Weekend of Aug.13-14

[Bogey-Bev]

So what's up for this weekend guys/gals? I wouldn't mind playing a round or two with some TGN members and putting faces to names ... all in the name of fun, fun, fun.
Any courses in mind? Twilight is always best to keep costs down, but I'm cool with anything.
Post back if anything's happening!!

[TehFlakes]

where are you looking to play?

[Bogey-Bev]

While I love to play on the higher-end courses, I usually adhere to the $40-$50 range in green fees to keep it practical (and of course to play more golf, and afford it at the same time) -- but like I said, I don't mind spending a little bit more for a good round.

I have not played on that many courses to tell you the truth, give or take ... so I'm easy either way. I'm from Mississauga and my boss can't stop raving about BraeBen. I played there when it was called Britannia Hills - but obviously there has many changes since then.

Any course is fine with me - any suggestions?

[Vet-Y2K]

Pick a place between Toronto and Mississauga and I will play.
I am new to this game only played a month but I will try.:help:

[Bogey-Bev]

Well, here some suggestions from the top of my head :D (again, these are just suggestions, some courses i've never played before)---

BraeBen
Castlemore
Lakeview
Scarlett Woods Golf Course
Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club
Streetsville Glen Golf Club
Mayfield Golf Club

[YoYoMoe]

I'm also in Mississauga and would be interested in a round. If you don't mind playing with a short-hitting chick!:)

[Bogey-Bev]

Anyone and everyone is welcome to come - we're all here to enjoy the game.

YoYo- any suggestions where you'd like to play?

BTW, Golfer's Guide / Access coupons are always a plus!! Anyone have those?

[Vet-Y2K]

Since you are both from Mississauga Braeben would be okay. Provided you and Yoyo are okay with it. :) Oh I am more of a mid-day person. Early bird for Mississauga is too early and Twilight a little late. I am from T.O

[TehFlakes]

Vet wheres about your from?

[YoYoMoe]

BraeBen works for me

[Vet-Y2K]

Tehflakes: I am around Bathurst st-St Clair Ave.
Bogey-Bev, Yoyo has picked Braeben which is good for me and hopefully Tehflakes you will also come and join us.
Now we just need a Time and Day. My vote is for mid-day Sat or Sun.;)

[YoYoMoe]

Mid-day is fine for me. Saturday is looking a little more promising weather wise but I can do either day just tell me when to show up and I'll be there.:)

[TehFlakes]

I don't drive so possibly i'll need a ride. Saturday I'm not sure i might be playing angus glen/ Swaaiiins stag. I'll know thursday.

[Bogey-Bev]

Sunday is probably the best time for me as well! maybe a midmorning tee-off? BraeBen is 10 minutes away from where I am, so that's just fine!

[TehFlakes]

i really want to play braeben!

[Bogey-Bev]

i really want to play braeben!
Braeben it is! So, will it be Sunday? Mid AM?

[TehFlakes]

AM!
you booking the tee off?

[Bogey-Bev]

AM!
you booking the tee off?
Well, to cater to everyone - I'm thinking earliest 10 AM for tee-off, let's wait for VET and YOYO to post back.

[TehFlakes]

sounds good.
they say mid day so im thinking 11ish

[Bogey-Bev]

Just checked BraeBen's website .. $62 for a weekend round... ouch. When it was called Britannia Hills it was $30!!

I have a 4 For 3 Fee coupon at Castlemore GCC in Brampton... would you guys like to play there instead?

[Eaze]

I'd like to play, but i'm not the greatest...I actually live border Mississ/Etob.

I've never even heard of the courses that y'all mentioned...thats how much of a noob I am. I usually travel quite a ways to play, so it would be nice to stay local...But definately like to get out play a round and meet some new people.

Anyway, early sunday would be ideal...

[YoYoMoe]

Sunday 10-11ish is fine for me. My preference is BraeBen but if consensus is Castlemore I'm willing to try it.

[Bogey-Bev]

Okay. I need make a tally when we want to tee-off, where we want to play and who exactly is going. Sunday @ 11AM seems to be the general agreed time.

So far the list is as follows for those who want to go:-

Myself
TehFlakes
YoYoMoe
Vet-Y2K
Eaze

Like I mentioned, BraeBen will be $62.00/per, carts, etc. are extra. To be more budget conscious, I have coupons of the following nature for Castlemore (which is a great course IMHO):

2 x "2 For 1" Green Fee with Cart rental
1 x "4 For 3" Green Fee, Carts extra

Reg. fee is $50/per for Castlemore ...

