Ohio Spies 2023 Meet Ups

[RollingGreens]

I will unfortunately be out of town in Chicago for a family wedding 

[Bohnson]

@DiscipleofPenick you're not doing too hot in the competition for the Tp5s... 

 

[DiscipleofPenick]

14 hours ago, Bohnson said:

@DiscipleofPenick you're not doing too hot in the competition for the Tp5s... 

 

[Bohnson]

@DiscipleofPenick it happens! haha just thought I would share. 

[gmmiddle]

On 5/15/2023 at 10:36 AM, DiscipleofPenick said:

36 hole June meetup:

Looking at June 10th for Ashland CC & Brookside GC in Ashland, Ohio. Tee off at Ashland between 8-9 AM then Brookside around 2 (depending on # of spies). If you only want to play 18 that is fine too, you can pick morning or afternoon round, and I'll make sure to include you in the groupings. Bring friends, spouses, kids...this is open to everyone who wants to play!

Ashland CC is classic county club founded in the 1920s that went public close to a decade ago. The course was laid out by Willie Park Jr., a contemporary and sometimes partner of Donald Ross, so expect that old-style golf course. 

Brookside looked in rough shape a few years ago, but the city purchased it and now that it's a muni has seen a complete overhaul. It's a Hurdzan/Kidwell design. These two built courses all over Ohio in the 60s & 70s so you're probably familiar. Trademarks are big greens, wide fairways, and courses that play a bit longer. Big ballparks where you can rip driver. 

Just back from vacation. Still thinking 36 in june?

[DiscipleofPenick]

52 minutes ago, gmmiddle said:

Just back from vacation. Still thinking 36 in june?

I'm not going to be able to plan out participate in anything till later this summer. Our second child is due soon so I can't travel right now.

[gmmiddle]

On 6/1/2023 at 5:08 PM, DiscipleofPenick said:

I'm not going to be able to plan out participate in anything till later this summer. Our second child is due soon so I can't travel right now.

Hope everyone is healthy and all goes well!  It’s always an exciting time. 

[buckpillar]

There is a course Chapel Hill GC in Mount Vernon, Oh. they have a special, unlimited golf with cart, 6 vouchers for any beverage, 6 vouchers for sandwiches and snacks all for 67.00 

We are having out family golf outing there this year, looks like its a good short course that will make you use all the clubs in the bag. When you book your tee time have them book the additional golf at the same time.

https://www.chapelhillgolfcourse.com/the-all-inclusive/

 

The All Inclusive

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On April 1, 2004, Chapel Hill unleashed a revolutionary concept in the golf industry. We offer our players the opportunity to experience a day of golf that cannot be duplicated anywhere in Ohio, the Midwest, and possibly the entire United States! We are your All-Inclusive Golf Experience!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST & WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
$59 Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
$67 Saturday/Sunday and Holidays

INCLUDES:
– Unlimited Golf And Cart (additional rounds based on availability)
– Unlimited Use Of The Driving Range
– A Food/Beverage punch card that gives you 6 beverages of choice, 3 snacks of choice, and 3 sandwiches of choice!

“If you love golf, this is a MUST DO! It is quite possibly the best deal in the state of Ohio.”

 

[tony@CIC]

For the Cleveland suburb members: My son and I played at Bunker Hill today in Medina. I thought it was very challenging with lots of hills, a few narrow fairways and at least 2 blind holes. Price wasn't bad at $52 including cart. BTW the carts have GPS screens. Only issue today was they had 5 holes that were cart path only - I think I need a nap 

[MaxEntropy]

3 hours ago, tony@CIC said:

For the Cleveland suburb members: My son and I played at Bunker Hill today in Medina. I thought it was very challenging with lots of hills, a few narrow fairways and at least 2 blind holes. Price wasn't bad at $52 including cart. BTW the carts have GPS screens. Only issue today was they had 5 holes that were cart path only - I think I need a nap 

There is a guy in our league that plays there fairly often. I've never been there because I have heard that they over-pack the course on weekends. I don't need 5-6 hour rounds in my life.

Good to know the course was good though - sounds like a good place to go on a weekday.

