Trump int'l / Carnoustie, April/May 2016

[richart]

Just so you know, the loose plan at Carnoustie is for the Championship round to be at 9.00-10.30 (based on approx 48 spaces). People wanting to play their other round in the same day will be going out around 2.00-3.52. The others will be doing it the next day,or people can leave it if they want, if unsuitable. The second round is just a free optional extra, doesnt have to be taken up, as it doesnt affect anything price wise - although before anyone asks, you wont get the champ course cheaper if you dont play the 2nd round.

Perfect. 18 holes in the morning, bit of lunch and then a leisurely drive back up to Aberdeen airport.

Will look to get a early morning flight on the Thursday, so an afternoon round at Cruden will fit just right.

Can not wait and I get to play Trumps course on my birthday.:cheers:

 

[Liverbirdie]

Perfect. 18 holes in the morning, bit of lunch and then a leisurely drive back up to Aberdeen airport.

Will look to get a early morning flight on the Thursday, so an afternoon round at Cruden will fit just right.

Can not wait and I get to play Trumps course on my birthday.:cheers:

If we give you the bumps, it may be a flat course after that.......

 

[Hacker Khan]

To help them, we may have sporadic ones (in case some want earlier tee times), but I think most will be 3.00pm onwards, as most will travel up/fly in that day, so late on in the day will suit most.

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BTW, I'll put this out there in case there is some interest in it, but it has been offered to me on the quiet from a forummer who shall remain nameless for now.

He can possibly get a very,very cheap (or free) option of a TA centre in/around Dundee. People would just need to bring a sleeping bag, roll up with them, but its an option. I know there are lots of ex-military on the forum, doubt the fly-boys would sink that low, though.

If people are interested in this, and enough of you (say 10 or more)do, list it out, and I'll see if he wants to go ahead with it. I prefer my creature comforts, but in case it's popular, I'll start a list.

1.......Anyone?
2.

Great offer and really generous gesture so fair play to whoever offered it, but I'm also a bit of a wuss that likes my creature comforts. So not for me.

 

[bernix]

Travel and hotels are down to the individual overall, so don't blame you.

Now we have all the courses prices sorted (but still subject to date confirmation), we will have a look into accom to see if we can get a deal in the coming month or so, but anyone who wants to sort their own, no problem.

For Carnoustie, there are a few hotels, but I may look into a place called Broughty ferry, which is a small seaside place that is in between Dundee and Carnoustie. Its not a bad little place.

have stayed in broughty ferry too. very nice place, particularly enjoyed the post office pub - yes it's in a discontinued post office

 

[stevek1969]

have stayed in broughty ferry too. very nice place, particularly enjoyed the post office pub - yes it's in a discontinued post office

good pub for starting of a night out

 

[peterlav]

BTW, I'll put this out there in case there is some interest in it, but it has been offered to me on the quiet from a forummer who shall remain nameless for now.

He can possibly get a very,very cheap (or free) option of a TA centre in/around Dundee. People would just need to bring a sleeping bag, roll up with them, but its an option. I know there are lots of ex-military on the forum, doubt the fly-boys would sink that low, though.

If people are interested in this, and enough of you (say 10 or more)do, list it out, and I'll see if he wants to go ahead with it. I prefer my creature comforts, but in case it's popular, I'll start a list.

1.......Anyone?
2.

I'd be up for this, it's only somewhere to sleep after all!!!!

 

[Oxfordcomma]

Perfect. 18 holes in the morning, bit of lunch and then a leisurely drive back up to Aberdeen airport.

Will look to get a early morning flight on the Thursday, so an afternoon round at Cruden will fit just right.

Can not wait and I get to play Trumps course on my birthday.:cheers:

Looking at flights at the moment and probably for the same days so that I can be part of Cruden, only thing that I might change is to stay over until Tuesday morning so I could play the second Carnoustie round.

