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Duke Trip Opportunity- September 14th- September 17th

August 5, 2017
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Simpson Travels
817-210-6403 or 877-330-2595
gary@simpsontravels.com
www.simpsontravels.com

1.  September 14-17 to travel to North Carolina and stay at the new and beautiful JB Duke Hotel on campus. Private tour of the famous Cameron Indoor Stadium.  

2. Extend your stay September 17-19 and enjoy the beauty and history of Pinehurst since 1895.  Pinehurst golf courses are routinely rated one of the top courses in the US.  

3. Includes room; bus transportation; game tickets; cooked to order breakfasts each morning; wifi/internet; pregame meal with the Baylor Alumni Sports group; fine dining Friday night (airfare sold out unless you are going to Pinehurst.  Contact Gary if you plan to do that and need airfare). LIMITED to 60 rooms total (there are a handful of rooms available as of 8/5/17 first come first serve).

Duke University Golf Club
Beautiful 18-hole championship Duke University Golf Course

Enjoy a fun and challenging day with friends, family or colleagues on one of Durham's most celebrated golf courses. The beautiful 18-hole championship Duke University Golf Club opened in 1957 and is the only Robert Trent Jones-designed course in the region. Duke University Golf Club was the site of the 2001 NCAA Men's Golf Championship and is considered one of the top ten golf courses in North America. Play in the Baylor golf tournament at 8 a.m. on Friday the 16th.

Remember that this is homecoming for Duke.  Hotel rooms are pricey and hard to find near the stadium as a result.  Jump on this if you want to stay right on campus and be surrounded by other Sicem365/Baylor folks.  

PRICING

  • $939 per person double occupancy for 3 night Duke portion
  • $1359 per person double occupancy for Pinehurst extension
  • $1439 per person single occupancy for 3 night Duke portion
  • If you are already signed up, make sure you pay the remaining balance to Gary.  
  • SicEm365 drawing winners- willyric and VoltronG (thanks to the generosity of two members) are good to go.  Just make sure you get your info to Gary for airfare.  


Duke Trip Opportunity- September 14th- September 17th

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Ashley Hodge
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Baylorfans.com folks, there are 75+ going on this trip from this site. I just spoke with Gary Simpson today and he mentioned that he had a few rooms available if anyone wants to jump on this. He's sold out of airfare unless you want to extend and golf at Pinehurst for a couple of days. If you have not traveled with Gary, his trips are always top notch and he tries to throw in some cool surprises along the way.

SicEm365 gets no compensation from this, just making it available if there are any that would like to join. We would love to have you.
BUgolfbear
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Will be there. Golf at Pinehurst. Good times
scbear83
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We wonder if we could get a room for two on the Friday night. I mean, if it's going to waste, why not have two Bears in there? We live in SC and will drive up.
Brian Ethridge
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scbear83 said:

We wonder if we could get a room for two on the Friday night. I mean, if it's going to waste, why not have two Bears in there? We live in SC and will drive up.
Call Gary, I'm sure he can work out something.
BUgolfbear
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honored to have the great barry Ray on the Trip!
80sBEAR
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I sure hope Sugar Pill aka placebo saw this post. He is all about Baylor Football. A HARDCORE Baylor football fan.
3ptSpecialist
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Gary sent this to me on Pinehurst if any of you are considering extending for the golf.



The Stories of Pinehurst
A three-time U.S. Open Site. A three-time winner of Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine's Best Golf Resort in America award. The home of the famed No. 2 golf course.

Around the world, Pinehurst is where the American golf story is rooted, and where it continues to flourish. Most know of its modern history with stories like the Payne Stewart putt that won the 1999 U.S. Open. But locked with its archives are thousands of moments that define each generation for the past 100 years. We are America's first golf resort, but also a world-class tennis, spa, meetings, special events and family destination.

