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If I am sharing a room, someone better be able to endure some loud snoring (even those in the other bedroom will be subjected to “overflow snoring“). I am told that it gets even worse if I have anything to drink within several hours of going to bed.

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Just now, funkyjudge said:

If I am sharing a room, someone better be able to endure some loud snoring (even those in the other bedroom will be subjected to “overflow snoring “. I am told that it gets even worse if I have anything to drink within several hours of going to bed.

I think every wife everywhere uses tht line...ha  FTR, I don't think there were any reported stabbings in the cottage at Queenstown this summer, and that was 10 guys under one roof!  

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Can we go over and play The Cradle after checking-in on Friday? I also know some excellent places to eat and drink in the Village of Pinehurst (I have played #2 twice, plus #4 and Mid Pines about 20 years ago).

Come to think of it, I have played almost every course in the Pinehurst area and Sanford, from a couple of rounds at Tobacco Road to most of the courses in and around the Pinehurst Resort. I have two very good friends who live there, one of whom lives a couple doors down from Donald Ross’ old home right on the course at Pinehurst #2

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7W (if played) - Callaway Epic Flash, ACCRA Tour X 80S

Irons - Cobra Forged Tec X (5-GW), KBS TGI 75-R

Wedges - Edison 2.0, 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100

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7 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

Can we go over and play The Cradle after checking-in on Friday? I also know some excellent places to eat and drink in the Village of Pinehurst (I have played #2 twice, plus #4 and Mid Pines about 20 years ago).

Yeah, I will check on the policy for the cradle, if you're not staying at the resort.  I think they do offer some limited outside times to it.  It would be a great way to kick off the weekend. 

update: I just checked an non resort guests can reserve a time at The Cradle one day in advance.  So I guess it will be like getting your SouthWest Air boarding group, hititng the phone fast and fuious at midnight...ha 

 

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Oh my GOD! What an event! I can't this year, but congrats to the lucky 12 that get in first! 🙂 Love this kind of stuff!

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3 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

I think every wife everywhere uses tht line...ha  FTR, I don't think there were any reported stabbings in the cottage at Queenstown this summer, and that was 10 guys under one roof!  

It’s not my wife who has told me that; it is my son, grandson, and all of the guys that I have gone on golf trips with for the last 30 years.

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One, it kills me that I can't make this, but I have work conflict that I won't be able to get out of.  Two, as a point of order, if this is the first official MGS outing, then what was last year in Queenstown Rob?  Unofficial?  I feel cheated...

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27 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said:

One, it kills me that I can't make this, but I have work conflict that I won't be able to get out of.  Two, as a point of order, if this is the first official MGS outing, then what was last year in Queenstown Rob?  Unofficial?  I feel cheated...

Have fun spies. 😂

It slipped to unofficial status when I didn’t make it 😬

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22 minutes ago, armygrunt47 said:

Is there a option to just play without staying at the resort? I just live 45min away.

Yeah. Most likely.  I’ll check with the planner and see what the possibility  of adding some golf only tee times. 
 

But you should ask @EasyPutterand @tommc23 How much staying in the cottage added to the whole experience.  Both of them originally were just going to golf and not stay on site.  

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11 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Yeah. Most likely.  I’ll check with the planner and see what the possibility  of adding some golf only tee times. 
 

But you should ask @EasyPutterand @tommc23 How much staying in the cottage added to the whole experience.  Both of them originally were just going to golf and not stay on site.  

This!  Although "unofficial", the golf was fun of course, but the camaraderie in the cottage is what made the Queenstown trip memorable and worth it.

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Wish I would have know about this before getting engaged 😬  Oh well, she is willing to put-up with my golf (and light snoring) so maybe the next trip.

Sounds like a blast! Enjoy!!

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Registered! 😎

Huge thanks to @Golfspy_CG2 for setting this up.  Rob’s been doing all the behind the scenes work to make this possible.

 

 

 

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34 minutes ago, Bag Ratt said:

Can’t wait  for the West Coast…trip
Bandon Dunes would be fun…

I am down for that one too...

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FYI tentative schedule:

Raleigh-Durham arrival ETA = Friday early afternoon.

Planning on renting a car so anyone arriving around the same time can get a ride!

Return trip prob late Sunday, I guess.

