A tour to the US Masters is a right of passage for any golf enthusiast and the 2010 tour to two of it’s pinnacles is an absolute must. The tour begins in North Carolina with 3 rounds at Pinehurst Village before making the pilgrimage to Augusta, for an unforgettable week where you will witness history once again being written.
With eight world-class golf courses and The Pinehurst Golf Academy, this historic resort offers an unparalleled golf experience. Known for their immaculate presentation, you can be assured that all of the courses on tour will be in tournament condition. Perfectly manicured fairways and groomed greens, lined with the natural scent of pine will await you. Since 1895 epic championships and legendary golfers have met on the hallowed grounds of Pinehurst.
After your golf encounter at Pinehurst, a scenic drive to Aiken, South Carolina . Well known for its horse races and polo activities and a short drive to Augusta, Aiken comes alive during Masters week with a number of excellent restaurants and bars all within a short walk from our accommodation.
An opportunity early in the week to snap some sacred images when cameras are allowed on course and the players are relaxed. A trip to the 16th will see the pro’s having some fun skipping balls across the pond and onto the green.
Before the real action heats up in the tournament rounds, the players join in a light hearted Par 3 tournament and we’ll see a different side to the players who always appear so composed. The 2009 event saw golfing greats Gary Player, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus go head to head with the games emerging players with a lesson in course management!
Before we visit the 2010 US Masters, we hit the fairways of the beautiful Reserve Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus and rated as “one of the Top Ten Best New Private Courses in America”, this is sure to be a treat.
The 2010 tournament is sure to bring together the world’s best to arguably the most revered stage in golf and they are sure to stun us with displays of unmatched skill, drive and determination. Enjoy 2 rounds on course following your favourites vie for the most prestigious title in modern golf.
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
- 1 night accommodation in Charlotte, North Carolina
- 3 nights accommodation at Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Village
- 7 nights accommodation Hotel Aiken, Aiken South Carolina
Breakfast included daily.
- Welcome Dinner with beverages included
- Five Rounds of golf including 3 rounds at Pinehurst, The Reserve Golf Club and Plantation Golf Club.
- Entry to the Tuesday practice round at Augusta National
- Entry to the Wednesday Par 3 Tournament
- 2 Days entry to the 2010 US Masters
- Souvenir deck chair
- Organised golf tournament with prizes
- Presentation dinner inclusive of beverages
- All transfers in luxury vans or coaches
- Complimentary coaching from PGA professionals accompanying the tour
TOUR PRICES:
Full Tour Cost USD$ 9,690 twin share
Non-Golfer Cost USD$ 7,970 twin share
Single Supplement USD$ 1,300
(Australian dollar conversions will be done on 1 December, 2009)
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ACCOMMODATION:
The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Village
Step back in time and discover the elegance and old world charm that defines the luxury accommodations at Pinehurst Resort" from the historic Holly, a warm and inviting luxury hotel that has hosted presidents, to the grand Carolina that has invited guests through its stately columns and into its gracious lobby for over a century. Built in 1901, it is a National Historic Landmark with everything a first-class traveller desires. Restaurants, shopping, wide verandas combine with state of the art business centres and meeting rooms. This is the way the warm South was meant to be.
Hotel Aiken, Aiken South Carolina
Originally built in 1898 the main building of the Hotel Aiken has gone through many changes and a series of major and continuous renovations since 2001, with the accent on retaining the historical feel of this landmark building whilst providing all the modern amenities one would expect from a contemporary Hotel. Located in downtown Aiken, central to restaurants, shops and bars the hotel is well positioned to soak up the Masters atmosphere.
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