the eden club - events guide 2015

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ENCLOSED IS A GUIDE TO SOME OF THE 2015 EVENTS.

MEMBERS SHOULD NOTE THAT AS SOME OF THE EVENTS ARE HELD AT PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE CLUBS, NOT ALL OF THE 2015 SCHEDULE IS HIGHLIGHTED. A FULL SCHEDULE IS LISTED ON PAGES 38 AND 39.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE EVENTS OR OTHERS NOT FEATURED IN THIS BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENTS TEAM.

Contact the Events TeamGlobal Events Manager; Tamsin Olneyemail: [email protected] call on +44 (0) 207 855 5128www.theedenclub.com© The Eden Club 2013

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THE MIAMI MEMBER-GUEST 2 PARS & FAST CARS 4 PALM BEACH: THE BEARS V’S THE BOARS 6 STREAMSONG 8 THE MASTERS 10 THE PRO-AM SERIES: SAGE VALLEY 12 THE SHOOT OUT: TRADITION OR PLANTATION 14 BOSTON’S BEST 16 LONDON: THE BULL’S V’S THE BOAR’S 18 THE ALT RYDER CUP 20 THE LONG ISLAND CLASSIC 22 THE PRO-AM SERIES: THE GROVE 24 THE SHOOT OUT: BATTLE OF THE HUDSON 26 THE SHOOT OUT: LONDON 28 THE WORLD TEAM CUP 30 EUROPEAN COUPLES CLASSIC 32 THE SHOOT OUT: CHICAGO 34 THE CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE 36 2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 38 TORONTO CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP 40 THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 42 THE PRO-AM SERIES: ST. ANDREWS 44 THE CALIFORNIA PARS & STARS WITH JOHNNY MILLER 46 THE CHICAGO MEMBER GUEST 48 FATHER-SON / PARENT-CHILD 50 WINGED FOOT 52 THE PRO-AM SERIES: BLACK WOLF RUN 54 MATCH VERSUS SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB 56 PARS WITH THE STARS: NEW YORK 58 THE SHOOT OUT: TORONTO 60 MAGICAL MICHIGAN 62 LONDON: PARS WITH THE STARS 64 THE FOUNDERS CUP 66 TURNBERRY, PRESTWICK AND TROON 70 THE NAPA CHALLENGE WITH THOMAS KELLER 72 KINLOCH & RTJ 74 THE WORLD CLUB CUP 76 THE PRO-AM SERIES: SHESHAN GC SHANGHAI 78 THE SCOTTSDALE CUP 80 FOUR SEASONS COSTA RICA (COUPLE’S CUP) 82

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THE MIAMI MEMBER-GUEST: 23rd FebruaryMiami, Florida, USA.

Our events season starts with an escape to the Sunshine State to play one of the finest private clubs in Southern Florida. This 18-hole one day member guest witnesses two 12-man teams competing over 18 holes followed by cocktails and dinner in one of Miami’s finest eateries.

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PARS & FAST CARS: 25th – 26th FebruaryPalm Springs, California, USA.

This two-day local member guest event is different from any other event on the 2015 Schedule.

In addition to two rounds on some of the Palm Springs finest private clubs we will also enjoy an afternoon at the Thermal Club – a private race track – where attendees will get the chance to test their skills in a variety of super-fast cars around the track!

PALM BEACH:The Bears v The Boars 2nd – 3rd MarchMiami, Florida, USA.

This enchanting two day 36-hole event provides Eden Club Members and guests the chance to tee it up at one of Palm Beach’s most exclusive private clubs in a match with a special flavour. Eden Club members who are also Bear’s Club members will form a team of other Palm Beach residents as they take on a national Eden Club team. The first 18-holes take place on the afternoon of the 2nd March followed by cocktails and dinner together. The final 18-holes will take place the following morning, after which the victors will be congratulated over lunch.

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STREAMSONG: 27th – 29th MarchOrlando, Florida, USA.

