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GolfClubAtlas.com => Golf Course Architecture => Topic started by: Tony_Muldoon on January 16, 2023, 03:08:54 PM
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BUDA XX1 Return to the Cotswolds 15th to 18th September 2023
£30 deposit required to secure a place, see next post for costs and how to pay.
The reason why Buda this year will be better than the Ryder Cup, is that although both are established stellar transcontinental Golf matches, featuring crack athletes who have been training all year for this, we have 4 days; one more than the lazy pro’s!!!!
GCA has a long association with these courses and collectively they form a distinct group of ‘natural’ courses that all participants here should see.
Friday 15th September AM 9.12 2 tees PM 1.44 4 tees
Cleeve Hill.
IF YOU PARK AT CLEEVE HILL YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CAR IN THE CLUBHOUSE.
One of the wonders of golf. The scale is epic and the joy unconfined.
https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,49796.0.html (https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,49796.0.html)
Saturday 16th
9.15am Painswick. Unique. No other description comes close..
https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,51629.msg1181534.html#msg1181534 (https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,51629.msg1181534.html#msg1181534)
Sunday 17th
9.15 Stranahan Course. Players Club
In this profile Sean writes “I think it rather obvious that I am impressed with the Stranahan Course. The greens alone are worth a visit and I think one of the best sets I have seen in England.”
https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,48856.msg1102965.html#msg1102965 (https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,48856.msg1102965.html#msg1102965)
On this evening we will take a MiniBus into nearby Chipping Sodbury. At extra cost.
Monday 18th
9.15 Minchinhampton Old.
Another ‘Common Ground’ course. Lovely just lovely and to think this course was once considered to be the first inland venue for The Open Championship!
This time the profile is by someone who used to be on GCA Ran Morrisett. He says it has that joy to be alive feeling and if you don’t get this course you don’t get golf.
https://golfclubatlas.com/countries/minchinhampton-golf-club-old-course/?portfolioCats=249%2C250%2C251%2C252%2C253%2C254%2C255%2C256%2C257%2C258%2C259%2C260%2C261%2C262%2C263%2C264%2C265%2C266%2C267%2C268%2C269%2C270%2C271%2C272%2C273%2C274%2C275%2C276 (https://golfclubatlas.com/countries/minchinhampton-golf-club-old-course/?portfolioCats=249%2C250%2C251%2C252%2C253%2C254%2C255%2C256%2C257%2C258%2C259%2C260%2C261%2C262%2C263%2C264%2C265%2C266%2C267%2C268%2C269%2C270%2C271%2C272%2C273%2C274%2C275%2C276)
Accommodation 3 nights. Fri/Sat/Sun
Staying at “The Dormie” Players Club, Codrington, Bristol BS37 6RZ
https://www.theplayersgolfclub.com/ (https://www.theplayersgolfclub.com/)
Evening meals are not included in the price but there’s a full menu available on site. Our host, course architect and GCA participant, Adrian Stiff will be around and loves to talk Golf.
Other features available to us include Darts, Pool and I think we should have a knockout tournament for each running across the three nights.
There will be an extra charge for those wishing to join a MiniBus for a Sunday night Curry offsite.
Notes
Initially max of 28 players. I can look into more tee times if demand requires.
This will be one of the most social BUDA’s if everyone stays in the same place! Modern Rooms and fantastic social facilities all in the same building. Full dining on site. We also have options to use a simulator, play Pool, or even the 9 hole par 3 course. There will be a Poker Game Sunday night for those who fancy their luck. There is travel between courses involved, but you can’t have everything!
Note Cleeve Hill and Painswick are strenuous walks. The other two are ideal walks.
Note the rates quoted in next post, for the last 3 days, are for 36, but at those prices some may prefer to only play 18 on those days. The same applies for those who may wish to join us for the day for one or both rounds. With plenty of notice we can get more tee times.
Only the Players Club have Carts and Electric Trolleys. The others have limited no’s of Pull Trolleys and Cleeve have 4 Electric Trolleys. Please contact the Clubs direct if you want to reserve any of these.
Note there is travel involved.
Distances from The Players Club
90 mins from Heathrow, 50 from Bristol Airport.
Allow
Cleeve Hill 1 hour,
Painswick 50 mins
Minchinhampton Old 40.
Looking forward to the annual slugfest! (Pun intended).
