WAGA have been busy preparing for Buenos Aires where they are providing 25% of the field. It runs from Feb 28th through March 2nd and daily results will be published. Photographs will appear upon my return.

The remainder of events for 2012 still have vacancies and all are welcome. If you know of somebody who may be interested, please pass on the website or my email address.

Plans for 2013 are in place and whilst destinations are not yet confirmed, I can say that Thailand will be a definite. WAGA is hoping to introduce videos of past tournaments and future destinations on Utube in the next two months. This is an effort to spread the image of WAGA further afield.

Happy golfing

Brian Lassen, WAGA.

Applications for Buenos Aires close on the 28th of January and today, a further two applications were received.

Monterey, California is in May and then we have the last event for 2012, the Spring Cup on the Gold Coast, Australia in September.

Planning for 2013 is in place now and WAGA expect to return to Thailand with other destinations being discussed. Do you have a place that WAGA should visit? Let me know!

Happy golfing

Brian Lassen; WAGA

The end of 2011 is almost with us! I hope you had a great Christmas and are now looking forward to 2012.

New Year’s eve will be spent having dinner with friends at Surfer’s Paradise and then watching the fireworks at midnight.

After the Xmas break, you can sit down and work out your holiday regime for the year. I do hope that it includes one of the WAGA events for 2012, Buenos Aires in February, Hainan Island in April, Monterey in May and of course, the Gold Coast in September. How the year will fly by!

Thank you for your support and friendship throughout the past year and we look forward to seeing many of you in 2012.

Happy New Year,

Brian and Jennie; WAGA

Tracie had succumbed to ALS this year and died on 21/11/11 at an age younger than myself.

Her photograph appears on many of the WAGA photos and if you knew her, you were very fortunate. She worked for UAL in Sfo and was always a great supporter for WAGA.

For me it is a personal loss. a great friend, a person who you could talk with and share experiences.

If you wish to share messages of condolence, please send them to me and I will pass them on to Dean. I had hoped to go to the funeral but sub-load travel is still as bad as ever…

Thank you for thinking of Tracie Curry

Brian Lassen

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On the weekend, WAGA were priviliged to have Jack Penty from Virginia and Alex Asciukiewicz from New Jersey,  Bruce Thornton and Kathy Gay visit for lunch. It was most pleasant we were able to think about events that WAGA have held this year and discuss plans for 2012/2013.

If you were thinking of going to Mission Hills at Hainan Island, Jack was kind enough to produce a copy of the American magazine, Golf Week dated 30th September and on pages 44 through 47, they cover the courses that WAGA will play in April. Part of the editorial says “I’ve seen the future of resort golf in China and it looks like a modern-day American resort on steroids” or “each course was constructed with enough quirkiness to give the layouts character and individuality” and finally, “the sheer volume and excellence of the courses left the most lasting  impression”.

High praise indeed from a noted golf magazine. So, don’t hold back, apply now and book your holiday in China in April, 2012.

Happy golfing, Brian Lassen; WAGA.

Melbourne Cup day did not provide the best weather for golf, overcast and light drizzle at Wairaki. Scratch was won by David Klaffer and nett by Richard Palmer. NTP prizes went to Libby Fowler and Wayne Harris. Hilton provided snacks and drinks for all to watch the Melbourne Cup. My horse, Drunken Sailor ran tenth.

Wednesday dawned very wet and it was thought that play may have to be cancelled. But by 9am, fine weather intervened and all golfers went to Kinloch GC. This a daunting course and the scores reflected the difficulties faced by the players. Some said great, others good and others that they did not want to play a course as hard as this. David Klaffer again won the scratch and NTP prizes went to Wayne Harris and John Field.

Prize giving was conducted at 7.30pm in the Cellar Bar and scratch winner was David Klaffer and nett winner was Greg Chenhall. Both players and non-golfers enjoyed Lk. Taupo and many have stayed on to enjoy New Zealand

Regards, Brian Lassen; WAGA

It has arrived. WAGA have officially launched their last event for September, 2012. It is the WAGA Spring Cup being held on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Brochure details and the registration form can be found on the website. Please have a look and pass it on to friends and fellow golfers. Remember, this is the last event for 2012 and will be  a “first in, first served”.

All other events for 2012 have vacancies. WAGA move to Lake Taupo, New Zealand in 17 days and daily scores will be published on the website. Photographs of the event will follow upon my return.

Remember, WAGA is your WAGA, golf tournaments put together for golfers and their friends, combining great prices, locations and friendships!

Happy golfing, Brian Lassen; WAGA.

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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On a positive note, this week we have had enquiries from Malaysia Airlines Sports Club for a group of 20 to attend our next event in Lake Taupo and then yesterday, a group of 3 want to come from Darwin. With the conclusion of the World Cup of Rugby, the Hilton in Lk. Taupo can accommodate further requests as can the golf courses so if you wish to attend, let us know.

The last event for 2012, the Gold Coast Challenge is now confirmed for September 2 – 5. Courses confirmed are Lakelands for the Monday, Royal Pines for the Tuesday and WAGA is talking with The Glades and Links Hope Island for the Wednesday. Full details, pricing and brochure ready and on the website by the end of the month.

Buenos Aires, Hainan Island and Monterey are still available.

Happy golfing,

Brian Lassen, WAGA.

WAGA have now added to the photo album of Sun City, showing images of Lost City, Cabanas and Kapama River Lodge. There are now 115 images and they can be found by going to “Photos”, then last album and select Africa 2011.

The Monterey brochure has been a hit with applications from France, New Zealand and Australia in the first 48hrs. Two folk from SFO who have been WAGA attendees put the following in an email. This might encourage you to join WAGA in CA next May.

“Kudos on the Monterey package. Having played all three courses several times we believe that this is an outstanding venue.

We Northern Californians welcome all the WAGA supporters to our golf heaven.

Looking forward to this event.
Dean and Tracie Curry”

Thanks Dean and Tracie for the kind words and confidence in another outstanding WAGA event.

Brian Lassen, WAGA.