So what's the consensus? ;)

[Eaze]

Can we have 5'somes?

If nobody else is interested in playing, then i'll pass, so you 4 can go ahead...I was pretty late with my response anyway.

[Vet-Y2K]

Seems like everyone wants to try Braben. I am okay with the $62.00 and split the cart price. Castlemore is okay too.
Depending on where abouts are you Tehflakes you could ride with me.
Sunday 10-11am tee time would be great.
Ease I think a 5 some should be okay, almost like a mini-tourney.
Not that were all that good except for maybe Tehflakes.
I think it would be great if you can come.:)

[Eaze]

If 5'somes are permitted, than i'm good to go. I just don't want to cause any inconvenience. In terms of time, Sunday 10-11am tee-off is good with me. I guess lastly, I need to know the directions of this Braben place...

[YoYoMoe]

Just called BraeBen and the first available tee time they have on Sunday is at 2:30, Castlemore has a tourney and they only have a slot available before 8 am.

Looks like we are going to have to find another course or another weekend!:(

[Vet-Y2K]

I am okay with a 2:30 tee time. Figure approx 4hrs finish around 7pm, just in time to go have dinner.:D

[Eaze]

4 hrs to finish?? That seems rather fast to me...But then again, i'm not any good.

If we can finish by 7:00...then i'm good to go

[Bogey-Bev]

Just called BraeBen and the first available tee time they have on Sunday is at 2:30, Castlemore has a tourney and they only have a slot available before 8 am.

Looks like we are going to have to find another course or another weekend!:(
Thanks for the information YoYo --- 2:30PM hmmm, in my opinion, that's way too late to be paying prime rate green fees for a course, BraeBen included ... that said, if we're going to be playing around that time I highly suggest Granite Ridge GC in Milton - $37 between 3PM and 5PM, and $20 5Pm and after...

http://www.golfgranite.com/

I've played there before and it's a great course - hidden gem IMHO.

Either way, the way this post is going .. WE HAVE TO PLAY this weekend LOL, some way or rather. LOL

[Vet-Y2K]

Granite Ridge is good. ;)

[Eaze]

The earlier the better...prefferably 11:00.

[TehFlakes]

Eaze do you have msn?
i live in etobicoke/sauga border and need a ride?please

[TehFlakes]

We have to play ruby
and Ease if we have 5 people
One 3 Sum, and the 2 sum?

will work it out like that

[Eaze]

I don't have a problem driving...

As long as we can get a tee-off time earlier in the day...I have to be done before 7:00.

where exactly do you live?

[honestcanuck]

Hey Guys,

I wouldn't mind joining up with you guys for a round if you are playing Granite Ridge. $67 is to much for me but I am game if it is $32 (3-5pm) special. Maybe we could make it 2 threesomes or something. Please PM me if this is possible.


Kind Regards,

Joe Taylor

[TehFlakes]

granite ridge if we play earlier in the day it's
Green Fee Rates Automated Green Fee Rate
Dawn to 1:00 pm $ 4 8 . 0 0 Dawn to 1:00 pm $ 4 5 . 0 0
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm $ 4 2 . 0 0 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm $ 3 9 . 0 0

[Vet-Y2K]

Okay lets do this. Hopefully 3 twosome, I am definately in for Sunday. Just when and where. Leaving this up to use guys-gals. Granite ridge is good, Braeben is good or anything in between. Lets all agree upon a place and time. Price wise good for up to $100.00. So please choose.:rolleyes:

[TehFlakes]

100 are u crazy?

65 tops for moi, im frigging college student, i'm poor:D

[honestcanuck]

I'm with flakes I can't afford much. Does anyone have a problem teeing off at 3pm ish, that would save us all $20 or so.

Joe

[TehFlakes]

umm just think of the heat lol.

[YoYoMoe]

I'm in for Granite Ridge... anytime on Sunday is okay for me. Just let me know when to show up:D.

[Big Shooter]

FYI, we played BraeBen last week, and 14 of 18 greens were just aerated (not fun to putt) and the other 3 were 'muddy' at best!

Expect it to be SLLLLOOOOOWWWW (Muni, Weekend, Kids off school...do the math!)

Caveat Emptor! (Buyer Beware in case ya don't speak da Latin!)

oh, yah, it gets real windy up there on Mt. Mississauga!!;)

[Big Shooter]

DON'T EVER PLAY STREETSVILLE, it's HORRIBLE!:mad:

[Bogey-Bev]

Granite Ridge then?

