National GS Matchplay pairs comp

I recollect somebody talking about this and thinking of orgainisng the event,but can't think who. Was it you ? is there anything on the cards, I thinks it a great Idea. How do you GS'ers feel about it.?

Now you're talking Mr Ley!  Sounds a great idea but I don't recall anyone mentioning it before (could be tricky to organise?)

Yep did the rounds and kind of got scrapped due to logistics in organising.

As Wayne says idea was initially a regional/county league or potential knockout similar to the CGL but logistically was potentially set to fail due to travelling and getting everyone to play.

It did also get discussed about some how doing within a day ie a 36 holer. So the regional final would be 4 matches over 36 holes ie play a team over 9 the winner plays the next 9 against another team, then holes 19-27 against another team and then finally the 2 semi finalists play holes 28- 36.  But would that be a true test of 9 hole matches ?  Think we tried it at the Abbey if I recall and Mr Perry plus partner walked away champions ?

Think we tried it at the Abbey if I recall and Mr Perry plus partner walked away champions ?

Obviously a crap system then nah was a bit of fun.

I was thinking more on the lines of picking your partner and when all the teams are in and registered have a draw, Then play at a neutral venue somewhere in the middle of the two teams which would have to be played by a set date in a knockout format. Better if the pairs live close to each other share travel costs may start out as a small number ,but then look what happened to the  NvS. Thoughts?

I personally think more could be done in regards to more events between GS members.....Even if a sort of "mini-League" was set up regionally (maybe even more Locally based)Say pick 5 courses in a certain area, stableford format and each player that enters the league would have to complete a round (with another GS member) on each course with a certain time period.Total points wins.This way massive amounts of organising wouldn’t be needed....and it would up to each player to play his/her round, at his/her convenience and if they don’t within the certain time period then more fool them!Would it work??

I think the pairs team format would work there are quite a few of us on here that already travel long distances just for social games so I'm pretty sure a competitive league would take off. I can see it now Me&Kev  JP&Daz  Tim & Darren  Homer & Floody santo&Mark  Marshall &Marshall  Deano & Hollingsworth  Cac hand & cac Hand   Millichip & Millichip (perhaps not)  I could go on ,and i'm sure there are quite a few others that would show and interest especially the popularity of matchplay.

I'm interested

Dave - we have 20 players for Cleobury on 1 October, event already set up and deposit paid, if you want to make it a pairs better ball day, that would be fine with me as long as all other participants are happy with the format.

Well it ain't a swingers club Matt although not to sure about Homer & Floody I think once you get a bit of consistancy you would probably make a handy partner with you hcp. I'm not offering mind my partners the jealous type

Car keys in a bowl type of system??

Depends what car you drive Matt, I can tell you there is a skoda owner amongst the names above.

Come on Dave......Lets not be fussy...

You wouldn't say that if you'd seen it Matt...It's a shocking blue! ::lol;; I know I'm in trouble now it's his pride and joy,

I'll go for the better ball format at Cleobury

You can throw your bus pass in instead of car keys Santo

Very much betterball , lowest player off scratch take his hcp off yours then 3/4 the difference.

we should have a draw for partners as I will not play with my "Non rule knowing" bruv !!!!!

Who wants me ??????????? Will go to the highest bidder..

All got a bit exciting in the office today with discussions on this. Rather complicated but watch this space, discussions and simplified processes being sorted

Hey Leyo thats two swipes at me without reply...i'm counting!!!

Leyo,

it got me to yours & back no problem & it can handle all my golf equipment. I think your just jealous really & a closet skoda fan. I'll let you drive it around Cleobury car park if you like

I'm up for a betterball comp at Cleobury, I've got a partner who shot 4 over gross on one of the nines just recently!

rematch sorted for Monday Santo

John, can I realy have a go I'm getting all excited Just remember what happened the last time you fixed your own partner , I think our group should play a mans game and play off scratch unless your both chicken..... buk,buk,buk,buuuuk!

Guys, we've had some discussions in the office and some draft rules/format on the way over via PM.  Let us know your thoughts.

Obviously difficulties will be around getting teams to commit and exactly how many teams will participate.

David Ley and Kevin Hewitt   you can put us down.

Martin Millichip and Tim hawkins. That Welsh boyo wants another defeat !!!!!!!!!

Can Tims shoulders carry you another round then!

there's no i team. team effort team victory. We carried each other when ever it was needed.

Theres two I's in Idiot  though

John Flood & Dave Homer. Count us in.

Good some decent opposition at last!

The Legend that is 'Stuart Govan' and John Sweeney will be available.

Count me an Anthony Joyce in