Fun vintage gear days out for 2011

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As its so cold over here at the mo, lots of daydreaming about next year. I thought it might be nice to have some different vintage experiences lined up for 2011 for the small, but perfectly formed, band of persimmon brothers who get together for a knock once in a while. So I managed to pick up a dozen Tour Balata 90 off ebay and thought that would make a fun day with the persimmon and blades at a nice old school course much like my own. Then I thought maybe get some 1.62 balls and go and play a nice links somewhere…that might be fun. Then maybe a Hickory Day Out down in Deal - http://www.hdweb.co.uk/hickory-days/ might be pricey but a real experience.

Anyone got any other ideas I can add to my bucket list? :slight_smile:

Cheers, Arnie
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Yes… The TRGA Las Vegas Classic, January 14-16 at Las Vegas National Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

You asked :smiley:

robbo

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Robbo
I sent my entry for TRGA today. Nice outing from my freezer.

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Arnie,

Bit of a trip down to Kent for me, but i would be up for it.

Do you know if they hire the hickories out 6 flat?

Neil

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Arnie,

Sounds like a decent plan brewing there!!
I’m keen to have a few days out and links is the way to go in my book.
Hunstanton and Royal West Norfolk anyone???
A hickory day would be fun… be nive to get the old hicks out again.

Count me in for a few “vintage” days out!!
Chris

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Good call Robbo, won’t make it for 2001 but maybe 2012. The Euro’s are coming…how about a ryder cup Europe (Captain Bom) vs USA (Captain Lag) deal with persimmon and blades or lets get ROW, captained by Bradley, in there as well for a 3 way battle :wink:

Cheers, Arnie

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Chris and Neil - be great to have you guys along for a persimmon and possibly even a hickory knock, I’ll look forward to that :smiley:

Cheers, Arnie

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Hunstanton is one of my favourite ever links courses, perfect venue for this, I would be up for that.

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Does this ever sound like a good time! As long as Bradley doesn’t call in that ringer he was chatting to on the range this week, then it should be all fair and gentlemanly. Though a challenge is always good…
Great topic, Arnie…
Cheers

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I LIKE it!!! Let’s keep this simmering - I think it has great potential.

robbo

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Sounds great…!

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Yep, ROW in. Beware the Steb, he played his first full round the other day with the Hogan Speed Slot persimmon and Slazenger Swingweight Plus 2 iron and shot a 2 over despite handicap blowing out from 8 to 12 lately. Boy is this game full of illusions (or one offs.)

Or are we playing off the stick?

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Really :astonished: :open_mouth: that’s amazing Steb. Well done mate. 2 over gross first time out with the Hogans and Slazengers. I’m in awe. Right I’m definitely not playing you! :laughing: :slight_smile:

Cheers, Arnie

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Aiguille, it would be a great pleasure to have you along.

Cheers, Arnie

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Unfortunatley I am going to be relying on a Captains pick to make the team, and seeing as how I wore my trainers and jeans in front of the club house and tried to shag the Captains daughter, I think i am probably xxxxed.

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I’ve got a country membership there so can organise something no problem

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Nice one Chris!

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I know a few Deal members…

Be up for vintage golf for sure :sunglasses:

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My money is on the Captain’s team to have the last laugh :laughing: RR

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“He was night putting, just a little putting at night… with the 15 year old daughter of the Dean”