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Costs and how to pay.
When responding please be clear which options for Accommodation and playing at Cleeve you choose and the Total money you are committing to. Please carefully indicate now, as changes in such a large group are to be avoided. (It will also help the Captains if you indicate you only want to play 18 a day thereafter).
Accommodation. Players Club We have 22 rooms reserved Friday 15th to Sunday the 17th.
Single occupancy with Breakfast. 3 nights pp £270
OR Shared Occupancy with Breakfast 3 nights pp £195
Cleeve Hill Friday 9.15am 18 Holes £20
Or 36 Holes £40
Painswick Saturday 9.15am Day Rate inc Sandwich £35
Stranahan, Players Club Sunday 9.15Day Rate £45
Minchinhampton Old Day rate inc Sandwich £42
So when confirming please indicate if you are sharing a room and if you are up for 36 at Cleeve.
Minimum Cost (195+20+35+45+42) £337
Maximum Cost (270+40+35+45+42) £432
The rooms are on a first come basis and we only need 6 of them shared to accommodate 28 players. If these fill up I’ll post details of other local establishments. "
To confirm a place please send £30 per person now and the balance will be due by end July.
How to pay
There are 3 ways of getting the Monies to me.
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Those with a sterling account can pay directly into my bank - please email me at Spangles60@outlook.com and I’ll send you my account details (same as last year for those who used that method). I’m not happy putting it up on a discussion board.
NB this proved a real hassle for those trying from overseas last year so see option 3 below as alternative. I do have an example of a form that was successfully used that I can send you. It seems the International Banking system calls things by different names each side of the Ocean so care is needed. IM me if you’d like to try it.
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Paypal.
These days Paypal don’t make it easy to select a ‘Gift’ to ‘Friends and relations’ on Paypal “loophole” of sending money as a gift FOC has passed. Unless you get it just right it seems like they are now adding a 5% charge for these transfers.
DO NOT USE THE EMAIL ADDRESS POSTED ON HERE ON A PREVIOUS YEAR – see below.
You still need to send it as a Gift to Friends and Family – not paying for goods and services - and they don’t make it easy to find the right buttons to press.
Here’s guidance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ_3UM5lEWo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ_3UM5lEWo)
If anyone successfully manages this please add refinements in a post below.
The correct address to use is
hstjet@googlemail.com Do not shorten this.
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Wise Bank offer easy (and cheap) transfers between countries and currencies.
https://wise.com/us/send-money/send-money-to-the-uk?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&matchtype=p&device=m&userlocation=9010601&keyword=send%20money%20to%20great%20britain&campaignid=14568981100&adgroupid=127104854299&utm_campaign=14568981100___127104854299&gclid=Cj0KCQiAieWOBhCYARIsANcOw0w91mNdnZBGMATkBdT5HR7C1dhVWRaMFOUYF1ZCkkXuYqRTGmJttB0aAmGcEALw_wcB (https://wise.com/us/send-money/send-money-to-the-uk?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&matchtype=p&device=m&userlocation=9010601&keyword=send%20money%20to%20great%20britain&campaignid=14568981100&adgroupid=127104854299&utm_campaign=14568981100___127104854299&gclid=Cj0KCQiAieWOBhCYARIsANcOw0w91mNdnZBGMATkBdT5HR7C1dhVWRaMFOUYF1ZCkkXuYqRTGmJttB0aAmGcEALw_wcB)
I’ve opened an account and you should be able to find me at Spangles60@outlook.com. NB I’ve yet to try this so please IM or email me and we can work through it together.
NOTE if you are happy to transfer me Dollars/Euros/etc I will convert monies received at the end of each month. BUT if the pound rises (falls about laughing) you will still be liable for any debit / or conversely I’ll refund any Credit when we meet.
If anyone else has other methods I'll look into them.
Finally If you sadly have to withdraw, your deposit will serve the very excellent purpose of toasting you.
Good luck.
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Updated 12 08 23
Attendees We have 19 attendees.