[DiscipleofPenick]

6 hours ago, tony@CIC said:

For the Cleveland suburb members: My son and I played at Bunker Hill today in Medina. I thought it was very challenging with lots of hills, a few narrow fairways and at least 2 blind holes. Price wasn't bad at $52 including cart. BTW the carts have GPS screens. Only issue today was they had 5 holes that were cart path only - I think I need a nap 

It's not far from me, but I've played it twice and both rounds were over 6 hours, so I have no interest in going back. Can confirm they double book tee times and never turn away walkups. So I have no desire to go there ever again. I will play Pleasant Valley around the corner from them, they are one of my favorites and I've never had trouble with a long round or getting a Sat/Sun tee time.

[tony@CIC]

10 hours ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

It's not far from me, but I've played it twice and both rounds were over 6 hours, so I have no interest in going back. Can confirm they double book tee times and never turn away walkups. So I have no desire to go there ever again. I will play Pleasant Valley around the corner from them, they are one of my favorites and I've never had trouble with a long round or getting a Sat/Sun tee time.

We really lucked out playing on Monday then - no one ahead of us til we hit 17 and a 2some  that was 2 holes behind us. Alex and I were able to finish in 3.5 hrs. I'll let him know about 5-6 hr weekend games since he liked the course. 

[DiscipleofPenick]

10 hours ago, tony@CIC said:

We really lucked out playing on Monday then - no one ahead of us til we hit 17 and a 2some  that was 2 holes behind us. Alex and I were able to finish in 3.5 hrs. I'll let him know about 5-6 hr weekend games since he liked the course. 

If he's in the area and looking for anyone to play with, @MaxEntropy and myself meet up at most of the Medina county courses throughout the year.

[Bohnson]

If anyone is interested, I am hosting a two-person scramble in Dayton Ohio Sunday afternoon August 27th. Would love for some spy teams to come play!!! 

https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/9482596234972641747

[DiscipleofPenick]

Let's start planning a meet up for August. I'm thinking Ashland or Deer Ridge. Any other suggestions?

The 6th is my anniversary so that weekend is out. But the 12th/13th, 19th/20th, or 26th/27th I can set something up. Let me know what works the best.

@MattF @MaxEntropy @tony@CIC @RollingGreens @Mr_Theoo @gmmiddle and please add on anyone else in Ohio!

[tony@CIC]

Depends on which date, our CIC condo is sold  and we're in the process of moving to Florida.. 

[DiscipleofPenick]

1 hour ago, tony@CIC said:

Depends on which date, our CIC condo is sold  and we're in the process of moving to Florida.. 

I hope you can play with us one more time before you leave Ohio. Also, I need an excuse to go play Eagle Creek, Sawmill Creek, or even Valley of the Eagles if you want to meet up. Right now I can get out during the week too.

[tony@CIC]

48 minutes ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

I hope you can play with us one more time before you leave Ohio. Also, I need an excuse to go play Eagle Creek, Sawmill Creek, or even Valley of the Eagles if you want to meet up. Right now I can get out during the week too.

Any of those 3 would work for me. The improvements at Sawmill should be done. Eagle creek is always good. Never played Valley of the eagles. 

[EasyPutter]

3 hours ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

Let's start planning a meet up for August. I'm thinking Ashland or Deer Ridge. Any other suggestions?

The 6th is my anniversary so that weekend is out. But the 12th/13th, 19th/20th, or 26th/27th I can set something up. Let me know what works the best.

@MattF @MaxEntropy @tony@CIC @RollingGreens @Mr_Theoo @gmmiddle and please add on anyone else in Ohio!

Depending on the weekend I might be interested in crashing the Ohio party for a round with my Forum friends.  You're a lot closer than driving to NC for the mid-Atlantic meetups.

[Mr_Theoo]

3 hours ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

Let's start planning a meet up for August. I'm thinking Ashland or Deer Ridge. Any other suggestions?

The 6th is my anniversary so that weekend is out. But the 12th/13th, 19th/20th, or 26th/27th I can set something up. Let me know what works the best.

@MattF @MaxEntropy @tony@CIC @RollingGreens @Mr_Theoo @gmmiddle and please add on anyone else in Ohio!

Any Sunday is fine with me

[MattF]

4 hours ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

Let's start planning a meet up for August. I'm thinking Ashland or Deer Ridge. Any other suggestions?

The 6th is my anniversary so that weekend is out. But the 12th/13th, 19th/20th, or 26th/27th I can set something up. Let me know what works the best.

@MattF @MaxEntropy @tony@CIC @RollingGreens @Mr_Theoo @gmmiddle and please add on anyone else in Ohio!

