Buda IX - Open for business

[Lynn_Shackelford]

Lynn a bag carrier should do just that plus rake bunkers, replace divots and attend the flag. A caddie should do all of that plus give distances, help with reading putts, etc.

That is what I figured.  Sounds like something right down my alley.  I remember my son Geoff was playing in a match play event at the Broadmoor when he first started college.  He said he told the 13 year caddie, that he didn't want a lot of chatter.  So after 9 holes I asked Geoff if the caddie was talking much.  He said on the front nine he said nothing until he asked him what he wanted at the 9th hole snack stand and is only reply was "snickers." 

[James Boon]

Great work on the pairings Captains! Conrad did an excellent job of carrying me around Royal Porthcawl, so looking forward to pairing up with such a fine fellow once again!

Looking at the tee times, we might be struggling to get everyone around Hankley a second time unless we play foursomes in the afternoon as well? Though I personally love foursomes, I know its not everyone's cup of tea, so how about the possibility of playing greensomes in the afternoon at Hankley? Everyone gets to walk back to the tee and play a shot from there, but it should be quicker than a fourball? Whatever we do, I can't wait!

Cheers,

James

[John Mayhugh]

Poor Mayhugh?  Do you know what he's been up to?  Probably sampling the finest in Long Island or Carmel for all we know.

Nothing that exciting.  After the trip to Australia, I just couldn't get away for a whole week again this year.  Hope you guys have a great time.

[Bill_McBride]

Great work on the pairings Captains! Conrad did an excellent job of carrying me around Royal Porthcawl, so looking forward to pairing up with such a fine fellow once again!

Looking at the tee times, we might be struggling to get everyone around Hankley a second time unless we play foursomes in the afternoon as well? Though I personally love foursomes, I know its not everyone's cup of tea, so how about the possibility of playing greensomes in the afternoon at Hankley? Everyone gets to walk back to the tee and play a shot from there, but it should be quicker than a fourball? Whatever we do, I can't wait!

Cheers,

James

I think we'll be okay if we play REAL best ball matches:  if you are out of a hole, pick up, move on.  Medal scores not required.

And there's something about the waiting bar that speeds things up.

Having said that, I am not opposed to greensomes at all.

[Mark Pearce]

Nothing that exciting.  After the trip to Australia, I just couldn't get away for a whole week again this year.  Hope you guys have a great time.

Don't worry, we  will have a great time.  It's BUDA, after all.  Doesn't mean that it wouldn't be better if you were there.  Now if you don't make next year we'll start to take it personally!

[Mark Pearce]

I know I shouldn't do this.  I know I'm inviting a curse.  However, have a look at the forecast for next week.  Glorious.

[Robin_Hiseman]

We are now most assuredly cursed.  Thanks Mark!

[Ulrich Mayring]

Good to know who's buying the drinks while we sit out the hailstorm

Ulrich

[Ulrich Mayring]

I remember we had to change into formal clothes at Sandwich for lunch - is that the same at Hankley and Liphook or can we go in golf clothes? I assume the formal dinner at Liphook is jacket & tie, but what about the lunches?

Ulrich

[Craig Disher]

Last report before I head to the airport:

By overwhelming vote - no dissenters actually - our Liphook dinner will be a roast beef carvery. We'll have a ploughman's lunch that day with a choice of either ham or cheese. Have your selection in mind on Wednesday so we can call it in to the club.

I believe jacket and tie will be required for Thursday's dinner. Lunches will be casual although I always have a jacket and tie not far away just in case.

Hoping for good weather, I'll see everyone Wednesday - or Tuesday evening.

[Robin_Hiseman]

Mark Pearce was right.  The forecast is for incredibly good September weather.  Even hotter than Brian predicted.  In the 80's expected.  It's going to be a fantastic few days.

[Ulrich Mayring]

UK weather forecasts and UK weather - two worlds collide

I'm already here near Hindhead and all I can say is that it rained this morning! Come one, we're still in England. I must say, however, that it did clear up around 11 AM and for the most part of the day it was glorious sunshine. But it did rain ... well, drizzle this morning!

Ulrich

[Mark Chaplin]

Beautiful day in London not a hint of a shower.

[Michael Whitaker]

Beautiful day in London not a hint of a shower.

...until this evening when it poured on us as we made our way to the theatre.

No worries for the Buda, however. Glorious sunshine and Indian Summer weather for the rest of the week!!! Bring your shorts and long socks!

[Ben Stephens]

Just had an email from Lorne Smith he sends his apolgies in his absence from this year's event and sends eveybody his regards.

Boy, this is an event to look forward to putting names to faces together. Gonna miss 'Sir' Lorne with his mighty plus fours, Jason, GCA Jedi Master and GCA's most famous wildlife photographer! Look forward to meeting 'new' GCA'ers especially our dear leader!

Even though Mr Warren recently played the Holy Grail of GCA courses to play he will still be miffed that he is not playing his favourite UK course in the most sublime of indian summer UK weather!

Cheers
Ben

[Mark Chaplin]

I'm also miffed not to be playing Hankley due to war games. Will be at Liphook pm Thursday and Friday.

[Bill_McBride]

Day one results after a.m. Foursomes and p.m. four balls:

ROW 6-1/2, GB&I 4-1/2

Much genial slagging going on, fueled by copious quantities of alcohol.   

[Ulrich Mayring]

I've uploaded a few of my pics and created a Hankley Common album:

https://picasaweb.google.com/113171364365215548231

Ulrich

[Ulrich Mayring]

I'll leave it to the captains to post the results. Suffice it to say that I am very grateful to the organisers, this event was run immaculately - although I didn't lay an eye on the Devil's Punchbowl Hotel, so others will have to comment on that ;-)

Much fun, good courses and superb weather. Thank you everyone.

Ulrich

[Mark Chaplin]

The Devils Punchbowl Hotel was fine with some very nice Ringwood ale being served last night. Needless to say last orders at 11pm was quickly changed into a 1am departure by purchasing the barmaid a drink!

[Tony_Muldoon]

Mark I was truly impressed how you handled those delicate negotiations.  At the next Buda I wiil reveal the full story of Chappers, the barmaid amd the Vodka...

Great fun guys safe journey's home.

I've made it to Edinburgh on the same flight as Sheehy!

[Bill_McBride]

Final result of this event was a win for ROW, 19-15.  The turning point was the second day  four ball matches, 4-1 ROW to make the score 13-1/2 to 8-1/2.  GBI won today's singles matches 6-1/2 to 5-1/2 but not enough to turn the tide.  

Many thanks to Captain Peter Mallalieu, it was great fun to captain these teams of old friends with a few newcomers thrown to spice things up.   And thanks to Golf's Most Beloved Figure, Ran Morrissett for showing up and bringing his hickories as well as that lethal white TaylorMade driver!

For the record, Hankley Common and Liphook are two elegant heathland gems that have never heard of but all would enjoy playing.  Liphook had the most interesting and best conditioned greens I've played on in many years.   Great golf course.  

And to end this report, thanks to Craig Disher and Tony Muldoon for the organizing of Buda IX. Well done and thanks, gents.  

[Jason Topp]

I knew we would win   

[Michael Whitaker]

I've uploaded a few of my pics and created a Hankley Common album:

https://picasaweb.google.com/113171364365215548231

Ulrich

Ulrich - wish you could recreate your photo album from this Buda.

[Ulrich Mayring]

I don't remember which photos I put in there back then, but maybe those:

http://www.mayring.de/albums/Hankley_Common.html

Maybe we can get Buda going again?