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Transcript of Matt's Stag Do brochure
Thursday 14 February – Sunday 17 February 2013
Digger/Gents,
Firstly, let me start by apologising for neglecting my only really important duty as Best Man so
comprehensively. By all accounts my deputy has, and will continue to do a grand job in helping make it a
memorable tour for all the right reasons. For me, flight costs weren’t the issue nor was the need to take
time off. Missing the chance to spend a romantic valentines evening with my loved one and show her how
much she truly means to me was just not something that my conscience would ever allow me to consider.
Besides, I’ve got my eye on the Lion’s Tour, and the Brownie Points Passport is currently looking whiter
than Michael Barrymore’s social calendar.
Whilst I’m sure that leaves you (Digger) disappointed by the lack of off-field scandals that any stag do with
me undoubtedly brings, you’ll be heartened by the fact that ‘we’ll take my ball again’ will be a phrase less
spoken by you this time around.
Anyway………..
………the waiting is almost over for the 2013 Ryder Cup to get underway and as always, the competitive,
cum sadistic mannerisms of players old and new are expected to overflow again like a badly poured San
Miguel. Of course such mannerisms (via previous Tours) have lead to some of the best golf(ish) related
quotes in history. Here are a couple of my personal favourites from tours of old. Let’s hope there are a few
more belters thrown into the ring this time round, my speech could certainly do with a couple!
F**k me, Snaaaaaaaake! – Parky (Spain, 2004)
Who the f**k thought wearing black shirts in 35 degree heat was a good idea? – Various (Spain, 2004)
Guys, check this out, I’m pissing pure Guinness – CJ (Chester, 2005)
Good evening gentleman, I see you’ve brought your hungry friend with you again – Indian waiter (Chester,
2005)
In true Kiwi fashion all, ‘go hard or go home’. Nail your drives, sink your putts, let the banter flow like a well
matured Rioja, party like rock stars, and top up those night club tans for the pending wedding pics. Looking
forward to catching those highlights in March, which don’t make it to Crimewatch!.
Stick a Dog up ya Digger and get knotted!
Regards
CJ ( and the Big Fella )
Talk the talk in Malaga!
no te preocupes por eso! Don’t worry about that!
¿Qué quiere decir el bar está cerrado? What do you mean the bar is shut?
Ningún funcionario, yo preferiría que no me arrestaron! No officer, I would prefer it if you did not arrest me!
¿Has visto Johno? Have you seen Johno?
Lo siento señor, no quise cortar el curso en pedazos! Sorry Sir, I did not mean to hack the course to bits!
13 pintas, amable señor! 13 pints, kind sir!
Benalmadena – cuál está ocurriendo?
Situated just west of Malaga and Torremolinos, Benalmadena is a thriving resort which boasts a multitude of fabulous night clubs,
discos and late night bars. Most of the larger are more raucous clubs are situated in the aptly named 24-hour Square on the coast
road, and the rest are in the award- winning Marina itself.
For a more sophisticated dance scene, it is worth a stroll down to the Marina, where several bars overlooking the boats have dance
floors and live music at weekends. You can expect to pay up to three times the normal bar prices for drinks here, especially during
July and August.
Down Town Benalmadena (24 Hour Square)
Kiu
This is the largest and most popular club in 24-hour Square, and hosts a fabulous Ladies Night on Thursdays. Boasting
three dance floors; Sala Latino, Hard-core Dance and Chart music, and with bubbly decor, the entrance leads to what
appears to be a run-of-the-mill disco bar. But a huge door at the far end of the club leads into the Atlantis room, a huge
banging club with great lighting, metal décor and balconies.
Mango is also a good atmosphere with a young crowd, plus, most of the bars have a small dance floor and throbbing
music.
