March 2nd to March 8th 2014

Just awaiting final pricing for 2014.  Here are the details from the previous edition:

Unbeatable value from $895 per person

Don’t miss this unique opportunity of visiting Buenos Aires, the most famous city in South America, and competing in a 72 hole individual amateur golf championship. We invite you to join a limited number of golfers and their partners from all over the world to the rth edition of the ARGENTINA INVITATIONAL, March 2013. This event is open to all golfers with registered handicaps who would like to participate in a unique, unbeatable value golf competition and holiday. Starting at $895 per person this is outstanding value thanks to the many sponsors who make this event so unforgettable. More than 100 Men and women played in the 2011 event and came from dozens of countries around the world. Athlone Golf & Sports Travel in Oak Bay is the tournament representative for Western Canada and can look after all your flight and booking arrangements, so call us soon and book your places for this unforgettable event.

Late February and early March is the perfect time to go… warm, sunny days for playing golf and for seeing all the magnificent sites in this stunning South American City. Old world cafes, colonial architecture and stylish shopping, it’s all to be found in Buenos Aires. The golf tournament itself will be played on 4 superb golf courses, including the renowned Olivos Golf club.Plenty of complimentary food and drink can be found at each event and there will be a wide range of prizes and trophies for players in all categories. Many winners and top performers will receive complimentary return invitations so there is a lot to play for !
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The Program – Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday Feb 26th – Arrival
Arrival to EZE Intl Airport in Buenos Aires. Check-in at hotels.
7:00pm Welcome Cocktail. Introduction to the event, review of the schedule, tournament categories, rules, Tee-times, etc.
Day 2:Monday February 27th – Golf
1st Golf Round at Golf Club Argentino (caddies/ trolleys) or Lagos de Palermo GC (McKenzie Design) TBA
Free evening at leisure.
Day 3: Tue Feb 28th – Golf.
2nd Golf Round: At Lagartos Golf Club (walking) or Estancias GC – TO BE ANNOUNCED
Free evening at leisure.
Day 4: Wed Feb 29th – Free Rest Day
Free evening at leisure, or to arrange a golf day.
Day 5: Thu March 1st – Golf
3rd Golf Round: Olivos Golf Club (caddies/ trolleys)
Free evening at leisure.
Day 6: Friday March 2nd – Golf
Final Golf Round: Hurlingham GC or Golf Club Argentino – TO BE ANNOUNCED
9:30 pm Farewell Prize-Giving Dinner.
Day 7: Saturday March 3rd – Departures.
Check-out by 12:00 pm for departures
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The Package

Land Services Included
– 7days / 6 nights sharing DOUBLE STD room, including buffet breakfast and taxes.
– 4 golf rounds (Tue to Fri). Including: Green Fee, warm-up balls, free drinks on the course, private transfers IN-Out Hotel/Golf Courses.
– Welcome Opening Cocktail on Sunday Feb 27th.
– Farewell prize-giving dinner (three courses w/soft and alc drinks) on Friday March 2nd
– Trophies, Prizes, Gifts raffle products from our sponsors.
– Professional video and pictures coverage of the event.
Not Included
– Air tickets to get to Buenos Aires.
– Transfers in-out from International airport to hotels.
– Any activity or service not mentioned in the “Included” list.
– Caddies: 30 usd p/round, one p/person. (MUST be pre-booked).
– Trolleys: Brand New trolleys rental for 40 USD for the whole week.
– Electric/gas carts: 30 USD per person per round, one cart for two people.
Extra Services that can be pre-booked:
– Caddies: 30 usd dollars p/round, one caddy p/person. NO carts avail. in the mentioned courses.
– City Tour of Buenos Aires (in private or regular service)
– Dinner Tango Show (including regular transfer, three courses dinner w/alc drinks)
– Football tickets to experience the Argentinean passion LIVE! (depending on the schedule)
– Practice golf rounds before, after the event, and on Wednesday FREE DAY.
– Packages to visit other destinations (ie. Patagonia, Mendoza Vineyards, Iguazu, Punta del Este).
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2012 Rates and Options (in CAD funds) all taxes and fees included
Elevage 4* Downtown
Golfer Sharing DOUBLE STD $895
Golfer on STD SINGLE occupancy $1,268
NON-Golfer Sharing $715
NON-Golfer SINGLE occupancy $1,066
Extra Night per room per night $143
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Recoleta: Etoile 4*
Golfer Sharing DOUBLE STD $988
Golfer on STD SINGLE occupancy $1,417
NON-Golfer Sharing $793
NON-Golfer SINGLE occupancy $1,196
Extra Night per room per night $160
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Recoleta: INTERSUR 4*Superior
Golfer Sharing DOUBLE STD $1,034
Golfer on STD SINGLE occupancy $1,469
NON-Golfer Sharing $832
NON-Golfer SINGLE occupancy $1,242
Extra Night per room per night $166
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Loi Suites Recoleta 4*Sup /5*
Golfer Sharing DOUBLE STD $1,164
Golfer on STD SINGLE occupancy $1,814
NON-Golfer Sharing $962
NON-Golfer SINGLE occupancy $1,625
Extra Night per room per night $228
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Alvear Palace Hotel (Luxury 5*, Recoleta)
Golfer Sharing DOUBLE STD $2,464
Golfer on STD SINGLE occupancy $4,160
NON-Golfer Sharing $2,256
NON-Golfer SINGLE occupancy $3,952
Extra Night per room per night $579
NOTE: All fares are subject to surcharges or refunds based on Foreign Exchange fluctuations.  You will be notified in advance before payments are due whether there are any variations.