MCCG Indoor Putting 2010-11 @ Sunnybrook

Dave Milewski    January 24, 2011 at 9:23pm

Did anyone determine if this is first come first served? Or is it still seniority?

Brooke Plantz    January 22, 2011 at 1:04am

And thanks to Mike H for giving me his spot.

Brooke Plantz    January 22, 2011 at 1:03am

Could you added me to the league please #16754.
Nice putting last week partner!

Tony Vidal    January 19, 2011 at 10:16pm

First come first serve is the way to go. I'm one of the people who can't make it every week cause of school and my baby. If I was to be turned away because I havnt played enough weeks I would not be very happy. It not our fault that some of us can't make it every week. And believe me if I could I would but that's not possible. If your there on time and before it fills up you should be able to play not have to worry that someone who's played more than u shows up later and u get bumped cause they've played more.

2 J    January 19, 2011 at 9:12pm

I have never missed a week and still agree on first come first serve. It would not be fair to new people who drive far and get there early. They would have to sit and wait to see if all the regulars show up.

Ken Mango    January 19, 2011 at 9:04pm

Shawn she would just take your money anyway..It makes more sense for you to just stay home...LOL

Shaun Adkins    January 19, 2011 at 8:28pm

so if krystal and i show up i get booted because she has played every week and i havent? i would just hang around get drunk and act like kora. first come first serve is how it should be. i respect what henry, bennis and mango did. if seniority rules were in effect last week raley and plantz would have left and had to drive right back to ann arbor. that rule is terrible.

Jeremy- Hitman- Horton    January 19, 2011 at 7:10pm

I cant play at all , but my 2¢ is what happen to first come first served, I know if I drove from Flint and couldnt play because I didnt have weeks played and got ther befor others I would be super pissed!!

Brad Frase    January 19, 2011 at 5:35pm

That is bull **** john I cant make it all the time !!

John Minicuci    January 19, 2011 at 8:12am

Regrettably, we went over in attendance and some people may have missed their opportunity to play for the 1st time. HOWEVER, kudos goes out to Ken Mango, Mike Henry, and Timmy TalksTooMuch Bennis for giving up their spots so the newbs could play. Just a reminder, 48 players is the limit and those who get to play when we max out at 48 goes to those who have more weeks played.

John Minicuci    January 12, 2011 at 2:33am

As the person who has secured our putting palace, I will do what is necessary to ensure the majority of the people who wish to attend and participate with the intentions of having fun can continue to do so. If I need to take action from suspension to temporary or permanent ban, I will do so. Players cannot say I did not forwarn them.

Andy Bawol    January 11, 2011 at 8:59pm

What the hell happened last night?

John Minicuci    December 28, 2010 at 1:11am

Doubles for now.
Not sure how the singles format will work yet but we're working on it.

John Minicuci    December 22, 2010 at 11:02pm

BTW, White Mike, why are you yelling at everyone :-) (no cap lock) ????

John Minicuci    December 22, 2010 at 11:01pm

This week we will try 3 pools each with their own payout.
This is all dependent on player turnout.
The standard format will default to the A / B pool.
A, B, and C Pool players will compete amongst their own pools.
The A and B pool courts will remain 32 feet apart.
The C Pool court will be 20 - 25 feet apart.
Players placed in a specific pool will have the option to move up a pool but not down however, a C Pool player cannot enter the A pool.
The payouts will be smaller but more specific t ... more

This week we will try 3 pools each with their own payout.
This is all dependent on player turnout.
The standard format will default to the A / B pool.
A, B, and C Pool players will compete amongst their own pools.
The A and B pool courts will remain 32 feet apart.
The C Pool court will be 20 - 25 feet apart.
Players placed in a specific pool will have the option to move up a pool but not down however, a C Pool player cannot enter the A pool.
The payouts will be smaller but more specific to each players skill level.

