2009 Events
 updated -2/2009
 
 

    

 NOTICE REGARDING THE SPRING MEETING

The proposed spring Tour to Suffolk has been postponed for this year. We shall however be considering visiting this attractive area, in the East of England, in 2010 and will send out advance notice later this year.

 Unfortunately this leaves a gap in our planned events for 2009.

 

 

 

Advance Notice

The Society is considering repeating the trip to the New York area during late September 2010

Should any US based member be willing to assist in the planning of this trip could he please contact Ken by email.

Any members, based in the UK or elsewhere, interested in taking part are invited to let Ken Horne know on ksm.horne@btinternet.com

If there is sufficient interest further details will follow.

 
2009
 
 
Regional Meeting - 3rd April 
 
Forfar Golf Club was founded in 1871 and is a wooded heathland course laid out by  Old Tom Morris, with alterations being made in 1926 by James Braid. It is in Angus and provides the ideal test for all abilities of golfer and will provide an enjoyable afternoon's golf for JBS members.
 
Spring Meeting
 
see notice opposite
 
Founding Meeting - June 25th to 28th
 
25th - pm Match at Royal Dornoch
26th - pm Curates Egg at Brora
27th - James Braid 36 hole Open at Brora
28th - Mixed Foursome at Brora
 
On the Friday evening the reception will be held in the Royal Marine Hotel, Brora
 
Autumn Meeting - August 28th to 30th
 
The Autumn Meeting for 2009 is to be held in the East Neuk of Fife as in previous years.
 
The Friday Match against Lundin Golf Club will be a Centenary Match, commemorating the 100 years of play on the James Braid redesigned course. We shall be playing for the Silver Mounted Ball that was used in the inaugural drive from the 1st Tee.
 
The Match will be followed by dinner in the Clubhouse after which we shall be entertained by Society Member Dr David Purdie who gave the toast "The Club and Game" at the R&A's 250 Anniversary in St Andrews. David was also Sam Torrance's speechwriter for the 2002 Ryder Cup victory.
 
The President's Putter competition will follow on the Saturday and a match against the The Golf House Club, Elie on the Sunday
 
 

Accommodation

   Brora

The Royal Marine have confirmed the following rates for accommodation for Society Members for 2009.

The rates for B&B are:

Std. Rm Single £70                                   Std. Rm Shared  £52 p.p.                 Classic Rm Single £95                     Classic Rm Shared £62 p.p

This rate applies not only for the Brora Meeting but throughout the year subject to availability.

Apartments are also available and rates would depend on the numbers staying and the terms required so members should contact the hotel directly.

 



Matches and conviviality are  part of tour concept arranged by the Society.