TOURNAMENT PLANNER
Welcome to Granite Spring Golf Club Dear Event Planner, Thank you for considering Granite Springs Golf Club as the host facility for your golf event. Our business is creating an entertaining event that elevates your business and relationships in the eyes of your staff, suppliers, special customers, and fellow guests. Nestled in the hills overlooking Shad Bay, Granite Springs has handcrafted an 18-hole championship layout that captures the incredible beauty of the Bayside area. The 145-acre Granite Springs property is a dramatic collage of topographical features rarely found on one site. The site creates dramatic views, magnificent wetlands, creeks and ponds. Now your guests too can explore and voyage through the beauty that is Nova Scotia. At Granite Springs Golf Club, your perfect event awaits! The Tournament Booking package is designed to enable you to plan a successful event at one of Atlantic Canada s best golf facilities. Our commitment to you and your guests is to provide casual elegance, high quality food, a championship course, a unique golf landscape and outstanding service in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Together we will custom design an event that meets both your budget and enjoyment goals and will exceed the expectations of your guests. After reviewing our package, please feel free to contact us to discuss the availability of dates and any questions you may have. Sincerely, Greg Long Sales and Marketing Manager Granite Springs Golf Club
Included Tournament & Event Services IMPORTANT PROCEDURES, TIMELINES AND SUGGESTIONS Personal Event Coordinators: Our Golf and Food & Beverage Teams will be on-site to ensure that every detail associated with your event is handled with unparalleled care providing a seamless experience with first-rate service. Valet Bag Drop: All tournament participants golf equipment will be processed with care through the Valet Bag Drop by our outside services staff. Designated Registration Desk: A registration table will be set in a visible and accessible location. Customized Cart Name Plates: Event specific personalized cart name plates with individual names and/or company association will assist in the flow and professional image of your event. Practice Facility: Golfers can enjoy a spectacular view of Shad Bay while warming up on our practice facilities, which includes a driving range and putting green. On-Course Sponsor Signage: Tournament sponsorship and individual hole sponsor signage is welcome and Granite Springs staff will take care of distributing and collecting all signage on the golf course. Proximity Markers: Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive competition markers will be placed on the designated holes by the staff of Granite Springs and collected once everyone has passed for after-theround awards. Hole-in-Ones: All hole-in-ones will be set in place on the course by our professional staff to the yardages set forth on the insurance agreement. Scorecards: Personalized scorecards with attached rule sheets will be set and delivered to the carts. Sponsorship Signage: For a fee of $10 + HST per sign Granite Springs will produce hole signage for your sponsors.
Professional Scoring: Granite Springs staff will provide your event with professional scoring and a concise tournament summary. Starting Announcement: Every shotgun will have a personalized starting announcement to go over the rules of the day. Lead Out: Every shotgun start will have your participants led out to their starting holes. On-Course Players Assistants: Our staff will be on course to assist any needs of the group in addition to helping with the pace of play and enjoyment of the golf tournament. Golf Clinics: Enhance your event with a group golf lesson instructed by our Canadian PGA Professionals for a nominal fee.
Club Policies and Dress Code Granite Springs requests that all patrons adhere to our dress code at all times. Traditional golf attire must be worn on the golf course and at the practice facility. All clothing must appear neat in appearance without rips or holes. Examples of Accepted Apparel: Traditional Golf Shirts Mock/Turtleneck Shirts Traditional Slacks Tailored Bermuda Length Shorts Skirts (Women) Sleeveless Golf Shirts (Women Only) Examples of Unacceptable Apparel: Denim Jeans Denim Shorts Cut-off Shorts Bathing Suits Gym or Track Pants Scrubs Sleeveless Shirts (Men) Tank Tops Halter Tops T-Shirts Any Clothing That Displays Offensive Images or Language Any Footwear That May Damage The Golf Course Please respect our policy; players not complying will be approached by our professional staff
Tournament Organizer Checklist Secure Your Date Confirm the availability of the date you wish to host your event. The Event Sales Coordinator will forward you a copy of the contract. Please return the signed contract along with 10% deposit on the estimated value of your event to secure your date and times. Review the Tournament Menu Please review the included Tournament Event Menu for all your food and beverage needs. If you do not see something your event sales coordinator will strive to accommodate your every request. Final revisions to the tournament menu are due 14 days in advance. Ordering from the Corporate Catalogue Allow Granite Springs team to assist with your event prizing, welcome gifts and auction items. All deliveries to Granite Springs must be coordinated through the Event Sales Coordinator. Format and Contests The Event Sales Coordinator will discuss with you the format of play for the day as well as on course contests or special events that will greatly enhance your day. Finalizing Numbers Included in the tournament contract you will be required to confirm the minimum golfers to be billed 72 hours prior to your event date. Players List Please forward your complete foursome list from the template supplied to you 3 days prior to your event. Accuracy is critical to the success of the event and allows Granite Springs to provide the best possible service to your guests.
