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Argentina Golf Tour with WAGA February / March 2012

Join us for the Argentina Golf Tour with WAGA, February / March 2012 , at the Buenos Aires, The Argentina Invitational Open 26th February – 3rd March 2012
The World Airline Golfing Alliance invites golfers and their partners to Buenos Aires. Golfers from around the world will visit this fantastic city to participate in an Amateur Golf tournament whilst playing some of the best courses in the country
at HALF of the normal prices.

This golf tournament attracts players from over 15 countries and the World Airline Golfing Alliance is pleased to have been chosen by the committee to promote the event and offer its members an event to remember.

Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city and is the entry point for Argentina and its superb tourist destinations; Mendoza and the wine areas to the West, Iguazu Falls to the north and to the south, beautiful beach-side resorts.

Participating in an Amateur Invitational golf tournament in a foreign country is very exciting and all levels of golfing skills are accepted. You will play and meet with people from 15 countries and skills are tested. Non-golfers are not forgotten as numerous tours can be purchased.

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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.

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.