DISConnected
Feb 22 2010, 10:58 PM
LODGA League Starts Tuesday March 16th
Tuesdays at Universal City - Singles
Thursdays at Live Oak - Pro/Am random draw doubles
Open division $10 (cash payout)
Advanced division $7 (merch payout)
New "Just for Fun" Novice division $2 (no payout)
More details soon!!!!!!!!!!!!
opereida
Feb 22 2010, 11:25 PM
Can we just go back to the simple.....the cash you win equals your points?
I would play alot more league if it was done that way.
DISConnected
Feb 22 2010, 11:38 PM
Can we just go back to the simple.....the cash you win equals your points?
I would play alot more league if it was done that way.
Plans still being made, but one of them is your winnings=your points.
Also the ace pot will be rolled for the entire league. One ace=one share.
JerryChesterson
Feb 23 2010, 11:00 AM
Why no singles at Live Oak? How are people to get prepared for LOSO playing doubles? Plus that usually means shorter tees if its Dubs. I'd like to start playing (at least Open) from the longs and the harder holes. That way we can all be better prepared at LOSO.
DISConnected
Feb 23 2010, 11:08 AM
As I said, plans are still in flux...we definitely want to help the locals get ready for LOSO. We will make adjustments to the schedule to accomplish that.
One of the things we discussed is that leading up to LOSO we will play the same layouts as LOSO as much as possible--no short or temp tee boxes.
JerryChesterson
Feb 23 2010, 11:40 AM
As I said, plans are still in flux...we definitely want to help the locals get ready for LOSO. We will make adjustments to the schedule to accomplish that.
One of the things we discussed is that leading up to LOSO we will play the same layouts as LOSO as much as possible--no short or temp tee boxes.
I like that idea!
opereida
Feb 26 2010, 07:32 PM
LODGA League Starts Tuesday March 16th
Tuesdays at Universal City - Singles
Thursdays at Live Oak - Pro/Am random draw doubles
Open division $10 (cash payout)
Advanced division $7 (merch payout)
New "Just for Fun" Novice division $2 (no payout)
More details soon!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know about the "Just for Fun" division. If it's "Just for Fun" why are they paying $2.00?:confused:
DISConnected
Feb 27 2010, 11:37 AM
$1 for the ctp
$1 for the opportunity to play with better players
The fun is no charge.
When I was new to the sport, I would have been more than willing to pay $1 to play with better players. That's how new players become ams, and later pros. We are trying to make it easier for new players to play.
JHouston
Feb 27 2010, 07:47 PM
i was alittle against it to in the beginning, but you have a good point, there are those people to.
opereida
Feb 27 2010, 11:43 PM
$1 for the ctp
$1 for the opportunity to play with better players
The fun is no charge.
When I was new to the sport, I would have been more than willing to pay $1 to play with better players. That's how new players become ams, and later pros. We are trying to make it easier for new players to play.
If I were a new player....I wouldn't give $2.00 to give to the "better players". Let em play with "better players" for FREE. Pro Am Doubles should get those players the opportunity to play with "better players".
I say scratch that idea.
JHouston
Feb 28 2010, 11:37 AM
i also didnt start playing minis until i personally felt comfortable and confident enough to play with more experienced players. I think it is an individual decision.And i think if you ask 10 people you will get 10 different ideas. The only way to find out if you make the right choice for the league is to make your choice and see what your results are. If it is a good choice you stick with it if its not you make changes. different strokes for different folks. This is why we have two different clubs in town, that is the great thing about freemarket it gives people choices. This is my opinon, and only my opinon.
opereida
Feb 28 2010, 06:44 PM
When I first started playing, I didn't want to play with the "better" players. I just dont like the idea of charging them money to play in "our" mini and not giving them something. I'm not running this......try it.
DISConnected
Feb 28 2010, 11:49 PM
Maybe "division� is not the right term.
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I don�t foresee this being a �division� like we normally think of it, where a player stays and competes for the season against other similarly skilled players. It�s more of a transitional thing where a new player can test the waters and see what it�s like to play in an organized mini. If they like it, and when they are ready, we will encourage them to move into the amateur division.
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It is intended for a casual player, like the ones you see on the local courses, but you never see at a mini. Maybe they have been playing just 6 months, and don�t know anything about the local scene. This is a way for that person, with a minimal investment, to TRY IT OUT. They may not want to try it at $7, but for $2 they will. Or maybe one of the LOLO�s who wants to try playing against the boys JUST TO SEE how she does, or to play with a PRO man, maybe for the first time, to see how they attack the course.
