2006 MidWest GolfWRX Outing is Approaching!

[birdieboy52]

What would be the preferred spot? Michigan, Chicago, Wisconsin. Someone start a poll about locations where everyone is coming from and choice of destination.

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With that small geographic area, let's give Frank some ideas

 

Point O'woods

Dunes

Butler National

Rich Harvest

Beverly

Shoreacres

Milwaukee CC

Black Sheep

Chicago Golf Club

Olympia Fields

 

I think any of those low end clubs would be happy to have us paying customers. make sure you wear freshy ironed jeans :clapping:

[Epicycle]

I'm game for an outing. I'm fairly new to the Chicagoland Golf scene so I can't make a ton of suggestions. I enjoyed the Bolingbrook Golf Club track the other day, though it is a bit young and I'm not sure others would like to pay that much if it wasn't perfect. I heard that the Pheasant Run ( http://www.pheasantrun.com/golf/links_course.htm ) links course is better and cheaper than Bolingbrook. Has anyone played it? It looks really nice on the site ... I'll have to scope it out soon.

 

Anyhow, I'm in and will start scoping out some courses.

 

Sean

[Golfchicago]

Frank, have you ever played Deere Run? I wanted to go play it last weekend when I was there, but its a bit of a drive from Chicago. Any thoughts on playing there. I can get us on as a member of TPC Michigan. TPC has some pretty nice set-ups for outings.

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JHR,

 

I havent played it but I attended the PGA event there. Yeah it would be a great course to have the event at, no doubt!

[Golfchicago]

What would be the preferred spot? Michigan, Chicago, Wisconsin. Someone start a poll about locations where everyone is coming from and choice of destination.

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With that small geographic area, let's give Frank some ideas

 

Point O'woods

Dunes

Butler National

Rich Harvest

Beverly

Shoreacres

Milwaukee CC

Black Sheep

Chicago Golf Club

Olympia Fields

 

I think any of those low end clubs would be happy to have us paying customers. make sure you wear freshy ironed jeans :clapping:

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Birdie, those courses are very exclusive and it would be difficult to get a large group off those courses and you are looking at paying 200 to 250, but I like your taste, brother!

I think we shouls look to spend 100 to 150 tops for the first year, so that we appeal to a bigger audience. Ageed?

[birdieboy52]

Birdie, those courses are very exclusive and it would be difficult to get a large group off those courses and you are looking at paying 200 to 250, but I like your taste, brother!

I think we shouls look to spend 100 to 150 tops for the first year, so that we appeal to a bigger audience. Ageed?

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I agree, I was just yanking your chain.

 

Other than your place or Crystal Tree, here's some other places that IMHO are usually in good /very good condition, principally in the are of green quality: (trying to keep to the price range also)

 

Cantigny-although not one of my favorites-I think the design is weak

Thunderhawk

The Glen

Stonewall Orchard

Prairie Landing

Oak Grove-long drive as it's west of Antioch, Il.

Makray Memorial-Great redesign of an old goat pasture in Barrington and a brand new clubhouse

Midlane-this might be a more appropriate course for a wide range of handicaps although it doesn't have the WOW factor of other courses

Ruffled Feathers-haven't been there in at least 5 years but I still hear good reviews of the course conditions

Mistwood-although they do not have the dining/bar facilities of other course mentioned here

The Bog-Saukville, Wi

Pine Meadow

Geneva National

Harborside

White Deer Run

 

Where this outing ends up at, is certainly dependent upon the location of attendees, so as to reduce driving time. :clapping:

[TourEdgeExotics]

Birdie, those courses are very exclusive and it would be difficult to get a large group off those courses and you are looking at paying 200 to 250, but I like your taste, brother!

I think we shouls look to spend 100 to 150 tops for the first year, so that we appeal to a bigger audience. Ageed?

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I agree, I was just yanking your chain.

 

Other than your place or Crystal Tree, here's some other places that IMHO are usually in good /very good condition, principally in the are of green quality: (trying to keep to the price range also)

 

If Golf Chicago can get us Crystal Tree or one of the other privates in his area I think we should take him up on it. I have played Crystal Tee and it's a great track with phenomenal greens. If we put together this Golfwrx outing I would be willing to donate some Exotics for Longest Drive, Closest To The Pin, Low Gross etc. Also for a raffle, so anyone can have a chance to win. I would also be willing to set up on the range with Demos so everyone can try the Exotics etc. In 2006 this would include the new Exotics Driver and some other surprises we may have for you in that division! ( FYI: Limited Release around Nov. 5th of this year for the Exotics Driver )

 

Cantigny-although not one of my favorites-I think the design is weak

Thunderhawk

The Glen

Stonewall Orchard

Prairie Landing

Oak Grove-long drive as it's west of Antioch, Il.

Makray Memorial-Great redesign of an old goat pasture in Barrington and a brand new clubhouse

Midlane-this might be a more appropriate course for a wide range of handicaps although it doesn't have the WOW factor of other courses

Ruffled Feathers-haven't been there in at least 5 years but I still hear good reviews of the course conditions

Mistwood-although they do not have the dining/bar facilities of other course mentioned here

The Bog-Saukville, Wi

Pine Meadow

Geneva National

Harborside

White Deer Run

 

Where this outing ends up at, is certainly dependent upon the location of attendees, so as to reduce driving time. :clapping:

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[TourEdgeExotics]

Sorry about the bad insert on my reply. ( Not enough coffee yet this morning!! )

 

Repeat of what I mistakenly inserted in the middle of the post I was replying to:

 

"If Golf Chicago can get us Crystal Tree or any of the other privates in his area, we should take him up on it! I have played Crystal Tree and it is a great track with phenomenal greens! If we can get together a Golfwrx outing in the area, I would be willing to donate Exotics for Longest Drive, Closest To The Pin, Low Gross etc. Also for a raffle, so everyone could have a chance to win. I would also be willing to set up on the range before we play with Demos, so everyone can have a chance to hit the Exotics. In 2006 this would include the new Exotics Driver and some other surprises we might have for you in that division in 2006! ( FYI: The Exotics Driver will debut with a limited release on Nov. 5th of this year! )"

 

Hope this helps to enhance the event!!

