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.

June 24th
Prestwick CC Frankfort ,Il.(approximately 50 minutes south of downtown Chicago)
Sponsored by Tour Edge and Path Pro
BBQ and blues concert to follow


Golf and cart 98.00 (101.00 if paypaled)
Golf, cart, bbq and blues concert 118.00 ( 121.65 if paypaled)
send check to
Frank Montro
p.o. box 1206
Frankfort,il. 60423

or send paypal to montrof@aol.com

I would be interested. Just tell me where and when.

I was wondering if there could be a First Annual Golfwrx Invitational.

Frank, put me down (as long as we don't have to putt those shag rugs at Dubs again!). And, try to stay for all 18 this time.

I would be interested in a golf outing.

John and I talked about getting a Michigan members golf outing together sometime next year. But this sounds even better with a larger group to draw upon.

Keep us posted

Hell, I'll make the flight out there if you guys are going to do something.

You guys can't have all the fun

What needs to happen is there needs to be more than one, if we can do them by regions, then if you can't make one, you have an opportunity to make one of the others.

I'm liking it Jerry!!!!!

LOL You got it Joel!!!!! We will play a solid private track that will have good greens. Dubs was inconsisent and slow. It was an unpleasant surprise.

Definately interested... Let's make it happen boys

I played #2 there on Saturday, and the greens were very slow, I was surprised do to the golf club that it is. I was a bit disappointed.

I'm in.

I played in the Chicagoland BSG outing and would love to get in on a GOLFWRX event!

Keep me updated. I can attend as long as my schedule permits or if it isn't too far away.

I've met many very nice guys that frequent this board.

I'd be willing to play in it, unless the price was prohibitive.

Let's make this happen.

-Thomas

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

We could probably throw this party at a course like Crystal Tree in Orland Park. The course is awesome and is always in great condition and the greens are fast, not like Cog!!To do it at Olympia with a big turn out would require board approval and could be difficult but not impossible. Crystal would cost 100 with cart. Very affordable and Nickc445 would tell you a beautiful track. Well worth the drive.

JHR, I can get us on a private track in the Chicago area. That would be the easiest spot to control the outing for me. Other ideas?

I am a member at TPC, so we can play any TPC in the country, or world for that matter.

If some one wants to play at a TPC, let me know, I can make arrangements for you to play any of them, even the private ones.

I have no preferences, I was thinking you have 4 courses in Kohler, with the Whistling Straits, and Black Wolf Run.

Michigan has the TreeTops, but not close to an airport.

I am just throwing ideas, we have enough time, we can do whatever we want.

Nice picks!!!!!!!! I have no problem with those picks. What is the costs??

I don't know, I am not trying to talk anyone into going anywhere. I like Chicago as well. I just think if it is going to happen anywhere, there is alot to do. We would need a headcount, confirmation from those interested, a location, what is everyones budgets if any?

I am not trying to be the front guy on this, I will assist, and can get my assistant to make arrangements and that sort of stuff. If i need to take the lead I can do that as well. We will be trying to coordinate people from all walks and locations, i would just want to make sure it is done right.

I looked at Whistling packages, they are quite pricey, I am not terribly concerned with costs but I know some are. Frank , I would think any decent course is going to be around $100 a player ( don't want to count out any woman that might be interested) hotel will be $75-$100 a night, would you want a multiday outing? Let everyone make their own arrangements other then golf?

Sorry, I just know that this could be a very large undertaking.

I am open for anything. What does everyone interested want to do. Lets hear some ideas.

John.

Frank, I looked at that Crystal Tree on line, looks nice, do you belong there? Do they do outings there? What are the green fees?

No Im a member at Prestwick. Ive got several buddies who are members there. Our course has a great relationship with the course. I wont have a problem there.

Count me in gentlemen..where ever it winds up in Wi or Il I'm close..just a thought is that the Kohler courses are $$$ and would create budget issues for some. Add a ton of cash if you're staying at the resort. Something in the $100 rather than the $300 range would be more to my liking. Although for a chance to play the Straits with the guys from this board I'd not have a problem.

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.

One thing to consider is travel, for those who aren't within driving distance but would like to join in on the fun. Personally I think Chicago area is by far the best for travelers as it's the easiest to fly into, just about anywhere in the US can get a cheap airfare to Chicago. And there's plenty of stuff for the non-golfers (i.e. my wife) to do.

I'd definitely be interested in making the trip from Baltimore for an outing. My wife and I like to take 2-3 "long weekends" a year, with enough lead time I'm sure I can talk her into going back to Chicago

I am in. Or at least I think I am. My wife loves it when I leave town to golf.

Seriously though I would love to make it. I will make room.

$100

Lots of " i'm ins", but no suggetsions for anything.

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.

I'm good friends with the head greens superintendent at Egypt Valley in Grand Rapids. THey have been playing a senior event their for years. I'm sure I could get us on there. Its a private course and really nice.

Agreed. Lets see who is interested and where they are located to find the most convienent location. The Chicago area worked well for the BSg outing. Oddly enought the course didnt work well.

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

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

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!

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?

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.

[quote=birdieboy52,Sep 4 2005, 07:42 AM]
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.

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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!!

I'm in.

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.

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

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.

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

Thats great.

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

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.

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

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.

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