The Bogeys

"The Bogeys Get Rollin"

Game 5 Birkdale 19/8/2012, Red and Yellow 9

Congratulations Kris

Good work Bogeys, we've made it to game five. So big thanks to everyone who played (all five of us, ha). So with only five to play we jumped all together in one group and with some usual words of wisdom from course management, off we went.

Course management letting the Bogeys know to let this guy play through, who had already
Tee-ed off. We were also informed players had mobile phones and would often call her.
I hope I still have it at her age!!!!

Putting Comp

So the Bogeys gave a putting comp a go. How did it go? Pretty good I think, it was fairly close and created a little side game that had us a little less disappointed to be just off the green. Well here are the results.

Putting Comp Results
	Hole Rob Kris Mark Phil S. Al 1 2 1 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 2 2 2 4 1 3 3 4 2 5 2 2 2 1 2 6 2 2 2 2 2 7 2 4 2 1 1 8 2 4 4 1 2 9 3 2 3 2 2 Front 9 17 23 24 18 19 10 2 2 3 2 3 11 2 2 3 2 2 12 1 3 4 3 2 13 1 3 3 3 3 14 2 2 2 3 2 15 2 3 4 3 3 16 2 1 3 2 2 17 2 3 4 2 2 18 3 2 4 2 2 Back 9 17 21 30 22 21 Front 9 17 23 24 18 19 Total 34 44 54 40 40

So Rob took out that six pack.

So a par result for a putting comp would be 36 (2 putts per hole) three putts are a bummer and four putts are a no no. So putting is a huge part of the game and putting comps can point out some easy shots to be saved (especially the four putts). No zero putts were recorded (which would mean a chip in, or putt from off the edge of the green etc) but there were a couple of close calls. The first zero putt recorded in a putting comp will win a Bogey ball.

Golf. One minute you hate that little white ball the next...... well you know
look at those eyes.

Closest the Pin

The Bogeys still played two closest pins, so it was an action packed day. First par three was the second hole on the Howard Nine, about one hundred meters long, you know the one. Big Al cracked one on the green (I think it was Al, I was still a little shady at this stage of the morning) and we all thought we were in trouble. Rob got rollin and put one a bit closer. Sorry boys I was thirsty! Ha.

One down one to go. Well we all missed on the next hole and had to wait until the 12th hole (or the 3rd on the yellow, Westward nine) to have another go. Up the hill about 140 meters to a sloping green, a tricky hole at the best of times. Couple of close calls, then Mr Mark Tooker steps it up and smacks one on to the lovely green stuff to win himself some nice green bottles, well done.

The Game

The Bogeys had five in the group, Mark and Al had a buggy so we were hoping this would speed up the group. The course closed the hole behind us which was good because we were browns cows. It was a slow first nine. We eventually finished the front nine with Kris just missing a par on the ninth hole par 4 (unlucky mate).

The watery stuff didn't help us with speed on
the front nine.

BOGEYS BOARD Round 5 19/08/2012 Birkdale Red and Yellow Par 70 Player Ace Eagles Birdies Pars Bogeys Dbl  Bogeys Trp Bogeys Red Line Max Holes Rob "RoBoT" Heck 0 0 0 9 5 0 1 2 1 18 Phil Smith 0 0 0 0 6 2 4 2 4 18 Kris "Fez" Rogers 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 5 4 18 Mark Tooker 0 0 0 1 0 9 1 3 4 18 Al Beahan 0 0 0 2 3 9 1 2 1 18 Winner Kris 2nd Rob 3rd Mark Max Al

BOGEYS BOARD
Round 5 19/08/2012
Birkdale Red and Yellow
Par 70
Player	Ace	Eagles	Birdies	Pars	Bogeys	Dbl  Bogeys	Trp Bogeys	Red Line	Max	Holes
Rob "RoBoT" Heck	0	0	0	9	5	0	1	2	1	18
Phil Smith	0	0	0	0	6	2	4	2	4	18
Kris "Fez" Rogers	0	0	0	0	1	3	5	5	4	18
Mark Tooker	0	0	0	1	0	9	1	3	4	18
Al Beahan	0	0	0	2	3	9	1	2	1	18
Winner	Kris
2nd	Rob
3rd	Mark
Max	Al

