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Old 04-21-2010, 05:27 PM   #19
Lillie_Steins

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I'll answer these in order and then put some other thoughts at the bottom.

1. I am far more likely to come to another outing after being at this one. I met some awesome people that I really consider friends now and it's a shame that we all live so far apart. I can tell you for sure that I won't be making the fall 2010 outing since I'm only able to reserve one true vacation a year these days. Hopefully, I will be able to attend again next year if you have one.

2. I liked the two day set-up and would have loved to attend on Sunday. It didn't really work with my schedule though. The nice thing about being in a destination state is that people can stay as long as they want and even play together if the actual "outing" is over. I agree that a four day outing could get pretty tough for you and GG to host.

3. I didn't bring my son, but was glad to have brought Erica. She's not into the golf so much, but she putted around and even took some swings during the demo. She really enjoyed that, but not as much as hanging out with everybody. She really liked meeting all the people and sharing an evening of laughs with them. During the golf round she had as much fun laying in the sun and shopping as I did playing. You really can't go wrong if you're near a beach, spa, or shopping. I don't know that I would bring the boy to the outing until he got a little older and was interested in golf.

4. Different courses that suit every skill level. I didn't see the course on Sunday, but if it was anything like Sarasota National, I'm sure it was perfect. Also, group contests would be fun. I know that you guys wanted to stay away from golf-skill related games, but I think there are some that you could do that wouldn't be bad for everyone. Especially putting or closest to the hole. I had some longish putts and at least one shot that was pretty close to the pin and I suck. Now, a driving contest just wouldn't be fair, unless biggsy stayed at home

5. I liked the free-for-all format because I could move over to the green when I got tired of the driving range and vice-versa.

6. I think you picked a great time of year for this one. Aside from the brief rain (which was really just bad luck considering the beautiful weather the rest of the week), it was perfect. I imagine the fall would be good too, but I'm guessing the courses would be much busier.

All things considered, what you put together for us was as close to perfect as it comes. I loved the golf and loved the company even more. I think that the people make the experience and this one really was something I will always remember.
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