The Concession Golf Club, The Members Club at Ritz-Carlton named host sites
SARASOTA, Fla. – The inaugural Laser Link Member/Caddie National Tournament will be held Nov. 6-8 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club and The Concession Golf Club in Sarasota, Fla.
In the world of golf, an experienced caddie not only carries a player’s bag & makes club selections, but is aware of the challenges and obstacles of the golf course being played, along with the best strategy in playing it, and becomes a player’s indispensable partner often giving insightful advice and moral support.
Although a staple on the professional tours, very few golfers get to experience the caddie/player relationship unless they are fortunate to be a member of a private golf course or resort. On both accounts a unique bond develops between a caddie and a player/member.
The award-winning Ritz-Carlton and The Concession Golf Clubs will honor those special relationships when 24 teams compete for the Laser Link Member/Caddie National Tournament championship title. The Member/Caddie format will be a four-person team consisting of three members and one caddie. Scoring will be determined from the two best balls out of four net scores based on 80 percent handicap.
“Members of clubs around the country develop special bonds with their caddies similar to that of a PGA professionals and their caddies,” stated Glen Murray, Director of Golf for The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club. “This tournament is a fun way to bring players and their caddies together to compete side by side against other like-minded golfers from all over the country.”
The practice round for the two-day tournament begins Nov. 6 with tee times available from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Golfers will play either at The Ritz-Carlton Members Club or The Concession Golf Club. The day concludes with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m.
The first round of the tournament is Nov. 7 at The Ritz-Carlton Members Club with a shotgun start at noon. The final round is the following day at The Concession Golf Club at 10:30 a.m., lunch buffet at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at noon. Scoring, cocktails, dinner and awards will follow on the Event Lawn of The Concession.
Entry fee is $895 per person or $2,685 per team (caddie’s entry is complimentary). The entry fee includes all golf, cart, reception and awards ceremony.
Accommodations are available at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota with room rates starting at $169 per night, based upon availability. For more information or reservations, please visit www.MemberCaddie.com or contact Event Coordinator Michelle Masse at 941.309.2900 or Michelle.Masse@RitzCarlton.com.
About The Ritz-Carlton
The Members Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota opened in January 2006 and was recognized as “Best of the Best” by Robb Report magazine, named one of Golf Magazine’s 10 Best New Courses of the year for 2007, and is rated on Golf Digest’s Top 30 Courses in Florida, 2011 List. The Members Golf Club features a par 72, 18-hole championship golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio and is available exclusively for the use of members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club and guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The pleasure of this remarkable course is enhanced by the uncompromising standards of course conditioning and service found only at the best private clubs. For more information, please call 941-309-2008.
About Laser Link
Laser Link Golf is the producer of the Laser Link Distance System, the revolutionary distance measurement system designed specifically for golf. The laser-based system utilizes two components – a handheld laser rangefinder and a flagstick-based reflector – to determine the exact distance to the flagstick. Laser Link Golf products include the popular QuickShot™ rangefinder, the Red Hot rangefinder, the SmartStick™ reflector system, and the Smarty™ flagstick reflector. The System is designed to speed up play and add enjoyment to the game. It is in use at more than 2,800 private clubs around the country, and several more daily fee courses. New this year is the CartLink System – the affordable cart-mounted GPS alternative that golf courses can install without breaking the budget. Laser Link Golf is based in Madison, WI, and is owned and operated by many of the same individuals that started SoftSpikes®. They are involved in Laser Link Golf for the same reason they got involved in SoftSpikes® – both are good for the game! www.laserlinkgolf.com.
About the Concession Golf Club
The Concession Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus in association with Tony Jacklin, is located Sarasota, Fla. This 7,470 yard par-72 championship layout is set on 520 acres of ruggedly pristine land dotted with massive oaks and majestic pines unique to Florida. The Concession was named Golf Digest’s “Best New Private Course” (2006). Other accolades include: GOLFWEEK’s “Top 100 Best Modern Courses” (2010 & 2011); GOLFWEEK’s “Best Residential Courses” (2011); Golf Digest’s “Best in State” 2011-2012; GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses” (U.S./2009); Golf Digest’s “75 Best Practice Areas” (2009). For more information, visit www.theconcession.com or call 941-322-1922.
Contact:
RITZ-CARLTON:
Suzanne Willis
Director of Public Relations
941-309-2043
suzanne.willis@ritzcarlton.com
THE CONCESSION:
Holly Geoghegan
President
Golf Marketing Services 321-303-9684
holly@golfmarketinginc.com