[akrus]

If you guys decide on where/when you're playing, I can be available if another person is needed.

Thanks.

Albert

[TehFlakes]

just decide:D

[Bogey-Bev]

OK - here are the mostly agreed upon details...

WHEN? Sunday AM (9AM - 11AM)
WHERE? Granite Ridge GC, Milton ON

How many tee-times are we booking?

[TehFlakes]

6 of us?

1 4 sum
1 2 sum
OR my choice
3 two sum's book online its cheaper.

[Bogey-Bev]

6 of us?

1 4 sum
1 2 sum
OR my choice
3 two sum's book online its cheaper.
Make it 1 4some and 1 3some - my bro is coming.

BOOK it FLAKES! and post back with the particulars.

[TehFlakes]

i cant get on to GR site:(

it's blocked !

[akrus]

Can someone post a current list of attendees? I may also be able to bring someone, if needed.

Albert

[TehFlakes]

Flakes
akrus
Eaze
YoYoMoe
Vet-Y2K
HonestCancuk
Bogey-Bev
Bogey-Bev-brother.
Waiting for Bogey-Bev to book a tee off time, GR is blocked here, god damn work policies pttf to them!

[Bogey-Bev]

I'm not a fan of automated systems that require credit card numbers ... I'll just call them and book through the phone. I need a finall tally of who's going, then I'll make the arrangements.

[Eaze]

I can make it only if tee-off is early...so that means before 11:00.

sorry for the inconvenience.

[TehFlakes]

a listed is posted above...your post that you just made
Flakes
akrus
Eaze
YoYoMoe
Vet-Y2K
HonestCancuk
Bogey-Bev
Bogey-Bev-brother.

[TehFlakes]

so whats the deal?

[akrus]

i have noticed most of you are from the west end.


which course is better? lowille or carlisle?
Lowville = bizarre (only played it once, but didn't like it)
Carlisle = cross-play (for the money, there's better in the area and the marshalls there have been idiots (powertrippers), IMO)

I prefer Carlisle, but would drive 15 minutes farther rather than play either.

Albert

[akrus]

i have noticed most of you are from the west end.


which course is better? lowille or carlisle?
Hey, just noticed this was a HIJACK!!!!! :mad: WTF, greenie??? :nono:

Let's get back on track with this thread. I'm willing to come to TO Sunday and it looks like there's a number of people willing to play. Someone pick a time, a course and let's get something booked. I'm supposed to be playing Saturday at Eagles Nest and it looks like rain for that round, so I'm going to be itching for a nice day (what Sunday is shaping up to be...)

C'mon, someone take the lead here.

Thanks guys.

Albert

[Bogey-Bev]

I'll book the times tomorrow (Friday) and will post the details here :)

[akrus]

I'll book the times tomorrow (Friday) and will post the details here :)
Any word on booking? Flakes and I are gettin' antsy. I feel like I need to put something my calendar quick. I'm going to plan something if I don't see anything solid by 10am.

Albert

[akrus]

TehFlakes and I are out for Sunday as we will be joining focal at Diamondback.

Have fun everyone.

Albert

[Bogey-Bev]

Sorry guys, I need to bail as well (other stuff came up) - I feel aweful as this was my thread and it was generating massve interest and traffic! I might hit up twilight at Granite Ridge this Sunday at 5PM though to make up for it. I won't be be calling ahead - my brother and I will just be walking on - Yoyo and Vet: you are welcome to join us!

[akrus]

No worries. There's still plenty of time for everyone to book something.

Next time.

Albert

Sorry guys, I need to bail as well (other stuff came up) - I feel aweful as this was my thread and it was generating massve interest and traffic! I might hit up twilight at Granite Ridge this Sunday at 5PM though to make up for it. I won't be be calling ahead - my brother and I will just be walking on - Yoyo and Vet: you are welcome to join us!

[YoYoMoe]

I think I'll take a pass this time but thanks for the invite. Have fun!

Sorry guys, I need to bail as well (other stuff came up) - I feel aweful as this was my thread and it was generating massve interest and traffic! I might hit up twilight at Granite Ridge this Sunday at 5PM though to make up for it. I won't be be calling ahead - my brother and I will just be walking on - Yoyo and Vet: you are welcome to join us!

[Vet-Y2K]

Thank-you for the invite, But twilight is a little late for me. Maybe next time thanks.:)