2009 Kent Open - Sunday 1st November

Just under 4 weeks to go...

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VTK!

Freebird wrote:Just under 4 weeks to go...

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VTK!

The Trophy is freshly engraved, nicely polished & ready for me to take back home again ala PC & Megabowl!

VTK!

We'll have to see about that....

Chappers wrote:We'll have to see about that....

Heard it before Marc, still waiting for my IC!

Kent Open factoid number 1:

Since it's inception in 2006 there have been 8 players who have played in every KO:

1) Sean Homer
2) Marion Homer
3) Steve Gow
4) Bill Bullin
5) Dave Forrest
6) Rocky Bullin
7) Ruth Bullin
8 ) Matt Wood

More facts to come (feel free to post your own!!)

Kent Open factoid number 2:

51 individual players have competed in the KO across the 3 years it has been running (a total of 81 entrants)

Kent Open factoid number 3:

No one has ever retained the KO title!

Kent Open factoid number 4:

The split of entrants to date from a club point of view is as follows;

KMGC - 40% of entrants
Planet Hastings - 10%
Midlands - 10%
London - 8%
Brighton - 6%

Locals (non KMGC) account for 26% of entrants

Kent Open Factoid number 5:

Here's where the Kent Open Posters are currently placed-

Westwood Cross Tesco's, Sainsbury's, FireStation, JJB fitness staffroom, Sports Direct staffroom.

ASDA Broadstairs,Staffroom.
Stonelees Golf
Manston Golf
LillyPutts (took one but not sure they'll put it up?)
Mullberry Tree pub
Everyone's Inn pub

Kent Open factoid number 6:

The runner up in the 2006 KO won the 2007 KO
The runner up in the 2007 KO won the 2008 KO

If ever there was a time for 4 Strings to make a late season appearance then the 2009 KO would be the one!

Freebird wrote:Kent Open factoid number 6:

The runner up in the 2006 KO won the 2007 KO
The runner up in the 2007 KO won the 2008 KO

If ever there was a time for 4 Strings to make a late season appearance then the 2009 KO would be the one!

Amazing factoid but, I agree with FB , it's your Destiny D4!

Kent Open factoid number 7:

Ranking points breakdown from previous KO's -

2006 - 277 points
2007 - 525 points
2008 - 345 points

Estimated ranking points for 2009 event - 400-450

Little Chef's on the way to Margate aside, does anyone know of a good place to grab a decent breakfast in Margate on Sunday morning? I thought it would be a fitting end to a great season if the KMGC (and any guests in the vacinity) could meet up for a spot of breakfast before we go down to the course and get ready for the competition. A 9am get together could be a nice way to warm up for the KO... hit the course by 10 for some last minute line tweaks before kicking off at 11.

Any takers & suggestions on where we could meet up?

Freebird wrote:Little Chef's on the way to Margate aside, does anyone know of a good place to grab a decent breakfast in Margate on Sunday morning? I thought it would be a fitting end to a great season if the KMGC (and any guests in the vacinity) could meet up for a spot of breakfast before we go down to the course and get ready for the competition. A 9am get together could be a nice way to warm up for the KO... hit the course by 10 for some last minute line tweaks before kicking off at 11.

Any takers & suggestions on where we could meet up?

I only know the Little Chef I'm afraid, I spotted the KMGC Silver Bullet parked there before!

Kent Open factoid number 8:

Lowest individual round - 33 (twice in 2007 & twice in 2008)
Highest individual round - 66 (2007)

Freebird wrote:Little Chef's on the way to Margate aside, does anyone know of a good place to grab a decent breakfast in Margate on Sunday morning? I thought it would be a fitting end to a great season if the KMGC (and any guests in the vacinity) could meet up for a spot of breakfast before we go down to the course and get ready for the competition. A 9am get together could be a nice way to warm up for the KO... hit the course by 10 for some last minute line tweaks before kicking off at 11.

Any takers & suggestions on where we could meet up?

