Mini Winter Matchplay Event

Golfgraffix

Good game with Pcasso today.

I was lucky to get out of the traps early and turned with a five up lead, I thought I was home and hosed but he is like a terrier snapping at my heals. Standing on the 17 tee and I am now only 2 up, even though I am am sitting level 2's for the back 9.

Manged a par on 17 to close it out 3:1, would hsve been 38 points in tough weather, which I was happy with.

J

pcasso

Well, today was the day that I finally got found out and not in a good way.
Myself and Golfgraffix, or GG as he will be known from here on in, played the final game of group B today. Having passed up the opportunity to play games in more clement weather the golf Gods laughed at my soft ways as it covered the course in snow and hail as we tried to play eleven. To be honest though anything that was a distraction from the golf at this point was welcome.
I would prefer not to talk about the first nine but that would be to ignore some fine golf from GG.
He gifted me the sixth with an oob from the tee box but apart from that blemish he was level par for the other seven after eight, five pars a bogey on the horrific index one third and a lovely birdie to follow on the forth. I would have struggled to live with his golf on a good day. I wasn't having a good day. An attempt to hand me the ninth was refused and I was five down after nine.
Perhaps he might take the foot of the pedal feeling sorry for me. Surely he could fail to make an up and down on ten and let me have some of my pride back. No chance, another boring par.
He did put it through the back of ten but even GG apparently struggles playing from the snow.
Twelve, the par five,I am twenty foot away with a birdie putt. Be a good chap there and knock the approach down. Nah! Fifteen feet. Yet another boring par.
A chink in the armour on thirteen. Not really. He nearly holed a chip a la tiger on the sixteenth in Augusta. Still I did mange to sneak the whole depite GG almost holing his second.
Fourteen.
Suddenly I am playing golf but unfortunately GG hasn't stopped. Two best aproach irons of the day see us both with birdie putts, GG from twenty feet and me ten. He's only gone and holed it. Now I am making birdies for halves.
With this standard of golf to contend with, I just couldn't win the holes I needed.
I am pleased to have taken the match down seventeen and while I wish I started playing a bit sooner in the round, I doubt if the outcome would have been different.
I was beaten by the better golfer and a worthy winner.
Thanks for the game mate.
I really enjoyed it.

FixdePitchmark

Ok lads - well done , another tight match with a fight back.
Was a great group and all 4 could easily have gone through. With all matches still in the mix on last 3 holes. Great stuff. I enjoyed all the games. When we got them on
Well done Golfgraffix on a Paddy style fight back to get 2nd spot. We have lost 2 strong golfers in our group.

So

Played HD Points
FixdePitchmark 3 6 3
Golfgraffix 3 1 1.5
Pcasso 3 -3 1
PARlance 3 -4 0.5


Semi Final 1
FixdePitchmark vs Group a runner up

Semi Final 2
Group a Winner vs Golfgraffix


Only 5 players remaining - will pm to pick a date over dates 12th to 16th. We will try play Semi as a 4 ball for fun.

Golfgraffix

Just to clarify Parlance came bottom in our group.

J

FixdePitchmark

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Just to clarify Parlance came bottom in our group.

J

In fairness - was the group of death.

Any of us could have got the hickory spoon.

PARlance

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Just to clarify Parlance came bottom in our group.

J

Just to clarify, you just about drew with me on your home course

It's a shame it came down to that, you'll have to stamp out that bribery next year Fix

FixdePitchmark

PARlance wrote: »

Just to clarify, you just about drew with me on your home course

It's a shame it came down to that, you'll have to stamp out that bribery next year Fix

Yes in fairness - home advantage is something we never considered

There is not a ****ing chance I'll do this next year. More chance of paddy winning .................................. He did - that wasn't a dream

PARlance

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Yes in fairness - home advantage is something we never considered

There is not a ****ing chance I'll do this next year. More chance of paddy winning .................................. He did - that wasn't a dream

You've done a great job Fix.

I'm half serious there. I'll blame that on the Paddy feel good factor.

FixdePitchmark

PARlance wrote: »

You've done a great job Fix.

I'm half serious there. I'll blame that on the Paddy feel good factor.

I think if we are doing it next year - straight knock out would be best ?
I did enjoy format - but logistics.

Or no students.

ryaner777

The Big Easy wrote: »

Yip 7th or 8th, we better stick to the links seeming as that was the intention. So unless you fancy a trip to Lahinch or Belmullet The enduring charm of Corballis will have to suffice

Great blow by blow pcasso, you transported me there. Not sure Fix's putt on 18 wasn't a rush of blood though :P

Well done on the win Fix, hoping I get the opportunity to test my skills against you

How are ye fixed for this weekend ?

The Big Easy

ryaner777 wrote: »

How are ye fixed for this weekend ?

Yeah, should be, was just thinking how to respond to Fix's dig

Which day suits you better?

