As the previous thread is running to 16 pages I'm starting a new thread to clear up and enable any photos to be added and easily viewed.
Well what a week, decent weather, 2 fine courses running F&F, good food especially the beef wellington, much wine, a splash of Kummel, a first class talk from Gordon Irvine and most importantly excellent company.
As Tony mentioned Nick Leefe's hole in one at Deal will be long remembered and we hope he enjoys the memory via the print of the 4th at RCP.
Due to Nick and Jim's generosity there is a small refund due to one and all, unless there are any objections I intend to go out and have a good meal donate it to the GCA contributions fund. I will do this after one week unless people wish a refund, PM me if you do.
Tom Birkert had serious domestic issues hence his no show, unfortunately he had emailed me a work but being a shift worker I missed it. I hope he gets things sorted soon.
For those who enjoyed Deal foreign membership is available for around $500pa and country membership for a shade over £500 when various foreign and local reciprocal arrangements are considered you may wish to join the growing band of GCA/Deal members!!
The final thing I'd like to reflect on is the number of brilliant courses in the south east of England enjoyed before, during and after BUDA. In addition to Royal Cinque Ports and Royal St Georges various "members" played Rye, Littlestone, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest, West Sussex, Walton Heath, Huntercombe and I'm sure a few more as well. Whilst this part of the UK may not have the depth of quality links courses enjoyed in Scotland and Ireland the inland courses combined with the links over a world class golfing experience all within 90 minutes of London.
Final, final thing, the organiser despite the pressure returned four wins, no losses and no draws!