2009 WI Golf HERF

[Volusianator]

OK, we've talked about this in the past and I'm going to officially get a thread going to help gauge interest and toss a couple options out there as well.

I'm thinking sometime in July as the weather will be good then and courses in pristine condition...barring any terrible winter kill. And have several courses in mind which are in the poll, links to them are also included.

Erin Hills Under $200 with cart, I've never golfed there, but it sounds freakin' awesome. This is a bit of a drive from Green Bay, about two hours. We could stay in GB and drive, or stay at a hotel nearby too.

Black Wolf Run / Whistling Straights These courses have held US Womens Opens, PGA Championships, Senior US Opens, they are some serious courses. Prices range from $180 to $400 with cart/caddie. About an hour and a half from Green Bay.

Thornberry Creek This is where I play most of the summer, not a Black Wolf caliber course, but no slouch either, it's nice. About $55 with a cart, this course is right in Green Bay.

The Golf Courses Of Lawsonia First off, this is a Mormon owned course, so there is no drinking allowed, however, the course is well worth it. 36 holes, two different style courses, the Links and Woodlands, I prefer the Links. $85 with cart, or for $145 you can do both courses. GPS in cart, it's nice.

 

[bballbaby]

if i'm driving all the way to WI, i'[m playing whistling straights, no question.

 

[Volusianator]

if i'm driving all the way to WI, i'[m playing whistling straights, no question.

dude, it is worth the money, no doubt. But that freakin course can eat you alive...bring lots of balls.

 

[bballbaby]

i've only got 2, but thye're REALLY BIG, and you can't use them!!!!

 

[Volusianator]

i've only got 2, and you can't use them!!!!

You'll need more! I was a Marshall for the mens PGA Championship and we got to golf all the courses for half off for one week, I golfed five days straight, Blackwolf Meadows, Blackwolf River, Whistling Straights Irish, Whistling Straights Straights, Whistling Straights Straights. By far the best week of golf in my life. Playing with a caddie is just flat out awesome.

 

[sauzatime]

i've only got 2, but thye're REALLY BIG, and you can't use them!!!!

Nice! I'm in for any course...and the only weekend I can NOT make it is the weekend of the 24th.

 

[Craig Mac]

I'm with bball, if you are going to go...go BIG!!!





meaning Whistling Straights...not his balls. LOL

 

[Volusianator]

I don't mind going big, I just don't want to eliminate a bunch of guys cause we're spending a few Benjamins on golf either. I'd rather play a $90 course and have 20 guys than a $300 course and have 4. But it's early, let's see what the poll and replies say.

 

[Craig Mac]

I hear ya Wade, when we book our Myrtle outing we usually play 2 average, 1 slightly upscale, and one premium course.

 

[bballbaby]

to answer the quesiton seriously, i'd say as long as the course was nice and well manicured, it wouldn't matter.

it really sucks to make a big drive with big anticipations only to get to a course that sees 494 rounds a day making the greens look like a WWII battle field and the traps look like a beach aftger spring break.

as long as it's a good course, i could care less.

HOWEVER, i'm must talking here. i'd be doubtful for that trip, with the job situation and all.

 

[terrantheman]

I say keep it reasonable that way more guys would likely want to get in on this and besides it's about the brotherhood more so than the golf, right?

 

[Hendy]

I'm in if I have to get a divorce lawyer to make it happen.

 

[Volusianator]

I'm in if I have to get a divorce lawyer to make it happen.

Dude, I knew you'd be in, hell I thought you'd be the first to reply!

 

[smokinghole]

Hmm I voted from the main page not knowing what the poll was for. Now even though I'm not likely to drive to MN I'd go with a cheaper course for people like me. Those that aren't regular golfers (ie not good) and wouldn't want to spend serious cigar cabbage on lost golf balls along with greens fees.

 

[joshbenesh]

I just remembered this thread, and I talked to Greg (sauzatime) on Saturday about golfing. Maybe he and I could carpool and make it easier on each other? I'd be up for it then!

 

[Volusianator]

Thanks for the bump!

 

[sauzatime]

I just remembered this thread, and I talked to Greg (sauzatime) on Saturday about golfing. Maybe he and I could carpool and make it easier on each other? I'd be up for it then!

Road trip that takes us to great golf and cigars? I'm in Josh!

greg

 

[RigilKent]

not a lot of dough here but i might be able to squeeze into this trip. not that far of a drive. also not the best golfer around. we could always gold Tagalong golf course in birchwood. not half bad. and cheap but i would love to go keep me informed http://www.tagalonggolf.com/bizweb.asp

 

[RigilKent]

oh and its central that way its the same for the people from minnesota and from Green bay. they also have a brand new resort. just throwing that out there but im hopefully up for anywere

 

[cf2112]

I'd be in to play Blackwolf or Whistling Straights just for the experience.