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vig
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08/08/2008 17:17
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C'mon GM
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Taking up on Tony N's response in the "handicap cut" thread.
How's about organising a forum comp, Nth V's Sth somewhere in the Midlands, I'm sure you could pull a few strings for somewhere nice (Belfry sounds good to me  ) At least then there may be some interest and I wouldn't mind paying a bit extra for somewhere special.
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Re: C'mon GM
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Good call Vig!
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 17:36
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Re: C'mon GM
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Could make it an annual thing and i'm sure it would fill a few pages in the mag.
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Re: C'mon GM
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sounds a great idea maybe play 2 teams of 12 ryder cup style
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TonyN
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(Carpal \'Tunnel)
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08/08/2008 17:48
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Re: C'mon GM
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Awww you beat me to it, I was going to write up a post just like this one whilst watching the golf tonight and then drop mikeH and the guys a quick line. Was also thinking of inviting them upto the northwest meet!
I love the Idea of the ryder cup style tourney, and yeah It would make great pages for the mag
I am sure they would sell loads of extra copies nudge nudge wink wink.
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Re: C'mon GM
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Im in for this definately.
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Sneds
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(journeyman)
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08/08/2008 18:07
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Re: C'mon GM
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I need to get practising if this ever happens!!!
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 18:19
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Re: C'mon GM
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Match play format sounds good. and Ryder cup style is inspirational But.........
Lets not get too far ahead of ourselves as GM have not responded yet and not sure any individuals would want to take on organising something of this magnitude. Or would they?
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evita4
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08/08/2008 18:30
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Re: C'mon GM
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Quote:
Awww you beat me to it, I was going to write up a post just like this one whilst watching the golf tonight and then drop mikeH and the guys a quick line. Was also thinking of inviting them upto the northwest meet!
I love the Idea of the ryder cup style tourney, and yeah It would make great pages for the mag
I am sure they would sell loads of extra copies nudge nudge wink wink.
Great idea Tony. Bear in mind though we are way north of Watford 
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brendy
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(veteran)
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08/08/2008 18:45
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Re: C'mon GM
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Join the queue gents, even if this did go ahead, im sure your names along with thousands of others would be in the entry requests!
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 18:46
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Re: C'mon GM
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Evita,
If it is a small scale meet then I think a site location that is accessible by all (mid point from furthest participant each way)
If our friends fra nth 'O' border are involved then maybe further Nth and what about our colleagues on the Emerald isle?.
So Valderamma it is then 
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brendy
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(veteran)
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08/08/2008 18:47
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Re: C'mon GM
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Vig, someone mention augusta? Might as well make it memorable haha.
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 18:50
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Re: C'mon GM
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Brendy
I think you've lost the plot, do you think Augusta would allow 24 hairy arsed Brits onto their patch?
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brendy
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(veteran)
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08/08/2008 19:10
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Re: C'mon GM
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Vig, never heard of veet or immac?
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 19:15
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Re: C'mon GM
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ROFLMAO
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Dare I stick my oar in?
If it was open to all magazine readers, most of us would miss out and if it was just going to be forumers.....surely the best option would be for one of us to put it together and then ask GM for help to secure a good course and hopefully good service/terms (as the venue would benefit from a follow-on article).
If we did it, chose an "area" for possible venue, then ask GM for support and "official" backing, it would be straightforward enough.
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 19:29
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Re: C'mon GM
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ok then can someone set up a thread for interested parties with the poll thingy (i haven't a clue how to do that)
Just been on the Belfry site and society packages are available (winter) from £25 for over 12 but less than 36.
If it's going to happen I would prefer somewhere special to make it more memorable.
I would stick my neck out and say just for forum.
Another idea is that if GM does get involved then each area could "adopt" staff from GM
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brendy
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(veteran)
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08/08/2008 19:43
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Re: C'mon GM
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Yup forum only as us folk are really more involved in supporting the mag rather than occasional buyers.
Fancy regional comps to pick teams?
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GB72
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(veteran)
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08/08/2008 19:46
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Re: C'mon GM
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Really good idea if it comes off this time. Certainly would love to be involved as have managed to miss any local forum meets to date (not my fault, other arrangements made by my wife and I would rather my 'tender bits'remained in situ and not in a glass jar by her bed)
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 19:58
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So as a starter, how do we go about registering an interest?
if lots are? and judging by the success or lack of of some regional meets, i'm not so sure that we will get stampeded in the rush...... Would 4x teams in random lots make sense? eg team A vs Team B, team C vs team D, in morning. Winners play each other and losers play each other in a points format table .
