibility of those of us with late times Friday getting out for a quick nine before our time, perhaps off the back?

Cory,

We're matched up against you and I can tell you that I intend to get a full 18 in before our 5th Major match!  Feel free to join us bright and early!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: John Kavanaugh on June 21, 2012, 02:00:00 PM
Eric,

Please see if you can get the pin on 10 changed just before our matches.  Us long termers deserve some home course advantage.  Somehow my 23 handicap buddy managed to hit his ball in all three quadrants during our last visit.  And yes, it was always where the pin was not.

note:  I am fully aware but can not explain how a green only has three quadrants.  It's that good.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Stephen Davis on June 21, 2012, 02:06:22 PM
I know that it was just asked, but if we did want to get out before our matches, how do we go about it? Who should we call? or do we just go out? Thanks!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 02:44:05 PM
A 6? Anyone who knows me knows I can't play to that.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Bill_McBride on June 21, 2012, 08:17:43 PM
Cory- You saying "quick nine" is a bit redundant, no?  :)
I'm dragging Sam around with me so it should take at least 45 minutes  ;D

Hit the ball and drag Sam?   ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 08:44:15 PM
Cory- You saying "quick nine" is a bit redundant, no?  :)
I'm dragging Sam around with me so it should take at least 45 minutes  ;D

Hit the ball and drag Sam?   ;D


You and Bernhardt have been ganging up on me this week, not cool. :'(
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Bill_McBride on June 21, 2012, 08:52:48 PM
Cory- You saying "quick nine" is a bit redundant, no?  :)
I'm dragging Sam around with me so it should take at least 45 minutes  ;D

Hit the ball and drag Sam?   ;D

I can't speak for Bernhardt.   And your claim to be more than a 6 is ludicrous and yes, perhaps even greedy.  Are you so desperate to win that you would grovel for more shots?   Only Ran and I are allowed to do that.  
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 08:53:25 PM
Cory- You saying "quick nine" is a bit redundant, no?  :)
I'm dragging Sam around with me so it should take at least 45 minutes  ;D

Hit the ball and drag Sam?   ;D

I can't speak for Bernhardt.   And your claim to be more than a 6 is ludicrous and yes, perhaps even greedy.  Are you so desperate to win that you would grovel for more shots?   Only Ran and I are allowed to do that.   

You and Bernhardt have been ganging up on me this week, not cool. :'(

If I break 85 I am giddy.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 09:08:53 PM
When will the rules sheet be out?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Doug Siebert on June 21, 2012, 09:50:18 PM
Eric,

You might want to get that rules sheet out.  The "Foster Rule" will take a bit of explaining ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Mac Plumart on June 21, 2012, 09:57:35 PM
note:  I am fully aware but can not explain how a green only has three quadrants.  It's that good.

 :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 10:41:49 PM
Couple of questions for the vets of this trip. Mapquest has it as 2 hrs and 12 minutes from Prairie Club to Sand Hills, does that sound right?
Second, what is the best route from Sand Hills to Dismal and how long is the drive?

Thanks
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Chris Johnston on June 21, 2012, 11:29:39 PM
Prarie club is 1.5 hours.

Dismal to Sand Hills is 40, or so minutes.  Both Dismal and SH are off of rt 97, 9 miles apart when you get to 97.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 11:31:40 PM
Prarie club is 1.5 hours.

Dismal to Sand Hills is 40, or so minutes.  Both Dismal and SH are off of rt 97, 9 miles apart when you get to 97.

Can you send the chopper for me?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Michael Whitaker on June 21, 2012, 11:39:05 PM
If I break 85 I am giddy
My revision is in, 5.4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 11:42:51 PM
If I break 85 I am giddy
My revision is in, 5.4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I use a cheater line and a long putter. :o
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Michael Whitaker on June 21, 2012, 11:46:13 PM
Sam - seems you've been "giddy" a lot lately!!!

Sam Morrow
Cypress Lakes Golf Club
Texas Golf Association   5.0    6/15/2012
U   T   Date   Score   CR/Slope   Diff.
*   I   6/12   76   71.3/129   4.1
*   I   6/12   74   71.3/129   2.4
*   I   5/12   79   71.3/129   6.7
    I   5/12   83   71.3/129   10.2
    I   5/12   84   71.3/129   11.1
    I   5/12   79   71.3/129   6.7
    I   5/12   79   71.3/129   6.7
    I   5/12   81   71.3/129   8.5
    I   5/12   79   71.3/129   6.7
    I   5/12   82   71.3/129   9.4
*   I   5/12   78   71.3/129   5.9
*   TI   5/12   77   71.3/129   5.0
*   AI   4/12   77   70.4/130   5.7
    CI   4/12   80   70.8/128   8.1
*   AI   4/12   81   74.1/145   5.4
*   AI   4/12   80   74.1/145   4.6
*   AI   3/12   82   73.9/139   6.6
    I   3/12   83   71.3/129   10.2
*   I   2/12   78   71.3/129   5.9
    AI   2/12   81   71.7/137   7.7
T = Score Type (H - Home, A - Away, T - Tournament, P - Penalty,
C - Combined, I - Internet)
U - Used for USGA Handicap Index® Computation

Lowest Handicap Index over the last 12 months = 2.5
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 11:49:19 PM
My swing feels like an unfolded lawn chair.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Michael Whitaker on June 21, 2012, 11:50:23 PM
My swing feels like an unfolded lawn chair.

That must be why you're no longer a 2.5. Shame.  :'(
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 11:52:24 PM
My swing feels like an unfolded lawn chair.

That must be why you're no longer a 2.5. Shame.  :'(

My real handicap is a short dick and bad breathe. ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Michael Whitaker on June 21, 2012, 11:54:49 PM
My swing feels like an unfolded lawn chair.

That must be why you're no longer a 2.5. Shame.  :'(

My real handicap is a short dick and bad breathe. ;)

I got that impression from your Facebook posts. Social media is a cruel bitch.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 21, 2012, 11:56:26 PM
My swing feels like an unfolded lawn chair.

That must be why you're no longer a 2.5. Shame.  :'(

My real handicap is a short dick and bad breathe. ;)

I got that impression from your Facebook posts. Social media is a cruel bitch.


You're on a roll!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Michael Whitaker on June 21, 2012, 11:59:36 PM
My swing feels like an unfolded lawn chair.

That must be why you're no longer a 2.5. Shame.  :'(

My real handicap is a short dick and bad breathe. ;)

I got that impression from your Facebook posts. Social media is a cruel bitch.


You're on a roll!

Enough tonight. I'm an old man with a bad heart. I need my sleep. Goodnight.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 22, 2012, 11:41:01 AM
One week from today the fun begins!!!!!  I'm very sorry to miss out on the putting contest Thursday night.  I've known several people in my life whose putting skills increased with inebriation.  I suspect we have a few of those in this group  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Stephen Davis on June 22, 2012, 11:46:07 AM
Dang! This is a tough crowd! I have to say that I am really excited for this weekend. A week ago I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make it. I went out to play a round of golf after work (my wife and kids were out of town) and someone stole all of my clubs. I have been trying to piece a new set together as quick as I can and I am good to go now. Since everyone else is trying to get extra strokes, you might as well throw a couple my way  :D :D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Mark Smolens on June 22, 2012, 11:56:51 AM
Extras  ??? You're going to be playing with a set with no emotional baggage, no tomahawks into wet turf, no helicopters after whiffs, shanks or the like, and you want extra strokes. Sounds like grounds for a few less strokes to me!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Scott Szabo on June 22, 2012, 12:10:09 PM
Remember the golden rule.  One bottle of water for every four beers.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Mark Smolens on June 22, 2012, 12:48:17 PM
Remember the golden rule.  One bottle of water for every four beers.

I dunno, doesn't look like there's many trees out there. Embarassing for those of us who share Sam's real handicap problem.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Kalen Braley on June 22, 2012, 12:53:30 PM
I'm really regretting having to miss this one....I think its going to be a blast.

Damn this sux...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Stephen Davis on June 22, 2012, 12:55:03 PM
Extras  ??? You're going to be playing with a set with no emotional baggage, no tomahawks into wet turf, no helicopters after whiffs, shanks or the like, and you want extra strokes. Sounds like grounds for a few less strokes to me!

