2024 TST Outing - June 1/2 @ EagleSticks and Virtues

[StuM]

Updated List of those interested.

1. @iacas
2. @StuM
3. @DaveP043
4. @ChetlovesMer
5. @jsgolfer
6. @billchao
7. @GolfLug
8. @boogielicious
9. @bkuehn1952
10. @Carl3
11. @klineka
12. @saevel25
13. @snapfade
14. @CarlSpackler
15. @paperclip
16. @woodzie264
17. @vasaribm
18. @JPitts
19. @cedrictheo
20. @Chris Brooks
21. @cmherrbach
22. @David L Yskes

[StuM]

Updated List of those interested to removed banned users.

1. @iacas
2. @StuM
3. @DaveP043
4. @ChetlovesMer
5. @jsgolfer
6. @billchao
7. @GolfLug
8. @boogielicious
9. @bkuehn1952
10. @Carl3
11. @klineka
12. @saevel25
13. @snapfade
14. @CarlSpackler
15. @paperclip
16. @woodzie264
17. @vasaribm
18. @cedrictheo
19. @Chris Brooks
20. @David L Yskes

[iacas]

1 hour ago, StuM said:

users

Singular, not plural. 😉 

[StuM]

Going to be working towards a little more definitive plan with hopes of something very firm in early March so we all have time to work into our schedules.

Right now I am looking at Saturday June 1st.

Location has not been finalized but I am thinking maybe somewhere in a triangle from Columbus, OH to Canton, OH to Pittsburgh, PA.  That is a fairly large area and I think works well for many who have expressed interest.  Any ideas on courses are appreciated.

If you are interested please add your name to the list below.  I'm also going to tag a few others that my be interested.

1. @iacas
2. @StuM
3. @DaveP043
4. @ChetlovesMer
5. @jsgolfer
6. @billchao
7. @GolfLug
8. @boogielicious
9. @bkuehn1952
10. @Carl3
11. @klineka
12. @saevel25
13. @snapfade
14. @CarlSpackler
15. @paperclip
16. @woodzie264
17. @vasaribm
18. @cedrictheo
19. @Chris Brooks
20. @David L Yskes

Additional tags:

@Hardspoon @BradSomrak @rwolfe @brockman21 @Greenshirt100 @Old1964

[DaveP043]

Thanks for the work you're doing!  I'll save that date, and wait for more info.  Chances are that I'll be bringing my (much) better half.  I know its enough of a hassle to plan one round, but we'll be interested in playing another round or two while we're on the road.  Once you decide a location, we can start looking at those additional rounds.

[StuM]

Just now, DaveP043 said:

Thanks for the work you're doing!  I'll save that date, and wait for more info.  Chances are that I'll be bringing my (much) better half.  I know its enough of a hassle to plan one round, but we'll be interested in playing another round or two while we're on the road.  Once you decide a location, we can start looking at those additional rounds.

I've not checked with my better half yet but was thinking of bringing her as well.  Maybe even extend a couple of days and make it a mini-trip with her, same as you are thinking.

Those that spend the night could do a Sunday round as well.  That is what the Michigan contingent did last year after Little Mountain.

[iacas]

I thought we talked about possibly Virtues and EagleSticks? Is that still a leading candidate? Easy Saturday/Sunday rounds.

[StuM]

3 hours ago, iacas said:

I thought we talked about possibly Virtues and EagleSticks? Is that still a leading candidate? Easy Saturday/Sunday rounds.

Yes, those are at the top of the list.

[saevel25]

For reference, Eaglesticks is about 35-minutes away from The Virtues. 

 

 

[DaveP043]

27 minutes ago, saevel25 said:

For reference, Eaglesticks is about 35-minutes away from The Virtues. 

Is it reasonable to expect to find a decent hotel and a few places to eat in Zanesville?

[saevel25]

4 minutes ago, DaveP043 said:

Is it reasonable to expect to find a decent hotel and a few places to eat in Zanesville?

Hotel's yes. Food, not sure

[klineka]

31 minutes ago, DaveP043 said:

Is it reasonable to expect to find a decent hotel and a few places to eat in Zanesville?