If, as i suspect that there isn't more than 24 intersted because of availabilty then should be relatively easy. 
I suspect that there would be lots of interest but dates will be a nightmare.
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brendy
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08/08/2008 20:06
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Re: C'mon GM
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A 36 hole comp either over 1 or two days means everyone is in with a chance in the second round rather than writing off the bottom half (wouldnt be worth the trip if they only got one round while others got two)
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Re: C'mon GM
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Count me in
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 20:16
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Re: C'mon GM
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That's what I was trying to explain. Not sure if it came over wrong but definately 2 rounds. depending how many are interested i'm sure there would be some cracking packages for that sort of number
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brendy
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08/08/2008 20:23
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Re: C'mon GM
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Any spa's for the wags? If it involved a night away HID would be looking some sort of compensation! haha
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Woold official H/Cs be required.
In which case it would only be open to club members.thus leaving the Nomads out?
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brendy
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(veteran)
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08/08/2008 20:27
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Re: C'mon GM
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teetime, if you have a load of recent cards knocking about or some sort of software (ss2) based handicap worked out, im sure it would be ok.
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vig
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(old hand)
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08/08/2008 20:28
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Re: C'mon GM
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I think that it would depend on the venue but as a lot on here are not members of clubs and so don't have official H/caps, then that needs to be a consideration, as personally I wouldn't want to exclude anyone interested.
Good shout Brendy as if someone is travelling a long way it would make sense
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Re: C'mon GM
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This sort of thing has been mentioned on here before. However, the logistics of organising a national get together seem to have been its downfall. The idea does get my full support tho.
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htl
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08/08/2008 20:46
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Re: C'mon GM
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Could always book a course for a day, throw the doors open to all GM readers and forum members GM picks the number of players possible and see who shoots the lowest score, or do this regional with top 16 going through to national comp?
What you reckon?
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Re: C'mon GM
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HOw about team events - pairs better ball stableford so that we can get as many as possible. Alternatively if it gets opened to everyone via GM how about having a halfway cut after round one and the top xx play for some form of cup and those that miss the cut have a second round for some form of plate.
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Re: C'mon GM
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I'm in sounds like a great idea!
Subject to dates after getting a little overeager last time without checking the holiday rota!
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TonyN
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(Carpal \'Tunnel)
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08/08/2008 22:12
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Re: C'mon GM
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As has been mentioned, this has been mentioned before and as we only had a small member of regular users, interest quickly dispearsed. However, now we have alot more regular users this could really take off. Some good ideas thrown in already and I am just about to email MikeH to see if he's interested.
I think something of this scale needs plenty of planning and would possibly be to late to happen this year. Start of next year might be an idea to give people alot of notice and get a bigger count up.
Definitly up for this and I think the regional meets will give us an idea of what to expect/prepare for.
Stay tuned people.
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barb
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08/08/2008 22:31
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Re: C'mon GM
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Sounds like a brilliant idea, I have just hosted our annual county council day and the planning was a nightmare. More than 1 person would be needed to coordinate it, if I can offer any assistance let me know, depending on where and when as I couldn't travel to far I'd love to take part. 
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Re: C'mon GM
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Guys, this was mentioned about a year ago and there were guys up north willing to get to somewhere near Liverpool but the southerners were very cold on the idea. I am sure the old timers (birdieman, J_F, Atticus and MWJ could confirm this). It is gonna take some compromise as it would have to be accessable to ALL forum users.
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TonyN
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(Carpal \'Tunnel)
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08/08/2008 22:59
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Re: C'mon GM
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Ok I have dropped MikeH a quick email asking him to drop in and check this thread out.
A neutral location is a must in my eyes and it would have to be somewhere special to make it worth the visit.
Also like the idea of somethin for the WAGS so it will be easier for all to sort a weekend away!
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Re: C'mon GM
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Madandra has a good point there, it was suggested before and people were generally very reluctant to travel.
It has to be considered that the Scottish boys are a bloody long way away from the midlands compared to the southerners. I am 1.5 hours from Brum if I stick my boot down so this is why Liverpool was suggested last time.
I am flexible on location to be honest, not scared of a drive or even a flight if required.
I can see this being a nightmare to organise but if it can be done, I am definately up for it.
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Liverpool / Manchester does seem the fairest option to be honest- its pretty central between London and Glasgow. It would be very difficult to get something going this year, and next year I will be driving anyway so could well be up for it. It would be great if GM could influence the hire of one of the better known tracks for the day (Royal Birkdale anyone? ), obviously at the expense (all be it reduced due to to inevitable magazine coverage ) of those taking part.
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