Tournament Packages & Rates Tournament Packages apply to groups of 28 to 144. Our Event Sales Coordinator will work with your organization to accommodate your specific tournament needs. All packages include: Groups 28 to 52 will be tee time only (tee times are separated in 9-minute intervals. Use of Putting Green & Driving Range. Full service bag-drop upon arrival bags placed on carts. Course and competition set up (proximity markers, putting contest, etc.). Access to locker room and showers (lockers and towels not included). Personalized score cards and power cart name plates. Score summary sheet. Speaker and mic set up on our patio, or in our dining areas. Carts will be lined up with name plate, scorecard, tournament rules and any other information required by the tournament organizer. Groups up to 72 players will receive 2 Green Fee Gift Certificates with a Cart to use as a prize. All groups over 72 players will receive 4 Green Fee Gift Certificate with 2 Carts. Golf Rates: 18 Hole Green Fees 9:00 am or 1:00pm Monday-Thursday $59 $69 Friday $79 $79 Weekends & Holidays $79 $69 Power Carts $10 per golfer Please Note: Prices do not include HST To close the course completely for your tournament there must be a minimum of 100 golfers. If your tournament is less than 100 golfers you may still have a shotgun start however, we reserve the right to determine the number of holes allocated in the shotgun start and to allow other golfers to play the course during your tournament. Each tournament is allotted a maximum of five hours to complete play. Foursomes only and must play by themselves, not with another foursome.
Dining Designed to exude warmth and comfort, reflecting the Granite Springs style with the Lodge and Bayview venues. The clubhouse has commanding views of the bay, and the golf course, is perfectly appointed for the pre- and post-round relaxation with a restaurant, lounge, and expansive patio. The mouth-watering cuisine at Granite Springs Golf Club will ensure the success of your next function. All events are all handled with utmost care by our chef and catering staff with the one goal in mind. To deliver to you an event that you can be proud of and an experience you and your guests will always remember. Make your next event a Granite Springs event. Pre-tournament Dining Options: Breakfast Buffets (Served from 7:00 am to 10:00 am) The Continental $7.50/Person Chilled orange and cranberry juices, Danish pastries, muffins and croissants, honey and fruit preserves, seasonal fresh fruit, fresh coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea. Breakfast On the Go $9.95/Person Chilled orange and cranberry juices, fresh seasonal fruit, herbed home fried potatoes, choice of one style bagel or English muffin sandwich done with a fried egg, choice of bacon or honey smoke ham, fresh coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea. The Traditional Breakfast $10.95/Person Chilled orange and cranberry juices, Danish pastry, muffins and croissants, honey and fruit preserve, seasonal fresh fruit, country scrambled eggs, smoked bacon, herbed home fried potatoes, white and whole wheat toast, fresh coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea. Lunch Buffets (Served from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Minimum number of 20 persons required) Lunch on the Patio $8.95/Person One Hot Dog OR One Char Grilled Hamburger OR One Italian Sausage Served with mixed garden greens salad or fries The Bayside Lunch $9.95/Person Potato salad, assorted wraps and sandwiches served on hearty breads, cheese and crackers Bagged Lunch $9.95/Person (picked up at registration) One sandwich or wrap, fresh veggies or fresh fruit, and a cookie
