(04-25-2018 08:32 AM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-25-2018 06:52 AM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(04-25-2018 02:33 AM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 06:51 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 05:19 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  Heading to match play for the third time in 4 seasons. Don't know if anyone else has done that.

Nope because this is only this third year of match play.

I think one year it was cancelled due to weather issues, hence the "third in 4 years." It was planned but if I remember correctly two of the rounds had a delay due to weather and there may have been more than 18 holes played one day even. Just ran out of time basically

Incorrect.

Really, I do have a strong memory of something like this happening a year or two ago.

I did find this after I typed the above so my memory is not 100% incorrect. I does look like match play still happened.

https://www.ragincajuns.com/news/2017/4/...?path=golf

http://sunbeltsports.org/news/2017/4/23/...73347.aspx

Did the women's tourney lose a round a few years ago?

Yes, the women played a 36-hole championship a couple years ago. Last year. As far as that men's article, that was last year and they just finished the round the next day.

This is year three of match play for the men.

(04-25-2018 09:15 AM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(04-25-2018 08:32 AM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-25-2018 06:52 AM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(04-25-2018 02:33 AM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 06:51 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  Nope because this is only this third year of match play.

I think one year it was cancelled due to weather issues, hence the "third in 4 years." It was planned but if I remember correctly two of the rounds had a delay due to weather and there may have been more than 18 holes played one day even. Just ran out of time basically

Incorrect.

Really, I do have a strong memory of something like this happening a year or two ago.

I did find this after I typed the above so my memory is not 100% incorrect. I does look like match play still happened.

https://www.ragincajuns.com/news/2017/4/...?path=golf

http://sunbeltsports.org/news/2017/4/23/...73347.aspx

Did the women's tourney lose a round a few years ago?

Yes, the women played a 36-hole championship a couple years ago. Last year. As far as that men's article, that was last year and they just finished the round the next day.

This is year three of match play for the men.

Well at least it was the same sport. I knew golf was cut short at some point in recent memory.

So match play is two rounds today? Semifinals in the morn and head to head winner take all finals in the pm?

Coastal and Georgia Southern in the Finals.

Yes; that’s how they’ve run it the previous two years.

(04-25-2018 12:47 PM)ValleyBoy Wrote:  Coastal and Georgia Southern in the Finals.

We need some of that Augusta Mojo to take us home! GATA!

The Sun Belt is doing a good job of producing the live feed, but someone needs to help out the announcer. He's doing just fine calling the shots, but he can't figure out who he's looking at half the time. I don't expect him to keep tabs on every match, but he needs a spotter or two to feed him stats when he bounces from one match to the next.

(04-25-2018 02:33 PM)CC Eagle Wrote:  The Sun Belt is doing a good job of producing the live feed, but someone needs to help out the announcer. He's doing just fine calling the shots, but he can't figure out who he's looking at half the time. I don't expect him to keep tabs on every match, but he needs a spotter or two to feed him stats when he bounces from one match to the next.

They are in NOLA producing and broadcasting the event with just two people; not an easy task. You're right it's tough to keep up with everything going on, but major props to the league for doing this. Not many other conferences are.

Sweep!

Was that the first time that the team that won Stroke Play also won the match play?

Congrats to Coastal. Enjoy the Bubas Cup points.

(04-25-2018 09:49 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  Was that the first time that the team that won Stroke Play also won the match play?

Congrats to Coastal. Enjoy the Bubas Cup points.

Yup.

(04-24-2018 04:59 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:37 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  Surprised when the Apps were only 6 back on day 1. Finished up a more believable 36 shots off the lead. We need to drop golf.

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Wow! maybe App needs to drop such weak fans.

I am sure these guys are giving it their all and deserve our support.

If there was some big scandal or the team was not getting it done in the classroom consistently then you have a point, but from what I know neither is the case.