Niall Carlton Paid
Mike Whitaker Paid
Steve Holloway Paid
Michael Graham Paid
Giles Payne Paid
Sean Arble. Paid
James Boon Paid
David Thomas Paid
Bill Thomas Paid
Richard Muldoon. Paid
Tony Muldoon Paid
Ollie Baker Paid
John Mayhugh Paid
Jack Weiner Paid
Michael Malone Paid
Enno Gerdes Paid
Steve Wilson Paid
Duncan Cheslett Paid
Mike Hendren Paid
Robin Hiseman Paid Sat Sunday only
Absent with apologies, drinks thanks to
Mark P
Gregor
Jay Mickle
Paul Graham
Cal Carlisle
Conrad Gamble
Jayne Cheslett
Mike Malone
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Tony,
Please add me to the list of attendees.
Shared occupancy (non-snorer paired with non-snorer please
36 holes
357 Total
Best,
Cal Carlisle
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I’m in. Single occupancy, all the golf!
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Tony,
Please add me to the list of attendees.
Shared occupancy (non-snorer paired with non-snorer please
36 holes
357 Total
Best,
Cal Carlisle
Wellcome Cal.
And kudos for the perfect reply.
Look forward to meeting you.
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Tony - I'm all in... full Monty... single occupancy. Thanks!
Whit
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Jack Weiner and I are in. All in.
Single occupancy for me.
I will only play 18 at Cleeve.
I’ll respond with Jack’s info.
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In for 18 at each of the four venues. No lodging as Mrs. & I will be shacking up in B&B’s. Money forthcoming. Hooray!
Is Venmo a payment option? No worries if not. Thanks Spangles.
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Tony,
In + 1
Well done.
atb
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Tony
I'm in. Single occupancy please.
Niall
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Tony,Thanks for your efforts to organize.
Please include me for every round, single occupancy.
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Tony
I'm in. Single occupancy please.
Niall
Tony
Should have added my thanks as per John's email. I also should have said I'm in for all rounds except Cleeve Hill.
Niall
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Niall,
If you haven't seen Cleeve Hill, you should figure out a way to include it.
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Niall,
If you haven't seen Cleeve Hill, you should figure out a way to include it.
I think Niall has seen too much of the Hill 😎.
Ciao
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I’m in. As, I believe, are Giles and Conrad……
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Tony,
Thanks for all the work organising this years Buda!
I'm in, for everything, and would appreciate a single room.
I just transferred the £30 deposit via bank transfer.
See you soon.
James
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I'm in Tony,
All the golf
Single occupancy please.
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Ah, yes. Single occupancy, please.
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Ah, yes. Single occupancy, please.
What ?! No Airbnb with the boys ?
Niall
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Deposit sent. Single occupancy please. I hope this year to actually make the trip ;) This is a destination that I have been looking forward to for some time.
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Well done Spangles.
Deposit sent.
Single room please. However, if we are stuck and someone needs or wants to share, that's ok, but I am told I snore .
Except for Cleeve Hill (not playing) 18 each day, probably pm times.
Max £392.
Ciao
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I'm in, single occupancy - £30.00 on its way.
Conrad is also in as per Mark's post.
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Tony,
Thanks for your organisational skills as always. I’m in, and (optimistically) likewise Paul too. Twin room and all the golf we can handle please. Will transfer you £60 today.
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Tony - £30 deposit sent. max cost £432
Thanks
Steve
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Ah, yes. Single occupancy, please.
What ?! No Airbnb with the boys ?
Niall
On this one occasion and given Tony's intent of everyone mixing like the old days, we've opted not to find our own palatial premises. Be honoured.
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I would have loved to have been able to join you all but I don’t think those dates are going to work for me unfortunately. Hopefully next year…
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Jack Weiner needs single occupancy and wants to play all rounds.
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One more time. Not sure about accommodations as my award winning photographer will be with me. Will let you know soon. Also not certain about how many holes I will play.
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Great stuff.
Crazy week will update this weekend. I have received money from 19 and 4 more hats in the ring.
Looking good.
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Add Gregor Pearce. All the golf (as am I). Put him down sharing with me. Is that £357 a head?
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Add Gregor Pearce. All the golf (as am I). Put him down sharing with me. Is that £357 a head?
Yes
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See post 3 we now have 28 names but looking to add one more time - possibly only for the PM's. Will confirm this week.
If interested please put your hand up and you'll be listed as reserves in order of replies on here.
Sad some familiar names can't make it but it will be great to see some returnees after too long and welcome 4 newcomers.
Kudos to Paul Graham coming all the way from Melbourne!!!!
Also Mr Boon is hoping we can get 4 ball of players to bring their Hickories?
So far James and I need at least 2 more?
