Buda Cup 2015: Notts & Sherwood Forest THE FINAL RUN IN...

[Steve Wilson]

It's okay Lynn, I intend to be there so you can carry me.  It's sort of like I came in late so I'll leave early to make up for it.

[Garland Bayley]

It is only December and the USA(rest of the world) has suffered a big loss.  Ward, who will carry me in four ball?  Your presence both on and off the course will be missed in 2015.

I would volunteer to carry you as I did Ward in four ball, but I won't be there either.

So you are one and done?

All the press ahead of time was Carne would be next year, so I intended to do at least two. Now it seems I have to wait a year for my trip to Carne.

[Ulrich Mayring]

I'll probably play!

Ulrich

[James Boon]

Thanks everyone for your interest so far!

Please see the opening post for updates regarding booking details etc.

Any queries, please let me know.

Cheers,

James

[James Boon]

Confirmed attendees coming in already so I'm starting to add these to the opening post. I'm sure our treasurer will soon flag up if I've been too keen with adding anyone to the list 

Cheers,

James

[Steve Wilson]

I've paypaled Tony or should that read palpaid.   At any rate or exchange rate, it looks like I be on the loose in the islands from mid July but I may be escorting some non golfing friends until late July which will limit my opportunities to explore other venues until August. 

Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. 

[James Boon]

Morning all,

I thought it was worth a quick bump to stir up a bit more interest in this years Buda...

Deposits received are listed in the opening post if you have copied me in. I'm sure Tony will update with any more I've missed when he is back in Blighty.

Cheers,

James

[Sean_A]

Should the powers of Buda decide to continue with the dubious practice of two single matches in 4ball, below is one way to limit the time damages.

the match furthest from the hole would putt out first before the other group started to putt.  The first group would then hit-off from the next tee straight away, and be joined by the other match when they had finished putting out.

So far as attendance my is concerned...I am a strong maybe.  Much depends on holidays and if Buda plenipotentiaries grant permission for part-timers to sign up early.

Ciao

[James Boon]

Another bump to try and drum up some local interest from this side of the pond!

A few things worth noting:

Sean, it will be twoballs for the singles on Wednesday! None of this 2 singles matches playing as a fourball rubbish!

Though it may cause a little frustration for whoever the Captains will be, I'm happy for people to attend Buda this year who cant commit to all 3 days. So anyone thinking they can only make 1 or 2 days, make yourself known!!!

Lastly, I believe there may be details posted soon regarding other possible gatherings before or after the main event! Beau Desert looks a favourite but we shall have to see...

Cheers,

James

ps I've missed a couple of calls recently from a Texas phone number. I know a few GCAers are based that way so if this was one of you I apologise, please send me an e-mail or message on here and I will call you back!

[Tony_Muldoon]

BUMP!


Thanks for the deposits (see first page for list) and sorry for not replying sooner.

Just to say The week following Buda i.e. 24th to 28th of August I will be in North Berwick and happy to host any stragglers who are still around. I don't know my exact itinerary yet but please IM me if you think you might be able to meet up.


Well done James.

[Ally Mcintosh]

I'm afraid I will have to pass again this year. Courses that I will need to see another time.

Thanks,
Ally

[James Boon]

Afternoon all,

Confirmed attendees updated.

Thanks to anyone who has let me know they won't be able to make it. You will all be missed. But its looking like its going to be a great attendance as usual!

Cheers,

James

[ward peyronnin]

I would like to nominate my old friend and recent (undefeated) Dixie Cupper Sterling Forsythe to serve as my proxy and play in the Buda.
Tony I will send an email for you two to continue to make arrangements

[Niall C]

James

As per my recent email I'm "a definite would like to be there but depends on other things coming off, let you know shortly". BTW, I don't see Rich's name on the OP ?

Niall

[Rich Goodale]

James

As per my recent email I'm "a definite would like to be there but depends on other things coming off, let you know shortly". BTW, I don't see Rich's name on the OP ?

Niall

Niall

I'm not (yet) on the OP as it turns out that BUDA conflicts with my 17yr old daughter's going on holiday to Barcelona with friends, which will be the first time we have been homne alone!  Josie and I have been swithering as to how to spend our free time between a romantic week at either the Hotel Negresco in Nice or the Premier Inn at Nottingham.  Decisions, Decisions!

If the powers that be Boonie will let Josie play in BUDA (for the UK side, which severely needs strengthening), we are in.  We await a reply.