For those that have not yet been, the Streamsong resort provides one of the finest golfing experiences in North America with two extraordinary linksstyle courses. Built on an old phosphate mine there are no other golf resorts like Streamsong, with both the Red and Blue courses specifically designed to be walked, allowing you to take in the incredible sights, sounds and settings. The unique golfing masterpieces designed by the renowned Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, and Tom Doak are like nothing you have ever played in America before.

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THE MASTERS: 9th – 12th AprilAugusta, Georgia, USA.

It is often referred to as golf’s finest spectator event and those that have been before will already know why. First and foremost the best Major of the year, The Masters, held on Augusta’s hallowed grounds is an outstanding experience and travelling with The Eden Club will enhance this even further! Our Masters offering includes exclusive use of luxurious private homes all within minutes of the course and access to the course each day. At night we will gather in a relaxed style at one house to share stories and enjoy each other’s company. The option to dine with the group or have your own private chef cater to your every need is yours for the asking.

Three-day packages include tickets to the event, cocktail reception with Masters Celebrity, accommodation in a luxury private home, local transfers and dining. Anyone who is interested to attend needs to register urgently as we will only be buying packages for those that indicate they would like to attend.

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THE PRO-AM SERIES:Sage Valley: 13th – 14th AprilGraniteville, South Carolina, USA.

Straight after the Masters we head to Sage Valley Golf Club located just outside of Augusta, Georgia. The Tom Fazio designed course is surrounded by several thousand acres of preserved southern pine forest providing a sensational setting for the first of the Pro-Am Series events.

At the first of our Pro-am Series events 32 members and guests are guaranteed to play with Top 100 PGA Tour pros and Senior PGA Tour golfing legends in special private events staged all over the world.

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THE SHOOT OUT: Tradition or Plantation 20th AprilPalm Desert, California, USA.

Twenty-four two-man teams compete over 27 holes (3x 9-holes) in a knock out tournament with a difference. Each player places $100 into the pot and the purse for the day equals $4,800. All teams compete off 50% of the combined handicap. The teams are split in to two sides of the draw where every shot helps determine your final place. In each match you gain half a point for a tied hole, 2 points for a hole that’s won and 3 points for match victory.

Round 1 witnesses each team competing over nine holes to go through as winners in Round 2. In Round 2 the 12 victors from each match play another team of winners in the same half of the draw and the losers will play another defeated team. In round 3 the final round teams will compete over nine holes to go through into the play-offs. The 3 teams from each half of the draw will advance to play in one of the key final matches, with the teams from either side of the draw playing in the 1st and 2nd place play-off, 3rd and 4th place play off, the 5th and 6th place play off and so on. In the play-offs the teams with most points from all their matches determines their play-off contest, but the top 3 play-off matches can only be contested by teams that have won all their matches! In the final match which is sudden death, both teams compete for a cash prize plus bragging rights with the losers walking away with nothing!

Play-off Prizes

1st v 2nd $1400

3rd v 4th $1000

5th v 6th $600

7th v 8th $400

9th v 10th $350

11th v 12th $300

13th v 14th $250

15th v 16th $200

17th v 18th $150

19th v 20th $100

21st v 22nd $50

23rd v 24th Teaching video / Wooden Spoon

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BOSTON’S BEST: TBCBoston, Massachusetts, USA.

The first of our 2015 classic eventswitnesses a rare opportunity to playone of America’s most sort after privateclub. This beautiful two-day 36-hole eventwill allow 20 members and guests thechance to compete in a two-man best ballcompetition. Our second round will beheld at another New England gem.

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LONDON: The Bulls v The Boars 12th MayLondon, England.

Our first London Member Guest of the season follows a popular theme, the boys from the City fending off a challenge from non-city members over 18-holes at one of London’s finest private clubs.

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THE ALTERNATIVE RYDER CUP: 15th – 17th MaySt Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

Just like our professional counterparts, this by-invitation Ryder Cup event engages two teams captained by two of the Club’s more experienced campaigners. The United States team will once again take on 8 Members and guests from the UK, Ireland and Europe. This 72-hole event played on the Old Course, Kingsbarns, and the New Course, is where history and reputations are made! Three fine evening engagements at Pittormie Castle shared with playing partners and competitors alike make this intimate event a magical experience!

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THE LONG ISLAND CLASSIC: 18th – 20th MayLong Island, New York, USA.