24 Hour Square
Hotel
Marina
Benalmadena Marina
Boals Ice Bar
First Ice bar on the Costa del Sol, where everything is made of ice, including the bar, the walls and the glasses. Situated
in the marina area, visitors are provided with gloves, socks and coats on the way in, and this is the most unusual late
night bar you will ever find. Inspired by the Finnish ice hotels, this is a fabulous place to chill out – quite literally. The ice
stools and seats are covered to stop you sticking to them, and the drinks are served cold, very cold. Subtle lighting and
lively music add to the unique ambience.
Banana Café
This is a place for the young to dance the night away to all types of music. There is a big dance floor and the cocktail list
is as long as the night. Situated in the marina, close to some of the best late night venues in Benalmadena, this club
attracts visitors from far and wide. Drinks are reasonably priced and the music plays on until the small hours of the
morning. Cool and hip with a predominantly young crowd.
La Cubana
Large outside terrace and bar as well as bar inside. This is a favourite place for dancing salsa to the all night music. A
real hot, Caribbean experience with some fabulous sounds from guest DJs in the summer. La Cubana keeps rocking
until the early hours of the next day, and is a favourite amongst clubbers of all ages. Salsa fans from all over the Costa
del Sol come here to shake their stuff and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere.
Disco-Terraza Monet
This club is a coffee meeting place in the afternoon and becomes one of the hot spots of the port by night. Mainly
frequented by foreigners, but also draws in many of the local and Malaga city young people, because of the great music
and atmosphere.
Disco-café Kaleido
This club has three different sections, each with its own different atmosphere. There is an outside terrace another one
inside and a large inside dance area where there is a huge fish tank with tropical fish in it, giving the place a really exotic
atmosphere.
Buzby's Bar
Cabaret and top Costa acts at this Brit run bar. Comedy, hypnotist acts and impressionists, as well as music. Located
across from the Hotel Villasol on the coast road.
Thursday 14 February 2013
The majority of people (Johnson x 2, Bunn, Melaniphy, Maunders, Ramsey, Darroch x2, Patel, Etherton) will arrive on
the flight from Gatwick.
Departs Time Arrives time
Gatwick Malaga
Please make sure that you have boarding passes and have submitted passport details etc on the website at least 24 hours before the flight. Don‟t forget to print off boarding passes for the return journey
A taxi has been arranged with a company called „Transfer People‟ and they have Matt‟s name as the contact. For all
taxis (including Darren‟s and Iain‟s on the Saturday) make your way out to the main arrivals hall and then leave the
terminal building via the first set of exit doors on the right. The driver will be waiting just on the other side of these doors
and will be holding a sign with the contact name on.
In the unlikely event that anyone has difficulty locating the driver please give them a call on + 34 615 763 349. The
contact for the booking is Vanessa.
THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT EXPECT PAYMENT FOR THIS JOURNEY (will be sorted Fri and Sat)
My plane (Steve) gets in an hour later, so I will follow on my own to the hotel. Check-in says “after 4pm” but worth a
shot when you get there unless the bar is a preferred option!
Sol Timor Apartamentos
Salvador Allende, 51 Torremolinos, 29620 +34952384300
The booking reference is 558693712 (pin 1499)
We have 1 x 4 bed apartment (for 3 people) and 4 x 2 bed apartments. All of these are Half Board.
Golf Clubs
I have booked the golf clubs through a guy called Darren Trott and he is meeting me at the hotel at about 16.30. Just in
case I am not there by then, if someone can meet him at reception. We have booked 8 sets of clubs with each set
costing 30 euros. I will sort out payment before we go and then just get it off you when we arrive.
Bunn – Calloway (LH)
Patel – Calloway (RH)
Maunders – A set of the dog bollocks! (can play with either)
X.Darrock – Calloway (RH)
Parkinson – Calloway (RH)
G.Darrock – Calloway (RH)
Malaniphy – Ping (LH)
Lillie – Calloway (RH)
Friday 15 February 2013
Darren and Iain arrive on the Friday morning. You both arrive within 15 minutes of each other (Iain arriving at 10.35 on
the flight from Manchester and Darren at 10.50 from Gatwick). Again, a taxi is sorted so just follow the same
instructions as per those on the Friday. THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY THE DRIVER
The taxi driver should know where he is going but just in case, details provided below.