FixdePitchmark

The Big Easy wrote: »

Yeah, should be, was just thinking how to respond to Fix's dig

Which day suits you better?

Maybe by playing all your games

Only joking - sure Ryaner - is real disaster. :rolleyes:
Not a game played.

Anyway - I've no time for this first round stuff - mental routine being planed for a semi.

Notebook - and eagle plan being put together.

Golfgraffix

Can i suggest current handicaps for the semi and final. I have been playing matchplay for as long as i can remember and outside of interclub i have never heard of playing off the handicap you started with.

Only a suggestion, i am cool with whatever the majority agree on.

J

FixdePitchmark

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Can i suggest current handicaps for the semi and final. I have been playing matchplay for as long as i can remember and outside of interclub i have never heard of playing off the handicap you started with.

Only a suggestion, i am cool with whatever the majority agree on.

J

Don't think there is any changes - or much.

Is the time period of 12th to 16th ok for all in general for a semi ?

Also - should semi be a 4 ball ( I think so )

Neutral ground (Non member ?)

Links (Yes - I say)

Just in general here - we will go to pm on final 4.

ryaner777

The Big Easy wrote: »

Yeah, should be, was just thinking how to respond to Fix's dig

Which day suits you better?

Sunday afternoon would be best for me, how's that for you ?

ryaner777

I'll call tomorrow and book it !

FixdePitchmark

Here are the realistic options on east coast for semi - that would be neutral

Seapoint
Laytown
Arklow

Have a think.

Pm me with dates or issues over that time
Or ideas.

ryaner777

I'd love a go at arklow if I qualify lads.
The captains day for our society is on there this year so it would be great to play it before hand

FixdePitchmark

Yes is a class course. ( Arklow).

But a little too far ?

And for some reason laytown sitting well with me.

But we will think a little.

dar_cool

Arklow is a cracker, but at hour each way probably a bit too far , laytown is super aswell,

FixdePitchmark

dar_cool wrote: »

Arklow is a cracker, but at hour each way probably a bit too far , laytown is super aswell,

Unless we did an overnight with a few pints :D

dar_cool

Now your talking!! Arklow would have a fair few "quiet" pubs so we could talk golf like in kilkenny haha

FixdePitchmark

dar_cool wrote: »

Now your talking!! Arklow would have a fair few "quiet" pubs so we could talk golf like in kilkenny haha

Big win on your hands needed Dar, .:D

ryaner777

I've booked us in for 9 am on friday dar

And I've booked half one on sunday afternoon BIG

Fingers crossed now for the weather !

The Big Easy

:P

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Here are the realistic options on east coast for semi - that would be neutral

Seapoint
Laytown
Arklow

Have a think.

Pm me with dates or issues over that time
Or ideas.

I vote for Lahinch :P

Seriously if I make the semis it might be a bit tight to get back up again the next weekend. Have ye booked the final?

Know I'm getting a little ahead but if we knew when the final was definitely taking place (I know you said the winter rate ends the end of March) we can know when the semi has to be completed by.

Just for the sake of logistics and not at all over confidence on my part :P, the ideal date for the final for me would be March 28th.

Also would definitely vote for Laytown ahead of Seapoint and the full course should be in play again there now.

Golfgraffix

I have The Island sorted for the semi final. Mats will be gone after the 14th.

J

FixdePitchmark

Golfgraffix wrote: »

I have The Island sorted for the semi final. Mats will be gone after the 14th.

J

Lol.
This is a class event.
suddenly.

I'm now reconsidering doing it again next year :D

FixdePitchmark

Big - I'll send a pm to last 5 today.

That is class J.

FixdePitchmark

A bit of good news on The European Club. Was on to them

I still want to wrap things up ASAP .

But the open singles is Thursday to Sunday - to the end of April. And is great value at 50 euro. (BTW both finalists get a "free" round).

So Final will be fine.

Again - perhaps a few others will come along to final day - as a great course to play at that rate.

FixdePitchmark

http://www.golfgraffix.com/The_Island/WebApp/index.php?id=fl&&vi=41084859

dar_cool

Jaysus, fair play John, surely the founding fathers of this great event should get an exemption eah Parlance , although I'm not out yet, 9am is perfect Ryaner, can play in open singles aswell

dar_cool

Has everyone paid in to the comp fix?

PARlance

dar_cool wrote: »

Has everyone paid in to the comp fix?

Our group have paid up. I think Ryanner has taken some money from your group.

FixdePitchmark

dar_cool wrote: »

Has everyone paid in to the comp fix?

I think they have - But will sort in Semi.

That money is being used to pay for final.

Again - others should come down to final - just to play it and play in open there. PARlance a specialist down there.

PARlance

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I think they have - But will sort in Semi.

That money is being used to pay for final.

Again - others should come down to final - just to play it and play in open there. PARlance a specialist down there.

Specialist as in one round played and it was decent.

