THE BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico TOURNAMENT DETAILS

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1 THE BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR Cabo San Lucas, Mexico TOURNAMENT DETAILS

2 The Jim Flick Invitational is the continuation of an event that began as the TaylorMade Invitational in For the past 25 years, golf professionals, their amateur partners and guests have been joining Championship Golf and a host of tournament sponsors to an event that is truly a celebration. The tournament was transformed in 2016 in order to reflect our desire to honor and remember Mr. Jim Flick, a man who meant so much not only to the event, but to the game of golf as a whole. participate with 180 amateur partners over 72-holes at the majestic Cabo del Sol Golf Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Professionals compete for $100, in prize money while their amateur partners enjoy a truly in paradise. Participants are treated to 5-nights at the Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos, 72-holes of golf, all meals, drinks, parties, ground transportation, welcome gifts, awards, entertainment, and a host of special events. The Jim Flick Invitational provides the perfect combination of competition, comradery, entertainment, and hospitality in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This is the best week of the year! Jim Flick

3 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is the ideal destination for a golf event. And, in November, with warm sunshine and gentle seabreezes, it simply doesn t get any better. When you include the Cabo del Sol Golf Club as your host facility, a key component to a world-class event is in place a 5-star location. at Cabo del Sol is the #1 course in Latin America and one of the finest in the world. at Cabo del Sol is in the top 5 courses in Mexico and the perfect complement to the Ocean Course. Golf shuttles operate sun-up to sun-down daily. Tournament tee times will be available upon arrival. Your golf clubs are managed at the golf course for the duration of your stay. Daily golf lunch, snacks, water, soft drinks, margaritas and beer are all included.

4 features world-class vistas, casual elegance and seemingly limitless amenities. The numerous pools and seaside palapas offer a great place to meet and relax after a great day of golf. Once you are checked-in all meals, food, beverages, parties, festivities, taxes and gratuities are included at the Grand Fiesta Americana Hotel. you back to the airport on Sunday. will pick you up in style and take Championship Golf staff is on-site at the hotel and golf course daily for any assistance you may require. A team of over 20 local volunteers are always available to assist you at any time. Although I ve played golf for almost 50 years, I ve never been part of an event of this nature and scope. Whatever expectations I had were far exceeded. The pleasure was all mine. Nick Elowitt, Los Angeles

5 WELCOME GIFTS Everyone receives fabulous welcome gifts. These are distributed at check-in and additional gifts are distributed at the course prior to tee off. MIKE MALASKA PGA 2011 Teacher of the Year, Mike Malaska will be available at the course for any lessons or assistance you or your amateur partners may need. THE JIM FLICK LOUNGE This tented area on the range is the perfect area to relax after the round. Enjoy lunch, beer, margaritas, and maybe a cigar or two. Check out the giant scoreboard, catch up with fellow competitors, listen to music and work on your game at the extensive driving range and putting greens. MASSAGE TENT At a nearby tent you can work out some of the kinks with a neck massage from professional masseuses provided by the Fiesta Americana Spa.

6 Two amazing trips will be presented at the final awards banquet. Every participant can qualify for the drawing on the driving range each day. Simply hit the sign and your name will be entered to win one of these amazing trips. ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND One entire team will win a 5-star golfing trip to St. Andrews, Scotland courtesy of Links Golf St. Andrews, Scotland s #1 golf tour operator. One individual wins the drawing and the entire team goes on this amazing trip! GOLF SAFARI IN SOUTH AFRICA Premier Africa will be presenting an incredible golfing safari to a true bucket-list destination South Africa. The Golf Safari trip will be awarded to one individual and an accompanying guest.

7 The opening party is a spectacular seaside affair. Our tournament band The Championship All-Star Band features entertainers from throughout the world as the week kicks off in style with food, limitless libations, music and dancing. This special event is held in the ballroom alongside the 5th fairway of the Ocean Course. The fun begins with dining and welcoming special guests to celebrate the life and times of Jim Flick. Later we will present the Jim Flick Trophy to this year s recipient. Bob will regale us with stories about Jim, and his life in the golfing world. The evening concludes with a live auction filled with bucket list items galore. Last year s recipient was Jim s most famous student. His son Jackie played in our event and was on hand to accept the award for his dad. The final evening awards gala is held on Saturday night following the final tournament round. This special event is also held seaside, and the band rocks into the night. Tournament awards are presented to winners in all flight divisions and the evening always proves to be truly memorable after an enjoyable and epic event. How could it be any better? Win, lose or draw, that was the best golf event I ve ever participated in. Mike Fauks, Oklahoma City

