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Britannia Golf and The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance are 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 & off the course, including nightly entertainment, and to add to the excitement we’ve included competition and prizes for your rounds at Royal County Down Championship Links, Rosapenna Golf Links, Ballyliffin Golf Club (Glashedy) and Ardglass Golf Club.
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, 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: 1st Net; Overall team prizes awarded: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Net and 1st & 2nd Gross.
We look forward to welcoming you to a week of fantastic golf, great hospitality, fun competition, and as the Irish would say, great "craic"!
"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, Wilton, Connecticut
Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship Links) ~ laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1889 and ranked #1 in Golf Digest’s 2009 Top 100 Courses Outside of the US “This is a links so strategically fine and so stunningly beautiful that while you play, it frequently appears as an oil painting -- until the wind disturbs a distant flag.”
Golf Digest
Ballyliffin Golf Club (Glashedy Course) ~ "The most natural golf links I have ever played."
Nick Faldo
Rosapenna Golf Club (Sandy Hills) ~…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".
HOTELS
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 Chaplin’s 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 Leisure Complex offers a wide range of facilities and services.
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
The 40-bedroom hotel overlooking Pollan Bay, the famous Glashedy 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.
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.
SCHEDULE
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
Sightseeing…
Overnight Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
Tuesday September 14th
Full Irish Breakfast in hotel
Challenge Round One including lunch at Portsalon Golf Club
Sightseeing…
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
Sightseeing …
Dinner & overnight at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
Thursday September 16th
Full Irish Breakfast in hotel
Challenge Round Three including lunch at Ardglass Golf Club
Sightseeing …
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
Dinner & overnight at Slieve Donard Resort & Spa/
Saturday September 18th
Check out and depart for Dublin Airport, or continue on a customized trip extension provided by your tour operator
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
- Prize Presentation at Royal County Down Golf Club and farewell Dinner final night at Slieve Donard Hotel
- All transportation throughout via Luxury Motorcoaches including beverages on board
- On-site Event representatives throughout your stay
Price per person land only:
Double occupancy: $2415.00
Single occupancy: $2650.00
Space is limited to 50 North American Golfers.
To reserve your space in this exciting fun-filled event call us at 877-249-7354 or email at info@britanniagolf.com
Tournament Sponsored by:
- North American Golf Tour Operators Alliance (NAGTOA)
- North & West Coast Links Golf
- Tourism Ireland
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