Weak fan? That's a good one! You sound like Roachel Laney. It's not about these kids giving their all, it's about having a sports program that is suitable for your climate and surroundings. When your two two home courses (as listed in the Media Guide) are over one hour away from campus in Morganton and the other is in North Myrtle Beach there's a big problem. If anything we're doing them a big disservice by putting them up against players who get to play basically year round. Check the historical records and it will clearly show you App doesn't need to be funding a golf program.

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(04-27-2018 12:35 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:59 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:37 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  Surprised when the Apps were only 6 back on day 1. Finished up a more believable 36 shots off the lead. We need to drop golf.

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Wow! maybe App needs to drop such weak fans.

I am sure these guys are giving it their all and deserve our support.

If there was some big scandal or the team was not getting it done in the classroom consistently then you have a point, but from what I know neither is the case.

Weak fan? That's a good one! You sound like Roachel Laney. It's not about these kids giving their all, it's about having a sports program that is suitable for your climate and surroundings. When your two two home courses (as listed in the Media Guide) are over one hour away from campus in Morganton and the other is in North Myrtle Beach there's a big problem. If anything we're doing them a big disservice by putting them up against players who get to play basically year round. Check the historical records and it will clearly show you App doesn't need to be funding a golf program.

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Are we having a hard time finding students to play on the golf team? I have not heard of that. I bet given the option of not having a team at all versus playing under the conditions we have in Boone it seems we continue to find students to play at App. I dont' see that as a disservice to them.

You need to be supporting any and all Apps if you are a fan of App. That does not mean you need to do so blindly and without criticism, but calling for the elimination of a team that themselves are not up in arms is throwing them under the bus and then backing over them on purpose. That is not the Mountaineer way in my view.

On another note, what do you suggest we do with the money? Personally I would want to see MORE teams at App, not less.

(04-27-2018 01:32 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 12:35 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:59 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:37 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  Surprised when the Apps were only 6 back on day 1. Finished up a more believable 36 shots off the lead. We need to drop golf.

Sent from my XT1635-01 using CSNbbs mobile app

Wow! maybe App needs to drop such weak fans.

I am sure these guys are giving it their all and deserve our support.

If there was some big scandal or the team was not getting it done in the classroom consistently then you have a point, but from what I know neither is the case.

Weak fan? That's a good one! You sound like Roachel Laney. It's not about these kids giving their all, it's about having a sports program that is suitable for your climate and surroundings. When your two two home courses (as listed in the Media Guide) are over one hour away from campus in Morganton and the other is in North Myrtle Beach there's a big problem. If anything we're doing them a big disservice by putting them up against players who get to play basically year round. Check the historical records and it will clearly show you App doesn't need to be funding a golf program.

Sent from my XT1635-01 using CSNbbs mobile app

Are we having a hard time finding students to play on the golf team? I have not heard of that. I bet given the option of not having a team at all versus playing under the conditions we have in Boone it seems we continue to find students to play at App. I dont' see that as a disservice to them.

You need to be supporting any and all Apps if you are a fan of App. That does not mean you need to do so blindly and without criticism, but calling for the elimination of a team that themselves are not up in arms is throwing them under the bus and then backing over them on purpose. That is not the Mountaineer way in my view.

On another note, what do you suggest we do with the money? Personally I would want to see MORE teams at App, not less.

It's got nothing to do with finding students who want to play golf, it's about being smart with the limited resources we have. But since you mention it, considering we haven't been remotely competitive over the past 30 years we evidently have a hard time finding players good enough to compete at the D 1 level. App is a great school, but not one at the top of the list of many aspiring golfers looking to further a career. Is it the "Mountaineer way" to put those student athletes up against their opponent with one hand tied behind their backs? Because that's exactly what we're doing. We have a hard time funding the teams we have, much less adding more. App has tried to be all things to everyone to far too long. It wasn't a big deal back in the Carolina's Conference days where teams were a few hundered miles away. App has to start spending money wisely instead of foolishly on a golf team that has to travel over an hour just to practice since the local courses close down half the year. It's just as foolish to have a team that so few public high schools in NC sponsor (Field Hockey) we are forced to sign out of state players sending the scholarship costs through the roof (24 players on team, 4 from NC). Not to mention we play in a conference no other of our sports compete in. We tie with Coastal for the most sports in the SB, but considering they get two sports (Volleyball & Beach Volleyball) out of the same players we have the distinction of having the most. Four more then A State, Louisiana & Texas State; three more than GA St, ULM, USA & Troy; two more than GA So. Yet you want App to invest limited resources on a sport we have little to no chance of being successful in just because someone wants to play? That's exactly the attitude that put App into the financial bind we find ourselves in. To answer your question, I'd invest the savings on teams of the gender it came from. I'm sure the 7 other women's sports could use some extra dollars for recruiting and budgets. Considering we don't fund the number of allowed scholarships I know baseball could use some extra cash. I love golf, but I'm also a realist. There's a reason why schools in the Southwest don't have ice hockey teams.

