Re: BUDA CUP VIII @ Pennard 2010: FINAL ITINERARY

[Sean_A]

BUDAPEST CUP
September 17-19 2010
Porthcawl GC & Pennard GC

USA TEAM Skipper: Whitty Whitaker

The Yank Arble: 18 Porthcawl PM; Pennard Saturday; Pennard Sunday AM
Drinkin' Joe Buehler: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
C Disher: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
Sweet Lou Duran: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday;  36 Pennard Sunday
John Tucky Mayhugh: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
Ace McBride: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
W Peyronnin: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
E Smith: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; No Golf Sunday
J Topp: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
Whitty Whitaker: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday

GB&I TEAM Captain: Spangles Muldoon

J Boon: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
C Gamble: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
The African Animal Gawith:36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; No Golf Sunday
Doc Hiseman: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
A Levett: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
P Mallalieu: 18 Porthcawl PM; Pennard Saturday; No Golf Sunday
Richard "The Other" Muldoon: 36 Pennard Sunday ONLY
Spangles Muldoon:36 Porthcawl; 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
M Pearce: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday
L Smith: 18 Porthcawl PM; Pennard Saturday; 18 Pennard Sunday AM
B Stephens: 36 Porthcawl; Pennard Saturday; 36 Pennard Sunday

ITINERARY

Friday 17 Sept: 36 at Royal Porthcawl 5 times (18 players) starting at 8:30am & 5 times (20 players) starting at 1:30pm.  Lunch is included between rounds and jacket & tie is not required.  
Dinner is booked for 22 at 7:45; £30 each for a fixed menu:
Starter:             Pan Seared Scallops with Mixed Baby Leaf Lettuce & Citrus Vinaigrette (smoked salmon is an alternative - let me know)
Main Course:     Beef Wellington with sautee potatoes, carrots, fine beans & red wine sauce          
Dessert:            Triple Chocolate Chantilly Mousse
Cheese:            Chef’s Welsh Cheeseboard Selection with Grapes & Celery
Coffee & Petit Feurs
JACKET & TIE REQUIRED FOR DINNER!
Following dinner Ross McMurray will give a presentation on the creation of a Ryder Cup venue followed by a Q&A session.  

The dormie house is booked for the 16th. Breakfast is served in the clubhouse from 8am unless prior arrangements are made.  Craig, Philip, Robin, Andy L, E Smith & Jason have the singles.  You lot can figure out the three twin partners: J Boon, C Gamble, J Mayhugh, M Pearce, B Stephens & M Whitaker.  

The entire dormy house became available for Friday, 17 September.  Folks who have booked rooms must remember that excpet for ME, this night will not be paid for in advance.  So far, those who ahve booked include A Levett, Doc, M Pearce, Conm Whitty and E Smith.   
                            
 
****Optional Game****Saturday 18 Sept: 18 at Clyne GC 4 times for 14 players (only 12 have taken their sposts) booked at 8:30am off the 10th tee.  £70 deposit paid.  Players will be expected to pay £25 each outstanding.  The following Pests intend to play: C Disher, Sweet Lou Duran, John Tucky Mayhugh, J Topp, Whitty Whitaker, J Boon, C Gamble, The African Animal Gawith, A Levett, Spangles Muldoon, M Pearce, W Peyronnin & B Stephens.                                
                                                                                

Saturday 18 Sept: 18 at Pennard; 5 times (20 players) starting at 1:54pm. It probably makes sense to send off the non-Clyners first.  

Dinner is booked for 8:00pm at Mumbai in Mumbles.                                    


Sunday 19 Sept: 36 at Pennard; 5 times (18 players) starting at 8:20am & 4 times (16 players) at 2:00pm.  Sunday Lunch is available between games, but I shall need to know numbers by Friday AM.


Additions to Buda: Tony Muldoon is organizing a 20 September shindig at Southerndown and James Boon is organizing Burnham & Berrow on the 16th.  Mike Whitaker is organizing a trip through the West Country and is willing to allow eager Pests to tag along. Please see links below.

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,42421.0/

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,42628.0/

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,42635.0/

Ciao

[James Boon]

Sean,

Still sounds good to me. You are right in that its going to be tricky getting commitment and deposits, but assuming a few others respond to this thread saying its all okay, then I'd be happy to send a cheque over soon.

