DFW area golfers - any interest in a Poor Man's Tour???

[Par Fore]

OK, so the economy has challenged a few of us more than we'd like I want to start competing again, but I just cannot justify the $$$ nor can I afford it right now. With that being said, I was thinking of setting up a Poor Man's Tour. It will be an informal, low-tech opportunity for those that would like to compete. There is no membership fee, and other than paying green fees, the only cost will be $5 put in the kitty each week for those that want to be included. We will establish a tourney handicap - once you qualify, the winner of the week simply takes in the kitty, which will be just enough to cover their fees and maybe dinner. The plan is just to get 10-20 people that want to meet new folks and compete in a relaxed event. I am still working on rule ideas (USGA, maybe a small twist for pace of play) and a mock schedule. Many folks work 5-6 days a week (Saturdays), so I figured shooting for Sunday afternoons at 2pm. You hit twilight for cheaper course rates, and religious folks have time for church (and the party crowd can recover from their hangover).

I'll take zero money from this (unless I win one weekend ) - the intention is just to put something together for foliks that maybe cannot afford some of the larger fee tours, but would still like to compete in a fun handicapped event.

I came up with a quick mock schedule - it's just local courses, many of which have very reasonable rates:

LB Houston - March 7th
Tenison Glen - March 21st
Cedar Crest - April 4th
Stevens Park - April 18th
Twin Wells - May 2nd
Sherrill Park Course 1 - May 16th
Bear Creek East - May 30th
Iron Horse - June 13th
Riverchase - June 27th
Riverside - July 11th
Grapevine Municipal - July 25th
Lakes at Firewheel - August 8th
Sherrill Park Course 2 - August 22nd
Great Southwest - September 5th
Bear Creek West - September 19th
Old Course at Firewheel - October 3rd
Tour Championship - Tenison Highlands - October 17th

I am open to any ideas. I want to keep it inexpensive, fun, and competetive. Also, keep it low tech. Oh, will have players keep score, Fairways, and GIR. I will track all this stuff for free, just simple excel stuff for the players.

What do you guys think?

Thanks,

Jason

[uttexas]

Great Idea. Agree with keeping the entry fee low.

Other good cost effective courses

Stonecreek in Sherman http://www.stonecreekcc.com/golf/proto/stonecreekcc/
Countryview in Lancaster http://www.countryviewgolfcourse.com...iewgolfcourse/
Keeton Park in East Dallas http://www.keetonparkgolf.com/golf/proto/keetonpark/
Old Brickyard in Ferris http://www.oldbrickyardgolf.com/golf...ldbrickyardgc/
Westridge in McKinney http://www.westridgegolfcourse.com/l...=158&page;=2503

[Par Fore]

Great Idea. Agree with keeping the entry fee low.

Gracias amigo....we still need to find a good time to play......hadn't played since August of last year ;-(

[wkdspd]

OK, so the economy has challenged a few of us more than we'd like

I am definitely in, those are courses I'd be playing in a general rotation anyway. My regular playing partner is in as well. pm me for my info, might be able to drag out a third as well. anybody else in? I think this a great idea, thanks for offering it up Perm!

[senorchipotle]

count me in, let me know when and where.

[uttexas]

the golfq website has discounted T times in the DFW area, but does anyone know of a golf card that works on the weekends?
The AG passbook is mostly for rounds M-->Th The American Cancer Society has stopped their golf passbook.
The best I coud find was the 8 rounds for $98 at either keeton, lbj, tenison glen, and steven's park http://golfindallas.net/golf/proto/g...promotions.htm

[goob3r]

This sounds really good. I've played about five of those courses and it would give me an excuse to play the rest.

[ElWagonne]

Sign me up too

[Par Fore]

Fantastic guys, thanks for the responses, looking forward to getting back out on the course and meeting all of you.....will work on sending out PM's today so you have my contact info....I'll set up an email group so we can all keep in touch.....I talked to a couple of friends last night that seem interested as well....would be nice to get about 20 people to start, nice sized group to make it fun and competitive....I'll try to work up some efliers too, just so you guys can pass them on with the basic details for anyone that might want details...

If you have any ideas or improvements, post them up or send me a PM....

Kinda entertaining to be planning golf outings with snow on the ground this morning in Dallas, LOL

Jason

[wkdspd]

something else to mention, most courses around here will offer a discount if you can gaurantee a larger number of people and block out a portion of their tee sheet, especially if you schedule to come more than once. Ive seen as much as $10 off a round when 15 or more people were coming together. For example if you scheduled both courses at Sherrill Park, 2 or more courses at Firewheel, etc. we could probably get a good deal thrown together. Im happy to help with some of that fenagling if needed

if we do end up with a large number of participants, it wouldnt be a bad thing to offer up some of the pool for charity as well. With a specific charity in mind, courses are more willing to help out with the planning so that they too can be involved with the cause. just a thought, may be more than you were intending

[Par Fore]

something else to mention, most courses around here will offer a discount if you can gaurantee a larger number of people and block out a portion of their tee sheet, especially if you schedule to come more than once. Ive seen as much as $10 off a round when 15 or more people were coming together. For example if you scheduled both courses at Sherrill Park, 2 or more courses at Firewheel, etc. we could probably get a good deal thrown together. Im happy to help with some of that fenagling if needed

This is great stuff, thanks for the ideas....

[B Keller]

I am interested.

[Par Fore]

PM's sent with my info....like how this is coming together, should be fun....

[DBeane]

I would be interested as well, I wouldnt be able to commit to all, but when there was no other conflict...I would be in. My e-mail in dbeane3rd@aol.com

-Beane

[MiniMoe]

There is something like this here in San Antonio. You can contact them and get advice on how to start all this. Good luck

Iron Thong Golf

[ForePutt]

Count me in as well. This sounds right up my (limited budget) alley.

When you pick the first Sunday, please include me in the invite:
brianATwhalendesignDOTCOM

[Par Fore]

PM's sent to the newer replies, glad to see we have a few folks interested. I will send an email later today, want to get your input and ideas to make this as good as it can be.

Many thanks,

Jason

[Par Fore]

emails sent