The 1998 California Classic Pro-Am
16th - 28th November 1998
European and American Teams Welcome!

THE GOLF COURSES
P.G.A. West Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course hosted the Grand Slam of Golf in 1992 and 1993, and provides a very enjoyable test of golf. Known for its contoured fairways, which slope into deep roughs, it also features undulating greens, surrounded by a collection of bunkers and grassy knolls.
Indian Wells Country Club dates back to 1956, however, its fame has arisen from being the host course of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic since its inception in 1960. Nestling against the mountains it provided the setting for the unique 1995 golf match between Presidents Clinton, Ford & Bush.
Indian Wells Golf Resort, designed by Ted Robinson, offers wide inviting fairways and spectacular mountain views.
P.G.A. West Stadium Course provides an exhilerating challenge. Home of the Skins Game until 1991, this superb course features the unforgettable 17th hole, “Alcatraz”, where Lee Trevino won $175,000 for a hole in one in 1987.
Desert Falls Country Club offers a beautiful blend of water, luxuriant wide fairways and intimidating contours. This mature course is designed to give golfers of all skill levels an enjoyable challenge. The large greens are approached across numerous sprawling greenside bunders, with every hole offering the choice of risk or a fair chance of the reward of a good score.

ITINERARY
Monday 16th ~ Competitors arrive late afternoon/early evening and check in to their chosen resort.

Tuesday 17th ~ Practice Round 1 will be held at Indian Wells Golf Resort East Course. A Welcome Reception and Briefing will be held in the evening.

Wednesday 18th ~ Practice Round 2 will be held at Desert Falls Country Club.

Thursday 19th ~ Free day.

Friday 20th ~ Free day - optional Country Club Challenge.

Saturday 21st ~ The Stadium Challenge - Professionals are invited to take on the Challenge, with a prize for breaking 80 - from the back, tournament tees! Amateurs will be mixed with other competitors playing stableford from more forgiving tees. Competitors arrive for the 7 night option.

Sunday 22nd ~ Free day - additional golf can be arranged. A practice round will be held at Indian Wells Golf Resort for participants in the 7 night option.

Monday 23rd ~ Tournament Round 1 of the 72-hole pro-am tournament will be held at Indian Wells Golf Resort.

Tuesday 24th ~ Tournament Round 2 will be held at PGA West Nicklaus Tournament Course. A barbecue with popular “night golf” will be held in the evening at Indian Wells Country Club.

Wednesday 25th ~ Tournament Round 3: Teams will be split into two divisions and will play a further 36-hole pro-am within these divisions. The Silver Division will play Desert Falls Country Club while the Gold Division will play Indian Wells Country Club.

Thursday 26th ~ Tournament Round 4: The Silver Division play Indian Wells Country Club, the Gold Division play Desert Falls Country Club.

Friday 27th ~ Free day - additional golf can be arranged. A Gala Dinner and Prizegiving will be held in the evening.

Saturday 28th ~ Flights depart for Europe, arriving Sunday morning. Alternatively, extend your stay to watch the Skins Game at Rancho La Quinta (28th & 29th) or continue on to Phoenix for The 1998 Arizona Classic Pro-Am!

CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION
For your stay in the Palm Springs Desert Resort choose one of the following fine properties:
INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL: This super hotel overlooks the exclusive Indian Wells Country Club. Offering 156 comfortable bedrooms and two-room suites, an award-winning swimming pool with pool bar and hot spa, a top quality restaurant and the atmospheric piano bar, "Jake's", this hotel provides a superb base for the event.
LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB: La Quinta Resort, holder of the prestigious Golf Magazina Gold Medal Award, offers 5-star service and southern hospitality. The accommodation is provided in 64-deluxe casitas located in 45-acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. The resort offers 25 sparkling swimming pools, 38 hot spas, 30 tennis courts, a beauty salon, fitness centre and a variety of shops.

COUNTRY CLUB CHALLENGE
The optional Country Club Challenge is a Ryder Cup style matchplay challenge between competitors (both amateur & profesisonal) in the California Classic and members of the exclusive Indian Wells Country Club - host course of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. The 1997 Challenge was won by the home team, who retained the "claret jug" trophy in their Clubhouse. Both the tournament and the dinner at the County Club were thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated.
Entry to this popular event is limited to 24 players, on a first-come, first-served basis, so early reservations are advised! The competition will be followed by a dinner with the member.
Country Club Challenge Entry and Dinner (Amateurs & Professionals) - £110, Dinner only - £35

PACKAGE PRICES