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1. Ronald Kirkman

   

   40 posts
   
   6/30/2016 8:06 PM

   Greetings;
   
   If possible, I would like the 2017 dates for the GCSAA golf tournament and GIS. Would like dates for the scramble or bramble and the name and location of golf courses if possible. I will be playing in the super seniors if GCSAA still has that event. If not, what ever event I am eligible for. I am in the planning stages with my wife and daughters for Orlando.
   
   Thanks for your help.
   
   Capt.Kirk
   Retired Alien
   Needham Golf Club
   Needham, MA

   
   
   
   
2. Corey Eastwood

   

   80 posts
   
   7/1/2016 11:07 AM

   Capt.
   
   I thought they banned sandbaggers a few years ago.
   
   2 down after 2

   
   Corey Eastwood CGCS, Stockton Golf & CC, Retired
   
   
3. Peter Grass

   

   0 posts
   
   7/2/2016 9:07 AM

   Hello Capt.
   
   The dates for the entire events are February 4-9, 2017. I or someone from staff will get more specifics in a reply after the 4th holiday but I wanted to give you what I do know now.
   
   "Typically", the 4-Ball would be Saturday the 4th, Shamble Sunday the 5th, Classic and Championship (both 2 day events) the 5th/6th. The Education Conference and GIS will be Monday thru Thursday 6th-9th.
   
   The golf host hotel and courses I do not have but we will share whatever we can about that here early next week.
   
   I look forward to the events and am glad to hear you are interested in participating, also having your family get together for some fun with you while in Orlando.
   
   Peter Grass, CGCS
   GCSAA President
   Hilands Golf Club
   Billings, MT

   
   
   
   
4. Ronald Kirkman

   

   40 posts
   
   7/5/2016 12:07 PM

   Thank You Peter;
   
   That gives me a good window to plan for the event.
   
   My daughters are not that young, ages are 56, 52, and 42. They have to plan care for a dog about 5 cats and four horses and two ponies. The grandchildren can help out but they work and live to far away.
   
   
   
   Now Corey;
   
   Yes, I did have you 2 down after 2 but what you fail to mention - I was 3 down after 9. The back side I only lost a couple down. I think the tournament was in San Antonio or maybe San Diego. Now, why don't you dig down in those DEEP pockets of yours and play in the GCSAA Tournament in Orlando. Just leave your one iron home.
   
   Capt. Kirk
   Retired Alien
   Needham Golf Club
   Needham, MA

   
   
   
   
5. Peter Bowman

   

   11 posts
   
   7/5/2016 10:07 PM

   Capt/Corey,
   
   If you both play, in the same flight, in the same group, I will gladly caddy for you both.
   
   Capt., you can use the nickel I took from you as a ball marker.

   
   
   
   
6. Jim Cummins

   

   0 posts
   
   7/6/2016 10:07 AM

   Hello and thank you for your interest in the 2017 GCSAA Golf Championships!
   
   The host hotel is the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Resort. Golf courses will be Grande Lakes, Orange County National, Shingle Creek and Celebration Golf Club.
   
   The schedule will be 4Ball (Saturday, February 4th), Championship/Classic/Shamble (Sunday, February 5th), Championship/Classic (Monday, February 6th).
   
   I hope this helps.. Feel free to contact my office for further questions at 800-472-7878 x5148.
   
   Looking forward to seeing you there!
   
   Jim Cummins, Tournament Director

   
   
   
   
7. Ronald Kirkman

   

   40 posts
   
   7/6/2016 2:07 PM

   Greetings Mr. Cummins;
   
   Thank you for the information;
   
   One more question - What is a Shamble? Sorry, I have another question - All the divisions and senior divisions will be over on Sunday?? Yes ---- No I know the championship will be played on Monday.
   
   Thank You -
   
   Mr. Peter Bowman - You mean to tell me you still have that nickel you won from me on my home golf course?
   
   You gents from California should take it easy on me.
   
   Capt. Kirk
   Retired Alien
   Needham Golf Club
   Needham, MA
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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8. Melvin Waldron

   

   43 posts
   
   7/6/2016 3:07 PM

   Ronald Kirkman said: Greetings Mr. Cummins;
   
   Thank you for the information;
   
   One more question - What is a Shamble? Sorry, I have another question - All the divisions and senior divisions will be over on Sunday?? Yes ---- No I know the championship will be played on Monday.
   
   Thank You -
   
   Mr. Peter Bowman - You mean to tell me you still have that nickel you won from me on my home golf course?
   
   You gents from California should take it easy on me.
   
   Capt. Kirk
   Retired Alien
   Needham Golf Club
   Needham MA

   
   
   A shamble means, that everyone hits a drive, you take the best one and play your own ball in from there. That's how we play a shamble anyway, I think Super Seniors should get to hit from the kids markers, then the Capt.'s. team will be hitting wedges for second shots. Wouldn't help me, I would still be lucky to par due to my 3 putting.
   
   Mel

   
   Melvin H. Waldron III, CGCS, Horton Smith Golf Course, City of Springfield/Greene County MO
   
   
9. Peter Bowman

   

   11 posts
   
   7/7/2016 4:07 PM

   Ronald Kirkman said: Greetings Mr. Cummins;
   
   Mr. Peter Bowman - You mean to tell me you still have that nickel you won from me on my home golf course?
   
   You gents from California should take it easy on me.
   
   Capt. Kirk
   Retired Alien
   Needham Golf Club
   Needham, MA
   
   Yes, I do. Somewhere. I think it's wooden.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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10. Peter Grass

    

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    7/7/2016 9:07 PM

    Mel's description of a Shamble is correct. You can either form your own team or be paired randomly to meet new folks. That format is a new addition in the last few years and it has been selling out. It gives someone a chance for a one day fun event, or combine with the 4 ball then still be able to attend the full 4 days of Conference/Seminars/GIS.
    
    To play in the Classic which is the flighted event (includes the Seniors and Super Seniors), that is a 2 day, Sunday and Monday commitment.
    
    We look forward to a great event in Orlando, welcoming back those who play every year, those who have played in the past and certainly any new participants to any of the 4 format options.
    
    Peter Grass, CGCS
    GCSAA President
    Hilands Golf Club
    Billings, MT

    
    
    
    
11. Steven Huffstutler

    

    11 posts
    
    7/26/2016 1:07 PM

    We need to make plans for a meet up while everyone is in Florida. My time is limited as that's high season for us, but I would like a chance to take a swing at a couple of you.
    
    Steve

    
    
    
    
12. Keith Lamb

    

    3 posts
    
    7/26/2016 2:07 PM

    Steven Huffstutler, CGCS said: We need to make plans for a meet up while everyone is in Florida. My time is limited as that's high season for us, but I would like a chance to take a swing at a couple of you.
    
    Steve

    
    
    I always in Florida and I'm still waiting for you to take a shot at me Huff.