*Special Announcement* - End of Season 2 Tournament Event

[warrenator8]

As of now, I'm in. 

[buckpillar]

On 2/11/2024 at 3:59 PM, Javs said:

I am in it to win it! Ha ha 

@Javs How's the new putter working out?

[buckpillar]

On 2/11/2024 at 3:50 PM, GolfSpy_BEN said:

@RoverRick @Javs @Randall Robbins @J7Hawkins @LinksgolfFever @buckpillar @Cfhandyman @warrenator8 @EMacK1961 @TylorJudd @vandyland @GolfSpy_KFT @rkj427 @CB Lobo 4 Life @Mr. Mushball @MC3157 @Josh Parker @EasyPutter @Bohnson @CudaKota66 @Siamese Moose @fozcycle @USMCSnyper @GolfSpy_APH @Placasse61 @invee123 @tommyb1683 @fredsharky @GolfSpy SAM

Hello All, 

Congratulations on your stellar play this season! As the golfers that currently comprise the top 32 of the Season 2 VCT Standings, @Golf2Much and I would like to cordially invite you to participate in the end of season tournament. Please see below for details, but one bit of housekeeping before we go any further. To be included in this event, you must post in this thread that you are in. You will have until Sunday, February 18th 12:00 pm EST to post that you are playing, otherwise your spot will be filled. Here are the preliminary details:

The top 32 golfers of the Season 2 VCT will be paired up into four flights.  So, in the A Flight, the number one seed would be paired with the number 32 seed as team one and so forth. Each of the first four top VCT winners will be in separate brackets.  The remaining slots in each flight are filled accordingly.  In week one, the four teams in each flight would play two-person best ball against each other.  The lowest score would be crowned the flight winner.  Week two would see A flight winner play the D flight winner and B flight winner play the C flight winner.  Again, two-man best ball.  The MGS Cup Winner would pit the two winners from week two against one another.   

The tournament will begin the week of March 18th and will run for 3 weeks. Because weather can be hit or miss this time of year for a large swath of the country, we will continue to accept SIM rounds, under the normal proviso that they are played without a course handicap. 

For those not listed above, but interested in participating, once the deadline has passed and we know how many spots need to be filled, we will put a call out to fill those spots. 

I'm unable to participate this year due to conflicting work schedule. Really disappointed that I'm missing the Championship, play well all .

[Javs]

3 minutes ago, buckpillar said:

@Javs How's the new putter working out?

I have become more comfortable each round. I see a really low round coming once I am fully accustomed to it. It is easy to line up and the putts come off the face nice and consistent. Very easy to control speed with this putter. 

[Golf2Much]

For those who haven't been counting, since the year end MGS Cup tournament was announced right before the Super Bowl, 23 of the current top 32 players have committed to participate and only five have conflicts or weather-related issues preventing them from entering.  For those who have not responded, you have until noon this Sunday to let us know (either way) your status.

 We will be working filling any vacancies as we approach the end of the VCT season, it becomes clearer who's within the top 32 and ultimately how many spots need to fill the MGS Cup bracket.    I have a feeling that there may be some intense jockeying the next few weeks as members compete for the final coveted spots.  As @Cfhandyman indicated, there are several people "on the bubble" and a few hundred points separating those who are in....and those who are out!   

Oh, by the way, it's not a coincidence that VCT season two rounds need to be finished by March 17th so we can set the field.  No, it's not because it's the Ides of March weekend.  Et tu, Brute?  Check your Shakespeare because it likely means there may be some backstabbing that weekend trying to make the final 32!  It is because that date also coincides with the NCAA Basketball Tournament Selection Sunday (who gets into and left out the big dance)!  The MGS Cup tournament lasts three weeks.  What also lasts three weeks?  The NCAA March Madness Tournament.  The MGS Cup tournament ends on April 7th.  NCAA Basketball Finals game is on April 8th when the MSG Cup champion will be crowned!   What else happens on April 8th?  How about the start of Masters week (tournament runs April 11th through 14th) AND the preparation for VCT season three!!  It's great when a plan all comes together!   The next couple of months should be something special!

