US Masters Golfing modules including Harbour Town, Pinehurst #2 and TPC Sawgrass

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1 Golfing modules including Harbour Town, Pinehurst #2 and TPC Sawgrass Version 3.0 (25 Sep 15) Some small price alterations to Single supplements and non-golfers. Space is extremely limited all modules guaranteed departures.

2 Before we start knowing you, you should know us. Events Worldwide Travel was founded in 1993 by your Tour Managers for this event; Glenn & Gayle Hedley. With extensive airline and travel industry experience dating back to 1978 you can rest assured we know what we are talking about. Importantly, what you read in this program will be 100% delivered along with a heck of a lot more. We have all the possible travel industry memberships and credentials including IATA, ASTA, AFTA, ATAS and we are members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators, IAGTO. Our experienced reservations staff are in a position to issue your airline tickets instantly and customise any travel arrangements before and after the tour that s what we do we are a specialised event driven Travel Agent. When shopping around for Masters packages you need to be aware of who you are dealing with and we recommend you check online with ATAS as to whether they are paid up members or not. This is the industry body that has a travel industry credentials check. Non-members could be anyone without experience, training and knowhow. Our pricing is listed in Australian Dollars (not US dollars). We have guaranteed the exchange rate to give you peace of mind when booking knowing that your stage payments are guaranteed and you can trust us with your Masters investment. Make sure you compare pricing using realistic exchange rates and watch out for hidden fees we don t have any fees other than a flight booking fee if applicable. We look forward to making your US Masters dreams come true and we will be there with you all the way. Glenn & Gayle Hedley; Founders, Owners, Travel Agents and Golfers (The National Golf Club) Module One: April Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Sat 2 nd April Sun 3 rd April Arrive at Charleston and transfer to The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island for 3 nights. Flights to Charleston from Australia or elsewhere can be arranged with any routings you require. The Sonesta is in an excellent location and is one of the highest rated hotels on Hilton Head Island. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the Resort to meet the tour members. Breakfast is included in your package along with other resort activities and inclusions. Today we start at the top but not too early with some warm-up time planned. Our tee-times start at so it s an afternoon of awesome golf today. Harbour Town is the PGA event course each year immediately after the Masters and it closes on the 4 th to get ready for the RBC Heritage. Distinguished by its famous red & white lighthouse we will be playing on a Pete Dye designed masterpiece. Mon 4 th April Tue 5 th April Today we play golf at the highly rated Heron Point. Also designed by Pete Dye this is a challenging yet enjoyable course. Our tee-times start at today leaving the afternoon free to explore the island together or just relax. Today we head for Augusta but that s after lunch so this morning we have an optional additional golf round. Subject to availability we are targeting an early start at one of the better of the many courses in the area. The additional cost is A$200 per person. After a late lunch we head off to Augusta travelling via the border of South Carolina and Georgia in 3 hours arriving pre-dinner for an immediate check in. Pricing for Module 1 Golfers A$2,499 per person twin or doubles share Non Golfers A$1,899 per person twin or double share Single Supplement A$799 Inclusions for Module 1 Transport throughout as indicated 3 Nights at The Sonesta Resort with breakfast 2 rounds of golf with carts Services of our Tour Managers Welcome Dinner