BOGEYS BOARD

Round 5 19/08/2012

Birkdale Red and Yellow

Par 70

Player

Ace

Eagles

Birdies

Pars

Bogeys

Dbl  Bogeys

Trp Bogeys

Red Line

Max

Holes

Rob "RoBoT" Heck

0

0

0

9

5

0

1

2

1

18

Phil Smith

0

0

0

0

6

2

4

2

4

18

Kris "Fez" Rogers

0

0

0

0

1

3

5

5

4

18

Mark Tooker

0

0

0

1

0

9

1

3

4

18

Al Beahan

0

0

0

2

3

9

1

2

1

18

Winner

Kris

2nd

Rob

3rd

Mark

Max

Al 

Before setting off on the back nine we boosted our energy supplies with a hot dog and set off down Westward. My favourite nine I must say. We managed to pick up the pace and had a pretty good nine (except when I missed two makable birdies and turned one into a bogey on the last). A good game, Al showed some good golf temperament with some nice dummy spits, ha nice work Al.

Who won?  Well it was down to a count back, which Kris won on the first hole. Well done mate, great game and you're our second Bogey winner.

The Results

1.        Kris                       -2 (winner on first count back)
2.        Rob                       -2
3.        Mark                    +3
4.        Phil S.                   +11
5.        Al                          +12

The Bogeys Results

LEADERS BOARD
Round 5 19/08/2012
Birkdale Red and Yellow
Par 70
Player	Nearest the Pin	Shots off Stick	Handicap	Net Score	Results
Rob "RoBoT" Heck	1	91	23	68	-2
Phil Smith	0	120	39	81	11
Kris "Fez" Rogers	0	132	64	68	-2
Mark Tooker	1	123	50	73	3
Al Beahan	0	107	25	82	12

Mark shows a lot of love for the game. And our 2nd Bogeys WINNER Kris
looks happy and tall.

Post Match Interview with Mr Mark Tooker

Photo Wall

A good drive at the Westward 2nd

Super Stylin

Got a couple on Ekka Wednesday 

Bogey post beers. Thanks Mark and Al

THE BOGEYS

Now we know where the lost balls Go!!!

Rule and Schedule Update

The greatest golf club in the world just keeps getting better. Well I don't know how to join that club, so what are the Bogeys up to now?

Up and coming games

• 19/8/2012             "Bogeys Get Rolling"                      @ Birkdale (Howeston)
•   9/9/2012             "?                                        "            @ Birkdale (Howeston)
• 30/9/2012             "?                                        "            @ ? 
• 21/10/2012           "?                                        "            @ Birkdale (Howeston) 
• 11/11/2012           "Bogeys Salute to Diggers"              @ Birkdale (Howeston)
•   2/12/2012           "?                                        "            @ ?

Ok so our home course is Birkdale, which keeps things easy and cheap. I'm happy to add more away games by popular demand. 

Away Games

For the away games we need to get on to it. All Bogeys interested in playing these games need to let me know ASAP. So where are these games going to be played? Let me know boys and I'll make it happen. Once I get enough confirmed players we'll lock it in Eddy. 

So for the next away game 30/9/2012 (and 2/12/2012) I need to start getting numbers. Registration cut off for next away game will be 21/8/2012, so let me know if ya keen for a whack (you can leave your interest on this page by posting a comment below).

Remember all golf courses (except our home course) have dress codes so wear ya socks and collared shirts, be on time, fix ya divots, hide your own booze (you shouldn't have any..Ha) and keep up with the course speed.

Home Games

Home games are a lot more flexible. Good old Birkdale has no booking so just show up and off we go. It's great if you can let me know if you're playing but it's not necessary, so anyone can just rock up and have a crack. The course is BYO alcohol, so pack a couple of cold ones for the round. Green fees are $20 and the club house is CASH only. 

Carts

If you want a cart you need to organise it yourself. Away games will be booked under the name "THE BOGEYS" so ring the course to book.