Haha! Touche! Okay, in that case put me down as scratch  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 22, 2012, 10:31:53 PM
Well boys I'm packed and ready to go, picked up my rental car a few hours ago. I can't tell everyone how excited I am, I look forward to meeting new friends and seeing old ones, I know we are gonna have one helluva crazy time. I'm starting my journey a little earlier than most, I'm making the drive all the way from Houston and can't wait.

Sunday Cory Lewis and I are going to play Dallas National and make sure to complain that Fazio never gets the most out of the property.  Monday I am playing Old American in the morning and going to Crimson Creek in El Reno, Oklahoma, my college home course. Tuesday I will be at Flint Hills National in the morning and Prairie Dunes that afternoon. Wednesday I'm spending the day at Prairie Club and Thursday I will be at Sand Hills before heading to Dismal. If anyone's travels put them in the same place as me let me know.

I want to thank Eric for doing all this legwork, I know it's been a pain putting it all together and thanks to Chris and his staff at Dismal for hosting us. I have talked to Eric, the chef at Dismal, and we are going to eat well and drink okay too.

Everyone travel safe and pray that Eric makes it 100 holes on Monday.

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Greg Krueger on June 23, 2012, 10:46:19 AM
Wow Sam, what a great week you have on tap! See you Friday!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 23, 2012, 11:13:14 AM
Thursday I will be at Sand Hills before heading to Dismal.
Apparently being somebody's partner in the 5th Major isn't good enough to get invited to Sand Hills  :'(
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 23, 2012, 12:54:09 PM
It's with my Brook Hollow invite.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: astavrides on June 24, 2012, 08:21:58 PM
Sorry if I missed info/discussion about the following:
Temperatures seem to be ~100 in Mullen.  Will most people therefore be riding as opposed to walking?  Are carts included in fees?  Do they have pull carts available for rental? 
Does the lodge have internet access?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 24, 2012, 08:40:13 PM
No internet, its why CJ never posts.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: John Kavanaugh on June 24, 2012, 08:54:35 PM
Sorry if I missed info/discussion about the following:
Temperatures seem to be ~100 in Mullen.  Will most people therefore be riding as opposed to walking?  Are carts included in fees?  Do they have pull carts available for rental? 
Does the lodge have internet access?

The lodge has wifi and phone service. The course only has phone service on 9 tee.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Eric Smith on June 24, 2012, 09:41:03 PM

Yes, cart fees are included. Pretty darn warm here today. 100 and something. Really nice out now though... breezy.

Just walked back from having dinner with Chris - excellent pasta and chicken dish. Now it's time to hit the hay. See you all soon.

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/b70a9b30.jpg)

Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Dan Herrmann on June 24, 2012, 09:50:49 PM
Eric, thanks for the photo.  Just shed a tear :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Cory Lewis on June 30, 2012, 08:54:14 AM
Day 1 is in the books.  Sam and I will need a tremendous charge on Day 2 to have any shot at the shootout.  We were victims of birdie barrages from Matt Bosela and Ryan Mahaffey.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on June 30, 2012, 11:19:46 AM
Day 1 is in the books.  Sam and I will need a tremendous charge on Day 2 to have any shot at the shootout.  We were victims of birdie barrages from Matt Bosela and Ryan Mahaffey.

3 Hours sleep, that's how we roll!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Jason Hines on June 30, 2012, 11:06:35 PM
OK boys, where are the photos?

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 01, 2012, 01:55:35 AM
There will be photos, Choi is on the back porch peppering Doak with questions. I hate to admit this but there is a picture of Eric kissing me, it was kind of a turn on because we were on the Doak course.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River -- TEE TIMES POSTED
Post by: JC Jones on July 01, 2012, 08:39:22 AM
Doak probably feels like Vince Vaughn in the breakfast scene from Wedding Crashers right now.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 01, 2012, 09:23:16 AM
Congratulations to GCAers Greg Krueger and Brent Carlson for their playoff victory at the 2012 5th Major!

The 5 division winning teams played a 4 hole single elimination shootout with Greg and Brent and Tyler Kearns and Matt Bosela battling up until the very end.
(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/2012%205TH%20MAJOR/5th/15c7dee4.jpg)

The field.
(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/2012%205TH%20MAJOR/5th/a52afd0e.jpg)

The front 9 tour last night with Tom D.
(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/2012%205TH%20MAJOR/5th/0ac6a942.jpg)

We're off for the back 9 tour later this morning. More to come.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River **RESULTS**
Post by: Eric Smith on July 01, 2012, 10:58:05 AM
(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/2012%205TH%20MAJOR/5th/46a1220d.jpg)

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/b63a3a0c.jpg)

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/2012%205TH%20MAJOR/5th/978e642b.jpg)

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/0f417ee9.jpg)

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/2012%205TH%20MAJOR/5th/d29c923a.jpg)

Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Brett_Morrissy on July 01, 2012, 07:25:12 PM
Thanks Eric.
Brief explanation of all the numbers pls?
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on July 01, 2012, 07:42:41 PM
WOW  - There must be 3 times more folks there than last year!

So - what did everybody think of the experience?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on July 01, 2012, 08:03:48 PM
Many thanks to Eric, Chris and the entire staff at Dismal for an amazing weekend in the Sandhills.  Everything about the event was fantastic.  The food was great, the golf course was in tremendous shape, and the staff was phenominal.  

Favorite on course moment:  My partner Sam Morrow and I both had eagle putts on the "windmill" par 5 4th hole during one match.  Neither one of us gets that many eagle putts so that was pretty cool.

Favorite off course moment:  Tony Weiler acting like a giddy school girl while Tom Doak signed his Confidential Guide.  My favorite quote from Tony:  "This just made my year".  Little tip for the rest of you.  If you are handing Tom your confidential guide to sign, the first words out of your mouth should not be "I promise I will not put this on ebay"   :)

Tony and I had a tremendous day at Prairie Club on Thursday so I think it's ok to poke a little fun at him.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on July 01, 2012, 08:17:31 PM
This thread isn't really complete without a good picture of our fearless leader.  Apparently getting a tour from Tom Doak of his course under construction brings out emotions in people that I don't really understand  ;D

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/camel03/2012-06-30_19-09-01_566.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Tony Weiler on July 02, 2012, 09:26:58 AM
Many thanks to Eric, Chris and the entire staff at Dismal for an amazing weekend in the Sandhills.  Everything about the event was fantastic.  The food was great, the golf course was in tremendous shape, and the staff was phenominal.  

Favorite on course moment:  My partner Sam Morrow and I both had eagle points on the "windmill" par 5 4th hole during one match.  Neither one of us gets that many eagle putts so that was pretty cool.

Favorite off course moment:  Tony Weiler acting like a giddy school girl while Tom Doak signed his Confidential Guide.  My favorite quote from Tony:  "This just made my year".  Little tip for the rest of you.  If you are handing Tom your confidential guide to sign, the first words out of your mouth should not be "I promise I will not put this on ebay"   :)

Tony and I had a tremendous day at Prairie Club on Thursday so I think it's ok to poke a little fun at him.

Ha, thanks a lot Cory.  :)  I should have come up with a much better line, but I "choked."  What a great and fun experience.  Can't thank Eric, the Staff at DR, my Partner Mac, and everyone involved.  Was a tough one to leave.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Howard Riefs on July 02, 2012, 09:45:24 AM

We're off for the back 9 tour later this morning. More to come.

The sign of a great routing...  who changed their existing travel/golf plans to join Doak for the tour of the back 9 on Sunday?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Scott Szabo on July 02, 2012, 10:38:54 AM
This thread isn't really complete without a good picture of our fearless leader.  Apparently getting a tour from Tom Doak of his course under construction brings out emotions in people that I don't really understand  ;D

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/camel03/2012-06-30_19-09-01_566.jpg)



What happens at Dismal, should stay at Dismal....
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Brandon Urban on July 02, 2012, 10:44:16 AM
Just got home from one of the best events I have ever attended. Dismal and it's staff were fantastic. Chris Johnston is the real deal. You can tell he really loves that place.