3 Module Two: April, US Masters, Augusta Georgia Tue 5 th April If you are joining us here we will include a shuttle transfer from Atlanta Hartsfield Airport when you book your flights with us to Atlanta. Alternatively we can pick you up or offer a shuttle service from Augusta Airport. Please talk to us about your arrangements and the best transport options to Augusta. Pre-dinner the players will arrive from Module1 at Hilton Head to check-in to the Staybridge Suites Augusta. This property is one of the two closest hotels to Augusta National GC, about one mile (1.5kms) away and within easy walking distance if traffic is an issue, which sometimes it is. If walking is not for you there is a complimentary shuttle every day all day to and from the parking lot close to the main entrance at Augusta National. Close to the Suites are numerous dining options all within walking distance. Each evening during the Masters the Staybridge Suites offers drinks and snacks in the Lobby Lounge so feel free to come along and mingle with our group and other golf fans. Some clients make this their dinner. Alcohol based drinks are at normal bar prices. Tonight enjoy a Hosted Welcome Dinner nearby at one of our favourite local dining options. Wed 6 th April Today it s a practice day at The Masters. It s also the highly sought after and entertaining Par Three Contest. Our base package includes the choice of attending today OR attending the first day of the Tournament on Thursday. Cameras and phones are allowed onto the course Mon-Wed but definitely not under any circumstances during the Tournament rounds so this may have an impact on your choice. If you want lots of photos choose today and if you don t care about photos and want to watch the action on day one then select Thursday we need to know when you make your reservations. If you want both we can arrange for an additional day ticket these are expensive so check with us at the time for an up to date price. Tonight is a free night to relax over dinner nearby. Your Tour Managers will have some recommendations and you can join them or do your own thing. Thu 7 th April The first day of the Tournament and if you have selected today as you first entry day take the free shuttle at your leisure to Augusta National or you can also make the walk which is around 25 minutes. If you would prefer to play golf today we can arrange a tee time but this must be done as early as possible and well before you leave Australia. We will arrange transport to and from. Estimated pricing is around $350+ per person and most courses include lunch in the package. We will offer some choices before departing AUS. Fri 8 th April Sat 9 th April Sun 10 th April Today we play golf or you can opt out and purchase another day (with an adjustment) at The Masters or simply do your own thing. Closer to the time once we have final numbers of players we will advise which course we will be playing. All transport is included. If you require club rental please advise as early as possible this will be paid directly at the course. Later on we will be able to watch how the day at the Masters unfolds in real-time on TV and see who made the cut! After breakfast we head south through the Georgian countryside to the stunning historical city of Savannah where on arrival we will take a trolley tour. Following the tour a luncheon will be hosted and there will be free time to explore this very attractive city which is the oldest city in the State, once the British Capital of the Province of Georgia. Later in the afternoon we will return to Augusta which is just over a two hour drive. The big day at The Masters. All week there s been the talk, the hype, the stories and the bets but now it comes down to the back nine to see who will be the Masters Champion for The atmosphere and the crowd will be electric and we have some helpful hints of where to be when the time comes! Jordan, Jason, Adam again or another Aussie? Only time will tell but we will be there to help you find out. Tonight its farewell drinks and a light dinner at our new local hosted by Events Worldwide Travel! Mon 11 th April Today it s a transfer out or the continuation onto Module 3 to play Pinehurst and Sawgrass!

4 Pricing for Module 2 US Masters main package Golfers A$9,898 per person double share in a Studio King Non Golfers A$8,371 per person double share in a Studio King * *Not playing & attending Sunday (or one other day) at the Masters Single supplement A$2,869 in a Studio King One Bedroom and Two Bedroom apartments may also be possible so Please contact us for details for these room types. Space on this module is extremely limited at this hotel. New bookings are subject to availability at all times. Inclusions for Module 2 Transfer from Augusta Airport or from Hilton Head (module 1 only) 5 Nights at Staybridge Suites Augusta with breakfast daily Evening snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee Complimentary shuttle service to and from Augusta National Hosted Welcome Dinner start of Module 2 Hosted Farewell Dinner end of Module 2 2 Days entry to the US Masters (Wed or Thu and Sunday) The option to purchase additional single days The option to exclude any day at the Masters One play golf day with transportation included (Saturday) Optional extra golf with transportation Event merchandise pack to include: US Masters fold out chair EWT Travel Back Pack EWT Masters Tour Cap EWT Mini Binoculars and Travel Umbrella EWT Masters Tour Polo (we need your sizes) Module Three: 11 April 18 April, Pinehurst NC, TPC Sawgrass, Florida Mon 11 th Apr Today, late morning we will travel from Augusta for 3.5 hours by road to North Carolina travelling via Columbia. On arrival we can check-in straight away to our luxury accommodation in the historic Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst. Tonight we have a Welcome Dinner hosted by the team. Steeped in golfing history the Carolina is an historic 1901 building with a southern charm second to none welcome to Pinehurst! Tue 12 th Apr Wed 13 th April Today we play a warm up match on either #4 or #8 courses (there are nine courses). These are the two most sought after courses behind the famous #2 course and we will be allocated a course and time once we can confirm final numbers. After golf it s time to relax and unwind and soak up the local atmosphere before dinner. The day you have been waiting for where we head to the tee box at Pinehurst #2. Donald Ross spent his life tweaking and designing this course, the centrepiece of the Pinehurst complex, the St. Andrews of North America. No matter what happens out there we are sure to have the time of our lives playing this famous course. Afterwards it s back to the Clubhouse to regale our antics before changing and our last evening at the Carolina Hotel for dinner. Note tee times are yet to be released and will be updated in due course.