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So, since this experiment doesn�t cost anything, we are going to TRY IT OUT, JUST TO SEE. We want to see the return of the days of 40-50 players at a mini, and we think this could help. It can�t hurt.
Laura12670
Mar 01 2010, 11:39 AM
Maybe "division� is not the right term.
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I don�t foresee this being a �division� like we normally think of it, where a player stays and competes for the season against other similarly skilled players. It�s more of a transitional thing where a new player can test the waters and see what it�s like to play in an organized mini. If they like it, and when they are ready, we will encourage them to move into the amateur division.
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It is intended for a casual player, like the ones you see on the local courses, but you never see at a mini. Maybe they have been playing just 6 months, and don�t know anything about the local scene. This is a way for that person, with a minimal investment, to TRY IT OUT. They may not want to try it at $7, but for $2 they will. Or maybe one of the LOLO�s who wants to try playing against the boys JUST TO SEE how she does, or to play with a PRO man, maybe for the first time, to see how they attack the course.
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So, since this experiment doesn�t cost anything, we are going to TRY IT OUT, JUST TO SEE. We want to see the return of the days of 40-50 players at a mini, and we think this could help. It can�t hurt.
Great idea Brian!! Lot of new LOLO's won't play the league cause they usually don't cash at all.... They will play doubles before they play singles at least they have a chance....
This will help me encourage them more to play with the boys... Been trying for years to get the LOLO's out there! This might help....
Thanks LODGA! :)
JerryChesterson
Mar 01 2010, 02:32 PM
Great idea Brian!! Lot of new LOLO's won't play the league cause they usually don't cash at all.... They will play doubles before they play singles at least they have a chance....
This will help me encourage them more to play with the boys... Been trying for years to get the LOLO's out there! This might help....
Thanks LODGA! :)
How about a women's division?
JerryChesterson
Mar 01 2010, 02:46 PM
As long as we're giving suggestions (don't take this as critisism, just suggestions) ...
Do 3 person cards (4 MAX) ... no more 5-6 person cards
DO NOT mix divisions, I know I'm probably in the minority on this and it isn't as though I don't like playing with AMs. Shoot I play with AMs almost every day. I'm just trying to win and there is cash on the line. I have a hard enough time trying to beat Phil and Orlando without having to play on a 5 man card where I am the only Pro. I need to play with the other Pros to help my game and to help push me along. If AMs want to play with Pros schedule a causal round with them of step up and play in that division for a week.
Also that way all the people in a single division will likely finish near the same time so I won't have to wait for that one 6 man card that is still on the course to see if I cashed.
Mix the groupings up ... no more Larry, Keith, Dusty, & John on the same card every week. Doesn't have to be scientific but just don't put the same people together each week. If I wanted to play with the same people each week I'd just call them for a casual round.
Play the exact LOSO configurations (at least as close as we can get).
Move doubles to UC, its much more of a doubles friendly course. LO is more of a course management course which doesn't bode well for doubles.
Pros play all long boxes all the time. To me this point shouldn't even be up for debate.
Again these are just one man's opinions and not meant as critisism, just use them for what you will.
ishkatbible
Mar 01 2010, 08:48 PM
i think a ladies division would be great, even though the lolos play free with each other each week already. playing casual and playing for something both have a different feeling to them. both are fun, but one makes you think a little more, and gets you ready for bigger competitions.
Laura12670
Mar 02 2010, 10:33 AM
How about a women's division?
No, sorry I do not agree on the women's division... I won't comment anymore cause don't want start anything...
JerryChesterson
Mar 02 2010, 12:46 PM
No, sorry I do not agree on the women's division... I won't comment anymore cause don't want start anything...
Come on let's here your thoughts ... its just a discussion, nobody will take anything personally. Discussion is a good thing and I value your opinion.
hyzerhunny
Mar 02 2010, 03:02 PM
i will comment! :)... i know i am not in LO alot anymore but ill give my opinion as a GIRL GOLFER...
i like being able to play against different people, whether its men or women...unfortunatley there are not as many women in the sport, thats a fact. having a womens division would kind of suck cause you would be stuck with probably the same girls every weekend...which IS NOT a bad thing, i love all the girls, but... when you play with the same people all the time it stinks. us girls talk about this alot. there have been tournaments where i end up paying $60+ to play with Laura and one other girl... we all know how much i LOOOVE me some Laura, but shes my friend and i can play with her for free, so to pay to play with her and maybe one other person blows...
i dont think its a "bad idea" by any means...but if i had to choose, i would say no womens division. :)
hope that rambling made sense, and i miss all you!!!!!!!