Awards

RESORT AWARDS
Golf Digest
(2017) Best Golf Resorts in the Americas Editor's Choice Award
(2017) Best Golf Schools and Academies for Pinehurst Golf Academy Editors Choice Award
(2014) Green Star Award Pinehurst No. 2 (For outstanding environmental practices)
American Automobile Association
(2017) Four Diamond The Carolina hotel
(2017) Four Diamond The Holly Inn
(2017) Four Diamond 1895 Grille
Forbes Travel Guide
(2017) Recommended The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort
Travel & Leisure Top 500
(2015) The World's Best Hotels
Golf Magazine
(2016-2017) Platinum Medal Resort
Luxury Travel Magazine
(2013) Top Five Tennis Resorts in the U.S.
Tennis Resorts Online
(2015) Bronze Medal Resort Pinehurst Resort ranked a top 75 Tennis Resort

GOLF AWARDS

Golfweek
(2017) America's Best Resort Courses
Pinehurst No. 2 ranked #3; No. 8 #47 No. 4 #84
(2017) America's Best Classic Courses Pinehurst No. 2
(2017) America's Best State-by-State: Pinehurst No. 2 #1, No. 8 #7, No. 4 #9
Golf Digest
(2017) Best Golf Resorts in the Americas Editor's Choice Award
(2017) Best Golf Schools and Academies for Pinehurst Golf Academy Editors Choice Award
(2017/18) America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses Pinehurst No. 2
(2017/18) America's 100 Greatest Public Courses Pinehurst No. 2
(2016/2017) The World's 100 Greatest Golf Courses Pinehurst No. 2
(2015) Top 10 Destinations for Family Golf Trips
Golf Magazine
(2016-17) Platinum Medal Resort
(2017) Top 100 Courses You Can Play Pinehurst No. 2
(2015) Top 100 Courses in the World
(2015) Top 100 Courses in the U.S.
(2014) The Golfers' Choice Awards:
Top 10 Favorite U.S. Golf Resort
Top 10 Favorite U.S. Golf Resort for a Buddy Trip
Top 10 Most "Dreamed-About" U.S. Golf Destination
Bleacher Report
(2017) Top 20 Golf Courses in the World Pinehurst No. 2
Fodor's Travel
(2016) World's Most Beautiful Golf Resorts
Links Magazine
(2013) Links100 Top 100 Courses in the U.S.
(2013) Links100 Top 100 Courses in the World
USA Today
(2015) 10Best: Golf resorts for a group getaway

Deltagirl
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My husband and I live down on the NC coast. We will be driving over to Duke for the game. Is there a dedicated Baylor tailgate and if so where? I have been to Wallace-Wade before (my husband is an NC State grad) Tailgating there is difficult at best.


Also, what section are the Baylor seats?

Thanks!

Pearland Bear
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Ditto on the tailgate - wife and I will be flying up for this one and would love to hit an early tailgate with some Baylor folks.
3ptSpecialist
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We will give out details on where we will be with the pre-game tailgate.
SoTexBear
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Flying in from Chicago Thursday night with our youngest to tour campus Friday. Might have to call Gary.
ImwithBU
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Im sitting in Section 5
Hogan
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Plans have changed. I've got 3 rooms reserved at the aLoft hotel near campus for 9.14-18th $204 per night. Let me know if anyone wants or needs. I'm letting them go in a week or so.
"If you like the view, buy it."
BUgolfbear
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Baylor sports Network having a tailgate before the game in the intermural building right next to stadium 3 hours before

doug Fertish at baylor sports network has the details or you may have received e-mail

3ptSpecialist
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Email from Gary- I'm not sure about Houston connections if any of you are out of Houston

Baylor vs. Duke
September 14-17

September 14
American Airlines Flight #174 leaves DFW at 10:25am arrives RDU 2:05pm
There will be an (optional) dinner at a famous steak house (Angus Barn) for those interested in going let me know by email where we will have transportation arranged. Dinner on your own if not interested.

September 15
Breakfast at leisure from 7am
Baylor Golf Tournament 8:00am (optional)
If you are interested in Experience Award-Winning Golf at the Duke University Golf Club a top rated course our Baylor discounted rate of $120 per person which includes cart and driving range. It is Duke's homecoming weekend and the course is closed for a Duke Alumni tournament that starts at 10am. They are allowing us to tee off beginning at 8am ahead of their tournament. Let Gary know to get your name on the list at gary@simpsontravels.com as soon as possible.

Tour of Cameron Indoor Stadium at 2:00pm (optional). Meet in the lobby of the hotel. This should be a fun tour of the famous basketball stadium.

Friday Dinner 6pm-9pm at The Pit
North Carolina is known for its legendary barbecue joints. The Pit continues this proud tradition by serving authentic whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue in a beautifully restored 1950s bottling warehouse in downtown Durham.

A celebration of North Carolina's down-home culinary offerings, The Pit has become an internationally recognized destination for the state's signature cuisine. We proudly serve whole-hog barbecue made from Animal Welfare Approved, humanely raised North Carolina hogs. Our state's bountiful produce inspires our fresh selections of starters, sides, and desserts.

