Best tournaments/outings you've played in?

[Jarno]

I recently played in one for the Ronald Mcdonald House, I paid nothing considering it cost $750 per team (that was the minimum). We got $75 gift cards to Callaway, sleeves of Pro V1x's and a ton of stuff, as well as a great dinner.

And just today we had one where our whole No.7 was sponsored by Jack Daniel's! It was a great time. Even though it was the slowest whole on the course. It was a outing for a small local sports bar.

So what's your craziest or most fun outing you've played in?

[Rafcin]

I went once to a DEA outing (my company sponsored it). Thinking it will be a serious event I quickly realized, that it won't How you might ask? When I noticed that the cart in a front of me, instead of golf bags strapped in in the usual spot had a huge garbage can strapped in, filled with ice and beer
Clubs were inserted sideways into the basket behind the seats
Needless to say - there was not much golf played that day. These guys know how to party... Scary thought though - I guess all of them were 'packing'. I made sure I don't piss anybody off by hitting into them, picking up a wrong ball etc. They had terrific prizes and raffles - including a cruise tickets for two !!!

[iacas]

I played in an enjoyable tournament last week...

In general, I don't like most tournaments because people are either too serious or not serious enough (i.e. breaking rules, in particular). And in the ones where people are "too serious," some 18-handicapper that shoots a net 54 always wins.

[FAHooGolfs]

There's a tournament I'm dying to play in that's held each year at Oakmont (yes, THE Oakmont). It's $2300 for a team of 4 and includes playing at Oakmont, lunch, and a dinner banquet that night.

I have yet to be able to find 3 other people who would play or someone who could sponsor us but when I do, you can bet I'll be going. I'm not sure if they're going to have it next year b/c of the US Open, but I'm still hoping I can go some year.

[Everardo]

I played in an enjoyable tournament last week...

Yeah the Newport Cup was great (no I'm not kissin a$$). I always find a way to work golf into a trip but this was my first golf only trip and I had a blast! I'm now looking forward to participating in more golf only trips now.

In general, I don't like most tournaments because people are either too serious or not serious enough (i.e. breaking rules, in particular). And in the ones where people are "too serious," some 18-handicapper that shoots a net 54 always wins.

Yeah I play in men's club events on a regular basis and it seems to be the same group of guys winning the events, especially the skins and pins.

[Thrash13]

The Newport Cup is the only competitive golf event I play in each year. Other than that, I just play rounds for fun with friends.

I'm already looking forward to the 2007 Newport Cup, even if my team is 0-2 so far in the event. :/

[BigAl5150]

I played in an enjoyable tournament last week...

Hey, me too!

The 2006 Newport Cup was the first tournament golf I have ever played (I play a couple of scrambles/year and have one Skins Game with some other buddies but nothing this intense) and it was by far the best tournament/outing I have ever played in. I played like (1-4-0) but had a great time. My preparation for the 2007 Newport Cup begins today.

[iacas]

There's a tournament I'm dying to play in that's held each year at Oakmont (yes, THE Oakmont). It's $2300 for a team of 4 and includes playing at Oakmont, lunch, and a dinner banquet that night.

I'll play!

[FAHooGolfs]

I'll play!

Sold! You know anyone that could sponsor us so we don't have to fork out $800 a person or whatever it is? If I recall correctly, about 80% of the total fee is tax deductible.

[iacas]

Sold! You know anyone that could sponsor us so we don't have to fork out $800 a person or whatever it is? If I recall correctly, about 80% of the total fee is tax deductible.

If I play, I'd pay for myself. I don't think we're going to get a sponsor to pay us to play golf. We're not THAT good.

[J.P.]

Hey! That's not that bad a price! $575 per person times four is the $2300 you said it costs. To play Oakmont! Plus the food & prizes! I guess its just one round of golf but hey, Pebble is $450 now & they don't have the Bud girls and aren't giving you anything for that matter!

[FAHooGolfs]

If I play, I'd pay for myself. I don't think we're going to get a sponsor to pay us to play golf. We're not THAT good.

I wasn't talking about paying us to play golf, I was thinking more along the lines of how some corporations or groups will sponsor teams in charity tournaments for the recognition\advertisement\etc. Of course, I'm sure they'd want to toss in a player or two but I think someone might be willing to do it. Nevertheless, when\if I get the application again, I'll be sure to let you know.

Hey! That's not that bad a price! $575 per person times four is the $2300 you said it costs. To play Oakmont! Plus the food & prizes! I guess its just one round of golf but hey, Pebble is $450 now & they don't have the Bud girls and aren't giving you anything for that matter!

I think I misquoted the total price... it's $3200 instead of $2300... out of that $3200, $2800 is tax deductible (or $700 out of the $800 per person). I still don't think its that bad of a deal, especially because anybody can get on Pebble if they pay... not everyone can get on Oakmont.

[Wood]

I'm still very interested in playing this event. I was telling a buddy about it (scratch) and he was also really interested. Looking like maybe a good foresome. I'll e-mail you tomorrow.

[HappyGilmore134]

I played in an enjoyable tournament last week...

But Thats Golf U Just Have 2 Deal With It So What If U Get Beat, Just Play Aswell As U Can And Shake The Guys Hand If HE Wins, Or Play In Better Tournaments For 5 Hcp Or Less!