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WAGA Tours 2011

Viewers of this website already know that WAGA will attend Buenos Aires in Feb/Mar next year, France in May, Sth Africa in July. It now is almost confirmed that WAGA will host an event in Cairns, Australia in Sep and Lake Taupo, NZ in late Oct. When details of the last 2 events are completed, a brochure will be prepared and submitted to the website.

If you are thinking of coming to either France or Sth Africa, the Australian TV show; GETAWAY will air tonight; 2/9/10; programmes on Sth Africa and France. It may be a great opportunity to catch up on the areas you wish to visit.

Happy golfing,

Brian Lassen; brian@wagagolf.com

WAGA - Gold Coast - July 2010 - Scores

Tournament entrants enjoyed a superb welcome dinner at the Radisson Hotel on Sunday. Sporte-Leisure shirts and WAGA caps adorned the entrants on the first day of play at Lakelands GC on Monday. Scores:-

Name	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Total
Max Ball	32	41*	21	94
John Beattie	29	29	32	90
Alan Boyes	34	33	34	101
Greg Chenhall	32	37	26	95
Mal Condon	32	32	26	90
Rex Dengate	32	39*	36	107
Jason Dixon	39	43*	30	112
Peter Dixon	32	29	23	84
Michael Fletcher	35	48*	29	112
Murray McAlister	30	42*	31	103
Kevan Penter	23	35	27	85
Michael Phillips	31	41*	30	102
Terry Pitt	0	36	29	65
John Rhodes	41	38*	34	113
Earle Scarff	24	31	24	79
Terry Shute	40	36	32	108
Richard Stone	31	37	28	96
Ron Stone	25	41*	21	87
Graeme Tearall	29	37	32	98
Pam Dengate	30	33	21	84
Anne-Mari England	36	44*	27	107
Libby Fowler	34	41*	34	109
Judi Harden	25	28	21	74
Gillian Locke	38	41*	28	107
Lynne Malone	36	36	27	99
Sonja McAlister	38	39*	32	109
Bev Nichollls	35	42*	30	107
Jill Penter	29	35	25	89
Lyn Phillips	34	36	25	95
Lyn Pitt	37	38*	28	103
Vickie Scarff	19	29	23	71
* denotes hdcp chg

Several handicap adjustments were made for play on day 2 at Royal Pines GC.  Players and non-golfers enjoyed a canal and broadwater cruise on Monday following play.

Tuesday scores are shown above. Weather was perfect and Royal Pines was easier than Lakelands G C. Michael Fletcher from Sydney won both the WAGA day and the Royal Pines day with his 48 - hdcp down by 4 shots now.

Colonial GC - Wednesday was a fine day with a cool breeze. Blue tees for men and red for ladies changed the scores, as had the handicaps. NTP today was Rex Dengate and Michael Fletcher.

Overall winner in the male division was John “Sooty” Rhodes and runner-up on a count back was Jason Dixon. Ladies was Libby Fowler with Sonja McAlister as runner-up.

Happy golfing, Brian Lassen

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South Africa, Sun City Golf Tour with WAGA, July 2011

July 2011 - South Africa Golf Tour with WAGA, Sun City 24 - 28 July 2011


In June 2010, FIFA arranged for the Soccer World Cup to be played in South Africa.

This allowed visitors to enjoy the many treats that this country has to offer. For those of us who could not make the journey, we were able to view games and some parts of the countryside via the medium of television.

There is so much to see in this wonderful state that it entices people from around the world to make the journey.

WAGA, Sun International and Tourism South Africa have combined to offer golfers and their partners an opportunity to see such sights and play golf, all at a fabulous low price.

To download the PDF registration form, please click here

To download the PDF brochure, please click here

WAGA Golfing Holidays

If you have been watching the FIFA World Cup of Soccer, you have been treated to a great sporting event but also some lovely footage of South Africa destinations. Last night in Australia, a prominent TV chanel showed some footage of Hoi An in Vietnam, WAGA are happy to say that both of these destinations are in our forthcoming tours.

2010 - WAGA on the Gold Coast commences in 9 days and a solid group have booked. Danang in Vietnam is in September and there are still vacancies.

2011 - Buenos Aires, Argentina will take place over Feb/Mar and there are still spots. Bordeaux, France will be on the website within 7 days. It is being held from 16th to 20th of May and the return of WAGA to France is being savoured by European golfers. Sun City, South Africa has been prepared and will also be placed on the website within 7 days. It will be held from 24th to 28th of July.

Brochures and registration forms for all 5 events can be downloaded from the website, www.wagagolf.com

If that is not succesful, contact WAGA via email at armlass@optusnet.com.au or brian@wagagolf.com

Happy golfing, Brian Lassen; WAGA

Photographs from Scottsdale

Hi, have now placed 48 photographs on the website under the “photos’ tab.

Have been quite a few viewings which is great. Great location, great group! Remember, Gold Coast in July, Vietnam in September, Buenos Aires in February, France in May and Sun City, Sth Africa in July.

Come and enjoy the WAGA friendship, hospitality, value and fun!!!!