It was so great to finally put some faces to names. I will go into more detail when I get a chance tonight, but I will say I made a lot of new friends over the weekend.

I also have some pics from the Doak tour. I will try to get a few of them up (if it is ok with Tom and the Dismal guys) tonight as well.

Finally, I have to say thanks to our wonderful host, Eric Smith. Not only was it great to meet him, but also a ton of fun to get to play a 9 hole match against him and John Lyon. Eric, all I can say is this weekend was a blast! Thanks!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cliff Walston on July 02, 2012, 11:14:12 AM
As I am sure will be repeated often by many, this was a tremendous event.  Many thanks to Eric, Chris, Greg, and everyone else that worked so hard to make it so enjoyable.  Also, many thanks to Tom Doak for an incredible learning experience.  As someone who isn't in the golf industry and hasn't seen a course being constructed, the tour was fascinating both in terms of hearing the thought processes that went into creating a hole and in seeing holes in every stage of construction and all that goes into that process.  Thanks again to everyone for making this the most enjoyable golf outing I have ever participated in.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on July 02, 2012, 11:37:26 AM
In a word. Awesome.
A few random pics.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Dismal%20River%202012/photo-9.jpg)
THE Dismal River.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Dismal%20River%202012/photo-11.jpg)
The shootout.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Dismal%20River%202012/photo-6.jpg)
Our fearless leader.
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Dismal%20River%202012/photo-5.jpg)
(http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/Dismal%20River%202012/photo-10.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Bill Seitz on July 02, 2012, 12:14:48 PM
Was anyone hitting the ball further than Mr. Feinberg?  This was probably his first exposure to a GCA event.  That kid can hit the ball a long, long way.  

Thanks Eric.
Brief explanation of all the numbers pls?

Brett, from what I gather, the top number is the score for a nine hole match (5.5 for example, in a match where the losing team had 3.5 points).  The bottom number is the cumulative score, with the final total in the last box.  Handicap numbers appear next to the player names. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Carson Pilcher on July 02, 2012, 02:47:37 PM
One of the most epic weekends in a long time!  Great to meet some of you, and I look forward to the next time.

I am back at the office physically, but my heart is still in Dismal River...so remote, jets don't even fly over!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Joe Fairey on July 02, 2012, 04:21:31 PM
Airfare/rental car   $$

Golf/lodging         $$

Food/bev            $$


2012 5th Major.........PRICELESS.........thanks to all......
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: John Kavanaugh on July 02, 2012, 06:07:55 PM
Even though I was not able to introduce myself to everyone individually it was a great pleasure to watch my real world friends intermingle with my "internet buds".  I wish I had kissed Sam Morrow.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mark Smolens on July 02, 2012, 06:25:06 PM
Bill, as you well know, few hit it as far as young Nicholas. The guys in our flight will probably agree, but wonder why he was there w/ such a chop (figures that I'd go for 76 yesterday w/ the Seattle contingent after the Doak back nine - no pressure).

CJ, Greg, and their entire staff were awesome and Dismal River is quite a place. Thanks again Eric for organizing this - we had a great time.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Chris Johnston on July 02, 2012, 06:36:20 PM
All

Shout out to all of YOU, you made the event fun!  Great to have met (in person) some many from here!

Also, shout out to Greg Dennis and his staff, Chef Eric and the culinary team, and Jagger Mandrell and the maintanance crew.  They deserve accolades far more than me. 

Thanks to my friend Tom Doak for the back porch open discussion and walking tour of the new course!   That was one of the most memorable 24 hours we have ever had.

If we can get it organized, we may do it again this Fall.  Maybe closing weekend.

You guys were a blast!

Eric, nicely played!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: John Kavanaugh on July 02, 2012, 06:46:37 PM
I will be taking two foresomes to the Dismal Major in F. It will fill up fast.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: John Kirk on July 02, 2012, 08:15:16 PM
This thread isn't really complete without a good picture of our fearless leader.  Apparently getting a tour from Tom Doak of his course under construction brings out emotions in people that I don't really understand  ;D

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/camel03/2012-06-30_19-09-01_566.jpg)



What happens at Dismal, should stay at Dismal....


Hilarious.  Totally at ease.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mike Hogan on July 02, 2012, 08:53:10 PM
I wanted to thank Eric, CJ, Greg and the entire staff at Dismal for a great weekend.
It was the most well organized event I have ever been a part of, excellent job.

I'm not sure what was more impressive you wrangling 60 GCA'ers or Easy E walking 100 holes!!

A few photos..
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0051-1.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0044-3.jpg)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0038-2.jpg)

The One and Only!!
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/IMG_0008.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mac Plumart on July 02, 2012, 09:15:33 PM
Those 201 yardage markers are the best!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 02, 2012, 09:30:34 PM
 I would post my pictures if I could figure out what the hell is wrong with my phone. It's cool to know that Kav regrets not kissing me. :o In regards to that picture is was kind of awkward, Eric was standing next to me and I told him to stop poking me with his knee and then casually told me that it wasn't his knee and the blow out bunker on 3 Doak was going to make him blow.

 There are to many moments to list and people to thank but I will give a few brief tidbits that I enjoyed. Matt Bosela did a great job off the bat of making every putt he looked at and formally screwing us. Finally meeting Don Mahaffey 1500 miles from where we should have met, meeting Kav and he was friendly, and don't even get me started on Bogey and Whitaker! We had a blast BS'ing on the back porch of the Sheehy, Smith, Lyon, Spivey cabin, Carson told the great Jack Nicklaus story ever (wore an Ashworth shirt today!), and then Tony and Tom Doak, you really had to be there.

I am going to start another thread detailing all the courses I saw on the trip (I think it's 13) but I leave everyone with one thing to think about, "WILL YOU SIGN MY BOOK?"
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 02, 2012, 10:59:32 PM
Wow. I got home at 2am and slept until 4 this afternoon. 8 days in the sandhills whipped me pretty good!

As to the photo posted now three times (!) on this thread ;D; I love Sam I Am. The moment I first saw him outside the window at Jack's I sprinted out the door to give him a big ol' bear hug. It was surely one of the least disappointing internet friend meetings in the history of the white fire grid. At least on my end anyway. ;) Just as fun and real a guy as you'll ever hope to meet. So we have our little memento thanks to our good friend Cory and his telephoto lens. I'm a little groggy but I want to post about the event. Thanks too all of you for the kind words.

---

A list to help get things rolling...

Things overheard on the back patio of Signature 4 last weekend:

1. "What if a lion jumped up out of the grass behind me and ate me right in front of you guys?"

2. "Listen, the stars we're seeing now are a picture of the stars from like 200 years ago. Seriously. No, seriously, they are."

3. "Where's Hogan? Asleep? Go wake his ass up!"

4. "Who wants another vodka tonic?"

4b. "Who needs another scotch?"

5. "I have become comfortably numb."

6. "It's midnight. (carlights) HAS to be Mike George and his crew. Let's drive down to their cabins and drink beer with them!"

7. John Lyon meet Donna Chang.

8. "Win this one and you're one step closer to Jack"

And this is all BEFORE the tournament started...

It was a seriously good time seeing all of you out at Dismal River. I had more fun than I deserve. And what a great crew of guys to share the week with. All were there to have fun and enjoy some competition which can lead to a very good event. We had a lot of help. Greg Dennis and his staff are consummate professionals and understood and executed the plan without a hitch. I am so proud of the job they did. THANK YOU.

Jagger Mandrell and the rest of the grounds crew have the golf course playing like a racetrack in challenging conditions - 90 days without rain - and a new golf course siphoning irrigation water from the existing one for its grow-in. Through all of the challenges they are facing out there, the tournament conditions were absolutely superb. THANK YOU.

Chef Eric - my friend with skills like you would not believe. THANK YOU. I know most of you had plenty of opportunities to interact with Chef (or Big E, as I like to call him) and discover that he is a people person too. Loves to chat it up with his 'subjects' and get feedback on what it is he and his staff do best - make kick ass food. I can't believe I stayed 8 nights and forgot to eat CJ's pork chop, but I did. Had everything else though. :)

Tom Doak - THANK YOU. That was the best 4 hours I have ever spent on a golf course. You don't know how much it means to me that you took the time to do this for our group. I can't wait until she opens.