I can't do August at all.

I have a golf trip to Ballyhack Golf Club 8-12, a work BBQ I'm hosting 19 and the Minister and I's Anniversary 26/27.

[brutal brutus]

On 7/13/2023 at 7:34 AM, DiscipleofPenick said:

Let's start planning a meet up for August. I'm thinking Ashland or Deer Ridge. Any other suggestions?

The 6th is my anniversary so that weekend is out. But the 12th/13th, 19th/20th, or 26th/27th I can set something up. Let me know what works the best.

@MattF @MaxEntropy @tony@CIC @RollingGreens @Mr_Theoo @gmmiddle and please add on anyone else in Ohio!

Stonelick... 

 

[brutal brutus]

On 7/12/2023 at 1:17 PM, Bohnson said:

If anyone is interested, I am hosting a two-person scramble in Dayton Ohio Sunday afternoon August 27th. Would love for some spy teams to come play!!! 

https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/9482596234972641747

Hmm... I might be interested if i can talk my buddy into it... Do you need a registered hdcp?

 

[DiscipleofPenick]

1 minute ago, brutal brutus said:

Stonelick... 

 

I'd love to and maybe one day. I have two little ones at home right now so 0% chance I can go that far.

[brutal brutus]

8 minutes ago, DiscipleofPenick said:

I'd love to and maybe one day. I have two little ones at home right now so 0% chance I can go that far.

I was half joking anyway... Tbh, i live 5miles from the place and still havent been there myself LOL

Its hard for me to justify the price when i already pay for a membership at Legendary Run and can play  18 for $22 

I'm definitely gonna go over there this fall after the price drops down for the winter though...
 

Edited July 19, 2023 by brutal brutus

[GolfSpy_BEN]

11 minutes ago, brutal brutus said:

I was half joking anyway... Tbh, i live 5miles from the place and still havent been there myself LOL

Its hard for me to justify the price when i already pay for a membership at Legendary Run and can play  18 for $22 

I'm definitely gonna go over there this fall after the price drops down for the winter though...
 

It would be fun to get the Southern Ohio spies together, but given what they want for 18 during the summer, I think you are absolutely right that fall would be a good time to check it out. It’s one of the few public courses in the area I haven’t played, but I’ve always wanted to

[Bohnson]

On 7/19/2023 at 7:03 PM, brutal brutus said:

Hmm... I might be interested if i can talk my buddy into it... Do you need a registered hdcp?

 

Great, I will need a handicap of some sort! Hope you can make it, should be a fun day. 

[DiscipleofPenick]

Hey Columbus spies - I had too much free time the other night and went through GolfNow's course database. Here's a list, not in any specific order of Columbus/Central Ohio courses that look good. Most of them have an architect I know about (Ross, RTJ, Hurdzan/Kidwell/Fry, Arthur Hills) or seem to be a great layout. Let me know if anything should be added or removed. Basically if it's been mismanaged and the conditions have gone down the tubes, or if it's a tee time factory with 6 hour rounds.

Deer Ridge -- Westchester -- Pine Hill -- Table Rock -- Airport -- Champions -- Raymond Memorial -- Delaware -- Glenross -- Dublin -- Royal American -- Sycamore Creek -- Mentel Memorial

Thorn Apple -- Denison -- Apple Valley -- Foxfire -- Darby Creek -- Vernon View -- Virtues -- Split Rock -- Cumberland Trail -- Turnberry -- Safari -- Blacklick Woods

And here are the courses I saw that looked interesting, but couldn't find any info on them. So let's call them maybes...

St. Albans -- Bucyrus -- Village View -- Oakhaven -- Valley View -- Raccoon Valley -- Homestead Springs -- Groveport -- Clover Valley -- Kyber Run -- Echo Springs -- Pebble Creek

Rolling Meadows -- The Ridge -- Chapel Hill -- Irish Hills -- New Albany -- Mastodon -- Trout Club -- Willow Run -- Shelby Crossing -- Bent Tree -- Kings Mill

[brutal brutus]

I havent been there for at least 15yrs but we used to have a family outing at Split Rock and i played it several times... I remember it being a decent course, with some fun elevation changes but it was always very firm... To the point we'd call it Hard as a Rock. But like i said, it's been a long time since i played it.

[Mr_Theoo]

Well I’m out now. Got this new accessory for at least the next month