Announcing 2023 My Golf Spy Outing-Pinehurst Area

[funkyjudge]

44 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

I like that idea!! 

Ditto

[Mr_Theoo]

On 12/16/2022 at 9:43 AM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Yes, I do believe that will happen for sure at some point.   

Good questiion on the how man and first outings.   Here are just the few that I know of based on readng the forum for several years. 

Some of the original members/mods including  @GolfSpy Barbajo  @Mr_Theoo and possibly @MattF and @hckymeyer had one somehwere in ohio, or MI  I'm sure one of them can give the exact info. 

Speaking of Ohio, I went up and played with Matt, Mr Theo and @MaxEntropy in a small outing 3 years ago. 

In Texas @TBT and some members had one that a few guys traveled to for a wedding I think and played.   Dont know if @Golfspy_TCB was part of that or not.

Florida, Barbs  and MattF used to make an annual trip down to play with @fozcycle and a couple other guys down there.

About 4 years ago we had a pretty decent one in Maryland as well with @cnosil @golfinnut @MDGolfHacker @STUDque and some others, I think we close to 12 for that one, memory is failing me on the others that made it.  

 

I’ve played with Matt at least once a year for the last 9. @MaxEntropy has made the last 3 years. I drove down to Memphis to play with Bones, Zach from best grips and Rick.

The SLDR trip with MGS so a lot of guys. And then down to Texas for Zach’s wedding and golf

[BuckyD23]

Regarding the Cradle. since it has been such a success, priority goes to PCC members and Resort guests. Actually best time to play is earlier in the day as after morning rounds and a bit of lunch, the Cradle gets busy as does the "wagon- which is now a shack" on the hill overlooking the course where adult beverages are served. The long afternoons in June get quite busy. 

[tjgalegolf]

That course looks so sweet.  I may have to make this trip. 

[DaveP043]

25 minutes ago, tjgalegolf said:

That course looks so sweet.  I may have to make this trip. 

Which one?  All three on the list are really good, with one being the site of a recent USGA championship.

[MaxEntropy]

Oh man, I'm really interested but won't know for sure if I can make until I get back to work on Jan 3 (pending the REAL boss' approval, of course). @MattF @Mr_Theoo @DiscipleofPenick are any of you planning on trying to go so we can car pool?

[tjgalegolf]

1 hour ago, DaveP043 said:

Which one?  All three on the list are really good, with one being the site of a recent USGA championship.

Talamore Golf Course.

 

All of them look awesome, but Talamore looks really good for what I like. 

[DaveP043]

2 minutes ago, tjgalegolf said:

Talamore Golf Course.

All of them look awesome, but Talamore looks really good for what I like. 

I own one of the villas at Talamore, for 15 years now, so I've played both Talamore and MidSouth dozens of times.  Both are really good, and were in great shape when I was there a few weeks back.

[MattF]

2 hours ago, MaxEntropy said:

Oh man, I'm really interested but won't know for sure if I can make until I get back to work on Jan 3 (pending the REAL boss' approval, of course). @MattF @Mr_Theoo @DiscipleofPenick are any of you planning on trying to go so we can car pool?

Negative mate. (You know my current situation)

[Mr_Theoo]

2 hours ago, MaxEntropy said:

Oh man, I'm really interested but won't know for sure if I can make until I get back to work on Jan 3 (pending the REAL boss' approval, of course). @MattF @Mr_Theoo @DiscipleofPenick are any of you planning on trying to go so we can car pool?

Doubt it. This summer will be spent MCAT studying for me sadly

[fozcycle]

On 12/17/2022 at 9:16 AM, GolfSpy Barbajo said:

Me too!  Coming down for the PGA Show - might be going to the big Society of Golf Historian's gala at Belleaire CC  if you're interested. Be good to see you guys again!

Absolutely 

[Golfspy_CG2]

Just an update, we have one Villa ( 4 players) filled.   

@Golfspy_CG2 @cksurfdude @Jwc5149 @GolfSpy_BOS

 

Still plenty of time to get in on one of the other two.  Also info on golf only options to come. 

[heavygolffeels]

Very cool to set this all up. I've got my money and vacation time in a Scotland trip at the end of may and beginning of june otherwise I would be all over this. Maybe a west coast swing next year?

[Tom the Golf Nut]

Can someone tell me why I can't stop watching course flyovers on the three courses? I know it's not until June, but I can't stop myself. I need therapy. 

Wait no, I need to go play some golf! Cheaper than a therapist. 

[Kenny B]

1 hour ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Can someone tell me why I can't stop watching course flyovers on the three courses? I know it's not until June, but I can't stop myself. I need therapy. 

Wait no, I need to go play some golf! Cheaper than a therapist. 