Our most popular classic on this year’s calendar includes some of America’s finest private destinations where two-man teams compete over 54-holes over three days. Our annual classic event includes three outstanding courses, creating a combination of the very best golf the Hamptons has to offer. Once again the spectacular Nicklaus-Doak creation, Sebonack also acting as basecamp with our second round at one of America’s private gems, Maidstone. Our final round of this golfing feast is at a world renowned course not to be missed!

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THE PRO-AM SERIES:The Grove: 25th – 26th MayWatford, Hertfordshire, England.

Following the BMW PGA Championship, the second event from the Pro-Am Series will see 4 top PGA Tour Pro’s and 4 Top Senior Tour Legends play over two-days with 32 special guests at one of England’s finest luxury golf resorts, The Grove. Created by the distinguished international course designer Kyle Philips, The Grove follows the great traditions of British golf course architecture and is a course fit for champions. Another outstanding location for the Pro-Am Series!

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THE SHOOT OUT: Battle on the Hudson 8th JuneNew York, New York, USA.


Round 1 witnesses each team competing over nine holes to go through as winners in Round 2. In Round 2 the 12 victors from each match play another team of winners in the same half of the draw and the losers will play another defeated team. In round 3 the final round teams will compete over nine holes to go through into the play-offs. The 3 teams from each half of the draw will advance to play in one of the key final matches’ with the teams from either side of the draw playing in the 1st and 2nd place play-off, 3rd and 4th place play off, the 5th and 6th place play off and so on. In the play-offs the teams with most points from all their matches determines their play-off contest, but the top 3 play-off matches can only be contested by teams that have won all their matches! In the final match which is sudden death, both teams compete for a cash prize plus bragging rights with the losers walking away with nothing!

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THE SHOOT OUT: London 15th JuneLondon, England.

Twenty-four two-man teams compete over 27 holes (3x 9-holes) in a knock out tournament with a difference. Each player places £100 into the pot and the purse for the day equals £4,800. All teams compete off 50% of the combined handicap. The teams are split in to two sides of the draw where every shot helps determine your final place. In each match you gain half a point for a tied hole, 2 points for a hole that’s won and 3 points for match victory.


Play-off Prizes

1st v 2nd £1400

3rd v 4th £1000

5th v 6th £600

7th v 8th £400

9th v 10th £350

11th v 12th £300

13th v 14th £250

15th v 16th £200

17th v 18th £150

19th v 20th £100

21st v 22nd £50

23rd v 24th Teaching video / Wooden Spoon

THE WORLD TEAM CUP: 18th – 19th JuneSt Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

In June eighteen teams from all over the world will once again make their way to St Andrews, Scotland to participate in the World Team Cup. This year we will be heading to Crail Balcomie Links on an exclusive use basis for two days to host this magical event. With the Canadian team defending their title, this hugely popular format of 5 nine-hole matches plus a sudden death playoff for the top five teams, creates pressure seldom experienced in amateur golf. The welcome reception and annual barbecue on the terrace at Pittormie are two special nights in the year – so get your partners and book your places fast!

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EUROPEAN COUPLES CLASSIC: 21st – 23rd JuneParis, France.

Paris at the end of spring and early summer is always very special! It’s also now on the world golf map as the future venue for the 2018 Ryder Cup. Our Couples Classic ensures a very special experience with three exceptional golf courses and a superb base in the centre of Paris – something you just can’t miss. Morfontaine long considered one of the most prestigious private golf clubs in Europe, is complemented by the newly renovated Paris International and the venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup Paris National. The golf is matched by first class accommodation at Le Bristol hotel in the heart of Paris’ fashion and arts district! Add to this to a few nights of fun combining one special night of three star Michelin star cuisine plus the fabulous shopping and sightseeing….it’s enough to drive you ‘en Seine!

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THE SHOOT OUT: Chicago25th – 26th JuneChicago, Illinois, USA.

Our first Chicago event of the year takes place at one of Chicago’s most lauded privateClubs and will provide a stern test for our Shoot-out.

