2025 TST Outing - June 21/22 (Reserve Run, Cranberry Highlands)

[billchao]

10 hours ago, StuM said:

@dennyjonesand I are planning to stay in the Poland, OH area Friday night.  If any want to get together for dinner and/or drinks let us know.

We are not sure exactly where we will stay or what time we will get there but if we can hook up with any of you it would be fun.

I would be happy to hang out with you guys but as of now @DaveP043 and I are planning to stay in Cranberry Township. There’s a bit of travel between the two places, but maybe we can work something out.

[StuM]

On 5/13/2025 at 9:32 PM, billchao said:

I would be happy to hang out with you guys but as of now @DaveP043 and I are planning to stay in Cranberry Township. There’s a bit of travel between the two places, but maybe we can work something out.

I'll check with Denny.  Maybe we just drive a little extra to stay both nights in Cranberry Twp.

Will let you know.

[dennyjones]

2 hours ago, StuM said:

I'll check with Denny.  Maybe we just drive a little extra to stay both nights in Cranberry Twp.

Will let you know.

I'm flexible.   I'd like to get together.   

[iacas]

@Spct72 is tentatively in for Saturday in Ohio. I'll add him to the spreadsheet.

[vasaribm]

Got my schedule mostly figured out.  I'm in for both days.

[iacas]

Great! Up to ten for both days.

[dudu3000]

On 5/7/2025 at 9:30 PM, bkuehn1952 said:

I need to drop out of the event. Too many things going on in June. Next year. Everyone have a great time.

Brian Kuehn

Me as well.

Sorry to miss it - have fun all

[StuM]

On 5/13/2025 at 9:32 PM, billchao said:

I would be happy to hang out with you guys but as of now @DaveP043 and I are planning to stay in Cranberry Township. There’s a bit of travel between the two places, but maybe we can work something out.

Denny & I will stay in Cranberry Twp. both Friday & Saturday night.  I've booked the Clarion Inn.  Will touch base to figure out when/where to meet up.

[iacas]

I think @Hardspoon would like some help with the games.

I think he (and I a bit) have decided on $5 net and $5 gross skins both days. Then there will be an extra $10 ($20 total each day) on a game as yet not decided.

Last year we did "Batter's Box" or something like that. In previous years we've done different things, like "you must count x scores per nine, with y scores from each minimum". That was interesting. We've done other things too.

What do y'all think?

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Also, if everyone could confirm their GHIN # in a DM to @Hardspoon, I created a spreadsheet with 80% handicaps and the three tees (though I don't think anyone will be using the third longest tees at Reserve Run — I think it's only 4700 yards). It'll help us/John out. Thank you.

[Hardspoon]

2 hours ago, iacas said:

I think @Hardspoon would like some help with the games.

I think he (and I a bit) have decided on $5 net and $5 gross skins both days. Then there will be an extra $10 ($20 total each day) on a game as yet not decided.

Last year we did "Batter's Box" or something like that. In previous years we've done different things, like "you must count x scores per nine, with y scores from each minimum". That was interesting. We've done other things too.

What do y'all think?

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Also, if everyone could confirm their GHIN # in a DM to @Hardspoon, I created a spreadsheet with 80% handicaps and the three tees (though I don't think anyone will be using the third longest tees at Reserve Run — I think it's only 4700 yards). It'll help us/John out. Thank you.

One of the questions we had regarding games to think about as you answer - would people prefer games where you are playing WITH the members in your foursome?  Or, team games where you may be on different teams (or teams of two) and playing AGAINST people in your group?

[Hardspoon]

I have sent a PM to everyone who has signed up with payment information and details.

[iacas]

7 hours ago, Hardspoon said:

One of the questions we had regarding games to think about as you answer - would people prefer games where you are playing WITH the members in your foursome?  Or, team games where you may be on different teams (or teams of two) and playing AGAINST people in your group?

My preference as you know is that the people with whom you're playing are on your team so that you're not kinda rooting against people you're with, and they're cheering for you to do well too… BUT… with only three or four tee times… I can see going for two-person teams or something.

[DaveP043]

14 hours ago, iacas said:

My preference as you know is that the people with whom you're playing are on your team so that you're not kinda rooting against people you're with, and they're cheering for you to do well too… BUT… with only three or four tee times… I can see going for two-person teams or something.

I've played "blind" events, and they're kind of fun not knowing how your teammates are doing, but overall I DO prefer to play with my partners/teammates.  With three groups, I think two-player teams is probably a better choice, if we have four full groups a 4-player game might work.  Of just play the same game both days, which is much easier on everyone.

I played an interesting game with @jsgolfer with his buddies in Scotland, I think they called it 42.  4-player teams, over the course of 18 holes (72 holes per team) you had to choose 42 net scores to count.  I think I got that number right, hopefully Jerry will hear his name and correct me if I'm wrong.  The interesting part, you had to choose at the end of each hole how many of those scores to count.  For two-player teams, you could require 21 scores.  

[iacas]

2 minutes ago, DaveP043 said:

I played an interesting game with @jsgolfer with his buddies in Scotland, I think they called it 42.  4-player teams, over the course of 18 holes (72 holes per team) you had to choose 42 net scores to count.  I think I got that number right, hopefully Jerry will hear his name and correct me if I'm wrong.  The interesting part, you had to choose at the end of each hole how many of those scores to count.  For two-player teams, you could require 21 scores.  

@DaveP043, you'll remember we played that game at The Sandbox… and we played it before at some TST outings (you weren't at one that one or two though).

🙂 

We set minimums for each golfer per nine and minimums per nine for the team, too. Net scores, of course, so players with handicaps can still compete.

[iacas]

The concern with a small number of teams is that the payouts are often like… (with each person putting in $10):

• Winning team wins $20.
• Second place team wins back their $10.
• Third place wins nothing.

With four teams… it's still just something like…:

• 1st place: $25
• 2nd place: $10
• 3rd place: $5
• 4th place: $0

[Daniel Mc]

Hi,I know I’m late but I’m interested on playing. I could play just Sunday or both days. If still possible that is. 

[Hardspoon]

6 minutes ago, Daniel Mc said:

Hi,I know I’m late but I’m interested on playing. I could play just Sunday or both days. If still possible that is. 

Yes! Still possible. I added you to the Google list (see above). Just check off the days you want to play, and we will forward you the DM with payment details.
 

[iacas]

Just now, Hardspoon said:

Yes! Still possible. I added you to the Google list (see above). Just check off the days you want to play, and we will forward you the DM with payment details.

I added him to the DM already, yeah.