You live there!!  So, go play them... get an advantage!

[Tom the Golf Nut]

10 hours ago, Kenny B said:

You live there!!  So, go play them... get an advantage!

It's hard to do that right now with unpacking and stuff, not to mention it's in the 30's. Temps dropping into the teens Sat ,Sun, and Monday. But I will get there well before the outing for sure. 

[BuckyD23]

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[Golfspy_CG2]

21 hours ago, scooterhd2 said:

Very cool to set this all up. I've got my money and vacation time in a Scotland trip at the end of may and beginning of june otherwise I would be all over this. Maybe a west coast swing next year?

Or possibly later in 2023

And no, that's not a hint or a promise, but just saying there are plans for 2nd one in 2023 if this goes well. 

 

[cksurfdude]

On 12/20/2022 at 10:02 AM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Just an update, we have one Villa ( 4 players) filled.   

@Golfspy_CG2 @cksurfdude @Jwc5149 @GolfSpy_BOS

[tommc23]

1 hour ago, cksurfdude said:

Chuck are you going to chaperone Jeff since you got to experience him last year?

[EasyPutter]

20 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Can someone tell me why I can't stop watching course flyovers on the three courses? I know it's not until June, but I can't stop myself. I need therapy. 

Wait no, I need to go play some golf! Cheaper than a therapist. 

It is very simple really, flyovers let you see the course the way @Yellow Ball gets to see it and best of all you don't lose a single ball, yellow or any other color!  Plus it is all from the comfort of your favorite recliner with your favorite beverages without a single penny spent for a greens fee.  You can even pause it for the inevitable nature's call while you go "find a tree"

[Jwc5149]

2 hours ago, tommc23 said:

Chuck are you going to chaperone Jeff since you got to experience him last year?

T - already pawning me off???? Hahahahaha. Chuck, I will behave this time (maybe).... Look forward to hangin with you again. I am soooo looking forward to this trip..

 

[cksurfdude]

2 hours ago, tommc23 said:

Chuck are you going to chaperone Jeff since you got to experience him last year?

hahaha LOL!!!

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LOL!!!

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Still LOLing!

[cksurfdude]

8 minutes ago, Jwc5149 said:

I will behave this time (maybe)....

yyeeaahhhh bayybeee!!!

[tommc23]

47 minutes ago, Jwc5149 said:

T - already pawning me off???? Hahahahaha. Chuck, I will behave this time (maybe).... Look forward to hangin with you again. I am soooo looking forward to this trip..

 

I can’t make it so someone has to buddy

[Yellow Ball]

4 hours ago, EasyPutter said:

It is very simple really, flyovers let you see the course the way @Yellow Ball gets to see it and best of all you don't lose a single ball, yellow or any other color!  Plus it is all from the comfort of your favorite recliner with your favorite beverages without a single penny spent for a greens fee.  You can even pause it for the inevitable nature's call while you go "find a tree"

Are you freaking kidding me! What have you been drinking? A golf course flyover always has you down the middle of the fairway and on to the green. Do you really think I see the course that way with you guys hitting me. Its all army golf ( Left, right, left, right ), worm burners and ponds in my round. Well except for a round or two. Once with @chisag and I got burnt to a crisp from the AZ sun. Then once with @Tom the Golf Nut but he took me to the beach a few times. They at least kept me in play and I got to see the course the way it should be seen. Fond memories those rounds. 

I expect that those of you that go to Pinehurst will step up your game.  Give a YB a break will ya. 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

2 minutes ago, Yellow Ball said:

 Then once with @Tom the Golf Nut but he took me to the beach a few times. 

I expect that those of you that go to Pinehurst will step up your game.  Give a YB a break will ya. 

I will try my best to keep you out of the bunkers. I did increase my GIR’s this season. 

[chisag]

11 hours ago, Yellow Ball said:

Once with @chisag and I got burnt to a crisp from the AZ sun.

 

... You should come here the week of the Super Bowl when the temperatures are usually in the upper 70's or low 80's. Troon North is only $599 and Whirlwind is even cheaper at $539 that week. 

[Kenny B]

22 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... You should come here the week of the Super Bowl when the temperatures are usually in the upper 70's or low 80's. Troon North is only $599 and Whirlwind is even cheaper at $539 that week. 

I once played Troon North... Monument and Pinnacle for $60.  

[chisag]

26 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

I once played Troon North... Monument and Pinnacle for $60.  

 

... Not during the Super Bowl.   Lots of great deals on premium courses from May to September and about $59 sounds right. WeKoPa Saguaro the #1 public course in AZ is $59 during the summer for residents. The gouging during the Super Bowl and to a lessor extent Spring Training is just pure greed more than supply and demand.