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September 2012 – Australia Tour with WAGA

2 – 6 September 2012 – Australia Tour with WAGA, Gold Coast, Queensland

Spring officially starts on 1st September and it is an ideal time to play golf, enjoy the flora and fauna and have a great holiday in Queensland.

Combine this with great golf courses, good company and the ambience of WAGA events and what more could you ask for? So; join us on the Gold Coast, Australia, for the only WAGA Australian event for 2012

WAGA invites golfers, non-golfers and friends in this, the last event for WAGA for 2012. The Gold Coast is a perfect holiday destination and WAGA have made sure that all activities are funded and functionable.

In this age of accountability, WAGA have ensured that all entrants will have the best possible value for money and will be given a holiday to remember! This tournament is open to all amateur golfers and their partners. So come along, enjoy Spring in Queensland.

To download the PDF registration form, please click here

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Monterey California Golf Tour with WAGA May/June 2012

Join us 28 May – 1 June 2012 on the WAGA Monterey California Golf Tour

If America has a counterpart to St. Andrews – Scotland’s ancestral home of golf – it is the Monterey Peninsula in California.

For many years, golfers have made the pilgrimage to play the Old Course at St. Andrews, the original seaside links and the oldest course in the world. In the United States, the mecca for golfers is a stretch of spectacularly rugged shoreline that is home to Cypress Point and numerous golf courses, including Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill.

Whilst the World Airline Golfing Alliance would love to say that on this occasion, we will play those courses; circumstances dictate that we will not. But the area has so many renowned golf courses, WAGA was fortunate to find suitable alternate golf destinations.

So book your holidays, book your airfares and join WAGA in Monterey, the 28th of May until the first of June, 2012.

To download the PDF registration form, please click here

To download the PDF brochure, please click here

Photos of Bordeaux event

I have placed 94 photos of the WAGA event in Bordeaux, France, on the website. To view these beautiful photos click on the album

They contain a mixture of the golfers, the final dinner and then some of the areas we visited after the event.

It was a great event, made better by the GM of the hotel, Henry Martinet and his staff.  Golf du Medoc Hotel and Spa is definitely a place to visit and just enjoy yourself in the Medoc area of France. If you have a comment about the tournament, please email it to me and I will have it published.

We are still accepting entries for Cairns, Sun City and Lake Taupo.

Planning is in progress for 2012 events with options on Mission Hills, China; Buenos Aires; Monterey and Gold Coast.

Happy golfing,

Brian Lassen; WAGA

scores from Bordeaux

Golf scores	day 1	day 2	day 3	Total
Richard Ambron	29	30	32	91
Joanna Ambron	36	37	38	111
Francoise Apesteguy	22	30	24	76
Christine Beattie	39	40	38	117
Steven Cadmus	17	26	17	60
Mal Condon	33	32	34	99
Dean Curry	34	36	29	99
Tracie Curry	18	18	28	64
Michele de Bisasio	17	30	22	69
Arlette Ferrand	29	34	33	96
Graham Garnett	25	36	28	89
Derek Gascoine	35	31	34	100
Alisi Gilsenan	38	32	34	104
Peter Hardiman	22	29	21	72
Phil Jones	31	39	31	101
Sheila Lennon	37	32	40	109
Lynne Malone	32	41	34	107
Chantal Pade	30	32	30	92
Terrie Richardson	25	36	27	88
Joy Sampson	30	41	0	71
Dilini Saverimuttu	37	34	37	108
Selva Saverimuttu	33	35	35	103
Jack Schrandt	43	38	36	117
Jim Smalley	35	38	26	99
Lila Rothman	32	41	31	95
Stanley Rothman	21	41	34	96
Dagmar Staar	28	39	36	103
Jurgen Staar	28	26	30	84
Bjorn Sverrisson	26	30	24	80
Salvor Thormodsdottir	24	29	29	82
Stephanie Winning	34	38	42	114

The weather is perfect and both golfers and non-golfers are enjoying the French

ambience. The hotel is most comfortable all are enjoying their stay. Today, Wednesday, golfers

play The Vines course and non-golfers visit local vineyards and enjoy lunch.

The Vines course proved easier than the Chateau course and scores were higher. Best of the

day was Lynne Malone; Joy Sampson and Stanley Rothman who had 41 points each. Joanna Ambron  won a NTP as did Derek Gascoine.

Non-golfers returned from their vineyard visit and lunch in a quite relaxed mode.

The scores shown above indicate how close is the competition and play today at the

Chateau course will be tough: Weather is clear and warm. Final results will be on

the web-site later today.

The last day of competition was held on a cloudy and cool day. The NTP prizes went to Jim Smalley and Derek Gasgoine. Mal Conden from Australia had a hole in one on the 5th.

Winner on countback was Christine Beattie and Jack Schrandt was runner-up. All scores are shown above.

Happy golfing; Brian Lassen – WAGA

En-route to Bordeaux

After an early morning start, WAGA left on Jetstar for Sydney and then Qf to Jarkarta. Here we are for 6hrs waiting for connection to Dxb and the Cdg and then Bod…I think Jen and I will be a little weary by the time we arrive.

All is good I feel, no cancellations and weather appears kind. Scores will be on the website each day…

Happy golfing, Brian Lassen; WAGA

Back from California

Jen and I visited California in late April with a view for a tournament for May 2012.

We checked out San Francisco, Monterey and Carmel. Plenty of good hotels, great golf courses and prices were reasonable, certainly for Aussies as our dollar is very strong. Shopping was also very good according to Jen. There are 56 photos of general interest now on the web.

