SPY VIP The Dansome Posted September 2, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted September 2, 2014 Meet the billionaire who's selling this B.C. island for $75M By Staff Global News Think the corporate bosses of Internet and wireless companies take home far too much money? This will add to those beliefs. James Island, located in the Gulf Island archipelago that separates Vancouver Island from the U.S. mainland, is once again on the block, with owner Craig McCaw, a U.S. telecommunications exec, listing the property with Sotheby's. The asking price, according to the listing, is $75 million. That price will get you 780 acres of “literally miles of white sand beaches, grassy dunes [and] a diverse ecology.†Oh — and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. The island has had “several lives†previous to being a playground for the super-rich, including an agricultural settlement and location of an industrial company town. The island now boasts a 5,000 square-foot principle residence, as well as six guest cottages, private docks, an airstrip, pool house and manager's residence. McCaw is a Seattle-based billionaire who formed the wireless business that would grow into U.S. giant AT&T Wireless among other successful endeavours in the U.S. mobile business dating back to the early 1990s. He now sits on several boards, and mostly spends money. In 2012, he bought the most expensive car on record, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO for $35 million. McCaw, said to be a deeply private individual, purchased the island in 1994 for $26 million. It appears he tried to sell the property in 2012, but failed to find a buyer. MORE PHOTOS VIA LINK: http://globalnews.ca/news/1538852/meet-the-billionaire-whos-selling-this-b-c-island-for-75m/ Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey golf Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Can I barrow 75 million mbp? Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted September 2, 2014 Author SPY VIP Share Posted September 2, 2014 Can I barrow 75 million mbp? If you can raise $74,999,950 I can cover the rest Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted September 2, 2014 Author SPY VIP Share Posted September 2, 2014 I shall also mention buying this means you're a 15 minute flight from me! Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I shall also mention buying this means you're a 15 minute flight from me! Guess I'll need to raise extra money to move it further away too lol Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Time for that lottery win.....I might even let people visit. Rest in peace long sticks - I'll remember you TM Burner Superfast 2.0 TP Regular TM RBZ Stage 2 Fairway 14.5 stiff Adams Blue Hybrid No. 3 stiff Adams Super xtdHybrid 21.5 Stiff Ping G30 4 and 5 Iron - Regular CFS Shaft Ping i25 6 - PW Regular CFS Shaft TM Y Groove Gap Wedge Cleveland CG10 Sand Wedge PingTR Piper Putter, adjustable shaft, SuperStroke Fatso Titleist StaDry Cart Bag Motocaddy S3 Pro Trolley Foot Joy City, Adidas Boost Boa and Adidas Superstar shoes Pro V1x in the summer, Titleist Velocity in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Let's pool together and get an MGS clubhouse!! All combined I'm guessing we have about $74,998,000 to go! Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 LOL I just asked the wife if we could raid the spare change bucket to purchase it. Of course all of you would be invited Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 LOL I just asked the wife if we could raid the spare change bucket to purchase it. Of course all of you would be invited You have that much spare change Stu? Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmon Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 As I have said with many things in life so far. If only I had the money... Driver: Titleist 907 D2 7.5* Aldila VS Proto Shaft 65 X Fairway Woods: Titleist 980F 19* Pro Trajectory stock Titleist 4375 R shaft (desperately need to replace) Irons: Taylormade LT2's 3-PW S300 dynamic golds Sand Wedge: Vokey 56* 256 10 Oil can 8620 finish True temper shaft Lob Wedge: Shark 64* wedge True temper shaft Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 blade, 303 GSS Insert, 35'' 330g 4*L 71*L Ball: Pro VI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeRed Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm sorry, but this makes me want to vomit all over his 1962 Ferrari. That said, I'll kick in another $25 toward the MGS Clubhouse! PING i20 8.5*, TFC707D (S)Callaway RAZR Fit 15*, neutral setting, stock shaft (S)PING i20 20*, TFC707H (S)Adams Pro a12 23*, Matrix Ozik Altus (S)PING i20 5-PW, TT DG S300, 1.5* flat (purple dot)SCOR 50*,54*,58*, Genius 12 KBS Tour (S), 1.5* flat, -1/4"STX xForm 3, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Now that would be a nice getaway for us Floridians...... Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Rains too much. I'll stick to the dry side of the mountains. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 You have that much spare change Stu?HA HA I wish You guys will have to forgive me it is 75 Million not $75 my wife told me put on my glasses and read again whishful thinking oh well Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp0rtsfan86 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'd throw down for a MGS clubhouse... As long as theres a cigar lounge I'm happy. Driver: Epic Flash 12 Degree Wood: GBB 3 Wood Hybrid: Razr 4 hybriid stiff stock shaft. Irons: X2 Hot 4 iron (pro version) 5 iron - Gap Wedge (non pro version). KBS 120g Shaft stiff cut 1/2 inch bent 1°upright Wedges: 52° 56° and 60°. All grips are Golf pride grips midsized Putter (lefty): Odyssey Metal-X #8 34", stock shaft bent 2° Superstroke grip Golf Balls: 2018-9 Pro-V1x and Prov1s Shoes: Dryjoy tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kygolfer1980 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Would be a very handy place to live during the zombie apocolypse... Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5 with Diamana Whiteboard S flex 3 wood: Titleist 915F 15*, Whiteboard S Flex Titleist 915H 18* and 24* with Whiteboard SFlex Irons: Mizuno JPX EZ Forged 4-PW with S300's Wedges: Mizuno MP T4 50*, 56* with DG Spinner Putter:MannKrafted Long Slope or Odyssey #7 Versa Metal milled or Betti Tour Stock; Ball: Bridgestone B330 or Titleist NXT Bag: Titleist 'Murica colored carry bag or MyGolfSpy Tour Bag RH, Western KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 MGS should buy this for their headquarters John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Would be a very handy place to live during the zombie apocolypse... Nah, zombies golfers have no trouble getting into clubhouse locker rooms. I saw it on Walking Dead. But Darryl used his 2 iron to great effect on them! Which begs the question, why, when the pandemic zombie virus breaks out, do addicted golfers still go golfing? I suspect the answer comes from Bill Murray in Zombieland.... "I just played 9 at Riviera. Just walked on. Nobody there." For us, that's not the apocalypse. That's Paradise. bag - SunMountain Synch with Ogio Synergy X4 cartdriver - Optiforce 440, Paderson Kevlar Green stiff 46.5"fwoods - Jetspeed, 3HL regularirons - Speedblades 3-8, 85g stiff steel, 2 upwedges - Scor 40, 45, 50, 54, 58putter - Ketsch 35" slight arc, SuperStroke 2.0 mid-slimball - ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeRed Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 "I just played 9 at Riviera. Just walked on. Nobody there." One of the best lines from that movie, and there were a few good ones. PING i20 8.5*, TFC707D (S)Callaway RAZR Fit 15*, neutral setting, stock shaft (S)PING i20 20*, TFC707H (S)Adams Pro a12 23*, Matrix Ozik Altus (S)PING i20 5-PW, TT DG S300, 1.5* flat (purple dot)SCOR 50*,54*,58*, Genius 12 KBS Tour (S), 1.5* flat, -1/4"STX xForm 3, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kygolfer1980 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Nah, zombies golfers have no trouble getting into clubhouse locker rooms. I saw it on Walking Dead. But Darryl used his 2 iron to great effect on them! Which begs the question, why, when the pandemic zombie virus breaks out, do addicted golfers still go golfing? I suspect the answer comes from Bill Murray in Zombieland.... "I just played 9 at Riviera. Just walked on. Nobody there." For us, that's not the apocalypse. That's Paradise. Loved Bill Murray in that movie!! Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5 with Diamana Whiteboard S flex 3 wood: Titleist 915F 15*, Whiteboard S Flex Titleist 915H 18* and 24* with Whiteboard SFlex Irons: Mizuno JPX EZ Forged 4-PW with S300's Wedges: Mizuno MP T4 50*, 56* with DG Spinner Putter:MannKrafted Long Slope or Odyssey #7 Versa Metal milled or Betti Tour Stock; Ball: Bridgestone B330 or Titleist NXT Bag: Titleist 'Murica colored carry bag or MyGolfSpy Tour Bag RH, Western KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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