Announcing 2023 My Golf Spy Outing-Pinehurst Area

[Kenny B]

2 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... 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. 

Yeah, it was in July about 20 years ago!!  

Maybe people have so much money they can throw it around, but while Troon North has very nice courses is not in the same category of golf courses as Pebble price-wise... or even Bandon Dunes at half the cost for that matter.

[chisag]

1 hour ago, Kenny B said:

Yeah, it was in July about 20 years ago!!  

Maybe people have so much money they can throw it around, but while Troon North has very nice courses is not in the same category of golf courses as Pebble price-wise... or even Bandon Dunes at half the cost for that matter.

 

... If someone hasn't experienced it, desert golf in the middle of winter can be pretty spectacular. First time I did an outing here back in the 90's and saw a dormant tan Bermuda rough outlining a green grass fairway and even greener greens with Mountains in the background, I thought it was just jaw dropping. I think charging a premium of $179 and under is appropriate for some of the really nice courses while $99 and under would be more in line for most of them. But few places around the country in the middle of winter can just about 100% guarantee no rain, usually no wind and bright sunshine in the 75*-85* range so you can book well in advance and be assured of great golf weather. But they really get greedy with winter folks that have been stuck indoors for months with little sunshine. 

 

 

[Kenny B]

8 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... If someone hasn't experienced it, desert golf in the middle of winter can be pretty spectacular. First time I did an outing here back in the 90's and saw a dormant tan Bermuda rough outlining a green grass fairway and even greener greens with Mountains in the background, I thought it was just jaw dropping. I think charging a premium of $179 and under is appropriate for some of the really nice courses while $99 and under would be more in line for most of them. But few places around the country in the middle of winter can just about 100% guarantee no rain, usually no wind and bright sunshine in the 75*-85* range so you can book well in advance and be assured of great golf weather. But they really get greedy with winter folks that have been stuck indoors for months with little sunshine. 

We used to have a favorite course when we came to Phoenix in January, but it closed several years ago.  Located up South Mountain from Baseline Rd, it was the old Thunderbird course (group who puts on the WMPO), and I think their First Tee course across the street is still there; used to be called Vistal, I think it's now houses.  A great course that they did not overseed, so brown fairways but bright green greens!  I actually liked that look and the dormant bermuda fairways played great.  The best part was the green fees were only $47 with cart... In January!  Wish it were still there.  

[chisag]

4 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

We used to have a favorite course when we came to Phoenix in January, but it closed several years ago.  Located up South Mountain from Baseline Rd, it was the old Thunderbird course (group who puts on the WMPO), and I think their First Tee course across the street is still there; used to be called Vistal, I think it's now houses.  A great course that they did not overseed, so brown fairways but bright green greens!  I actually liked that look and the dormant bermuda fairways played great.  The best part was the green fees were only $47 with cart... In January!  Wish it were still there.  

 

... Closed before I moved here but the locals talk about it all the time. They miss it too. 

[Yellow Ball]

4 hours 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 like that temperature range. I don't have a problem with the price! I'm just along for the round. You're the one paying big boy. That is the beauty of being me. I go enjoy or sometimes not enjoy the round of golf at someone else's expense. Yes, I get my bumps and bruises along the way, but I save a ton of money! 

[Golfspy_CG2]

I’ve been out of touch a bit this week.   But just bumping the thread to let everyone know there is still room.   
 

I’ve heard from a few who plan on making it. So let’s get signed up.  Promises to be another fun time 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Looking forward to hearing who all will be going! 

There better be lots of golf photos. Also I expect the "what are you drinking tonight" thread go be st the top or recent content as well!

[DaveP043]

4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Also I expect the "what are you drinking tonight" thread go be st the top or recent content as well!

I can highly recommend Pinehurst Brewing, for both food and beer.  Instead of growlers they'll CAN 32-ounce take-away beers for you.  Also good is Railhouse Brewing in Aberdeen, I like the Mandatory Fun IPA (and the spicy fried cheese curds).  Also very common and pretty good is Southern Pines Brewing's Man of Law IPA.

[Dennis Spars]

Sorry but I will not be able to attend.  Dennis

[PankaGolf]

“The home of golf” 

“Carolina” 

 

What?!

[OldSchoolWes]

I’m in!

details please. OldSchoolWes

[WiTerp50]

Maybe Steve Stricker doesn’t need me after this year.  His senior tour event is the same weekend. Second year it interferes with events like this. But I have committed for this year. Hope this event goes well for you - to commit for more in the future 

[mackdaddy]

I would jump on this if it were two weeks later when school gets out.  

[DaveP043]

55 minutes ago, OldSchoolWes said:

I’m in!

details please. OldSchoolWes

Check the very first post in the thread, Wes.  

[boylerz1]

Wish I could make it. But luckily, my plans are to tee it up at Pebble on June 12th. Good luck and play well to all those who signed up. 

[RjGolf4Life]

BUMMER! Just looked at the dates and I’ll be on my family vacation during the same timeframe. Hopefully I can make the 2024 trip

[Christof]

On 12/14/2022 at 9:32 PM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

It's been asked for and talked about for quite a while.  But we are having our first official My Golf Spy outing in 2023.   It will be nights and 3 rounds of golf at Talamore Golf Club, Mid South Country Club and the famous Pine Needles Golf Course, which hosted the 2022 US Women's Open.  

