THE MASTERS + TPC SAWGRASS 5-8 APRIL 2018 AUGUSTA NATIONAL, GEORGIA TRAVEL PACKAGES LUXURY ESCORTED TOUR 1300 788 666 RES@EVENTS.COM.AU
P A G E 1 M A S T E R S 2 0 1 8 EVENTS WORLDWIDE TRAVEL EWT have been helping fans attend The Masters since 1993 and each year it gets better and better. 2018 will be another step-up with many new and upgraded spectator facilities. We can help make your dreams come true at The Masters with limited availability Hotel & Ticket Packages or our Luxury Escorted Tour with some the best golf experiences available. EWT are Australia's most respected market leader in the sports and event travel sector, holding more licenses for major sports events and accreditation than any other. As a family owned and operated business, we pride ourselves on the highest quality and ultra-reliable experiences ensuring repeat clients become the cornerstone of our success. This is particularly relevant for our Luxury Escorted Golf Tours, which have limited number of guests for your comfort and convenience. Our award winning tours have become the industry yardstick. In 2015 we were awarded Australia's Best Outbound Golf Tour Operator at the World Golf Awards (nominated 2016/17). We hold all possible credentials and insurances, ensuring you travel with peace of mind and confidence. We invite you to join us at The Masters in 2018 to experience one of the world's greatest events.
THE MASTERS 2018 Luxury Escorted Tour Join Glenn and Gayle Hedley (National Golf Club since 1999) from Augusta, Georgia through to Miami, Florida. Wednesday 4 April (optional) Arrive on Wednesday to enjoy an extra night and ticket to the Par Three Contest or The Masters Thursday Practice Session (on request) TOUR BEGINS Thursday 5 April: Arrive and Check-in Arrive in Augusta. Check-in to our hotel from 2.00pm. If you arrive early, baggage can be stored and we will get you into your room ASAP. Flights and transfers available from us on request. Accommodation is at Home2Suites by Hilton, Augusta. Tonight enjoy our welcome dinner in a local restaurant with your fellow travellers. Friday 6 April: The Cut After the first of many breakfasts, transfer to Augusta to see who has made the grade on day two. After play enjoy a dinner with the group. Saturday 7 April: Play Golf Play historic Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken with tight fairways and fast greens (with lunch). After we head back for drinks to catch up on The Masters by TV. (Optional, attend The Masters today instead of playing golf, ask for price difference) P A G E 2 M A S T E R S 2 0 1 8
STAY & PLAY 12 NIGHTS/13 DAYS/ 2+ DAYS MASTERS /9 ROUNDS OF GOLF!! Sunday 8 April: The Masters Champion Today we attend The Masters finale to find out who will don the famous green jacket in 2018 (fingers crossed for Day, Scott, Smith or Leishman?). Nothing beats being there to ensure you see all the action and final moments of the big day (just you wait!) Afterwards we will regroup over a few drinks to reflect on what is without doubt a life-long highlight week. SWING AROUND THE BEST OF FLORIDA Monday 9 April: Savannah & Ponte Vedra Beach In the morning we depart for historic Savannah to enjoy a trolley tour, exploring the best of this amazing city, followed by free time for lunch. This afternoon, we hit the road for Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach where we stay for 3 fabulous nights at the Marriott. Tuesday 10 April: Play Pete Dye Valley Course Part of TPC Sawgrass, this is a fantastic and challenging course that will stay with you for a long time. It's tight with lots of water and heavily bunkered in an idilic setting. Wednesday 11 April: Play TPC Sawgrass Today we enjoy a fantastic day out playing one of the finest courses on the US PGA Tour-TPC Sawgrass. The finishing three holes are picture perfect, followed by a truly memorable club house experience. Will you collect your emblem commemorating a par or better on the famous 17th island green? Thursday 12 April: Play Golf and Hall of Fame Today we move South, stopping at the World Golf Hall of Fame 35 mins from Ponte Vedra Beach. Afterwards we hit the fairways on he King and Bear course the only track designed by Palmer and Nicklaus - what a treat! Afterwards we travel for a few hours to Arnold Palmers Bay Hill Club for an overnight. AUGUSTA > SAVANNAH > JACKSONVILLE > MARCO ISLAND > MIAMI P A G E 3 M A S T E R S 2 0 1 8
