GM Ryder Cup England v Scotland rematch

[Dodger]

Hi guys, just a quick post to make you aware that due to happenings at my end I am not willing to organise the rematch that was scheduled to be held at my home club for October time this year.

It would be a shame for a rematch not to happen given the success of the event in February 2009 so time for someone to step up to the plate.Any ideas of venues etc from anyone....?

 

[DCB]

Okay gents, I've had a look around to see what sort of options there may be for a venue that would be as easily accessible for those travelling, as Goswick was last time round. We're probably still looking at a Friday - Saturday match possibly 8th&9th October.

What are folks realistically willing to pay for the two days golf i.e. two rounds, at a venue yet to be decided. Bearing in mind that there will probably be overnight costs for some, this all has to be taken into account.

As yet, I don't want to suggest anything as I don't know what the pain threshold is on the financial front, but East Lothian may have a couple of possible venues which are not too much further for those travelling from the South.

Anyone else got other ideas ?

 

[colint]

Can't help with ideas but I'll definitely be up for this. I'd prefer the weekend after the 8th as I'll be at the Ryder Cup the weekend before and 2 consecutive weekends away at golf might be pushing it a bit. Not a deal breaker though, I'll be there whatever

 

[SammmeBee]

Just to throw a spanner in...why this year? What about Feb 2011?

At St Andrews - they do a 2/3 round 'spring' special don't they with a guaranteed round on the Old if you book through one of the local B&Bs?

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Sorry, I'm another who can't help with ideas, but I'd definitely be up for this. This England v Scotland match will no doubt be more entertaining than that rubbish that was dished up at Murrayfield yesterday!!!

 

[vig]

Goswick being on the English side of the border, are we working on the idea of the return being on Scottish land?
Either way, i'm in but don't have any idea of tracks nth of the border. St andrews was a good shout but not sure of the practicality.

 

[USER1999]

I'm in, but would prefer a sat/sun game, as then I can drive up friday night like last time.

 

[viscount17]

Consider me as a probable at this point as the exchequer will have taken a pounding by then, so much dependent on costs.

 

[Dodger]

Murph,last game was a Fri/Saturday event.

 

[USER1999]

I'll take your word for it then!

 

[gjbike]

Friday /Saturday again would be ok, nothing further north than Edinburgh, as regards cost as long as it’s a good course there no problem, but as for dates why not sometime eary in September, just think the weather should be better than a cold October anyway HID wants to go to the Dominican Republic for a couple of weeks in October would hate to miss it.

 

[bobmac]

HID wants to go to the Dominican Republic for a couple of weeks in October

Will you miss her?

 

[DCB]

Right Gents, I have, this afternoon sent an enquiry off to Goswick Links Golf Club to see if they could accommodate us for the rematch this October.

I've asked the pertinant questions, based it around last years format, but have allowed for a greater number of participants given the popularity of last years event.

It's now a case of waiting to see what they say in response.

watch this space

 

[bigbiffa]

i fancy a bit of this....dependant on costs etc

 

[gjbike]

HID wants to go to the Dominican Republic for a couple of weeks in October

Will you miss her?

of course not Bob, just hope she has a good time because I will

 

[thecraw]

Whitekirk and Eyemouth both decent enough tracks.

 

[Owen_Thomas_14]

Dunbar, any of the Gullane courses just some suggestions if you were struggling

 

[thecraw]

Powfoot, Southerness.

Plenty of decent courses if you put your mind to it.

 

[Screwback]

The Glen? althought like the Dunbar idea.

 

[madandra]

I would rather play Whitekirk than The Glen.