JerryChesterson
Mar 02 2010, 03:06 PM
i will comment! :)... i know i am not in LO alot anymore but ill give my opinion as a GIRL GOLFER...
i like being able to play against different people, whether its men or women...unfortunatley there are not as many women in the sport, thats a fact. having a womens division would kind of suck cause you would be stuck with probably the same girls every weekend...which IS NOT a bad thing, i love all the girls, but... when you play with the same people all the time it stinks. us girls talk about this alot. there have been tournaments where i end up paying $60+ to play with Laura and one other girl... we all know how much i LOOOVE me some Laura, but shes my friend and i can play with her for free, so to pay to play with her and maybe one other person blows...
i dont think its a "bad idea" by any means...but if i had to choose, i would say no womens division. :)
hope that rambling made sense, and i miss all you!!!!!!!
That makes sense.
hyzerhunny
Mar 02 2010, 03:12 PM
:) glad it did, cause i read it back and it was a little wordy! haha...
Laura12670
Mar 02 2010, 03:38 PM
i will comment! :)... i know i am not in LO alot anymore but ill give my opinion as a GIRL GOLFER...
i like being able to play against different people, whether its men or women...unfortunatley there are not as many women in the sport, thats a fact. having a womens division would kind of suck cause you would be stuck with probably the same girls every weekend...which IS NOT a bad thing, i love all the girls, but... when you play with the same people all the time it stinks. us girls talk about this alot. there have been tournaments where i end up paying $60+ to play with Laura and one other girl... we all know how much i LOOOVE me some Laura, but shes my friend and i can play with her for free, so to pay to play with her and maybe one other person blows...
i dont think its a "bad idea" by any means...but if i had to choose, i would say no womens division. :)
hope that rambling made sense, and i miss all you!!!!!!!
THANKS TARA!! Couldn't have said it better myself....
GOOOOO SILVERBACKS!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA :)
JHouston
Mar 02 2010, 10:45 PM
i will comment! :)... i know i am not in LO alot anymore but ill give my opinion as a GIRL GOLFER...
i like being able to play against different people, whether its men or women...unfortunatley there are not as many women in the sport, thats a fact. having a womens division would kind of suck cause you would be stuck with probably the same girls every weekend...which IS NOT a bad thing, i love all the girls, but... when you play with the same people all the time it stinks. us girls talk about this alot. there have been tournaments where i end up paying $60+ to play with Laura and one other girl... we all know how much i LOOOVE me some Laura, but shes my friend and i can play with her for free, so to pay to play with her and maybe one other person blows...
i dont think its a "bad idea" by any means...but if i had to choose, i would say no womens division. :)
hope that rambling made sense, and i miss all you!!!!!!!
what if there was still a womens division but you got to play with the boys to???? so you get to play with other people but you still get to compete against the girls this way you are not just paying to play with the boys. Kill two birds with one stone.
I know how you like to play with the boyz Hyzer. HAhahahaha
Paul Taylor
Mar 02 2010, 11:55 PM
Guys,
The executive committee, along with the TD's have set the divisions and pay. Last year we tried something new on the advise of some members, it didn't work and we lost people who had been playing for a long time. We are going back to the way that it was. If you have other suggestions, PM or email an executive member and it can be discussed for consideration for next year.
hyzerhunny
Mar 03 2010, 02:19 PM
you know it Jayson! hahaha..GORILLAZ!!!
JHouston
Mar 03 2010, 05:02 PM
Guys,
The executive committee, along with the TD's have set the divisions and pay. Last year we tried something new on the advise of some members, it didn't work and we lost people who had been playing for a long time. We are going back to the way that it was. If you have other suggestions, PM or email an executive member and it can be discussed for consideration for next year.
He is aaaaaaaaalive
JerryChesterson
Mar 09 2010, 02:32 PM
Guys,
The executive committee, along with the TD's have set the divisions and pay. Last year we tried something new on the advise of some members, it didn't work and we lost people who had been playing for a long time. We are going back to the way that it was. If you have other suggestions, PM or email an executive member and it can be discussed for consideration for next year.
