Overview


Having been successful in the Lottery for the July 2023 Open. This being played at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake. I invited 3 friends to join me. Roger, Steve and David were happy to sign up. As the organizer I started the preparations for the trip in September of 2022. Most of it I did myself in consultation with the group but I originally used a travel agent who found us accommodation in Liverpool,  car rental and air fares. We booked all 3 but unfortunately in January we received notice that the accommodations were canceled by the operating company. 

With the help of my UK friends Caroline and Steve we found a lovely replacement.  We'll spend 3 days in Liverpool during which time we'll watch the last practice day and the opening round on the 20th.

Then we'll rent a van and drive to Llangollen just over the Welsh border, play a round of golf and have supper with Caroline and Steve.  We'll be staying at the Hand Hotel. Next morning we'll drive to Llanbedr where we'll rent Caroline and Steve's holiday home for 5 nights. We'll play at least two more games of golf and hope the weather holds.

On the 27th we'll drive back to Manchester and drop off the van staying overnight at the Clayton Hotel near the airport. We fly out around noon on the 28th. We're looking forward to a great time. 

Packing light; Golf bag and one carry on bag,




Comments

  1. Julie17 July 2023 at 10:47

    Wow! I'm impressed with your packing! What an inspiration! Can't wait to follow along on your trip!

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  2. Jackie17 July 2023 at 18:47

    Really impressive packing! Have a wonderful trip.

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  3. CreatingwithCarol.com18 July 2023 at 08:12

    I'm looking forward to updates, hope you can figure out how to load photos. If you see Rory, say Hi for me!!

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  4. Julie18 July 2023 at 08:29

    Hi Dad - I use the "Blogg" app for Blogger on my phone and when I go in to add a post it gives me the little photo icon (mountains in a square) and when I click on that I can add photos - maybe that will help?

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  5. Jenn19 July 2023 at 10:34

    Can't wait to hear about your trip Dad!

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