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Putting out feelers: St. John's, NL for Canadian Open or Closed?
but in that case, it doesn't matter where it is unless it is in your home town. You can't go.
Actually if it was in Ontario I probably could go because that would only cost me five vacation days. Also if it was in a major city within three or four hours of flying and airport stop over time I would also be able to go. I used to fly to Los Angeles regularly for the weekend and made it to work on time the following Monday (or Tuesday in case of a long weekend). Unfortunately that was a lot cheaper than flying from Windsor to even Toronto. Round trips were usually about $200 and on occasion even cheaper though holidays sometimes saw the price jump into the $300 range.
2010 is probably going to be a bit tight for vacation days because volunteering for the local chess challenge and the CYCC are probably going to eat up a few days and I usually take a day for the Kitchener tournaments that have a Friday night round. Much as I hate to I may have to take a few byes in those first rounds.
As an aside, I would note that in 1995, 25 years later, Bent Larsen came to Canada and tied for first ( with Deen Hergott and Alexandre LeSiege ) in the North Bay International. The tournament attracted 286 players. In the Open section, over half of the 61 players were rated over 2300.
I was the tournament director for the one Canadian Open that was held in St.John's...it was a great event and some players consider it to be the best of all Canadian Opens...I would be delighted to see the 2010 Open in St.John's and would definitely be a participant. Phil Haley
Re: Putting out feelers: St. John's, NL for Canadian Open or Closed?
I was the tournament director for the one Canadian Open that was held in St.John's...it was a great event and some players consider it to be the best of all Canadian Opens...I would be delighted to see the 2010 Open in St.John's and would definitely be a participant. Phil Haley
I would not attend barring a sudden lottery win between now and then. I get two weeks vacation a year or ten days since I don't work weekends except in emergencies. I would probably have to use seven vacation days to make that trip and fit in all the rounds and the travel time.
but in that case, it doesn't matter where it is unless it is in your home town. You can't go.
Re: Putting out feelers: St. John's, NL for Canadian Open or Closed?
I would not attend barring a sudden lottery win between now and then. I get two weeks vacation a year or ten days since I don't work weekends except in emergencies. I would probably have to use seven vacation days to make that trip and fit in all the rounds and the travel time.
Normally, the Canadian Open and Canadian Closed are held in central areas within the country - well, except for Edmonton and Kapuskasing ;-)
Edmonton is central to those living in the Western half of the country. The Windsor to Quebec City corridor is convenient to a larger population, but to be truly a Canadian Open and not simply an Ontario/Quebec Open it should be allowed to travel without discrimination. The number of entrants could be quite small however, relative to past Opens, and the tournament committee would require substantial backing to pull it off. If they wish to have it then more power to them. I would not consider it a viable project though without a significant infusion of money.
Re: Putting out feelers: St. John's, NL for Canadian Open or Closed?
Granted that travelling to St. John's from anywhere west of Toronto could get expensive, those who visit the individual airline websites regularly will find seat sales that go on from time to time. I booked my July/August round trip from St. John's to Montreal in January and paid about half price.
Flying from Quebec or Ontario is generally less expensive than driving, considering the fee for the ferry. However, the drive is quite nice, and once here you would not have to rent a car. Also, there are quite a few attractions on the way to and through Newfoundland that one would miss when flying.
Keep up the banter... I'm seriously considering approaching some people in the area to put together a proposal.
Woah. I tried putting random dates in April 2010 and the cheapest price I get? 1070$ return incl tax.
In my experience, it has cost me more to go to St. John's from Toronto than a round-trip to Hawaii... That is exactly what I mean.
Last time I checked the ferry prices are brutal too (whether you take the ~6hr ferry to west side --followed by 8hr drive to St. John's -- or the ~16 hour ferry to East side (to Argentia, near(er) St. John's). The ferry is a very large ship for sure but the accommodations are somewhat spartan and they occasionally have to hose it out (if you get my meaning). The shorter ferry is clearly cheaper since you don't have to pay for a cabin for such a relatively short ride.
Once you GET THERE, Newfoundland is beautiful and the people are welcoming...
I have been to Newfoundland many times, and it is an absolutely fabulous place. I voted No however, because airfare from anywhere to St. John's is unbelievably high. Driving/taking the ferry is likewise prohibitively expensive (the ferry part). The Closed is quite a different case than the Open - they should not be considered related.
IMHO the Open Championship has to be held in a large metropolitan area.
Woah. I tried putting random dates in April 2010 and the cheapest price I get? 1070$ return incl tax.
Re: Putting out feelers: St. John's, NL for Canadian Open or Closed?
I have been to Newfoundland many times, and it is an absolutely fabulous place. I voted No however, because airfare from anywhere to St. John's is unbelievably high. Driving/taking the ferry is likewise prohibitively expensive (the ferry part). The Closed is quite a different case than the Open - they should not be considered related.
IMHO the Open Championship has to be held in a large metropolitan area.
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