Desert Storm XX - Save the date 9/9 - 9/11, 2021!

hobbit

Who's up for a GolfBuzz event in Phoenix this year?!!

September 9th - 11th, 2021.

After a COVID-muted 2020 event, it looks hopeful that fall of 2021 will be a return to normal. We should also look into improved ways to integrate virtual participation. Let those idea fly. There is no substitute for gathering in the desert though!

For those unfamiliar, here is what is in store:

Morning competition rounds. 2-person best ball for the most part, with 9 holes of mano y mano match play mixed in.
Afternoon rounds (optional) of any games people want to play, usually involving a few drinks.
Great courses at pre-winter rates
Banter with other GolfBuzzers
WITB in real life!

Tentative Itinerary (nothing confirmed):
Wednesday afternoon (arrival day) - TPC Scottsdale, Stadium
Thursday - Quintero
Friday - Grayhawk Golf Club
Saturday - TBD

Tossing out some courses we haven't played in a while - naturally our favorites are always in play as well:
Legend Trail
Wildfire
Camelback
Dinosaur Mountain
Las Sendas
Boulders
Raven South Mountain
Talking Stick

Years past...

JIMENGAZ1

hobbit Should be able to attend the PHX portion

In regards to initial selections. My vote
Las Sendas
Camelback
Dino MT
Wildfire Faldo

Limey

hobbit I'd like to but I will be in Turkey for Workey and someone else’s wedding.

CallMeAl

Definitely Hopefull!!!

FauxAmish

I plan to be there.

Weirfan

Hoping but dependent on my vaccination status.

could be a late call this year 🙁

sdandrea1

Shopping for $12 air fare. 😖

raggmann54

sdandrea1 Lucky Pierre's discount airline, Uber Service and Pizza...

jamez

sdandrea1 My airfare was only $11

sdandrea1

raggmann54 Lucky Pierre's discount airline, Uber Service and Pizza...

.....if I start driving in early August.......

FauxAmish

sdandrea1

I did it first time I came out to Phoenix in 2010. 14.5 hours first day, 14.5 hours the second. Said that won't happen again. 🤪

Walterjn

FauxAmish does that mean that you're going to take your time and only drive 7 hours a day??

FauxAmish

Walterjn
Flying takes longer total time than 7 hours, but that is what we'll do.

jrock

Um can we talk about the fact that this will be Desert Storm XX?!?

We need to make this one special!

hobbit

jrock Ah yes, 20! I gave up on trying to manage roman numerals, but XX is easy!

Commemorative golf towels? 😜

logicalone

All of these years and I’ve never been to one of these. 😒

FauxAmish

logicalone
Then make some plans and join us.🤗

Seymore101

I wonder if we can Dos Equis to sponsor it?

rangerx

Looking forward to DSXX!

When was the last time we played Sun Ridge Canyon? If it’s in good shape and Hobbits can be kept away from the golf carts, may we give it a shot? 😎😜

hobbit

rangerx For the past several years I've looked at Sunridge Canyon and its always been closed in September for maintenance. I guess they get an earlier start than other courses in prep for the snow birds. Will keep an eye out again this year.

time4tim

It's been a while and I can't commit just yet, but man I would like to make it back for #20! Maybe I can talk @livegolf in going also.

livegolf

time4tim Might be tough to swing with other travels I have planned this summer. It is possible and I do enjoy a golf trip to the desert. At least until I slice one into the desert then that is enough desert golf for me lol.

Baaab

Oh hell yeah I’m in 👍🏼

CallMeAl

Baaab
Good! Ya Owe Me One! 😁