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Title: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Marty Bonnar on January 20, 2010, 04:44:38 PM: So who's all coming to St Andrews in March for this exciting-sounding event?

http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA38260.ink

Be great to meet some of the Industry's finest...

cheers,
FBD.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Tom_Doak on January 20, 2010, 07:21:40 PM: Marty:

I am coming over for the event. I had to write a nice letter to the EIGCA to see if they would let me come, since I'm not a member of any of the three organizations, and they said it was okay.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Mike_Young on January 20, 2010, 09:38:58 PM: I am not worthy ;D ;D
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Post by: Bill_McBride on January 20, 2010, 09:46:54 PM: How bad could a trip to St Andrews be?
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Neil_Crafter on January 20, 2010, 09:54:28 PM: Marty
I am coming as part of a small SAGCA contingent that includes Paul Mogford, Ross Perrett, Graham Papworth, Ben Davey, Phil Ryan, George Diakogeorgiou, Bob Harrison and possibly Richard Chamberlain. Will be good to meet! The excitement may be a bit too much!

Tom
Will be good to catch up too.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Mark Alexander on January 21, 2010, 05:15:03 AM: How could I miss this one, especially as it's in my home town.
I'II be there on a press pass, so it would be great to meet up.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Ally Mcintosh on January 21, 2010, 05:29:18 AM: I'll be there... It would be good to centralise an evening watering hole...
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Post by: Steve Okula on January 21, 2010, 10:12:19 AM: I'm not yet certain, but I hope to be there.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Marty Bonnar on January 21, 2010, 01:57:33 PM: All,
I'm not a member of any of these august bodies, but I'd be delighted to meet up in the auld grey toun with all for golf/dining/drinkies experience.
Brian P, how much is an EIGCA membership these days? Maybe it's time I did join (given my rapidly impending redundancy... :'()
best,
FBD.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Anthony Gray on January 21, 2010, 02:11:44 PM: Quote from: Mike_Young on January 20, 2010, 09:38:58 PM
I am not worthy ;D ;D

You refuse to join any club that would have you as a member.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Niall C on January 21, 2010, 02:48:41 PM: Marty

Like you I'm not a member and presumably not eligible for any of the official events but well up for a game and drinks/diner after. Anyone else up for it ?

Niall
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Marty Bonnar on January 21, 2010, 02:57:41 PM: Niall, Cool!
Given the Doak and the Crafter Oz contingents will be in town, I'm beginning to formulate a plan: A GCA members Round on the EDEN, followed by a whisky-fuelled, vociferous, banner-wielding protest outside the doors of the Links Trust HQ with banners like:

"It's a STEELY, Dan" (Thanks, Tony - that's a beaut...)
"Colt, the Father, MacK, the Son and Steel, the Wholly Lost...."
"Harry Shap - He's our Chap!"

Hate is such a buzz!!!!

cheers,
FBD.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Ally Mcintosh on March 23, 2010, 01:51:45 PM: I'm heading over tomorrow... So look forward to meeting those I know... and hopefully introduce myself to a few I haven't met yet...

Ally
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Post by: Bill_McBride on March 23, 2010, 09:35:39 PM: Please say hello to Sheena for me at the Dunvegan. I missed her big birthday. :'(
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Post by: Richard Chamberlain on March 24, 2010, 02:01:20 AM: Crafty,
As you know I will not be attending this fantastic event but could you please give that Norwegian bloke a big cuddle and whisper in his ear..."I love Royal Sydney" !
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Brian Phillips on March 24, 2010, 04:20:43 AM: Quote from: Richard Chamberlain on March 24, 2010, 02:01:20 AM
Crafty,
As you know I will not be attending this fantastic event but could you please give that Norwegian bloke a big cuddle and whisper in his ear..."I love Royal Sydney" !
I aint goin Dick...

Wish I was though...
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Adam Lawrence on March 24, 2010, 04:42:41 AM: I'll be there tomorrow evening, and hopefully will sink a few beers with a few attendees....
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Marty Bonnar on March 24, 2010, 11:19:10 AM: Dear Attendees,
I'm sooooo looking forward to our Eden round (and combined critical analysis session...) on Sunday morning. Try and not overdo the Scottish hospitality too much on Saturday night!
I assume we're meeting up at the Eden clubhouse...
cheers,
MB.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Niall C on March 24, 2010, 03:55:16 PM: Quote from: Marty Bonnar on March 24, 2010, 11:19:10 AM
Dear Attendees,
I'm sooooo looking forward to our Eden round (and combined critical analysis session...) on Sunday morning. Try and not overdo the Scottish hospitality too much on Saturday night!
I assume we're meeting up at the Eden clubhouse...
cheers,
MB.

Marty

The weathers not looking that hopeful and I'm stuck in Elgin with my waterproof trousers in Glasgow. Any chance you've got a spare pair of waterproof breeks ?

Cheers

Niall
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Marty Bonnar on March 24, 2010, 04:06:39 PM: Niall,
I do have a spare pair and will pop them in the car.

All,
be aware that British Summer Time starts at 1am in the wee small hours of Saturday night/Sunday morning, so we also get one hour less in bed. Boo!

cheers,
FBD.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Sean Walsh on March 24, 2010, 11:23:48 PM: FBD,

Is it possible to be homesick for a place that was only home for 9 mths? Your little get together along with recently establishing contact with a few of the guys I caddied with has me a little :'(

Wish I was there to enjoy the round and the conversation afterwards. As you know The Eden holds a place close to my heart.
Title: Re: The WORLD Forum of Golf Architects
Post by: Niall C on March 25, 2010, 06:47:04 AM: Thanks Marty, much appreciated. Look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Cheers

Niall