Chris Johnston - THANK YOU. I know you don't like for me to give you any credit so just shut your eyes for twenty seconds, okay?

I just spent a week with Chris, shared breakfast and dinner with him most every day and rode shotgun in his Polaris for hours on end all over the place. Heck we went places I didn't even know existed on the property. Lots of them. I know many of you know this about him already, but I'm going to say it again - Chris has to be one of the most knowledgeable, passionate and generous guys out there in an ownership role in the business today. I am extremely fortunate to know him and even more so to call him a friend. I could not have put this thing together in the manner in which we did if it weren't for him.

Last but certainly not least, the 59 of you who joined me at my club in the middle of Nebraska for a golf tournament on the week of the Fourth of July: THANK YOU. This Bud's For You!!! What an incredibly fun bunch of GCAers and friends we had out. I had the opportunity to speak with each and every one of you and surprisingly enough for me I could pick each of you out of a police line up after spending a few days with you at Dismal. Pretty cool stuff. I hope to have the opportunity to play golf with all of you over the coming months and years. Let's do it again in 2013. One step closer to Jack!

p.s. Rode back to Denver with my partner and fellow Dismalite John Lyon and I think you'll have an opportunity to come back even sooner for his clambake. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 02, 2012, 11:04:45 PM
You forgot about me blowing up John's bathroom. :D
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on July 03, 2012, 07:30:50 AM
I attended the 5th Major last year.  The memories only get better with time; I still love the Sandhills and Dismal.  It's such a special place, but not only because of the golf course, the facilities, or the location - no, it was Chris and Eric and the staff of DR.

I still can't believe you had 60 out there.  Amazing!

So glad the second course is growing in so nicely.  Are the salt licks still  out there for the cattle?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Howard Riefs on July 03, 2012, 08:14:17 AM
Favorite off course moment:  Tony Weiler acting like a giddy school girl while Tom Doak signed his Confidential Guide.  My favorite quote from Tony:  "This just made my year".  Little tip for the rest of you.  If you are handing Tom your confidential guide to sign, the first words out of your mouth should not be "I promise I will not put this on ebay"   :)


That was quick.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-CONFIDENTIAL-GUIDE-TO-GOLF-COURSES-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-TOM-DOAK-/370607550809?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5649ee7159#ht_500wt_969 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-CONFIDENTIAL-GUIDE-TO-GOLF-COURSES-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-TOM-DOAK-/370607550809?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5649ee7159#ht_500wt_969)


Ok, maybe not...


Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Tony Weiler on July 03, 2012, 08:22:36 AM
Ha, Howard that isn't mine.  Tom "personalized" mine so it probably has less value to anyone but me.  :)

It truly was a pleasure meeting him, and I want to thank him publicly for taking the time to sign the book (actually both books he also signed my copy of Anatomy).  I have tried pretty hard to keep it in good shape, and Tom himself said "Have you ever opened this?  I don't have one in this good of shape."  I am a bit jealous of Bogey, however, as I think Tom wrote that he thought he "loved" him in his.   :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 03, 2012, 08:36:01 AM
.
Thanks Eric.
Brief explanation of all the numbers pls?

Brett, from what I gather, the top number is the score for a nine hole match (5.5 for example, in a match where the losing team had 3.5 points).  The bottom number is the cumulative score, with the final total in the last box.  Handicap numbers appear next to the player names. 

Brett,

Bill's got it right. It's a great format used in most every member/guest I have had the opportunity to play in. The best part of this format is it allows folks to get to know as many of the others as possible out on the golf course. You play your 9 hole match, wait on the next two groups, shoot the shit, then mix it up and head out again playing against another team. Great fun.

Dan,

We definitely missed you guys. Maybe next year is in the cards for you and Laura? As for the salt licks, those things are long gone. It's a golf course now in every way with the cattle on the other side of the fence.

I have a lot of great pics to post but will likely be swamped at work today. I'll get them up hopefully tonight.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Tony Weiler on July 03, 2012, 08:47:52 AM
Just a few more comments, and some of it will echo what others have said.  It was a true pleasure meeting so many GCAers, but I regret that I didn’t get to meet all of the other 59 there.  Chris and Greg and the staff at Dismal are fantastic, and the tournament was so well run. 

The golf course is really, really good.  I knew that from the many threads we have had here, and from the members who I know that have told me so many good things about it.  It is a true pleasure to play, and aside from one or two holes, the greens did not seem like many of the Nicklaus greens that get so widely criticized here.  They were very fair for a guy who has absolutely no chance to hit a high cut 5 iron at any time in his life.  The more I played the course the more I enjoyed it.  Great matchplay venue and it was in top notch shape. 

I want to thank Eric for having us out, and helping run the event.  A fantastic host.  I want to thank my partner Mac for putting up with me for 5 matches.  We played well, but lost to better play.  That is ok with me.  I also want to thank all of the Taddy Porter flight for 5 enjoyable matches.  Brandon and Barry for starting us off with a good ass kicking, the Mike and Mike show for one great match, Chris and Bruce for one enjoyable nine holes, and Bruce for making everything!  And thanks to Mike and the Grahmbler for making me putt a 1 footer , and to JNC Lyon for showing me that a fairly trim young man can walk that course and hit it a mile, all while pulling along his 2 wood hitting partner Easy E for a fun ending 9 holes!   

A couple other observations:  it is not a good idea to ask an Irishman who lives in London (Sheehy) about Scotch at 1:30 am, as he just so happens to have a bottle that needs to be opened and consumed at that precise moment!  It just added to the good times on the back porch of cabin #4.  Also, Chris Shaida knows more about Scotch and cigars than anyone I know, and I am glad he shares both with me!

One other interesting tidbit is that John Kavanaugh’s (whose company I always enjoy) friends give him a lot of crap, and listening to that around the campfire was pure entertainment.  One even said, “We better be careful or he won’t introduce us to his internet friends anymore!”  Classic.     

Finally, thanks to Ran for starting this big old community we know as GCA.com.  I have literally never met or played with anyone on this site who I did not think was a true gentleman and who I would not hesitate to tee it up with again anytime.     
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Terry Lavin on July 03, 2012, 09:20:41 AM
Sounds like Dismal did what Dismal does: capture, serve, entertain and enthrall. Nothing short of remarkable.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: astavrides on July 03, 2012, 11:54:13 AM
Many thanks to Chris, Eric, and the entire staff at Dismal, all of whom couldn't have been nicer.  I had a great time.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Stephen Davis on July 03, 2012, 06:41:30 PM
I too had a blast at Dismal! Thank you to everyone who made the event so remarkable! I was paired with an incredible playing partner, Daryn Soldan, and carpooled with two really great guys, Chris Denegris and Mike Hamilton. I hope to tee it up with them and others I met again soon!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on July 03, 2012, 06:50:37 PM
What is really great is that so many people got to find out what a few of us have known for a while, Eric Smith is one of the best guys out there and there is nobody better.

Congrats on a great event.   
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on July 03, 2012, 09:20:25 PM
+1
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mac Plumart on July 03, 2012, 09:46:29 PM
What is really great is that so many people got to find out what a few of us have known for a while, Eric Smith is one of the best guys out there and there is nobody better.


AMEN!!!!!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JNC Lyon on July 03, 2012, 09:59:26 PM
Wow. I got home at 2am and slept until 4 this afternoon. 8 days in the sandhills whipped me pretty good!

As to the photo posted now three times (!) on this thread ;D; I love Sam I Am. The moment I first saw him outside the window at Jack's I sprinted out the door to give him a big ol' bear hug. It was surely one of the least disappointing internet friend meetings in the history of the white fire grid. At least on my end anyway. ;) Just as fun and real a guy as you'll ever hope to meet. So we have our little memento thanks to our good friend Cory and his telephoto lens. I'm a little groggy but I want to post about the event. Thanks too all of you for the kind words.

---

A list to help get things rolling...

Things overheard on the back patio of Signature 4 last weekend:

1. "What if a lion jumped up out of the grass behind me and ate me right in front of you guys?"

2. "Listen, the stars we're seeing now are a picture of the stars from like 200 years ago. Seriously. No, seriously, they are."