(04-27-2018 08:54 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 01:32 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 12:35 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:59 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:37 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  Surprised when the Apps were only 6 back on day 1. Finished up a more believable 36 shots off the lead. We need to drop golf.

Sent from my XT1635-01 using CSNbbs mobile app

Wow! maybe App needs to drop such weak fans.

I am sure these guys are giving it their all and deserve our support.

If there was some big scandal or the team was not getting it done in the classroom consistently then you have a point, but from what I know neither is the case.

Weak fan? That's a good one! You sound like Roachel Laney. It's not about these kids giving their all, it's about having a sports program that is suitable for your climate and surroundings. When your two two home courses (as listed in the Media Guide) are over one hour away from campus in Morganton and the other is in North Myrtle Beach there's a big problem. If anything we're doing them a big disservice by putting them up against players who get to play basically year round. Check the historical records and it will clearly show you App doesn't need to be funding a golf program.

Sent from my XT1635-01 using CSNbbs mobile app

Are we having a hard time finding students to play on the golf team? I have not heard of that. I bet given the option of not having a team at all versus playing under the conditions we have in Boone it seems we continue to find students to play at App. I dont' see that as a disservice to them.

You need to be supporting any and all Apps if you are a fan of App. That does not mean you need to do so blindly and without criticism, but calling for the elimination of a team that themselves are not up in arms is throwing them under the bus and then backing over them on purpose. That is not the Mountaineer way in my view.

On another note, what do you suggest we do with the money? Personally I would want to see MORE teams at App, not less.

It's got nothing to do with finding students who want to play golf, it's about being smart with the limited resources we have. But since you mention it, considering we haven't been remotely competitive over the past 30 years we evidently have a hard time finding players good enough to compete at the D 1 level. Is it the "Mountaineer way" to put those student athletes up against their opponent with one hand tied behind their backs? Because that's exactly what we're doing. We have a hard time funding the teams we have, much less adding more. App has tried to be all things to everyone to far too long. It wasn't a big deal back in the Carolina's Conference days where teams were a few hundered miles away. App has to start spending money wisely instead of foolishly on a golf team that has to travel over an hour just to practice since the local courses close down half the year. It's just a foolish to have a team that so few public high schools in NC sponsor (Field Hockey) we are forced to sign out of state players sending the scholarship costs through the roof (24 players on team, 4 from NC). Not to mention we play in a conference no other of our sports compete in. We tie with Coastal for the most sports in the SB, but considering they get two sports (Volleyball & Beach Volleyball) out of the same players we have the distinction of having the most. Four more then A State, Louisiana & Texas State; three more than GA St, ULM, USA & Troy; two more than GA So. Yet you want App to invest limited resources on a sport we have little to no chance of being successful in just because someone wants to play? That's exactly the attitude that put App into the financial bind we find ourselves in. To answer your question, I'd invest the savings on teams of the gender it came from. I'm sure the 7 other women's sports could use some extra dollars for recruiting and budgets. Considering we don't fund the number of allowed scholarships I know baseball could use some extra cash. I love golf, but I'm also a realist. There's a reason why schools in the Southwest don't have ice hockey teams.

You live on a damn mountain where there isn’t enough flat land for a course and enjoyable golf weather only hangs around for half the year.