We leave for Bordeaux on 13/5/11 and have 30 golfers and 8 non-golfers. Sun City is also popular as is Lk. Taupo.

WAGA are facing a huge challenge with Cairns in September. A cyclone, too much rain and poor media have left the area facing a huge tourist problem. WAGA are feeling the affect of these natural dramas and a new advertising programme has been launched to compensate for the mixed feelings about the area. Since WAGA started in 1998, it has not cancelled an event but at this stage, it is being considered. If you want to come, if you have friends, let me know. We need applicants!

Happy golfing, Brian Lassen; WAGA

New Zealand Golf Tour 2011

Final Golf Tour with WAGA in 2011

Lake Taupo, North Island
October 30 to November 3, 2011


The World Airline Golfing Alliance invites golfers and their partners to their Lake Taupo, North Island New Zealand Golf tour in October -November 2011.

There are flights to Auckland and then commuter flights to Lk Taupo. Flights operate from Sydney to Rotorua twice a week and it is a 1hr drive.

Or you can hire a vehicle in Auckland, about a 3.5hr drive to Taupo

New Zealand is famous for beautiful scenery, peaceful way of life, great sporting venues, history and wine. WAGA have been fortunate to have played golf in both the South and North Islands.

In 2011, WAGA will visit Lake Taupo in the thermal belt of the country. Renowned for fishing, food and scenery, it also hosts some fantastic golf courses.

So plan your holiday, book those airfares and join WAGA for a week of fun and frivolity in Lake Taupo.

This is an amateur golf tournament and is the last one for 2011!

Open to all players with club handicaps, players from around the world will combine to play on three wonderful courses. All play will be conducted in buggies and play will cover all grades of golfers.

Non-golfing friends and partners are not forgotten and activities include a journey on Lake Taupo, visits to waterfalls and for all, a view of the unique race in Australia, the 151st running of The Melbourne Cup.

In October 2011, the World Cup of Rugby Union will be hosted in New Zealand.

This event which attracts football enthusiasts from around the world will precede the WAGA Lake Taupo golf tournament.

October/November is a fine time of year to visit New Zealand with a moderate climate, clean air and wonderful sights.

The area is blessed with world class natural assets, New Zealand’s largest freshwater lake, a back-drop of snow capped mountains, a listed Heritage park and for those with a sporting bent, fishing, golfing, horse riding, boating and numerous associated sporting adventures.

To download the PDF registration form, please click here

To download the PDF brochure, please click here

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February 2011 – Argentina Invitational Golf Tour with WAGA

Buenos Aires, 27 February – 5 March 2011

Having so enjoyed Buenos Aires in 2007 and 2010, WAGA are excited to be invited to this wonderful international golfing event for 2011 at 2010 prices.

France has St. Tropez, Italy the Amalfi Coast, Australia the Gold Coast, USA has Florida and England has Blackpool.

Argentina has Mar del Plata and its most exciting city, Buenos Aires.

Great locations, great destinations!

Discover Golf Argentina have invited members of the World Airline Golfing Alliance to join a limited number of golfers and their partners to its second event in Buenos Aires.

This international amateur tournament is open to all golfers with registered handicaps and provides for the golfer and their partner, a chance to participate in a unique holiday and tournament.

Airline travel is easy to Buenos Aires

From the airport in Buenos Aires, it takes about 1 hour and taxis, buses and limousines are available. The US dollar is the accepted form of currency. Please check with your appropriate government agency regarding visa and health requirements. – Australians, Americans and Canadians have to pay an Entry fee which is in USD. – Personal security should always be reviewed when visiting foreign countries and Argentina is no different.

Honolulu results

The select group who chose to come to Honolulu are enjoying the wonderful hotel, weather and the ambience of Hawaii. The Pete Dye course, Luana Hills was a true test of golf with Ko Olina being the best of the three courses.

Wednesday was a fine day here on the west side of Hawaii and the sunset cruise on the Makani was fun.

Thursday was another fine day and golf was at Hawaii Prince. Good conditions suited all players but the eventual winner was unchallenged! Travelling back to the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani was an experience with our bus breaking down near the airport. Still we managed to make the final dinner at the Sheraton Moana which all agreed was simply fabulous.

	13-Apr	14-Apr	15-Apr	Total 2 of 3
Ralph Butlin	25	34	31	65
Dean Curry	30	35	37	72
Tracie Curry	16	22	32	54
Gloria Gardner	37	31	36	73
Judi Harden	21	23	36	59
Michael O’Hehir	26	38	32	70
Kelly Parks	41	34	37	78
Graeme Theobald	32	25	27	59

The overall winner was Kelly Parks from Texas, Gloria Gardner came second and Dean Curry was third. Graeme Theobald claimed the nearest to the pin. All agreed that it was a lot of fun, great courses and a pleasure to attend.

Scottsdale is the next WAGA event in May.

Happy golfing, Brian Lassen, WAGA

September 2010 – Vietnam Golf Tour with WAGA

Danang, Vietnam
19 – 23 September 2010


The World Airline Golfing Alliance in association with Buffalo Tours invite international amateur golfers and their partners to a tournament in Vietnam with an optional side tour of Angkor Wat.

Vietnam is a country deeply steeped in history and conflicts.

The now unified populace have moved forward and are marking their spot in both industry and tourism.

Come and see the changes, notice the wonderful value of the USD, the richness of the history, the fantastic food and the bargains to be purchased.

To download the PDF registration form, please click here

To download the PDF brochure, please click here