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| Below are all the responses to the Invitational survey. Click the plus (+) sign or the name to view the response. |
| Responses: 28 |
King Wilder| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | These tournaments are a great value. Two breakfasts, an Awards banquet dinner, a great golf course, two nights in a nice room and Friday night food...
What more could you ask for? |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | The weather for the past few years has been fine. It was no hotter than the San Fernando or San Gabriel Valleys in August. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | The only suggestion would be to keep the tournament moving to different location from time to time to keep it fresh. |
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Derek Patao| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | Where can you go and get all the things we did for less than $310????????????? |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | I didn't thing it was too hot, but I know some of the older people thought it was. If we change it to a cooler time of the year, it will cost more and I think cost is a bigger factor. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | I feel very strongly that the only people who can particpate in any bet, must play the same set of tees as the rest of the field! This includes the 5-man team bet or the horserace. The PGA didn't let Annika play the red tees, did they!!!!!!! I have no problem with what sex or age play in our tournament as long as they play the same course as the rest of the field. |
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Darryl Chang| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | I think if you compare our tournament with other tournaments you'll find that our tournament offers a lot more value. I would challenge any one to find another tournament that can offer the same things that we offer at a lower price. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | The last I checked, we can't control the weather. It seems like the better you play the better the weather is. Someone is always going to complain about something. Fix what you can and live with what you can't. If we have the tournament during a cooler season the costs are going to be much higher. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | I think we need to make the Invitational more family oriented. I have a lot of great memories of running around Massacre Canyon as a kid. It was fun to see the parents following the kids around in the junior tournament wearing slippers and carrying a BUD and a golf bag. |
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Kevin Gomez| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | The price is great. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | Yes | | Suggestion: | The weather is always going to be a problem. We are never satisfied, it all depends on how we played. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Smaller group, which we have scheduled for next year. New venue every few years, which makes it exciting. More kids oriented, now that I have a couple. |
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Billj Jr.| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | I don't think its too high considering what we get for our money. In 1993-94 Kathy & I travelled with the Masonic Grand Lodge and stay in some places that were a lot more expansive and that was just for the rooms for Friday and Saturday Nights, not including the cost to fly in or drive in. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | Yes | | Suggestion: | This time it was hotter than last years plus it was humid too! |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | If the cost isn't too outragious maybe play in the Spring or late Winter or even early spring. But I think the cost will be very high and I don't want to play a venue like a Whittier or Whispering Lake either....It the one Tournament a year that we can showcase our "Aloha" |
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Rich| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | I continually get responses from guests that we have the best-run tournament they go to. If we want more participation then we need more members to commit and to invite guests. I don't necessarily feel that more is better. We can commit to a lower amount of players and rooms and there is no problem with the current amount of members and guests going. I think we’re trying to fix something that’s not broken. |
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carl namahoe| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | Yes | | Suggestion: | I would rather play in cool or mild weather. However, the Invitational has always been scheduled in the month of Aug. and as we all know Aug. is typically a very warm month. Perhaps a change in location is needed, say North of Los Angeles. I'm willing to pay the price difference if we decide to move the Invitational to the Spring or Fall and stay some where South of L.A. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | It would appear that we have established 80 as the number of golfers we will have at the next Invitational. If 80 is to be the number that will be used for future Invitational then I have a suggestion.
1. 80 golfers= 20 groups(4 per group)
2. start 10 groups off the front and 10 off
the back. This will eliminate the need for
a shotgun start.
3. By eliminating the shotgun start some
courses, we presently are not able to play,
will be open to The Invitational. |
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Hank Patao| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | I feel the Invitational is great. Can't see how you can makeit any better without spending more money. |
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aloha andy| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | what does everyone expect these things cost money |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | i wasnt there but the only way to get better wheather is to play it earlier in the year
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| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | you cant please everybody send the guys that bitch home or let htem run the tournament |
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Michael Cassidy| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | Yes, a little too high | | Suggestion: | I think for a family to go it is a little expensive. But providing subsidy to those who need it would be a positive. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | Yes | | Suggestion: | I went last year and it was pretty warm. This is not why I would not attend in future, but a cooler time of year would be better ( I understand there will / would be cost impact) |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | I think the structure of the Invitational is great. It is well organized and run. However, in order to achieve the turn out that is expected, time and cost need to be more flexible. I would also institute a timeline for payment so the club in not exposed to a loss. |
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Leo| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | Yes, a little too high | | Suggestion: | 3 to a room. This would help members who don't mind sleeping on the floor or in the same bed.
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| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | I think we should bring back the scoreboard, at least for the Saturday scores. I know this is a lot of work, but to see everyones score is nice and professional. |
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Buddy V| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | Not high for me personally but I would like to see the AGC put up monies for those attending to keep the cost down & maybe allow some people to go who would not otherwise. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | Of course it would be nicer to golf in the mid 70s but we all know it cost that much more. Need to have designated (paid for) people actively trying to secure new locations, trying different dates, trying local areas again. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Planning a better & more structured Saturday night banquet. Paid entertainment & more Club participation. |
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george risberg| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | i couldn't tell, you my pops paid for half. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | maybe, for the older members |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | get all the members in the club to stop bitching and just play golf. |
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Ernie Levy| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: |
Play from white Tees for old fogies [over 75 years] |
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Scotty A.| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | We are not going to get it for less any where else. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | Drink a lot of fluids and prevent dehydartion. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: |
(1)Encourage more members to attend by offering a lesser fee for all club members attending.
