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Welcome to yet another edition of The Team Dream Golf Getaway! Looking back through my archives, I have determined this to be year eight. It’s hard to believe the inaugural “Dream” took place nine years ago! (you may recall a one-year hiatus). After piecing together the teams last night, the anticipation is sure to choke me over the next couple of weeks!Once again, 16 members will make the trip north to for two days, one night of pure Team antics and debauchery.

The Team Dream 2010 welcomes two new entries to the mix: Ryan Cey and Kevin Qually will fill the void left by Shuya and The Todd, as they tend to ulterior obligations. Welcome to the Dream, guys!

Here is a quick itinerary:Team Dream 2010 takes place Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30, all in the townsite of Waskesiu.

Saturday Tee Times begin at the Waskesiu Golf Course at 12:30 on Saturday morning. Green Fees at the Lobstick Course run around $70.00 (including a cart), which can be paid at the clubhouse. Please arrive early enough to clean the cobwebs off your swing at the Lobstick Driving Range.

Also, don’t forget to factor in stops at the liquor store in PA, and Golf USA so that Goodsy can buy more shoes.We will once again be playing the 4 Ball (High/Low) format on Saturday, with pairs vying for points to add to their team total. (See past Dream posts for scoring details.)

After the round, we can check into our Armstrong Hillcrest cabins. They are the same ones as last year, and will house 4 guys per cabin. The cost for accommodations is $50.00 and is payable to me (Jay). You can e-mail me the money in advance, if you like, or can square up with me in Waskesiu.

Plans are in place to hit up Pizza Pete’s for pints and pie after the round.

Sunday’s tee times begin at 12:00, also at the Waskesiu Golf Course. The final day of competition sees the Singles Match-Play format. Again, players are trying to earn points toward their team total. The team with the most points at the end of play on Sunday is awarded the coveted Team Dream Icon!

Finally, the teams:

Day One Matchups:

Day Two Matchups will be determined at the end of Day One.

We should also use this website as a means for making carpooling arrangements for the trip to Waskesiu. If you are willing to drive, consider adding a comment to this post. Also, it is as good idea to bring a few snacks along for your cabin. I am unaware if your cabins will have BBQ’s, but they did last year.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m Looking forward to seeing you all at Team Dream 2010!

Yours in Team Golf,
Jay

Here it is guys — the breakdown for Team Dream 2009! Remember that it is less than a week away now. I apologize for the tardiness in posting the match-ups and final details, but a few last-minute player withdrawals and entries have made for a bit of a juggling act this year. Before revealing the teams and match-ups, I thought it would be wise to update you on the changes to this year’s field.

Absent from this year’s Dream are long-timers Bobby-J and Lorenzo, and last year’s rookie sensations Vanneste and Dagenais. The carpet at our cabins will thank us! Hopefully all four of these fellows will be able to make a return to the Dream in the near future. They will most certainly be missed!

The 2009 edition of the Dream appears to be one of the stronger fields assembled in recent years, with the return of Noodle, and the addition of Schubert, Brian, and Brett. From what I have heard, these guys know how to attack a pin…….and a beer. Welcome to the Dream, fellas! With the 2008 Dream remaining deadlocked after two days of feverish competition, the anticipation and pressure are sure to build over the weekend at this year’s Dream. On paper, this may be the most unpredictable set of match-ups in the history of The Dream!

The 2009 Dream begins Saturday, May 30 at Elk Ridge Resort with tee times starting at 12:45 PM.

Here are the two teams for this year’s Dream:

All right, now to the part that you’ve been waiting for: the match-ups!

Day 1

• Schubert/Brian vs. Noodle/Trav
• Jay/Brett vs. T-Bags/Clinto
• Kipp/Shuya vs. Naids/Todd
• Gordo/Marsh vs. Mitch/Goodsy

Recall the Ryder Cup style format from the last few years. 2 teams of 8 players will compete for points in order to capture the coveted Team Dream Icon.

Saturday’s format will be 4-Ball High/Low competition. That is, each player will play their own ball, but works alongside his playing partner in the foursome. 2 points or “ticks” are awarded per hole. The lowest score on one team is compared to the lowest score on the other team for a single point, and the highest score on one team is compared to the highest score on the other team for a second point. The team with the most points at the end of 18 holes earns 1 point for their side in the overall competition.

Sunday’s round begins at 11:00 AM at the Waskesiu Golf Course

On Sunday we will play Singles Match-Play. One player from each side will square off in a battle of golf prowess and mastery. The lowest score of the two players on each hole claims the hole. At the end of 18 holes, the individual with the most holes won earns a point toward their team’s overall total.