I suggest they are best Suited to the Stranahan and Minchinhampton courses?
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I can bring my hickories!
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I'll need a reminder, but I'm happy to give hickories a go as well.
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I will likely put together 2 eight clubs sets so as to be ready for anything.
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I have hickories and could use them when playing Minch’ Old.
Atb
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I will likely put together 2 eight clubs sets so as to be ready for anything.
Hope one set is left-handed! ;)
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Bumping
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I have UK based tour rehearsals starting late September so this would be perfect for me... Sadly I have lost my golf game the last few years (not that it was ever that strong) so I'll be working to regain some form before I commit to any matches. I will be thinking of you all.
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Lloyd
I'm sure the RoW team (or whatever we're called this year) would be delighted to have you. Based on recent performances of the RoW team, and the US teams abiding ability to wangle the handicaps in their favour, I'm not sure your lack of form would make much difference.
I look forward to seeing you in September.
Niall
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I have UK based tour rehearsals starting late September so this would be perfect for me... Sadly I have lost my golf game the last few years (not that it was ever that strong) so I'll be working to regain some form before I commit to any matches. I will be thinking of you all.
Keep in touch Lloyd as long as you can be flexible you'll be able to get at least one game per day.
That would be your third BUDA?
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Bumping this as final call. Please reply or IM me if any questions.
Want to update the clubs.
Hope all is well
Tony
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Wow!
Have a great time guys.
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If you've been you'll know. If not, Sept awaits.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwzpjqEWwAA-G9v?format=jpg&name=medium)
Wonderful photo published by Beef Golf on Twitter.
atb
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Beef and Golf aptly describe his main interests.
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As the recently revived thread relates Painswick is unique and not to be missed.
https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,8809.0.html
Calling Doc, you have to lay at least that day?
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Tony
I'm keeping the weekend free for it. Hopefully to also play the Stranahan on Sunday if you have space. Just can't make either Friday or Monday.
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Tony
I'm keeping the weekend free for it. Hopefully to also play the Stranahan on Sunday if you have space. Just can't make either Friday or Monday.
Sat Sunday are yours. Great news.
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Balance now due. Please reply stating cleary how you calculate what you owe NB we need to know who's palying first morning ASAP
AND it would be helpful if you can include your current WHI. (further negotiations can take place on the 1st tee ;D ).
AND Where do you hail from - if this is your first time.
How to pay is in Post 2. Here's a reminder of the costs.
"When responding please be clear which options for Accommodation and playing at Cleeve you choose and the Total money you are committing to. Please carefully indicate now, as changes in such a large group are to be avoided. (It will also help the Captains if you indicate you only want to play 18 a day thereafter).
These rates are non negotiable even if you only want to play 18 holes (except Cleeve obvs. ;)
Accommodation. Players Club We have 22 rooms reserved Friday 15th to Sunday the 17th.
Single occupancy with Breakfast. 3 nights pp £270
OR Shared Occupancy with Breakfast 3 nights pp £195
Cleeve Hill Friday 9.15am 18 Holes £20
Or 36 Holes £40
Painswick Saturday 9.15am Day Rate inc Sandwich £35
Stranahan, Players Club Sunday 9.15Day Rate £45
Minchinhampton Old Day rate inc Sandwich £42
So when confirming please indicate if you are sharing a room and if you are up for 36 at Cleeve.
Normal Minimum Cost (195+20+35+45+42) £337
Maximum Cost (270+40+35+45+42) £432"
Anticipation is building.
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Balance now due. Please reply stating cleary how you calculate what you owe NB we need to know who's palying first morning ASAP
AND it would be helpful if you can include your current WHI. (further negotiations can take place on the 1st tee ;D ).
AND Where do you hail from - if this is your first time.
How to pay is in Post 2. Here's a reminder of the costs.
"When responding please be clear which options for Accommodation and playing at Cleeve you choose and the Total money you are committing to. Please carefully indicate now, as changes in such a large group are to be avoided. (It will also help the Captains if you indicate you only want to play 18 a day thereafter).
These rates are non negotiable even if you only want to play 18 holes (except Cleeve obvs. ;)
Accommodation. Players Club We have 22 rooms reserved Friday 15th to Sunday the 17th.