(2)Orhave a certain amount of money from the general fund alotted to all the club members that are going. Devide that alotted amount by the number of club members attending and equally share the discounted amount. |
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Tom Ikemiya| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | Yes, a little too high | | Suggestion: | |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | I thought it could be, this is why I did not go | | Suggestion: | |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Format is a little rough on real high handicappers |
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Joe Dung| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | Yes, a little too high | | Suggestion: | Maybe we can't do anything about it. We may have the best price already. It's just getting expensive on a fixed income like eveything else these days. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | It wasn't unbearable. It sure beat Palm Springs! |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Don't forget dessert after dinner, make it sugar free so everyone can enjoy!
Need to promote harder to get other clubs to join us like the old days. Try to schedule so as not to conflict with other big Hawaiian tournaments in the summer months. |
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X| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | I think there is a handful who cannot afford this. The problem is a lot could that didn't make the time or effort. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | Yes | | Suggestion: | I suggest we move it up to June or any cooler time of year. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Bring back te Hawaii-Ana. It's all haole. |
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X| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | Also answewred yes way too high.
Dual answer because the last two tournaments were at the same location but the rates are getting higher as everything elsr does. Palm Springs was probably cheaper but the accomodations were not as great as the other places. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | Yes | | Suggestion: | The locatios have aleays been quite satisfactory but the weather doesn't always play a good game wth you. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Change the Invitational to a cooler month, maybe October. Looking forard to Barona, perhaps this is the alternate cooler location with more amenities for the ladies. |
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MJ| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Get more participation by subsidizing about $50-100 for those who participate from the profits of the Hoolaulea. |
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PJ| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | A lower price would be excellent. Realistically, at today's prices the only other way is to negotiate for a lower rate or at least get a few amenities added on. Quite a few years back we would send a team to negotiate for prices & other benefits. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | Yes | | Suggestion: | Changing the datea month earlier or a cooler areas. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Our Invitational should have all Members participating. Starting in a month or two assign someone to collect monthly whatever anyone wants to put in, in order that they will have enough money or a good portion available to them. A portion from our moneymaking events allotted to all members would be beneficial. |
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Paul Tarumot| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | Yes, a little too high | | Suggestion: | If the total package could be a little cheaper, I think more people will play since most are retirees. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | Due to the death of my brother in Hawaii I could not attend this Invitational. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Play from the white tees.
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X| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | nothing at this time |
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Frank Kawana| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | Yes, a little too high | | Suggestion: | The cost for the Invitational plus the side bets, the 2 day tournament is very expensive. Especially under the unbearable hot weather conditions. |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | Yes | | Suggestion: | It is too hot for most golfers, especially the older golfers, it is not healthy. What is the dolar difference if we play under cooler conditions? I believe the weather is the #1 reason we don't get more members to participate. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Use the funds we have in the treasury to offset higher cost in playing in cooler/nicer weather. The hoolaulea id the perfect fund raiser to benefit our membership. It is nice to donate to other causes such as Junior Golf program but we should also consider making our tournament more enjoyable and fun - for the benefit of the whole club.
How about taking 10% off the top of all the winning pot for hte following years Invitational, to lower the cost. |
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Shut Up and Play Golf| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | The cost has been basically the same for years. So, why all the complaints now? |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | If you have trouble tolerating the heat, then drink more water and less alcohol. |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Why does everyone complain, but nobody does anything to solve the problem? It's very unfair the way some members are treating the people who keep this Club running. I think the hard-workers should quit and let the complainers try to do the job themselves. All the aggravation they are causing makes the job unbearable and thankless. There is definetly no Aloha Spirit left in this Club. |
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Que| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | If anyone wants to be part of the Invitational it doesn't mater how much or how hot it's going to be, If an golfer wants to be there he should plan this Special day Hot on the amount... |
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faxon hanuna| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | its not easy running a golf tournament,over the years i've appreciated all that has been done to have a great tournament like this.i think its members and its guest(i for one)would like to see more participation.however,age is creeping upon us more and more,with this in mind,over all i think this tournament is fantastic. aloha me pumehana |
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Ivan Ward| Do you think the cost of the Invitational is too high? | | | | Answer: | No, not for what we get | | Suggestion: | Can't rememer when I got so much for so little!! |
| | Was the weather too hot at the Invitational? | | | | Answer: | No | | Suggestion: | Can't control the weather, better than cold!! |
| | Your suggestions to make our Invitational better... | | | | Suggestion: | Just wanted to express my/our mahalo and aloha to all that were involved in such a sucessful and fun event. Also want to commend your club and all the members that we've come to know, for your dedication and success in perpetuating the "Aloha Spirit". |
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