Augusta Golf Tournament 2014 (Saturday and Sunday)
5 Days
from
$7,880 pp for all bookings made by June 30, 2013.*
Highlights:
Georgia
(Greensboro)
Trip Start/End:
Atlanta
/
Atlanta
Trip Schedule:
Departs on
11-Apr-2014
The Augusta Golf experience is billed as “a tradition unlike any other,” and this package is sure to be an experience unlike any other. Watch the greatest golfers in the world as they hone their games amid "The Cathedral in The Pines" during the final two days - Saturday and Sunday - and stay in two gerat properties located on Lake Oconee - the highly ranked and regarded Cuscowilla and the multi-award winning Ritz Reynolds Plantation with its five signature world-class Georgia golf courses.
Book by June 30th, 2013 and receive $415 off pp, complimentary course chair and other exclusive value added amenities.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Atlanta - Greensboro
| - EARLY BOOKING BONUS - Cuscowilla; $415 savings per person
- Transfer - Private - Atlanta - Greensboro [Airport to Cuscowilla Golf Resort (Approx.1hr 30mins)] - Sedan
- Cuscowilla: Meet & Greet at Hotel
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
- Cuscowilla: Dining Options
- EALY BOOKING BONUS - Cuscowilla; Complimentary cocktail, appetizer with Purchase of 2 Entrees & tumb
| Cuscowilla Golf Resort
Lodge Villa Studio ()1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Greensboro - Augusta
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Transfer - Greensboro - Augusta [From Cuscowilla (Approx.1.5hrs)] - Round trip Per person
- EARLY BOOKING BONUS - Complimentary Commemorative Souvenir
- Augusta Sporting Event & VIP Reception Facility
- Dinner (not included)
| Cuscowilla Golf Resort
Lodge Villa Studio ()1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Greensboro - Augusta
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Transfer - Greensboro - Augusta [From Cuscowilla (Approx.1.5hrs)] - One Way Per Person
- VIP Reception Facility & Sporting Event (2nd Day)
- Luggage Transfer from Cuscowilla to Ritz Reynolds
- Transfer - Augusta - Greensboro [To Ritz Reynolds Plantation (Approx. 1hr30mins)] - Coach/Guide/Driver
- Ritz Reynolds Baggage Handling (incl)
- Dinner (not included)
- Ritz Reynolds; Dining Options
| Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation Lodge
Run of Resort Room ()1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Greensboro
| - Ritz: Morning at leisure
- Breakfast (not included)
- Afternoon Round of Golf at Great Waters - 18 holes
- Dinner (not included)
| Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation Lodge
Run of Resort Room ()1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Greensboro
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Morning Round of Golf at The Oconee - 18 holes
- Lunch (not included)
- Transfer - Greensboro - Atlanta [Airport (Approx. 1hr 30 mins)] - Coach/Driver
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Greensboro - Reynolds Plantation
Lodge Villa
Day 1: Atlanta - Greensboro
As an early booking bonus, you will receive a savings of $415 per person (for all bookings made by June 30, 2013).
Enjoy a private airport transfer from Atlanta airport to Cuscowilla Golf Resort. The journey should take approximately 1hr and 30 minutes. Upon your arrival take some time to check in and explore the grounds. We recommend dining tonight at the highly acclaimed Waterside Restaurant. Located on Lake Oconee in the heart of Cuscowilla, it has an atmosphere of casual elegance that encourages you to relax while choosing from the exquisite menu that offers fine dining.
Upon your arrival at Cuscowilla Golf Resort you are invited to register with the on-site event staff where you will receive your schedule, room assignment, and have your golf luggage attended to.You will be equipped with a welcome package and give you a briefing on the course and share strategies on how to make the most out of your time on the Hallowed Greens.
Let the event staff know of any special needs or preferences that you may have.
Choose from the Golf House Grill and the Waterside Restaurant in the Cuscowilla property. The 14,000 square foot Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Golf House is enjoys seamless glass throughout which gives exceptional views of the golf course and provides classic dining and astounding views of the 14th green. The Waterside restaurant is located on the lake and locally recognized as one of the best restaurants on Lake Oconee.
As an early booking bonus you will enjoy a complimentary appetizer with Purchase of 2 Entrees, as well as two Tervis tumblers and a complimentary cocktail certificate.