Granite Springs Dinner Buffets (Minimum of 50 People) All buffets are served with coffee and tea Dinner Buffets All dinner buffets are served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis for dessert Osprey Buffet $26.95/Person Fresh buns and butter, garden greens salad with assorted dressings, creamy coleslaw, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, roasted chicken and ribs OR carved roast beef au jus, pasta (plated for vegetarian), or rice and veggies (plated for vegan) Bayside Buffet $29.95/Person Fresh buns and butter, garden greens salad with assorted dressings, creamy coleslaw, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, cedar plank salmon OR prime rib, pasta (plated for vegetarian), or rice and veggies (plated for vegan) Granite Springs Desserts Assorted fresh baked and prepared squares with fresh fruit 19 th Hole Nibblers Wings $10.95/one pound $19.25/two pounds $26.80/three pounds A pound of wings seasoned and tossed with mild, medium, hot, sweet bbq, honey garlic, with blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping. Domestic Cheese and Cracker Platter $119.95/Platter Cheddar, mozzarella, marble and Swiss cheese (30 people) Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Platter $119.95/Platter Seasonal sliced fruit and domestic cheese (30 people) Assorted Sandwiches and Wraps $84.95/Platter Roast beef, ham and cheese, turkey, egg salad, and tuna and chicken salad all served on hearty breads and assorted wraps (60 Pieces)
Bar Services Cash Bar Patrons pay for their own beverages by opening a tab or paying at the time of ordering. Host Bar All beverage charges will be automatically billed to the master account. Consumption is charged on a per drink basis. Menu: Beer per Bottle Domestic $6.50 Import $7.00 Local Craft $7.50 Draft Beer per Pint (16oz) Domestic $7.00 Import $7.50 Local Craft $7.75 Well Shots Whiskey $5.50 Rum $5.50 Vodka $5.50 Gin $5.50 Wine Nova Scotia House Red per Glass 6oz $7.00 Nova Scotia House Red per Glass 9oz $9.00 Nova Scotia House White per Glass 6oz $7.00 Nova Scotia House White per Glass 9oz $9.00 Premium Selections 6oz $10 to $14 Premium Selections 9oz $12 to $17 All prices are subject to HST (15%) and a gratuity (15%). Prices subject to change.
TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER Tournament Details: Proposed Date: Number of Players: Starting time: Start: Tee times Shotgun Will you require tournament scoring: Yes No If yes, please indicate how you would like your scoring done (Men s, women s, gross, net, handicaps, etc.) Food and Beverage: Please indicate your meal selections: Breakfast Buffet: The Continental Breakfast on-the-go Traditional Breakfast Lunch Buffet: Lunch on the Patio (Hotdog, Hamburger, or Sausage) The Bayside Lunch Dinner Buffet: Osprey Buffet Bayside Buffet Beverages: Select your bar service: Host Bar Cash Bar No Bar Service Would you like the beverage cart on the course ($150 minimum): Yes No
Course Markers/Competitions and Set-up: Closest to the pin markers: Yes No If yes, what hole(s): 5 8 13 16 Long drive markers: Yes No If yes, what hole(s): 15 18 Longest putt markers (hole 14): Yes No Closest to the line markers: Yes No If yes, what hole(s): Please indicate any other competitions: Are competitions valid for men, women or both: Men Women Both Will there be hole sponsor signs: Yes No If yes, what hole(s): Will there be a hole in one prize: Yes No If yes, what will the prize(s) be: Certain minimum yardages on any hole(s): Yes No If yes, what hole(s): Which set of tees will your players be hitting from: Blue White Gold If there are any special circumstances please indicate it here: Will you have on course sponsors requiring tables/area to set up (i.e. tent, banners, etc.), please list here:
Will you or your sponsors serve any of the following on the course: Food Non-Alcohol Beverages Alcoholic Beverages *Note possible restrictions on Food and Beverages being served on the course. Please speak with the Event Sales Coordinator Do you require rental clubs: Yes No If yes, how many (please specific between left and right handed, men s and women s, and junior? Where would you like the registration table: Inside Outside Weather Dependent If you require tables for a silent auction, prizes, or any other purposes please indicate that here: Any other special requests:
Organization Details: Organization: Tournament Name: Organization Contact(s): 1. 2. 3. 4. Email(s): 1. 2. 3. 4. Phone Number(s): 1. 2. 3. 4.