COMPS

Closest to the Pin

We've played a couple now so just a recap on the rules.

1. A winning ball must be on the 1st cut of the green.
2. Must be your first shot on the hole.

The closest shot has been marked on the green with a scorecard pinned down with a T. The name of the player who has the closest shot, at that point of the game, is marked clearly on the card. The first group places the card on the green in an easy to see location with no name on it if everyone misses the green. The last group needs to remember to pick up the marker and hand it in at the end of the game.

If someone wants to make or get some better closest to the pin markers, go for it, it would be appreciated by all and would deserve a beer from everyone in the group (I think anyway).

Putting Comp

This is a new one for the Bogeys. Quite easy really, count how many putts you have on each hole, and mark on the scorecard. At the end of the game the player with the lowest score wins. So here are the rules.

1. Only count putts that are on the 1st cut of the green. (it's not every shot with your putter just the ones on the green).
2. Draws will be settled by a putt off on the practice green.

Not many rules, it's easy. Most winners come from players who are always just off the green but still putting. 

Next games prizes.
The Beers Boys not the clubs.

What Else?

I don't know.

If we add in the putting comp would you guys prefer to drop one of the closest pins? So prizes would be 1 six pack for closest pin, 1 for the putting comp and 2 for the overall winner.

OR keep both closest pins. 1 six pack for each closest pin, 1 for putting comp and 1 for overall winner???? Post a comment with your say.

Golf Trip

Who's keen on a golf trip? We can start looking at organising a trip. We've had one before, where about 10 or so guys went down to Byron Bay for a long weekend. We left on a Friday morning in a mini bus and came home at Sunday lunch time. We managed 2 games and stayed at a backpackers and all had a great time. Phil Antrobus did a great job organising that trip and I think it cost about $200 which included the minibus, golf and accommodation. So it would be great to get another one on the cards. We could start a VIB club (Very Important Bogeys) and make the membership $200 (which should cover most of the costs). We need to get the money upfront so deposits can be paid etc. That is just my idea! What's yours?

So if anyone has ideas or wants to help, you can contact me. If you wanna get quotes or info you can email them to me and I can cut and paste it on to the blog for everyone to check out. 

Bogeys Need To.

1. Let me know how you want to roll with the comps. 
2. Register for the away games.
3. Nominate away game courses.
4. Get some closest pin markers.
5. Give me some feed back on a golf trip.
6. Score an eagle (no ones got one yet).

Stay Bogey and get one over.

The Bogeys

"Give it a Nudge"

Game 4, 29th of July 2012 @ Nudgee South.

One way to line them up.
Nice work Mark

 CONGRATULATIONS PATTY

Big congratulations to all the Bogeys and yes that means you. We had our fourth game and it's good to see everyone up for a crack. Big thanks also to our new players, Allen Beahan, Mark Tooker, Dean Covey and Glen Cross. We always like to see the team get bigger so thanks again and I hope we see you guys in up and coming games. 

So this round was our first handicapped round, which had everyone guessing who was going to take out the first win???  JT was the only Bogey to have played the course before, so it was a real even playing field. Having said that, the quality of golf was excellent! A lot of personal bests which is great to see.

Nice shirt Crossy

It was the Bogeys first game at a "real" golf course. So I probably should have mentioned before the game to make sure everyone had collared shirts (hey Scotty and Crossy! at least you guys got some nice new flash shirts). It was good to go somewhere with booked in T times and marshals etc. I thought we would be in for a quick game (4.5 hrs) but with lots of traffic in front of us it slowed to just over 5 hrs, not too bad. A late T off time also made it feel a bit longer so I'll endeavour for earlier T times in the future (before 8:30). I thought the course was great with good greens, open trees and not too much water, (even though I found it twice) so I think we might head back sooner rather than later.

Looking sharp Scotty

Closest Pin

The first hole of the day was a 120m par 3 so game on early. So the first group was up and Rob was the only ball on the green from the T. Along way out the back probably 10-15m away, its not what I'd really call close to the pin, but on! So from the reports I got (not many) Phil A was painfully close to taking the prize but ended up just off the cut. So good on me for taking out the first six pack! Well done Rob. Ha.