At Sunday’s end, the team of 8 with the most points claims the Team Dream Championship Icon!Day 2 Matchups will be determined after Day 1 has been completed.

Just a reminder that your green fees are payable in the clubhouse at each of the courses. Accommodation fees are to be paid to Jay. ($50). Please also factor in sharing the cost of gas with your driver and carpoolies, as well as meals and alcohol.

You may also want to bring late-night snacks for your cabin. Although BBQing hotdogs in the moonlight has become somewhat of a tradition, unfortunately, our cabins are not equipped with BBQ’s. We may need to seek other options.

I will leave finding a ride to The Dream up to you. It may be a good idea to use the website to organize carpooling arrangements. So far, Todd has offered to drive, as well as Hemant. If anyone else would be interested, please post a comment on the site.

If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at jasonfenrich at hotmail.com or give me a call at (306) 343-0623. We’ll see you in a few days!

Yours in Team Golf,
Jay

Hey Team,

I’d thought I’d send out a greeting/update to fill you in on some of the details for the Team Dream 2009! As you are aware, the Dream takes place Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31.

Our tee times begin at 12:45 Saturday afternoon at Elk Ridge Resort. Following the round, we will travel in to Waskesiu to check in at Armstrong-Hillcrest cabins. Again, they are a bit dated, but the appeal is that we were able to make a single night booking. We have 4 cabins booked for our group, placing 4 Team members per cabin. Once checked in, we have the opportunity for Pizza Pete’s, pints of beer, poker and cocktails at the cabin, and perhaps a visit to the Lakeview Tavern (Lord, help us). Sunday’s round takes place at the Waskesiu Lobstick Golf Course, with tee times beginning at 11:00.

Here is a quick run-down of the costs:

• Accommodations – $50 (Payable to Jay. You may use cheque, cash, or could e-mail the
  money in advance.)
• Elk Ridge – $77 for Green Fees and a cart (payable in the Proshop)
• Lobstick Course $66 for Green Fees and a cart (payable in the Proshop)

Do keep in mind that additional costs may include meals, beer, and gas money for your driver. We can arrange carpooling starting immediately, though we are waiting to hear on a person to fill our final spot at the Dream.

As soon as everyone has been confirmed, I will send out the teams and opening day matchups. Stay tuned!

Yours in Team Golf,

Jay

It looks like the weather is going to be fairly decent for the 2008 Team Dream. You can keep up to date at the following link :

Elk Ridge Weather

Shuya has put together a transportation schedule for us to try and get our car pooling organized. People can let him know where in the spreadsheet they want to be, and he’ll make the updates.

Transportation Schedule

Alright.  Jason has booked the cabins and arranged for our tee times. It’s a little pricier this year due to our extra night of accommodations. It seems that the green fees have also increased considerably. Luckily we’re all incredibly wealthy, and know that it is well worth it.

We have 16 players/travelers which will require two cabins. One 3-bedroom, and one 4-bedroom cabin have been booked (2 nights each). Cost is $107/person.

Itinerary
Friday, June 13 — Arrive Elk Ridge
Saturday, June 14 — Tee times at 12:30, 12:37, 12:45, 12:52
Sunday, June 15 — Tee times at 10:30, 10:37, 10:45, 10:52

The cost for each round (we play two) is $71, and is payable at the clubhouse. Note that this price includes the cart rental. Please try and pay Jason as soon as possible since he has put the money up-front for the cabins, and it is a pretty big chunk of change.

I am proud to introduce everyone to the newest member of the Team Dream – Jeffrey Vanneste. Vanneste has become a regular at the Team’s events over the last couple of years making it an easy decision for the Dream’s Board of Directors to invite him to this auspicious event.

Vanneste grew up in North Battleford and despite this, is a straight shooter (as a person, not at golfer). He currently lives between Saskatoon and Montreal, traveling back and forth while his wife finishes her Masters degree. He also works in Saskatoon with Naids and Shuya, two active members of the Dream. So please take a moment to welcome Vanneste in the regular Dream manner….trash talk.

For those of you who use Internet Explorer to do your web surfing, you may have noticed that the website may look a little funny on the right side of the page. To be specific, there is a textbox all out of whack. For some reason, Internet Explorer can’t render this properly. Because of this, it may not have been clear that this text box is where you can enter your email address to get notification of new posts on this site. I’m looking into the problem and hope to have it fixed real soon. In the meantime if it really bothers you, you can get Firefox, an alternative web browser where it renders awesomely.