Friday 13 April: Play Arnies Bay Hill Course. After breakfast we play on the US PGA Bay Hill Invitational course before we head off to fabulous Marco Island. Time for an afternoon snooze or enjoy the Florida scenery as we arrive down at the Gulf of Mexico and the JW Marriott Marco Island near Naples. Saturday 14 April: Hammock Bay Golf This is a golf lovers tour, so golf today is at the fantastic Hammock Bay course located with incredible vistas of The Gulf of Mexico with links style undulations and traps. Sunday 15 April: The Rookery By now your golf will be well tuned for the challenge ahead at The Rookery close to our hotel. Home to many nesting birds, the wetlands course is spectacular and certainly won't disappoint. After golf we head via the Everglades to Miami and our home for 2 nights at stunning Turnberry Isle Miami. Monday 16 April: Play the Miller Course Today we play the first of two onsite courses, the Miller. Created by none other than Robert Trent Jones Senior and re-imagined by Raymond Floyd both courses have played host to various PGA and LPGA Tour events. Enjoy the high quality location after golf with a group farewell dinner. At some stage we can take a drive around Miami's famous South Beach for a cocktail or two. Tuesday 17 April: Play Soffer Course Having pre-packed, we play our final round with luggage stored and a change of clothes for the club house. Afterwards a few prizes will be won (or lost!) This afternoon transfer to Miami Airport for your flight home or onwards. The tour ends here and we say farewell to an amazing Florida swing! We can book onward travel if you require. We will say good bye to new friends keeping fond memories. TOUR ENDS P A G E 4 M A S T E R S 2 0 1 8
ENJOY SMALL LUXURY GROUP TOURING, MASTERS & GOLF Tour Includes: - Four nights in Augusta at Home2Suites by Hilton - Three nights at Marriott TPC Sawgrass Resort - One night at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Club - Two nights at JW Marriott Marco Island - Two nights at Marriott Turnberry Isle Miami - All hotel taxes, resort fees and government charges - Breakfast daily throughout tour - One round at Palmetto Golf Club (with lunch, motorised cart, transfers and range balls) - Two rounds at TPC Sawgrass, Stadium + Valley Courses (with carts and range balls) - One round at the King & Bear (range balls/cart) _ Entry to World Golf Hall of Fame - One round at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill (carts/balls) - Two rounds at Marco Island, Hammock and Rookery courses (with carts) - Two rounds at Turnberry Isle, Miller and Soffer courses (with carts and caddie) - Welcome dinner in Augusta - Farewell dinner in Miami - Daily managers reception with canapes at Home2Suites in Augusta - Daily shuttle transfer from Home2Suites to Augusta National - US Masters tickets to Friday and Sunday - Souvenir Tour Polo Shirt (advise size on booking) - EWT Travel Pack (quality travel wallet and golf accessories) - All transportation throughout the tour - Transfer to Miami Airport at the end of the tour 17 April - Services of Tour Escorts throughout Optional Services/Extras - Flights to the US on all airlines / all classes - Airport to hotel transfer in Augusta (and others) - Extra accommodation - Extra/less rounds of golf (& non-golfer options) - Extra US Masters Tickets - Pre/post tour travel services and other requests - Travel Insurance (15% off RRP) Payment Requirements Deposit: 25% to confirm Stage: 25% by 30 Sep 17 Balance: 50% by 15 Jan 18 Excludes all incidentals at hotels, personal items etc. No refunds on unused services and other general booking terms and conditions apply. TOUR PRICING Twin/Double Share: USD$13,590 Single Room: USD$16,790 BOOK YOUR PLACE P A G E 5 M A S T E R S 2 0 1 8
HOTEL & TICKET PACKAGES We offer a range of 4, 5 or 6 night Hotel & Ticket Packages to the US Masters separately to the Tour. Find pricing and more at: www.events.com.au/masters 4 night packages start at USD$6,695 pp twin/double share Other hotels, ticket options, packages and hospitality options available on request. If you don't see the perfect package for you, we can tailor-make options to suit. VIEW PACKAGES Y O U R T O U R L E A D E R S Glenn and Gayle Hedley have considerable experience escorting tours around the globe, including numerous golf tours and Masters tours (most recent Masters 2016). Lengthy research, procurement visits and relationships with suppliers is put together meticulously to ensure high quality experiences for all. EWT are members of IAGTO, ATAS, AFTA, IATA and ASTA, for your security and confidence. This tour is great for golf fans and players of all abilities. Non-golfer activities are available with reductions or changes to suit. We hope you enjoy this small luxury golf tour with us. P A G E 6 M A S T E R S 2 0 1 8