8 THE BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Pat Mateer President and Founder of Championship Golf. Pat founded Championship Golf in The company has successfully operated golf events throughout the world. Championship Golf began operations of the TaylorMade Invitational from and continues the operation of the Jim Flick Invitational. Mark King is the former CEO of TaylorMade Golf. He is currently the President of the adidas Group North America. Mark is also a highly sought out motivational speaker and member of the Washington Speakers Bureau. Ground transportation to and from Los Cabos Airport 6 days/5 nights Grand Fiesta Americana accommodation (single rooms) All meals, food, beverage, taxes & gratuities at the Grand Fiesta Americana 4 tournament rounds - Cabo del Sol Golf Club, with cart & range facilities Lunch, beer, soft drinks, snacks at Cabo del Sol Golf Club Golf carts daily Golf shuttles daily Opening party Jim Flick trophy party Final dinner/awards party Live entertainment at each event Welcome gifts galore $100,000 professional purse Tournament awards for all flight divisions Tournament activities on the driving range Plus one lucky team will win a luxury golf holiday to St. Andrews during a drawing on the final night and one individual and guest will win a fabulous golf safari in South Africa. Amateur Entry Fee: $5675 Amateur Non-golfer Fee: $1075

9 Professionals under 50 yrs old Senior Professionals (50-59 yrs) Super Senior Professionals (60+ yrs) Women Professionals Black tees (6800 yds) Gold tees (6600 yds) Blue tees (6400 yds) White tees (6100 yds) Men Blue tees (6400 yds) Men index 15.7 or higher White tees (6100 yds) Men (60+ yrs) White tees (6100 yds)* Women: Red tees (5300 yds) *This is optional for those with indexes of 6.0 or higher, and handicap reduced by 1 stroke. Tournament Format: The Jim Flick Invitational is four-person team event. Each team consists of an invited professional and three amateur partners. The professional plays for $100,000 in prize money. The professional receives prize money based on the individual 72-hole competition AND the position of the team at the end of the tournament. The team position of the event is a best-ball gross PLUS best-ball net competition. Flight Divisions: The field is divided into four flights. These flights are based on the combined handicaps of the amateur partners (pros play at scratch). Tournament awards are presented to the winners in each flight, along with the overall team championship award. Handicaps: All amateurs play according to their low handicap index for the year. A handicap chart is posted on the tournament website. This calculates to approximately 85% if their course handicap. Courses and Pairings: Each team will play two rounds on the Ocean Course and two rounds on the Desert Course at Cabo del Sol Club de Golf. Pairings for the 1 st two rounds will be available at check-in. Pairings for the final two rounds will be determined by position in the field, and the leaders will be playing in the later tee times on the final round. Pairings for Friday and Saturday will be posted the previous evening at the hotel. The tee times begin at approximately 7am, and the final group tees off at noon each day. The driving range is open at sunrise (about 6:15am). Note: Shuttles run daily between the Grand Fiesta Americana Hotel and Cabo del Sol Club de Golf. Participant s golf clubs will be managed and on carts upon arrival at the course each day. Rules: USGA rules, and local rules apply. A full rules sheet will be available at check-in. Pace of Play: It is vital that teams maintain a reasonable pace of play for the enjoyment and equity of everyone. Professionals need to insure tournament staff that their team is able to, and will maintain a pace of play, keeping up with the group in front of them throughout the round. The Best Week of the Year!

10 Approximately 50% based on the professionals 72-hole individual score, and 50% based on the team total score for the event. This fee is reduced by $250 for each guest brought by your amateur partners. If all three amateurs bring a non-golfing guest, the professional s guest is complimentary. 1. Entries must be submitted by the golf professional. Entry form is provided. 2. Tournament entry must be submitted with a minimum of $6,000 team deposit. 3. Checks only, made payable to Championship Golf, Credit cards not accepted. 4. Professional must sign Team Entry Form, noting acceptance of entry rules and terms. 5. Professional will be notified as to team acceptance in the field following entry. 6. Acceptance is only provisional until final amateur entry payments have been received. 7. Teams may be placed on a waitlist. The full field is limited to first 60 teams entered. The Jim Flick Invitational is a team event. Individual cancellations are not accepted. The team consists of four players. If an individual cancels, this individual must be replaced by the team. There is NO REFUND for an individual cancellation. If the team is unable to replace a player, the team may play with three players or an effort will be made to fill the spot with a local player. If t his happens, it is understood and agreed that there will be NO REFUND, and this is the responsibility of the team to sort of out any financial ramifications. If the team cancels and is unable to be replaced, the following refund policy applies: Prior to July 1, 2017 Full refund for the ream and each individual Between July 1 and August 15, % refund applies for each team member After August 15, 2017 No refunds will be issued to the team or individuals Following July 1, a team may cancel and be eligible to receive a full refund if the team is replaced by a waitlisted team.

11 Professional: Address: Contact Phone: Amateur #1: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Address: Contact Phone: GHIN #: Amateur #2: Address: Contact Phone: GHIN #: Amateur #3: Address: Contact Phone: GHIN #: Entry must be submitted with check(s) for $6,000 payable to Championship Golf. This deposit will be applied to amateur participants at $2,000 each, unless otherwise noted. Missing information may be forwarded at a later date. I have read, understand, and agree with the terms of entry noted in the entry program: Signed Date Forward to: Championship Golf Acero, Suite 317 Mission Viejo, CA Or to: info@championshipgolftournaments.com

12 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Championship Golf Thank you all for another fabulous week. Winning the Jim Flick Invitational was a special experience. Jim was an icon in our game, and I m proud to have my name on the beautiful trophy bearing his name. I can t imagine a more organized, enjoyable, and well run event. When you say it s the best week of the year, you re 100% correct! - Michael Block, Head Professional Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo, CA