Gents – Considering the intermittent rain, a decent round was had by almost all today (sorry, Michael).
The standings after Round 1 (and tomorrow’s groupings, at Smiths Falls Golf Course) are as follows:
Group 1 – 10:48 am
Mike Maidment +9
Jeff Mains +4
Michel Ranger E
Group 2 – 10:57 am
Greg Jarvis E
Brian Arbique -2
Brent Mooney -2
Group 3 – 11:06 am
Bruce Murdock -3
Rick Cunliffe -6
Jim Anderson -7
Here are our targets for 2016…agreement was reached with relative ease…(Past Sandbagger champions are indicated in brackets by year(s) of their glory)…
Anderson, Jim (1997, 2008)
Arbique, Brian (2005)
Cunliffe, Ricky (1999, 2009)
Jarvis, Greg (2006, 2012)
Maidment, Michael
Mains, Jeff (2015 CHAMP)
Mooney, Brent (1996)
Murdock, B (Bridesmaid 3x)
Ranger, Michel (2014)
93
97
96
79
84
111
86
96
82
Just to kick things off, here are the proposed 2016 targets – these are based on most recent targets, recent outcomes and a desire to establish more equity…let the moaning and whining begin…
Note: past Sandbagger champions are indicated in brackets by year(s) of their glory.
Anderson, Jim (1997, 2008)
Arbique, Brian (2005)
Cunliffe, Ricky (1999, 2009)
Jarvis, Greg (2006, 2012)
Maidment, Michael
Mains, Jeff (2015 CHAMP)
Mooney, Brent (1996)
Murdock, B (Bridesmaid 3x)
Ranger, Michel (2014)
93
97
96
79
83
109
86
96
82
Gents – a few notes re our 2016 Sandbagger.
First off, we have ten people confirmed, with the possibility that others (e.g., Brian Joe, David Oikle) may join us for part of the weekend.
Accommodations will be at the comfy cottages of Rick Cunliffe and Jeff Mains.
We will divvy up as follows:
Rick’s Cottage: Rick Cunliffe, Jim Anderson, Greg Jarvis, Bruce Murdock
Jeff’s Cottage*: Jeff Mains, Brian Arbique, Michael Maidment, Brent Mooney, Michel Ranger
As usual, we have a Bring Your Own Booze policy.
*Please Note: For those staying at Jeff’s cottage, due to a recent washing machine calamity, we also have a Bring Your Own Bedding policy. You are requested to bring sheets and/or sleeping bags — bringing your own bath towels would be wise, too.
The golf and dinner plans for the weekend are as follows…
Friday, September 16
Our warm-up round will be at Lombard Glen Golf Course, on Highway 15, just south of Smiths Falls (and 10-15 minutes from our two hosts’ cottages on Bass Lake). The rate is $50 for 18 holes + electric cart + dinner.
Our tee-times are at 1:46, 1:53 and 2:00pm.
Jim Anderson
Rick Cunliffe
Michael Maidment
Greg Jarvis
Michel Ranger
We will dine in the Lombard Glen clubhouse, which will serve as our congregation point for both those finishing their warm-up round and for those arriving between 6-8 pm. If you arrive before the Friday golfing gang have finished, order a drink and plot your Star Chamber strategy. Anyone arriving after 8 pm should check the clubhouse at Lombard Glen – if there is no sign of us, head directly to Rick’s cottage, where the Star Chamber will convene at about 9 pm.
Saturday, September 17
Breakfast in our respective cottages or at the course. UPDATE: Rick Cunliffe suggests we convene for breakfast at Peter’s Restaurant, 84 Gore St E, Perth. A 9:30 start to breakfast would allow time to get to the course and warm up.
We play at Timber Run, a rolling country course a few minutes north and west of Perth (Sandbaggers have played there once before). It will take no more than half an hour to get to Timber Run.
Tee-times are: 11:04, 11:12, 11:20. The groups are as follows.
Group 1 (The Sweet Swingers): 11:04
Greg Jarvis
Michael Maidment
Michel Ranger
Group 2 (The Pretenders): 11:12
Jim Anderson
Rick Cunliffe
Bruce Murdock
Group 3 (The Johnny Come Latelys): 11:20
Brian Arbique
Jeff Mains
Brent Mooney
Dinner on Saturday is at Jeff Mains’ cottage…he is preparing some fine tenderloin. Sous chefs welcome, as well as a clean-up crew. Contributions toward the cost of the dinner will be done on site.
Sunday, September 18
Breakfast in our respective cottages or at the course.
The final round for 2016 will be at Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club, home course of LPGA star Brooke Henderson, currently ranked #3 in the world. The shoulder season rate for golf+cart is $51 (total including tax, $57).
Tee-times are: 10:48, 10:57, 11:06.
Groupings will be determined based on positioning, with the also-rans going early and the leaders teeing off last.
Best of luck to everyone.
Friday’s warm-up round (September 16) will be at Lombard Glen Golf Course, on Highway 15, just south of Smiths Falls (and 10-15 minutes from our two hosts’ cottages on Bass Lake).
Since we have rarely had much more than 60% turn out for the warm-up round, I have booked three foursomes. This can, however, be adjusted.
Our tee-times are at 1:46, 1:53 and 2:00pm.
The rate is a paltry $50 for 18 holes + electric cart + dinner.
The clubhouse at Lombard Glen will serve as our congregation point for both those finishing their warm=up round and for those arriving between 6-8 pm. If you arrive before the Friday golfing gang have finished, order a drink and plot your Star Chamber strategy. Anyone arriving after 8 pm should check the clubhouse at Lombard Glen – if there is no sign of us, head directly to Rick’s cottage, where the Star Chamber will convene at about 9 pm.
I would be grateful if you could take the time to let me know about your interest in playing on Friday and taking advantage of the dinner deal. Please respond using the comment section below.
Here is who I believe has confirmed for Sandbagger golf so far…please keep your responses coming in (and correct me if I am wrong).
Jim Anderson (in for Friday round)
Rick Cunliffe (in for Friday round)
Michael Maidment (in for Friday round)
Greg Jarvis (in for Friday round)
Michel Ranger (in for Friday round)
Brian Arbique (arriving Saturday morning?)
Jeff Mains
Brent Mooney (arriving Saturday morning)
Bruce Murdock
Andrew Posthumus (arriving Saturday morning)
Brian Joe and David Oikle may join us for part of the weekend.
The following have expressed their regret about not being able to attend this year: Doug Anderson, Brian Bonnar, Andy del Castillo, Derrick Hockley, Geoff Oliver, Greg Hodgins, Richard Hogeveen, Blake Johnston, Guy LaFramboise, John McKinnon, Steve McMahon, Jack Pantalone, Lou Riccoboni, Graham Smith. You will all be missed. We hope to see you in 2017.