2026: "The Tractor Boys Tour"
EVENT SUMMARY

Wednesday 16th September 2026

12:00: Arrive Felixstowe Ferry GC, Ferry Rd, Felixstowe, IP11 9RY, for update on ailments, weigh in, handicap provision, Rydder team selection, beer, sandwiches and general banter.
NO changing facilities so come ready to play! Parking at Clifflands Car Park (IP11 9SA)
13:30 Tee off, 18 holes stableford for Rydder 4 balls & individual Didsbury Points
(Dress code: Any previous DD golf shirt)
19:00 Depart for Travelodge Ipswich Waterfront, 15 Duke St, Ipswich, IP3 0AE
19:30 arrive at hotel and check in. (see parking details below)
20:15 Meet in hotel foyer in red shirt for short walk to restaurant
20: 30: Dinner at The Bistro on the Quay, 3 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS
22:30 optional post-dinner drinks at Isaacs on the Quay, 7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS
(Dress code: Red shirt)

Thursday 17th September 2026

08:15-09:00 Breakfast in hotel. This has been group booked as the restaurant is not large.
09:15 leave hotel for Ipswich Golf Club. Travel time 15 minutes Address: Purdis Heath, Bucklesham Rd, Warren Heath, Ipswich IP3 8UQ
10:28 Tee off - Rydder 4 balls - DD 1st round & Didsbury points
Lunch to be provided at halfway house
(Dress code: Eurob and USA shirts)
16:30 Depart for Travelodge, IP3 0AE
18:15 Meet in hotel foyer
18:20 Pre-dinner drinks, Isaacs on The Quay, 7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS
19:30 Dinner at Marinero lounge,15, Saint Peter's Wharf, Ipswich IP4 1GF. 5mins walk from Isaacs
Isaacs is open until midnight and on the walking route back to the hotel for those who wish to overindulge
(Dress code: Free expression)

Friday 18th September 2026

8:30-09:15 Breakfast in hotel. Again, this has been group booked
9:30 Depart for Woodbridge Golf Club. Travel time 25 minutes Address: Heath Rd, Woodbridge. IP12 2PF
10:00 arrive at golf club
11:00 Tee off. Rydder Singles, DD second round & Didsbury points
(Dress code: - light blue generic DDDD shirt)
17:00 depart back to Hotel
18:15 meet in hotel foyer. Walk 5mins to Briarbank Brewing Company, 74 St, Ipswich IP4 1LB
19: 15 leave Briarbank Brewing Company to walk 5 minutes to dinner venue
19: 30 dinner at Kervan Kitchen,Unit 39, 41 Cardinal Park, Ipswich IP1 1AX. Turkish restaurant, where a private room has been organised to play Rydder Singles etc.
22:30 Either retire to hotel or consume further refreshments at Isaac's on the Quay. You will know where it is by now!
(Dress Code: Cat riding shark shirt)

Saturday 19th September 2026

Breakfast in hotel and depart

Parking: Option 1: Preferred. Hotel car park: There are 45 spaces in the hotel car park. These are on a first come first served basis. Charge is £6.50 per 24 hours. You can book for 3 days if planning to leave your car there and share trips to gold courses. If driving to venues don’t buy 3 day pass as can’t guarantee a place on return. Please validate your parking in hotel on arrival. Apparently it is generally full from 20:00 so hopefully we can all get in there. If full Option 2: Public car park: If hotel car park is full there is ample additional parking immediately opposite the hotel in a public car park. Cost is again £6.50 per 24 hours, but you can book extended periods. This is pay and display. Warning if you park before 8:00 PM parking ends at midnight. If you park after 8:00 PM parking ends at 8:00 AM! You can book on an hourly rate. Will need a decision based on circumstances!