3. "Where's Hogan? Asleep? Go wake his ass up!"

4. "Who wants another vodka tonic?"

4b. "Who needs another scotch?"

5. "I have become comfortably numb."

6. "It's midnight. (carlights) HAS to be Mike George and his crew. Let's drive down to their cabins and drink beer with them!"

7. John Lyon meet Donna Chang.

8. "Win this one and you're one step closer to Jack"

And this is all BEFORE the tournament started...

It was a seriously good time seeing all of you out at Dismal River. I had more fun than I deserve. And what a great crew of guys to share the week with. All were there to have fun and enjoy some competition which can lead to a very good event. We had a lot of help. Greg Dennis and his staff are consummate professionals and understood and executed the plan without a hitch. I am so proud of the job they did. THANK YOU.

Jagger Mandrell and the rest of the grounds crew have the golf course playing like a racetrack in challenging conditions - 90 days without rain - and a new golf course siphoning irrigation water from the existing one for its grow-in. Through all of the challenges they are facing out there, the tournament conditions were absolutely superb. THANK YOU.

Chef Eric - my friend with skills like you would not believe. THANK YOU. I know most of you had plenty of opportunities to interact with Chef (or Big E, as I like to call him) and discover that he is a people person too. Loves to chat it up with his 'subjects' and get feedback on what it is he and his staff do best - make kick ass food. I can't believe I stayed 8 nights and forgot to eat CJ's pork chop, but I did. Had everything else though. :)

Tom Doak - THANK YOU. That was the best 4 hours I have ever spent on a golf course. You don't know how much it means to me that you took the time to do this for our group. I can't wait until she opens.

Chris Johnston - THANK YOU. I know you don't like for me to give you any credit so just shut your eyes for twenty seconds, okay?

I just spent a week with Chris, shared breakfast and dinner with him most every day and rode shotgun in his Polaris for hours on end all over the place. Heck we went places I didn't even know existed on the property. Lots of them. I know many of you know this about him already, but I'm going to say it again - Chris has to be one of the most knowledgeable, passionate and generous guys out there in an ownership role in the business today. I am extremely fortunate to know him and even more so to call him a friend. I could not have put this thing together in the manner in which we did if it weren't for him.

Last but certainly not least, the 59 of you who joined me at my club in the middle of Nebraska for a golf tournament on the week of the Fourth of July: THANK YOU. This Bud's For You!!! What an incredibly fun bunch of GCAers and friends we had out. I had the opportunity to speak with each and every one of you and surprisingly enough for me I could pick each of you out of a police line up after spending a few days with you at Dismal. Pretty cool stuff. I hope to have the opportunity to play golf with all of you over the coming months and years. Let's do it again in 2013. One step closer to Jack!

p.s. Rode back to Denver with my partner and fellow Dismalite John Lyon and I think you'll have an opportunity to come back even sooner for his clambake. Stay tuned.

You forgot:

"This place sucks."

"Doak's Dismal River to Debut at Number One on Golfweek's Top 100 Modern (Question Mark)"
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on July 03, 2012, 10:09:56 PM
If anybody is still in metro Mullen - be sure to check out the July 4 fireworks in town.  I was invited by about 6 different people from DR and Sand Hills, and I still didn't go (we were hitting the road for our drive back to Philly early the next morning).

Honestly, not going is one of my life's regrets.  I really should've gone.  The people in Mullen are amazingly friendly, and I miss them too.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Brent Carlson on July 03, 2012, 11:08:56 PM
Thanks to Eric, Chris and the staff at Dismal River for such a great event.  The course is fantastic and the service even better.

It was nice to put faces to names with fellow GCAers.  Thanks to my partner Greg Krueger for some great putting.  You put on a clinic.  

Eric - thanks again for all the hard work you put into the tournament.  It was truly a pleasure to participate.   I hope to be at the 5th Major again next year.  

Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 03, 2012, 11:49:47 PM
If anybody is still in metro Mullen - be sure to check out the July 4 fireworks in town.  I was invited by about 6 different people from DR and Sand Hills, and I still didn't go (we were hitting the road for our drive back to Philly early the next morning).

Honestly, not going is one of my life's regrets.  I really should've gone.  The people in Mullen are amazingly friendly, and I miss them too.

Did you get gas in Mullen? The gal who runs the gas station is the town gossip, a guy drove by and she told me how the guys wife is having an affair.
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Brett_Morrissy on July 04, 2012, 12:40:37 AM
Sam,
Classic!
We got lost on our way to Sand Hills from Ballyneal in 2010, we were given a dodgy map that had our turnoff to SH on the RHS - of course it is left, anyway, we drive past SH entrance, thru Mullen and are maybe 40-50 km past Mullen when the fuel light comes on in the Surburban! We finally decide to turn around, the sun is dropping below the horizon, as we were sure we must have gone past it and we were of course running out of fuel, coasting (engine off) down hills to gain us a few extra miles.
thankfully we make it back to Mullen and to the gas station, the guy comes out and says, "Oh yeah, seen you boys drive past about an hour ago, guessed you missed the turnoff to SH, dont see many like you 'round these parts"
classic. wish he had of waved at us to stop - should have a sign on the north side of Mullen for lost Aussies - "turn around, you've gone too far!"
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Tom_Doak on July 04, 2012, 01:05:09 AM
If anybody is still in metro Mullen - be sure to check out the July 4 fireworks in town.  I was invited by about 6 different people from DR and Sand Hills, and I still didn't go (we were hitting the road for our drive back to Philly early the next morning).

Honestly, not going is one of my life's regrets.  I really should've gone.  The people in Mullen are amazingly friendly, and I miss them too.

Dan:

This isn't the year for fireworks out here; it's been so dry that fireworks of any kind have been canceled / outlawed in many towns this week due to the fire hazard.  I don't know about Mullen for sure, but we are in Rapid City tonight and they are bummed that the show had to be canceled.

P.S. about Nebraska in general:  I got in the car Saturday morning in Rapid City and started driving to get to the club in time for my tour.  Didn't think to check if the tank was full, just assumed it was ... so, 90 miles later I am coming down the hill toward Chadron, Nebraska and I run out of gas for the first time in my life ... fortunately, only a mile or so from town [I can see the station in the distance, but it was 95-100 degrees].  So, I get out of the car to start walking, and swear I am not out of it for 30 seconds when a car coming OUT of town stops to offer me a lift back in to the gas station.  I don't think I'd get that help in Traverse City.
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 04, 2012, 01:12:20 AM
If anybody is still in metro Mullen - be sure to check out the July 4 fireworks in town.  I was invited by about 6 different people from DR and Sand Hills, and I still didn't go (we were hitting the road for our drive back to Philly early the next morning).

Honestly, not going is one of my life's regrets.  I really should've gone.  The people in Mullen are amazingly friendly, and I miss them too.

Dan:

This isn't the year for fireworks out here; it's been so dry that fireworks of any kind have been canceled / outlawed in many towns this week due to the fire hazard.  I don't know about Mullen for sure, but we are in Rapid City tonight and they are bummed that the show had to be canceled.

P.S. about Nebraska in general:  I got in the car Saturday morning in Rapid City and started driving to get to the club in time for my tour.  Didn't think to check if the tank was full, just assumed it was ... so, 90 miles later I am coming down the hill toward Chadron, Nebraska and I run out of gas for the first time in my life ... fortunately, only a mile or so from town [I can see the station in the distance, but it was 95-100 degrees].  So, I get out of the car to start walking, and swear I am not out of it for 30 seconds when a car coming OUT of town stops to offer me a lift back in to the gas station.  I don't think I'd get that help in Traverse City.


Once I get to Thedford I stopped at every gas station I saw, looking at my credit card statement I have $10 or so charges at half the little towns in Nebraska. It was funny though, at every gas station I ran into a complete stranger who was obviously there for golf.
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Garland Bayley on July 04, 2012, 11:48:34 AM
...but we are in Rapid City tonight and they are bummed that the show had to be canceled.
...

Clearly Tom went there to check out Turboe and my alma mater.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Richard Choi on July 04, 2012, 12:48:55 PM
Thanks to Eric and Chris for throwing one helluva party.