Accommodation: Cuscowilla Golf Resort Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee is ideally located just 70 miles east of Atlanta in Georgia’s Lake Country, some 90 minutes drive from Atlanta Hartsfield Airport. Whether you choose to stay at one of the charming Golf Cottages nestled between the 2nd and 18th fairways, the extraordinary Lake Villas with full-size porches overlooking the lake, or Mediterranean style Lodge Villas, you’re sure to find Cuscowilla the perfect place to relax.
Hospitality
Day 2: Greensboro - Augusta
Leave from where you registered with the onsite staff upon your arrival and relax on the 1.5hr (approx.) transfer to Augusta.
As an early booking bonus (for any bookings made by June 30th, 2013), you will receive a complimentary directors style chair as a souvenir that you can use to stake out your preferred spot and keep after the event as a souvenir.
You will be dropped off at a classic southern-style mansion just around the corner from the main gates of the golf course in Augusta for a brief orientation. Spend the rest of the day following your favorite world-class golfers across the pristine contours of the emerald course as they pursue the hallowed green jacket. Whether you choose to walk the course and follow your player of choice, set yourself up strategically at a particular spot, or brave the crowds around the 18th to watch the final putt, we guarantee that it will be the experience of a lifetime.
At the end of the day, make your way back to the reception facility to escape the crowds and enjoy a bounty of food and refreshments at a constantly changing buffet. The plentiful array of fresh seafood, grilled meats, sandwiches on home-baked breads, local cheeses and an ongoing open bar is sure to satisfy even the most enthusiastic appetite. All beverages and meals are included in the cost.
Accommodation: Cuscowilla Golf Resort 
Golfing, Augusta Georgia
Ritz Carlton Plantation
Day 3: Greensboro - Augusta
Leave from where you registered with the onsite staff upon your arrival and relax on the 1.5hr (approx.) transfer to Augusta.
Return to familiar territory today to experience another phenomenal day of golfing. You'll have full access to the reception facility with complimentary food and beverage throughout the day.
Enjoy spending the day at the course as the excitement mounts!
Your luggage will be moved for you from Cuscowilla over to the Ritz Reynolds Plantation while you are attending the event today.
After an exciting day at the tournament, relax in the comfort of a luxury coach on the drive to the Ritz Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro. The drive should take approximately 1.5hours.
Your luggage will be waiting for you in your room upon arrival and looked after on your departure.
The Ritz reynolds Plantation has various dining options within its estate. Choose from Georgia’s Bistro, Linger Longer Steakhouse, Gaby’s by the Lake, the Lobby lounge and Chiminea dining. The newly renovated Georgia’s Bistro specializes in contemporary cuisine highlighting local regional farmers and food artisans in a relaxed dining atmosphere. The Linger Longer Steakhouse is a classic steakhouse which is located adjacent to the Oconee Clubhouse. Gaby’s by the Lake offers a casual poolside menu with stunning lakeside views. The Lobby Lounge offers a selection of light dinner options and appetizers with fireside tables and lakeside views. Chiminea dining offers a memorable lakeside dining experience allowing guests to relax in Adirondack chairs in front of al Chiminea bonfire.
Accommodation: Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation Lodge Just 75 minutes east of Atlanta International Airport on Georgia's Lake Oconee, the stunning Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation draws on local history and culture as the foundation of the guest experience. Set against the shimmering blue backdrop of Lake Oconee, the Lodge offers luxurious accommodations and 81 holes of golf along the pristine coast. The 26,000 square foot spa, recently ranked one of the top 5 spas in North America by Travel + Leisure magazine, rejuvenates guests with southern-inspired service and treatments, and the lake itself offers many exceptional activities and diversions. The hotel has also won prestigious awards such as the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Poll Top Spas, ranked #10 in United States, Canada, Mexico & Caribbean, 2012, Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, 2011 and Travel + Leisure World’s Best List, 2011.
Morning at Leisure
Great Waters
Day 4: Greensboro
Sleep in this morning and then spend a leisurely few hours enjoying the luxurious amenities around the Plantation, from an extensive network of biking and walking trails to kayaking along the shores of Lake Oconee. Alternatively, you can choose to unwind in the hotel spa with a Spring Body Polish (a soothing exfoliation treatment that blends Blessed Thistle and Peru Balsam to balance and restore skin) or squeeze in an early round of golf at one of the award-winning courses on site.
