Buda Cup - 2017 - Pre and Post Golf

[Matt Dawson]

Re the other courses mentioned, Pulborough is definitely the pick of the bunch for me, it’s exquisite heathland. I would grade them in the following order:

Pulborough
Tandridge
Royal Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Beacon/Knole Park (not played but walk it frequently)
Princes
Cooden Beach
Chart Hills

I am sadly unacquainted with Beaufort Park in Hastings. Sandwich & Deal are well known to most people on here

Re before & after golf, I work Mon-Fri so weekday golf (and BUDA itself!) is unfortunately not possible for me, but if anybody is looking for a weekend game in the South East either before or after the main event, then drop me a PM and I’ll see if I can help you out

James Boon – you asked on the other thread about accommodation or renting a house. There is plenty of accommodation in Rye as it’s a fairly well-established tourist destination, but I doubt you’ll find many large houses to rent as a group. Most places are pretty small 2 bed cottages in the town itself. There’s a small choice of hotels to suit all pockets, and quite a few B&B’s. I would get booking soon as Rye is popular and can fill up quickly in peak season

General notes on Rye for visitors. The (very quaint) compact smugglers town is arranged on a hill with the quietest lodgings and best views up at the top near the church, in an area known as the Citadel. Some of the B&B’s can get quite noisy as you move down the hill, especially as you are visiting in the height of summer, so choose carefully. If possible I would avoid anything right on the A259 ring road as it is heavily used by lorries especially in early morning. Parking is notoriously difficult in Rye, and very few hotels have it. The Old Cattle Market car park in the town centre by the station is only £1.50 for 24 hours, and is by far your best bet.

Any other questions, please ask. I spend a lot of time in Rye so know it pretty well.

[Craig Disher]

The accommodations in Rye can be found on several websites. All the b&bs and inns in the town are fine as long as you're willing to accept the inconvenient parking arrangements. One b&b to avoid is the Aviemore Guest House. It is noisy and exiting the front door can be dangerous.

If anyone is interested in booking a house, I'd suggest a recently developed area in Camber. The houses are within walking distance of the Rye GC and parking would not be an issue. The houses are extremely popular due to the nearby Camber Sands beach so do book early. A sampling can be found here

https://www.bramleyandteal.co.uk/cottages?getSearch=true&Duration=3&Town=Camber&daysf=4&Profile=0&SortBy=PartySize&SearchType=Custom&rpp=12&isShortBreak=True&PropertyFacilities=bramleyandteal;1594;6|&viewmap=false

[Sam Krume]

if any one is looking for a house for rent, have a look on Airbnb. Definitely worth a look..
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/4623691?checkin=11-08-2017&checkout=15-08-2017&guests=7&adults=7&children=0&infants=0&s=Ct1lXK3p

[Niall C]

For those that are playing at BUDA and travelling down from Scotland, can you message me. It might be worthwhile seeing if there is scope to travel together and maybe get some golf in on the way down or the way back up.


Niall

[mike_malone]

Jack Weiner and I have a tee time at Swinley Forest for 8/9. I'm not sure if anyone can join us but I wanted to let you all know.

[mike_malone]

Can I get advice for getting on Sandwich either the day after Deal on Tuesday or the preceding Thursday ?

[Mark Chaplin]

RSG doesn't really take visitors during August, I'd suggest emailing the secretary explaining it's a once in a lifetime trip and seeing if they will let you on.

[David McIntosh]

Mark,


I noticed the RSG website states it doesn't accept three or four ball play in August although it doesn't specifically mention there being no visitor play during the month. Do you know the reason for this policy (i.e. why is August different from the rest of the year)?

[James Boon]

Mike,


You are right we need to get this sorted. Afraid I'm not the one to sort a spreadsheet though!



The idea of joining you across the channel in France is very tempting but I think I'm going to struggle...


I'm sure everyone has their own ideas and I suspect many will want to head to Sandwich and Deal, but I'm still tempted to try a few of those I mentioned originally. I may be tempted by others and nothing is set yet but I'm thinking of [size=78%]driving down Thursday night, [/size][/size][size=78%]then play Royal Ashdown Forest and Crowborough Beacon Friday before heading to Rye. [/size][/size][size=78%]Sat to Monday lunchtime is the main event. [/size][/size][size=78%]Then on Monday afternoon head to south London to play Reigate, stop over somewhere then play Tandridge on Tuesday before driving home?[/size]


Does that marry up with anyone else ideas or does anyone else want to show their hand and tempt me to join them?


Cheers,


James

[Mark Chaplin]

David several of the old money seaside clubs are busy with members in August as they either have seaside weekenders or rent houses for the month. Brancaster has a blanket ban on unaccompanied visitors in August, RSG maybe forthcoming with a polite request and a little flexibility on days.


I've had limited success getting B&B guests on in August but like an equity fund previous performance is no guarantee for the future.

