The IT & Communications Golf Challenge Thursday 6th September 2018

Venue: The Grove

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PORTINGCLASS INDUSTRY INVITATIONAL ★

★ TOURNAMENT FINAL TPC LOUISIANA NOVEMBER

2018

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Come and enjoy the 9th IT & Communications Golf Challenge played at The Grove in Hertfordshire - perfect venue to bring together some of the biggest names in the IT business.

This really exciting golf event takes place at the flawless venue of The Grove. The event is also an official qualifying round of The Sportingclass Industry Invitational and therefore the winning team from this event will represent their company in the four day final held at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans on the edge of the French Quarter. For more details, see The Prizes page.

Your day will include:• Breakfast• Premium goody bag• 18 holes of golf with buggies• Hole prizes on the day• On course activations• First prize team trip to New Orleans• Post golf drinks• BBQ dinner with awards ceremony

THE IT & COMMS GOLF CHALLENGE The Grove

A slightly later start and extended brunch period allows plenty of time to network with the other guests and enjoy the wonderful surroundings of The Grove.

The Grove has a relaxed approach when it comes to dress code. You are advised to wear “appropriate” golf attire, however they do ask that you observe the “soft spikes” policy. Shorts are permitted on course, as are short socks.

11.00 Registration & Breakfast12.15 Welcome&Briefing12.50 Two Tee start17.30 Post Golf Drinks19.00 BBQ Dinner & Awards Ceremony21.00 Guests Depart at Leisure

YOUR ITINERARY

*Timings may be subject to change

The Grove

*Timings may be subject to change

1st PRIZEA team trip to the tournament final in New Orleans.ThewinningteamwillbeflowntoTheUSAbyBritishAirwaysalongsideotherwinners and sponsors of the Invitational. Finalists will experience a four night stay at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans on the edge of the French Quarter, and three rounds of golf. One round will be played on English Turn and two rounds at TPC Louisiana.

Golf at TPC LouisianaTPC Louisiana has brought Championship golf to New Orleans. Opened only 13 years ago, since 2005 it has been proud host to The Zurich Classic, an annual event on the PGA Tour.

The breath-taking scenery at TPC Louisiana stretches over 250 acres of marshlands along the Mississippi River Delta. Beautiful cypress and oak trees, 5 lakes and over 100 bunkers make this a challenging test of golf. The signature hole on the course is the par-5 18th, where water is in play on the entire right hand side. The great blend of challenge and playability of this course means TPC Louisiana will play host to a memorable 2018 Sportingclass Industry Invitational Final.

Golf at English TurnThis Jack Nicklaus Signature Design, Par 72 Championship Golf Course presents a unique challenge to golfers of all skill levels. The property was designed with meandering lakes surrounding the golf course giving a separation from the communityandamagnificentPlantationStyleClubhousemakingyourvisitatEnglishTurn an unparalleled experience.

THE RUNNERS-UP PRIZEAll runners up teams from the qualifying events will be invited back to The Grove on Thursday 4th October to take part in The Sportingclass Open “Best of The Rest Qualifier”.ThiseventpresentsonefinalchanceofsecuringaplaceinNewOrleans.

COMPETITION HOLE PRIZESAllqualifyingeventsandfinalwillfeaturefirstclassprizesforthefollowing:

Longest DriveNearest the PinNearest the Pin in Two

THE PRIZES TPC Louisiana

The event will run as a two tee start, for which your starting hole will be announced on the morning at registration. To allow Sportingclass to be prepared for your arrival, please send through the following details by completing the attachedformwiththefollowinginformation:

Event:

TeamName:

TeamMemberNames:

Handicaps:

ChestSize:

WaistSize:

DietaryRequirements:

The event will run as a two tee start with the best 2 from 4 scores counting. Everyonewillplayoff3/4softheirfullofficialhandicap.

There will be nearest the pin, nearest the pin in two, beat the pro and longest drive competitions featuring as well as other surprises.

Scoring will be managed electronically through the buggies, however Sportingclass ask you to keep a handwritten scorecard as well.

Should you be a winning team, due to the prize at stake you are required to provideacopyofyourhandicapcertificatenolaterthantwoweeksaftertheevent.Failuretodosocouldresolveindisqualificationandtheprizebeingawarded to the runners up.

CHARITY:As part of the event each golfer is entitled to purchase and use one mulligan.All funds will be donated to charity.

Mulligans can be used on any one tee shot. They are charged at £20 and can be collected on the day of the event at registration.

INFORMATION TPC Louisiana

The Grove

ACCOMMODATIONSportingclass understand that many of you will be travelling somedistance to attend or alternatively may wish to enjoy the social element of the event so we have secured preferential rates of accommodation at The Grove (subject to availability).

If you or one of your guests wish to take advantage of these ratesplease call The Grove directly on 01923 807 807, quoting “Sportingclass” and make reference to the event.

DIRECTIONSMost satellite navigation systemsuse WD17 3NL, though someuse WD3 4TG. Please checkbefore you start your journeyThe Grove, Chandlers CrossHertfordshireWD3 4TG/WD17 3NL

Uponarrivalheadtowards“Golfat The Grove” and drive to thefront of the clubhouse wherestaffwilltakeyourclubsandvalet park your car if required.

GETTING TO THE GROVE

The Grove Golf Course

M25A41

Grove Mill Lane

Hempstead Rd

River Gade

Langleybury Ln

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The GroveCONTACTIf you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to contactSamParsonsvia:Email:samp@sportingclass.comDirectDial:02087343887Mobile:07795553429

Sportingclass look forward to welcoming you and your guests toThe Grove for what we hope will be a memorable and enjoyable day.

The qualifying events for 2018Monday 30th April - Tuesday 1st May 2018 The Sportingclass Scottish Open, Loch LomondFriday 18th May The AVIS Golf Day, The GroveThursday 24th May The American Express Classic, The GroveThursday 7th June The Salesforce Classic, The GroveTuesday 19th June The Home House Open, Stoke ParkWednesday 4thJuly TheBrandUSAGolfDay,RoyalMid-SurreyThursday 12th July The Drinks & Hospitality Golf Day, The GroveThursday 6th September The IT & Communications Golf Challenge, The GroveMonday 10th September The M Masters, Bearwood LakesThursday 13th September The Property & Construction Golf Challenge, The GroveSeptember The Exclusive Networks Golf Challenge, TBCFriday 4th October The Sportingclass Open, The Grove

November The Sportingclass Industry Invitational Final, The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans and TPC Louisiana