This afternoon you'll have the pleasure of playing a round of golf at the Great Waters course. When the Jack Nicklaus-designed Great Waters Course opened at Reynolds Plantation in 1992, it stirred a rush of excitement within the golf community that was extraordinary, even by Nicklaus' standards. A 7,073-yard, par-72 layout, this gorgeous course (voted No. 5 "Top 10 Nicklaus Courses You Can Play" by Golf Magazine and among "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" by GolfWeek Magazine) offers players some of the most dramatic golf scenery in the Southeast, with nine holes coming into play along the shores of Lake Oconee.
Great Waters, along with The Landing at Reynolds Plantation, played host to the 41st PGA Professional National Championship, the showcase event for PGA Professionals, on June 19-22, 2008. The prestigious Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf was also played at Great Waters from 1995 to 1997. The tournament is now known as the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship.
Accommodation: Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation Lodge 
Morning Round of Golf at The Oconee
Day 5: Greensboro
Wake up early and set out for another 18 holes on one of the five Reynolds Plantation courses. Following your game, grab a quick snack and board the coach for your transfer to Atlanta airport (in time for flights leaving at 6:30pm onwards).
Meals: None.
Bid farewell to the home of one of the best golf tournaments in the world as you board the coach for a transfer to the Atlanta Airport. The transfer should take approximately 1.5hrs.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Lodge Villa
Cuscowilla Golf Resort - Greensboro
Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee is ideally located just 70 miles east of Atlanta in Georgia’s Lake Country, some 90 minutes drive from Atlanta Hartsfield Airport. Whether you choose to stay at one of the charming Golf Cottages nestled between the 2nd and 18th fairways, the extraordinary Lake Villas with full-size porches overlooking the lake, or Mediterranean style Lodge Villas, you’re sure to find Cuscowilla the perfect place to relax.
- Ritz Carlton Plantation
Ritz Carlton Plantation
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation Lodge - Greensboro
Just 75 minutes east of Atlanta International Airport on Georgia's Lake Oconee, the stunning Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation draws on local history and culture as the foundation of the guest experience. Set against the shimmering blue backdrop of Lake Oconee, the Lodge offers luxurious accommodations and 81 holes of golf along the pristine coast. The 26,000 square foot spa, recently ranked one of the top 5 spas in North America by Travel + Leisure magazine, rejuvenates guests with southern-inspired service and treatments, and the lake itself offers many exceptional activities and diversions. The hotel has also won prestigious awards such as the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Poll Top Spas, ranked #10 in United States, Canada, Mexico & Caribbean, 2012, Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, 2011 and Travel + Leisure World’s Best List, 2011.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking ($2000). The balance is due 240 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 241 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $2000 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 240 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- The price shown is per person, and does not include international air fare to/from the trip start point
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Changes to Bookings: Any changes to your booking requested more than 90 days prior to event date are subject to a $250 administration fee per change made. No changes are permitted without consent within 90 days of the event. Transfer or re-sale of any package is strictly prohibited without express written consent. Permitted transfers or re-sales are subject to a $500US fee between 30-90 days prior to the event, and $1,000US fee within 30 days of the event.
- Substitutions: No substitutions are permitted for any component of the trip, and thus travellers who do not play golf, do not take our transfers, or otherwise decline any of our included services, will not be entitled to a refund or any other form of compensation.
- Additional Services: We are not responsible for anything not explicitly included in the trip, and any request for a variation will be considered a custom arrangement with an associated cost.
- Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel any trip at any time for any reason. In such circumstances, refund of all payments received shall constitute full settlement. We are not responsible for any additional loss incurred on travel arrangements or air tickets due to a trip cancellation.
- Event Cancellation: In the event that play is delayed or cancelled for any reason, you will not be entitled to any refund. Sunday badge holders will be entitled to attend on Monday in cases of weather-related delay. We recommend purchasing weather and event cancellation insurance.
- Please note: We build all of our itineraries as exhaustively as possible; however, we also leave room for the spontaneity of the group, the creativity of the leader, and the unpredictability of the elements. Thus, all itineraries are subject to modest modification, dependent on local weather, new opportunities, and the desires of the group.
- Disclaimer: Please note that Kensington Tours has no official relationship, affiliation, license or endorsement by or to the PGA Tour, the Masters or Augusta National.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
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