Could we make a decision here soon so that plans could be made soon? If there are enough of us, we could probably negotiate with a hotel for a good rate/package.

Skiadcock...one of the benefits of learning how to golf (and yes, I really do despite years of swearing I never would) was never having to do the gopher dance in public again! ;)

golf in Orlando
 

As commanded, I am suggesting the Golf do in Orlando in late Sept. early Oct. The advantages are :plenty of courses with all types of challenges (including gators), cheap airfares to MCO; ton of accomodations fitting just about everyone's memberships; very convenient for me :) ; and stuff for the non-golfers and offspring to do. Rates are low and the weather is still good that time of year with the exception of the unwelcome hurricane. Let me know what everyone thinks. Just a suggestion.

It's about time you showed up....if I didn't know better I'd think you've been hiding in Cgo for a few days or something ;)

But what in the world ( :p ) could there possibly be for the non-golfers and kids to do around there?

I will be there Aug 6. I might attend RoachFest 2004 in PHL and that's Aug 7.

Just got this email....
 

http://view.poweri.com/?fec617777c65...74600779741176

The Ritz in Orlando. This is a great course but a bit expensive.

We could still use it as a central location -- it's not as if it's not close to Int'l Drive with 200 other hotels with all price ranges. Besides, it looks like the "golf & room" package starts at $230/night which isn't bad (especially since I paid a $225 green fee for the Ocean Course a couple years ago)

Chalk me up for a golf outing. If high score wins I have a chance. I'll be in Myrtle next weekend chasing the ball around.

Just got this email....
 

http://view.poweri.com/?fec617777c65...74600779741176

The Ritz in Orlando. This is a great course but a bit expensive.

Tons of courses in Orlando and area. If the destination is ok, I can find all types and prices on courses. Some that aren't well know to out of towners are Black Bear, Timiquan, Disney (3), and others. Let me know what everyone thinks. Sept/Oct is off season.

Well, after Sunday night you know that I really liked Eagle Pines & Osprey Ridge at Disney! Oak Trail is also a nice 9-hole to walk, especially for those new to golf or not wanting to play a full 18 (or pay the green fees for a full 18 at WDW)

I doubt I should join the GolfDo with my score this weekend. 111 :rolleyes: but that was with 2 consecutive 10s in a row :td:

How much are WDW green fees?

Anyway, put me down as an interested party.

They have specials in off season. IIRC in Oct, they have specials of about $25-$30.

Current rates (which I believe got through Sept 30) range from $99 (Palm/Mag/LBV) to $109 (Osprey Ridge) & $119 (Eagle Pines). Green fees after 3:00 drop to about $30-35. Oak Trail is $38/15. Those fees are for non-WDW resort guests.

I usually play in Nov & Jan at WDW...and those rates (aside from Oak Trail) aren't reflective of when I've played there.

LOL!!! I thought my golfing buddies and I only did that!!!

However, we don't pull out pants down; just got to pull your "equipment" out!

:D :D :D

I'm in for a golfing tourney!

- HF

Texas Rules-Have to prove you are a man!! :)

indo79-It's a shame you missed those two putts for a 9 :)

Central Location..
 

So I was thinking.....ORD is a hub and pretty central. October may be OK for people? We could find a hotel that may give us a group rate. MCO is nice but not central.
I am open for any place.
OK now let us discuss.
Jon
BTW I am a high handicap golfer also.
This should be open to all FT's of any skill level, even non golfers.

Personally, ORD as a golf destination doesn't really do it for me. Sorry. . .

I'm still voting for either North or South Carolina. Beautiful courses, good weather, and loads of other things for non-golfers to do (not to mention great food and beer ;) )

OK, so lets vote on the Carolinas. Anyone object? How do we put together a poll?

Stake in the ground. . .
 

BDLORD, it's like hearding cats ;)

To get this going:

TIME: October 22-24,2004
PLACE: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USAir flies non-stop from several locations - airport code is MYR)

If you're in, post here as either YES, MAYBE, or NO Thanks, I'm going to MCO :)

I'm iffy on the dates, but the location works for me (although to be honest, anywhere but ORD sounds good to me)!

I'm in for MCO. difficult to get to MYR.

I am in San Juan, PR the 22-24 Oct.

I'm open but would prefer Orlando - west coast to Mouseworld-land better fares than to Carolinas. I'm just coming along to be photographer, gopher dancer, drink hander-outer, and to watch Spiff's rodeo ride or whatever that thing was called & see Jerry A.Laska do a gopher dance cuz he's out of cold weather :)

Since the OP can't make the suggested weekend above, not fair to do it when he's not available.

Here's what we did for SkiDo - picked a couple of weekends & couple of venues & had folk vote - majority won (realizing that not everyone could make whatever was chosen). Perhaps it might be good to do a Orlando/Carolina vote, & then pick a couple of sep weekends/vote (all in same post). Provide a deadline to vote by - perhaps 10 days from now or end of month?

Then BDLord can pick town & weekend based on votes, and then start a 'new' thread announcing that as the GolfDo location/date (housing to be determined later). That's what we did for SkiDo & it worked pretty well. Cheers.

Im in for either MCO or MYR but not for weekends at the end of September (both Jewish holidays fall on those weekends - which may or may not affect other interested parties.)

Why not do two events? One in Carolina as suggested by ldsant and one in MCO?

You will never find a time that works for everyone...

William

Should we call your Solomon from now on? ;) GREAT idea.

I'm interested in either Orlando or Myrtle Beach. Hey, maybe I can even catch Hooters Air to the latter!

That would be better than some things I get called!!! :)

William

Have hockey stick, will travel.

Orlando over South Carolina
 

Although I think the best area for golf in the fall (both cost and weather) is California, I'll vote for Orlando over South Carolina. Flights into SC are very limited and the price somewhat high vs. MCO deals. I'm also not interested in golfing anywhere with exorbitant greens fees, with so many courses we should be able to find a good deal at a good course.

I'm not a golfer but if Orlando is the site chosen, I'd probably come to hang out with you all.

As before, I"ll go with either location. I'm just iffy on the dates.

I'm interested!
Probably vote for MCO although FLL or MIA would be good for cheapish flights, hotels (Hilton family prop's for points of course!) and green fees and good golf weather....

OK so MCO looks like the location
 

Lets make a date now. Oct. 8,9 and 10th work for me.
Someone earlier said group hotel rate.
I for one want to avoid Disney properties but on that note. I have a connection at the Hard Rock Hotel Universal.
Next!!!!

As long as we are voting, I'll go with the Carolinas. It is however entirely dependent on the dates.

That would be Columbus Day weekend. It would work for me.

Being a holiday weekend, and also the weekend of the WDW 10k Classic on the 10th & the Central Florida Race for the Cure 5k is on the 9th (at MGM Studios), it will be a busy weekend in MCO.

The next weekend works best for me. Let me know if I can hellp with any arrangements.