2010-03-08
The date is set to reveal the 2010 matchups. We'll be getting together on March 11 @ 1pm at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Mt. Prospect, IL.
Evite Invitation
Come on out, have a beer and trash talk your opponents!
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2010-03-05
We're getting close to the 2010 trip! Teams are set. Tee times are set. The captains are working on their team's strategy for the tournament. Now it's time to start trash talking, head to our Facebook page to do it!
Based on last year's controversial tie breaker, we've updated the tie breaker rules to use NET strokes beginning this year. Also, we updated the rule around determining handicaps for the final one-on-one round. In the past, we used all of the first four rounds to determine your average. Going forward, we're going to only use your 2 best rounds. This will help us get a better matchup in the final round, and it better reflects how the USGA determines an actual handicap, which is using a golfer's "good" rounds in that calculation.
Now the next step is drafting matchups for the first 4 rounds of the tournament. Click here >> MB2010.xls for the tournament setup, and some other information on this year's trip. We will be drafting matchups sometime in the next few weeks. Usually we do this at a Buffalo Wild Wings somewhere centrally located. Keep your eye out for an email on when exactly that will be.
As far as prep for this year's trip, start hitting the range. We're a couple weeks earlier than normal this year, so don't waste any practice time! Also, if you need them, there are some great links at the bottom of this website. Whether you need equipment, winter golf practice, or proof that your wife/girlfriend should let you go on a golf trip, check them out.
Lastly, for entertainment purposes only, 5 of our golfers from the past volunteered for a special video. Click here to check them out >> VIDEO
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2010-02-02
Ok the 8 golfers are set and the teams are set for Myrtle Beach 2010! The 8 of you, send me your flight info once you have it. More details about this years trip will be coming soon for you guys.
Since returning champion captain Big Dave Rundblad's entire team is back from last year, they will defend their title. That's Rundblad, Clem, Hinkle and Petko taking on first time captain Ryan Crazy Legs Verbruggen and his teammates Vosberg, Hobbs and Maze. Can Verbruggen take down the defending champ, or will Big Dave repeat?
The rest of you who couldn't make it this year, we hope you're back in 2011!
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2009-12-11
There has been lots of good response so far for the 2010 trip. We have 18 people who are INs or MAYBEs. So please read the following, and make plans to respond to me, and make payment if you're ready to confirm.
We are proceeding with making reservations for the trip for 16 people (prices and everything were sent via email). However, see the rule page for the process to sign up and reserve your spot. It's pretty common sense, but there are a limited number of spots, so be sure you confirm yours.
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2009-11-18
In 2009, Captain Big Dave and the Wackers knocked off Vosberg's Strokers in a tiebreaker, earning Dave his spot as returning captain for 2010! Ryan Verbruggen has been appointed captain of the Strokers and will try to assemble a team to take on Big Dave. Teams will be selected when we figure out who's attending the 2010 Myrtle Beach Cup Invitational.
So, who's in? Responses right now are tentative, so you're not locked in to anything. Let me know if you're interested/able to go based on the details below. We'll look to finalize the group by the end of the year. So please repond with your tentative answer ASAP! If you are interested in coming, but haven't received any info from me, shoot me an email: zack.maze@ezam.net
Dates: Arrive in Myrtle Beach on Thursday May 20, 2010, depart on Monday May 24. Our 5 rounds of golf will be played on Fri 5/21 - Sun 5/23.
Courses: the first four rounds on Friday and Saturday we're going to play all four of the "big cats" courses: Tiger's Eye, Lion's Paw, Panter's Run and Leopard's Chase... details here: Big Cats. The final round on Sunday will be at River's Edge... details here: River's Edge
Lodging: since all of our courses this year are further north, we'll also be staying further north to be closer to the courses, at The Glens in Little River, SC. Condos include: pool, putting green, BBQ grills, 2 double or queen beds in every room. The condos are only 10 minutes from the Big Cats courses, and about 20 minutes from Rivers Edge.
Cost
Golf & Lodging = $515.60
Flight = $200 to $400 (varies depending where you're coming from)
Spending money = this one is up to you
Let me know if you have any questions!
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2009-06-03
Big Dave Rundblad and the Wackers knocked off the defending champion Strokers, after the closest match in MB Cup history. The final score was 8-8, but the Wackers won on a controversial tie breaker. Controversy aside, the Strokers had their chances to avoid having the tie breaker decide the outcome. Several matches were won on the last hole, and a couple matches had the Strokers leading big on the front nine, but they couldn't hang on to win. Photo coming soon, but the photographers didn't do a very good job this year.
Click here for the match by match results: 2009 Results
As for the individual contests, Vosberg showed his prowess with his big stick and his little stick, winning both the long drive and closest to the pin on day one. On day two, Petkovich won the long drive contest while Rundblad won the clostest to the pin.
We'll see you next year!
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2009-05-31
Breaking News -- Wackers Win!
Big Dave Rundblad and the Wackers knocked off the defending champion Strokers, after the closest match in MB Cup history. The final score was 8-8, but the Wackers won on a tie breaker. Stay tuned for details ...
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2009-05-24
Let the games begin!
Everything is set, now it's time to just go play some golf!
Here's an updated MB2009.xls document containing matchups, schedule, contact info, rules and directions to the courses.
Captains - make sure you have copies of the above info, and read the rules, there are a few udpates for this year (mostly around round 5 pairings). Anybody else feel free to make printouts of your own.
Lastly, we have a new trophy this year. Actually it's more of a plaque, but there will be some new traditions around the prize. Each year the winning team will get their names engraved on the plaque. After each year, the winning captain gets to keep the plaque until the next year's tournament. Once the plaque is full, the GOLFER who's name appears most on the plaque gets to keep it for good.
Good luck!
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