Twenty-four two-man teams compete over 27 holes (3x 9-holes) in a knock out tournament with a difference. Each player places $100 in to the pot and the purse for the day equals $4,800. All teams compete off 50% of the combined handicap. The teams are split in to two sides of the draw where every shot helps determine your final place. In each match you gain half a point for a tied hole, 2 points for a hole that’s won and 3 points for match victory.

Round 1 witnesses each team competing over nine holes to go through as winners in Round 2. In Round 2 the 12 victors from each match play another team of winners in the same half of the draw and the losers will play another defeated team. In round 3rd the final round teams will compete over nine holes to go through in to the playoffs.

The 3 teams from each half of the draw will advance to play in one of the key final matches’ with the teams from either side of the draw playing in the 1st and 2nd place playoff, 3rd and 4th place play off, the 5th and 6th place play off and so on. In the play-offs the teams with most points from all their matches determines their play-off contest, but the top 3 play-off matches can only be contested by teams that have won all their matches!

In the final match which is sudden death, both teams compete for a cash prize plusbragging rights with the losers walking away with nothing!

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THE CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE:TBC, JunePebble Beach & Spyglass Hill, California, USA.

Our 36-hole, local member guest event at the beautiful Pebble Beach, will witness a 12 man So-Cal team take on the No-Cal team for the California Challenge Cup. With each team playing four nine-hole matches against different opponents, the format changes after the first nine holes each day to foursomes (alternate shot). After 18-holes on day one both teams will retire for cocktails and a fine dinner sampling beautiful Californian wines in preparation for the second days play.

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FEBRUARY23rd The Miami Member-Guest, La Gorce 18-Hole 20 Local Member – Guest25th – 26th Pars & Fast Cars, Madison, Quarry & Thermal, La Quinta, CA 36-Hole 24 Local Member – Guest

MARCH2nd – 3rd Palm Beach - The Bears v’s The Boars 36-Hole 8v8 Member – Guest 27th – 29th Streamsong, Orlando, FL 54-Hole 20 Member – Guest

APRIL7th – 12th The Masters, Augusta National, GA Hospitality 20 Member – Guest 13th – 14th The Pro-Am Series, Sage Valley, GA 36-Hole 24 Member – Guest20th The Shoot Out, Tradition or Plantation, Palm Springs CA 3 x 9-Hole 24 Member – Guest

MAYTBC Boston’s Best 36-Hole 20 Member – Guest12th London - The Bull’s v’s The Boar’s 18-Hole 12v12 Local Member – Guest15th – 17th The Alt Ryder Cup, (USA v UK & Europe), St Andrews 4 x 18 Holes 8v8 Member – Guest 18th – 20th The Long Island Classic, NY 36-Hole 32 Member – Guest 25th – 26th The Pro-Am Series, The Grove 36-Hole 24 Member – Guest

JUNE8th The Shoot Out, Battle on the Hudson, NY 3 x 9-Hole 24 Local Member – Guest15th The Shoot Out, London 3 x 9-Hole 24v2 Local Member – Guest18th – 19th The World Team Cup: St Andrews, Scotland 5 x 9-Hole 12x4 Members + 3 Guests21st – 23rd European Couples Classic: Paris 6 x 9-Hole 40 Couples Invitational * 25th – 26th The Chicago Shoot Out 36-Hole 24 Local Member – GuestTBC The California Challenge, Pebble Beach, CA 18-Hole 24 Local Member – Guest

JULY16th Toronto Chapter Championship, Toronto GC 18-Hole 32 Local Member – Guest13th – 19th The Open Championship, St Andrews Hospitality 100 Member Guest*

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KEY* The event is designed for couples, or both male and female competitorsMatch 8 to 12 man competition versus another club. Members may bring one guest if availability permitsMember Guest Members may bring one to three male or female guestsMen’s Member Guest Male orientated event. Male members may bring one to three male guestsFather-Son Father-son / parent-child tournament. Others may participate, but cannot win the competitionN.B. MorelocaleventstobeannouncedthroughEventsDepartmentandRegionalOffices.Datesmaybesubjecttochange..

