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CARIBBEAN EDUCATION CUP A Pro Am Golf Tournament. Caribbean Education Cup. Mission : To raise money for The CHTA Education Foundation and to promote the Caribbean as a golfing destination. Format for Tournament. Caribbean Club PRO-AM Golf Tournament
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Caribbean Education Cup Mission: To raise money for The CHTA Education Foundation and to promote the Caribbean as a golfing destination.
Format for Tournament • Caribbean Club PRO-AM Golf Tournament • All tournaments will be played at the same time (September 19-21, 2010) • Open to all CHTA member islands • Multiple tournament sites – each site hosts a 3 day tournament • Practice round and 2 playing rounds, with an awards ceremony on the evening of the final round • Teams will consist of 4 players (1 professional and 3 amateurs) • Tournament will be marketed to promote golf pros bringing a team of 3 amateurs from their club or area • For groups of amateurs with no paired pro, PGA Magazine can arrange for a professional from the US to join the group • Each tournament will have a champion (scoring will be based on a handicap system) • Golf Course Owners/Operators will be responsible for organizing the tournament
Benefits • Fundraising for the CHTA Education Foundation • Increases exposure to Caribbean golf, golf destinations • Advertising opportunities for island, golf club, hotels • Provides revenue in the slow season for hospitality participants
Event Dates • Saturday, September 18, 2010 – Arrive • Sunday, September 19, 2010 – Practice Round • Monday, September 20, 2010 – First Day of Tournament • Tuesday, September 21, 2010 – Second Day of Tournament and Awards Function • Wednesday, September 22, 2010 – Departure
CHTA Organizing members and Strategic Partners • Ken Bauer, President and CEO of Bauer International • Kirk Pagenkopf, Publisher and Executive Vice President of PGA Magazine • Tom Pas, President of Pas Purchasing for Tourism Marketing and Director for CHTA Education Foundation • Jim Weitkamp, Vice President of Harbor Linen and one of the Directors for Allied member of CHTA • Matt Norton, Leader, Global Resort, Hospitality and Planned Development Team, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP • Robert Prewitt, Dana Communications • Sydney Wolf, Puerto Rico Golf Association • Jim Ward, Premier Golf, Inc.