Single occupancy with Breakfast. 3 nights pp £270
OR Shared Occupancy with Breakfast 3 nights pp £195
Cleeve Hill Friday 9.15am 18 Holes £20
Or 36 Holes £40
Painswick Saturday 9.15am Day Rate inc Sandwich £35
Stranahan, Players Club Sunday 9.15Day Rate £45
Minchinhampton Old Day rate inc Sandwich £42
So when confirming please indicate if you are sharing a room and if you are up for 36 at Cleeve.
Normal Minimum Cost (195+20+35+45+42) £337
Maximum Cost (270+40+35+45+42) £432"
Anticipation is building.
Spangles
Thanks. Didn't we pay £50 deposits?
Ciao
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Balance now due. Please reply stating cleary how you calculate what you owe NB we need to know who's palying first morning ASAP
AND it would be helpful if you can include your current WHI. (further negotiations can take place on the 1st tee ;D ).
AND Where do you hail from - if this is your first time.
How to pay is in Post 2. Here's a reminder of the costs.
"When responding please be clear which options for Accommodation and playing at Cleeve you choose and the Total money you are committing to. Please carefully indicate now, as changes in such a large group are to be avoided. (It will also help the Captains if you indicate you only want to play 18 a day thereafter).
These rates are non negotiable even if you only want to play 18 holes (except Cleeve obvs. ;)
Accommodation. Players Club We have 22 rooms reserved Friday 15th to Sunday the 17th.
Single occupancy with Breakfast. 3 nights pp £270
OR Shared Occupancy with Breakfast 3 nights pp £195
Cleeve Hill Friday 9.15am 18 Holes £20
Or 36 Holes £40
Painswick Saturday 9.15am Day Rate inc Sandwich £35
Stranahan, Players Club Sunday 9.15Day Rate £45
Minchinhampton Old Day rate inc Sandwich £42
So when confirming please indicate if you are sharing a room and if you are up for 36 at Cleeve.
Normal Minimum Cost (195+20+35+45+42) £337
Maximum Cost (270+40+35+45+42) £432"
Anticipation is building.
Spangles
Thanks. Didn't we pay £50 deposits?
Ciao
£30
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So reduce payment by £30?
Ciao
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So reduce payment by £30?
Ciao
Si
Well done Mike Whitaker who as it stands is the first name on the team sheet.
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Thanks Spangles balance sent over
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Tony
I'm coming for Saturday (Painswick) and Sunday (Stranahan) with one nights single accommodation at The Players (if available)
£35 + £45 + £90 = £170.
If you agree with that, i'll make the transfer.
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Tony,
Payment sent. I'm signed up for all of the golf and single accommodation. So I sent 432 pounds less 30 deposit = 402. I rounded up to 410 just in case conversion rate changes.
Thanks for the great organization.
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Sent 412. No way I can do Painswick twice unless I want to think in the future it would be a memorial event named after me.
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Thanks Spangles balance sent over
That's all the golf and single accommodation - thanks Tony
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Monies starting to err trickle in...hint, hint But thanks to the early payers who earn nothing more interesting than my thanks.
Meanwhile we had Giles and Jason slated as Captains. Sadly no Jason this year and as its likely a ROW team I'd like to nominate Enno who has yet to serve but has been to the last few so knkows what to expect.
Thoughts?
Alternatives?
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Monies starting to err trickle in...hint, hint But thanks to the early payers who earn nothing more interesting than my thanks.
Meanwhile we had Giles and Jason slated as Captains. Sadly no Jason this year and as its likely a ROW team I'd like to nominate Enno who has yet to serve but has been to the last few so knkows what to expect.
Thoughts?
Alternatives?
If Enno's up for it he'd make a great Captain.
Niall
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Thinking of golf on Tuesday the 19th, somewhere not too distant from Heathrow. I’m flying home on the 20th.
Anyone else interested? Anything already organized I might be able to join?
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Monday night places are available at the Club for those who want to move on next day.
Payment NOW due!
Thank you to the 11 who have coughed up already.
I've updated post 3. Let me know if you think you should be credited at this point.
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Was scheduled to have Hernia surgery July 24 to insure that I would be in shape for BUDA. Unfortunately, It has had to be rescheduled to sometime in early August. I fear that is not enough time to insure that I will be golf ready and sadly must withdraw. I have been fan of the Cotswolds and have wanted to play Michenhampton and Cleeve Hill. Another time! Have fun for me.
