BUDA 2024 - Crail, Elie, Eden - 19-22 September - Slot free

[Mark Pearce]

We're at 21 golfers, with a capacity of 24.  If you're interested, now is the time to make your mind up!

[Mark Pearce]

James Boon and Ben Stephens now added.  Which takes us to 22.  Just 2 slots still available.

[Mark Pearce]

Tony Muldoon to announce Friday details imminently

[Tony_Muldoon]

RE Friday the 20th September day at St Andrews. Himalayas and The Eden.

Mark has agreed I deal with this as a separate fund, but its an integral part of BUDA.
The following times have been confirmed.

Please be ready to tee off at 10.30 am,
 Matches over the Himalayas Putting Course, about 4 mins between each group.
There’s plentiful parking nearby.
Each group of 4 to play two concurrent games off SCRATCH!
Each match is 9 holes. On the 10th switch oponents and play a second 9 hole match.
All results to count for BUDA teams.

Suggestion:  Informal  brunch in the nearby clubhouse for the New Course.

We have secured 6 tee slots from 13.12 for 18 Holes on The Eden Course.
6 min drive plentiful parking in a separate clubhouse.

Cost for both courses £74.
Bill Gayne will create a separte post - we have a booking for Dinner in St Andrews from 7pm.


There are 3 ways of getting the Monies to me~: Anthony Muldoon
1
Those with a sterling account can pay directly into my bank.
First Direct
Sort Code 404783      Account No 61873334 - (same as last year).

NB this proved a real hassle for those trying from overseas last year, so see option 3 below as alternative. I do have an example of a form that was successfully used that I can send you. It seems the International Banking system calls things by different names each side of the Ocean, so care is needed.  IM me if you’d like to try it.

2
Paypal.

Paypal don’t make it easy to select a ‘Gift’ to ‘Friends and relations’ on Paypal “loophole” of sending money as a gift FOC has passed. Unless you get it just right it seems like they are now adding a 5% charge for these transfers. It’s the money I get that counts!
DO NOT USE THE EMAIL ADDRESS POSTED ON HERE ON A PREVIOUS YEAR  – see below.
You still need to send it as a Gift to Friends and Family – not paying for goods and services - and they don’t make it easy to find the right buttons to press.
Here’s guidance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ_3UM5lEWo
If anyone has refinements to add please do so in a post below.
The correct address to use is
hstjet@googlemail.com    Do not shorten this.
3
Wise Bank offer easy (and cheap) transfers between countries and currencies.
https://wise.com/us/send-money/send-money-to-the-uk?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&matchtype=p&device=m&userlocation=9010601&keyword=send%20money%20to%20great%20britain&campaignid=14568981100&adgroupid=127104854299&utm_campaign=14568981100___127104854299&gclid=Cj0KCQiAieWOBhCYARIsANcOw0w91mNdnZBGMATkBdT5HR7C1dhVWRaMFOUYF1ZCkkXuYqRTGmJttB0aAmGcEALw_wcB

I’ve opened an account and you should be able to find me at Spangles60@outlook.com

“Any Questions?”


22 riders. 2 sitting this one out, so there is room for 2, this day only. 
Weighed in...

Mark P
Finlay P
Gregor P
Jeff S
Tony M
Michael G
Enno
Steve
James
Adam
John M
Mike W
Giles
Mike C
Niall
Bill G  LT
Mike M
Jack W
Jason T
Conrad
Ian Dickson
Douglas Wright.

[Jeff Schley]

Tony sent you a paypal for $100 USD as I rounded up.  BTW couldn't figure out how to avoid the $5 that was added, no big deal.  Looking forward to it.

[Mark Pearce]

The Eden is a superb addition to BUDA.  Aficionados of architecture will be able to marvel at the greatness of Colt's work and the awfulness of 14 and 15 in the very same round.  But the great more than makes up for the awful!


And the Himalayas is tremendous fun, too.  Both rounds (Eden and putting) will count towards the score of the BUDA match.

[Tony_Muldoon]

One more thing. 

I've noticed that the Links Trust are offering half price golf on The Castle Course for groups of 4 Scottish Golf Membership Card Holders. Price drops from £170 to £85 each.

 I'd be up for this if there's 3 others on the Wednesday 18th? i.e. day before BUDA

Any other (qualified) interest?

[mike_malone]

Tony,


  Sent you money for Jack and me.

