NAGTOA North & West Coast Links Golf Challenge 2008
 September 7 - 13, 2008

The North American Golf Tour Operators Alliance is pleased to offer you the opportunity to compete in our second annual NAGTOA North & West Coast Links Golf Challenge.  The week long event includes our tournament which will be played over four days taking in some of the finest links courses in the world -- Royal Portrush Dunluce, Portstewart Strand, Ballyliffin Glashedy and Rosapenna Sandy Hills. A fifth practice round is also included at Portsalon, with an optional round available on arrival day for those who desire six rounds at Ballyliffin Old Course.

"Having been on several self-drive overseas golf “crusades”, I was not sure what to expect. The NAGTOA tournament exceeded our expectations in every way! The accommodations, the food, the friendly competition and of course the great golf courses provided an absolutely top-notch golf vacation!"
Deb Chute, Executive Creative Director, Golf Digest Publications, Wilton, Connecticut

Tournament entry and format is based on 2-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 Tournament Team Prizes to be awarded:  1st Net; Overall Tournament Team Prizes awarded: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Net; 1st & 2nd Gross. We look forward to welcoming you to a week of fantastic golf, great hospitality, fun competition, and as the Irish would say, great “craic”!

Space is limited to 80 North American Golfers. Reserve your space in this exciting fun-filled event! Contact your tour operator for a custom pre or post-tournament extension to your trip!

Click here for a list of Tour Operators offering this Tournament Package.

TOURNAMENT PACKAGE DETAILS:

• 6 nights accommodations, 3 each at Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana and Ramada Hotel, Portrush (based on double occupancy)
• 5 Rounds of Championship Links Golf at:  Royal Portrush Golf Club – Dunluce; Portstewart Golf Club – Strand; Ballyliffin Golf Club – Glashedy; Rosapenna Golf Club – Sandy Hills; and Portsalon Golf Club.
• Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner on first night
• Farewell Dinner with Prize Presentation
• Lunch at each golf course all five days
• All transportation throughout via Luxury Motorcoaches including beverages on board
• On-site Event Representatives throughout your stay

Price per person land only -
Double occupancy:
Single occupancy:
Optional Round Ballyliffin Old Course Arrival Day:

 $2,995.00
$3,390.00
$115.00

"The NAGTOA Northwest Ireland tournament was nothing short of spectacular! Anticipated highly for six months in advance, the courses, the food, the lodging....and even the laughs, were ten times what we expected."
Barry M. MacLeod, President, Top Line Performance, Prince Edward Island, Canada


ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:

Inishowen Gateway Hotel
– a three-star hotel located in Buncrana, a seaside town in the Inishowen Peninsula in Co Donegal, the hotel overlooks Buncrana Golf Club and the sandy shores of Lough Swilly. After golf enjoy a sauna, steam, Jacuzzi or swim in the leisure center… or a massage in the Seagrass Spa.

Ramada Hotel Portrush
The Ramada Hotel in Portrush, an award winning three-star hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is situated in the heart of Portrush Town and a short distance to the Giants Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle. The hotel has recently been refurbished in a contemporary style, and is a short walk to the many restaurants, pubs and shops. Wi-Fi access throughout.

PARTICIPATING GOLF COURSES:

Royal Portrush Golf Club – Dunluce Course –

“'In truth there may be no more invigorating - make that intoxicating - spot on all the globe to play.” 
– James W. Finegan

Portstewart Golf Club – Strand Course –

"The whole front nine, ambling its way between the dunes and then out along the river, is an unfurling scroll of one outstanding hole after another."
– Charles McGrath - The New York Times

Ballyliffin Golf Club – Glashedy Course –

"The most natural golf links I have ever played." 
– Nick Faldo

Rosapenna Golf Club – Sandy Hills Course –

“…Perhaps the best praise that can be given Sandy Hills is that there is not one weak hole on the course. In fact I would venture to say that there is not even one average hole on the course.”
– Peter Acheson, Editor, Golf Digest Ireland

Portsalon Golf Club

"...an uncomplicated and natural layout that will test your skills and excite your senses - a complete golfing pleasure." 
– Bob Fagan - Golf Today

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Saturday September 6th
Depart North America on overnight international flights.

Sunday September 7th 
Arrive Belfast or Dublin Airport
Meet & Greet with Event Representatives
Transfer via Luxury Motorcoaches to Buncrana
(optional round of golf today for those who wish at Ballyliffin Old Course*)
Check in at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel & Leisure Center, Buncrana
Welcome Cocktail Reception followed by Dinner this evening

Monday September 8th
Full Irish breakfast in hotel
Practice Day lunch and golf at Portsalon Golf Club
Overnight Inishowen Gateway Hotel & Leisure Center

Tuesday September 9th
Full Irish Breakfast in hotel
Day One of Tournament play and lunch at Ballyliffin Golf Club – Glashedy Course, or Rosapenna Golf Links – Sandy Hills Course
Overnight Inishowen Gateway Hotel & Leisure Centre

Wednesday September 10th
Full Irish Breakfast in hotel and check out
Day Two of Tournament play and lunch at Ballyliffin Golf Club – Glashedy Course, or Rosapenna Golf Links – Sandy Hills Course
Check in at the Ramada Hotel, Portrush and overnight

Thursday September 11th
Full Irish Breakfast in hotel
Day Three of Tournament play and lunch at Royal Portrush Golf Club – Dunluce Course, or Portstewart Golf Club – Strand Course
Overnight Ramada Hotel Portrush

Friday September 12th
Full Irish Breakfast in hotel
Day Four of Tournament play and lunch at Royal Portrush Golf Club – Dunluce Course, or Portstewart Golf Club – Strand Course
Farewell Dinner & Prize Presentation
Overnight Ramada Hotel Portrush

Saturday September 13th
Transfer provided for Departure from Belfast or Dublin Airport, or we can provide you with your own custom-designed trip extension in Ireland.
Tournament Sponsored by:
North American Golf Tour Operators Alliance (NAGTOA)
North & West Coast Links Golf