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Tony
I've sent £362 which comprises 3 nights accommodation (single) and golf at Painswick, Stranahan and Minch Old, less the £30 deposit. I won't be playing at Cleeve. If I've got that wrong please let me know.
Niall
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Jay
Good luck with the rehab and hopefully you can make it thrid time lucky next year.
Welcome Niall
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Spangles
I sent £362 for
3 nights single accomodation...I am willing to share if rooms become sparse or someone wants to save some cash.
Saturday at Painswick...will likely only play 18
Sunday Stranahan...will likely only play 18
Monday Mich Old...18 only
Ciao
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"Very fine". Thank you.
Be nice to hear from a few outliers of their intentions.
I need to forward the monies.hint hint
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Have we got a fourball yet ?
Niall
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Have we got a fourball yet ?
Niall
Oh yes at least 4 of them!
Which is another way of saying if you have yet to pay, get a move on.
Please pay this weekend. Expressions of intent cut no ice.
I'm on hoiday next week and there will be no guarantees of availablity for late entrants.
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Which is another way of saying if you have yet to pay, get a move on.
Please pay this weekend. Expressions of intent cut no ice.
I'm on hoiday next week and there will be no guarantees of availablity for late entrants.
See email for Sun only at the Stranahan for two.
Atb
PS - a tip for those playing on the Friday at Cleeve. Allow plenty of time. The traffic in and around Cheltenham/Bishops Cleeve and the phrase ‘rush hour’ go together. It can be slow and congested and there aren’t too many alternative routes.
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Teams are looking something like this! Will be a few switcheroo's depending on whoose playing when.
Other suggestions of how to pair up welcome.
Thanks to our Captains Enno and Giles.
Enno ROW / Europe CAptain
Mike Whitaker USA
John Mayhugh
Jack Weiner
Steve Wilson
Mike Hendren
Sean Arble. USA/ROW
Richard Muldoon. Ireland/Europe/ROW
Tony Muldoon Ireland/Europe/ROW
Giles Payne England/GB Captain
Niall Carlton Scotland/ GB
Steve Holloway England/GB
Michael Graham Scotland/GB
James Boon England/GB
David Thomas Wales/GB
Bill Thomas Wales/GB
Ollie Baker England/GB
Robin Hiseman England/GB
Duncan Cheslett England/GB
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I can't play for England anymore than you can.
Ciao
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Tony,
As agreed, I paid my balance yesterday. Put me down for England! 👍
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Edit
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Instead of the funk, we want the Yank - give up the Yank. Aww we need the Yank - gotta have the Yank.
We’re gonna turn this mother out.
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Tony,
As agreed, I paid my balance yesterday. Put me down for England!
As stated yesterday you are the only person who can't understand what to pay as set out above.
Send correct amount today if you wish to participate.
By my calculations I have sent you the correct amount.
If you have a query with this it would be reasonable to reply to my messages and we can resolve things amicably.
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Enno will be a big improvement over our original captain! Have a fantastic event!
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Enno will be a big improvement over our original captain! Have a fantastic event!
:)
Next years spot is being held open for you!
Not long now
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I have paid for a non refundable round with Jack Weiner at Royal Porthcawl on Thursday the 14th at 1230.
Jack can be contacted at jweiner@awlegal.com if you want to join him.
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Bumping this. One week today the troops start gathering.
The current heatwave is predicted to have dissapeared and predicted high teen temps are ideal for golf!
NOTE
IF YOU PARK AT CLEEVE HILL YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CAR IN THE CLUBHOUSE.
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NOTE
IF YOU PARK AT CLEEVE HILL YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CAR IN THE CLUBHOUSE.
I got caught not registering at Newquay Golf Club. Cost me $90 bucks!
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Another thing once we get started we will be communicting on a WhatsApp group.
If you haven't been in on previous years please email me your telehone no and I'll get you added.
spangles60@outlook.com
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All,
Tony, Giles and myself are in the proces of setting up the matches for next week. Can everybody who's not yet in the WhatsApp group please contact Tony about this? Also: can those who play only one round per day please indicate if they wish to play the AM or the PM round? Please let us know in the discussion group or through WhatsApp! The more clarity we have about this, the better. We wish to avoid last-minute scrambling of matches as much as possible!
Cheers
Enno
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Thanks Enno. I’m playing one round daily, preferably in the mornings so I can spend afternoons with the Mrs.
