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26th ANNUAL
WORLD PRO-AM
IRELAND

October 18 - 24, 2008

No words can be written nor pictures painted which can capture the splendor of Ireland's Southwest country. Some of the finest "Links" courses in the world are found in this corner of Ireland.

CONTESTANTS:
Open to all club professionsals world wide

  • Team consists of one (1) Golf Professional and three (3) amateurs.
    Amateurs are the choice of the Golf Professional and do not have to be members of his club.
  • All contestants must enter as a four (4) person team.

HOTEL:

Accommodations are at the  Killarney Park Hotel,  selected as the "Best Hotel" in Ireland.


The Respect for traditional themes continues with the heart & soul of Killarney Park...the Garden Bar...the ideal place for a quiet pint or an appetizing snack. 

 

GOLF COURSES:

 

Tralee Golf Club:Designed by Arnold Palmer and is now on the must play list for Americans traveling to Ireland.

 

 

 

Old Head Golf Links: This great new course is being called the Pebble Beach of Ireland and one you will talk about for a long time.

 

 
Ballybunion Old Course: Described by legendary Tom Watson as "the best course in the world".
 

 

Waterville Golf Links: Used as warm up for the British Open by PGA Tour Professional Tiger Woods, Mark O'Meara, Ernie Els & Payne Stewart.

 

COST:

  • Contestant sharing a room 3,795.00
  • Contestant in a single room 4,695.00
  • Contestant with wife/guest 5,090
  • Golf Professional sharing a room No Charge*
  • Golf Professional in a single room 900.00
  • Golf professional with wife / guest 1,295.00

*Golf Professional is the guest of the Tournament Committee and will receive the same package as the amateurs plus appearance fee in lieu of Airfare.

**Included in the guest fee is hotel accommodations, double occupancy, breakfast daily, Welcome Reception, Awards Cocktail Party and Banquet.

INCLUDED IN COST:
  • Five (5) nights accommodations double occupancy at Killarney Park Hotel, taxes and gratuities.
  • Breakfast daily.
  • Green fees for four (4) tournament rounds.
  • Welcome Cocktail Party
  • Awards Cocktail Party and Banquet.
  • Tournament favors
  • Prizes.
  • Coach to all the golf courses

A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO IRELAND.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

  • 72-Hole Team One Best Ball Net 
  • 72-Hole Team One Best Ball Gross
  • All amateurs must provide proof of handicap to compete in Net Division.  

TEAM PRIZES:

  • Team prizes consist of crystal engraved with the tournament logo.
  • Prizes will be awarded in both Net and Gross Divisions.
  • No team may win in both divisions.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Tournament field is limited to first 10 teams entered with completed Entry form and deposit of $1500 per amateur/guest.
  • Final payment is due July 1, 2008.
  • Tournament will close once field is full. If field is not full entires will be accepted until July 1, 2008.

AIRFARE:

  • Airfare is additional. Travel arrangements may be made through your Travel Agent. The nearest airport to our headquarters is The Shannon Airport.  

EARLY ARRIVALS & LATE DEPARTURES:

  • For early arrivals and late departures at The Killarney Park Hotel, please contact the tournament office at 800-797-9464. A credit card is required to secure these rooms.

TRANSPORTATION:

  • Coach transportation will be provided from the hotel to all of the golf courses.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

Saturday, October 18th
Depart the United States to Shannon, Ireland with dinner aboard flight.

Sunday, October 19th
Arrive at the Killarney Park Hotel. In the past most teams go over early and have their own transportation to Killarney.
Welcome reception in the evening.
Dinner on your own

Monday, October 20th
Breakfast at the Killarney Park Hotel. Coach transportation to Old Head for the 1st round of the World Pro-Am. Dinner on your own

Tuesday, October 21st
Breakfast at the Killarney Park Hotel. Coach transportation to Waterville Golf Links for the 2nd round of the World Pro-Am. Dinner on your own.

Wednesday, October 22nd
Breakfast at the Killarney Park Hotel. Coach transportation to Ballybunion Old Course for the 3rd round of the World Pro-Am. Dinner on your own.

Thursday, October 23rd
Breakfast at the Killarney Park Hotel. Coach transportation to Tralee Golf Club for the 4th round of the World Pro-Am.
Awards Cocktail Party and Banquet Begins at 7:00pm at the Killarney Park Hotel.

Friday, October 24th
Depart for home after breakfast.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Deposits will be refunded 60 days prior to the event.
  • 59 days prior to the event no refunds issued.
  • No refunds for unused services.

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