2010 Northwest Ireland Challenge

In conjunction with The North American Golf Tour Operators' Alliance, Golfpac International is pleased to offer you the opportunity to play spectacular links courses while experiencing the beauty of the Irish countryside and bountiful sites. Join golfers from all over for a week filled with fun both on and off the course including nightly entertainment. To add to the excitement, you'll compete for prizes daily at Rosapenna Sandy Hills, Portsalon, Ballyliffin Glashedy Links, Ardglass Golf Club and Royal County Down.

The tournament format is based on two-person teams, Stableford Scoring, better ball. The best score for each hole will count as the team score. Maximum handicap utilized for scoring will be 24 for men, 28 for ladies. Overall winners will be the teams with the highest accumulated points over the four tournament rounds. Daily team prizes to be awarded: 1st Net. Overall team prizes awarded: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Net and 1st & 2nd Gross.

If you're looking for a true golf adventure, this should be right up your alley. It's one of our favorite promotions and you'll experience week of fantastic golf, true Irish hospitality, fun competition, and as the Irish would say, great "craic"!

PACKAGE SUMMARY

ACCOMMODATION:

ROSAPENNA HOTEL & GOLF RESORT, DOWNINGS (Standard Room)
BALLYLIFFIN LODGE & SPA, BALLYLIFFIN (Standard Room)
SLIEVE DONARD RESORT & SPA, NEWCASTLE (Standard Room)

GOLF:

SANDY HILLS at ROSAPENNA GOLF LINKS
PORTSALON
BALLYLIFFEN NEW COURSE
ARDGLASS
ROYAL COUNTY DOWN

PACKAGE PRICES

• $2,415 per golfer, double occupancy.

Single Supplement: $235 per person

Package Includes:

• 6 nights’ hotel accommodations and applicable hotel taxes.
• 5 rounds of golf with prepaid green fees.
• Full breakfast daily.
• Lunch at the golf clubs each day (soup/sandwich, tea/coffee).
• Welcome reception and dinner on first evening.
• Farewell dinner and prize presentation on final day.
• One dinner at the Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa.
• Welcome pack at each course (stroke saver, ball marker and drink)
• Airport meet and greet service.
• Transfers throughout by luxury motor coach(s) with refreshments.
• Round trip Dublin Airport transfers (arrival & departure).
• On-site tournament representation on hand for the duration of the event.

ITINERARY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Depart the States for Ireland, “The Emerald Isle.”

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Arrive Ireland (Dublin), where you’ll be met by a Golfpac International/NAGTOA representative who will help with the transfer to your private motor coach. From the airport travel to County Donegal and the town of Downings (3 hours 45 minutes) and your first hotel for check-in. Optional golf this afternoon is included at Rosapenna Golf Links (Old Tom Morris Course), please inquire if interested.

Welcome drinks reception at the Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort this evening at 6:30 PM followed by dinner at 7:00 PM.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

ROSAPENNA HOTEL & GOLF RESORT, DOWNINGS (Standard Room)

Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Links is a great hotel in one of golf’s most remote locations. The hotel is situated on the northwest coast of County Donegal, just a short stroll from the fishing village of Downings. The hotel has great amenities including tennis, snooker, nearby beaches, indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room, and conference facilities. But, your trip is all about golf and Rosapenna will not disappoint with two excellent tracks. The original links dates back to Old Tom Morris’ visit in 1891, when he first staked out the course. Although additions and changes were made later by Harry Vardon and James Braid, the layout remains as natural as it was in Old Tom’s day. A second course, by Pat Ruddy, opened to great fanfare in 2002. Both are incredible challenges over some of the finest linksland in the world.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Today is your practice round day.

GOLF:

SANDY HILLS at ROSAPENNA GOLF LINKS

Only open since 2003, Pat Ruddy’s design at Rosapenna—appropriately named Sandy Hills—is truly one of golf’s great modern links courses. Ruddy had some great land to work with and he utilized the huge dunes to great effect. At over 7200 yards from the tips, the course was built with the serious golfer in mind; however, there are five sets of tees and most fairways (although narrow looking from the tee) offer plenty of landing area. Add the wind blowing in off the Atlantic and you’ll have your hands full on this awesome course.

Following golf enjoy lunch in the clubhouse. Optional sightseeing (depending on time of day).

ACCOMMODATION:

ROSAPENNA HOTEL & GOLF RESORT, DOWNINGS (Standard Room)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Depart Rossapenna and travel to Portsalon (20 minutes).

GOLF:

PORTSALON (9:30 AM)

Blessed by nature, Portsalon is located on the Fanad Peninsula, one of Ireland’s most beautiful locations for golf. The course is set between the beaches of Ballymastocker Bay and the Inishowen Peninsula with wonderful views of Lough Swilly. Although short in length by modern standards, the layout provides a look at old-fashioned links golf with criss-crossing fairways and quirky hole locations.

