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Mark Pearce

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BUDA 2024 - Crail, Elie, Eden - 19-22 September - Slot free
« on: January 29, 2024, 10:34:44 AM »
SEE POST 27 for DETAILS OF FRIDAY GOLF AT ST ANDREWS


We have 36 holes at Crail (18 on Balcomie, 18 on Craighead) on Thursday 19 September, 18 on Balcomie on Saturday 21st and 36 holes at Elie on Sunday 22nd.  The cost of that golf works out at £68* per round and for all 5 rounds we have a maximum of 24 players.  For comparison, the regular visitor fee in September is £160 on Balcomie, £120 on Craighead and £135 at Elie. 


The following tee times are reserved at Elie and Crail:


Thursday 19th September : Crail Craighead 9.20-10.00 am
Thursday 19th September : Crail  Balcomie 14.50-15.30 pm
Saturday 21st September : Crail  Balcomie 12.30 -13.10 pm
Sunday 22nd September : Elie 9.32-10.12 am
Sunday 22nd September : Elie 14.30-15.20 pm


Note that at Elie, the club has, in order to allow us 6 times in the morning, moved to 8 minute intervals, rather than 10 minute intervals (which apply for the rest of the day).  That's a generous concession and I would be mortified if we end up holding up the golf course.  Elie, even in 4 balls, shouldn't take more than 3 hours 30 minutes for a round. 


Bank transfers to:


Mr M D Pearce
Sort Code 20-59-59
Account Number 40909661
IBAN GB50BUKB20595940909661


Neither host club was available on Friday 20th but I'm looking at options.  For the moment (and because Crail want paying in full in advance) I'm opening this up for booking.  I'll need payment for the golf to confirm places.


I'm not sure either club needs much introduction here, but Ran profiled the Craighead here [size=78%]https://golfclubatlas.com/countries/craighead1/?portfolioCats=249%2C250%2C251%2C252%2C253%2C254%2C255%2C256%2C257%2C258%2C259%2C260%2C261%2C262%2C263%2C264%2C265%2C266%2C267%2C268%2C269%2C270%2C271%2C272%2C273%2C274%2C275%2C276[/size] and Elie here [size=78%]https://golfclubatlas.com/countries/elie-the-golf-house-club/?portfolioCats=249%2C250%2C251%2C252%2C253%2C254%2C255%2C256%2C257%2C258%2C259%2C260%2C261%2C262%2C263%2C264%2C265%2C266%2C267%2C268%2C269%2C270%2C271%2C272%2C273%2C274%2C275%2C276[/size].  Sean Arble's profile of Elie is here [size=78%]https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63182.0.html[/size] 

I haven't identified one single hotel venue but there are a number of hotels (and pubs) in Crail.  It would be great if as many 'pests as possible were to find accommodation in Crail - it's a cool fishing village with decent places to eat.


Confirmed attendees (i.e. those that have paid, or are members of Crail!)


Mark Pearce
Tony Muldoon
Giles Payne
Michael Christensen
Conrad Gamble
Mike Whitaker
Steve Holloway
Enno Gerdes
Niall Carlton
Michael Graham
John Mayhugh
Bill Gayne
Mike Malone
Adam Uttley
Jack Weiner
Jason Topp
Finlay Pearce
Gregor Pearce
Tristan Gamble
James Boon
Ben Stephens
Ian Dickson
Doug Wright

* Edited because the original calculation had members paying for rounds at home clubs!
« Last Edit: September 02, 2024, 06:57:40 AM by Mark Pearce »
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.

Niall C

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2024, 10:39:28 AM »
Marvellous, I'm in.


Niall

Enno Gerdes

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2024, 10:39:39 AM »
Sounds great Mark, thanks! I'm in, just let me know where to transfer the money!

Mark Pearce

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2024, 10:42:07 AM »
Ah, yes, bank details.  I'll DM.
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.

John Mayhugh

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2024, 11:46:29 AM »
I'm in. Thanks

Jeff Schley

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2024, 12:06:49 PM »
In for what will be my first BUDA.  What does it stand for again?
"To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice your gifts."
- Steve Prefontaine

Mark Pearce

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2024, 12:16:29 PM »
In for what will be my first BUDA.  What does it stand for again?
BUDApest.  I believe the trophy was purchased there.  And hence the habit some have of referring to attendees as "pests".
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.

Mark Pearce

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2024, 12:24:29 PM »
Bank details now in the top post.  Please let me know when transferring funds, so that I can look out for your payment.
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.

Tony_Muldoon

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2024, 12:32:53 PM »
Great thank you Mark and I hearby nominate you as the offical Buda negotiator. Excellent job.


I have transfered you  5 x £68 = £340.


PS what you missed last year is we two potential Captains in waiting - hoping they can attend.


