Appreciate the heads up. I figured if the Senior PGA was going there it had to be more than just flowers. I hadn’t checked the rates yet, that might change things. We’ll see how things shake out once it gets closer!
I might even say try and play SPCC above Sentryworld, if you’re in the area
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New sports bar, with simulators coming to Milwaukee.
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SPCC is so good
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An official NLU event in WI in August!
Yeah, fuck me I guess, who also planned an event in checks notes August
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The Ope is the 18th-19th? I think the NLU Event is the 21st?
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This Bostonian might have to venture to Wisconsin for the first time for the “Ope”-in (waitlist permitting) and stay for the Erin Hills event in August
where are the events posted?
What a decision there
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Newsletter has a link
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Also not included on the event list, which, you know, makes a guy wonder some shit.
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Pretty sure the list is only NIT qualifier events but yeah, tough scene on timing, especially for the folks going to SV after
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I’ve never really focused on the NLU events because the idea of competitive golf scares the shit out of me in the same way being at a blackjack table scares me (too many “rules” and “don’t fuck up the table” vibes), but is that typically what it costs to participate? I was not expecting that number.
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For EH with a caddy and all your meals, the number doesn’t seem too unreasonable but still a lot for one days worth of golf.
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Yeah I don’t disagree, but I need clarification on if “(Including some beverages)” is using the Wisconsin exchange rate or the non-Wisconsin exchange rate before I ultimately decide on value.
Also, play on “City of Festivals” or just a happy coincidence?
I thought the number was reasonable for what they charge. Now, you could argue that what they charge is unreasonable but considering the green fees are $345, Kettle Loop is $45 and caddie fee is $55 for the regular round and $45 for the kettle it’s fairly decent. That’s $490 just for the golf part, not including food, tee gifts, etc…
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Totally agree and I get cost of putting on an event backed in too. I’ve just never really thought about NLU events and how much they cost. When I said I wasn’t expecting that number, it wasn’t good bad or anything in between as it’s certainly justifiable.
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It’s definitely sticker shock but I know Golfer’s Journal is doing basically the same thing for $750 at end of June. So NLU bringing real value at $600! It sounds crazy but as called out above, relative to what you would pay off the rack for a day at EH its not a bad value. All of course in a relative sense to how you feel about paying $600 for a day of golf.
As has been stated many times by others recently, EH delivered way more than I expected. I assumed I would be a one-and-done, check it off the list type and probably not go back given the rate. But it blew me away. Won’t be there on a regular basis but will definitely make more trips in the future. And yes, very seriously weighing the NLU event. My guess is it will fill up very quickly.
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Real “Look at me Louie” situation here but as someone who has played it in competition 10+ times and has guaranteed 2 rounds (hopefully 4) coming July of this year, I am still seriously considering it. Yes, $600 for one day is a lot but I don’t have to fly anywhere or get a room anywhere. That’s a big win compared to some of the other NLU events that I could attend.
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