Archive for September, 2009
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Hawaii Golf Tour with WAGA - April 2010
Honolulu - Oahu Island
12 - 16 April 2010
The World Airline Golfing Alliance in conjunction with WAGA Connoisseur Golf and Sheraton Hotels invite amateur golfers to join us in Hawaii for our first event for 2010.
The tournament will be held on the island of Oahu and is open to both male and female players.
The tournament format is stableford over three days.
The Hawaiian Islands are a long time favourite with both golfers and holiday makers from around the world - a lush paradise with plenty of activities or as much rest as you require.
Much has been written about the islands, films promote their attributes, golf courses and tournaments abound. International cuisine, five star accommodation, shopping and historical tours - it is all here for your family/friends.
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Australia Golf Tour with WAGA - July 2010
Gold Coast, Queensland
18 - 22 July, 2010
Australia’s winter wonderland is the fabulous Gold Coast.
Whilst the rest of Australia shiver, on the Gold Coast, it is sunny days and cool but pleasant evenings.
The ideal location for a WAGA Connoisseur Golf Tournament. July the 18th until July 22nd, 2010. Book your holiday, book your airfares now!
For more details about the golf and hotel please click here
WAGA last played at the Gold Coast in August 2007. In the following 3 years, much has changed. Governments, the Global Financial Crisis, employment and
benefits.
All this has affected us in some way and WAGA understand this and have endeavoured to make this an event that provides real value for money with the
added bonus of combining a holiday package par excellance!
WAGA have even managed to keep a similar programme to that of 2007 but at only an increase of $5.00. Leave those winter blues at home, come to sunny Queensland and meet old friends and make new ones. And who knows, you may win!
To download the PDF registration form, please click here
To download the PDF brochure, please click here
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Palm Springs results
Men 0 - 15 top 3
Greg Read 111, Jack Penty 108, Juergen Staar 101
Men 16 - 36 top 3
Dean Curry 106 on a count back, Harry Boardson 106, Kelly Parks 95
Ladies 0 -45 top 3
Terri Davis 117, Lisa Van der Veer 108, Dorothy Consolo 105
Nearest to the pin - Greg Read & Ann Hardie
Tue Bjorn Sverrisson & Salvor Sverrisson
Wed - Bill Gutknecht & Tracie Currie
Happy golfing, Brian Lassen; WAGA
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Argentina Golf Tour with WAGA - March 2010
Buenos Aires, Argentina
February 28th - March 6th, 2010
See the Results HERE
WAGA invite golfers and their partners to join them in Buenos Aires, Argentina February 28th - March 6th, 2010.
Golfers from all around the world will have the possibility of visiting Argentina paying HALF of the normal price!
Golf course include:
the best of the country (Olivos, that will be hosting the World Amateur Championship), two TOP tens - the oldest and the newest- (Estancias & San Andres), and a TOP 12, but very traditional - the home club of Roberto de Vicenzo (1967 open Champion)
San Andres:
The oldest course in South America. A Scottish corner in Argentina:
- Considered TOP ten.
- Hosted the Amateur National Open more times than any other
- Par 72 / 6280 (whites tees)
- British parkland / small fast greens, tough rough.
- Very good shape.
Estancias:
Designed by Randall Thompson, Established in 2008, also considered top 10.
- Par 71 / 6440 (blue tees)
- American Style, wide fairways, 14 holes with water, more than 100 bunkers, big moving greens.
- Excellent design, very nice place.
- Very good maintenance.
- This year hosted the National Amateur Medal Play.
Ranelagh:
Established almost 100 years ago, home town of Roberto De Vicenzo (1967 Open Champion)
- British Parkland, big old trees, avg fairways, greens
medium/small - Par 73 / 6433 yards / Very scorable / short par 5.
- Very beautiful traditional place.
- Very good maintenance, considered POS 12 in the local ranking (like PInguinos)
Olivos Golf:
Considered the best golf course in Argentina (together with
Buenos Aires GC).
- The highest ranked among Golf Digest TOP 100 in the world.
- Par 72 / 6417 (whites), very fast greens.
- Beautiful parkland of 27 holes, with ramps, water hazard, old trees, strategic bunkers.
- Hosts every year the Masters Championship, like many other important events.
- Excellent maintenance.
- Official host of 2010 Amateur WORLD Championship in October.
The Partner Hotels
Elevage 4 Star(downtown)
- Location: only 150mts from the pedestrian Florida street in the heart of the city, very close to bars, Irish pubs, restaurants, night clubs and all kind of shops.
- Buffet breakfast, while many local hotels have continental one.
- Room Size: Standard rooms have an average of 30 sq.mt.
- Golf Friendly: They know their preferences (no problem with guest in the rooms, etc).
- Outdoor swimming pool with sunlight & small gym.
- Private cinema for movies & live sport events.
- Private cigar bar ideal to get together before or after dinner.
Etoile 4 Star Sup (Recoleta)
Location: Recoleta is the most exclusive, traditional and wealthy area of the city. In front of the parks, walking distance from the fanciest places, the hotel is in the “European” area of Buenos Aires, where all the Restaurants and Pubs put their tables on the street. Life never stops there and is also very secure.
- Buffet breakfast, while many local hotels have continental one
- Rooms Size: The Standard has an average of 45 sq.mt.
- Desks, chairs, couches and hydro massage in all rooms.
- Outdoor / indoor swimming pool in the terrace w/ gym & sunbeds.
- Private Bar in the pedestrian street.
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Great News - Recession Over Says USA
WAGA were pleased to hear that news this week. Accordingly, WAGA would like to announce their 2010 programme. Full details of events will be on the website shortly.
Buenos Aires - Argentina Invitational 28/2/10 - 6/3/10
Honolulu 12/4/10 - 16/4/10 Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
The Boulders Scottsdale invite 16/5/10 - 20/5/10
Gold Coast Australia 18/7/10 - 22/7/10 Radisson Hotel
Danang Vietnam 19/9/10 - 23/9/10 with optional side tour to Angkor Wat 23/9 - 25/9 Furama & Sofitel Hotels
WAGA events are Honolulu, Gold Coast and Vietnam
Buenos Aires and Scottsdale are invitational events for WAGA members.
Happy golfing
Brian Lassen WAGA
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Fantastic tours, fantastic prices!
Well, various authorities tell us that the Global Financial Crisis is easing and that our situations are improving. I hope so! WAGA have weathered the storm but will only hold 3 events in 2010.
In 28 days time, WAGA will have held the first day of the Palm Springs tournament. In 9 weeks time, WAGA will be starting the first day of the Queenstown event. How 2009 has rushed by!
Vacations for 2010.
Honolulu, Sheraton Princess. 4 nights accommodation, 3 games of golf - approximately $1085usd per golfer
Golf Coast, Radisson Resort. 4 nights accommodation, 3 games of golf - approximately $1055aud.
Danang, Vietnam - late September. 4 nights accommodation at the Furama, 3 games of golf at the new 18hole Montgomerie course with an optional 2 day tour of Angor Wat. Price to be confirmed but incredible value.
I hope to see you at one of our future WAGA events.
Brian Lassen, WAGA