20th – 21st The Pro-Am Series, St Andrews 36-Hole 32 Member Guest*27th The California Pars & Stars with Johnny Miller 18-Hole 16 Local Member – Guest*27th – 29th Father-Son/Parent-Child 54-Hole 30x2 Int. Parent/Child26th – 28th The Chicago Member Guest, Canyata 36-Hole 24 Local Member – Guest

AUGUST3rd Winged Foot 36-hole 60 Member – Guest17th – 18th The Pro-Am Series, Black Wolf Run, Wisconsin 36-Hole 24 Member Guests

SEPTEMBER7th Match versus Sherwood Country Club, CA 18-Hole 12v12 Local Member – Guest10th Pars with the Stars, New York 18-Hole 24 Local Member – Guest16th The Shoot Out, Coppinwood GC, Toronto 3 x 9-Hole 36 Member – Guest *TBC Magical Michigan, MI 54-Hole 24 Member – Guest21st London – Pars with the Stars 18-Hole 24 Local Member – Guest

OCTOBER5th – 7th The Founders Cup, St Andrews * 54-Hole 72 Member – Guest *7th – 10th Turnberry, Prestwick and Troon, Scotland 54-Hole 24 Member – Guest 19th – 20th The Napa Challenge with Thomas Keller, CA 36-Hole 40 Local Member – Guest*TBC Kinloch & RTJ, VA 54 Holes 16 Member – Guest

NOVEMBER2nd – 3rd The World Club Cup: Riviera Country Club 4 x 9-Hole 24x4 Men’s Member – Guest 3rd – 4th The Pro-Am Series, Sheshan GC Shanghai 36 Hole 24 Member – Guest9th – 10th The Scottsdale Cup 4 x 9 Hole 36x2 Local Member – Guest*8th – 11th Four Seasons Costa Rica (Couples’ Cup) * 54-Hole 48 Couples & Guests

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TORONTO CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP:16th JulyToronto, Ontario, Canada.

It’s time for the Ontario based members to strut their stuff and in the first of our local member guest events. This 18-hole event with a fabulous reception and dinner to follow will witness a low gross, low net and senior champion emerge from the group!

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THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP EDEN CLUB HOSPITALITY PROGRAMME: 13th – 19th July St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

In July 2015 the Open returns to St Andrews for the 29th time and the world’s golfing elite will compete for the coveted title at the 144th Open Championship on the world’s most iconic golf links – the Old Course.

Our unique and exclusive hospitality options provide members and their guests access to the most luxurious and private enclave in Scotland; Pittormie Castle, just a short distance from St Andrews.

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THE PRO-AM SERIES:St. Andrews: 20th – 21st JulySt Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

After the Open Championship in St. Andrews, the third of our two-day Pro-Am Series events will start on Monday morning on a local course – will the Open Champion be among us? Once again 4 top PGA Tour Pros and 4 Top Senior Tour Legends play over two-days and 36-holes with 32 special guests with the added benefit of everyone being based at Pittormie Castle for some of the finest days of the year.

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THE CALIFORNIA PARS & STARSWITH JOHNNY MILLER27th JulyTBC, California, USA.

The first of our Pars with the Stars events kicks off with legendry major winner and golf commentator Johnny Miller hosting a small group for 18-holes and a wonderful dinner. To add spice to the occasion the format for the event ensure only pars and birdies count. The winner will have the most of either on the day in order to scoop up the prizes!

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THE CHICAGO MEMBER GUEST:26th – 28th JulyCanyata, Illinois, USA.

Our second Chicago event of the year takes 32 privileged members and guests to the new highly acclaimed Canyata Golf Club – a new entrant into the Golf Digest Top 100. This 36-hole event takes place on the afternoon of the 27th and the morning of the 28th July.

