2025 Spy Meetup General Discussion Thread

[ILMgolfnut]

1 hour ago, William P said:

Pawley's Island has some very nice courses worth consideration as well. Willbrook Plantation comes to mind and is always kept in great shape!

Yes it does, and @BKervin also can fill us in since she's down there a lot. I have played Founders Club and Legends-Heathland down there. Haven't had the nerve to tackle True Blue or Caledonia yet.

Edited August 20 by ILMgolfnut

[The TXBexar]

3 hours ago, KC Golf said:

I would be pleased to help organize a Canadian meet up!  Advantageous FX rates for Americans, better beer and great golf options in Canada!  

Debatable on that better beer part! But as a man of science and someone constantly in search of the truth, I'm willing to sacrifice my body for the good of the forum to determine just who has the better beer. No need to thank me, the thrill of knowledge seeking and truth learning is more then enough reward for me. 

[BKervin]

6 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:

Yes it does, and @BKervin also can fill us in since she's down there a lot. I have played Founders Club and Legends-Heathland down there. Haven't had the nerve to tackle True  Blue or Caledonia yet.

We stay on 9 on True Blue January 1 - May 31.  We golfed 48x this year in that time frame.  Let me know if you need anything scoped out!

True Blue and Calendonia are both beautiful courses. I've played both.

[Shrek74]

I'm in for both! I guess I better start selling stuff and saving up.

[Swood1994]

Would love to try and make one of these! Myrtle is a golf haven and has so much to offer. Hoping my schedule can make this work!

[Berg Ryman]

21 minutes ago, Swood1994 said:

Would love to try and make one of these! Myrtle is a golf haven and has so much to offer. Hoping my schedule can make this work!

The amount of upstate NY guys that come to these, yet we never run into each other outside of these things, is potentially wild.

[GolfSpy_APH]

Going to throw this in here as well since it is still years away but we are doing a 2028 Scotland trip - It is several marker years for the Forum staff and many of us have never been. 

Dates and all of that still not close to being determined, but it will happen so if that is something you may be interested in then start saving now. 

[Swood1994]

1 hour ago, Berg Ryman said:

The amount of upstate NY guys that come to these, yet we never run into each other outside of these things, is potentially wild.

Sounds like an Upstate NY Mini-Meet up needs to happen!

[Lefty11]

6 hours ago, KC Golf said:

I would be pleased to help organize a Canadian meet up!  Advantageous FX rates for Americans, better beer and great golf options in Canada!  

@KC Golf If you decide to plan it in my area, I have connections at a great course here.  

[ILMgolfnut]

8 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Going to throw this in here as well since it is still years away but we are doing a 2028 Scotland trip

As the resident Scottish links golf nut/club member on the forum, I am very available for planning/consultation (hidden gems, etc.)

 

Edited August 20 by ILMgolfnut

[Erin B]

17 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

Is it still 2024?  Check.

Are we already planning the 2025 Outing?  Check.

Is there going to be a SECOND 2025 Outing?  Very possibly check.

 

How's that for a teaser?

 

Alright! So after an INCREDIBLY successful 2024 outing at Kingsmill (thanks to @GolfSpy AFG and @Golfspy_CG2 for organizing the HELL out of that event!), we're already looking to next year for another incredible outing.  

Here's what we know so far, and we'll add to this as we get closer to the actual date, but we wanted to start stirring up some excitement early on and gauging of some interest.  DON'T WORRY! We're not asking for deposits, or interest, or anything at this point - we're simply putting the information out there so that you can start to plan as early as you want/can.

MGS SPRING OUTING 2025:

Where?  Myrtle Beach, baby!   

When?  May of 2025 (exact dates still to be determined)

Why? To be honest, because of YOU, dear readers.  After MANY years of fielding requests/suggestions/demands (you know who you are) for us to host the event in "The Golf Capital of the World", you've finally worn us down. 

Details are still in the planning stages, but we have some INCREDIBLE courses to choose from, and we're busy at work finding the best deal for the most amount of people.  Feel free to chime in here with "must plays" that you're familiar with, though the Outing Committee will have final say on any/all courses lined up to play.

 

(No, that's not me...I WISH I had that kind of residual payment...)

MGS SPRING OUTING 2025:

We've been playing this fairly close to the chest/vest (whichever idiom you prefer is correct in this instance), but we're about 90% that we'll be hosting a SECOND outing, sometime in September/October of next year.  The details are still being worked out, but we know that May (or the Myrtle area in this case) isn't always ideal for everyone, and there are enough of you that have pondered the idea of a second outing (as well as those of us who want to do two meet-ups per year) that we're going to try to make this work.

 

So...what do you all think?  Excited?  Not so much?  Let us know below!  I'll for sure be at at least one of them - the goal is both, but ... the family may have a say in that, lol.  

 

Can't wait to tee it up with as many of you as possible!

Matt (and the rest of the Forum Staff)

Colorado might be a good option for the second outing. Northern Colorado has some great courses. https://thegroupinc.com/our-communities/golf-courses-in-noco/

Denver Airport is just an hour away. Just some food for thought.

[GolfSpy SAM]

45 minutes ago, Erin B said:

Colorado might be a good option for the second outing. Northern Colorado has some great courses. https://thegroupinc.com/our-communities/golf-courses-in-noco/

Denver Airport is just an hour away. Just some food for thought.

