Just putting a thought out there for the gang. I know this year we had Dundas, Muskoka Bay and Brantford that have had good turn outs. In the past we have had other locations.
Given the state of the industry, it appears that all but, the most prestigious private courses might welcome an experienced gang of 24 or so on a traditional slow day. We do have a little experience at it now and can give references that we won't literally rip up the course!
Do you think it would be worth approaching a couple private clubs across the GTA and doing something say once a month - our own little TGN tour? Perhaps try to add a fourth in September or replace one that we currently have for 2016 or even do a little rota with changes each year? Are there any private club members here who want to step up or non- private who want to make some calls? I can't remember who organized the Osprey Association and what was involved with that a few years ago - perhaps even something along those lines with different courses though.
I know it can be frustrating at times with the lists, wait lists and cancellations, re-bookings at times but, for myself I understand that SH*T comes up at the last minute and haven't really minded the scratching on and off the list stuff. The only tough part for me I found is the accommodating special requests for tee times and playing partners then having the special requester cancel and having to rejig the line up. Perhaps even consider getting pmt up front and leave it on the TGNer to find a replacement if the wait list dries up.
Thinking out loud......
Given the state of the industry, it appears that all but, the most prestigious private courses might welcome an experienced gang of 24 or so on a traditional slow day. We do have a little experience at it now and can give references that we won't literally rip up the course!
Do you think it would be worth approaching a couple private clubs across the GTA and doing something say once a month - our own little TGN tour? Perhaps try to add a fourth in September or replace one that we currently have for 2016 or even do a little rota with changes each year? Are there any private club members here who want to step up or non- private who want to make some calls? I can't remember who organized the Osprey Association and what was involved with that a few years ago - perhaps even something along those lines with different courses though.
I know it can be frustrating at times with the lists, wait lists and cancellations, re-bookings at times but, for myself I understand that SH*T comes up at the last minute and haven't really minded the scratching on and off the list stuff. The only tough part for me I found is the accommodating special requests for tee times and playing partners then having the special requester cancel and having to rejig the line up. Perhaps even consider getting pmt up front and leave it on the TGNer to find a replacement if the wait list dries up.
Thinking out loud......
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