6TH SAWGRASS EXPERIENCE

INCLUDING THREE ROUNDS ON THE TPC STADIUM COURSE

- HOME TO THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP - REGARDED AS THE 5^th MAJOR

Arrive Thursday 1^st December - Depart Wednesday 7^th December 2022

        Package includes:

 -        6 nights in the 4 star Sawgrass Marriott Hotel (twin / double share)

-        5 rounds of competitive golf on superb courses including

o   three rounds on the world renowned TPC Stadium Course - 9^th in Top 100 US Courses

o   two rounds on Dye's Valley - host to the Web.com Tour Championship

-        Transfers to the golf courses each day

-        Buggies shared between two each round

-        Complimentary range balls each day

-        Prizes for each day's competition - total prizes value in excess of £1500

-        All five rounds count for the 2023 OoMs

-       Great time to do Christmas shopping in the Thanksgiving sales!

-        Flights and airport transfers are not included 

Package prices:

• Full package price excluding flights -                                 £2660 (sharing twin / double room)
• Single supplement (6 nights) -                                         £690
• Non-golfer -                                                                   £813
• Additional night twin / double                                           £115 pp
• Additional night single                                                     £230

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE PRICES ARE BASED ON AN EXCHANGE RATE OF 1.33$ / £.  IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO MAKE A SURCHARGE IF THERE IS AN APPRECIABLE CHANGE IN EXCHANGE RATES.

Golf Itinerary:

Fri 2 Dec              TPC Stadium Course                       from 10.00am

Sat 3 Dec              Dye’s Valley                                    from 10.05am

Mon 5 Dec            TPC Stadium Course                       from 10.00am

Tue 6 Dec              Dye’s Valley                                   from 10.05am          

Wed 7 Dec            TPC Stadium Course                       from 09.30am

Accommodation:

Marriott Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa               www.sawgrassmarriott.com

Sawgrass Marriott Resort                       Phone: 00-1-904-285-7777

1000 PGA Tour Boulevard                     

Ponte Vedra Beach

Florida 32082

Accommodation is booked for arrival on Thursday 1^st December and departure on Wednesday 7^th December 2022

Marriott Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa is a luxury oasis of golf, surf and sunshine located along the Atlantic at Ponte Vedra Beach, 15 miles south of Jacksonville and approximately 2 hrs from Orlando. Laid out across 15 acres, the resort combines modern 4 star accommodation, natural beauty, a wide range of dining options and a 25,000-square-foot luxury spa with 19 treatment rooms.

The journey from Orlando to Sawgrass takes approximately 2 hrs 20 mins.

Breakfast options:

Breakfast is not included in the package because in our previous five trips to Sawgrass we have found that many people like the option of having breakfast in the clubhouse at Sawgrass in ‘Nineteen’ (see menu attached).

Breakfast is served in the Marriott Hotel between 7.00 and 11.00am and the cost is approximately $28.

We also recommend the Metro Diner in the shopping area across the road from the hotel. Full breakfast is approximately $15 +tip.

Course Transfers:  Dye’s Valley and The Stadium Course are within 5 minutes drive of the hotel. The hotel operates a shuttle service to the courses which are not exclusive to our group. Please allow 30 minutes to take the shuttle from the front of the Marriott Hotel to the courses.

Directions to Sawgrass:  Both golf courses are located at TPC Sawgrass which is approximately 5 minutes drive from the hotel if you have your own vehicle.

To get to TPC Sawgrass turn left out of the main hotel entrance, go through the security barrier and after approximately half a mile TPC Sawgrass is signposted on the left.

Format: The scoring format each day will be individual Stableford with Playing Handicap 95% of Course Handicap.  All four rounds will count towards the 2022/3 Order of Merit.

Tees:  TBC – depending on conditions on the day 

Handicap:  All five rounds will be run under the WHS system, but scores will not automatically be forwarded to England Golf.  You MUST return your daily scores to your golf club and the easiest way to do this is to forward the email from Golf Genius, which you will receive after each round, and which provides details of your scores.

Draws:  The draws for the first two rounds are on the website.

GAGT Overseas Handicap System (OHA):  Where appropriate handicaps will be adjusted after each round in line with the GAGT OHA system which is based on the CONGU handicap system prior to the introduction of WHS, details of which we can provide.  Any adjustments will not affect your club Handicap Index.

The GAGT OHA system will take precedence over any adjustments made by a player’s home club so that everyone is operating on the same system as some clubs are slow to update overseas scores.  

Bag storage: you can safely leave your golf bag at Sawgrass and they will be ready on your buggy each morning when you arrive.

Buggies & electric trolleys:  Buggies are included each day, shared between two players. 

Caddie Program:  The Tournament Players Club provides a caddie experience for all individual golf and golf outings. All play on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and Dye's Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass* will automatically enjoy a Forecaddie program. All golfers have the opportunity to upgrade their golf experience to a Bag Carrying Walking Caddie for an additional fee and must provide a seven (7) day notice for this request.

Forecaddies will help with course navigation, provide hole descriptions, and target lines, locate golf balls, provide yardage, help with course maintenance, keep clubs and golf balls clean during the round, attend the flagstick, help read greens and provide local knowledge of the course and the area.

Upgraded Caddie Fees:

Single Premium Caddie: $115.00

Double Bag Carry Caddie: $75.00 per person

Gratuity:

Forecaddie: $40.00 per person and up, depending on the quality of service.

Bag Carrying Caddie: $50.00 Single /$50.00 per bag Double and up depending on the quality of service.

These gratuities will be:

*Paid by the individual golfer as appropriate.

Metal spikes are not permitted

Range Balls:  Range balls are included each day and the practice facilities at TPC Sawgrass are superb and include a long game area and a variety of short game areas.

Prizes:  There will be prizes for the leading three scores each day.

To avoid any excess baggage charges prizes will be in the form of vouchers for the 2023 Tour as follows:

Daily vouchers: 1st - £100, 2nd - £70, 3rd - £50       Overall vouchers:  1st - £200, 2nd £175, 3rd - £150. 

Nearest the Pin:  There will be two Nearest the Pins for each round.  The prize will be a £25 GAGT voucher.

Order of Merit:  Merit points will be awarded for all five rounds.  You will need to be a current member of the GAGT to qualify for merit points. 

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of £50 (or $60), £10 per round and this will be collected in cash when you check in before the first round.  The sweep will be paid out daily for the leading three scores and anyone who scores a two.

GPS & Range finding equipment: The use of GPS range finding devices is permitted on the Tour.

Travel Insurance:  We consider adequate travel insurance to be essential.  As a condition of entry, you are required to arrange an insurance policy to cover cancellation, accident & medical problems, personal liability, legal expenses, luggage, delays etc.

ESTA:  Please ensure you have an up to date and valid ESTA 

Flights:  Flights are NOT included, and we recommend you contact Water Orton Travel on 0121 749 1493 or email Janet on janetclaridge@travelcentres.co.uk

Remember to quote GAGT to get the best quote.

A few anticipated questions

Are airport transfers included?

Airport transfers are not included as we anticipate that people will fly in at different times.

What is the playing format?

Individual stableford with full handicap allowance. All five rounds will count towards the 2023 Orders of Merit.

What is the weather like in December?

Warm and sunny with temperatures typically in the low 20degs C