I'd also be interested in Clyne though I'd not heard of it before so I looked them up...
http://www.clynegolfclub.com/en/content/cms/home/home.aspx

What is the accomodation like in the Pennard area and how does accomodation usually work at Buda? Everyone in the same hotel for several nights, or every man for himself to find a nearby B&B? Anyone else with local / Buda knowledge is welcome to answer this one, Sean has enough on his plate! The Dormie house could be a good idea the night before we play Portcawl as I'd probably drive down that night after work, but not sure yet? And after Mr Warren's comments on the last thread, I'm not saying any more about room sharing or anything 

Cheers,

James

[Bill_McBride]

Sean,

Still sounds good to me. You are right in that its going to be tricky getting commitment and deposits, but assuming a few others respond to this thread saying its all okay, then I'd be happy to send a cheque over soon.

I'd also be interested in Clyne though I'd not heard of it before so I looked them up...
http://www.clynegolfclub.com/en/content/cms/home/home.aspx

What is the accomodation like in the Pennard area and how does accomodation usually work at Buda? Everyone in the same hotel for several nights, or every man for himself to find a nearby B&B? Anyone else with local / Buda knowledge is welcome to answer this one, Sean has enough on his plate! The Dormie house could be a good idea the night before we play Portcawl as I'd probably drive down that night after work, but not sure yet?

When my wife and I went to Pennard in July 2005, we stayed at quite a nice hotel in downtown Swansea.  Perhaps Sean will remember the name.  It was fairly large but very well appointed, and had a car park and a decent dining room and bar.

[Tom Dunne]

Bill,

Perhaps it was this one: http://www.morganshotel.co.uk/

Excellent hotel in center-city Swansea and close to the pubs of Wind Street.

[tlavin]

Sean,

I'll stay in a single or a double anywhere, you just tell me when, where and how much.  And, no, I don't need another round on Saturday.

Where do I send my deposit?

[Tony_Muldoon]

Cheque will be in the post tomorrow. 

What price is the dormy house? If it's cheap enough I'll be up for it Thursday night.

If there’s a few up for it then,  I'm in for Clyne.


I would also like to make the most of the trip to Wales and will make enquiries for 36 holes at either Pyle & Kenfig or Southerndown on the Monday as soon as 3 more speak up.  I have no preference as to which and playing both on the same day is possible - if needlessly expensive. As its day 4 can anyone say which is the easier walk?


Thanks Sean. 


James the accommodation varies.  Of the 3 I've attended. We all stayed at the local branch of Fawlty Towers at Hoylake and a modern hotel based inside the grandstand at Headingly. For Deal we were in various locations but all quite close to the clubhouse and bar.  Watch this space and the optioins will become clearer.

[mike_malone]

 As a low key old guy ( some call that "cheap" ) I preferred Mumbles to Swansea. But, I ended up staying in neither because I booked too late the last time.

[Bill_McBride]

What's the drive time from Porthcawl to Pennard?

Given the 36 holes on Friday at Porthcawl and the late start the next day at Pennard, I'm inclined to spend Thursday and Friday night in Porthcawl and that leaves the Dormy house at Porthcawl out.  Maybe there are some good B&B's in Porthcawl.

Deposit check going out tomorrow!

[Bill_McBride]

Bill,

Perhaps it was this one: http://www.morganshotel.co.uk/

Excellent hotel in center-city Swansea and close to the pubs of Wind Street.

The very one!  Thanks.  It wasn't inexpensive.

[Ben Stephens]

Thanks Sean - I am up for it - Cheque to be in post asap.

GCA -  If anyone is interested in watching the local rugby game either on Friday or Sat night - I will have to wait for the 2010/11 fixtures next summer and will keep you all informed.

Tony - P+K is flattish and easy to walk on - I heard Southerndown is more hilly and harder walk - I dont mind either.

Cheers

Ben

[Bill_McBride]

I googled "Porthcawl B&B" and there are many in town, close to the Royal Porthcawl coiurse, with Pyle & Kenfig right there too.  The B&B's looked reasonable enough, with singles 30-40 quid.

