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| Man O' War Clubhouse |
Basic Information -
We are approaching two weeks til Myrtle. Be reminded that with our golf package this year, lunch is included Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We also get a couple of free beers at the clubhouse those days also. Breakfast is NOT included.
The way this works, once we check in at the course with the golf vouchers, meal and drink vouchers will be given to us. I have the golf vouchers.
On Friday we need to meet at Man O' War (see info. below for directions). The New River Valley crew plans on arriving Friday around noon. I will check in at the pro shop upon arrival to get the vouchers, so we can get our lunch that day prior to playing golf.
Our first tee time at Man O' War on Friday is 1:56 and we'll need to
group up before hand for pairings, etc. Hopefully all will arrive in
time for lunch.
Man O' War is at 5601 Leeshire Boulevard, in Carolina Forest (about
a 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile west of the entrance to Legends off of Rt. 501). From 501 turn
at the light into Carolina Forest (Carolina Forest Blvd.). After
approx. 1/2 mile, turn left at the school. At the fork, Man O War is on
the right.
We can check in at Legends after the first round.
After each round, I will distribute the prize money for the day. The winning team receives $160 each day. In the event of a tie I propose we declare a definitive winner based on a tie-breaker (going with the lowest score on the #1 handicap hole and if still tied, moving to #2 handicap, the #3 until a winner is determined). Like last year at Heathland, if there is a tie and we cannot complete the round due to weather, the money will be split.
I might even have another award up my sleeve.
For dinners on Saturday and Sunday, we will follow the tradition of spaghetti and jambalaya respectively. Randy and Brent have already coordinated the transporting of the spaghetti sauce from Northern VA.
After conversation with a few people, we will go with this rooming list...
1 - T Wilson, K Burhdorf, K Mathers, G Dunn
2 - D Lane, CK Allen, M Tadyk, G Jones
3 - R Haswell, C Higgins, D Dentsen, T Isenberg
4 - T Haswell, M Thompson, B Swarthout, M Neebe
I will announce pairings (basically random) on May 25.
Rules for the course -
We do have to get to courses early. It is suggested that we arrive no later than 20 minutes before the first tee time. I tend to go by the half hour rule. It does take time to unload cars, get balls, tees, etc. together, load up carts and get out to the tees, etc. What you do with the extra few minutes (practice putting, go to the range, go to the john, check out the pro shop or try to get a preview of the cart girls) is up to you. I will have directions to courses for people and I'm sure some will have GPS in their cars.
No metal spikes allowed. I know most people have gotten rid of metal spikes by now, but just in case.....................
No jeans allowed.
Collared shirts are required. No one has trouble with mock turtles, just make sure there are no t-shirts.
Condos do have washers/dryers, so don't hesitate to pack light and do laundry there.
In an unusual situation in Myrtle Beach, at our first three courses, coolers are allowed.
When we go to Heather Glen, we will have to go without coolers. So, be subtle if you take beer on the course. Some have coolers in bags which seem to be OK. Of course, you can buy beverages at the course. Telling the starter that the cooler doesn't have beer, but contains your insulin might work at some public course in Virginia, but the starters in MB will ask to look in the cooler.
Remember to bring any medication you need. That includes aspirin, Pepto or anything else for your stomach or head.
Pool and Common Sense Rules -
Remember to take sun screen to the pool.
Stories from a couple of years ago will be told - relax and enjoy others stupidity.
No glass bottles allowed at the pool.
If you do go to a gentleman's club, don't spend more money that night than you do for golf and lodging.
What happens in Myrtle, stays in Myrtle.
