We are less than a week away from this years Buda Cup, so a last minute wrap up of who, when and where...
CONFIRMED ATTENDEES, PART TIMERS & POSSIBLESBelow are those who have confirmed for the whole event and those who have confirmed part time attendance. Unfortunately we've had a few last minute withdrawals:
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I've confirmed numbers above to the club. I've arranged for a past Captain at Sherwood to join us in the morning foursomes and he may join us in the afternoon, otherwise one match will be a single against a pair. The Captain of Notts GC has agreed to join us for the meal on the Tuesday and may join us for the afternoon game as well, though this could mean needing to play a 5 ball as the last group (actually quite a common occurrence at Notts).
After mentioning a buggy for Bryan (on medical grounds only Melvyn in case you are reading 
) a few others have come forward with ailments. I've therefore notified the clubs that one or two may need buggies and will leave it up to discussions between those needing and the captains to how that will all pan out...DATES & VENUES Please make sure you are all at the club at least 20 mins to half an hour before the first tee time to avoid panic and confusion amongst captains and organiser!Mon 17 Aug36 holes at Sherwood Forest GC
Morning tee times from 9am: FoursomesAfternoon tee times from 1.30pm: FourballLunch provided between rounds.
Evening meal booked in Nottingham at Fothergills for 8.30pm
http://www.eversosensible.com/fothergills/If anyone doesn't plan on joining us, please let me know.
Tues 18 Aug36 holes at Notts GC Hollinwell
Followed by a formal meal at the club that evening,
jacket and tie required!Morning tee times from 8.36: GreensomesAfternoon tee times from 2.04: FourballLunch provided between rounds.
Wed 19 Aug18 holes at Notts GC Hollinwell
Morning tee times from 9.04: SinglesAs the weather should hopefully be warm, shorts policy at both clubs is:
"Shorts should be tailored and worn with knee length socks OR predominantly white ankle length sports socks"ACCOMMODATIONI believe many of us are staying at Premier Inn Nottingham West
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/NOTMIL/nottingham-westPlease let me know if you aren't and where you are staying.
I'm planning on meeting up at the pub at the hotel between 7 and 8 on the Sunday evening...
There is currently a room going spare on Monday night from one of our withdrawals if anyone needs accommodation, let me know.
FURTHER READINGFor those of you not aware of the courses, Notts GC Hollinwell is a heathland course dating back to 1901 by Willie Park Junior, with later works by the clubs own professional Tom Williamson. Most recently the club hosted the Boys Championship which was won my Matthew Fitzpatrick before he went on to win the US Amateur Championship, and has just hosted the Brabazon Trophy. Anyone who has recently purchased a copy of Tom Doak’s Confidential Guide will also notice it sits within the Gourmet Choice, something I as a member and the club are very proud of! I know Ran is a fan of the course, but haven't been able to tempt him over for this! For further reading:
Club website:
http://www.nottsgolfclub.co.uk/pages.php/index_member.htmlRan’s Review:
http://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/england/notts1/Sherwood Forest GC present course dates back to 1910 and after Harry Colt’s input, most of what is in play today is the work of James Braid. Another excellent heathland course! For further reading:
Club website:
http://www.sherwoodforestgolfclub.co.uk/Any comments or queries, let me know.
Cheers,
James