Hosted Trips & Tournaments

Everything is handled for you...
all you need to think about is your golf and your leisure time!

Hosted Trips:
We'll meet you at the luggage carrousel and direct you to the private motor coach that will take you to your hotel or resort. Pre-reserved tee times, cocktail parties and evening events such as dinners or poolside barbeques are all part of your "No Hassles" golf trip!

Costa del Sol Golf Adventure (March 3-10, 2012) Spain's Costa del Sol has become famous as the home of Seve Ballesteros, Sergio Garcia and Jose-Maria Olazabal. Spring comes very early to the Costa del Sol making this a perfect time to escape the last throws of winter in the Midwest!

Join Dick "give me 14 strokes" Noyes, of Gateway Golf Vacations, as he hosts this unique adventure. Dick has, over the years, hosted numerous groups to this gorgeous seaside area on the Mediterranean and will be looking forward to having you join him this time!

This Costa del Sol Golf Adventure includes:

6 nights in a superior room at Hotel Andalucia Plaza (double occupancy)
Full English Breakfast daily
Welcome cocktail reception with entertainment
4 rounds of golf at Los Flamingos, Los Naranjos, Alcaidesa and Almenara
Optional round of golf at Valderama (must have proof of USGA handicap of 24 or lower.)
Alternative Agenda for non-golfing spouses/significant others
A post-golf "pub afternoon" at the jet-set yacht harbour in Marbella
Optional sightseeing tours to Granada; Tangier, Morocco; and other local attractions
Gala Farewell dinner with premium Spanish wines
All ground transportation, luggage handling and club storage
All hotel taxes and cart fees at all courses (Caddies optional)
Local hosts to suggest free time dining and activities
Post-program extensions - locally and throughout Europe

$1,299 per person.

Final arrangements are still being made. Dates, price and inclusions shown above are tentative and subject to adjustment. A Trip Information Meeting will be held in June... if you would like to be included on the Meeting Notification List - or to receive updates on this trip, E-mail Dick.

Here is more on Golf in the Costa del Sol.

Tournament Trips:
We present competitive golf for players of all skill levels (generally for 24 USGA handicaps to "scratch") in these special trips. These events are strictly designed for friendly & fun competition and focus upon comeraderie. As with our "Hosted Trips", everything is arranged for you as part of our "no hassles" philosophy!

Fun tournament events.
Placement Prizes.
Cocktail receptions, dinners and other events.
A local host is on hand to coordinate all events.

Here are our current offerings:

Special Group Tournament in Ireland. (September 18-24, 2012) Register your two-person team (or teams) for this SPECIAL HOSTED EVENT on the Emerald Isle this fall. Men with USGA handicaps of 24 and under and women with USGA handicaps of 28 and under will compete in this 5-round tournament played at Donegal, Carne, Enniscrone and County Sligo. Everything is handled for you... tournament tee-times, lodging, dinners, cocktail parties, luxury motorcoach transportation throughout and prizes! (This trip is limited to 50 North American golfers so act quickly!) Ask for details.

2011 Solheim Cup (September 21-26, 2012) Be part of this year's Solheim Cup with our Special 5-night package. Stay at the 4-Star Bewley's Ballsbridge Hotel and attend all four days of play at the Kileen Castle Golf Course. Package includes Full Irish Breakfast daily, all transportation and taxes. Ask for details.

The Aloha Team Classic (October 2012) This Maui tournament features a Ryder Cup-style format for 2-person teams of all skill levels. This is one of the most festive golf events you will ever be a part of! Check the details.

E-mail Dick for details.

For more information on any of these trip packages,
send us a Trip Request or just an E-mail Message.