For me, the best thing about GCA gatherings like this is meeting all the great people who inhabit this site in person and 5th Major certainly did not disappoint. Finally putting faces to the names I have know for awhile is a lot of fun. Everybody I met (I tried to meet everyone, but that is impossible with so many participants!!!) were all class acts and pleasure to hang out with. I loved the late night chats around the fire pit.

Dismal played great even with the heat and the facility was first class all the way.

P.S. I would like to say I am sorry for handing out such a beating against Bogey yet again, but I can't... :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mike Hendren on July 04, 2012, 01:17:15 PM

P.S. I would like to say I am sorry for handing out such a beating against Bogey yet again, but I can't... :)

Rich (aka Bogey's Kryptonite), regretably I don't have a competitive bone in my body.  Be careful lest you awaken the sleeping giant!  I was proud of how well you and Victor played in the final match.   Regardless, I'm just glad Alex and I didn't make the playoff - like you and Victor, we likely would have gagged our way to triples on the 7th also. :'(

BTW, I'm switching to Apple.

Bogey
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mike Hamilton on July 04, 2012, 01:56:31 PM
Let me add my thanks to Eric, Chris, and all the folks at Dismal for such a great event!  The Sand Hills area is a beautiful place to spend a few days and Dismal is a fantastic club.

Also great to see some new and familiar faces again!

Finally...a lot of thanks to Tom for the tour.  Getting to see the process of building a course from the first hole, relatively close to being complete, all the way to 18, just starting shaping of the green, was really fascinating.  The myriad skills necessary to design and build a course became more real during our walk and I gained a real appreciation for how hard it is to do it well.  Looks like "Dismal II" will be fantastic and fun course.

Thanks again!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Richard Choi on July 04, 2012, 02:24:23 PM

BTW, I'm switching to Apple.


That cuts deep, Bogey. Real deep...
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Greg Krueger on July 05, 2012, 12:15:18 PM
Just to echo what has been said, thank you Eric for a great event! Thanks also goes to Chris and the entire staff as well as Tom D.,
that was cool, thanks for taking the time to do that! Thank you to my partner Brent Carlson, an awesome player and a great guy,
hope to be able to attend next years edition!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on July 05, 2012, 12:55:33 PM
I absolutely loved my experience at Dismal River!  I cannot thank Eric and Chris for being such great hosts.  My entire group loved the place.  I loved the golf course and will describe my thoughts later, but great clubs and great events are so much more than the golf.  The facilities at Dismal are incredible.  The clubhouse has everything that you would want.  It is big, but very intimate and the fire pit is as advertised - what a view :o.  Also, the tv room in the fall must be great.  The cabins perfectly fit the vibe of the place.  Eric Smith's Signature Cabin was simply incredible.  Having drinks under the stars and getting to know Eric and John on Thursday night was maybe my favorite part of the trip.  

Eric Smith is one of the nicest people that I have ever met.  Genuine as can be and fun to be with.  I look forward to spending more time with him in the future.  JNC - great guy - tell me when your voice finishes changing  ;D  Mac - I wish I could have gotten to know you better.  Unfortunately, I was with my group and we only had that short time to talk.  Look forward to your trips to Ohio.  

CJ is a genuinely great guy - for those that have not met him, give him a chance before you cast stones as I think you will like him.  His tour of the Doak course Saturday morning for my group was awesome!  Thank you so much for everything.    

The Cowboy bartender - nothing like being served drinks by someone with a 20,000 acre ranch next door.

The entire wait staff was awesome - every waitress was genuinely nice and welcoming.  

John Kavanaugh and his group - Thank you so much for being so much fun and welcoming to me.  Aaron and I loved our flight -- just wish we would have showed up the first day.   JK is a great guy - you should have seen his face when I jokingly played Solja Boy on my portable ipod player on the first hole of our match - his entire group encouraged me to do it, so blame them.  Randy - nicknamed "Pro Shop" because he showed up Saturday morning in full Dismal River pro shop gear - head to toe - CJ's dream guest; Dave or "Dan" as I called him - sorry for the beating my partner put on you - he really is a 9, despite that 34 in our match; Chris - wonderful guy - great story - he hit a bad shot and blamed it on the wind - I said "that is what all bad players say" - he responded "want to play $100 a hole the rest of the way out" - he knew exactly how to shut me up - too much fun ::)  Duane - Mr. Vegas - we talked about Vegas for 2 holes of our match - if only I would have brought my portable craps table.

Tom Doak - thanks for taking the time to talk with a couple of us on the patio Saturday night.  I really wish I could have joined your walking tour but we had planned a nassau with my group on Saturday afternoon and had to leave early Sunday.  Your tour certainly would have cost me less than that nassau.  I did enjoy getting to meet you and hearing about your family.  Sounds like you have a wonderful wife and kids.  While, I enjoyed your story about you taking your son on a tour of New Zealand - I guess it is good to be your son  ;D - I don't think I will be telling my kids that one - hard to compare.

Jaeger - it was great getting to meet you.  Great learning about how you and the crew fix all of Tom's mistakes ;)  Truthfully, I don't know how you and the crew put in all of that work.  I would last about an hour on your crew in that heat.  

There are many others that I would love to thank for being so nice to me and my group.  I just love this site and the people on it.  At work today and man does it suck after that weekend!!!

Thanks again!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Richard Choi on July 05, 2012, 02:31:26 PM
When I first saw Michael George, I thought he was this guy...

(http://11even.net/wp-content/uploads/Matt_LeBlanc-1.jpg)

Looking at the picture, I think I still DO!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mac Plumart on July 05, 2012, 02:36:54 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

I thought the same thing Richard.

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on July 05, 2012, 03:20:46 PM

Mac:  That was because I walked up to you and said "How you doing?"  ;)  Loved the picture of Eric kissing Sam Morrow.  My wife asked me if there were any women on this trip.  I just e-mailed her that photo...she now has no worries about my gca golf trips   ;D  Not that she ever had to worry.  I have 5 kids and am as loyal as my golden retriever.

Richard:  Great meeting you.  Always nice to be around happy people and was great always seeing your smiling face.  Hope our paths meet at future gca events. 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JNC Lyon on July 05, 2012, 09:50:39 PM
Eric Smith's Signature Cabin was simply incredible.  Having drinks under the stars and getting to know Eric and John on Thursday night was maybe my favorite part of the trip. JNC - great guy - tell me when your voice finishes changing  ;D

Call me when you don't hit it 20 yards shorter than I do, punk.  ;D ;D

Agreed, though, the chill sessions on the back porch of the S.C. 4 were a highlight of the trip.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 05, 2012, 09:59:53 PM
I thought Michael also looked like Joey and I think he has 13 kids.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on July 05, 2012, 10:05:02 PM
Sam - I have 5, but they feel like 13 at times  :)  Unlike Joey, all with same wife for 18 years.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 05, 2012, 10:09:02 PM
Sam - I have 5, but they feel like 13 at times  :)  Unlike Joey, all with same wife for 18 years.

When I was visiting my old juco in Oklahoma I ran into a girl I used to "date" I haven't seen her in 11 years, we had a friendly chat and was giddy when she told me the twins with her were 8. That was a scary 13 seconds. She also plumped up so I made a good call.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael Whitaker on July 05, 2012, 11:09:05 PM
Sam - I have 5, but they feel like 13 at times  :)  Unlike Joey, all with same wife for 18 years.

When I was visiting my old juco in Oklahoma I ran into a girl I used to "date" I haven't seen her in 11 years, we had a friendly chat and was giddy when she told me the twins with her were 8. That was a scary 13 seconds. She also plumped up so I made a good call.

YOU made a good call? Keep dreaming!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 05, 2012, 11:11:59 PM
Sam - I have 5, but they feel like 13 at times  :)  Unlike Joey, all with same wife for 18 years.

When I was visiting my old juco in Oklahoma I ran into a girl I used to "date" I haven't seen her in 11 years, we had a friendly chat and was giddy when she told me the twins with her were 8. That was a scary 13 seconds. She also plumped up so I made a good call.

YOU made a good call? Keep dreaming!