[Sean_A]

We can deal with hotels at a later date.  That said, our options are basically Swansea or Mumbles.  Neither place is really nice imo, but usually golfer types prefer Mumbles, but it tends to be more b&bish or small hotel (inn) with an exception or two  
http://www.carltonmumbles.co.uk/

Swansea has the http://www.morganshotel.co.uk/  its a bit pricey, but fairly nice

A cheaper option nearly directly across the street and away from the water and right near the high street is http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24139

More directly in the docks and easily large enough to take a huge group like us is http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/swsdt-swansea-marriott-hotel/  Its a bit more of a walk into the high street, but not too bad.  

For those looking for a fine hotel on the Gower with an EXCELLENT restaurant there is the http://www.fairyhill.net/home.cfm

Also on the Gower is http://www.culverhousehotel.co.uk/?gclid=CO3M9IzUvZ0CFYNu4wodVCGnlA  but it can't take everybody and any group here would be isolated.  That said, its nice and recently gentrified.  Its where I stay if I head down for a night.  I like Port Eynon because there is nothing much there but a beach and a few pubs.


I would suggest holding off hotels until we know numbers because it is best to be together or at least near each other.  


Ciao




 

[James Boon]

Thanks Sean and others,

I should probably have rephrased the query. I wasn't planning on booking anything yet, just curious how things had worked in the past? Got a better idea all round now.

Cheers,

James

[Andrew Mitchell]

Sean

I've sent you an email but I'm unable to commit at the moment.  I will see how things develop over the next few weeks.

[Paul Nash]

I can't commit at the moment but would hope to come.

Porthcawl is a decent place to stay and full of B&Bs and small hotels. I stayed at the Dormy House and it was was good value and clean.

The Mumbles is a nice place to stay - just the start of the gower - easy to get to Pennard and into Swansea - although from what I saw of Swnsea, it may be best to leave it to the locals!

[Andy Levett]

Sean,
I'll post a cheque tomorrow. Would like to play Clyne but not bothered about dormie house at Porthcawl, especially as the Friday isn't available.
Tony
I'd like to join you on the Monday. Don't know much about P&K or Southerndown so no particular preferences but would prefer 36 at one or the other rather than trying to hit both.

[Sean_A]

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[Sean_A]

See first post.

Ciao

[Gareth Williams]

I'm interested, what's the deadlines here please?

Also how many attendee's are required for it to go ahead?

[John Mayhugh]

Sean,
Are you OK with getting cheques in USD?

I would be interested in Clyne on Saturday AM.

[Craig Disher]

Sean,
Cheque in the mail. Sat AM at Clyne is fine with me.

Tony,
I'm up for either on Monday although given a choice I'd opt for Southerndown. I'm also considering a day at Painswick and/or Beau Desert post-Buda.

[Sean_A]

I'm interested, what's the deadlines here please?

Also how many attendee's are required for it to go ahead?

Gareth

As of yet, there are no deadlines, though I am told that I should be making reservations for Porthcawl no later than the end of October.  I would like to have a decent idea of numbers before booking.  When I do book I will try to pad out extra spots if the club will allow for it in deposits.  I don't know how many Pests are required to carry on with the event.  I spose it depends on how badly those Pests who have paid want to come. 

John

Dollars are dandy.  Sterling is stupendous.  Cash is king.

Ciao

[Sean_A]

Sean,
Cheque in the mail. Sat AM at Clyne is fine with me.

Tony,
I'm up for either on Monday although given a choice I'd opt for Southerndown. I'm also considering a day at Painswick and/or Beau Desert post-Buda.

Craig

If you are considering Beau you should think about a cross country hike and play Kington on the way.  I promise, you won't be disappointed.  Its possible I could join you if diaries match.

Ciao

[Mark Pearce]

I'm thinking about getting to Kington on the way down or back up.  I would be willing to arrange a visit there if others are keen.

[John Mayhugh]

I'm thinking about getting to Kington on the way down or back up.  I would be willing to arrange a visit there if others are keen.

I'm game.  In addition to Kington either before or after the main event, I'll be trying to add Clyne on Saturday AM.  Where else should I try to see?  I've heard Painswick, Beau Desert, and P&K mentioned. 

Ben, the rugby game sounds like fun.  Would definitely be interested. 

Sean, the cheque is in the post.

I will be trying to go ahead and book flights in the next week or so in order to use the least amount of miles as possible.  Where I play isn't that important at this point, but I do want to get the travel sorted out.