Trump int'l / Carnoustie, April/May 2016
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Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
£4,000.00 send to Carnoustie this week.
We had some timewasters pull out over the last month or so
, but we have a solid 40 to start with, with possible additions to follow over the coming 7-8 months. Considering we started with only 10 for the castle stuart/royal dornoch trip by this time, and ended up with over 30, I think we've made a great start.
The competition may have to be changed, but no matter how we do it, we'll have a lot of fun and a ryder cup style comp is still looking the most likely.
We still have more spaces to fill, if any more lurkers are out there, and I hope to have the Murcar and Cruden Bay optional rounds firmed up in the next 4-6 weeks also, for those interested in them.
Believe me, the Aberdeenshire coast is a golfing mecca, like the Lancashire and Ayrshire coasts, and lots of people are talking up Trump international to be one of the top 5 courses in the UK.
As mentioned, the Carnoustie payment is non-refundable, but we'll be collecting for some money towards the Trump deposit in late October/ early November (£150), so if you want to send an interim payment out of September's wages at the end of this month, no problem, although I'm sure that Scott would prefer it in one go, if thats no bother to you.
At least you'll have paid £375 by Xmas, so paying more than half, which makes it a bit easier into next year then. This will be an awesome (one-off) trip, and those left behind will be kicking themselves.
We had some timewasters pull out over the last month or so
, but we have a solid 40 to start with, with possible additions to follow over the coming 7-8 months. Considering we started with only 10 for the castle stuart/royal dornoch trip by this time, and ended up with over 30, I think we've made a great start.The competition may have to be changed, but no matter how we do it, we'll have a lot of fun and a ryder cup style comp is still looking the most likely.
We still have more spaces to fill, if any more lurkers are out there, and I hope to have the Murcar and Cruden Bay optional rounds firmed up in the next 4-6 weeks also, for those interested in them.
Believe me, the Aberdeenshire coast is a golfing mecca, like the Lancashire and Ayrshire coasts, and lots of people are talking up Trump international to be one of the top 5 courses in the UK.
As mentioned, the Carnoustie payment is non-refundable, but we'll be collecting for some money towards the Trump deposit in late October/ early November (£150), so if you want to send an interim payment out of September's wages at the end of this month, no problem, although I'm sure that Scott would prefer it in one go, if thats no bother to you.
At least you'll have paid £375 by Xmas, so paying more than half, which makes it a bit easier into next year then. This will be an awesome (one-off) trip, and those left behind will be kicking themselves.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Not 100% sure I get the maths, but agree that this will be awsome
Yet again, good work fellas
Yet again, good work fellas
Paperboy
Mini Cam
I'm all paid up and my Scottish agent has secured accommodation so I'm all ready to go. I know it's a long time away but just a little excited
chellie
Tour Winner
Scott, sent another £50 over to you today. Can you confirm you've got it when you get chance please.
HDID Kenny
Challenge Tour Pro
I'm all paid up and my Scottish agent has secured accommodation so I'm all ready to go. I know it's a long time away but just a little excited
Paperboy & I have booked 4 nights at the Holiday Inn Express at Aberdeen Exhibition Centre. Anyone else staying here?
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
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We're still looking at castles......
You should have said! I'll rent you one of mine
Radbourne2010
Challenge Tour Pro
Just come back from a week watching the Dunhill Links at Carnoustie, Kingbarns & St. Andrews (slotted in between playing a Mid-Am event at The Dukes). Carnoustie looked an absolute gem & brutal in places but very playable. Can't wait to get on it next springtime.
For anyone interested (& with a bit more holiday & stamina) I spoke with the starters on the Old Course about securing tee times if we wanted to play after Carnoustie in early May. He told me we could apply via Ballot 48 hours before our intended date of play. Click on the link for details http://www.standrews.com/Ballot
I'm resolved to staying up there until I get a chance to play the Old Course through the Ballot system. Anyone else fancy staying over for a day or two after our trip?
For anyone interested (& with a bit more holiday & stamina) I spoke with the starters on the Old Course about securing tee times if we wanted to play after Carnoustie in early May. He told me we could apply via Ballot 48 hours before our intended date of play. Click on the link for details http://www.standrews.com/Ballot
I'm resolved to staying up there until I get a chance to play the Old Course through the Ballot system. Anyone else fancy staying over for a day or two after our trip?
You should have said! I'll rent you one of mine
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
pbrown7582
Money List Winner
Worth keeping an eye out in January when any times initially allocated in September and not paid for are released.
Radbourne2010
Challenge Tour Pro
Knackered more like! Clubs go into hibernation from Nov to March so make the most of April to October, plus I'm getting on a bit so not too many tomorrows left to play St. Andrews...ne:
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Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
If I'm still able to walk after Carnoustie I'll more than likely be around for a game in St Andrews too.
I need to sort out some accommodation around Aberdeen but plenty of time yet.
I need to sort out some accommodation around Aberdeen but plenty of time yet.
Radbourne2010
Challenge Tour Pro
Likewise. Must be plenty of availability at that time of the year.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
From my admittedly very little experience (i.e. twice) of trying too find accommodation in Aberdeen for work trips, it can get pricey and availability was very limited. Not sure if the slump in oil prices has changed this, but being a bit sad and overly excited I've booked somewhere already in Aberdeen.
HDID Kenny
Challenge Tour Pro
Accommodation in Aberdeen can fluctuate quite a bit, weekends are cheaper than mid weeks, if there is an oil meeting on of any sort prices can easily double and sell out very quickly, Aberdeen has a 3 hour 'Rush hour' am & pm so given the courses to be played it is better to be north of the city centre, we have booked the holiday inn express at the exhibition centre for 4 nights £126.50 each (2 sharing), location wise we are a 10min taxi to union street, 5 mins from Murcur, 10 mins from Trump & 35 mins from Cruden Bay, just over an hours drive on leaving to Carnoustie. A no brainer really.
In summary book early :thup:
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Sweet. I've booked quite close to the city centre for the Friday and Saturday, then somewhere in Broughty Ferry for the Sunday before we play Carnastie.
IanG
Tour Rookie
Premier Inn at Bridge of Don booked for us, then B&B in Carnastie - can't wait, great to have this to look forward to all winter.
chellie
Tour Winner
HDID Kenny
Challenge Tour Pro
Just up the road from us, good location.