I noticed you left off "post here in this thread" as one of the options for communicating suggestions. Was that intentional? The reason I ask is that my preference for communicating suggestions is via the discussion board as it provides a great way for people to collaborate openly, online, and asynchronously versus an email which tends to be less collaborative and more private. I am always for open discussions.
DISConnected
Mar 09 2010, 07:42 PM
Scott we'll listen to ideas on any channel. And we welcome them. After all, it's for the players, and it should be fun. This year we have several new ideas incorporated into the format with the goal being to increase turnout.
Having said that, the format for 2010 is set. Any new suggestions would be for next year.
opereida
Mar 09 2010, 08:10 PM
Scott we'll listen to ideas on any channel. And we welcome them. After all, it's for the players, and it should be fun. This year we have several new ideas incorporated into the format with the goal being to increase turnout.
Having said that, the format for 2010 is set. Any new suggestions would be for next year.
So.....what is the format?
DISConnected
Mar 09 2010, 08:58 PM
Ive already given the basics, not going to print the full page of rules and guidelines here. I will put a link here to it and TD's will have copies, but the document isnt finished yet.
LODGA League Starts Tuesday March 16th
Tuesdays at Universal City - Singles
Thursdays at Live Oak - Pro/Am random draw doubles
Open division $10 (cash payout)
Advanced division $7 (merch payout)
New "Just for Fun" Novice division $2 (no payout)
JerryChesterson
Mar 10 2010, 09:58 AM
Scott we'll listen to ideas on any channel. And we welcome them. After all, it's for the players, and it should be fun. This year we have several new ideas incorporated into the format with the goal being to increase turnout.
Having said that, the format for 2010 is set. Any new suggestions would be for next year.
Figured that, just making sure. Looking forward to playing all the singles events at Live Oak!
DISConnected
Mar 15 2010, 08:03 AM
LODGA League RULES!
http://lodga.com/League_rules_2010.htm
opereida
Mar 15 2010, 05:40 PM
"Pro points earned by ams count towards amateur standings."
If an "Am" plays in the "Open" Division and cashes....they will not receive a cash payout? Or do they receive cash?
"In recognition that the TD must make a commitment and has responsibilities beyond that of the average player, the first 14 dollars paid in to the CTP prize will go half to the CTP and half to the TD. The TD will then pay into the mini like every other player, so that the PAYOUT REMAINS WHOLE. Once the count of players has been reached to the point where the TD has been compensated for the base entry fee (in this case, $7), all subsequent CTP money goes into the CTP prize. In effect, everyone pays a few cents to the TD, and majority of the CTP dollar they pay goes to the CTP prize. If there are 25 players and the TD�s entry is $7, the CTP prize will be $18. The TD still pays into the CTP, Club Fund, and Ace Pot, plus any portion of his entry not derived from CTP money. If there are 10 players, the contribution to the TD is $5, and the TD pays the difference of $5."
I don't like this at all. If the club wants to pay the TD for running a mini then take it out of the Club Funds. You want me to pay the club and the TD?:confused: I think it's a good idea to let the TD play for FREE but don't charge us twice.:(
Suggestion for next years League. Post the rules at least a couple of weeks before it starts.
DISConnected
Mar 15 2010, 06:05 PM
Yes the am who plays pro gets paid cash. This was a holdover from the rule where the am who won in the am division had to play pro the following mini. If they cashed in the pro division, the points counted for the am standings. We might could do away with this rule now.
Regarding the TD entry, I figured there would be griping no matter how we addressed this.
Last years payout chart took the TD entry out of the pro payout. This changes that and spreads it over all entries. My original idea WAS to take it out of the club fund, until I did the math and figured out that we would have had nothing left in the club fund after running a league that lasts 6 months.
Yes, it should have been finished sooner, but it wasnt finished until last night about 10 pm. Sorry.
DISConnected
Mar 15 2010, 07:18 PM
New ACE POT rule becomes effective April 1st:
You must be a CURRENT LODGA MEMBER in order to qualify for full ace pot money. This applies to the Sunday mini also. Non members will get a half share. Other qualifications apply to the league ace pot, these are spelled out in the league rules.
Renewals and new memberships are $15. You will receive a Member tee shirt along with some other goodies.