Have you actually booked yours yet Rich? And have you booked a car? The deals of flight plus car from BA seem like pretty good value.

 

[richart]

Looking at flights at the moment and probably for the same days so that I can be part of Cruden, only thing that I might change is to stay over until Tuesday morning so I could play the second Carnoustie round.

Have you actually booked yours yet Rich? And have you booked a car? The deals of flight plus car from BA seem like pretty good value.

We are just sorting at the moment but nothing booked yet. We let you know our definite plans as and when.:thup: Good idea to book flights early though, as they are really cheap at the moment, but likely to go up nearer the time. £110 return including golf clubs is a good deal with BA from Heathrow.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Hi Rich,

Confirmed/loose ideas, as follows:-

Thursday afternoon - Cruden bay (big saving) and for the main course and the 9 hole course included - Cant confirm for a few months.

Friday - Murcar,subject to confirmation.

Saturday - Trump int'l - confirmed

Sunday - Trump int'l - confirmed

Bank hol Monday - Carnoustie championship (9 ish onwards), *****Carnoustie free 2nd round on buudon or burnside course ******

****** This can be played on the Monday afternoon around 3.30 (no later than 3.52), or on the Tuesday morning. ********

Carnoustie to confirm in August.

Most courses dont open their diaries until around october/November, but Trump have confirmed, Carnoustie will hopefully in August, others as they open their diaries, but they are obviously aware of our major interest.

For Bernix.:thup:

 

[Hacker Khan]

We are just sorting at the moment but nothing booked yet. We let you know our definite plans as and when.:thup: Good idea to book flights early though, as they are really cheap at the moment, but likely to go up nearer the time. £110 return including golf clubs is a good deal with BA from Heathrow.

That is a good deal seeing as with most low cost carriers you are looking at the best part of 60 notes upwards just to take your clubs there and back. And as for RyanAir then I suspect it's cheaper to buy a new set of clubs when you land and throw them away at the end of the holiday. Shame BA don't fly from the airports near me.

 

[chellie]

Didn't realise Cruden Bay was a 7 hour drive away Can see us having to stop somewhere part way up. Anyone else driving up thinking of doing the same?

 

[Birchy]

Didn't realise Cruden Bay was a 7 hour drive away Can see us having to stop somewhere part way up. Anyone else driving up thinking of doing the same?

I suspect most will Anne.

Im not booking anything solid up yet until the courses have confirmed though.

 

[chellie]

I suspect most will Anne.

Im not booking anything solid up yet until the courses have confirmed though.

Going to end up nearly a week long trip lol

 

[Hacker Khan]

Didn't realise Cruden Bay was a 7 hour drive away Can see us having to stop somewhere part way up. Anyone else driving up thinking of doing the same?

Probably will do the drive in one go as it's 7 hours for me as well. As long as I have some good podcasts to listen to I think I'll be OK.

 

[Fish]

Probably will do the drive in one go as it's 7 hours for me as well. As long as I have some good podcasts to listen to I think I'll be OK.

Ditto, think I'll drive during the very early hours then grab a nap when I get there then fill up on Monster energy cans

 

[Region3]

Ditto, think I'll drive during the very early hours then grab a nap when I get there then fill up on Monster energy cans

That works out to £2/ltr, cheaper to just stick with diesel Robin.

 

[Region3]

I'm pretty certain I'll be driving, but I'm going to wait until the courses/games are set in stone before I decide when and how.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Didn't realise Cruden Bay was a 7 hour drive away Can see us having to stop somewhere part way up. Anyone else driving up thinking of doing the same?

6 hours according to google maps, and you can probably knock 30 mins off that, and have no stops.

I'll try and book in at the hotel/cottage first, have a kip, then trundle up there fresh.

 

[Scouser]

I'll try and book in at the hotel/cottage first, have a kip, then trundle up there fresh.

I will see what AW is doing hahah

 

[Liverbirdie]

I will see what AW is doing hahah

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