Mike
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One round per day, certainly the morning round but as a warning I may not be playing at all as I have a tender right shoulder and suspect the rotator cuff. I,m hoping six days of rest and careful swings may make it possible to play.
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One round per day, certainly the morning round but as a warning I may not be playing at all as I have a tender right shoulder and suspect the rotator cuff. I,m hoping six days of rest and careful swings may make it possible to play.
Steve please check your IM's I've been trying to get in touch. I need your direct email and whatsApp no. (It may not be your falut even our beloved leader has to admitt the IM system doesn't work.)
my emial. spangles60@outlook.com
Fingers crossed you're OK to play
We have you down for the PM round on Friday - not a problem to play AM rounds on the other days.
That goes for others who havn't checked in, you are down for the Friday PM round. The AM slots are limited and now full. Other days you can choose which suits you, but please let us know your preference if you only want to play 18.
Looking forward to seeing you all very soon..
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Well that's another BUDA over and a very successful event it was too. Lots of old faces although some couldn't make it and a few new faces who will hopefully come again.
The Players club was an inspired choice to base ourselves. The whole group together (apart from Bogey who perhaps wisely decided not to introduce his wife to the general rabble) helped greatly with the logistics and the socialising and Adrian was a brilliant host. Thanks to him and his staff. As for the courses;
Cleeve - I didn't play Cleeve due to height issues but from talking to the rest of the group quite a few had this as their favourite course. A combination of openess, elevational changes and interesting greens seemed to do the trick.
Painswick - I'd played it once before about 11 years ago and while I could remember a lot of the holes there were a few very good holes I'd forgotten about. Some inspired golf design only let down by the hole crossing and more tellingly the public footpaths going across the course from all sorts of directions. The fact that we played on a Saturday only exacerbated the problem. If only they could ring-fence the course to stop the ramblers.........
Stranahan - Adrian's design and the second course at the Players club. There's a lot to like about the course with the greens being the star of the show. Built by means of landfill, I think I'm right in saying the detailed design was made up on the hoof as the landfill went in (Adrian - correct me if I'm wrong). There are a number of blind or semi-blind shots which you wouldn't normally expect on a modern course but that just adds to the attraction. A course that takes a bit of knowing, and no bad thing that. I'd definitely like to play it again.
Minch - the ultimate in rustic golf. A huge open expanse with cows dotted about here and there. Where Painswick and to a lesser extent Stranahan were a bit stressful due to the proximity of other golfers and ramblers, Minch was in comparison relatively stress free. The rough was low thanks to the cows, so no ball hunting, and there was rarely anyone in danger of being hit. In terms of the design, the par 3's were the highlight although the other holes also have interest but really it is the open expanse that makes it.
So to sum up, well done and thank you to Tony in organising, thanks also to Enno for bring BUDA into the digital age, thanks to Giles for proving that when it comes to Captaincy less is more ;) and finally once again thanks to Adrian and his team and also the other clubs for their hospitality.
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Carlton,
Good god, man. Way too much chit-chat about golf courses and not nearly enough about food, drink and general bonhomie.
;D
F.
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Carlton,
Good god, man. Way too much chit-chat about golf courses and not nearly enough about food, drink and general bonhomie.
;D
F.
Bonhomie was the usual bollocks talk 😎.
Ciao
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Bonnar
I like to think of myself as Arble-lite, that is Sean without the photo's !
Niall
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Bonnar
I like to think of myself as Arble-lite, that is Sean without the photo's !
Niall
Speaking of photos...
1 with Boonie and the Other Muldoon on the tee.
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Ciao
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Thank you Tony and Adrian for organising and the Capts too. Nice to meet-up again with so many golf friends and meet some new friends too. Shame the weather went a little pearshaped and that I wasn't able to climb the hill or say hi to some of my favourite common grazing bovine acquaintances.
atb
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Really good to get back to Buda after four years away. Great organization by Tony. More comments later, but agree that Adrian Stiff and his club were a fine base for the event. I, too, would like another trip around the Stranahan course.
For me, a real highlight was one of the new participants - Tony's dog Lupin. Seen here at Painswick.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53203352724_f7a7964518_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p4p6bU)IMG_1070[1] (https://flic.kr/p/2p4p6bU) by john mayhugh (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94270950@N05/), on Flickr