I think Dar and I should be referees for the semi final. You don't want to dilute the magic of two semis by playing them in a fourball.
I might even take scores if I'm a referee

FixdePitchmark

PARlance wrote: »

Specialist as in one round played and it was decent.

I think Dar and I should be referees for the semi final. You don't want to dilute the magic of two semis by playing them in a fourball.
I might even take scores if I'm a referee

dar is still in a very qualify-able position.

charlieIRL

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Again - perhaps a few others will come along to final day - as a great course to play at that rate.

I'll head up that far for a look, will either bring the camera or the clubs!!

ryaner777

Ok, so me and dar went head to head this morning.

The conditions made it very tough. Extreme wind punished any adventurous or fancy shots.

Dar took an early then we went hole for hole for a while.

Dar was 2 up after 6 but we were all square after 8.

Dar went ahead again and was 2 up after 10

I got it back to 1 on the 11th and we shared 12.

All square again after 13 and but then dar struck again on the 14th.

I was one down going onto the 17th. A four on 17th won the hole for me and we are all square again going into 18.

2 decent drives into very strong wind left me short of the rough stuff and dar a few yards into it.

I hit first and came up short and rolled up to the bottom of the hill. Dar played his approach but the wind pulled it into heavy rough on the left of the green. He was left with an impossible shot but managed to get it out of the rough and just short of a bunker. I played a little chip up the hill and was short of the green. Dar chipped over the bunker and ran past the hole. Because I'd a shot on the hole ( and nearly every other one as well ) I'd have two putts for the win.

I'd about 40 feet to the hole. I putted and left myself with 15feet. It was me to play again and luckily it just dropped in. So game won on the 18th like nearly all the other games in this comp.

FixdePitchmark

Class lads -

Sounds another class match . Looked like a 4 to 5 club wind out there - crazy , but well done getting game done.

Dar - hard luck man , you were in a group (no joking here) - with two quickly improving golfers.

The four semi finalists are now decided.

The Big Easy
Ryaner777
FixdePitchmark
Golfgraffix

You do not play someone from your goup in semi.


I'll pm all 4 now.


Looking forward to semi.

dar_cool

Good match Ryaner, fair play to you for sticking at it, seriously tough conditions out there today, felt like bubba with the wind and a fella off 36 into the wind, it was literally who could make the least mistakes, a lot of holes won with pars/ bogies. I will go down to European club for the final for sure

FixdePitchmark

dar_cool wrote: »

Good match Ryaner, fair play to you for sticking at it, seriously tough conditions out there today, felt like bubba with the wind and a fella off 36 into the wind, it was literally who could make the least mistakes, a lot of holes won with pars/ bogies. I will go down to European club for the final for sure

Class to hear dar - we may turn it into a social that night - but perhaps too long a day as is.

FixdePitchmark

So this is how table a is at present.

Last match will not change Semi - but may change match in semi.
Big needs only a 1/2 or a win - to win group.

Winner of Group Plays Golfgraffix
Runner up of Group plays FixdePitchmark.

Played HD Pts
The Big Easy 1 3 1.00
Ryaner777 1 1 1.00
Dar_Cool 2 -4 0.00

ryaner777

Final group game today and it finished up 3&2 to myself. Was gifted the game from big more than I won it but that's everything settled now and we move onto the semi final.

Golfgraffix

So the semis will be

Golfgraffix Vs Ryaner

Fixed Vs Big Easy

Choices are Portmarnock Links this week (except Friday) or The Island the week starting the 18th

J

FixdePitchmark

Golfgraffix wrote: »

So the semis will be

Golfgraffix Vs Ryaner

Fixed Vs Big Easy

Choices are Portmarnock Links this week (except Friday) or The Island the week starting the 18th

J

I think I will go for The Island

FixdePitchmark

Group a finished like this.

Please go to pm for semi date (pm sent).

Played HD Pts
Ryaner777 2 4 2.00
The Big Easy 2 0 1.00
Dar_Cool 2 -4 0.00

FixdePitchmark

Hope I haven't spoken too soon.

Weather looks good.

How is practice going lads.

Golfgraffix

Hitting the ball well and scoring too which is good. Mind you i tend not to have great scores in The Island, its a tough tough course.

J

FixdePitchmark

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Hitting the ball well and scoring too which is good. Mind you i tend not to have great scores in The Island, its a tough tough course.

J

Agree J - something in the mid 80s there , is a great score - breaking 90 respectable.

Breaking 100 - no shame

The Big Easy

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Hope I haven't spoken too soon.

Weather looks good.

How is practice going lads.

Practise has gone out the window the last while, got to finish two assignments by tomorrow night just to make it up

Did go out for a quick few holes today though :pac: Wanted to make sure I wouldn't embarrass myself on Friday. Gone back to the R11s and a few slices are creeping back in.

Hit it all right in general though, you may have to throw in a few birdies Fix, what is it 10 holes I've shots on :pac::p;)

Really looking forward to it, just got to get these assignments done so I can relax and enjoy it