We are going to be trying different software which pairs up teams based off of their winning percentage per night.
The software places the tie breakers in order by strength of schedule so playoffs will be reduced.
The cost to play per pool remains at $5 per person however, if an entire pool decides to up the entry they can do so.

Amateur Hour    December 22, 2010 at 3:38am

I think the format is fine the way it is. If I didn't putt like a doosher I easily could have won every match. A pool players are a pool for a reason. If you make every putt you will rarely lose if ever. 1-3 1-3 3-1 1-3. Its hard to cash no matter what level you are on. I think it is the most fun i've had at any disc golf event. Hope to see you all whenever possible.

Derek Michalak    December 22, 2010 at 1:46am

Since my name was brought up I might as well ring in on the conversation. One week I was placed in C pool and harassed all night for being a bagger, then two weeks later I was placed in the A pool, which really felt good but I know damn well that I'm not an A pool putter and neither is Rooster, 2J and Herzog were bribed with beer to say Rooster should be A pool. Alright now with that said I like the idea of each pool playing against the same pool but not for every week. Reason for this.. ... more

Since my name was brought up I might as well ring in on the conversation. One week I was placed in C pool and harassed all night for being a bagger, then two weeks later I was placed in the A pool, which really felt good but I know damn well that I'm not an A pool putter and neither is Rooster, 2J and Herzog were bribed with beer to say Rooster should be A pool. Alright now with that said I like the idea of each pool playing against the same pool but not for every week. Reason for this....Though I feel I am well suited in the B pool I like the competition of playing those guys in A pool. Outside of the putting league I can not compete with these guys and it's not much fun for me watching them out drive me by 100-150', sad to say but even Rooster crushes my drives. But in the putting league I have the confidence that I can compete with everyone. I'm sure I can speak for most B and C players when I say this....It really feels good to beat an open player from time to time. Lets have weeks when we can all play against each other.

Furthermore....No matter the format, I will be there each and every week I can make it. I agree with Joe, $5 is well worth the cost of a fun filled night win or lose just to get out of the house and hang out with a bunch of great guys and gals. Has not been a single night that I didn't have fun.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all

John Minicuci    December 21, 2010 at 11:40pm

Sunnybrook Indoor Putting suggestions about making a better format have always been listened to, digested to the point where mock-scenarios have been written and discussed, and are heading towards changes. I think in all we have only done this less than 20 times since last year and have changed formats at least 3 times that i can think off, albeit the changes are minimal.
Therefore, and I know this is not the most popular answer in the house, but I think formats will be a game day decision and ... more

Sunnybrook Indoor Putting suggestions about making a better format have always been listened to, digested to the point where mock-scenarios have been written and discussed, and are heading towards changes. I think in all we have only done this less than 20 times since last year and have changed formats at least 3 times that i can think off, albeit the changes are minimal.
Therefore, and I know this is not the most popular answer in the house, but I think formats will be a game day decision and MUST be based on attendance for that particular evening.
We very well may abandon the A,B,C pool format unless there are enough players to make up an equal # of A / C pools then we can run 3 pools and have a payout for each pool making option A.
Option A: The A players play against A pool players, B players compete against B pool players, and C players play against C pool players. 3 payouts, courts TBD that night.
Option B: Straight up A/B pools - split payouts between the A pools and B pools.
Singles: Format still being investigated.
A variation of Option B where the small number of A pool players play singles and the B pool players play doubles.
I can go on but you all can see that we have options and any one of you can provide input at making this a better night out for everyone.

John Minicuci    December 21, 2010 at 11:24pm

The players at Bobis are "mostly" seasoned players. We have some very new-2-the-sport players at putting. The skill level of 40+ players is vastly different from the top players to the beginners and random draw would make for a lot of unbalanced teams.
Shoot - Bobis' Random Draw makes for a lot of unbalanced teams as is. I personally have dragged down plenty of beginner players because they drew me for a partner rather than a much better player so that format isn't the "template' of choice.

Andy Bawol    December 21, 2010 at 11:10pm

Shut up Buban.