One down, one to go.

The next chance to win a six pack came on the third hole, 145m par 3. This length normally sorts things out. First group up to the T and Dean smacks a beauty right up there, but with a bunker at the front it was hard to see how close he was. So then Rob jumped up with his trusty 7 iron and smacked a good one up there as well (felt great). On closer inspection Rob had pipped Dean by 2 or 3m and was only 2 to 3m away from the pin (a lot better than the first hole). So I had no reports of any close calls after that and had to take the last six pack up for grabs. Cheers boys.

3rd Hole closest

The Round

I think most guys had a good day of it and here are some of my highlights from the scorecards. But well done to everyone.

• Phil Antrobus shot 82 off the stick and was only 2 over after the first 9 holes. He was unlucky to have a ball mysteriously go missing, which really messed up his mojo (some f#*%!r must have picked it up)
• Kris Rogers scored a great par on the long par 3 7th hole. Well done mate.
• Scott Bramley a birdie on the par 4 15th. Thats the way mate adding to the birdie tally.
• Dean Covey Shot 83 off the stick, 2 over on the back nine and added to the birdie tally on the 15th also. Great game Dean you've won yourself a super low handicap. Ha
• JT and Phil Smith both having great games and tying for second on -9.
• Patty Hopokingi broke the 90's and shot 88 off the stick.

 The Results

1.   Patty                    -14
2.  Phil S and JT       -9
3.  Phil A                   -7
4.  Rob H                  -5
5. Kris                      -4
6.  Ryan                    +6
7.    Scotty                   +15

Rob and Pat with the prizes.
Yum. Coopers a nice drop I must say. Don't drink them all at once Pat.

I was a bit nervous how the scores were going to turn out to be honest (being the guy who made them). The whole idea of a handicap system is to make an even playing field so any body having an above average game has a chance of winning (or acknowledgement of having a good game) . It's definitely not about who is the best golfer, which is good because we would probably all get towelled up each game by Phil Antrobus (he had a cracker game on the weekend, 12 over for the round and has shot the best score off the stick each game). I also heard a rumour that we might get a new member who plays off scratch, which would be great to see. So each game is about your own performance compared to your average.

Our first winner Patty is a great example of how a personal above average game gives you a great chance of winning a day. Patty's previous scores to date were 108, 104 and 96 which shows a great improvement over those games (cracking the 100 is a good effort). So from these scores his handicap was 32. So to shoot 88 this week shows what a blinder of a game he must have had. The guys shooting in the 80's will tell you how hard it is to drop shots from mid 90's to get in the 80's (like going from 120 to 100) so again well done Pat (your handicap is still in a good position, so keep shooting low scores).

So did the handicaps work?? Well I'd love to hear your comments so let me know. I would give it about 7.5 out of 10. If you take into consideration, some handicaps were only calculated on one or two games, it was ok. The more we play the better and more accurate they will become, so hang in there if you felt a little hard done by on the weekend.

So how will your handicap change?

(I thought I had previously posted all the info about scoring and the handicapping, but found that blog in my drafts so here is what I thought you all knew)

So it can move up and down depending on how well you play. 

If you have a 31 shot handicap and you shoot 100 @ Par 72 = 28 over your net score for the day will be -3 (3 under par, well done). 

So your H/C will change because you shot a better score. You will loose .5 shots per shots under your original. So 31 minus 3 x .5 = 29.5 rounded UP (for dropping shots) is 30

On the other side of the stick shooting over your H/C (31) say you get 110 @ Par 72 = 38 over you net score will be +7 (7 over probably not a winning score I hope).

So your H/C will change because you shot a worse score. You will gain .25 shots per shots over your original. So 31 plus 7 x .25 = 32.75 rounded DOWN (for gaining shots) is 32.

Ok one last thing on the Handicap. If you win the day (and I hope you do) you will lose shots as above plus one full stroke. 

