2006 MidWest GolfWRX Outing is Approaching!

[Golfchicago]

Ignon, what is the best time for college golfers to make the travel?

[exlinegolf]

There are alot of great resorts in the Midwest.  I think it should be centerely located so more can take advantage and priced right.  I guess i'm not so concerned about the quality of a "great" course as much as I would enjoy the comradire of the group.

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Forget the spot. 3Days in Fort Lauderdale, 36 a day is the way to go. I have organized one for the last 4 years. Golf Heaven/Getaway. Bonaventure, Jacaronda, Inverrary & 1 day @ Doral Blue Monster. You can't beat it, when you're like the Northeast & Midwest & Jan, 0 degrees & much snow for 4-5 months and the avg temp on FLL is high 70's as well as hangin in South Beach!!!!!!!!!

[schneck1977]

I'm working on a move up to Southern MN. If it works out I'm definitely in. Even if it doesn't i still might be in, my parents still live in Bloomington IL. Chicago is close to their.

[utopiapga]

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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Where you talking about playing?

I would love to play Cog Hill Dubs Dread again. My dream course would be Butler National if you know a member. I grew up in Aurora and went to the Western open every year for 10 years straight when I was a kid.

[JHR]

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

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Terry, maybe before that, you might get some new clients!!!!

[utopiapga]

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. :drinks:

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Anyone got a hook up at Kemper Lakes?

Another dream course.........

[cpa49707]

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

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Terry, maybe before that, you might get some new clients!!!!

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I could bring my laptop and do taxes on the turn LOL

[Lord Thomas]

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. :drinks:

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Anyone got a hook up at Kemper Lakes?

Another dream course.........

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Kemper Lakes is a public course, so that shouldn't be too hard to organize an outing on.

 

-Thomas

[BEND OF THE RIVER GC]

Count me in!

 

Have PINGS, will travel!

[Yellow Jacket]

Ignon, what is the best time for college golfers to make the travel?

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Trying to factor in Chicago weather, I would assume we're talking summer. After 2nd week of May, most college kids are out. Georgia Tech finishes the spring semester on May 5th so I'll be a college grad at that point :drinks:

 

If we're talking earlier, then you're looking at Spring break, which is pretty popular for the 3rd week of May, 19-25.

[Daly]

I just thought I'd let you know that Crystal Tree is reconstructing their 14th and 15th holes. They are entirely mud right now. I was there last week and a staff member there said it would not be finished for a while. I highly doubt sod would be planted now, so if you guys want to play all 18 you may need to delay the outing.

Daly

[Jim_0068]

I just thought I'd let you know that Crystal Tree is reconstructing their 14th and 15th holes.  They are entirely mud right now.  I was there last week and a staff member there said it would not be finished for a while.  I highly doubt sod would be planted now, so if you guys want to play all 18 you may need to delay the outing.

Daly

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Hi Frank, I'm in! :drinks:

 

Nice playing with you today, can't wait to do it again.

 

Jim

[Golf31]

This sounds like a great idea. I feel that Chicago would be the best location for this outing due to the fact that it is easy to get to by air or land. I'm not sure about the track. We should also give TPC Deere Run a chance. Great course and very affordable.

[Golfchicago]

I just thought I'd let you know that Crystal Tree is reconstructing their 14th and 15th holes.  They are entirely mud right now.  I was there last week and a staff member there said it would not be finished for a while.  I highly doubt sod would be planted now, so if you guys want to play all 18 you may need to delay the outing.

Daly

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Hi Daly, I look into it! We can always get another course. No problem if need be.

[Golfchicago]

I just thought I'd let you know that Crystal Tree is reconstructing their 14th and 15th holes.  They are entirely mud right now.  I was there last week and a staff member there said it would not be finished for a while.  I highly doubt sod would be planted now, so if you guys want to play all 18 you may need to delay the outing.

Daly

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Just talked to my buddy over at CT and you are right. They hope to have it ready by summer. We will take that off the list. It is not worth the gamble. So we are back to the drawing board!

[mtk469]

We could do it in NE Indiana. We have some great tracks in Fort Wayne area.

Cherry Hill, Autumn Ridge, Chestnut Hills- Fort Wayne

 

Cobblestone, Noblehawk - Kendalville

 

Glen Darin Hills - Angola

 

Rock Hollow - Peru (Chris Smiths Parents own this)

 

Oh and we also have an Airport !!!

 

Matt

[TourPro21]

i'm down... to the member at Prestwick i actually live in Frankfort, IL... i say we play Harborside International... all of the private courses in the Chicagoland area aren't anything spectacular, they're all just average private clubs... unless you play Medinah or Chicago Golf Club or Butler??? haha

[Backspin9]

Put me down as a yes. I had a good time at Dubs even though the course was soggy and my play was less than stellar that day.

 

Anywhere in the Chicago area is fine with me.

[TourPro21]

also... let me know when and where you guys want to play i'm sure there are a lot of people on this forum that are located in the chicagoland area with many connections, but i also know some people too, so keep me in mind thanks, kyle

[Golfchicago]

Put me down as a yes.  I had a good time at Dubs even though the course was soggy and my play was less than stellar that day.

 

Anywhere in the Chicago area is fine with me.

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Hey Hey welcome to the site. You are in brother, Ill keep ya posted!

[illinikyle]

I would definitely play in Chicago. I'd be willing to pay a bit more of a premium if you could get us on one of the topnotch chicago area clubs. The money would be worth an opportunity to play one of the more exclusive courses. I am always looking for a chance to play a top 100 type course.

[Golfchicago]

Kyle, I agree. We will try to do something cool. Keep ya posted.

[FairwayFred]

Count me in! I vote for Chicago GC LOL :tongue: :grin: :cheesy:

[rhersch]

I'm in for Chicago

[Golfchicago]

Im thinking of setting up the actual event day at a 100 dollar price range course and then make a second day available at a course like Olympia Fields. It would be especially helpful for those out of towners staying for the weekend. They could get in two rounds and make the trip worth while. Thoughts? Interest?

[the_krulatz]

I would like very much to be notified if any such golf outing will take place....thanks much in advance!

[illinikyle]

Im thinking of setting up the actual event day at a 100 dollar price range course and then make a second day available at a course like Olympia Fields. It would be especially helpful for those out of towners staying for the weekend. They could get in two rounds and make the trip worth while. Thoughts? Interest?

 

 

Olympia Fields would be a good option - especially the north course.

[Golfchicago]

I would be very interested, but try to keep it somewhat affordable, there are plenty of public courses which are just as nice as private ones, even if private, im still in. We ought to set up a playing partner forum like a month before so that people can find playing partners of their age/proffession/ability level. I dont want to get owned by some guy in his seventees and look like an a**.

Mike,, grst idea. When it gets close to the tournament, I will start appropiately matching everybody up.

[shoe295]

Im thinking of setting up the actual event day at a 100 dollar price range course and then make a second day available at a course like Olympia Fields. It would be especially helpful for those out of towners staying for the weekend. They could get in two rounds and make the trip worth while. Thoughts? Interest?

 

 

That would be marvelous! I could definitely get excited about a deal like that.

[Angenend]

The First Annual Golf WRX Florida's Junior Event. Sound groovy or what? :-D Stickman and I are your first two contestants.