Birdshot/DG ProShop present Texas Army Trail Training - June 16, 2012

[JimKelly]

Originally Posted by bmugwump

I won't be able to attend unfortunately, but I can weigh in on the format. Typically when there are two tee placements we will play the longs one round & the shorts the other round. We usually will play longs in the morning & shorts in the afternoon....but it really doesn't matter which, I guess.

Long in the morning and short in the afternoon for the basket positions sounds solid.
That should help out with the fatique factor and like previously stated the course will have a min and max SSA.

[ERicJ]

Playing the shorts (easier) first could give you a faster round and thus get everyone to lunch at a more predictable time. That could avoid the situation where some players have too long of a break between rounds while others are rushed.

Just something else to consider.

[ThePatrick]

Originally Posted by ERicJ

Playing the shorts (easier) first could give you a faster round and thus get everyone to lunch at a more predictable time. That could avoid the situation where some players have too long of a break between rounds while others are rushed.

Just something else to consider.

That just causes that to happen in the afternoon for payout. Putting the longs in the morning gets the majority of golf over before the afternoon sun. I'd much rather play the longer round before the horrible temperature swing.

[ERicJ]

Originally Posted by ThePatrick

That just causes that to happen in the afternoon for payout.

Exactly. When more than half the players (who didn't cash) can leave if they want to.

It's no fun to finish the first round quickly and then have to wait two hours before the second round starts.

Originally Posted by ThePatrick

Putting the longs in the morning gets the majority of golf over before the afternoon sun. I'd much rather play the longer round before the horrible temperature swing.

It's June. In Houston. It's gonna be hot no matter what.

[ERicJ]

But I guess if it's a priority to minimize the whining of players saying "it's too hot" then go for longs first.

[ChingLizard]

I only have a preference because of the fatigue-factor that Jim mentioned. In truth though, I don't know that it would make that much difference one way or the other.

I'm just looking forward to playing some competitive action on that course. I've played it twice with casual rounds and am looking forward to being able to play it right-handed to see if I can improve my score.

I'm thrilled to see Ed G.'s name on the list now too! Go GM's - go!!!

Larry

[bmugwump]

Only 30 players have signed up so far, so there's plenty of room still....we are capping the field at 72 though, so don't wait til the last minute...go ahead & get signed up today!

[bmugwump]

Up to 36 players now as of this morning....we're halfway there! Don't be left out...go ahead & sign up today!

[ERicJ]

Per Patrick's Facebook post: "There are no day of signups for TAT. We can't take money at the park. Please pre register."

[bmugwump]

Up to 50 players signed up now...22 spots left...better be one of them!