The Bournemouth Open

So... we are about to enter 2012 (sort of) and already the Bournemouth Scratch is raising it's pretty little head between Mr D4S esq and myself.

I would again like to encourage others to get involved with this highly entertaining week or days dependent upon your preferences for golf.

The site is to be found at www.bournemouthopen.net

I hope to put in a better showing this year so as to prevent the evil D4S from edging in front in our currently tied 'betterscore' count.

Sadly, as LordPutt and I no longer belong to a club and therefore don't have an official handicap, we won't be able to play in the Bournemouth Open next year (unless I can persuade Kevin to bend the rules for us) but we might be able to come down for some of the week and meet up for a bevvy or three!

D4S will be glad to know we're looking at moving back to Dorset in four or so years' time (probably Highcliffe area) and then we'll join somewhere as we'll both be old and retired with plenty of time on our hands.

Hey nice one LP, I will task you with dragging my other half out for a game, at present she is only really playing when we go on holiday

LadyPutt wrote:Sadly, as LordPutt and I no longer belong to a club and therefore don't have an official handicap, we won't be able to play in the Bournemouth Open next year (unless I can persuade Kevin to bend the rules for us) but we might be able to come down for some of the week and meet up for a bevvy or three!

D4S will be glad to know we're looking at moving back to Dorset in four or so years' time (probably Highcliffe area) and then we'll join somewhere as we'll both be old and retired with plenty of time on our hands.

Kevin is an approachable guy... worth asking as attendance was down last year. But if that fails... I see two of you... and two of us... The opportunity that such a convienient coincidence of numerial matching presents in the bagcarrying areas is uncanny.

Ahh Bournemouth... land of dodgy hotels with strange Martin Jolesque proprietors, small cockney shouty people and curry

Sadly I'm not able to play, I'm actually working for a change that week and am going to be stuck having to take my clubs and play at Riviera! Its a hard life!

Just bumping this one up the list, entry forms are now out and available on the website (see LJ's post up the top).

This would make a cracking event for people to meet up as there is something for everyone here. There are high/low/scratch/ladies/mixed events on right through the week. Plus accomodation is plentiful in Bournemouth and the nightlife is legendary.

It's first week in June so good weather is guaranteed

I've just noticed on the entry form that the men's scratch event this year is being played over 2 courses, morning round at Queens Park then Meyrick in the afternoon.

Think they might be doing the same for the higher handicappers as well Drive; presume they will rotate between the cat 1s/cat 2s and the 'camels' like me so they can swap courses. Hoping to attend, but lack of job and potentially somewhere to live needs to be resolved first......

Noshankingtonite wrote:Hoping to attend, but lack of job and potentially somewhere to live needs to be resolved first......

Sorry to read that, NST.

I hope things get sorted for you quickly.

Merc

He'll be fine, he has the gift of the gab and will talk himself into a job no problems

But more to the point, are you coming down for a week/weekend of south coast debauchery? Go on...you know you want to

drive4show wrote:Merc

He'll be fine, he has the gift of the gab and will talk himself into a job no problems

But more to the point, are you coming down for a week/weekend of south coast debauchery? Go on...you know you want to

I do want to but, if I recall correctly, that's the week there's 2 bank holidays so I've arranged to go over to spend the week with Mrs Merc (as it'll cost me less holiday).

I'm just waiting for the Stableford dates to be issued by our club and the dates of The Trilby Tour (released 31 January, I think) and then I'll be offering dates for meet-ups.

Ah you're playing in the Trilby as well? JAS and I have both entered and as we are all in the south we might end up in the same event. JAS played at the Oxfordshire last year which if it's on the list again, would be one of my preferred venues. Trevose is another possibility, although it's a long drive and overnight stay, I do love my links golf.

Think you are right about the BH's, Open week is first week in June.

I'm pretty familiar with the Downs course at Goodwood so that will be my choice if they hold the TT there again in 2012.

I've heard varying reviews about Goodwood, anything from brilliant to average. What would be your view of the course?

I'd say closer to average than brilliant.

There are some very, very good holes - all the par threes (except maybe the 1st) are great.

The 7th is one of the best 'money-shot' holes I've ever played. It's the highest point of the course and the views of the Spinnaker in Portsmouth, the Cathedral in Chichester and Isle of Wight definitely have the 'Wow' factor.