Following golf enjoy lunch in the clubhouse. After lunch travel to Ballyliffin (1 hour 15 minutes).

ACCOMMODATION:

BALLYLIFFIN LODGE & SPA, BALLYLIFFIN (Standard Room)

Set in the heart of Ballyliffen Village sits the deluxe Ballyliffen Lodge. The lodge offers an incredible panoramic view of Malin Head and the Inishowen coastline in addition to the world famous Ballyliffen Golf Club, Pollan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Designed and built to four star standard, Ballyliffen Lodge with its fabulous spa and leisure facilities bring an unrivaled blend of attributes when visiting County Donegal.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

GOLF:

BALLYLIFFEN NEW COURSE (9:00 AM)

Also known as the Glashedy Links (6982 yards, par 71), this relatively new course was designed by Pat Ruddy to attract more visitors to this northern location. Set amid rolling sand dunes and overlooking the Inishowen Peninsula, the New Course is expected to rank among the great links courses of the world. The course is very remote and hard to get to over small roads. However, once you get here you may not want to leave!

Following golf enjoy lunch in the clubhouse.

Dinner this evening at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa (at leisure).

ACCOMMODATION:

BALLYLIFFIN LODGE & SPA, BALLYLIFFIN (Standard Room)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Depart Ballyliffin today and travel to County Down. Before playing golf enjoy lunch at Ardglass Golf Club (12:00 Noon).

GOLF:

ARDGLASS (12:45 PM)

The ancient Ardglass Golf Club, although not long by modern standards, still offers great a day of links golf. The second hole is particularly memorable with the tee set on the edge of a precipice.

After golf continue on to the Newcastle (20 minutes) and the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa.

ACCOMMODATION:

SLIEVE DONARD RESORT & SPA, NEWCASTLE (Standard Room)

Located in the town of Newcastle (at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne) is the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa. This luxurious property, just an eight iron shot from the first tee at Royal County Down, has one of the most stunning locations in all of Ireland. While you can still enjoy the the unique Victorian features that this property has to offer, it also boasts one of the best spa facilities in Ireland (swimming pool, vitality pool, treatment rooms, exercise rooms & dining). In addition to its world class spa, all hotel rooms are wonderfully appointed and guests have a range of dining that is available at either the Oak Restaurant, the Percy French Inn or the Lighthouse Lounge.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

GOLF:

ROYAL COUNTY DOWN (9:30 AM)

Royal County Down is quite simply old fashioned links golf at its very best! This may prove to be your favorite course in Ireland. Its location—Newcastle, Northern Ireland—continues to keep some people away from this historic links course. However, travel into Northern Ireland isn’t as troublesome as some believe, and this course is particularly worth the visit. Ranked #10 in the world by Golf Magazine. Following golf enjoy lunch in the clubhouse. Optional sightseeing (depending on time of day) at Kylemore Abbey.

Following golf enjoy lunch and a prize presentation at Royal County Down Clubhouse.

This evening enjoy a farewell dinner at the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa.

ACCOMMODATION:

SLIEVE DONARD RESORT & SPA, NEWCASTLE (Standard Room)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Your wonderful trip has come to an end. Travel back to Dublin Airport (3 hours) for a return flight to the States.

Tour Information

Not Included

• Caddies at the golf courses. Please inquire about requesting caddies in advance.
• Any items not specifically described in the itinerary.
• Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, etc.
• Airfare.

Necessary for Booking

When confirming a reservation the following information is needed:

• Full names of everyone in the party and a rooming list.
• A copy of each golfer’s handicap card.
• Flight information (arrival & departure).

Reservation Procedures

1. Simply call, write, or fax us with your inquiry.
2. 30% per person deposit required.
3. Hotels, golf courses, and ground transportation confirmed. Tour space is based on availability at time of booking.
4. Full payment due 60 (sixty) days prior to arrival. Approximately 2-4 weeks prior to your departure you will receive all necessary travel documents.

Method of Payment

U.S. currency in the form of agency checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Cancellations

Cancellations after deposit/payment should be made in writing. A $500 per person fee will be charged plus expenses incurred, such as non-refundable golf and hotel deposits. Additional cancellation penalties:

• 180-60 days prior to departure: Full deposit forfeited.
• 59-28 days prior: 50% of total package price forfeited, plus any non-refundable fees.
• Thereafter: Full payment forfeited.

Exchange Rates

Tour prices are based on exchange rates effective at time quotation and are subject to change. It may be necessary to add a surcharge to the price of your vacation if fluctuations in the exchange rate deem it necessary. Once full payment has been received surcharges may not be levied.

Refunds

REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR UNUSED PORTIONS OF ANY TOUR.