Inter society cup

Are there any essex based societies who would like to organise a team based comp in the new year. i am thinking similar to the celebrity greensomes that was on recently say perhaps 3 pairs from each society to include handicaps.

What a great idea !

Let me know how you get on with this. I suppose you only need 1 user registered on the GST site, they can then arrange their team.

Maybe I should look at organising a GST members team event next year ? at the last society day there was talk about looking at what it would take to organise a simple Ryder Cup style event and maybe play North v South.

Regards,

Darren.

Did this get any take up ?

There definiately be a GST organised North Vs South or some variation maybe Ryder Cup style next year.

good to see that my idea has finally sparked some interest if not quite literally exactly the same format. Im sure i could find a couple of volunteers for the event.

Can i just take this opportunity to thank the Northerners for making up the numbers even thought they know they have no chance of winning. You have to admire there spirit. (in ya face Eadsford)

Only joking Richard. Its all about the banter. How about you offer to captain the North and I pick up the South. If thats OK with Darren.

Looks like we need to find a venue and date then ?

Any suggestions ??

I'll happily organise with the course etc Any excuse to play golf really.

I would also like to take this opportunity to point out that Rich's picture of him collecting the Staverton Park GST comp winners trophy. Is not because he won but he's collecting on behalf of Andy ;-)

So as a southerner living in the Midlands I would play for....?

Richard looks like i have landed us both in it, however in order that this idea does not fall at the 1st hurdle i will stick by my offer until this event has happened or a more suitable candidate runs for "Captain of the South". Actually that sounds great do i get a theme tune and a cape.

I Suggest that Darren decides the format and identifies a suitable venue and date.

Cheers Colin, p.s still hoping that someone else will now volunteer for the post, although im keeping the cape and theme tune.

Can't decide whether you too are really keen or power crazed loonies. I'll be in any team that will have me

Suggestions for date/location ?

I've also created a public society called 'NorthVsSouth2007' anyone interested in playing in a FUN, yes FUN, golf battle between North and South then join the society to register an interest.

What's the definition of North and the definition of South?

Anyone with a O level or GCSE in Geography wish to advise of the dividing line ?

What is Nottingham ? other than the Midlands ?

Think youll find i am a keen power crazed loony so i think thta ticks all the boxes. Glad to see darren has emphasised on the FUN was starting to worry that things were getting abit serious.

How about Barnham Broom, played there before and thought it was a great venue.

Think youll find i am a keen power crazed loony so i think thta ticks all the boxes. Glad to see darren has emphasised on the FUN was starting to worry that things were getting abit serious.

How about Barnham Broom, played there before and thought it was a great venue.

Darren, can society members whoose account is controlled by the society organiser join this society. I cant find a way of completing this action. If you have to do it manually can you enter the player simon overland ** from Essex. Cheers

Darren, can society members whoose account is controlled by the society organiser join this society. I cant find a way of completing this action. If you have to do it manually can you enter the player simon overland ** from Essex. Cheers

Not quite sure why my posts have been displayed twice in a fred elliot stylee.

Barnham broom is north to me but your point is valid midlands would be wise however home and away fixtures are also a great idea.

How about a neutral venue for the 1st then the winners get to play on their own patch in the south next time. (theres that banter again)

Northerners in't flat caps and braces and southerners in burberry caps and shell suits? Probably rules the Belfry out with a dress code like that...

Im certainly getting a hiding on the forum at the moment.

Just you wait and see an army of proud southerners are poised to offer some witty retorts. Any minute now. Wait for it.

Any minute now!

Bells chiming in distance

tumbleweed rolls past

I'm in, any side need a lame duck?

Eee, thars reet theer

yes i am interested in north/south comp just need two weeks notice if poss.

Looks like the south are beginning to muster

Graeme Johnston Paul Mason Westy (look at the society members) Simon Overland (from my society) & myself

What will be the format, how many palyers do we need?

I'm up for a north v south. I'll play for the winning team of course......The South!!

Darren, looks like we have our teams how do you want to decide the format, date, venue etc? Can you email me and copy Richard. Looking forward to it.

