Turkey Open 2013
Doubles tournament · Sat, Nov 2, 2013Nov 2013 · Sterling Heights, MI
So since we are now sold out I want to ask everyone's opinion. Last year we had 88 players and played 20 holes followed by a final 10. It was talked about allowing 80 people, 40 teams, playing 18 as y ...
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So since we are now sold out I want to ask everyone's opinion. Last year we had 88 players and played 20 holes followed by a final 10. It was talked about allowing 80 people, 40 teams, playing 18 as you normally would from the long or shorts. Then we would go do a final 18 with everyone playing shorts. I would appreciate everyone's feedback on this. We would put ghost groups on the longer holes and make sure people tee off as soon as they are out of range.
Oct 29, 2013
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Jacob Turner
Oct 29, 2013
I think it's a great idea! And if so how do I pre reg to get a spot?
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
I think we are going to expand I just wanted to get opinions. Once it expands I will re open registration so others can sign up.
Mark Stephens
Oct 29, 2013
Do you think you will have enough daylight for that??
Tim Searles
Oct 29, 2013
I would have to agree with it. 18 playing accordingly and then 18 shorts would at least cut down on the time played and get us done before dark.
Tim Searles
Oct 29, 2013
Sunset is slated for around 6:30 pm, so yeah it might actually cause an issue with it. Depending on ...
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Sunset is slated for around 6:30 pm, so yeah it might actually cause an issue with it. Depending on how long the lunch break is and getting started back up, its hard to know if we would get done with ample light. Tack that on with the rain forecast with wind, it will probably be a longer round than normal.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Mark and Tim that is the biggest issue I was contemplating about. Even as is and having everyone pla ...
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Mark and Tim that is the biggest issue I was contemplating about. Even as is and having everyone play shorts the second round is going to be a stretch. Last year we played only 10 the seconds round and just finished before dark with 88 players.
John Minicuci
Oct 29, 2013
we would be playing, in total, 4 less holes with 8 less players...
Jeff Bauman
Oct 29, 2013
I would not add 2 more holes! Leave it at the 72 cap. And the shorts is propbably an all around better course out there. And some teams will still finish in the dark I bet.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Jeff, adding two holes is out of the question. It would be allowing 8 teams, 16 people, to register. ...
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Jeff, adding two holes is out of the question. It would be allowing 8 teams, 16 people, to register. In doing that I think daylight would be a major concern. As is now I think we could even play the second round long/shorts. Since the only teams playing longs second round would be Open and Advanced.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
I also agree with your comment Jeff about the shorts being an all around better course.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Ok, it has been decided. 80 players 18 followed by a final 9.
Brent Sickel
Oct 29, 2013
Daylight is always an issue with this doubles tourney. It is a time consuming course to begin with s ...
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Daylight is always an issue with this doubles tourney. It is a time consuming course to begin with so any extra time puts darkness closer. Second, if we get delayed in the morning like in the past because of frost it throws everything up in the air with time. I would rather have 2 guaranteed rounds of 18 then a possibility of a shortened 2nd round because of light.
Brent Sickel
Oct 29, 2013
So we just lost 9 holes of play?
Dave Milewski
Oct 29, 2013
I agree with Brent here. It was stated before anyone paid and registered that field was capped at 72 and it was 2 rounds of 18.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
I understand that it was state caped at 72 and 36 holes would be played. If anyone would like a refund due to the changes I can arrange that for you. Please let me know.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
After much deliberation and seeing what others wanted we are going to go ahead and play two rounds o ...
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After much deliberation and seeing what others wanted we are going to go ahead and play two rounds of 18. Impersonally did not want to expand to 80 players either. A refund is always available since what is offered was changed. I'm just hoping by adding the 16 people won't delay things.
Jeff Bauman
Oct 29, 2013
Id stick to 72 then. Some people cannot play a tourney at Sunnybrook in less that 4 hrs...even w golf carts! we have 10 hrs of daylight.
John Minicuci
Oct 29, 2013
its 8 players. from 72 to 80.
Shaun Adkins
Oct 29, 2013
i think its too late for that.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Nothing I can do now. I was told to make it 80, and I did. We already have to teams signed up, I cou ...
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Nothing I can do now. I was told to make it 80, and I did. We already have to teams signed up, I could refund their money and make them hate me or just cap it at what it is now only allowing those two extra teams.
Jeff Bauman
Oct 29, 2013
* thats 4 hrs per round.
Shaun Adkins
Oct 29, 2013
cap it now.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Herzog just reg'd so 78 it is.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Jeff I agree with you 100% I wanted it kept at 72. People know this sells out.
Zak Longo
Oct 29, 2013
So it's capped? 2 more players wouldn't do anything to affect the day...
Shaun Adkins
Oct 29, 2013
saw that coming.
Zak Longo
Oct 29, 2013
Maybe it's just me, but it was already made clear that it was to be capped at 80 and now it's not. I ...
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Maybe it's just me, but it was already made clear that it was to be capped at 80 and now it's not. I couldn't get in because my partner told me just a little while ago that he had to work now, so I went ahead and found someone else and now I'm screwed. It just doesn't make sense.
Darren Harper
Oct 29, 2013
chris when you say" nothing I can do now I was told to change it" I thought you were the TD.If you only wanted 72 like stated then why isnt there just 72?
Darren Harper
Oct 29, 2013
I have a strong feeling jeff bauman is not gonna have any last min changes at stone cold same course same time of year come on out!
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Darren, your right I am the TD and after talking with John we think having 80 people is going to be just fine. Daylight is going to be a concern that is for sure.
Darren Harper
Oct 29, 2013
hopefully it all works out for you guys.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Thank you Darren! I also highly suggests everyone play Stone Cold as well. Jeff is a standup indivisible and runs impressive tournaments. I do feel bad for jerking everyone around this morning.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
*individual.
Shaun Adkins
Oct 29, 2013
i think youre a standup indivisible chris.
Chris Leo
Oct 29, 2013
Awww thanks Shaun. Darn auto correct.
Darren Harper
Oct 29, 2013
never it to be misunderstood we appriciate you standing up and helping out.
Mark Stephens
Oct 29, 2013
I think Chris Leo is a sit down guy who for sure cannot be divided (and continue to live).
Jeff Bauman
Oct 29, 2013
just asked myself...and looks like...yes! I am indivisilbe!
Adam Geise
Oct 29, 2013
its anchorman not anchorlady and that's a scientific fact! oh sorry wrong thread.
John Minicuci
Oct 29, 2013
Hahahaha, That is funny. I remember a Stone Cold Jeff was the TD for back in like the early days whe ...
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Hahahaha, That is funny. I remember a Stone Cold Jeff was the TD for back in like the early days when it was too cold out and he stayed home in bed. I ran the event that day and kept it going using Jeff's same format for many years after that. I think Nitz would concur here. They say the memory is one of the first things to go...