BTW, We are taking a break from bag tags this year.
opereida
Mar 15 2010, 07:28 PM
Regarding the TD entry, I figured there would be griping no matter how we addressed this.
Last years payout chart took the TD entry out of the pro payout. This changes that and spreads it over all entries. My original idea WAS to take it out of the club fund, until I did the math and figured out that we would have had nothing left in the club fund after running a league that lasts 6 months.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not very good at math but I can say that paying a TD's mini entry fee out of Club Funds will not wipe it out. If you really want them to play for FREE...pay them with club funds. Have the TD only pay for Ace Pot and CTP. It's $7.00 or $4.00 each mini for them to play FREE. I know the league averages more than 7 players each day so you will not have nothing left in the Club Funds after the 6 months. You would actually be adding money to them.
I didn't know we were paying for the TD to play last year. I thought you wanted more players to play this year?:confused: Here's an idea. How bout you go back to the same rules when there were lots of players?:confused: And quit changing them every year....keep it simple.
DISConnected
Mar 15 2010, 07:40 PM
You are forgetting that we pay for trophies and the league party out of club funds. We would like to be able to put some money back into these courses and not just break even.
The TD/CTP idea is not open for discussion. But actually pros such as yourself benefit because now the ams are helping to pay for the TD where they weren't before, resulting in a pro payout that is higher than last year.
opereida
Mar 15 2010, 07:49 PM
You are forgetting that we pay for trophies and the league party out of club funds. We would like to be able to put some money back into these courses and not just break even.
The TD/CTP idea is not open for discussion. But actually pros such as yourself benefit because now the ams are helping to pay for the TD where they weren't before, resulting in a pro payout that is higher than last year.
Have fun with that. You might see me at some of the league minis but not many. Your losing another player.
DISConnected
Mar 15 2010, 08:16 PM
Lets see, usually about 30 players at a league mini. So $7 for the TD divided by 30 works out to 23 cents per player.
And then we go and raise the pro payout by $1 or $2 per player that cashes.
Yea, I can understand why you'd be upset. :confused:
opereida
Mar 15 2010, 09:13 PM
But you take away $7.00 from the CTP Winner. Do whatever. My point is that we still have to pay the club twice (Club Funds and TD). Have it your way.:p
DISConnected
Mar 16 2010, 12:19 PM
Tonight's Opening Night!
Fear not, the rain will be moving out by mid afternoon.
Universal City, meet at hole 5 sign up by 5:45!!
DISConnected
Mar 16 2010, 10:57 PM
Rain stays away, just as predicted...
Great turnout, 33 players including 19 ams!:cool:
See you Thursday at Live Oak.:D
opereida
Mar 17 2010, 11:16 PM
Hey Brian, I just wanted to apologize for disagreeing about the TD entry fee. I kinda got my eyes opened today and understand that not everyone can be pleased and we can only do our best. I do appreciate what you all are doing and wanted to say keep up the good work. See you all at UC next Tuesday. I'm gonna win this years league.:D
DISConnected
Mar 18 2010, 10:50 AM
Hey Bird I really appreciate that. See you then and good luck!!
DISConnected
Mar 18 2010, 12:33 PM
Tonight is Random Draw Pro-Am doubles at Live Oak!
Meet at hole 28, sign up by 5:45
JerryChesterson
Apr 11 2010, 08:52 PM
Do you have to be a current club member to to get the full ace money on Sundays at UC or is that only a tues/thurs thing?
DISConnected
Apr 11 2010, 11:26 PM
Posted here March 15th:
New ACE POT rule becomes effective April 1st:
You must be a CURRENT LODGA MEMBER in order to qualify for full ace pot money. This applies to the Sunday mini also. Non members will get a half share. Other qualifications apply to the league ace pot, these are spelled out in the league rules.
Renewals and new memberships are $15. You will receive a Member tee shirt along with some other goodies.
BTW, We are taking a break from bag tags this year.
JerryChesterson
Apr 12 2010, 09:45 AM
Posted here March 15th:
Thanks, couldn't find that post.
DISConnected
Apr 15 2010, 11:51 AM
Tonight's mini could be rained out. Will be watching the radar and will make a call around lunchtime...check back here before heading out. :(
CGPRush
Apr 15 2010, 01:20 PM
Weather Underground is showing 90% chance of precipitation for Live Oak through 7 pm:
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=78233&hourly=1&yday=104&weekday=Thursday
DISConnected
Apr 15 2010, 02:41 PM
No mini tonight.