So, get those on course or SIM rounds posted, check your fellow competitors and let's have fun out there!

Edited February 15 by Golf2Much

[Mr. Mushball]

On 2/14/2024 at 6:31 PM, Golf2Much said:

NCAA Basketball Finals game is on April 8th when the MSG Cup champion will be crowned!   What else happens on April 8th?  How about the start of Masters week (tournament runs April 11th through 14th) AND the preparation for VCT season three!!  It's great when a plan all comes together!   The next couple of months should be something special!

 

Going to have to get my last round in by April 5th.  I leave for Dallas on the 6th to get set up to be in the shadow on the 8th.  Just one more thing going on that day.

 

[Golf2Much]

@Mr. Mushball, should not be a problem.  If you are on one of the two teams that make it to the finals the week of April 1st, you can complete your round anytime prior to the 7th.  So you should be good.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Good Evening, 

The deadline for the initial invitees expired on 2-18-24. After tallying up the posts, of the 32 that were invited to participate we have the following results:

23 are confirmed yes

5 are confirmed no

3 haven't logged on to the forum in the past 6 months, so they are no

1 didn't bother to post his acceptance, so he is a no and will not be included. 

That leaves up to 9 spots, depending on who can manage to break through and play their way in. 

I will be doing a special release of the points tally tomorrow to give the most up to date standings for spots 32-40, so our competitors will know what they need to secure their spot. 

We have also noted interest from 6 individuals, who will have first dibs on any remaining spots. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

With 1 week left to play here is a look at the current top 40:

The race for the top seed is done and dusted. There is no mathematical way for @Javs to catch @RoverRick

The battle for the last few spots is much tighter, but also a little anti-climatic, as we have folks that aren't able to participate so pretty much those that have expressed an interest in playing will likely get a spot. Next Monday evening, the bracket will be released and pairings will be announced!

[RoverRick]

I was certain a month ago, I was going to fall into second place and Javs was going to take it. Physically, I was struggling and thought it was all downhill. Remarkably, I began drinking only water, and it has been a miracle drug. I have steadily improved physically and golf-wise. Sunday was crazy good. I dropped 2 strokes and hope to drop 2 more on Wednesday. I may even go play tomorrow. 
 

Congrats @Javs. Those 2 weeks in December may have done you in.  

[Javs]

3 minutes ago, RoverRick said:

I was certain a month ago, I was going to fall into second place and Javs was going to take it. Physically, I was struggling and thought it was all downhill. Remarkably, I began drinking only water, and it has been a miracle drug. I have steadily improved physically and golf-wise. Sunday was crazy good. I dropped 2 strokes and hope to drop 2 more on Wednesday. I may even go play tomorrow. 
 

Congrats @Javs. Those 2 weeks in December may have done you in.  

Guess the vacation made the difference or the fact that I am scratch to minus and have little room for error. Anyways well done. 

[Preeway]

49 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

With 1 week left to play here is a look at the current top 40:

The race for the top seed is done and dusted. There is no mathematical way for @Javs to catch @RoverRick

The battle for the last few spots is much tighter, but also a little anti-climatic, as we have folks that aren't able to participate so pretty much those that have expressed an interest in playing will likely get a spot. Next Monday evening, the bracket will be released and pairings will be announced!

Is there league play this week? Haven’t seen a new link posted. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

16 minutes ago, Preeway said:

Is there league play this week? Haven’t seen a new link posted. 

It’s there, under week 48. There will be a week between the end of week 48 and the beginning of the tournament, so we’re cooking up a special 1 week only thing, details to come tomorrow, courtesy of an idea @Tom the Golf Nutthree out tonight

[Preeway]

16 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

It’s there, under week 48. There will be a week between the end of week 48 and the beginning of the tournament, so we’re cooking up a special 1 week only thing, details to come tomorrow, courtesy of an idea @Tom the Golf Nutthree out tonight

Thanks. Just missed it. 

[snicerz]

Ok pressure is on - I'm close! I gotta find time to get a round or two in this week. Hopefully, I can keep my rhythm going from my last few rounds. Good luck in the final stretch everyone!

