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IAGTO
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
at the Rose Hall Great House - Tuesday,
June 24, 2008
Hosted
by the Rose Hall Golf Association
Rose
Hall Great House (876) 953-8150
The
IAGTO Cocktail Reception and Dinner
was held at the Rose Hall Great
House, originally built in 1770
by John Palmer. It was the eventual
home of Annie Palmer, know as the
White Witch of Rose Hall. She is
credited with doing away with three
husbands and many lovers during
her time at the the Great House.
Annie Palmer was found dead in her
bedroom in 1831. However, it is
said that her ghost/spirit is still
residing at the Rose Hall Great
House today.
If
you are in the Rose Hall, Montego
Bay area it is a spectacular
place to visit. You can tour the
Rose Hall Great House which has
been restored to its original state.
For more information about the Rose
Hall Great House, and the story
of Annie Palmer, visit the Rose
Hall Web Site linked above.
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IAGTO
Golf at the Half Moon Golf Club
- Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Hosted
by the Half Moon Golf Club
Half Moon (876) 953-2560
This
Robert Trent Jones designed classic
is located in the exquisite,
400-acre Half Moon Resort complex
near Montego Bay. Home of the Red
Stripe Pro Am, this extremely spacious
course is consistently acclaimed
as one of the top course in the
world. Difficult driving areas,
plenty of bunkering and big, undulating
greens sculpted form the foothills
of the western Jamaican coastline
give this course its flair. The
club also features the internationally
noted David Leadbetter Golf Academy
(DGLA) for golfers of all levels
who hope to improve their swing.
[Reprinted
from Jamaica Tourist Board Information]
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IAGTO
Golf at the Rose Hall Resort &
Country Club / Cinnamon Hills Golf
Club - Thursday, June 28, 2008
Hosted
by Cinnamon Hills Golf Club
Rose Hall Resort & Country
Club (876) 953-2650
Designed
by renowned golf architects Von
Hagge, Smelek and Baril,
the course opened in April of 2001.
It immediately passed the test by
hosting the Caribbean Classic Golf
Championships. Cinnamon Hill offers
mountain, island and ocean views
that will impress even the most
seasoned golfer. The course plays
from sea level to 900 feet above
and is blessed with refreshing daily
trade winds. 18th century sugar
mill ruins, aqueducts and stone
walls run throughout the course.
The caddies, aside from helping
with every shot, can also give you
a little history as you pass through
the lush tropical surroundings.
[Reprinted
from Jamaica Tourist Board Information]
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IAGTO
Golf at the Tryall Club - Friday,
June 27, 2008
Hosted
by Tryall Club
Tryall Club (876) 956-5660
Nine
level holes by the sea and nine
rolling holes in the hills combine
to offer both the expert and
resort golfer the best combination
of challenging approaches, lush
surroundings and stunning vistas.
Located in an expansive luxury resort
complex, 12 miles from Montego Bay,
this picturesque championship course,
with its rolling fairways, devilish
greens and unique layout, is considered
one of the finest in the world.
It was built in 1960 by Texas architect
Ralph Plummer on the site of a 19th
century sugar plantation and has
hosted 13 International events,
including five Johnnie Walker World
Championships. The golf school is
staffed with award-winning PGA instructors.
[Reprinted
from Jamaica Tourist Board Information]
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IAGTO
Golf at the Ritz-Carlton Golf &
Spa Resort / White Witch Golf Course
- Saturday, June 28, 2008
Hosted
by the White Witch Golf Course
Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort
(876) 518-0174
Winding
through the mountains of Jamaica's
historic 4,000 acre Rose Hall Plantation,
this 18 hole championship course
is located five minutes from the
Ritz-Carlton. It was completed in
August of 2000 and sits on 600 acres
of lush greenery and rolling countryside.
The spectacular panoramic sea, mountain
and island views offer a pleasant
distraction. Sharpen your game at
the natural-turf driving range.
Aim at the Caribbean Sea and watch
your shots hit the target greens
down below. The gold school offers
clinics and the option of playing
nine holes with a PGA-certified
golf professional.
[Reprinted
from Jamaica Tourist Board Information]
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IAGTO
Golf at the Sandals Golf and Country
Club - Sunday, June 29, 2008
Hosted
by the Sandals
Golf and Country Club
Sandals Golf and Country Club (876)
975-0119
Nestled
amongst verdant hills, 700 feet
above sea level, a few miles
east of the resort town of Ocho
Rios, this course is one of the
most scenic 18 hole courses in Jamaica.
It is noted for its majestic trees.
The 10th hole offers a spectacular
view of the sea. Golf Digest gave
this course a fours star rating.
[Reprinted
from Jamaica Tourist Board Information]
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IAGTO
Net Working Breakfast at Half Moon
- Monday, June 30, 2008
Hosted
by the Half Moon
Half Moon (876) 953-2560
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