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FATHER-SON / PARENT-CHILD: 27th July – 29th JulyOakmont Country Club, Laurel Valley Golf Club & Latrobe Country Club

The Father-Son (Parent-Child) competition is an established annual event which is always well attended – it’s as much about the bonding, competing, mixing with other Father/Sons as playing combinations of courses that have staged one of the Majors. This year we head to North America’s finest, Oakmont Country Club, Laurel Valley, and Arnold Palmer’s Latrobe Country Club. Consistently ranked in America’s Top 100 courses, situated in the rolling hills outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oakmont remains possibly the most difficult courses in North America, renowned for its 210 deep bunkers with its trademark church pews, its fast and firm slick greens that slope away from the player, and tight fairways requiring the greatest accuracy. Considered by some to be Dick Wilson’s consummate design, Laurel Valley was founded by a group that included Arnold Palmer and is also a regular feature in the Top 100 courses in the US. Combined with Latrobe Country Club, the home of Arnold Palmer, this is the perfect golfing trio to create memories of a lifetime. This 54-hole event is designed for 24 Father-Son (Parent-Child) teams (age 11+) who will compete over three days of 18-hole best-ball matches. The format enables you to play with lots of teams of similar age groups and share time with everyone.

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WINGED FOOT:3rd AugustNew York, USA.

This rare opportunity offers the chance to play two of the Golf Digest top 100 courses in one day, under competition format at the exclusive private golf club, Winged Foot! Designed by A. W. Tillinghast, Winged Foot has hosted five U.S. Open championships, in addition the East and West courses have combined to host six other USGA championships, offering the best players in the world a spectacular test of golf which will now be available for you and a guest to enjoy this outstanding experience!

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THE PRO-AM SERIES:Black Wolf Run: 17th – 18th AugustSheboygan, Wisconsin, USA.

The fourth event from the 2015 Pro-Am Series heads to the outstanding location of Whistling Straits - Blackwolf Run, one of the greatest championship resort courses in the US. It’s your final chance to tee it up with one of the 4 top PGA Tour Pro’s and 4 Top Senior Tour Legends playing over two-days with 32 special guests. In addition to daily team competitions there will also be 36-hole low-gross and 36-hole low-net prizes enabling amateurs a rare chance to compete for serious prizes, shot for shot against the pros.

MATCH VERSUS SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB:7th SeptemberThousand Oaks, California, USA.

Our classic combination of 18 holes, cocktails, fine wines, cigars and a great dinner for two sides of 12 all coming from a similar background are the bedrock of great days out with the club for members between 40 to 60. Making great new contacts, competing on behalf of the club on one of California’s finest private clubs is what makes the club special.

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PARS WITH THE STARS: New York:10th SeptemberBayonne, New York, USA.

Our second New York event of the year witnesses yet another golfing legend joining us for the day at one of the New York’s finest clubs. Once again as will be the case at all our Pars with the Stars events the format for the day ensures only pars and birdies count. The winner will have the most of either in order to take home the prizes!

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THE SHOOT OUT: Toronto:16th SeptemberToronto, Ontario, Canada.



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MAGICALMICHIGANTBC, SeptemberMichigan, USA.

Idolised by everyone these three golfing gems in Michigan offer three spectacular days of golf at the end of summer with all three courses ranked by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine alike. This 54-hole sojourn will have aficionados waxing lyrical about some of the finest courses in the mid-west.

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LONDON: PARS WITH THE STARS21st SeptemberLondon, England.

Our second London event of the year witnesses PGA Tour player David Howell, Ryder Cup winner, 2013 Dunhill Links Champion and regular TV commentator hosting a day for 32 local members and guests.

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THE FOUNDERS CUP: 5th – 7th OctoberSt Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

Come join the celebrations at The Eden Club’s most spectacular event of the year! Play three of the world’s finest links courses - The Old Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns – right after the Dunhill Links Championship. Our annual Gala Dinner witnesses male members wearing local Scottish formal dress (yes kilts) to our black-tie event where our evening’s entertainment is rounded off with a hilarious video revealing the habits and faults of those participating. This fabulous three-day event witnesses 72 golfers competing off 75% of their handicap over 54-holes, for the honour of becoming the Men’s and Ladies’ Founders Champion for the year. This is much more than an event: it’s one of the finest golfing experiences on the golfing calendar! If you have not yet played in a Founders Cup make 2015 the year!