5 Module Three: 11 April 18 April, Pinehurst NC, TPC Sawgrass, Florida Thu 14 th April Fri 15 th April On the road again! After breakfast and check out we hit the road this time southwards to the Sunshine State, Florida. It s a long trip in the vans today so sit back and relax as the countryside unfolds. Refreshment stops will be made as well as a short lunch break and we will arrive at the Marriott Resort TPC Sawgrass just before dinner. After a long day it sounds like bar snacks and a cold beer before dining and an early night. The Marriott is located in the TPC Sawgrass complex so we are right in the thick of where we should be. After breakfast we transfer to play the Dye Valley Course designed by Pete Dye which is the sister course to the more famous Stadium Course. Tee times start at today. The course has held several championships itself so we are in for a real treat today on this course which has generous fairways and large greens play straight and be well rewarded! The afternoon is free to relax and freshen up for dinner. The hosts will have something arranged or you can just do your own thing on the day. Sat 16 th April What have you been waiting for? The Players Stadium Course TPC at Sawgrass! At am we have a crack at this famous course, host to the annual TPC Players Championship. Apart from the signature island par three 17th it has plenty to offer. Having already played a few Pete Dye courses (on purpose) this should be easy now. Let s see! The evening is free tonight to relax at the resort or we will no doubt find a good dining establishment nearby and you can opt in or out to suit your needs. Today was the last included golf round. Sun 17 th April Had enough golf? If you want more this is your last chance. Your hosts will be up for it! Depending on availability and who is keen we will arrange a final round. There are plenty of other world class courses in Northern Florida within easy striking distance. Tonight is the end of tour Farewell Dinner. Some may have done the full-monty with the tour hosts and others may have joined at the Masters. In any case it s time to say farewell and a fabulous dinner is lined up! Mon 18 th April Checking out we will make our way to the Airport for onward flights checking in early afternoon. Flights can be arranged with us to co-ordinate all your flight needs and we can also add-on any destination you need with transfers, accommodation, cruises, rental cars and more. Pricing for Module 3 Golfers A$4,798 per person twin or doubles share Non Golfers A$3,089 per person twin or double share Single Supplement A$1,798 Inclusions for Module 3 Transport throughout as indicated 3 Nights at the Carolina Hotel with buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi 2 Rounds at Pinehurst including #2 Welcome Dinner at Pinehurst 4 Nights at the Marriott Sawgrass with buffet breakfast 2 Rounds at Sawgrass including TPC Stadium Course Optional final golf day near Jacksonville Farewell Dinner, end of all modules! Services of our Tour Managers throughout End of Tour Modules For terms and conditions, payment and how to book see the next page.

6 How to Book one or more Modules > Rates are 100% guaranteed, no increases once To remind you a full golfers module pricing is as follows per person: confirmed. All modules are 100% guaranteed to Module 1: $2,499 depart as we have the numbers. Rest assured your Module 2: $9,898 commitment is backed up 100% in price. Module 3: $4,798 Total Special all three: $16,998 + Single supplements if applicable. Remember this is in Australian AUD$ not USD and rates are guaranteed once your booking is confirmed. We can add flights, other destination accommodation and any other travel you need. Fares are available in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class using any airline you prefer. We have very competitive fares flying QANTAS. To make a booking please send an to: res@events.com.au and mark it attention: US Masters On that we require passport names, a billing address and a contact number. If you are already in our system please advise any possible passport changes. WE also need your shirt sizes. You can also call during office hours. Payment schedule: 1. A 50% deposit within 3 working days of receiving our confirmation letter and invoice (plus any extras) 2. Credit card fees apply (3.3% AX, 2% others) or you can direct credit no fees details will be provided for online banking 3. The final balance is due no later than 15 January due to US Masters ticketing and accommodation commitments. Any bookings made after this date will require immediate full payment upon confirmation. 4. There are no refunds on unused services once payments are made we strongly recommend Travel Insurance. 5. We offer 15% off any CHI Travel Insurance Policy. There are links on our web site or we can you a policy. Golf Clubs and Luggage Each airline has different rules. If you intend to fly Qantas this depends on your status and class of travel. Golf clubs form a part of your regular baggage allowances so it depends on how many pieces you are entitled to. Details are available online at Qantas.com or we can assist when you make a booking. Generally speaking you won t have a problem on long-haul flights or on business class flights. Within the US it s different if you take economy flights as most airlines charge between US35-$25 per piece of luggage for all luggage. There are two main exceptions; Southwest Airlines and JetBlue. Both these airlines permit two pieces per person so your clubs go as the second free piece well worth considering. We can book both airlines and ticket here for you. If you are travelling First or Business Class stay on American airlines then you won t have a problem. US Masters Event Mini Packages Unescorted OUR GUARANTEE We have a range of more simplistic event packages for the US Masters. These are put together using US based suppliers who we deal with on a regular basis. If you are seeking a simple accommodation and ticket package then take a look at the separate packages online at