Yours Truly

Rich

[Michael Whitaker]

A little to my surprise and delight...I'm in.

Me too!  

My schedule and travel schedule has completely changed and I am now planning to attend the Buda... my 10th in a row!!! Tony, my deposit is on the way via Paypal.

I'm very interested in any pre and post Buda plans. Beginning the Saturday after Buda are 10 days of open competitions at Royal Cinque Ports called "Deal Week." Most entry fees are around £40 or you can purchase a 10 day membership for something like $160. I'll definitely be in Deal for a few days to take part and will post more information when I get it from the club. According to fellow members it is a very festive week!

Cheers!

Whit

[James Boon]

Mike,

Great to have you along!

Rich,

Please feel free to bring Josie along as well!

All,

Have updated the opening post with a few more deposits / confirmations received and have added a few people to a possibles list who have expressed a recent interest in hopefully attending or perhaps joining us for a day or two, just to get a better feel for where we stand.

Will shortly be contacting both clubs to book an extra tee time, taking us up to 20, but we wont be fixing this till much nearer the time.

Cheers,

James

[Rich Goodale]

Rich,

Please feel free to bring Josie along as well!

James

James

Just as long as I don't get paired against her.  I've seen her break the egos (and hearts) of far too many golfers.

Rich

[James Boon]

BTW, I don't see Rich's name on the OP ?

Niall

You do now!

Rich,

That would be up to the Captains, unless of course you and Josie are putting yourself forward for the first ever married couple of captains?

Some recent added interest as brought us up to a very healthy level for this years event!

Would be good to get a few more people confirmed, so don't be shy...  

Cheers,

James

[Mark_Rowlinson]

I was at a meeting at Prestbury Golf Club today and they have offered courtesy of the course to any of you involved in BUDA flying in or out of Manchester Airport, which is conveniently close. Prestbury is a delightful Colt course of 1920 vintage. Let me know if you wish to take advantage of this so that I might make arrangements.

I can also offer to host you at Wilmslow. Wilmslow and Prestbury are only about 5 miles apart, so you could play 36 holes comfortably.

[James Boon]

Morning everyone,

A quick query and a reminder regarding accommodation for Buda.

I believe most of us will be staying at Premier Inn Nottingham West?
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/NOTMIL/nottingham-west

Mike W was asking if there was anyone who might want to share a room, and if so, please contact him to discuss...

Premier Inn Nott'm West is easily accessed as its just off Junction 26 of the M1 and its about 10 to 15 minutes drive from the club. ALSO the last tram stop is just across the road which is therefore about a 25 minute tram ride into the city for bars, restaurants etc. There are also a couple of chain pub type places nearby so anyone who doesnt fancy the city can still get a bite to eat, perhaps late on Sunday night for instance? Not sure of the cost as it seems to change daily and as the date approaches and availability reduces apparently the price will go up?

Just so you all know, I've booked Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night for myself. I suspect there is the chance for people of booking a few more days depending upon when and where other golf is arranged, which I believe Tony is looking into at present?

Is everyone else planning at being at Premier Inn or has anyone who is staying over (ie not those traveling on the day) made separate arrangements?

Cheers,

James

[Michael Graham]

Like James I've booked the Premier Inn for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights. I'll most likely be driving from Edinburgh early on the Sunday morning so will hopefully get a game on the Sunday afternoon if people have already arrived.

I could look at flying into Manchester or getting the train from Edinburgh but driving seems to be the easiest logistically.

Cheers,

Michael

[James Boon]

A quick bump for this thread to see if any more people are interested and to add to those confirmed.

Tony is looking at golf the weekend before and so hopefully confirming soon.

We have had a few problems booking at the suggested hotel recently so anyone who hasn't get in there fast, any problems let me know, apparently there are ways of booking even when the website says they are full!

Finally, we are about 3 months out now so should be looking to try and finalise details of anyone who is only planning on playing a day or two, rather than the full thing, just in case we need to start requesting further tee times. However we can get this sorted over the next month or 2, I just know I'm going to be quite busy during this period to be chasing people so I'm giving plenty of notice here...

Cheers,

James

[Mark Pearce]

James, Tony,

A friend of Conrad's, Steve Rowe, is keen to join us for all three days.  

Mark

[Neil White]

James,

I am still good for the 36 holes + meal at Notts on Tuesday 18th.

Neil.