2015 Kent Open - Explorer's Course, Sidcup World Of Golf - Sunday 15th November

Mr X wrote:Well done FB, an outstanding victory that was never in doubt after the third hole of the final round. Quality putting only matched by the quality of organisation we are all treated to at every KMGC tournament.

Thanks also to Marion, Helen & also little Emily - such a little sweety.
Always love Sidcup, one of my favourite courses & nice to see Glen still there swearing about the locals haha.
A good day for everyone & confirmation that the KMGC does it best.

VTK

Freebird wrote:

Mr X wrote:Well done FB, an outstanding victory that was never in doubt after the third hole of the final round. Quality putting only matched by the quality of organisation we are all treated to at every KMGC tournament.

Thanks also to Marion, Helen & also little Emily - such a little sweety.
Always love Sidcup, one of my favourite courses & nice to see Glen still there swearing about the locals haha.
A good day for everyone & confirmation that the KMGC does it best.

VTK

Cheers Andy.

To top off a great day I managed to make Glen's day aswell by, I kid you not, blowing his wheelbarrow wheel with my car tyre inflator before we left the course. He was happy as a pig in sh*t as he strolled off, barrow in hand, to cause more mayhem amidst the locals!!!

Freebird wrote:A fine bunch of minigolfers...

Mr X wrote:

Freebird wrote:A fine bunch of minigolfers...

Does Adam remind anyone else of Ving Rhames here?

Freebird wrote:Let us know what you thought of the 2015 Kent Open:

Take the quick survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3N8G5F

VTK!!

Freebird wrote:Thanks to everyone who responded to the players survey. It is greatly appreciated as it is important to know what you all thought of the Kent Open.

So, without further ado, having received 24 replies, our survey says:

1) Did you enjoy the Kent Open?

23 players said yes with a variety of comments such as;

"Great event and well supported."
"An excellent event"
"A really warm welcome was given and great consideration for all players."
"Well organised, good fun, friendly people"
"A great day and an event fitting of such a landmark!!"
"As good day as you can get as a Minigolfer"

1 player said no with the following comment:

"Dislike the one ball format and the arena." WHO COULD POSSIBLY DISLIKE SIDCUP 'ARENA' - & THAT BALL IS ALMOST PERFECT FOR THE WHOLE 18 HOLES

2) What did you think of the prizes?

We had 18 tick the 'Good Fun' box and 14 tick the 'Spot On' box with the following comments:

"Too much choc for one boy though " HAHA THAT'S MA BOY - NEVER SHARED ANY THOUGH!
"Excellent"
"A brilliant variations on the prizes and encouraged all players to try their best."
"Good to have more prizes for different things!"
"Fun to have novelty prizes like 10th place"

1 player said there were 'Too many", commenting "Should be money prizes for the best performing players." COMPLETELY STUPID COMMENT GRR - 20 QUID TO PLAY & GET A FREE BALL, A TENNER IF YOU ALREADY HAD IT, WHERE'S THE MONEY COMING FROM FOR ALL OF THAT?

3) How did you hear about the tournament?  

A good mix of Social media from the BMGA website and Facebook to Minigolf Club pages on the net.

4) Why did you choose to take part in the tournament?

A range of comments on this one such as:

"I like to support Club Open Events, and enjoy playing the course"
"Played in Hastings tournament 3 weeks earlier and wanted more experience"
"I love the Kent Open - whether I do well or not - it's always a great day"
"Ranking points" IF THAT WAS THEIR ONLY REASON THEY REALLY NEED TO GET OUT MORE

5) Were you given adequate information during the tournament?

23 players said yes.

1 player said no, commenting "No mention of play-off rules in pre-competition notifications or on the day itself." BLIMEY - I LOOK FORWARD TO WHOEVER SAID THATS PERFECTLY ORGANISED TOURNAMENT THEN HAHA

6) Would you take part in another event at the course?

22 said yes.

2 said no with the following comments:

"Maybe. A bit far to travel."
"Poor arena and ball. Would only play with ranking points available." SEE ABOVE  

7) Let us know how the following factors contributed to your enjoyment of the event

A few adverse comments about the catering (speed and price) and the following other comments:

"Can't fault it."
"The course go from strength to strength in supporting the KMGC and this is a massive factor in the KO staying put."
"As always the more rounds the better"
"Fine as it was, format was great & the KMGC Ball is perfect for the course"
"The one ball format is not appropriate for an even which has minigolf ranking points." OH GOD HE (OR SHE) IS STILL AT IT, HAVE THEY FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE WCGC'S?

And finally Would you like to join the KMGC?

With a fitting final comment to round off the survey:

"You'd be mad not to… " OH YES

A successful day in Sidcup all in all.

Thanks again and look forward to seeing you for the 11th Open in 2016!!!

VTK!!