Hello Refuge,
I am the Director of Golf Sales & Marketing for Big Cedar Lodge, and an on-again off-again nest addict. Lately, I have been off the wagon (or on the wagon… I can’t ever remember which is which. Seinfeld-style).
@chrismarz once hosted a Big Cedar meet-up in 2020. I remember meeting several of you at Buffalo Ridge and everyone had an awesome time. Last year, we weren’t able to do an event due to availability issues; no doubt driven by @Randy & @djpie’s historic diplomatic venture into the heart of the Ozarks. (PS. the proud Skunk tribe send their well wishes.)
@PushCartGodfather recently reached out to me about getting some merch ordered, and it made me want to get the event back on the schedule. As some of you know, we have had to lockdown our booking window to 30 days for guest staying off-property due to an insane amount of demand, but we are going to ignore that for an NLU meet-up event this Fall (NOT PART OF THE NIT). You’ll be able to crash together in an AirBnB if you prefer, and the golf will be at a better rate than you will get off the streets.
So let’s do this! Come see the course @djpie called “extremely handsome” (Ozarks National). And marvel at the property @Randy called “the McDonald’s of golf courses… and not in a good way” (Payne’s Valley). I’m not sure what else I can say to get you all on board. The reviews speak for themselves!
How to Reserve Your Spot
For now, the event is limited to the first 20 people that sign up. First come first serve. A valid CC# will be required to hold a spot. To reserve your spot, please email me at mfmcqueary@big-cedar.com.
The Schedule
Fri 11/11: Buffalo Ridge at 11:20AM (18 holes)
Sat 11/12: Ozarks National at 9AM (18 holes)
Sat 11/12: Top of the Rock at 2:30PM (9 holes Par 3)
Sun 11/13: Payne’s Valley at 9AM (19 holes)
Sun 11/13: Mountain Top at 2:15PM (13 holes Par 3 Walking-only)
Total Price
$660+tax for all 5 rounds including carts/push carts, range balls, and the complimentary turn station food at BR, ON, & PV. This event saves you a few hundred bucks compared to booking it yourself.
I realize these dates are after our peak season and the courses will be browning, but we don’t have many days left available to book this year. But if the timing is right with Mother Nature, you will have great color on the trees which makes for awesome views.
And of course, I want to throw out a special invite to any of the NLU boys to make the pilgrimage. @Soly @Tron @djpie @MerchCzar @Cody @sundaybag @Randy (The Big Guy is dying to see the updates, I’m sure)
Going forward, we can explore doing a bigger and better event during prime season dates in 2023 based on how this event fills up.
Also, If anyone is willing to sign up to be the “Group Leader” (ie help with communication between the group since I won’t be playing with you all), I can probably make it worth your while.
More info on the place here. Hope to see you all this fall!