GM East Lothian Links Tournament - March 2014 - expressions of interest??

[DelB]

Evening all.

After a very successful and highly enjoyable day out at Muirfield the other day, I've been in conversation with Birchy about organising something else for next year as a sort of 'season opener'. Birchy and Gregbwfc had a great round at North Berwick the day before Muirfield and they apparently started to plan a return visit on the drive home on Tuesday!

The loose plan is to have a four round 'PGA style' tournament and play 18 holes on a Sunday in, potentially, mid March next year on either North Berwick West Links, Longniddry or Gullane 2, then 36 holes on the Monday (Craigielaw and then Kilspindie or vice versa) and then the final round at Muirfield on the Tuesday. We reckon that the golf can be had for between £200 and £250, so it's just two nights B & B, plus food, beer and fuel for those travelling. We'll also look at pricing each course individually for those that can't afford the outlay or time off to play in the whole 'tournament'.

So, I appreciate that it's a whole year away, but in principle, is this kind of thing up your street?

 

[Birchy]

Im definately in. I had a great time earlier in the week and am just itching to go back! Any others from the north west who do fancy this we can organise a convoy between us to keep costs down etc.

As Del says it a loooong time away yet but it will take some planning etc and gives people time to slip the money to one side without the missus noticing. Any women interested in coming wont need to worry as they are probably wearing the trousers and do what they want anyway

 

[Qwerty]

I'd definately be in. Sounds like a great idea.
i know it's early days, but to get everyone together for a couple of nights, where would be the most suitable area to stay... Outskirts of Edinburgh? North Berwick? Gullane?..

 

[DelB]

i know it's early days, but to get everyone together for a couple of nights, where would be the most suitable area to stay... Outskirts of Edinburgh? North Berwick? Gullane?..

Wherever we can get the best value accommodation! Plenty B & B's, hotels, self catering cottages or caravans to choose from.

 

[Birchy]

I'd definately be in. Sounds like a great idea.
i know it's early days, but to get everyone together for a couple of nights, where would be the most suitable area to stay... Outskirts of Edinburgh? North Berwick? Gullane?..

We stayed in a premier inn with a pub at the side but its pretty much alone. There were a few little towns with b&bs and decent looking old style pubs that would be good for a drink i reckon . I reckon a traditional pub with loads of whiskies and ales rather than a wetherspoons in town.

Ive only been once though so dont know what place is what though .

 

[Val]

In principle I'm in, if all else fails I'll be in for Muirfield

 

[DelB]

Good man. Cheers Martin. :thup:

 

[FairwayDodger]

Couldn't have this going on in my area and not be part of it so count me in!

ne:

 

[DelB]

Didn't think we'd have to give your arm much of a twist, Karen!

Cheers. :clap:

 

[DCB]

Think I'd be interested Del. Might not manage all of it, but certainly look to be at something. Plenty of time to save for it as well

 

[Iaing]

Might be in Del. It'll depend if Machrihanish reverts back to March next year.

 

[Val]

Might be in Del. It'll depend if Machrihanish reverts back to March next year.

Reverts? The way our man is talking it might t be happening next year!!!!!!

 

[Iaing]

Reverts? The way our man is talking it might t be happening next year!!!!!!

Aye right. We'll see! :blah:

 

[mcbroon]

I'm certainly interested but not sure at this point whether I'll be able to manage all of it. But definitely interested.

 

[DelB]

Just occurred to me that I've missed out one very important piece of information. Muirfield have an upper handicap limit of 18, although there is a degree of flexibility there in that Birchy played it ok off 19 as he phoned them and asked if they'd accept him before he booked for this year. Mind you, they'd probably heard how much of a shark he was off 19!! :lol:

 

[louise_a]

this sounds good, pencil me in.

 

[patricks148]

Sounde interesting.

But didn't you have to pay for Muirfield when you booked it Del?

 

[DelB]

Sounde interesting.

But didn't you have to pay for Muirfield when you booked it Del?

Yes, and we'd do exactly the same again by way of a chunky deposit which will cover the equivalent cost of Muirfield and at least one other course (circa £150.00). Bookings not yet open for Muirfield winter green fees for 2013/2014, so just gauging interest just now so that we can be quick out of the traps.

Be good to see you Patrick.

 

[patricks148]

Yes, and we'd do exactly the same again by way of a chunky deposit which will cover the equivalent cost of Muirfield and at least one other course (circa £150.00). Bookings not yet open for Muirfield winter green fees for 2013/2014, so just gauging interest just now so that we can be quick out of the traps.

Be good to see you Patrick.

You scored with the weather, i was unsure what it would have been like early march down there, or i would have come this year. Makes far more sense to play a few courses as its best part of a 4 hour drive from Sneckie.

 

[Colin L]

Sounds a wonderful idea but, alas, I don't have the stamina these days to cope with that much golf in a short space of time.

For those who don't know East Lothian, that's a clutch of very fine golf courses in a very attractive area.

Do you need a referee?