Taxi pick up from the hotel – 11.00
Tee times - from 13.00 (4 tee times)
Return taxi – 20.00 (can be altered)
Alhaurin Golf Club (contact Rocio Bernal)
Crta Alhaurin – Mijas km 3.4
29120 Alhaurin el Grande
+34952595800
They have given us a deal of 51 euros which include shared buggy and lunch.
Alhaurin Golf was designed by Severiano Ballesteros. The main course is a par-72 situated on undulating terrain,
giving it considerable appeal which, added to the original design by the legendary Seve, makes it a real challenge for
the strong player and great entertainment for medium to high handicappers.
It comprises 5 par-3 holes, 5 par-5s and 8 par-4s, each one different from the rest, all of them challenging,
demanding, original and fun. Over the 18 holes you will come to enjoy the superb contrast between the manicured
fairways, rough and the untamed surroundings of the Sierra de Mijas.
To find out more about Alhaurin, either scan the QR code above or visit
http://www.alhauringolf.com/en/golf/malaga-golf-course
Saturday 16 February 2013
Taxi pick up from the hotel – 11.00
Tee times - from 12.40 (4 tee times)
Return taxi – 20.00 (can be altered)
Calanova Golf Club is a great 18 hole par 72 new course located in Mijas, in the New Golf Valley in Malaga. The
course with an exquisite and spectacular layout, enables the player to use the strategy Turing the whole round. The
course reminds to a links in someholes, with the best views of the sea and the mountains in the whole of the Costa del
Sol.
Sunday 17 February 2013
We are all setting off at different times on the Sunday but there are 2 main taxis booked to take us back to the airport.
Taxi time (Southend and Manchester) – 09.15
Taxi time (Gatwick and Leeds) – 11.45
To find out more about Calanova, either scan the QR code or visit
http://calanovagolf.es/Webnodes/en/Web/Calanova+Golf+Club/INICIO
Taxi Request between Thursday 14 February 2013 and Sunday 17 February 2013
Thursday 14 February 2013
Pick up Travelling to Flight Number (pick up) Contact name No of people golf clubs
1 Malaga Airport Sol Timor Apartamentos, Torremolinos easy jet (LGW) arrives 13.50 Matthew Johnson 10 5
2 Malaga Airport Sol Timor Apartamentos, Torremolinos
LS185 (2gxz5e)
arrives 14.50 Steven Johnstone 1 1
Friday 15 February 2013
Pick Up Travelling to Flight Number (pick up) Contact Name No of people golf clubs
3 Sol Timor Alhaurin Golf Course, 11:00 Steve Johnstone 11 13 Crta alhaurin - mijas km 3.4, 21920
4 Malaga Airport Alhaurin Golf Course, arrives 10.50 approx 11.30 Iain Parkinson 2 0
Crta alhaurin - mijas km 3.4, 21920 Darren Lillie 5 Alhaurin Golf Course, Sol Timor 20:00 Steven Johnstone 13 13 Crta alhaurin - mijas km 3.4, 21920 Saturday 16 February 2013
Pick Up Travelling to Flight Number (pick up) Contact Name No of people golf clubs
6 Sol Timor Calanova Golf Club 10:30 Steven Johnstone 13 13 valle del golf - la cla de mijas 7 Calanova Golf Club Sol Timor 20:00 Steven Johnstone 13 13 valle del golf - la cla de mijas Sunday 17 February 2013
Pick Up Travelling to Flight Number (pick up) Contact Name No of people golf clubs
8 Sol Timor Malaga Airport easy jet 7436 09:15 Matthew Johnson 1 1 9 Sol Timor Malaga Airport easy jet 8608 11.45 Steven Johnstone 12 4 jet 2 LS186