Jason Topp
Michael Graham 
« Last Edit: January 29, 2024, 12:57:52 PM by Tony_Muldoon »
Let's make GCA grate again!

Mark Pearce

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2024, 12:59:25 PM »
Great stuff, Tony.  Money already landed.  Now I can start a list of those who have paid!
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.

Steve Holloway

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2024, 03:43:05 PM »
Mark,


Many thanks for organising and I'm In.


Have just transferred £340 (5x £68)


Thoroughly looking forward to this.


Many Thanks
Steve Holloway

John Mayhugh

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2024, 07:39:50 AM »
If any US participants want a hand getting money to the UK, get in touch with me and I can help.

Jason Topp

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2024, 10:59:08 AM »
Lovely!  I will be reviewing logistics. 

Buck Wolter

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2024, 12:52:31 PM »
Intrigued
Those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience -- CS Lewis

James Reader

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2024, 05:02:03 PM »
I’m really disappointed that I’m not going to be able to join you all - a Silver Wedding Anniversary trip has to take priority! - but I will be back in St Andrews on the Sunday afternoon. If anyone is staying on and would like a game on the Monday, I’d be very happy to host at Ladybank, if that’s of any interest.

Garland Bayley

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2024, 06:12:39 PM »
...
I haven't identified one single hotel venue but there are a number of hotels (and pubs) in Crail.  It would be great if as many 'pests as possible were to find accommodation in Crail - it's a cool fishing village with decent places to eat.
...
Not to mention the scenic lunch at the course clubhouse!  :)

EditLunchMask by Garland Bayley, on Flickr
"I enjoy a course where the challenges are contained WITHIN it, and recovery is part of the game  not a course where the challenge is to stay ON it." Jeff Warne

Adam Uttley

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2024, 03:23:45 AM »
Count me in Mark. Money transferred. Thanks for organising!

Jason Topp

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2024, 12:34:39 PM »
In.  I have shot out a message to John to figure out payment. 

Jeff Schley

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2024, 01:11:19 PM »
Question from a Buda newbie.
  • Will there be any hotel reservations as a group or on our own?
  • How typically is ground transport done?  Just get a car or team up organically?
Thanks
"To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice your gifts."
- Steve Prefontaine

Enno Gerdes

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #19 on: February 02, 2024, 01:39:32 PM »
Jeff,
There is no group reservation this time. Ground transport happens organically, most of us will be there by car, and there's often spontaneous car pooling. There is a WhatsApp group of participants - if you DM me or Mike W (the group admin), we'll try to add you to the group.


Mark Pearce

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #20 on: February 02, 2024, 02:38:16 PM »
In.  I have shot out a message to John to figure out payment.
Excellent news.
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.

Ira Fishman

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #21 on: February 02, 2024, 04:39:49 PM »
...
I haven't identified one single hotel venue but there are a number of hotels (and pubs) in Crail.  It would be great if as many 'pests as possible were to find accommodation in Crail - it's a cool fishing village with decent places to eat.
...
Not to mention the scenic lunch at the course clubhouse!  :)

EditLunchMask by Garland Bayley, on Flickr


The clubhouse at Crail is one of the best/scenic/friendly places that we have enjoyed. My wife insisted that we play Balcomie again on our visit last year because she loves the course and club house so much. She is correct.


The pours are more than fair (way more so than in St Andrews), and the food is quite good.


The BUDA (whatever it means) should be excellent.


Ira

John Mayhugh

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #22 on: February 07, 2024, 12:34:05 PM »
Any other US based participants planning to attend? I want to send funds to Mark Pearce by the end of this week.

James Boon

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #23 on: February 17, 2024, 06:29:14 AM »
Mark,


Apologies for the delay but I can now confirm I'm in, and have transferred the money this morning. Any issues please send me a WhatsApp.


I should be okay for all 5 rounds so have paid accordingly, but I may head home after morning round at Elie on the Sunday. I'll confirm nearer the time if that's okay?


Thanks for organising!


Cheers, James
2023 Highlights: Hollinwell, Brora, Parkstone, Cavendish, Hallamshire, Sandmoor, Moortown, Elie, Crail, St Andrews (Himalayas & Eden), Chantilly, M, Hardelot Les Pins

"It celebrates the unadulterated pleasure of being in a dialogue with nature while knocking a ball round on foot." Richard Pennell

Enno Gerdes

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Re: BUDA 2024 - Crail and Elie September 19-22
« Reply #24 on: February 18, 2024, 11:15:33 AM »
Mark,


Apologies for the delay but I can now confirm I'm in, and have transferred the money this morning. Any issues please send me a WhatsApp.


I should be okay for all 5 rounds so have paid accordingly, but I may head home after morning round at Elie on the Sunday. I'll confirm nearer the time if that's okay?


Thanks for organising!


Cheers, James


Great news, James! Looking forward to catching up!


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