BAGS Florida 72 Hole Championship

Our Florida event is a terrific getaway just before winter sets in. Contested on four, superb championship courses. The hotel is conveniently located close to all the tournament sites, Disney World and other area attractions. 8:00 AM shotgun starts each morning will allow sufficient time for afternoon replays at reduced rates. Last year over 56 golfers enjoyed great weather (daily highs well into the 70’s)

Thursday, Nov. 29 - For those who arrive in Orlando by noon (see flight information below), we will organize rental cars and head out for an afternoon practice round, and then to the hotel for check-in.

Friday, Nov. 30 - Southern Dunes G & CC (www.southerndunes.com) – Always a B.A.G.S. favorite, this Steve Smyers designed layout is a distinctive course that features a dramatic hillside layout, rolling terrain, steep elevation changes and large, fast, undulating greens, presenting golfers with a challenge unique to Central Florida. The course is always in great condition, and is a very fair yet challenging test.

Saturday, Dec. 1 - Ridgewood Lakes G & CC (www.ridgewoodlakesgolf.com) This 5 star, upscale, semi-private club is Florida golf at its best. Ridgewood Lakes was designed by Ted McAnlis and voted in 1994 as "Best New Course" by Golf Digest and also voted among the "Top 30 Courses in Florida" by The Florida Golfer in 1999-2003. This course was redesigned in 2004 following the three hurricanes, Charley, Francis and Jeanne, and became even better. A truly great and fun test of golf.

Sunday, Dec. 2 - Metro West GC (www.metrowestgolf.com) This Robert T. Jones, Sr. Signature Design features spring-fed lakes and mature native trees bordering expansive, rolling fairways leading to large, undulating greens strategically surrounded by sculpted bunkers. It is considered by Links Magazine to be "the Southeast's finest example of the Master's work." With meticulously maintained fairways and immaculate greens, this masterpiece provides tournament playing condition and is a must-play. Florida Golf Magazine "Top East Central Florida Public Golf Course" - 2006 ******. Champions Tour Qualifying Site - 1997-2003, 2005-2006.

Monday, Dec. 3- Eagle Creek GC (www.eaglecreekgolf.info) – Eagle Creek Golf Club features the design of well-known golf course architects Ron Garl and Howard Swan. The winning result of this unique collaboration is a decidedly European-inspired design with all the amenities you'd expect in a top-notch American course and more. Eagle Creek is the first course in Florida to use the technologically-advanced Mini-Verde grass, resulting in exceptionally fast and vibrant greens. Eagle Creek is a designated Audubon Silver Signature Course with lush landscaping and challenging play that features over 90 white sand bunkers reminiscent of those found in Scotland and England, with extensive bulkheads embracing water hazards and over 1,500 trees lining its breathtaking fairways.

Award ceremony after golf, more golf if time permits, and then back to the airport for an early evening flight back to Green airport.

Included: all tournament rounds green fees with carts, entry into the prize fund, and 4 night stay at the Orlando Ramada Plaza Hotel and Inn (two golfers sharing). The Ramada Plaza Hotel is located within 20 minutes drive of all the tournament sites.

Extras: meals, van rental (approximate cost $ 60 – 4 players sharing), daily cash sweep bet, greens and cart fees for Thursday practice round and for additional golf after tournament rounds,

Entry fee: Approximately $ 555 - not including airfare (price may vary slightly). $200 deposit due on or before September 1, balance due on or before November.

Airfare: This year, due to the volatile nature of the cost of airline tickets, I ask that all participants book and pay for their own airline tickets.

Suggested flight itinerary: The direct non-stop flights we have taken in the past are currently priced at $364 (www.southwest.com) as of July 15, 2007 - they are as follows:

Thursday Nov. 29: Southwest flight # 499 departs Green airport (PVD) at 7:20 AM, arrives in Orlando (MCO) at 10:30 AM. A less expensive alternative (currently at $223
roundtrip) would be to fly down Wednesday evening - Southwest flight #2451 departs
Green Airport at 8:30 PM, and arrives in Orlando at 11:30 PM.

Monday, Dec. 4: Option 1 - Southwest flight # 940 departs Orlando at 9:15 PM, arrives at Green Airport at 11:55 PM. Option 2: Southwest flight # 1305 departs Orlando at 5:55 PM, and arrives at Green Airport at 8:35 PM - this flight is currently about $100 additional cost.

Other low cost flight options are available, but may involve flights with a stop and/or flying out of Boston's Logan Airport.

Our tournament usually wraps up by 2:30, which should allow sufficient time to catch A flight by no earlier than 5:30 flight - the 9:15 flight will allow for another nine holes, dinner, and a leisurely trip back to the airport.