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SPECIAL TOURNAMENT TOUR PACKAGE

 

4TH ANNUAL NW IRELAND GOLF CHALLENGE


Sep 11-18, 2010

A special week in Ireland with 50 other players in a two-person tournament package.  The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance is pleased to offer you the opportunity to play spectacular links courses while experiencing the beauty of the Irish countryside & bountiful sites. Join us for a week filled with fun both on and off the course including nightly entertainment

To add to the excitement we’ve included competition and prizes for your rounds at Royal County Down Championship Links, Rosapenna Golf Links, Ballyliffin Glashedy and Ardglass Golf Club. 

 

6 nights and 5 great rounds of golf in this special Ireland Golf Package co-sponsored by North & West Coast Links marketing alliance and the North American Golf Tour Operators Alliance (NAGTOA).

“Having been on several self-drive overseas golf 'crusades', I was not sure what to expect. The NAGTOA challenge exceeded our expectations in every way!  The accommodations, the food, the friendly competition and of course the great golf courses provided an absolutely top-notch golf vacation!” - Deb Chute, Executive Creative Director, Golf Digest Publications

 

Tournament Package Includes...
  • 6 nights 4-star accommodations with full Irish breakfast daily, 2 nights at Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort, 2 nights at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa, and 2 nights at Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
  • 5 Rounds of championship links golf including welcome pack & lunch at:  Rosapenna Sandy Hills, Portsalon Golf Club, Ballyliffin Glashedy Links, Ardglass Golf Club and Royal County Down Championship Links
  • 6th optional round at Rosapenna Old Tom Morris links day of arrival
  • Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner on first night at Rosapenna Hotel
  • Dinner at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
  • Daily lunch at the golf clubs
  • Prize Presentation at Royal County Down Golf Club and farewell dinner at Slieve Donard Hotel
  • All transportation throughout via luxury motorcoaches including beverages on board
  • On-site Event representatives throughout your stay

2010 Tournament Price

                                                                                          

Price per person land only: Double occupancy:$2,850.  Single occupancy add:$320.00

 

Space is limited to 50 North American Golfers. Tour terms and conditions apply. Airfare is not included in price but can be arranged by WWG.  Limited to the first 25 teams (50 players).

 

2010 Tournament Itinerary

                                                                                         

Saturday September 11th

Depart North America on overnight international flights.

 

Sunday September 12th

Arrive Shannon Airport - Meet & Greet with Event Representatives - Transfer via Luxury Motorcoaches to Rosapenna - (optional golf Rosapenna Old Tom Morris links this afternoon) - Check in at the Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort - Welcome Cocktail reception followed by Dinner this evening - Overnight Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

 

Monday September 13th

Full Irish Breakfast in hotel - Practice round including lunch at Rosapenna Sandy Hills

Optional sightseeing at Downings Harbor & Sheephaven Bay - Overnight Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

 

Tuesday September 14th

Full Irish Breakfast in hotel - Challenge Round One including lunch at Portsalon Golf Club - Check in and overnight at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

 

Wednesday September 15th

Full Irish Breakfast in hotel - Challenge Round Two including lunch at Ballyliffin Golf Club Glashedy Course - Optional sightseeing at Malin Head - Dinner & overnight at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

 

Thursday September 16th

Full Irish Breakfast in hotel - Challenge Round Three including lunch at Ardglass Golf Club - Visit Newcastle at your leisure (within walking distance of hotel) - Check in and overnight at Slieve Donard Resort & Spa

 

Friday September 17th

Full Irish Breakfast in hotel - Challenge Round Four at Royal County Down Golf Club Championship Links - Lunch & Prize presentation at Royal County Down Golf Club - Optional sightseeing at Castlewellan Forest Park - Dinner & overnight at Slieve Donard Resort & Spa

 

Saturday September 18th

Check out and depart for Dublin Airport, or continue on a custom Wide World of Golf Tour Extension.

 

Tournament Courses & Hotels

                                                                                          

Royal County Down Golf Club – Championship Links – laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1889 and ranked #5 in the world by Golf Magazine.  "My favorite links in the world, bar none.” Bill Hogan - Wide World of Golf

 

Ballyliffin Golf Club (Glashedy Course) - "The most natural golf links I have ever played." - Nick Faldo

 

Rosapenna Golf Club (Sandy Hills Course) -"Perhaps the best praise that can be given Sandy Hills is that there is not one weak hole on the course. In fact I would venture to say that there is not even one average hole on the course.”  Peter Acheson, Editor, Golf Digest Ireland

 

Portsalon Golf Club - "An uncomplicated and natural layout that will test your skills and excite your senses - a complete golfing pleasure."  Bob Fagan - Golf Today

 

Ardglass Golf Club - "The course is just incredible. Parts of it remind me of Pebble Beach in California.” - Chris Jones - Today's Golfer.

 

Hastings Slieve Donard Hotel & Spa - Situated at the foot of the beautiful Mountains of Mourne, this exceptional property stands on six acres of private grounds which lead to an extensive golden beach and to the famous Royal County Down Golf Club.  Relax in the hotel's oak paneled drawing room with its fabulous central fireplace or enjoy a drink in Chaplins Bar. Each guestroom has been tastefully furnished with many offering magnificent views of the Mourne Mountains, Royal County Down and the sweeping strands of Newcastle Bay. The Elysium Spa offers a wide range of facilities and services. WWG Grade: A

 

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa - The 40-bedroom hotel overlooking Pollan Bay, the famous Glasheedy Rock and Ballyliffin Golf Club has been designed with all the modern conveniences yet with a traditional Irish atmosphere.  The Leisure center includes swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi.  Dining in the more formal Holly Tree Restaurant or Mamie Pat’s bar. WWG Grade: A-

 

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort - a warm and friendly atmosphere with tranquil lounges and elegant dining areas overlooking the bay.  The spacious rooms provide all the comfort and style one would expect at such a gracious hotel. WWG Grade: A-

 

Tournament Format:

Our Challenge format is based on 2-person teams, Stableford Scoring – better ball.  The best score for each hole will count as the team score.  Maximum handicap utilized for scoring will be 24 for men and 28 for ladies. Overall winners will be the teams with the highest accumulated points over the four tournament rounds.  Daily team prizes to be awarded for Daily Net Winner. Overall team prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Net and 1st & 2nd Gross. 

 

Contact Us:

This package shown is just a sample and most tours are modified or customized to meet your specifications, time frame and budget. Most packages shown herein are based on 4 people in two double rooms sharing a self-drive van. For your comfort or for more participants you can upgrade to a chauffeured minibus or motorcoach to any package, often for additional cost. A per person deposit ($1000 for most international packages) is required for reservations and before any reservations are placed on your behalf. Single rooms will require a supplemental cost. Tour terms and conditions will be enforced and Travel / Trip Cancellation Insurance is always recommended. Due to the frequent exchange rate changes between the US$ and foreign currencies, and seasonal rates of suppliers, the rates shown for this package are subject to change. However, once a formal quote has been issued by WWG and your deposit has been placed, your package price is guaranteed. All major credit cards are accepted (American Express, Visa, MasterCard).

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