[Hifade]

I'm in.

 

 

do we have an interest in a 2006 midwest golf outing???  Believe me I will get us on a top notch private track. I know it is early, but I'd like to start now to see who is intersted.

 

JC or Richard please make this a sticky

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[birdieboy52]

Someone mentioned Egypt Valley in Grand Rapdis, Mi., and here's an update for all.

 

I've contacted a buddy of mine who is a member. All outings mut be on Monday, and we would need to reserve a day now for next year. If this is a site of interest as the interest level firms up, I can provide contact information. I do not have any idea of cost but $65-$80 sounds familiar for a guest fee.

[Golfchicago]

Someone mentioned Egypt Valley in Grand Rapdis, Mi., and here's an update for all.

 

I've contacted a buddy of mine who is a member.  All outings mut be on Monday, and we would need to reserve a day now for next year.  If this is a site of interest as the interest level firms up, I can provide contact information. I do not have any idea of cost but $65-$80 sounds familiar for a guest fee.

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Check on those Monday outings. Most private tracks rquire a minimum of around 80 golfers. Do they have a similar requirement.

[JHR]

I posted some pictures of TPC Michigan on here today, I can check on costs for there , and I belong to another course here in Michigan called Indianwood that has two courses as well, but i like the idea of going to Chicago, much better night life.

[Golfchicago]

So far as early as it is and as young as this website is, there is some defiinite interest in this idea. So far here is a snapshot of who is interested in playing.

 

 

TheLastDon

Easyyy

Golfchicago

JHR

CPA49707

Birdieboy52

Epicycle

Touredgeexotics

Hifade

illinikyle

Oldpalchamp

Nearfall152

Jumpman14

3jackanono

br61

Lord Thomas

Shoe295

ithawk

raehtz10

ignonoglast

Jim_0068

Goose

Shook23

utopiapga

pingnickelirons

Tourpro21

Backspin9

Fairwayfred

Rhersch

[JHR]

Thats great.

[Golfchicago]

If everyone can start chiming in where they are from, we can start figuring out where to pick the location.

[Flo37]

There is a remote possibility I would be able to do it. Very remote. it would depend on if it's in Chicago and what the date is. Also would depend on the cost hopefully under $100. BTW I'm in Minnesota just outside St. Paul. A minnesota outing would be perfect. :clapping:

[Lord Thomas]

I'm originally from Detroit, but I'm going to school in Milwaukee, so Chicago would be perfect.....especially if we pick the weekend I'm coming home from school.

 

-Thomas

[dags27]

Hey guys have you considered minnesota golf courses? Cedar Valley is a great course, has 27 holes, it will accomodate a large group of people. Here is the site www.cedarvalleymn.com Also try this one too bemidjigolf.com, dacotahridge.com, breezypointresort.com, chaskamn.com, stonebrooke.com. They are not that expensive.

[birdieboy52]

Someone mentioned Egypt Valley in Grand Rapdis, Mi., and here's an update for all.

 

I've contacted a buddy of mine who is a member.  All outings mut be on Monday, and we would need to reserve a day now for next year.  If this is a site of interest as the interest level firms up, I can provide contact information. I do not have any idea of cost but $65-$80 sounds familiar for a guest fee.

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Check on those Monday outings. Most private tracks rquire a minimum of around 80 golfers. Do they have a similar requirement.

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Egypt Valley is completely booked for 2006 and is 1/3 booked for 2007.

[cpa49707]

Im From Alpena In northeast michigan so no matter where its at, it will be a trex for me :clapping:

[Goose]

I would love to play in the outing...i know its early...i would have to check with my parents...If its in Chicago i have an uncle that lives just outside of chi town which would make it easy coming from philly

[slicktry]

I wouldn't mind coming to the outing. MN or WI sounds a whole lot better as it would be a 7-12 hr. drive. :fool: Bemidji has a ton of good golf courses at fairly decent prices. (plus fishing!!!!)

 

God Bless

Jer

[Golfchicago]

I would love to play in the outing...i know its early...i would have to check with my parents...If its in Chicago i have an uncle that lives just outside of chi town which would make it easy coming from philly

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Goose, where does your uncle live?

[Goose]

i believe he lives in northbrook,ill.

[Golfchicago]

Goose, nice part of the world!

[shook23]

I'd be interested if it was around Chicago. I can talk the GF to going cause we love the city and nightlife, and it's cheap to fly into.

[Golfchicago]

Good point. Maybe the first year we will keep it simple and keep it in the Chicago area and then expand from there.

[ithawk]

I'm in depending on where it is held at. I am SE Iowa (Iowa City) so Chicago would work for me or there are some nice tracks in Iowa also.

[cpa49707]

lets make it after April 15th. I wan't everyone to get their taxes filed before we have a golf outing :fool:

[raehtz10]

Chicago sounds like a perfect place. It is a very large place for everyone to meet, and then we aren't all stuck in the middle of nowhere when we are done playing :fool:

[Yellow Jacket]

Depending on what time of year this is held, all us college golfers could make the trip