DISConnected
Apr 20 2010, 01:07 PM
Wow Awesome weather today...can't wait till tonight!!!! :)
DISConnected
May 04 2010, 03:42 PM
As promised, tonight and Thursday will be "Merchandise Night". We will do this the first week of every month during the league.
I am loaded up with all the plastic we own, about 6 bins worth, and I will have it at both minis this week so that Ams can spend their points.
Also I will be taking special orders if we dont have what you are looking for.
Come on out!!
DISConnected
May 04 2010, 10:06 PM
League standings are up at http://www.lodga.com/league.htm
DISConnected
Jun 01 2010, 04:02 PM
Tonight is Merchandise Night at Universal City.
There will *not* be a Merch Night on Thursday. It was preempted by my daughter's HS graduation.
So if you need something, come by UC tonight!!
DISConnected
Jun 23 2010, 05:44 PM
Reminder, tomorrow (June 24th) will be the last night of RANDOM DRAW DOUBLES until August.
For July, we are playing SINGLES at both UC and Live Oak in order for LOCALS to practice for the Live Oak Summer Open. Live Oak singles will use the same layout as LOSO. The schedule remains the same: Tuesdays at UC, Thursdays at Live Oak.
All singles results, including Live Oak, will count toward singles standings.
JerryChesterson
Jun 23 2010, 08:12 PM
Reminder, tomorrow (June 24th) will be the last night of RANDOM DRAW DOUBLES until August.
For July, we are playing SINGLES at both UC and Live Oak in order for LOCALS to practice for the Live Oak Summer Open. Live Oak singles will use the same layout as LOSO. The schedule remains the same: Tuesdays at UC, Thursdays at Live Oak.
All singles results, including Live Oak, will count toward singles standings.
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
DISConnected
Jun 28 2010, 03:55 PM
Tuesday and Thursday this week will be "Merchandise Nights"!
I'll be bringing it all out to both minis. Also the LOSO merchandise order is getting ready to go in, so if you have a special disc you want, and we don't have it, I can order it.
DISConnected
Jul 01 2010, 02:45 PM
Keeping an eye on the weather, but it does not look good for the mini tonight.
Check back here around 4pm and we will make the call.
DISConnected
Jul 01 2010, 06:27 PM
Looks like radar has opened up a window. John Ince will be out at L.O. and ready, so if you want to play, head on out there.
DISConnected
Jul 08 2010, 04:28 PM
Reports from Live Oak...been raining off and on all day, radar shows a huge cell of heavy stuff headed our way.
So no mini tonight.
DISConnected
Jul 08 2010, 06:59 PM
Bad info...mini is ON.
DISConnected
Aug 02 2010, 03:47 PM
This is supposed to be merchandise week, but I will be out of town on Tuesday.
Thursday will be merch night as scheduled.
Bring out your points...
DISConnected
Aug 18 2010, 07:45 PM
Standings are up to date...http://www.lodga.com/league.htm
Thanks Phil Morgan for keeping up with the stats!
Larry Vodron gets an ace last night on #1. Total of 4 Aces so far, with one month to go. Ace Pot sitting at just under $1000. :eek:
Planning the EOY Party. Details coming soon.
I see BBQ, I see prizes, maybe some night golf. :cool:
DISConnected
Sep 04 2010, 04:01 PM
Merchandise Nights are next week on Tuesday at UC and Thursday at LO. :cool:
DISConnected
Sep 04 2010, 04:05 PM
Looking at Saturday, October 16th for League Awards Party.
Not a firm date yet, but that's the first open weekend after the season.
Details soon!!
DISConnected
Sep 07 2010, 11:09 AM
100% chance of rain today, with the exception of 11am-12pm, which will only be about 95% chance.
We will monitor and make the call this afternoon, regarding tonight's mini.
"I don't think the heavy stuff's gonna come down for quite a while".
DISConnected
Sep 07 2010, 05:13 PM
Called. No mini tonight. Should clear out by Thursday.
Paul Taylor
Sep 14 2010, 08:32 AM
Recently we had a disagreement between players regarding what constituted a �gimmie� for a putt. The LODGA board has concluded that this comes from being too loose and casual with the rules. And since one of the reasons for mini-tournaments is to prepare players for sanctioned tournaments, and also recognizing that we have a lot of players who are new and may not know all the rules, we need to fix that. Players deserve fairness in return for their hard-earned money.