When I was in high school I was taking lessons from a very famous instructor who told me that you want to judge a girl, check out her Mom and see how she will mature. It's still never let me down.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael Whitaker on July 05, 2012, 11:14:00 PM
Sam - I have 5, but they feel like 13 at times  :)  Unlike Joey, all with same wife for 18 years.

When I was visiting my old juco in Oklahoma I ran into a girl I used to "date" I haven't seen her in 11 years, we had a friendly chat and was giddy when she told me the twins with her were 8. That was a scary 13 seconds. She also plumped up so I made a good call.

YOU made a good call? Keep dreaming!

When I was in high school I was taking lessons from a very famous instructor who told me that you want to judge a girl, check out her Mom and see how she will mature. It's still never let me down.

What shape is your Dad in?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 05, 2012, 11:15:18 PM
Sam - I have 5, but they feel like 13 at times  :)  Unlike Joey, all with same wife for 18 years.

When I was visiting my old juco in Oklahoma I ran into a girl I used to "date" I haven't seen her in 11 years, we had a friendly chat and was giddy when she told me the twins with her were 8. That was a scary 13 seconds. She also plumped up so I made a good call.

YOU made a good call? Keep dreaming!

When I was in high school I was taking lessons from a very famous instructor who told me that you want to judge a girl, check out her Mom and see how she will mature. It's still never let me down.

What shape is your Dad in?

Cremated
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael Whitaker on July 05, 2012, 11:27:37 PM
Sam - I have 5, but they feel like 13 at times  :)  Unlike Joey, all with same wife for 18 years.

When I was visiting my old juco in Oklahoma I ran into a girl I used to "date" I haven't seen her in 11 years, we had a friendly chat and was giddy when she told me the twins with her were 8. That was a scary 13 seconds. She also plumped up so I made a good call.

YOU made a good call? Keep dreaming!

When I was in high school I was taking lessons from a very famous instructor who told me that you want to judge a girl, check out her Mom and see how she will mature. It's still never let me down.

What shape is your Dad in?

Cremated

Well, I guess you don't have to worry about some shapely lady checking out your potential unshapeliness.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JC Jones on July 06, 2012, 07:06:23 AM

you should have seen his face when I jokingly played Solja Boy on my portable ipod player on the first hole of our match


I do that, only I'm not joking.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on July 06, 2012, 07:14:49 AM
A couple of questions:

1.  Can people post pictures from the 5th Major so that others can download them possibly?
2.  What was everyone's favorite and least favorite hole on the Nicklaus course?
3.  Best story/image of the 5th Major?

My answers:

1.  I am collecting my groups pictures and will post when I have them all.

2.  My favorite hole is #11.  Decision on the drive whether to hit driver into the "go zone" on the right of the fairway over the bunker or hit 3 wood and lay up.  Then pretty downhill shot into great green complex.

3.  Best image - driving into Dismal at night and seeing the clubhouse and cottages lit up on top of the hill about a mile out - gorgeous.  Best story - My partner (a 9 handicap) shot 34 against a team in our flight.  They joked that he was a sandbagger, to which my partner indicated that he only plays well when it doesn't matter and he threw them his putter headcover, reading "Fragile".... we were in last place in our flight at the time.

  
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mac Plumart on July 06, 2012, 10:58:14 AM

What was everyone's favorite and least favorite hole on the Nicklaus course?

13 is my favorite hole.  Love the centerline bunker and the option of playing over it, short of it, to the right, or left.  I LOVE the approach shot from the left side of the fairway.

14 is my least favorite...I ain't got the game for it.


Best story/image of the 5th Major?

Hands down, Eric's Hundred Hole Hike.

Another good one...Tony meeting Tom Doak.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on July 06, 2012, 11:24:23 AM
Best story/image of the 5th Major?
Hands down, Eric's Hundred Hole Hike.
Another good one...Tony meeting Tom Doak.

Come to think of it, I did hear something about Tony getting his book signed.
Awesome job Eric, walking the 100 at Dismal.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 06, 2012, 11:32:08 AM
Thanks guys.

The entire week was a blast, but if forced to highlight a particular moment then I'll go with the midnight cart race down the hill to Mike George's cabin just after he and his 7 buddies arrived. John Lyon, Will Spivey and I were lit pretty good and at one point Spivey was thinking of heading back to his cabin for the night, but with JNC riding shotgun (I think I terrorized him pretty good when we slid down around turn 4) and Spivey on our tail, we made it down to these guys and asked who's ready to do some drinkin. Of course Will got a second wind and Mike and his buddy Aaron followed us back up for beers, vodka tonics, tunes and revelry on the back deck of our cabin. We cut out all the lights to take in the stars and man were they impressive. Can't tell you how much fun that was. Next morning...not so much.

Today, my favorite hole on the golf course is # 4: "Land of Opportunity". You have such a good shot at a 4 (possibly 3) if you just execute!! I birdied it twice in 12 plays last week, so I got that going for me. ____ __ ___ .

I honestly do not have a least favorite. (Home boy).

Lastly, I promise to get my pics up this weekend. I know I have some good ones in there!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on July 06, 2012, 11:37:57 AM
Eric:

Forgot to mention another good one.  Aaron and I played 18 on Friday morning before our matches.  When in the fields, we found 3-4 Titliest PRO VI's with the 5th Major logo.  Very nice of you to leave them there for us.  Very generous  ;)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 06, 2012, 11:43:32 AM
Eric:

Forgot to mention another good one.  Aaron and I played 18 on Friday morning before our matches.  When in the fields, we found 3-4 Titliest PRO VI's with the 5th Major logo.  Very nice of you to leave them there for us.  Very generous  ;)

 ;D ;D ;D

I think I counted six different guys handing me golf balls with the 5th Major logo! Sadly, after Monday's hundred hole hike I had nothing to offer my partner except cold beer on hand whenever he needed it.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 06, 2012, 12:26:20 PM
Brian Sheehy thinks the windmill stands out as one of the more compelling features on the new course. Bogey (obviously) agrees.

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/4bbb7b9a.jpg?t=1341591305)

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Chris DeNigris on July 06, 2012, 12:36:42 PM
Ahh...but if only Brian had young Nick's prodigious length..Close though  :)
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Stephen Davis on July 06, 2012, 12:37:53 PM
That was Nick, and I am pretty sure he was thinking "If I cut the corner and go right over that windmill, it is only a 360 yard carry to the pin. Only question is 3 wood or 3 iron? Hum"
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 06, 2012, 12:44:58 PM
Ah, yes...my bad. They could be doppelgangers for one another (from this angle anyway ;D).
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Cory Lewis on July 06, 2012, 12:59:48 PM
(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/4bbb7b9a.jpg?t=1341591305)

Funny, I don't remember the windmill being there when I took that photo ;)  But I do like it.  Make it happen CJ!
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Dan Herrmann on July 06, 2012, 01:05:33 PM
Looks too "Long Island" for Nebraska to me!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mike Hendren on July 06, 2012, 01:34:50 PM
As I turned right onto Highway 97 as I left the Prairie Club Monday and cranked up the A/C and Radio Margaritaville I felt like the luckiest guy in the world.  When I started playing the game in 1972 I never envisioned meeting so many remarkable people and visiting so many remarkable places.  From Ripley, Tennessee to Mullen, Nebraska it's been an amazing journey and I can't wait to see what's around the next curve.  Old CB had it right - golf is indeed Scotland's gift.

Bless you all.

Bogey

Oh, my wife asked what it was like to tour the new course with Tom Doak.    My response:  "Imagine spending 4 hours at Martha Stewart's home." 
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 06, 2012, 03:51:20 PM
Ah, yes...my bad. They could be doppelgangers for one another (from this angle anyway ;D).

You're dead to me

I think we're headed for a lock-in at The Red Lion next month.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Ted Cahill on July 06, 2012, 07:43:43 PM
Brian- that's actually a fine picture of you- studiously listening to Tom Doak give us a tour
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Tim Martin on July 06, 2012, 08:22:38 PM
Brian- that's actually a fine picture of you- studiously listening to Tom Doak give us a tour

Pulling the beard. ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 06, 2012, 08:32:59 PM
Ted, I was incorrect in labeling that as Brian. It is actually Nick!