Yes, Zanesville is kinda out in the middle of nowhere but it's a large enough city there are plenty of choices for both food and hotels.

There's a Holiday Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn, Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, etc. 

For restaurants there's a lot of chains, Buffalo Wild Wings, Roosters (similar to bdubs but much better wings IMO), Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, a Japanese Steakhouse, Mexican places, a wood fired pizza place called Russo's (looks really good but I haven't had it before), etc. Plus all of the normal fast food places too. 

[DaveP043]

40 minutes ago, saevel25 said:

Hotel's yes. Food, not sure

 

6 minutes ago, klineka said:

Yes, Zanesville is kinda out in the middle of nowhere but it's a large enough city there are plenty of choices for both food and hotels.

There's a Holiday Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn, Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, etc. 

For restaurants there's a lot of chains, Buffalo Wild Wings, Roosters (similar to bdubs but much better wings IMO), Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, a Japanese Steakhouse, Mexican places, a wood fired pizza place called Russo's (looks really good but I haven't had it before), etc. Plus all of the normal fast food places too. 

Thanks, guys, I did take a look and it seems like my wife and I will be fine there.  I see a couple of restaurants right on the west bank of the river, including a brewpub. Now we just have to wait for the final arrangements to be made.  Again, thanks to @StuM for doing the hard work!

[The Flush]

I was a little disappointed in Eaglesticks the 2 times I have played it.  While it is generally a much better course than those I usually play, the bunkers were in terrible shape the first time in 2021.  I attributed that to heavy rain at the time, but it was not any better when we went back in 2022.  The rest of the course was fine. A grounds crew guy stole my son's ball that wasn't even that far into the rough and was very findable, but he was over 250 yards away from us and it wasn't worth chasing him down. We only paid $25 with cart via Group Golfer (went up to 27 or 28 in 2023), which more than made up for the suboptimum condition. The 2 hour drive was worse than the bunker conditions though. 

[iacas]

3 hours ago, klineka said:

Yes, Zanesville is kinda out in the middle of nowhere but it's a large enough city there are plenty of choices for both food and hotels.

There's a Holiday Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn, Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, etc. 

For restaurants there's a lot of chains, Buffalo Wild Wings, Roosters (similar to bdubs but much better wings IMO), Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, a Japanese Steakhouse, Mexican places, a wood fired pizza place called Russo's (looks really good but I haven't had it before), etc. Plus all of the normal fast food places too. 

Dave does like his wood fired pizzas… 😉 

[snapfade]

Do I need a special visa to go to Ohio or any shots?  What side of the road to they drive on up there?

[mcanadiens]

10 minutes ago, snapfade said:

Do I need a special visa to go to Ohio or any shots?  What side of the road to they drive on up there?

In the order asked: 

1. The procedure is to send $75 cash to a particular PO Box in Troy, OH (don't have it off hand) with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We'll send you back an Ohio Pass good for one month from the date of issuance.

2. No particular shots are required. Just be mindful of what water sources you drink from. Some are better than others.

3. We make use of the entire road. It's the "I was here first" theory of driving.

Hope you have a nice visit.

 

[GolfLug]

4 hours ago, The Flush said:

I was a little disappointed in Eaglesticks the 2 times I have played it.  While it is generally a much better course than those I usually play, the bunkers were in terrible shape the first time in 2021.  I attributed that to heavy rain at the time, but it was not any better when we went back in 2022.  The rest of the course was fine. A grounds crew guy stole my son's ball that wasn't even that far into the rough and was very findable, but he was over 250 yards away from us and it wasn't worth chasing him down. We only paid $25 with cart via Group Golfer (went up to 27 or 28 in 2023), which more than made up for the suboptimum condition. The 2 hour drive was worse than the bunker conditions though. 

Meh. Very expensive to maintain decent bunkers from what I hear. I could be in the minority here but for $25, I would be more than fine with light or no sand bunkers as rest of the course okay as you mentioned. 

Spoiler

Totally off topic, but on principle, bunkers should be shitty. Not saying they should be total hard pan but golfers should be terrified of bunkers. They should play as penalty areas. Take an unplayable or swing at your own risk.