Paired perfectly with authentic Southern hospitality, The Pit's ode to traditional cuisine presents fare far beyond traditional barbecue offerings. From brisket, baby back ribs, barbecue turkey, and fried chicken to a can't miss barbecue tofu dish, The Pit provides homegrown decadence with a contemporary twist. Even our spirits at The Pit are handpicked to heighten the smoky, sometimes spicy flavors found throughout the menu. Whether its beer, wine, or fine bourbon and whiskey you seek, The Pit will have your perfect selection.

Our delicious offerings have garnered us plenty of media attention. We won a rib challenge on the Food Network's "Throwdown with Bobby Flay". The Pit has been on The Travel Channel's "Man vs Food" and was included in a barbecue cook-off on NBC's "The Today Show". We have been included in cooking segments on ABC's "Good Morning America" and "The Morning Show" on CBS, and have been featured in Bon Appetit, Southern Living, Men's Health, GQ, Imbibe, Delta Sky, and Food Network magazines.

The Pit is more than just a restaurant. Our food is our hospitality create an experience to be shared, enjoyed, and remembered. We look forward to your private dining experience and can't wait for you to get a taste of The Pit!

September 16 GAME DAY
Breakfast 7am begins at leisure
BAYLOR SPORTS NETWORK pregame meal 11am at the stadium.

KICK OFF 12:30pm

September 17
Leave for RDU airport for flight to DFW on American Airlines flight #1349 leaving Raleigh Durham at 7:11am and arriving in DFW at 9:14am
BUGWBBear
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Enjoy watching Baylor get out coached again.

Liberty just scored again...
SoTexBear
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BUGWBBear said:

Enjoy watching Baylor get out coached again.

Liberty just scored again...
Let me show you funny:

Texas: Sheesh, we just lost to one of the worst D1 teams! Things can't get worse!
Baylor: Hold my Dr Pepper and watch this.
UNLV: Ha! Hold my Crown and Coke and watch THIS!

See, that's funny.

Your post just makes you sound like an ass.
BikerBear
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I remember way back when we announced that we were going to play Duke. My wife and I always enjoy trips to North Carolina. After last night, you couldn't pay me to make this trip.
OldSchoolBU
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BikerBear said:

I remember way back when we announced that we were going to play Duke. My wife and I always enjoy trips to North Carolina. After last night, you couldn't pay me to make this trip.
you don't care about this team. We get it dude. You don't need to keep expressing your beliefs in this area. We all believe you.
The past is last! Be a champion today!
DAC
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No thanks
Mr. Clutch
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Where is everyone sitting? I see one person is in section 5..
vanillabryce
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I'm in 4, row B
3ptSpecialist
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Looking forward to this trip!!!!!
JusHappy2BeHere
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If I'm going to North Carolina for 3 days, I'd rather spend it with my 91 year old father than watch a team that was top 5 in the Nation 2 years ago lose by 50 to the first decent team they have seen all year....
Yogi
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Bull**** Durham.

Sometimes you win

Sometimes you lose

Sometimes you're Baylor.
"Smarter than the Average Bear."
BUGWBBear
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How many have begged to get their money back?
whitetrash
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  • I have nonrefundable airfare to Atlanta and was going to drive through the Carolinas. Thankfully I had not bought tickets yet (the Duke ticket office last night showed seats still available on the 45 yd line, and seeing their crowd today I can see why).

  • Now trying to figure out how to spend 5 days in and the Atlanta area instead.
Boatshoes
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Mr. Clutch said:

Where is everyone sitting?
...at home.
Beaneater
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hard to believe our new overlords are still pushing this trip
SoTexBear
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We have more fair weather fans than I realized.
vanillabryce
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Ditch ATL and go to Charleston, Savannah, or Western Carolina - depending on what Irma does
Bigtexasmike
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Dont have tickets, i have 3 little kids and a wife that barely lets me escape to waco.

For the TV crowd is this "accn" channel just the ACC network? Never seen it before and Im not sure we will have that station (directv)
Up up down down LR LR BA select start
3ptSpecialist
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Those going on the trip, look for EcoStyle Chaffeured Transportation outside of the baggage claim. These will be the buses we are using for trips to the hotel, dinner, etc...



bearassnekkid
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Mr. Clutch said:

Where is everyone sitting? I see one person is in section 5..
Section 6, row 8.
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