I'm changing my answer to Mike's earlier question. As much as I enjoyed the cart race and late night shenanigans on Thursday, I somehow overlooked all the fun we had earlier that evening at the putting contest, which Dave Herrick ended up winning in a playoff. No question in my mind THAT evening, with the breeze blowing and comfortable temps just before sunset, the double Bombay Sapphires (thanks Cliff!) flowing...it was the ideal activity for such an occasion. Great time. I didn't take any pics but I did have one of the staffers to film the contest, so I'll get that up on YouTube eventually.

Here are a few photos from Day 2.

The 2012 5th Major crew
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Barry Watts playing to one of the sideboards at the 10th with JohnLyon in the background.
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Brandon Urban (Burbun) pitching on to the 10th green with not one, but two (?) flags...
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...hold on, make that THREE flags!
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Chris Shaida and Doc Wellmon
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Mr. Sheehy and JohnLyon
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Bogey, Bob Sullivan and Scott Seiler
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The Daddy Mac
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The Patrons await the playoff to begin at the 6th.
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And here they come!
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The five flight winners playing off are:

Tyler Kearns and Matt Bosela
Brent Carlson and Greg Krueger
Joe Fairey and Mike Whitaker
Barry Watts and Brandon Urban
Victor Santodomingo and Rich Choi

Eliminated at the 6th: Brandon and Barry

Sweet swinging Joe Fairey at the 7th with CJ looking on.
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Matt Bosela swings away while Rich Choi contemplates his next shot...
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Then fires...
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Mr. Sheehy can barely stand the drama!!
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Tyler Kearns sends one sailing towards the green.
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The prototypical choir boys: Messrs Spivey, Sheehy and Lyon.
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The Most Interesting Man in the World (Chris DeNigris) alongside his playing partner Mike Hamilton.
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TK
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Matt Bosela for birdie.
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Eliminated at the 7th: Rich and Victor. 3 teams remain. We head to 8.

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Brent assesses his options on the hill above the green.
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The tension is mounting!
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Matt playing his second.
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And now, Sir Michael...
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Greg digging deep.
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Eliminated at the 8th: Mike and Joe. Two teams remain.

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Brent makes his birdie to win!
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Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Keith OHalloran on July 06, 2012, 08:51:12 PM
Sheehy is inspired!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mike Hogan on July 06, 2012, 09:22:38 PM
A couple of shots of the putting contest.
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Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Keith OHalloran on July 06, 2012, 09:25:37 PM
I am shocked that Fairey and Bosela made the shoot out! I thought talent had nothing to do with the fifth major!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 06, 2012, 10:49:14 PM
I have a nice ass.......
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on July 06, 2012, 11:04:17 PM
Chris Shaida and Doc Wellmon
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To quote the great philosopher Ric Flair, Chris (Rees) and I are "styling and profiling."
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on July 06, 2012, 11:07:03 PM
Eric - Too many pictures of the winners.  Golden Rule of Member-Guests - nobody cares who won except the winners. ;)

Brian Sheehy looks exactly like the lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins.

Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Chris Johnston on July 06, 2012, 11:18:41 PM


Brian Sheehy looks exactly like the lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins.



He may look a bit like that, but he talks like Bono.  Chicks dig Bono.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Doug Siebert on July 06, 2012, 11:41:32 PM
3.  Best image - driving into Dismal at night and seeing the clubhouse and cottages lit up on top of the hill about a mile out - gorgeous.  Best story - My partner (a 9 handicap) shot 34 against a team in our flight.  They joked that he was a sandbagger, to which my partner indicated that he only plays well when it doesn't matter and he threw them his putter headcover, reading "Fragile".... we were in last place in our flight at the time.


Hey sandbagger, I believe you also shot 34 in that round, did you not? :)  Dave and I figured out that we lost 2, 3, 4 in our first match; 1, 2, 3 in our third match; then 4, 5, 6 (our first three holes) in that fourth match with you two.  Every one with birdies (most of them gross)  Seemed we were always behind the eight ball less than an hour into our front nine matches!

It was fun being in a match where every hole was won by a natural birdie or eagle, even though we were on the losing end of it.  The only thing that would have made it better would be for Aaron to have got that ace on the last hole.  Would have been a fitting end to the beating you two put on us!
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mark Smolens on July 07, 2012, 10:36:10 AM
Ah, yes...my bad. They could be doppelgangers for one another (from this angle anyway ;D).

You're dead to me

Ouch. Young Nick will certainly be insulted. . .  ;D
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Michael George on July 07, 2012, 07:05:20 PM
3.  Best image - driving into Dismal at night and seeing the clubhouse and cottages lit up on top of the hill about a mile out - gorgeous.  Best story - My partner (a 9 handicap) shot 34 against a team in our flight.  They joked that he was a sandbagger, to which my partner indicated that he only plays well when it doesn't matter and he threw them his putter headcover, reading "Fragile".... we were in last place in our flight at the time.


Hey sandbagger, I believe you also shot 34 in that round, did you not? :)  Dave and I figured out that we lost 2, 3, 4 in our first match; 1, 2, 3 in our third match; then 4, 5, 6 (our first three holes) in that fourth match with you two.  Every one with birdies (most of them gross)  Seemed we were always behind the eight ball less than an hour into our front nine matches!

It was fun being in a match where every hole was won by a natural birdie or eagle, even though we were on the losing end of it.  The only thing that would have made it better would be for Aaron to have got that ace on the last hole.  Would have been a fitting end to the beating you two put on us!

Doug - I did shoot 34 on the front.  I also shot 35 on the back that day.  Played well, but my handicap is a 4 so good rounds are expected from time to time ..... helped that I was not playing for anything on the last day after our last place performance on Friday.  You  and Dave were very fun to play with.  Thank you for a great memory.  Great putt on #1 for that birdie.
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Brett_Morrissy on July 07, 2012, 08:39:06 PM
Lots of black socks in those pics, is Mr Sheey the only one in long strides?
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 07, 2012, 10:02:28 PM
Lots of black socks in those pics, is Mr Sheey the only one in long strides?

Hey Brett. I saw Mr. Sheehy wearing shorts on Thursday, but yes he was the lone bloke in pants as far as I could tell.

Also, Rob Rigg will be happy to know that the entire event was a friggin non stop TRUE LINKSWEAR commercial! 8)

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Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Brett_Morrissy on July 07, 2012, 10:23:33 PM
Eric
What is with all the black socks? Not a great look.
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 07, 2012, 10:33:56 PM
Eric
What is with all the black socks? Not a great look.

In my experience, the GCA events I've been to have never been all that much focused on fashion! Speaking of which, man you should've seen the barbed-wire patterned shorts this one dork was wearing on Friday.
Title: Re: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: JNC Lyon on July 08, 2012, 08:03:31 AM
Eric
What is with all the black socks? Not a great look.

Black shoes and black socks?  C'mon man!  That's stylin'! You need to watch "The Fab Five."
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Tom_Doak on July 08, 2012, 08:54:12 AM
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Funny, I don't remember the windmill being there when I took that photo ;)  But I do like it.  Make it happen CJ!

Cory:

If Chris was as good as C.B. Macdonald, you would be getting a bill for a windmill in the mail shortly.

However, I'd rather have a bridge for #10, if anyone is in the giving mood.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Mac Plumart on July 08, 2012, 09:45:04 AM
Brian...

Thanks for offering to put a bridge in that area.  You are a most generous man.

I'd prefer something like the bridge at Rock Creek in the midst of the hole stretch of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

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Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Eric Smith on July 20, 2012, 06:24:56 PM
FYI -- Save the dates! The 2013 5th Major is set for June 28-30 at Dismal River. Hope to see a few of you there.

Enjoy your weekend!

Eric
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on July 20, 2012, 07:28:34 PM
Price? I wanna get my deposit in, I dont like waiting till the last minute.
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on November 28, 2012, 10:20:20 PM
What's this I hear about the 2013 5th Major being the first major to enforce the ban on belly/long putters ?
Title: Re: 2012 5th Major at Dismal River
Post by: Sam Morrow on November 28, 2012, 10:27:43 PM
5th Major 2013 has been cancelled because the tournament director will be busy stalking John Gruden.