[Mark Pearce]

With the addition of Doug Wright, we're now at 24 players signed up.  It would be an unusual BUDA indeed without a drop out between now and September, so if you're interested in being first in line if and when a space opens up, please let me know.

[Jeff Schley]

Dear all wanted to see how this has shaped up.  Hotels, and recommendations are welcome as it will be my first Buda. Also I'll only play 18 on day 1 and 3.

[ward peyronnin]

I am going to make my recurring pitch for BurntIsland; smack in between your venues.It is a cracking Wille Park with great views, quirky holes, double greens, and a lot of charm and cheap.

[Enno Gerdes]

Dear all wanted to see how this has shaped up.  Hotels, and recommendations are welcome as it will be my first Buda. Also I'll only play 18 on day 1 and 3.

Jeff - I think most people will have booked hotels or AirBnB's by now. It's not a coordinated effort. Almost everyone plans some pre- or post-Buda golf. Personally, I'll fly into Edinburgh on Monday, stay in East Lothian for two nights, then drive up to Crail. Pretty sure almost everybody will arrive in Crail on Wednesday evening. There's a WhatsApp group for participants. I don't think you're on that group yet? Mike Whitaker is the admin, maybe send him a message to be added to the group. Quite a lot of coordination during Buda will be through that group.


I don't think we have specific tee times for the Thursday yet. Once we do, they'll probably be shared here or on the WhatsApp group. Usually, people will meet up at the clubhouse for coffee and to catch up before the morning round.

[Jerry Kluger]

I played The Castle Course in June and while there was a great deal of dirt moved to build it I think it is well worth the price as it is visually spectacular.

[Mark Pearce]

I am going to make my recurring pitch for BurntIsland; smack in between your venues.It is a cracking Wille Park with great views, quirky holes, double greens, and a lot of charm and cheap.

Errrr......


Burntisland certainly looks interesting (The Yank and I had a coffee there but didn't play last year).  But not even the most off the wall geography has it between Elie, St Andrews and Crail.

[mike_malone]

I thought it was a tough walk

[Mark Pearce]

I don't think we have specific tee times for the Thursday yet.

This now corrected in post 1, where I have added details of the tee times at Crail and Elie.

[Jason Topp]

Today I realized I arrive a day earlier into EDI than Mayhugh.   If anyone is interested in playing golf within a reasonable drive from the airport later in the afternoon on Monday the 16th, please let me know.

[Enno Gerdes]

Today I realized I arrive a day earlier into EDI than Mayhugh.   If anyone is interested in playing golf within a reasonable drive from the airport later in the afternoon on Monday the 16th, please let me know.

I've send you a DM, not sure I have the correct phone number to send you a WhatsApp message...

[Michael Graham]

Jason and Enno,


Depending on what time you’re planning on playing I might join you if you’re not a four. More than happy to host you at Mortonhall or can do the Braids instead. They’re literally separated by a wall.

[Jason Topp]

Jason and Enno,


Depending on what time you’re planning on playing I might join you if you’re not a four. More than happy to host you at Mortonhall or can do the Braids instead. They’re literally separated by a wall.

Terrific!  I will send a message on WhatsApp

[Mark Pearce]

Sadly Jeff Schley has had to withdraw, so there's a slot free.  It would also he helpful now to get a feel for how many will only want to play 18 holes on the two 36 hole days (the Thursday and Sunday), and which round they would prefer to play (am or pm).  If you're only wanting 18 on the Thursday, I'd strongly recommend playing the Craighead in the morning.  We're playing Balcomie on the Saturday and (see Ran's review on this site) the Craighead is well worth seeing, and not just because it was Hanse's first course outside the US.

[Niall C]

Mark,


I think I've signed up for only one round on the Thursday and I'd prefer to make that in the afternoon for logistical reasons. Can't recall what I said about the Sunday but if I've paid for two rounds I'll play two rounds !!


Niall

[Enno Gerdes]

I'll play 36 on both days.

[Mark Pearce]

Mark,


I think I've signed up for only one round on the Thursday and I'd prefer to make that in the afternoon for logistical reasons. Can't recall what I said about the Sunday but if I've paid for two rounds I'll play two rounds !!


Niall

That's reasonable, and noted.  I think you've seen Craighead anyway?

[John Mayhugh]

Mark,
I'll play all rounds on offer.