[David McIntosh]

Thanks Mark - understood.

Buda would be my first time in the area so I'm keen to play at a few places in Kent if possible although I'm sure I could always come up with an excuse for another visit at some point outwith August if unsuccessful this time!

[mike_malone]

Jack Weiner and I are playing Sandwich 8/16.


We want to join the group on Friday at Tandrige or whererver.


We want to join at Deal as well.

[Mark Pearce]

Tandridge can't take us on the Friday.  We can play there on the Wednesday, for those interested.

[mike_malone]

Mark,
That knocks us out of Tandridge.


Friday is a day we are available to play with others. If something happens we will be in.
If I don't here anything in the next few weeks we likely will try Pulborough.

[mike_malone]

We need help with Thursday. Since we play Swinley Forest on the day of arrival ( Wed) it makes sense to play again nearby then head toward Rye.
Sunningdale and Walton Heath appear to top the list but I am open to quirk.


We also would like to stay in a town with some walkable quintessential English style.


Alternatively, we can work our way toward Rye and even consider an extra round there Thursday.


 I even wonder if Brighton and Hove Albion has a game yet.

[Duncan Cheslett]

If Tandridge is out, what alternatives are there for the Friday?


My personal choice would be The Addington, a course that has long fascinated me and I am itching to play.






Alternatively, RAF and/or Crowborough Beacon?

[Sean_A]

We need help with Thursday. Since we play Swinley Forest on the day of arrival ( Wed) it makes sense to play again nearby then head toward Rye.
Sunningdale and Walton Heath appear to top the list but I am open to quirk.


We also would like to stay in a town with some walkable quintessential English style.


Alternatively, we can work our way toward Rye and even consider an extra round there Thursday.


 I even wonder if Brighton and Hove Albion has a game yet.

I too am looking for a Friday game.  I would like to play Pulborough, but they are traditionally closed to visitors on Fridays...I think Pearce is also looking at Pulborough.  Failing that, I would like to see Woking with its new greens. If that can't work out, another look at Knole Park is high on my list...very intriguing course.  I am not so keen on Addy, fighting to get in and especially out of Croydon during Friday PM traffic is a drag. For Pulborough and Knole Park one is already past the worst of it for Friday traffic.


Ciao

[Duncan Cheslett]

  I am not so keen on Addy, fighting to get in and especially out of Croydon during Friday PM traffic is a drag. For Pulborough and Knole Park one is already past the worst of it for Friday traffic.

Which is why I've decided to let the train take the strain.


I get into Euston at 8am Friday, so can be at any of the courses mentioned so far by 10.30 latest.

[mike_malone]

Based on this we will try around London for Thursday in case Friday ends up in that area as well. I will hold off doing anything about Friday for awhile.

[James Boon]

Evening all,

I've booked a time for me and Robin at Crowborough Beacon at 1.30 on the Friday 11 August. Its about an hours drive from there to Rye where we are staying so this seemed an ideal place to meet. They have other tee times available after this if anyone else wants to join us. They have warned me that they are having maintenance week, the week before, and if there are still signs of this they will drop the green fee to £20, but it already looks a bargain at £35!

I've also made enquiries for Reigate Heath for earlier that Friday (if I drive down the Tghursday night?) but havent had a response yet. I'm also waiting to hear back from Royal Ashdown Forest about a game on the Tuesday. In all these cases I've made it known that my enquiry may develop into a larger group depending upon interest...

Let me know if you are interested!

Cheers,

James

[Ben Stephens]

I am in hey am I your travelling companion??!! 

Evening all,

I've booked a time for me and Robin at Crowborough Beacon at 1.30 on the Friday 11 August. Its about an hours drive from there to Rye where we are staying so this seemed an ideal place to meet. They have other tee times available after this if anyone else wants to join us. They have warned me that they are having maintenance week, the week before, and if there are still signs of this they will drop the green fee to £20, but it already looks a bargain at £35!

I've also made enquiries for Reigate Heath for earlier that Friday (if I drive down the Tghursday night?) but havent had a response yet. I'm also waiting to hear back from Royal Ashdown Forest about a game on the Tuesday. In all these cases I've made it known that my enquiry may develop into a larger group depending upon interest...

Let me know if you are interested!

Cheers,

James

[Duncan Cheslett]

James,


I'd be keen to play Crowborough on the Friday afternoon. Also 9 holes at Reigate in the morning sounds good.


I'll be in the market for a lift to Rye afterwards if anyone can oblige!


 

[Sam Krume]

The Knole is also definitely worth a look. Lovely course

[mike_malone]

My buddy Jack and I would love to tag along at Reigate/Crowborough Friday.




 Should we make the times ourselves?

[Michael Whitaker]

Who wants to visit Deal before or after the Buda?

What dates?

I will gladly host up to three... and, we can look into renting a flat or booking the dormy.