Meanwhile, the rest of the SBC has much more conducive climates for golf and teams like CCU (Myrtle Beach) and GS (St. Simons Island) are right next to spots where kids grow up in the game.

But all kidding aside, I do remember seeing a good looking course while climbing that mountain a few years ago.

(04-28-2018 12:57 AM)CC Eagle Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 08:54 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 01:32 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 12:35 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:59 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  Wow! maybe App needs to drop such weak fans.

I am sure these guys are giving it their all and deserve our support.

If there was some big scandal or the team was not getting it done in the classroom consistently then you have a point, but from what I know neither is the case.

Weak fan? That's a good one! You sound like Roachel Laney. It's not about these kids giving their all, it's about having a sports program that is suitable for your climate and surroundings. When your two two home courses (as listed in the Media Guide) are over one hour away from campus in Morganton and the other is in North Myrtle Beach there's a big problem. If anything we're doing them a big disservice by putting them up against players who get to play basically year round. Check the historical records and it will clearly show you App doesn't need to be funding a golf program.

Sent from my XT1635-01 using CSNbbs mobile app

Are we having a hard time finding students to play on the golf team? I have not heard of that. I bet given the option of not having a team at all versus playing under the conditions we have in Boone it seems we continue to find students to play at App. I dont' see that as a disservice to them.

You need to be supporting any and all Apps if you are a fan of App. That does not mean you need to do so blindly and without criticism, but calling for the elimination of a team that themselves are not up in arms is throwing them under the bus and then backing over them on purpose. That is not the Mountaineer way in my view.

On another note, what do you suggest we do with the money? Personally I would want to see MORE teams at App, not less.

It's got nothing to do with finding students who want to play golf, it's about being smart with the limited resources we have. But since you mention it, considering we haven't been remotely competitive over the past 30 years we evidently have a hard time finding players good enough to compete at the D 1 level. Is it the "Mountaineer way" to put those student athletes up against their opponent with one hand tied behind their backs? Because that's exactly what we're doing. We have a hard time funding the teams we have, much less adding more. App has tried to be all things to everyone to far too long. It wasn't a big deal back in the Carolina's Conference days where teams were a few hundered miles away. App has to start spending money wisely instead of foolishly on a golf team that has to travel over an hour just to practice since the local courses close down half the year. It's just a foolish to have a team that so few public high schools in NC sponsor (Field Hockey) we are forced to sign out of state players sending the scholarship costs through the roof (24 players on team, 4 from NC). Not to mention we play in a conference no other of our sports compete in. We tie with Coastal for the most sports in the SB, but considering they get two sports (Volleyball & Beach Volleyball) out of the same players we have the distinction of having the most. Four more then A State, Louisiana & Texas State; three more than GA St, ULM, USA & Troy; two more than GA So. Yet you want App to invest limited resources on a sport we have little to no chance of being successful in just because someone wants to play? That's exactly the attitude that put App into the financial bind we find ourselves in. To answer your question, I'd invest the savings on teams of the gender it came from. I'm sure the 7 other women's sports could use some extra dollars for recruiting and budgets. Considering we don't fund the number of allowed scholarships I know baseball could use some extra cash. I love golf, but I'm also a realist. There's a reason why schools in the Southwest don't have ice hockey teams.

You live on a damn mountain where there isn’t enough flat land for a course and enjoyable golf weather only hangs around for half the year.

Meanwhile, the rest of the SBC has much more conducive climates for golf and teams like CCU (Myrtle Beach) and GS (St. Simons Island) are right next to spots where kids grow up in the game.

But all kidding aside, I do remember seeing a good looking course while climbing that mountain a few years ago.

You could say it was a good looking course. Grandfather Golf & CC has been in Golf Digest’s top 100 on numerous occasions. There are 7 private clubs in a 30 mile radius and 6 fall in NC’s top 100 courses. I’m a PGA member at one of these and a former App golfer and I can attest to how difficult it is to be competitive in the spring. My course just opened for the season yesterday which was a week after the conference tournament. Big congrats to Tripp Summerlin for his 2nd place Individual finish. Look for App to continue to trend upwards as the contributing players are young.