Proximity to major airport is a big plus, for sure - plus, I've always dreamt of hitting drives over 300 yards, which I'm assuming the elevation would help with   Thanks for the idea!

[pete1276]

Definitely interested in a meetup.  Myrtle Beach sounds like a great opportunity.  I love he seafood there!

[BIG STU]

16 hours ago, Cfhandyman said:

I think a road trip to the Carolinas is in order. Only a short 14 hour drive. I’ll have to bribe my wife with a side trip to Charleston. 

Oh you guys will love Charleston. So much history there and the horse drawn buggy rides are outta sight

[BIG STU]

4 hours ago, BKervin said:

My husband made our daughter move her wedding date as it was the same day as an annual tournament he plays in!!  My daughter loves golf more than he does - understood - the wedding was adjusted by 1 week!

WOW! That sounds like a great family--- Ones who understand golf

[BIG STU]

4 hours ago, BKervin said:

We stay on 9 on True Blue January 1 - May 31.  We golfed 48x this year in that time frame.  Let me know if you need anything scoped out!

True Blue and Calendonia are both beautiful courses. I've played both.

I played True Blue 2 weeks ago in a USC fundraiser. I was a last minute replacement. The course was in great shape and the greens pristine. Only bad part is sometimes it is a tough walk up to tees and greens for someone semi-handicapped like I am. But because of that event it led me to getting a Hurry Cane to use on the course and in my regular day life. I think in all honesty now with my cane I would be just fine. Using the cane on the course helped me to play 5 days straight last week with no tiredness and pain. I got the idea after I saw Paul Broadhurst use it in the Senior Open after they would not let him use a cart.

Note I will use it to walk to a green but do not use it on a green. At my home course Indigo Creek it will not hurt those greens but I still have respect for our grounds staff. True Blue as pristine as those greens are and soft I would not dream of it

[3Putt4Double]

10 hours ago, KC Golf said:

I would be pleased to help organize a Canadian meet up!  Advantageous FX rates for Americans, better beer and great golf options in Canada!  

Obviously u have never tried that Tennessee water in the mason jar

[Lefty11]

24 minutes ago, 3Putt4Double said:

Obviously u have never tried that Tennessee water in the mason jar

I believe that if I drank that Tennessee water in the mason jar, I’d start jamming with Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen in my living room! 

[3Putt4Double]

2 minutes ago, Lefty11 said:

I believe that if I drank that Tennessee water in the mason jar, I’d start jamming with Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen in my living room! 

[bens197]

7 hours ago, Berg Ryman said:

While it could be fun, I'm not allowed north of the border for... reasons

Reasons are reasons.

[bens197]

4 hours ago, Swood1994 said:

Sounds like an Upstate NY Mini-Meet up needs to happen!

@Berg Ryman @EasyPutter @MattWillGolf we still have to get out 

[ILMgolfnut]

9 hours ago, 3Putt4Double said:

Could Hot Springs Village be a fall option? Lots of courses and lodging and plenty of shopping for any wives that join

I grew up 50ish miles south of HSV but have never actually set foot in it, golfing or otherwise. I hear the courses are good, and plenty to do in Hot Springs while we're on the course.

[3Putt4Double]

7 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:

I grew up 50ish miles south of HSV but have never actually set foot in it, golfing or otherwise. I hear the courses are good, and plenty to do in Hot Springs while we're on the course.

I've been thru there many many times but haven't played the courses either.. Think it would be perfect for a retreat of a large size..with magic springs, downtown shopping, casino, horse racing, and spa after spa it's kinda something for everyone..And of course plenty of golf!

[KC Golf]

1 hour ago, 3Putt4Double said:

Obviously u have never tried that Tennessee water in the mason jar

That would be true.  I do love a good Bourbon though.

[CFreddie]

Just now, KC Golf said:

That would be true.  I do love a good Bourbon though.

You and me both @KC Golf!

[CFreddie]

5 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Going to throw this in here as well since it is still years away but we are doing a 2028 Scotland trip - It is several marker years for the Forum staff and many of us have never been. 

Dates and all of that still not close to being determined, but it will happen so if that is something you may be interested in then start saving now. 

@ILMgolfnut knows this, but I'll be there next year - why not just plan for a 2nd in 2028 as well!

As far as True Blue & Caledonia, I'm planning a buddies trip there next April - they've been a pleasure to work with and I'm very much looking forward to knocking off two more Stranz courses!

[3Putt4Double]

2 minutes ago, KC Golf said:

That would be true.  I do love a good Bourbon though.

Gotta go a state up to Kentucky for the good bourbon.. gotta have patience to make that and Tennessee Hill folk always hitting the bottle to early

[cksurfdude]

I'm a definite maybe for May / Myrtle Beach. 

For course I've heard and read good things about Prestwick and would be interested in playing there .. of that one were doable within the group outing format. 

Also very interested in September. 

Thx MyGolfSpy Mods and others for all your time and effort and energy into making these great things happen!!

 

[cksurfdude]

11 hours ago, KC Golf said:

better beer

Whoa. I was ready to call you "friend" but .. whoa...

[JohnSmalls]

There's a little hidden gem that I learned about a few years ago in the Myrtle area called Blackmoor. One of my favorite courses.   It would make a good potential bonus round