North vs South 2010
Just finalising details for the above with Darren and wanted to let you all know it will be going live end of June. ( I know it's a surprise for you too Darren )
Venue will be the same every year at a brilliant rate (for the next one at least), but there won't be any dilly dallying regarding payment.
FURTHER UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ACCORDINGLY.
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 15:49
Im in
(and hopefully can win my game next year!)
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 16:01
Registered.
Good talking to you
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 16:03
Starting 1st and 10th is not good in my opinion for a matchplay event as the SI could favour certain combinations on either side.
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 16:06
Thats true John.
Wayne, will it be matchplay OR stableford - not both?
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 16:09
It matters in Matchplay David as a round can sometimes be as short as 10 holes (you havent forgotten your game in the NvS???)
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 16:09
Sorry, David but the positions of the SI are very important. Just image you have to give a shot down the last, which would not have occurred if the match had been played from the first tee.
We don't all have to play the same number of holes, you should know that playing only 12 last time the match was played.
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Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 16:25
If the main criteria is for shorter rounds then perhaps the match should be foursomes, because then the pair not actuall playing the shot will be halfway down the fairway and these games are normally very quick.
Of course playing an individual competition in with a team matchplay event was asking for trouble in the time stakes.
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 17:49
I believe this is still up for debate Martin.
As it is still a year away we have plenty of time for finalising details - rumours are it will be good.
Although it is good every year no matter what the venue or result from what I hear!
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 18:14
Sounds good David
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 18:25
Anyhwere's up North for you, David - unless you want to find somewhere south of your place?
Reply : Thu 30th Apr 2009 21:08
Wayne, are you referring to me at Mottram ? 21 on the front 9 and 8 on the back didn't you wear a sombrero that day
Some history ................
1st event was held at Hollins Hall, 20mins off J19 of the M1 and hence a central location for the first event
2nd year was held North ish at Belton Woods near Grantham due to the links to the South via the A1 and M1 ish. Reason for venues was that the North won the first year
3rd year Wokefield park down South. Consensus at the 2nd year was that it should alternate North and South similar to the Ryder Cup.
4th year ...................... the consensus at Wokefield for 2010 was to just hold centrally so both teams travel equal distance
Hope this helps. I could bore you with some more history on the reasons for the combined matchplay and stableford comps but I won't as long as it's stated that it's a match play only event well in advance then all is fine.
Reply : Fri 1st May 2009 00:02
Definately Hellidon Lakes for the first venue, unless John Flood was using his GPS, er, 180 miles to the centre of the 1st green...
I'm up for the Algarve David!
Reply : Fri 1st May 2009 00:07
Yes all right Hellidon Lakes, Hollins Hall. very similar Did get M1 and junction right
Reply : Fri 1st May 2009 08:02
Well Wokefield Park was litterally around the corner for me (and some others on here like John Pettit) so this years venue was ideal as a first taster for me.
I guess we are always going to get some people that need to travel more than others though so a central location would be most suitable for most.
Reply : Fri 1st May 2009 08:47
Well, Hellidon was pretty central, it's got a bar overlooking the 18th green and it's a bum clenching par 3, got a decent hotel/spa etc: Could do worse than that. Have heard it's improved since it changed ownership but haven't been back since the first N v S.
PS - will let you know later today David
Reply : Fri 1st May 2009 09:45
That wouldn't bother the South team Tim most matches were won long before the 18th!! (Edit) This year.
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Reply : Fri 1st May 2009 23:45
David would love to play on the 18th, unfortunately have day out planned with the family.
Will be in touch for another game down your way soon though
Reply : Sat 2nd May 2009 07:38
Thats a lot of faff if you ask me?
Reply : Sat 2nd May 2009 17:51
Is this game on Golfshake Play Golf link David?
Reply : Sat 2nd May 2009 18:17
What - literally?
Reply : Sun 3rd May 2009 19:20
Glad you can make it, Chris. I believe we have a full 12 players now.
Reply : Sun 3rd May 2009 21:38
Chris,
how's the head today?? & I've heard all about you & the go go dancers
Reply : Mon 4th May 2009 09:27
Sorry, I'm in the North v South. Looks very unlikely that I will make Sherfield. I've got two job offers on the table and the one I'm likely to take wants me to start on 18th May (sods law). I have a second interview Tuesday too though and I woudl consider that too but they wouldn't want me to start until after my honeymoon.
Head is good John, wasn't too bad to be honest. I haven't got the picture you allude to above but I'm sure it won't be long before it appears on here as Mr Williams has a copy......
Reply : Wed 6th May 2009 07:27
Cant find that link Santo.
Whats the Match play format where you both tee, then play alternate shots from the chosen drive?