RI AM tour

[bmoney003]

Hey guys

 

anyone else playing in these events? The registration for membership is free for this year only...

 

I am excited to delve into the tourney scene.

 

RIAMTOUR.com

[Imp]

*raises hand* Signed up for Meadow Brook, the 2 day at the Ranch, and LoI North.

--kC

[bmoney003]

cool Ill get to meet you;.

Ill be in FLA for the meadowbrook....Im interested in the ranch but not sure if i can make both days..and its a hike.

i cant do weekdays until summer

probably gonna do triggs or crystal lake

[Imp]

I won't be doing any weekdays with the exception of the nicer courses (I prefer to bank my vacation time, but still might make a couple to some nice courses). I was sad when they nixed TPC Boston, but hey, stuff happens.

Triggs is still a maybe right now.

--kC

[negolfking]

Signed up for Meadow Brook,See how it goes from there.

[bmoney003]

PLEASE report back on how they are...I am VERY curious!!

[Imp]

Will do. I like that they're using Blue Golf for tracking and reporting of scores and tourneys. Great system so far.

--kC

[KjBowen]

Playing meadowbrook tomorrow

[Imp]

What time are you going off? I was listed with 3 others for 11 something then go moved to 10:09. 2nd group? I'll take it! (Especially being able to get done and home to catch the end of the Masters)

--kC

[negolfking]

I'm going off at 10:27,not alot of groups so dont make to much of a differance any time.

[Imp]

Ok, good group to play with the 1st time out. Finished in 4.5 hrs. Could have been quicker. I was in 2nd group out and by 12, the 1st group was about 1.5-2 holes behind. But still a 4.5 hr tourney round is good. What I found weird is 2 of the other three in my foursome DQd themselves for not holing out. I don't know why they took themselves out...

We were all shooting horribly, hell, even as a 13.5hdp, I shot 100. (Ick) But my 100 that was more about my shot selection/misses and the course (really slow greens at Meadow Brook this time of year). 3-3 putts and a 4. :unamused:

--kC

[eastonball]

I was in the group in front of you. I was in the first tee time. And 4.5 hours for a round of tournament golf with a foursome in winds blowing 25-30mph isn't bad by any means. The geoup 2 holes ahead of us was because those guys are members of the course and know it like the back of their hands. They don't need to take the time and consideration over a shot that someone who has never seen the course before does. Also according to the AM Tour website, they try to keep Rounds under 5 hours. As it states, it's a tournament and should be treated as such. 4.5 is wayer under that allotted time. I'm glad you had fun. I did as well. It was pretty bad scoring conditions out there with the greens rolling terribly, the crazy wind gusts and the bad condition of the bunkers. But all in all it was a ton of fun. I'm looking forward to playing in future events.

[eastonball]

Also if anyone is on he fence about joining, right now it's free to join until Friday! So even if you're unsure if you can play in any events, joining is free for the next 5 days. So no lose to you if it turns out you can't play.

[negolfking]

Would have been a little happier shooting 100 then the 107 I put up,lost 2 balls on the first hole left and never got in a groove after that.The greens were real slow and bumpy and most of the bunkers had no rakes.Seems like the tour is run real well and can't wait until this Saturday to redeem myself.

[KjBowen]

I shot an 88 with 4 blow up holes.. had a lot of fun.. greens were rough.. bunkers were terrible.. wind was brutal.

Great times tho

[eastonball]

I'm contemplating playing Richmond on Saturday. Triggs in May could be fun. I'm from Providence, so the course isnt new to me. But its hit or miss on condition. Sometimes Triggs is in great shape, other times its just not too great.

[Imp]

Sorry.. wasn't complaining about a 'slow' pace of play. Like I said, 4.5 hrs was perfect for me as long as we kept up with you guys!! I only mentioned it because the starter came over to us saying you guys were behind... but when I looked at my watch we were on a decent pace.

Gonna be a fun year for sure, especially putting the faces to the screen names here.

--kC

[KjBowen]

I feel special. . Lol
I hit the first tee shot in the RI league

[eastonball]

The Conditions were tough. Im pretty shocked that the guy who won the stroke play shot a +8 off of a 10 handicap in those conditions.