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THE FOUNDERS CUP: 5th – 7th October ContinuedSt Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

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TURNBERRY, PRESTWICK AND TROON: 7th – 10th OctoberSouth Ayrshire, Scotland

Following the Founders Cup for those wishing to extend their trip and incorporate another very special part of Scotland, we head to South Ayrshire. Over the three days we play the very best of traditional Scottish golf along the famous golfing coast. The historic Prestwick Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world which inaugurated the first Open Championship in 1860. At Turnberry the Ailsa course is a legend in the world game and hosted the Open Championship four times. And finally Royal Troon, a true test of the best professional and amateur golfers in the world and is now a regular on the Open circuit. This is links golf at its most challenging and its most exciting. This extraordinary 54-hole combo rounds off a superb few days of autumnal golf.

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THE NAPA CHALLENGE WITH THOMAS KELLER:19th – 20th OctoberSonoma, California, USA. This magical 36-hole event is set in the hills of northern Sonoma County, California, Mayacama provides a unique and extraordinary experience. The Jack Nicklaus signature course is arguably one of California’s finest, consistently ranked among the US Top 100 by Golf Digest. Our special trip to the Wine Country will be hosted by golf enthusiast Thomas Keller one of America’s greatest chefs at his landmark restaurant, The French Laundry. In addition our partners for this event the Napa Valley Reserve will delight those attending with some fabulous wines.

KINLOCH & RTJ: TBC, OctoberVirginia, USA.

This two day foray to one of the country’s most scenic spots at the most picturesque time of the year ends with a night out in the Capital. Ranked in the Golf Digest Top 100 you’ll soon see why Kinloch has won the over the raters so quickly. Having made all the effort to get here we will enjoy two rounds either side of lunch at Kinloch on day one. Next up on the shores of Lake Manassas RTJ Golf Club offers one of the finest golfing experiences in the country having hosted 4 Presidents Cups.

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THE WORLD CLUB CUP: 2nd – 3rd NovemberPacificPalisades,California,USA.

This two-day Club competition has become the most popular annual event in the events calendar. The magnificent Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, one of the finest courses in North America, plays host to this internationalteam event with 21 teams representing some of the finest clubs in the world. Each four-man team consists of one invited Eden Club member acting as a Captain, and in turn, they invite three guests to make up their team (amateurs only). This hugely popular format of 4 nine-hole matches plus a sudden death play-off for the top 5 teams, played out via alternate shot, under match play format creates pressure seldom experienced in amateur golf.

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THE PRO-AM SERIES:Sheshan GC Shanghai: 3rd – 4th NovemberShanghai, China.

This spectacular Asian opportunity will witness a Pro-Am Series event right after the HSBC in Shanghai. It’s your only chance of the year to tee it up with one of 4 top PGA Tour Pros and 4 Top Senior Tour Legends playing over two-days with 32 special guests at one of China’s finest private Clubs. In addition to daily team competitions there will also be 36-hole low-gross and 36-hole low-net prizes enabling amateurs a rare chance to compete for serious prizes, shot for shot against the pros.

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THE SCOTTSDALE CUP:9th – 10th NovemberScottsdale, Arizona, USA.

Much like the World Club Cup the California Cup witnesses 48 two-man teams coming together for two days, two nine hole matches per day plus the added bonus or a sudden death shoot out for the winners of each flight. With members representing some of California’s finest private club this new event is destined to become the most popular event for California based members each year.

FOUR SEASONS COSTA RICA (Couples Cup:) 8th – 11th NovemberPeninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Our annual Couples’ Cup is a hugely popular few days of fun, golf and wonderful social gatherings staged at one of the world’s most iconic destinations catering to couples of all ability regardless of their golfing handicap. Overlooking the blue Pacific waters and the natural beauty of the rainforest, the villas at Peninsula Papagayo provide the ultimate luxurious retreat. This wonderful three day 54-hole event involves three rounds at the Arnold Palmer designed Four Seasons Costa Rica golf course. This event is perfect for golfers of all levels with pairs matched into flights depending on the female handicap. So there is no need to be self-conscious, the objective is to relax, have a great time and lots of fun! There’s no excuse, treat yourselves to a magical get away at one of the most spectacular resorts in the world!

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Contact the Events TeamGlobal Events Manager; Tamsin Olney

email: [email protected] call on +44 (0) 207 855 5128

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