(04-28-2018 12:57 AM)CC Eagle Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 08:54 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 01:32 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 12:35 PM)AppManDG Wrote:  

(04-24-2018 04:59 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  Wow! maybe App needs to drop such weak fans.

I am sure these guys are giving it their all and deserve our support.

If there was some big scandal or the team was not getting it done in the classroom consistently then you have a point, but from what I know neither is the case.

Weak fan? That's a good one! You sound like Roachel Laney. It's not about these kids giving their all, it's about having a sports program that is suitable for your climate and surroundings. When your two two home courses (as listed in the Media Guide) are over one hour away from campus in Morganton and the other is in North Myrtle Beach there's a big problem. If anything we're doing them a big disservice by putting them up against players who get to play basically year round. Check the historical records and it will clearly show you App doesn't need to be funding a golf program.

Sent from my XT1635-01 using CSNbbs mobile app

Are we having a hard time finding students to play on the golf team? I have not heard of that. I bet given the option of not having a team at all versus playing under the conditions we have in Boone it seems we continue to find students to play at App. I dont' see that as a disservice to them.

You need to be supporting any and all Apps if you are a fan of App. That does not mean you need to do so blindly and without criticism, but calling for the elimination of a team that themselves are not up in arms is throwing them under the bus and then backing over them on purpose. That is not the Mountaineer way in my view.

On another note, what do you suggest we do with the money? Personally I would want to see MORE teams at App, not less.

It's got nothing to do with finding students who want to play golf, it's about being smart with the limited resources we have. But since you mention it, considering we haven't been remotely competitive over the past 30 years we evidently have a hard time finding players good enough to compete at the D 1 level. Is it the "Mountaineer way" to put those student athletes up against their opponent with one hand tied behind their backs? Because that's exactly what we're doing. We have a hard time funding the teams we have, much less adding more. App has tried to be all things to everyone to far too long. It wasn't a big deal back in the Carolina's Conference days where teams were a few hundered miles away. App has to start spending money wisely instead of foolishly on a golf team that has to travel over an hour just to practice since the local courses close down half the year. It's just a foolish to have a team that so few public high schools in NC sponsor (Field Hockey) we are forced to sign out of state players sending the scholarship costs through the roof (24 players on team, 4 from NC). Not to mention we play in a conference no other of our sports compete in. We tie with Coastal for the most sports in the SB, but considering they get two sports (Volleyball & Beach Volleyball) out of the same players we have the distinction of having the most. Four more then A State, Louisiana & Texas State; three more than GA St, ULM, USA & Troy; two more than GA So. Yet you want App to invest limited resources on a sport we have little to no chance of being successful in just because someone wants to play? That's exactly the attitude that put App into the financial bind we find ourselves in. To answer your question, I'd invest the savings on teams of the gender it came from. I'm sure the 7 other women's sports could use some extra dollars for recruiting and budgets. Considering we don't fund the number of allowed scholarships I know baseball could use some extra cash. I love golf, but I'm also a realist. There's a reason why schools in the Southwest don't have ice hockey teams.

You live on a damn mountain where there isn’t enough flat land for a course and enjoyable golf weather only hangs around for half the year.

Meanwhile, the rest of the SBC has much more conducive climates for golf and teams like CCU (Myrtle Beach) and GS (St. Simons Island) are right next to spots where kids grow up in the game.

But all kidding aside, I do remember seeing a good looking course while climbing that mountain a few years ago.

There are some awesome courses near Boone. Boone Golf Club, Beach Mountain Club, Red Tail, Jefferson Landing and Linville Ridge are some of the most enjoyable and spectacular courses I've ever played. The problem is they are only open 7 months out of the year.

We are not coming in last place year after year and though middle of the pack is not great, we are not being blown out every year either. I still don't see the need to drop a program.

Golf is cheap...no reason to drop it.

(04-28-2018 01:17 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  Golf is cheap...no reason to drop it.

DG is just a crank.