Scoring 

I realise we're not playing for sheep stations, but there is no point of going to all the trouble of handicaps and prizes if it isn't right score to win. It is very easy to make a scoring mistake. 2 cards are better then 1. What I want to see at the end of a round is every bodies scores marked down on 2 different cards. In a more official club everybody would have a card of their own and would swap cards with your playing partner (your marker). Each card would be filled out with the player and markers score, so scores can be checked at the end of a round. If you never knew this, the next time you look at a card it will make a little more sense.

So as the Bogeys lets just make sure we have 2 cards per group and 2 scores for each player. On the weekend in our group we had a discrepancy of 2 shots between the cards for one player. After a quick recount amongst all the players in our group we soon realised the mistake and fixed the score. 2 shots could be the difference between winning or loosing undeservedly.

Remember that the Bogeys are about mates having a crack so keep the scores honest and count all your shots including the drops and lost balls. If you are unsure about how to score or what the rules are check with your playing group. Or if you have any questions give me a call. I'm all about whats fair for everyone.

BOGEYS BOARD Round 4 29/07/2012 Nudgee South Par 70 Player Ace Eagles Birdies Pars Bogeys Dbl  Bogeys Trp Bogeys Red Line Max Holes Rob "RoBoT" Heck 0 0 0 5 7 5 1 0 0 18 Phil Antrobus 0 0 0 9 6 3 0 0 0 18 Phil Smith 0 0 0 2 6 5 2 3 0 18 Kris "Fez" Rogers 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 7 18 Luke "Luie" Byatte 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peter Annetts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pat "Patty" Hopokingi 0 0 0 6 8 2 2 0 0 18 Gavin "Gav"  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 David "Spaniard" Cristie  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ryan Stuart 0 0 0 0 7 4 4 2 1 18 JT 0 0 0 1 4 8 3 2 0 18 Craig Van 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ben MacIntosh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scott Bramley 0 0 1 1 1 4 6 2 3 18 Mark Tooker 0 0 0 1 1 4 4 1 7 18 Dean Covey 0 0 1 9 3 4 1 0 0 18 Al Beahan 0 0 0 1 4 10 1 2 0 18 Glen "Crossy" Cross 0 0 0 2 6 4 5 0 1 18 Winner Patty 2nd Phil Smith and JT 3rd Phil A Max Scott

LEADERS BOARD
Round 4 29/07/2012
Nudgee South
Par 70
Player	Nearest the Pin	Shots off Stick	Handicap	Net Score	Results
Rob "RoBoT" Heck	2	90	25	65	-5
Phil Antrobus	0	82	19	63	-7
Phil Smith	0	104	43	61	-9
Kris "Fez" Rogers	0	132	66	66	-4
Luke "Luie" Byatte	0	70	60	10	0
Peter Annetts	0	0	51	0	0
Pat "Patty" Hopokingi	0	88	32	56	-14
Gavin "Gav"	0	0	43	0	0
David "Spaniard" Cristie	0	0	32	0	0
Ryan Stuart	0	110	34	76	6
JT	0	107	46	61	-9
Craig Van	0	0	43	0	0
Ben MacIntosh	0	0	30	0	0
Scott Bramely	0	119	34	85	15
Mark Tooker	0	130
Dean Covey	0	83
Al Beahan	0	105
Glen "Crossy" Cross	0	104

NEW HANDICAPS
	Old Handicap	Calculated	Playing
Rob "RoBoT" Heck	25	22.5	23
Phil Antrobus	19	15.5	16
Phil Smith	43	38.5	39
Kris "Fez" Rogers	66	64	64
Luke "Luie" Byatte	60	60	60
Peter Annetts	51	51	51
Pat "Patty" Hopokingi	32	24	24
Gavin "Gav"	43	43	43
David "Spaniard" Cristie	32	32	32
Ryan Stuart	34	35.5	35
JT	46	41.5	42
Craig Van	43	43	43
Ben MacIntosh	30	30	30
Scott Bramely	34	37.75	37
Mark Tooker	0	50	50
Dean Covey	0	TBA	TBA
Al Beahan	0	25	25
Glen "Crossy" Cross	0	24	24

Photo Board

Trick shot!!! Nice work Al. Thats one way to avoid a drop shot.

"Yeah I can see my ball from here"
 Very stylish Mr Tooker 

Synchronised walkers