Where We Play...
Château Course
This beautiful championship course with contoured fairways, thick Bermuda roughs, and strategically placed lakes and ponds opened in July 1989. Built on 170 acres of the finest terrain, the 7,030 yard layour of the Château Course, designed by Denis Griffiths, plays to a par 71. Winding along three lakes and two creeks, water comes into play on ten of the 18 holes while 87 bunkers give definition and character to the course.
Woodlands Course
The Woodlands, also designed by Griffiths, opened in 1996. Many consider this course to be the most picturesque of the three championship layouts. The stunning 6,735 yard, par 72 course has numerous elevations presenting memorable views of sparkling lakes and tree-lined holes to give players a blissful feeling of solitude.
Where We Sleep...
Château Élan Winery & Resort
Château Élan is like a mirage rising out of the early morning light, located 40 minutes north from Atlanta and set on 3,500 acres of manicured vineyards and meadows. The rolling hills and vistas of natural beauty act as the perfect setting for this 16th-century style French chateau surrounded by the finest winery and some of the best golf courses in Georgia.
Château Élan is a complete resort, where European luxury blends with Southern hospitality at the 274-room inn and spa with private villas, golf courses, and an equestrian center. There is a subtle blend of sophistication that defines Château Élan from other world class properties - its uncompromising attention to detail, high standards of guest services and phenomenal golf are maintained without exception!
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The Trip
Friday, Apr-08-11: Arrive Atlanta
Fly into Atlanta Airport and transfer by private luxury sedan to Château Élan. Meet your Horizon & Co. guide at the hotel check-in, and spend the rest of the evening at your leisure. Try a pint of Guinness at Paddy's Irish Pub (an authentic brick by brick replication of a Dublin Pub).
Overnight at the Château Élan.
Meals: None.
Saturday, Apr-09-11: The Masters
Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30am for a 2 1/2 hours morning transfer to Augusta National. Breakfast will be served on board the coach and to ensure a speedy (and memorable!) arrival, a police escort will guides us through the traffic in Augusta. On arrival at the course, make your way to the private hospitality area for a brief orientation and to receive your Masters Patrons Badge, one of the world's most coveted tickets for any event, sporting or otherwise. Spend the rest of the day following your favourite world-class golfers across the pristine contours of the emerald course as they pursue the hallowed green jacket, or escape the crowds and enjoy a bounty of gourmet refreshments in our private hospitality room. The plentiful array of fresh seafood, grilled meats, sandwiches on home-baked breads, local cheeses and an ongoing open bar is sure to satisfy the gastronomes in the crowd. After the last put has dropped meet at the hospitality pavilion to return your Patron's Badge. Board our coach for the 2 1/2 hour transfer back to Château Élan (there will be plenty of libations on board!). Share your tales of the tournament over a nightcap in the hotel.
Overnight at the Château Élan.
Meals: All day hospitality in Augusta.
Sunday, Apr-10-11: Golf the Château Course
Sleep in this morning and then tee off at The Château Course for a round of 18 holes. This beautiful 7,030 yard, par 71 course, with contoured fairways, three lakes and two creeks opened in July, 1989. Designed by Denis Griffiths, the championship layout was instantly recognized as one of the top courses in Georgia. Water comes into play on ten of the 18 holes while 87 bunkers lend challenge and character to the lush fairways and bent grass greens. Ranked in the Zagat Survey's America's Best Golf Courses with "Very Good to Excellence" scores in all categories. A real find north of Atlanta "crisscrossed by hidden creaks" and bumping along on "hills aplenty", the namesake course is "a solid challenge for any skill level." This afternoon, take in the final "back nine on Sunday" at the Masters as we enjoy a few pints in our private viewing lounge.
Overnight at the Château Élan.
Meals: None.
Monday, Apr-11-11: Golf the Woodlands Course
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before setting out for another 18 holes on The Woodlands Course. The Woodlands was designed by Griffiths and opened in 1996. The stunning 6,735 yard, par 72 par course has numerous elevations presenting memorable views of sparkling lakes and tree-lined holes to give players a blissful feeling of solitude. Golf Digest rated the Woodlands among the best in Georgia with 4 1/2 stars. Following your game, grab a quick snack and board your mid-afternoon transfer to Atlanta airport.
Meals: None.
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