[negolfking]

I played with the guy who won the stroke play,He plays to a 7.9 hc out of Alpine, he strikes the ball real well,longest club he hit on the par 3's was a pitching wedge.oh to be young again..

[Imp]

By the way, I've emailed Bryan to ask about gimmies. Two of the players I played with on Sunday didn't hole out. I later heard they DQed themselves. That's all well and good, if this was straight up stroke play. But it isn't.

I let Bryan know it didn't go unnoticed and hope that their "most likely scores" get posted to GHIN and if he could keep an eye out for their scores, since this club relies heavily on HDCP for scoring.

--kC

[Imp]

FYI: Not saying that they did or didn't score them at all, no way of knowing... but a lot of people had a bad day Sunday. Just not posting a score does more harm than good to their scores (among other things).

--kC

[eastonball]

Yeah. I sadly added my score from Sunday on the GHIN. It hurts the ego, but really at the end of the day, it's April... we have no where to go but up (Well scores down)

[KjBowen]

[quote name='Imp' timestamp='1366123901' post='6856467']
FYI: Not saying that they did or didn't score them at all, no way of knowing... but a lot of people had a bad day Sunday. Just not posting a score does more harm than good to their scores (among other things).

--kC
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I agree 100%

I generally shoot 77-82 .. I was closer to 77 early last year as I have battled some injuries lately.
I shot a 88 due to 4 blow up holes. I posted a 85 in accordance with ghin rules only allowing me a double bogey at worst. You must post all scores.. in my opinion if you dont post scores.. you are not being truthful and honest and your handicap should be invalid.

The conditions were very tough.. 2 club wind. Terrible greens and beyond terrible bunkers.. why there were no rakes is beyond me.

I will look to bounce back sunday at richmond cc.

Hopefully the course is in better condition

[bmoney003]

Awesome to hear!! I will be at triggs! I'd be out there sooner but I'm on vacation in Florida

[bmoney003]

just signed up for crystal lake.

will be siging up for triggs as well.

I am excited!

[KjBowen]

[quote name='bmoney003' timestamp='1366641088' post='6892727']
just signed up for crystal lake.

will be siging up for triggs as well.

I am excited!
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Hey.. im playing triggs as well. I gotta keep the good times rolling after I won Richmond yesterday. You will love the AMtour and triggs. Great guys so far in the tour

[Imp]

Yeah, congrats on the win!

Got off to a bad start and then the 4th hole was a killer. Knocked my concentration right out. (At that, being last group, getting hit into on that hole while looking for lost balls).

Speaking of hitting into... one of our guys in the last group hit into the group in front of us on 18, made the green. I go first and lay up (didn't see anyone ahead). Then he gets up, (still not seeing anyone... must have finished the hole), and in his backswing, we see the group ahead walking to the green from the bridge. too late to stop him. FORE! Didn't see anyone for when I hit nor when he was getting ready. *eek* Talk about an "oh crap" moment. Over the trees, over the pond. Landed between 2 players as they walked across from left to right on the green.

[KjBowen]

[quote name='Imp' timestamp='1366654060' post='6894159']
Yeah, congrats on the win!

Got off to a bad start and then the 4th hole was a killer. Knocked my concentration right out. (At that, being last group, getting hit into on that hole while looking for lost balls).

Speaking of hitting into... one of our guys in the last group hit into the group in front of us on 18, made the green. I go first and lay up (didn't see anyone ahead). Then he gets up, (still not seeing anyone... must have finished the hole), and in his backswing, we see the group ahead walking to the green from the bridge. too late to stop him. FORE! Didn't see anyone for when I hit nor when he was getting ready. *eek* Talk about an "oh crap" moment. Over the trees, over the pond. Landed between 2 players as they walked across from left to right on the green.
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Driving that green is a big shot. I thought about it but wanted to secure the round and ended up hitting iron for placement. That was a tough back 9.. a lot of tight doglegs.

[Imp]

There was a par four on the back that I *know* I could have reached in one with my 3W... (if I hit it straight) and I still laid up with a 6i. Risk/reward.

--kC