For this reason going forward all minis, not just League, we will be adhering to PDGA rules.
Know the rules and let�s honor the game and play the right way. Not because there is a Board that says so, but because it�s the right thing to do. If we disrespect the game, then it won�t grow like it should, because nobody wants to play a game if it�s not fair. And if we don�t all play by the same rules, then it is not fair.
DISConnected
Sep 14 2010, 01:22 PM
Hard to believe that another LODGA league is just about over.
This will be the final Tuesday and Thursday for the year. The days are just getting too short now, with sunset around 7:40, to get through before dark.
We are still working on the plan for the Party and Awards, so stay tuned for that.
DISConnected
Sep 14 2010, 10:43 PM
Karma on hole 5 tonight:
Shawn H, Jerrod and myself on the card, everybody throwing out ideas for the league party. Shawn says Rick Gaskill could use some help to get a car, and he would give the first $100.
He steps up on the tee pad and says "This one's in the basket" and throws a perfect strike. Tracked perfectly the whole way.
So, mark it down, we will be having a jar for whatever anyone would like to give.
JerryChesterson
Sep 15 2010, 10:25 AM
Nice
DISConnected
Sep 15 2010, 10:52 AM
Here is the basic plan so far...
Saturday Sept 25
9:30 "Last Shot at the Ace Pot" mini at UC
Any aces will earn a share of the league ace pot.
(all cash payout, no league points)
Following that, we'll head to the river property in Gruene for
BBQ
Kan Jam tournament
Awards
Camping
Sunday morning Mini
JerryChesterson
Sep 20 2010, 12:38 PM
Do you have a map to the party place?
DISConnected
Sep 20 2010, 12:47 PM
Working on a map and/or directions.
Also there should be several people heading straight out there from UC after the mini, so followers can tag along.
DISConnected
Sep 22 2010, 10:31 AM
Directions to the Gruene property:
From 35 North, exit Loop 337/Ruekle Rd
Take left on 337
Go 5.5 miles and exit Rock St.
Left on Rock and drive .8 miles to Ervenberg
(Rock St turns into Gruene Rd)
Left on Ervenberg and follow to entrance.
We will put out some signs on Ervenberg to lead you in.
DISConnected
Sep 23 2010, 09:38 AM
BBQ Pit needed...contact me if you can bring one out. Needed Saturday morning.
DISConnected
Sep 24 2010, 01:18 PM
Couple of random notes:
The Last Chance Ace Pot mini on Saturday - You must meet all criteria for Ace pot money in order to get a share. For example, there is a qualification for number of minis played (10).
League Party - LODGA is paying for the property rental for the weekend, as well as food. We will have a small amount of water, but plan to BYOB. This helps keep the club out of trouble if we were to provide alcohol and something happened. So bring your own!
mfcastillo17
Sep 24 2010, 03:48 PM
Is there going to be a payout for the Sat. mini or is it just for the ace only?
DISConnected
Sep 24 2010, 03:50 PM
Yes, there will be payout for all divisions.
DISConnected
Sep 27 2010, 09:29 PM
First chance I've had to post on this...the Party was great thanks to a lot of work by Jerrod (and Lena!). Others too, but they were the mainstays.
Great food, nice mini in the afternoon, ring of fire, and then awards. I bailed at about 8 and things were really just getting started cuz the fire got stoked, and I cant vouch for what went on after that.
Rick Gaskill was looking like his old self, and thanks in large part to Shawn Hess, we contributed I am guessing $200-300 to the Rick Gaskill vehicle fund. Brandon Jethro Tull actually GAVE Rick his old car, which was awesome in itself, so this money can go toward title and registration, insurance, etc.
Dave Mckibben was voted Bagger of the Year by proclamation, basically by default. Nonetheless, I believe his third year to win that award...cmon Dave move up already.
Also announced that LODGA will be giving $500 to the UC Parks Department for benches on as many holes are we can get them for $500. This will come from the club funds collected this past league. It was a great year, thanks everyone for playing. We had a total of 1,151 rounds played in 2010 compared to 753 in 2009. That's a 53% increase.
Best of all is the crop of young players we are seeing. Playing with better players really speeds up their learning curve. The Pro-Am format is the best format for this.
Thanks also to our TD's, Jerrod and Wolf for their dedication.
Thanks for playing!! Starting again in Spring 2011 after the time change.