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10 hours ago, Getoffmylawn said:

This!  Although "unofficial", the golf was fun of course, but the camaraderie in the cottage is what made the Queenstown trip memorable and worth it.

Definitely especially since we cooked there and ate as a group that was so much easier and better than going out to eat somewhere 

9 hours ago, Jwc5149 said:

I am down for that one too...

Jeff with a post don’t see many of these

10 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Yeah. Most likely.  I’ll check with the planner and see what the possibility  of adding some golf only tee times. 
 

But you should ask @EasyPutterand @tommc23 How much staying in the cottage added to the whole experience.  Both of them originally were just going to golf and not stay on site.  

Staying was definitely worth it I had a blast

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Is staying in the villas a requirement?  I live an hour away and would drive. 

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12 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Yeah. Most likely.  I’ll check with the planner and see what the possibility  of adding some golf only tee times. 
 

But you should ask @EasyPutterand @tommc23 How much staying in the cottage added to the whole experience.  Both of them originally were just going to golf and not stay on site.  

I would be interested in golf only as well. I'm about 35 minutes away. 

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2 hours ago, tommc23 said:

 

Jeff with a post don’t see many of these

 

Jeff doesn’t get too engaged unless there is a full moon.  
 

I will concur with what others are saying; staying at the cottage was a big part of the experience.  The golf was fun, but the conversation back at the cottage and putting a face to the names we see on the forum made it an unforgettable experience.

if golf only is an option, I wouldn’t pass that up either,  we were very welcoming and invited them to come hang out and join us for breakfast/dinner at the cottage.   

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Just played Pine Needles yesterday for the first time, what a wonderful course. Obviously it's in winter form, but there's still some grass growing so it's remarkably nice for this time of year. The turtleback greens will add plenty of strokes to your scores. The clubhouse is old school traditional, but charming. Youse guys should have a great time.

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12 hours ago, Jwc5149 said:

I am down for that one too...

I'm beginning to think there isn't an outing you wouldn't make...Love it!!  

12 hours ago, Andra Warfield said:

unfortunately I can't come to cheer for everyone, right now I have a broken leg, I can only play golf with a game mod on my phone to relieve cravings, hope to interact with you all soon in the nearest future

There will be more in the future if all goes well and the demand is there.  Which based on the 12 guys who showed up in Maryland this summer, there is. 

13 hours ago, Bag Ratt said:

Can’t wait  for the West Coast…trip
Bandon Dunes would be fun…

I would love Bandon, I know it's practially booked for all of 2023, I will look into 2024 pricing,.  Do you have any experience with any of these....Pumpking Ridge, Chambers Bay or courses in Bend area, I forget the names.   I know tht PNW is a beautiful area that I wouldn't mind visiting. 

1 hour ago, DriverBreaker said:

Is staying in the villas a requirement?  I live an hour away and would drive. 

I will look into golf only times, and find out if and when they can be added. 

35 minutes ago, Siamese Moose said:

I won't be able to commit until very close to that January 15 deadline. Right now I think I'm probable (75%?) if there's still slots available.

No worries, if these 12 spots fill up before then, I wil get more added.   Depending on the demand, it would have to be at least 4 and up to as many as they still have room for.   So I think you'll be good eiherway.  Would love to have you along. 

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13 hours ago, GolfSpy_BOS said:

Registered! 😎

Huge thanks to @Golfspy_CG2 for setting this up.  Rob’s been doing all the behind the scenes work to make this possible.

 

 

 

Thanks Brian, most of the work has involved waiting for places to resond.  You'd be surprsed how many didn't or did so half heartly.   Being in the industry myself, I knwo we are experiencing reord high demand for golf and courses can pick and choose the groups/outings they want, but I never take that for granted and get back to even the smallest inquires right away.   But having been to the Pinehurst...both the resort and non resort courses many many times, I know this will be a great trip for everyone that is able to make it.

So thrilled to see you registered.   Glad the dates worked out for you!

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I’d be down to hang out in the villas as late as feasible to get to know everyone.  The price portion would be the biggest hindrance for me. If I could save by not having to stay in a villa that would be most helpful. 

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19 hours ago, funkyjudge said:

If I am sharing a room, someone better be able to endure some loud snoring (even those in the other bedroom will be subjected to “overflow snoring“). I am told that it gets even worse if I have anything to drink within several hours of going to bed.

No CPAP?

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