[Josh Parker]

13 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said:

It’s there, under week 48. There will be a week between the end of week 48 and the beginning of the tournament, so we’re cooking up a special 1 week only thing, details to come tomorrow, courtesy of an idea @Tom the Golf Nutthree out tonight

All the twist and turns!  Love it!

[Mr. Mushball]

10 hours ago, snicerz said:

Ok pressure is on - I'm close! I gotta find time to get a round or two in this week. Hopefully, I can keep my rhythm going from my last few rounds. Good luck in the final stretch everyone!

Hmm, seems that there's an error in the ordering on the spreadsheet.  Snickerz should be up at #28.

[snicerz]

1 hour ago, Mr. Mushball said:

Hmm, seems that there's an error in the ordering on the spreadsheet.  Snickerz should be up at #28.

Wow I didn't even notice that! I still need to be defensive and smart though to try to make the cut.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

1 hour ago, Mr. Mushball said:

Hmm, seems that there's an error in the ordering on the spreadsheet.  Snickerz should be up at #28.

That is odd. I didn’t notice it when I was putting it together last night, so I’ll take a look this evening. 

[Golf2Much]

I'm pulling for my two previous MGS tournament playing partners @daviddvm and @snicerz!  Fingers crossed!  Who knows, we might be paired again when all the dust settles.

[daviddvm]

I'll try to play my way in or be a subtitute!

[GolfSpy_BEN]

As @Mr. Mushball so astutely pointed out, the point totals were correct, but somehow @snicerz was listed below were he should have been. 

Here is the corrected 20-40:

@daviddvm, a round posted this week ought to do it.

[Javs]

On 2/14/2024 at 9:40 AM, buckpillar said:

@Javs How's the new putter working out?

Update that new putter is fantastic. Along with doing putting drills for three weeks!

[buckpillar]

1 hour ago, Javs said:

Update that new putter is fantastic. Along with doing putting drills for three weeks!

That’s awesome! Glad it worked out for you. I love mine, won’t change or give it up for anything else. Happy putting!

[Javs]

22 minutes ago, buckpillar said:

That’s awesome! Glad it worked out for you. I love mine, won’t change or give it up for anything else. Happy putting!

Thanks!

[Golf2Much]

For those on the bubble of getting into the MGS Cup finale, time is ticking away.  Get that great final round in and secure your spot in the season ending tournament.  

[Golf2Much]

The year-end MGS Cup VCT Championship field is set!  This two-person, best ball event will officially begin on March 11th.  

The first week the four teams in each flight will fight it out with the lowest best ball score to move on in the tournament.  I case of ties (and it has happened), we'll match cards to determine winner.   In week two, the A flight and D flight winners as well as the B flight and D flight winners will face off to see who makes it to the finals.  

When you submit scores, we need where you played, which tees you played from, your course handicap from those tees, and hole by hole handicap for the course and hole scores so the best ball between you and your partner can be determined.  This can be via an electronic representation or a picture of your scorecard.   Like in the weekly VCT tournaments, you have a week (Monday through Sunday) to play and post your score.  Commissioner @GolfSpy_BEN will likely have other rules or procedures, which will be posted prior to the start of play.

Now, who's in which flight?  Who am I paired with?  The Seeding Show will start on this thread at 6pm EST today.  Like the NCAA Selection Sunday broadcast, teams will be disclosed by region (or in this case flights).  We'll start at 6pm and disclose each flight in 10 minute increments.  By 6:30 pm, all the flights will be disclosed.  Feel free to trash talk along the way!

Until 6:00PM!

 

[Josh Parker]

Let's Go!! 

[Golf2Much]

Representing Flight A includes the following teams:

It includes the VCT Season 2 champion RoverRick.  With two forum moderators in this group, there may be some internal reveries to contend with. 

[Golf2Much]

Flight A also includes @daviddvm who made a late charge to make it into the top 32!  He was my partner in the Two Ball Championship in early 2023.  Too bad he's going down early!