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Mark Pearce

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North East England GCA get-together - DATE PROBLEM
« on: November 15, 2008, 04:42:07 PM »
There's been some talk in the past about a possible GCA get together in the North East, with the idea being to play three of the best courses in the North East over a long weekend.  Andy Levett and I propose to organise this next June, with the weekend of the US Open seeming like a good time for a number of reasons - long evenings, hopefully a bit of warmth and, of course, the chance to see the pros suffering at Bethpage after our own suffering earlier in the day.

The proposal (which is subject to debate) would be to play at a Seaton Carew (Mackenzie), Brancepeth Castle and The Northumberland (both Colt).  These three courses are a Doak 10.  That is, between them they achieved a grand total of 10 in the Confidential Guide, with a 4 and two 3s.  I think that each deserved a higher mark than it got, I think Andy agrees with me and I believe that those GCAers who have played any of the three also agree.  This is your opportunity to get together with other GCAers to sample the delights of the North East.  There is, of course, the added attraction of a possible night out in the Bigg Market!

Before we make detailed plans I'd like to get a feel for numbers and whether those dates (I'm thinking Saturday 20th to Monday 22nd June to allow us to watch the denouement at Bethpage) suit people.

EDIT 15 March - a couple of changes in club diaries (SC has moved its Captains Day and the Northumberland Junior Strokeplay has been moved to The Northumberland) make this weekend impossible to swing with the clubs.  A further check of club diaries suggests either 3/4/5 or 10/11/12 July would work.  Thoughts?
« Last Edit: March 15, 2009, 05:16:14 PM by Mark Pearce »
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Dan Herrmann

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2008, 04:44:22 PM »
Mark - you really think Bethpage will be a denouement?  ;)
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Rich Goodale

Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2008, 09:42:45 AM »
Count me in, Mark (and Andy).
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Mark_Rowlinson

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2008, 12:14:33 PM »
I can't at this stage commit, but I endorse the choice of courses whole-heartedly. 
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Paul_Turner

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2008, 12:23:15 PM »
Mark

Have you ever played Alnmouth (Foxton)?  I know Andy Levet has and he posted a few pics  a while back.
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Mark Pearce

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2008, 02:24:53 PM »
Quote from: Paul_Turner on November 16, 2008, 12:23:15 PM
Mark

Have you ever played Alnmouth (Foxton)?  I know Andy Levet has and he posted a few pics  a while back.
Paul,

Yes, I have.  My recollection (and it's a while since I played there) was of a good course but not one I loved.  I must get up there again next summer.
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Philip Gawith

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2008, 02:38:19 PM »
Mark you can include me in pencil. if it is over a weekend chances of my coming are improved but it is a bit far away to be sure. In spirit i am there!
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Tony_Muldoon

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2008, 04:21:33 PM »
Mark,  sounds great but from a planning point of view my reply is even more useless than Philip's (sorrry Philip).  I would love to join you guys for this but I'm hoping to be somewhere else then and wont know if I can commit until the new year.

Please keep me informed.

Tony
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Andrew Mitchell

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2008, 08:42:36 AM »
Mark/Andy

I'd love to say yes but I'm afraid my golf club commitments are likely to prevent me from putting in anything other than a token appearance.

Keep posting details of what you plan and I'll try to commit to joining you on one of the three days.
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Andy Levett

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2008, 05:11:40 AM »
For those who may be contemplating this as part of a longer trip and unsure of the geography, the Lothians (Muirfield, N Berwick etc) are around two hours by car,Lancashire links (Lytham, Birkdale etc) closer to three, Alwoodley and Ganton both about 90 minutes.
 
These GCA threads give a flavour of two of the courses:
Seaton Carew
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,31422.0.html
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,31445.0.html

Brancepeth Castle
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,13446.0.html

The only pics I know of of The Northumberland are on the website and give no more than a hint of its quality: http://www.thengc.co.uk/pages/course-views.php

Exact green fees will depend on numbers, 2009 rates etc but should average £50 a day or less.
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James Boon

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2008, 06:28:40 PM »
Mark and Andy
 
Having just had a long weekend in the north east, staying and playing at Slaley Hall, I would love to venture that way again, though this time for some proper golf  ;D Please pencil me in and keep us informed of plans.

Cheers

James

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Mark Pearce

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2008, 05:31:54 AM »
Bumping this following yesterday's outing (and some discussion of North East golf) at Woking.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2008, 10:56:42 AM »
Gents,
as I doubt I will be able to commit to BUDA this year, please pencil me in for Son of... ;D
Maybe Rihc and I can share wheels (but definitely NOT buggies!)
best,
FBD.
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Rich Goodale

Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2008, 06:12:40 PM »
A Fat Baldy Road Trip sound great!  I might even show you the best Indian restaurant in all of Ingerland, which hides just off the A1 a few miles north of Newcastle......

Rich
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Mark Pearce

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2008, 02:56:44 AM »
Quote from: Rich Goodale on December 30, 2008, 06:12:40 PM
A Fat Baldy Road Trip sound great!  I might even show you the best Indian restaurant in all of Ingerland, which hides just off the A1 a few miles north of Newcastle......

Rich
A bold claim.  Which one?
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In June I will be riding the first three stages of this year's Tour de France route for charity.  630km (394 miles) in three days, with 7800m (25,600 feet) of climbing for the William Wates Memorial Trust (https://rideleloop.org/the-charity/) which supports underprivileged young people.

Rich Goodale

Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #15 on: December 31, 2008, 04:43:06 AM »
Mark, it is Char Masum, just south of Morpeth.  Certainly the best Indian restaurant in the world which used to be a Little Chef!

Rich
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Mark Pearce

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Re: North East England GCA get-together
« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2008, 05:09:41 AM »
Never been there.  Sounds like a must try.  The things you learn on GCA....
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Mark Pearce

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Re: North East England GCA get-together - DATE PROBLEM
« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2009, 05:17:21 PM »
See top of thread for a problem with the date.  We could now do this either of the first two weekends in July.  Is there still interest?
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Rich Goodale

Re: North East England GCA get-together - DATE PROBLEM
« Reply #18 on: March 15, 2009, 07:20:34 PM »
Mark

3-5 July is out for me.  10-12 is remotely possible.  More importantly, did you ever get to Char Masum?

Rich
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James Boon

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Re: North East England GCA get-together - DATE PROBLEM
« Reply #19 on: March 16, 2009, 04:22:33 AM »
Mark,

I think both of those dates would be fine with me. However, at the moment, I think its more a case of "North East England GCA get-togther - FINANCE PROBLEM!" I'm still keen to sample the courses planned (and this famous Indian restaurant!) but I think I will have to say pencil me in and hopefully my financial situation will be a little brighter in a couple of months time?

Thanks for your hard work in organising this!

Cheers,

James
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Niall C

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Re: North East England GCA get-together - DATE PROBLEM
« Reply #20 on: March 16, 2009, 10:58:18 AM »
Mark,

I would echo James comment on funds, great idea and I'm up for it provided I can get the funds together. The dates are OK so please keep me advised.

Niall
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