Thanks for that, I'll pencil it in as a possible then. Played the Oxfordshire a few times and always enjoy it but I'm looking for new courses to play.

drive4show wrote:Thanks for that, I'll pencil it in as a possible then. Played the Oxfordshire a few times and always enjoy it but I'm looking for new courses to play.

Your very welcome my way Drive. Lots of half-decent courses on a County Card

NST

we'll need to arrange something along with wingman, a bit of Nam weekend debauchery

Sounds good

Just fired off an email to Kevin stating my intention to play the scratch.

Also mentioned a certain lady member of past affliation to Meyrick Park who is recovering for surgery and therefore has no official handicap but a desire to compete. I have asked if this is possible with restrictions (or hopefully just compete) and will see what happens.

Hotels to be confirmed at a later date dependent upon the other half.

Incidentally... I note that the diary for Broadstone is not yet up for 2012... I find myself wondering of any invitationals occuring that weekend.

Thanks LJ!

Sorry LP. The response from Kevin was very much a no. Official handicaps only.

On the plus side that does free you up for caddying duties.

I suspected as much but thanks for asking anyway. As we'll only just have returned to work after a 10-day holiday, I doubt we'll be able to make it anyway - so you'll have to carry your own bag!

Ah come on. It's only a little bag!

Why is my imagination running riot at the moment

LadyPutt wrote:Why is my imagination running riot at the moment

If I had to guess I would say it's because you are a terrible terrible person. You must be... after all good people are happy to carry my little bag.

LJ

I've checked the club diary, the invitation is a week after Bournemouth open this year so won't work out.

However, the mens 36 hole scratch is the Sunday after the Bournemouth scratch if you are interested in that??

drive4show wrote:LJ

I've checked the club diary, the invitation is a week after Bournemouth open this year so won't work out.

However, the mens 36 hole scratch is the Sunday after the Bournemouth scratch if you are interested in that??

Aye. I'm in!

Also spoken to Kevin and you have the pleasure of my company for 36 holes I'm afraid.

My entry is already in his email inbox.

All this talk about Scratch is making my itch

I better get my entry in then....although it never fills up these days sadly.

Used to be a big event many years ago, people even used to come all the way down from Ringwood!!

yeah last year was a shame. hardly anyone entered.

Gonna advertise it in my club this year. Hopefully some of them will be interested.


LP... It's making your what itch? You seem to have left a word out after "my"

Sorry - that should have read "making me itch"

got the times for the 36 hole scratch down in D4S-town. Good times for me and the MacTapper... although very limited entry list. Disappointing for such a great event.

And they still have my old club listed... although I think that's the clubs problem as they keep trying to submit cards for me in comps. Gonna get in serious trouble with that soon as I'm reporting them to the Essex and English Unions for falsifying results.

Yeah c'mon folks, great week down on the sunny South coast, the 'drought' has almost dried out now and I'm sure the courses will be in great shape for Open week. Lots of events to choose from so have a look at the website and pick a suitable event(s) and get your scrawny arses down here for a fun week!

ps....I'm taking one for the team by playing with LJ so the rest of you will be just fine

http://bournemouthopen.net/

drive4show wrote:ps....I'm taking one for the team by playing with LJ so the rest of you will be just fine

It's true. He's even gone and bought some assless chaps for the event.

just looking at booking hotels for this.

hopefully it'll be more than just d4s and me. Hope to see some of you guys there!

D4S has had to cancel. Bugger. Just me and now it looks like I'm getting wet.

Ho hum. Time to unpack the regs and snorkel.

Good luck mate. Are you off at 8.40? Looks like a guy from my club is off a 9. Pack your brolly!

Thats me!

Although as I said... not played much this year. 4 or 5 times in total? Maybe!

I truly expect a number better suited to a 24 hour clock. Including the seconds!

As for being off 9 in that event as long as the blokes not called Dewey I'm fine with it.

What's up with D4S? Is he poorly or just didn't fancy the rain?

No results yet on the website - how did you do?

LadyPutt wrote:What's up with D4S? Is he poorly or just didn't fancy the rain?

No results yet on the website - how did you do?

Waste of time and effort on the golfing front. But thats more or less expected considering I've not played more than 4 or 5 times this year and none of that has been competitive golf.

Ho hum.