Brian Lassen, WAGA.

Time to leave New York

They say that all good things come to an end and I suppose this is the case now! Have had a great time here, weather has been good and today is clear skies and warm day. Have been able to catch up with Frank Gyurtsak, Alex Ausciewicz, his friend Jack from New Jersey, Jim and Marci Menconi, Paul Willis, Leon and Janette Boyd. Have had to purchase a new suitcase to accommodate purchases.

Interest is still mounting for Gold Coast and Dananag so if you are still thinking of attending either tournament, do so when you can. Buenos Aires has received more applications and I hope to have France and South Africa on the website early in June. Photographs and scores from Scottsdale will be on the web shortly after my return.

Happy golfing, Brian Lassen;  WAGA.

WAGA in New York

WAGA have moved from Phoenix to Los Angeles to New York. The weather here is clear and a little cooler than Scottsdale. It is a fine time for sightseeing, shopping and looking at potential venues for 2011. All scores and photographs from Scottsdale will be available on the website after 29/5/10. WAGA received two new applications for Gold Coast today and wish to remind all viewers that there are vacancies in both Gold Coast and Vietnam. Regards, Brian Lassen, WAGA.

WAGA in Scottsdale and final scores

WAGA arrived in Scottsdale on Saturday 15th. Weather was perfect and surroundings magnificent. Sunday 16th was registration and informal gathering and the group enjoyed the clear skies and great temperature. Liberal finger food and drinks greeted the group. Today Monday is first day of competition and already some are struggling. It is not a course to miss the fairway given the desert environment and flora and fauna. . WAGA are on The Boulders South course and it is rated in the top 10 public courses in USA. Scores today were fairly high with Robert Carter scoring 37, Ian King & Harry Boardson 36, in the ladies Hazel Kelly had 40, Coral Kennedy 37 and Dilini Saverimuttu 36. Hazel now has a handicap adjustment. NTP was won by Dorothy Consolo.

Tuesday play - Boulders North and South. Harry Boardson and Dilini Saverimuttu were the winners today, 41 and 39 respectively. Both have suffered a handicap adjustment! Robert Carter, Selva Saverimuttu and Dorothy Consolo had 35 each. NTP was won by Ian King from Australia. Wednesday play is again the composite course, 9 holes on The Boulders North and South.

Wednesday results:- The day was clear and warm, not hot, just great for golf. The Boulders South and North were the  courses again and play was very consistent. A few rattle snakes provided some disconcerting times but no one suffered, apart from a few who inadvertently bumped against the cactus. Bob Carter and Ian King scored 39 whilst Michael Calvani and Selva Saverimuttu scored 37.  Ladies, Dilini Saverimuttu and Cindy Harrison scored 31 with Hazel Kelly and Sheila Clarke scoring 28. Nearest to the Pin was won by Myron Addie.

Overall winner was Harry Boardson with 113, second was Robert Carter with 111 and third was Ian King with 109.

Player	day 1	day 2	day 3	total
Addie Myron	27	23	28	78
Boardson Harry	36	41	36	113
Calvani Michael	27	24	37	88
Carter Robert	37	35	39	111
Clarke James	32	30	35	97
Clarke Sheila	3	25	28	56
Coderre Frank	22	23	27	72
Consolo Dorothy	33	35	23	91
Eldstrom Barry	32	30	33	95
Harrison Cindy	29	0	31	60
Harrison John	17	23	31	71
Kelly Hazel	40	26	28	94
Kennedy Coral	37	26	27	90
King Ian	36	34	39	109
Saverimuttu Dilini	36	39	31	106
Saverimuttu Selva	34	35	37	106

Remember, WAGA host the next event on the Gold Coast in July and Danang, Vietnam in September. Vacancies still exist for both event.

Our first entries for Buenos Aires for 2011 have been received and details are on the website. France and South Africa will follow shortly.

Happy golfing; Brian Lassen; WAGA

2011 Holidays

Hi,

Have you thought about next year yet? Probably not but here at WAGA, we are working towards your next golfing holiday. 2011 offers Buenos Aires, Sth. America, France and Africa for the moment with another tour yet to be advised.

Details of the Sth. America trip can be found on the website now!

Don’t delay, book now and enjoy in February 2011.

happy golfing, Brian Lassen; WAGA

Happy Easter from WAGA

Hi everybody,

Easter is fast approaching and in Australia, it is the second busiest holiday period after Christmas. Planes, trains, buses and cars will be full. I will be staying here on the Gold Coast and getting in some practice for Honolulu.

Which is only two weeks away. Our numbers are small compared to previous events but I have been told recently of similar tours that have had to cancel due to lack of numbers, the Rosebowl in particular. Scottsdale has one room avbl; Gold Coast has 11 and Vietnam has 12.

Buenos Aires, Argentina will be held from 27th Feb until 5th March 2011 and the organisers have been able to hold prices to those of 2010. Full details will be on the website after 19th April.

Versailles - just waiting for confirmed quote from the local tour director. It will be in late May 2011.

Happy Easter, Brian Lassen; WAGA