Michigan

[Wally Fairway]

Apparently May is a busier month than I thought, but as I said make plans and I will try to fit it in.

I'm out the first week of May, and out on May 15, May 26, and May 31 unless it was a relatively early tee time on those days.

[Braivo]

May 18th or 19th are the only available dates for me. Personally, I like the idea of doing it on a Friday (the 19th, perhaps) to kick off my weekend. 

[bkuehn1952]

@JonMA1 @Braivo @dennyjones @tlazzol @Wally Fairway @iacas 

Who would be able to make a Friday, May 19, date?  Figure late morning to allow some travel time?

One of the group is working on compiling some courses and cost estimates but if we tentatively pick a date we can work the day into our calendars.

[iacas]

19 minutes ago, bkuehn1952 said:

@JonMA1 @Braivo @dennyjones @tlazzol @Wally Fairway @iacas 

Who would be able to make a Friday, May 19, date?  Figure late morning to allow some travel time?

One of the group is working on compiling some courses and cost estimates but if we tentatively pick a date we can work the day into our calendars.

Not I, unfortunately. And fortunately, too, because…

May sucks mostly for that. I'll be gone the whole middle.

[tlazzol]

Eagle Eye                      May 12 To Sep 24         Open to May 11
18 Holes Fri – Sun                     $95                            $75
18 holes Mon – Thu                   $85                            $65

Hawk Hollow                  May 12 To Sep 24        Open to May 11
18 Holes Fri – Sun                      $69                            $45
18 holes Mon – Thu                    $59                            $40

Timber Ridge                 May  6 to Sep 25          Open to May  5
18 Holes                                      xxx                            $40 (Over 60, $33)
18 Holes Fri - Sun                       $60 (Over 60, $43)        xxx
18 Holes Mon - Thu                    $50                xxx

Forest Akers West         May 13 to Sep 26          Open to May 12       (2016 prices)
18 Holes Fri - Sun                       $64                            $44
18 Holes Mon - Thu                    $59                            $42

College Fields                May  1 to Sep 10      (price by tee time)  
18 Holes Sat - Sun                     Open-11am - $49 (55+, $39) ;       11am-3pm - $39 (55+, $29)
18 Holes Mon - Fri                     Open- 3pm  - $39 (55+, $29)

Forest Akers East           May 13 to Sep 26           Open to May 12       (2016 prices)
18 Holes Fri - Sun                       $31                             $30
18 Holes Mon - Thu                    $36                             $34

College Fields is a stern test.  Hawk Hollow is as well maintained as Eagle Eye.

I'm good for the 19th of May.

[JonMA1]

I shouldn't have any problem taking that day off. Cant' be 100% sure, but very likely.

[dennyjones]

I'm good there too.

[Wally Fairway]

Count me in for now (barring a work issue) - although honestly I can likely work part of the day, as all of those courses are within 20 minutes of the office.

[tlazzol]

Alert, I like to smoke cigars when I play. But if anyone in my group is sensitive to smoking I will not smoke.

[Braivo]

1 hour ago, tlazzol said:

Alert, I like to smoke cigars when I play. But if anyone in my group is sensitive to smoking I will not smoke.

I'll be in your group, I like to smoke cigars while playing. 

[JonMA1]

19 hours ago, tlazzol said:

Alert, I like to smoke cigars when I play. But if anyone in my group is sensitive to smoking I will not smoke.

Doesn't bother me in the least.

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You guys all seem pretty good. I'll struggle to break 100 on an unfamiliar course, but have no problem keeping up with pace of play. 

[bkuehn1952]

We will check back in a few weeks from now. Right now we are on for May 19.  Course tbd.

Start working on our games!

If anyone has a strong preference or suggestion on the course, speak up.

Edited March 25, 2017 by bkuehn1952

[Braivo]

8 hours ago, bkuehn1952 said:

We will check back in a few weeks from now. Right now we are on for May 19.  Course tbd.

Start working on our games!

If anyone has a strong preference or suggestion on the course, speak up.

I played Eagle Eye last year, it's beautiful and difficult. I wouldn't mind saving $26 and playing Hawk Hollow which is a well maintained track. 

[dennyjones]

I purchased a group golfer voucher for Timber Ridge for $25.   It's a nice course.

[tlazzol]

16 hours ago, dennyjones said:

I purchased a group golfer voucher for Timber Ridge for $25.   It's a nice course.

Just checked groupon.com.  They have a deal for "18-Hole Round of Golf with Cart for Four: Valid any time during the week. Valid starting at 1pm, Saturday and Sundays.  Promotional value expires Oct 15, 2017. Amount paid never expires. Limit 2 per person."  Price is $99 for four golfers, $55 for two.  With eight golfers it is a better deal than the senior rate (55yrs.+) of $29.  Web address for College Fields is https://www.collegefields.net/.

Edited March 26, 2017 by tlazzol
Add web address for College Fields Golf Club.

[bkuehn1952]

On 3/25/2017 at 7:52 AM, bkuehn1952 said:

We will check back in a few weeks from now. Right now we are on for May 19.  Course tbd.

Start working on our games!

If anyone has a strong preference or suggestion on the course, speak up.

@MSchott we are in the middle of an attempt to organize an outing in the Lansing area. Review the thread and let us know if you may be interested.

[MSchott]

Thank you. When you have some firm dates lined up, let me know and I will see if I can make it. As you know there are a number of fine courses in the area. I like Forest Akers West and College Fields. I haven't played Timber Ridge in 25 years but I remember it being quite nice.

[bkuehn1952]

We may have stumbled upon another member and I sent him a pm just now, @ignatiuswriter

Right now I am leaning toward College Fields on May 19. Cost and the fact that I have not played there (yes, a bit selfish but that's life )

@tlazzol pointed out the Groupon deal, which we can use for 4, 6 or 8 players.  If we have an odd number, one of us can sign up as a senior.  The average cost per member would be $25 to $28.

I can purchase the Groupon deal(s) once we have a tentative head count.  If someone can't make it, I will have plenty of time to use the deals later this year.

A tee time around 10 am should give all of us some time to drive and somewhat avoid rush hour.  Or do you think 11 am is better?

@JonMA1 @dennyjones @Braivo @Wally Fairway @MSchott