There's that 'Simpsons' greasy spoon on the main road across from Strokes...lol

Weatherwise I have now official given up trying to work out what it's going to do. After a week of general stability with the forecast it has now turned aorund and Saturday looks lke the worst day with Sunday looking fairly pleasant.

The madness of minigolf!

Freebird wrote:Weatherwise I have now official given up trying to work out what it's going to do. After a week of general stability with the forecast it has now turned aorund and Saturday looks lke the worst day with Sunday looking fairly pleasant.

The madness of minigolf!

I do hope that's not the case!

andy ex wrote:

Freebird wrote:Weatherwise I have now official given up trying to work out what it's going to do. After a week of general stability with the forecast it has now turned aorund and Saturday looks lke the worst day with Sunday looking fairly pleasant.

The madness of minigolf!

I do hope that's not the case!

If it's a repeat of last year we might need to rename it the KUT - kent Underwater Tournament! Whatever happens it can't be as bad as 08's final... can it?!!

Everyone got their Squeegees?

I have to say that I am really looking forward to this weekends competition probably more so than any of the other years. It's a great line up of talent and I think that the fact that I haven't even had a chance to get down to Strokes since the BO weekend makes it all the more exciting - be like saying hello to an old friend (although not sure how to make this analogy work when thinking about trampling all over them and hitting balls off their borders... need to work on that one I think!!!).

Freebird wrote:I have to say that I am really looking forward to this weekends competition probably more so than any of the other years. It's a great line up of talent and I think that the fact that I haven't even had a chance to get down to Strokes since the BO weekend makes it all the more exciting - be like saying hello to an old friend (although not sure how to make this analogy work when thinking about trampling all over them and hitting balls off their borders... need to work on that one I think!!!).

Funny you should say that, when I was polishing the trophy ( ) the other week, I was thinking that I couldn't wait for the KO, that was before the WCGC's! KMGC I am certain will supply a good portion of the leaderboard! I never make predictions (unlike some who fancy their chances so they predict 3rd place for themselves eh Chappers ) but, Megabowl=defended title, BMGA Players Championship=defended title. Anyone see a pattern emerging?



VTK!

andy ex wrote:

Freebird wrote:I have to say that I am really looking forward to this weekends competition probably more so than any of the other years. It's a great line up of talent and I think that the fact that I haven't even had a chance to get down to Strokes since the BO weekend makes it all the more exciting - be like saying hello to an old friend (although not sure how to make this analogy work when thinking about trampling all over them and hitting balls off their borders... need to work on that one I think!!!).

Funny you should say that, when I was polishing the trophy ( ) the other week, I was thinking that I couldn't wait for the KO, that was before the WCGC's! KMGC I am certain will supply a good portion of the leaderboard! I never make predictions (unlike some who fancy their chances so they predict 3rd place for themselves eh Chappers ) but, Megabowl=defended title, BMGA Players Championship=defended title. Anyone see a pattern emerging?



VTK!

I refer the right honourable gentleman to the Kent Open factoid no.3...

Freebird wrote:

andy ex wrote:

Freebird wrote:I have to say that I am really looking forward to this weekends competition probably more so than any of the other years. It's a great line up of talent and I think that the fact that I haven't even had a chance to get down to Strokes since the BO weekend makes it all the more exciting - be like saying hello to an old friend (although not sure how to make this analogy work when thinking about trampling all over them and hitting balls off their borders... need to work on that one I think!!!).

Funny you should say that, when I was polishing the trophy ( ) the other week, I was thinking that I couldn't wait for the KO, that was before the WCGC's! KMGC I am certain will supply a good portion of the leaderboard! I never make predictions (unlike some who fancy their chances so they predict 3rd place for themselves eh Chappers ) but, Megabowl=defended title, BMGA Players Championship=defended title. Anyone see a pattern emerging?



VTK!

I refer the right honourable gentleman to the Kent Open factoid no.3...

Nuts! It was even my Factoid too!

Ooo..a bit of club rivalry banter..I like it!

All I can say is that you'd better bring your A game with you 'No.2'. Fresh from my Club title victory I'll be edging that 3rd place on Sunday lol!