Details can be found on the website provided below.  But here are the highlights:

June 9-11 2023

MidSouth Lodges-2 Bedroom Villas

Golf Saturday 2 rounds

Sunday 1 round

Cost is $836 per player all in

Details Found Here   

In addition there will be competitions  and prizes provided by MGS

How To Sign Up-Follow These Steps

• Click the link above the picture where the details are listed
• Complete that registration-Pay close attention to the payment link in the payment area after you've added the event to your cart, it will give you a web address to Talamore to make a deposit payment directly to them-it's not a hyperlink so you'll have to type it in.  If you have trouble with that link I'm including it here as well, so you can come back to it here and pay  Pay Deposit Here  The Deposit is $225 and is due by January 15.
• Right now, space is limited to the first 12 players to sign up. If that fills, we can possibly add more spots. 
• Once You have completed that registration, send me a Private Message with your name, so I can verify the registration and deposit payment. 
• Once those steps are done you are in.  The balance of the payment will be due May 1st, 2023.  

We've already had 3 signups, so don't delay in getting in the first group of 12.  I encourage you to look at the website page above, it has all the information about the event, along with links to each course. 

We will be staying at the Mid South Lodges, which are very modern 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Villas right along the fairways of Mid South Country Club.  Each room accommodates 4, so two per room with 2 beds in each room.  The villas all have a nice living room and patio.

We will have access to the facilities across the street at Talamore as well, which include a Top Tracer Range.   Mid South is located just a couple miles down the road from Pinehurst Resort, so there will be chances to go by there for either beverages, a meal or maybe get on The Cradle, which is I think a 900 yard or so short course, that can be played in a very casual and fun environment 

Feel free to drop any questions in this thread and or have just an overall discussion about it.   

There will be a couple surprises as well that aren't mentioned, but we don't know what they are, so that's why they are a surprise!

 

 

Ziet er geweldig uit de golfbaan maar the sandhills of North Carolina. zijn  wat te ver weg voor mij.

Sportieve Greetings
Christof

[Golfspy_CG2]

Also just to add some spice to this Adam Beach-Founder of My Golf Spy is planning on attending.  Pending any changes to his schedule.  
 

So it will be a great opportunity to hang with Adam and here his thoughts on all things in the industry. 

[Golfspy_CG2]

2 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Also just to add some spice to this Adam Beach-Founder of My Golf Soy is planning on attending.  Pending any changes to his schedule.  
 

So it will be a great opportunity to hang with Adam and here his thoughts on all things in the industry. 

Why do I have the feeling, you’ll be more entertaining to Adam then he is to you

[GolfSpy_APH]

Excited to hear that we could have Adam and who knows maybe a few others from HQ joining! Definitely going to make me a FOMO. 

[Yellow Ball]

11 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Also just to add some spice to this Adam Beach-Founder of My Golf Spy is planning on attending.  Pending any changes to his schedule.  
 

So it will be a great opportunity to hang with Adam and here his thoughts on all things in the industry. 

 

2 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Excited to hear that we could have Adam and who knows maybe a few others from HQ joining! Definitely going to make me a FOMO. 

WHAT........... Am I reading this correctly. My interpretation, I will see more fairways instead of the woods. 

[cksurfdude]

58 minutes ago, Yellow Ball said:

 

WHAT........... Am I reading this correctly. My interpretation, I will see more fairways instead of the woods. 

Whoa hang on there, Sport .. there's a good chance you're stuck golfing with me and not one of the pros, so yeah pack your survival kit!

[JeremyD]

It's right in my back yard, and a bummer I'll be missing it, but my son's high school graduation is way more important.

[Yellow Ball]

40 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

Whoa hang on there, Sport .. there's a good chance you're stuck golfing with me and not one of the pros, so yeah pack your survival kit!

 

[Siamese Moose]

I'm no longer a maybe, I have booked! See you soon!

[GolfSpy BOS]

Anyone else from in and around Boston looking to make the trip?

Trying to figure out if I'm going to try to fly in or drive down.

[McGolf]

count me in for pinehurst !!! I put down the deposit just now

Edited January 2, 2023 by McGolf

[Golfspy_CG2]

On 1/1/2023 at 9:21 AM, Siamese Moose said:

I'm no longer a maybe, I have booked! See you soon!

Got both your registrations!!   Perfect thanks!

 

There is still for about 5 more, if we fill those 5 then we'll see about another villa.

Also for those that asked about golf only, I'm waiting on Talamore to get back to me with that info and will post it as soon as available. 

 

 

[cksurfdude]

23 hours ago, GolfSpy_BOS said:

Anyone else from in and around Boston looking to make the trip?

Trying to figure out if I'm going to try to fly in or drive down.

I'm on Long Island; was initially considering driving but prob gonna fly Islip to Raleigh-Durham. It's a lotta driving just for a weekend (and I don't have the butt muscles that apparently @EasyPutter does with his marathon nonstop drives ).

[Berg Ryman]

Don't look now... but I might be back in play sooner rather than later.