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TheSocialGolfer
Handicap: 36
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 782
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Hi all, The very first TSG Open Golf Championship, organised in conjunction with Ian Halliwell (the 'Strokeman'), is being held at the fantastic Hever Castle Golf Club, Kent on Friday 16th April 2010. You can see the details of the event on the games section (see - http://www.thesocialgolfer.com/viewevent.aspx?id=1151 ). It's open to all TSG Members and promises to be a fantastic day. Don't miss out, don't be disappointed, JOIN NOW* * TO JOIN - Enter yourself on the game as per normal, then use the 'Contact Us' page at the bottom of the screen to get an Official Entry Form which needs to be completed and sent to Ian.
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Roger Marsland
Handicap: 36
Hampshire
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 41
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As an "active member" of the site I would really like the opportunity to meet up with other people who I only know by name at present - £60 is too much for me to play a "non name" course though. A shame.
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Ian Halliwell
Handicap: 25
Lancashire
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 82
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point taken roger, but we have tried a variety of courses capable of hosting such an event and numbers....and trust me this was the best deal we could get and with brekkie and lunch well it was a stand out.......... that is why i under wrote it with such good prizes across the board... hope your lottery ticket comes in and you can join us. ian the strokeman www.thesocialgolfer.blogspot.com
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£60 is a very fair price for the golf day at Hever, the fee for our society day is £55 and is being held the day prior. As for it being on "non name" course, What excatly is a "name" course !!! there are hundreds of courses around the country which charge a similar fee just to play 18 holes and would not come up to the standard of Hever, it is an excellent and difficult course.
I took a friend there yesterday, he is a member at Rye, and has played with me at ChartHills, The London Club (Heritage), both course at East Sussex,Royal St Georges to "Name" a few. When we played they had just top dressed the greens and he can't wait to return, I can't remember how many times he said "I can't understand why I have not played it before, its fantastic".
Roger, believe me just because in your eyes it is not a "name" does not mean it is not worth the money, take up there 2-4-1 offer - £39.50 green fee so £19.75 each and you will be surprised at this "non name". -- 21/10/2009 23:10:23: post edited by mark rowley.
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Roger Akerman
Handicap: 13
East Sussex
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 118
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I would agree with my name sake about cost, but Hever is a really nice course and would rate it along side a lot of so call named course's that I have played. I played their 2 weeks ago and it was in super condition the greens were very quick but running true. A part from the cost, I think it is a great choice of course so well done TSG. I assume some of the cost is going towards the prize's, as I have a booking there the day before for a full English breakfast and lunch for just £55 so if anyone wants a practice round join our game -- 21/10/2009 22:45:28: post edited by roger akerman.
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,955
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Hever's one of my favourite courses so probably a bit biased but my two-peneth-worth would be: Yep you can play this superb course using the OpenFairways card (and I do) to get a 2-for-1 price (so down to £20 each) BUT (and I don't understand why because you're bringing them even more golfers) when you try to book as a society they charge £60 on a Friday (they do throw in coffee, bacon roll and a light lunch). And, £60 seems pretty good to me for a pucker competition with chance of winning lots of prizes, a trophy and a two week holiday (I did say chance of winning, but someone's got to come good on the day...) bacon roll and coffee plus lots of banter and a bite to eat afterwards. What's not to like?
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TheSocialGolfer
Handicap: 36
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 782
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PROFUSE APOLOGIES TO ALL, Bit of a cock up but the 'Game Notification Email' included HTML which (on most email clients eg AOL) comes out like gobbledy-gook. So, if you were one of the unfortunates who got an unreadable email - sooooooorry, but the proper game detail can be viewed at: http://www.thesocialgolfer.com/viewevent.aspx?id=1151
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TheSocialGolfer
Handicap: 36
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 782
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It has been pointed out that we have discriminated against some of our Members.
The restriction on higher handicap, but still competitive, Ladies was an error.
The competition should have been restricted to CONGU recognised maximum handicaps ie 28 for men and 36 for ladies. The game detail will be changed to rectify the error.
Ladies, I apology.
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,955
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Why have no ladies signed up to the event? Do they not like the competition format or something?
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,955
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Think you need to apologise Pete,  Mayte has signed up to the event and unless there is a mistake on the profle she is leading the way for the ladies. perhaps we should send an invite for the St Pierre game !
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,955
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Ooops, yes, the picture is a bit of a give away, Mayte is definitely a lady. Sorry!
And yes, Mayte, if you've got your passport to allow you to cross the border between Scotland and England (that should stir things up nicely...) then the TSG Challenge at St Pierre, Chester in March should be fun.
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Ian Halliwell
Handicap: 25
Lancashire
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 82
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come on guys and gals support this event....... if it takes off trust me next year the prizes will be something special and im in negotiation for tv coverage too........ at moment sat in 93 degree heat in orlando just had an ealy morning swim, about to head off to bay hill.......... this could be you next year......... THE WINNER WILL BE SAT HERE................................... ian www.thesocialgolfer.blogspot.com
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Joined: Mar 2010
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Am sure the event will get supported Ian, still 6 months away so people may not be willing to commit just yet. Can TSG not advertise the Tournament on the Home page, maybe in place of "OpenFairways" or in the recent member images slot ?
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TheSocialGolfer
Handicap: 36
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 782
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Mark, you must be a mind reader... We are in the process of replacing the Open Fairways banner with a promotional image for the TSG Open Championship.
And, also as you say, we don't see a problem filling the event - It is still 6 months away, TSG has 4,000+ UK Members (all obviously keen golfers!) and here we have our first ever TSG Open Championship being played on a fantastic course (a personal favourite), with some great prizes on offer (including a 2 week holiday in a private villa in Orlando) and it's only £60.
Sign up soon or risk seriously missing out. -- 30/10/2009 17:43:56: post edited by TheSocialGolfer.
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