January is a bit soon would suggest FEB or MAR. Probably best to decide format and venue 1st then at least we will know how many players can participate and waht date is available.

Midweek or Weekend ?

Surely the coldest day of the year would be best. The North can play bare chested to show the Southern softies.

I am very impressed with response from the northern contingent. To be honest i didnt think that the Internet had got that far up yet. Whatever next, Indoor toilets?

Feb / Mar it is then.

Wayne I want to see all those cards from the algarve so I can adjust your handicap accordingly.

If it's not too late - I would be very interested too. As a Scot living in Lincs I would request qualification for the North team as it is all south to me!!!

I suppose I will bring the cooton wool and bandages for all the southern softies the get a nose bleed when they travel north (past the watford gap).

Just got back from a little break so missed out on the early banter, so here's my two penneth worth. I'm interested so count me in.

Info from golf wiki :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf

A foursome (defined in Rule 29) is played between two teams of two players each, in which each team has only one ball and players alternate playing it. For example, if players A and B form a team, A tees off on the first hole, B will play the second shot, A the third, and so on until the hole is finished. On the second hole, B will tee off (regardless who played the last putt on the first hole), then A plays the second shot, and so on. Foursomes can be played as match play or stroke play.

A four-ball (Rules 30 and 31) is also played between two teams of two players each, but every player plays his own ball and for each team, the lower score on each hole is counted. Four-balls can be played as match play or stroke play.

There are also popular unofficial variations on team play. In a scramble, or ambrose, each player in a team tees off on each hole, and the players decide which shot was best, Every player then plays his second shot from where the best ball has come to rest, and the procedure is repeated until the hole is finished. In best ball, each player plays the hole as normal, but the lowest score of all the players on the team counts as the team's score.

In a greensome, also called modified alternate shot, both players tee off, and then pick the best shot as in a scramble. The player who did not shoot the best first shot plays the second shot. The play then alternates as in a foursome.

There is also a form of starting called "shotgun," which is mainly used for tournament play. A "shotgun" start consists of groups starting at different tees, allowing for all players to start and end their round at the same time.

I propose Fourball matchplay competition. To allow for ties and should the North win any matches on 12th and ensure we all have value for money then we will have either a stableford or stroke competition.

Will advise of date and venue very soon.

To recap

A four-ball (Rules 30 and 31) is also played between two teams of two players each, but every player plays his own ball and for each team, the lower score on each hole is counted. Four-balls can be played as match play or stroke play.

Im up for some of that. SE London here.

looks like most of my southern breathren are planning to do their talking on the course. They will not be drawn into mere idee banter. That at least justisfies the deathly silence for me anyway.

I can see us southerners now, necking our pints of guiness on a famous balcony of a club house somewhere.

No, there is no such course.

Danny, you havnt signed up for the competition. Make sure you do in the join public societies section on your control panel.

Colin

And i think your right, surely there is no such course on which the south would be beaten.

Danny

Pints of Guiness. Half a shandy more like.

Signed up. Will try and get a few more southern softies to boost the numbers.

great idea    - though living in lincolnshire which side would i be on????? would prefer to play for the north as the wicked witch of the south (the ex mother in law) lived in kent!!!!!

Further information will be added on Monday 7th Jan 2007. Information currently available to anyone who registered to join the North Vs South society/group.


Regards,

Darren.

kev swain from leicester dont mind who i play for born manchester moved to kent now in leicester here to make up the numbers

Where in London Greig?

Info now available here for the golf event.

Places are currently limited due to early pre release interest.  1 from the South (ideally female) and 5 from the North. 

I have a friend that can play, and he'll wear a dress if you want.

Come on Nicky Boy.

Lets hope that all you men manage to get your ball past the red tee when you tee off!!  or there may be some penalties to pay!!! lol

South places now all gone, just 4 left for the North.

Lorna. If the weathers cold, you might not have the joy of seeing any enforced penalties of that nature.

Danny - if the weathers cold, you men may not be able to find anything to pay the penalty with anyway!!!!