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OCTOBER 23 – 25, 25 2011 www.isleworthcollegiate.com
“The golf course, atmosphere, field of outstanding t t di t teams, supportt off the th Isleworth members, efforts of the professional staff at both Isleworth and Tavistock Group are all factors why no other th tournament t t compares to t the th ICI!” RICK LaROSE Head Coach, University of Arizona
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TOURNAMENT •
In 2004, a group of Central Florida organizations partnered to create the best golf tournament in collegiate sports at one of the finest courses in the country
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Each year, the goal remains the same: Invite the best inside Isleworth’s gates for college golf’s most coveted title: to be crowned d ICI Ch Champions i
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Each year, fifteen (15) of the nation’s best collegiate teams visit Orlando to challenge Isleworth at college golf’s “Major Championship Championship”
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Many of the past participants are currently on the PGA, European and Nationwide Tours. Notably, PGA Tour winner and Isleworth member, J.B. Holmes as well as up-andcoming i PGA stars t Rickie Ri ki FFowler, l Johnny J h V Vegas and d Ch Chris i Ki Kirk k to name a few.
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“The players are treated like tour players at a PGA TOUR event.” Jay Loar Head Coach, Southern Methodist University
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THE COURSE •
Private residential g golf community y located 20 minutes west of Orlando that borders the beautiful Butler Chain of Lakes
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Redesign by Steve Smyers made Isleworth one of Florida’s longest and toughest golf courses (Florida State Golf Association)
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Isleworth has a 7,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Champions Grill, which includes a golf simulator, basketball hoop and half gg green, pool table, poker tables and court, 3-hole indoor putting arcade-style games surrounded by 11 plasma screen televisions
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Home of the 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2011 Tavistock Cup
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TOURNAMENT SUMMARY Dates:
October 23 - 25, 2011
Course:
Isleworth Golf & Country Club, Windermere, Florida
Players:
By invitation only; 15 of the elite collegiate golf teams from around the country
Gallery:
Invitation-only to family of participants, marketing partners, club members and invited guests
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WHAT THE COACHES SAY “The ICI is second to none because it has a reputation of being run like a PGA TOUR event and feels like a major to every college player and coach.” Tom Shaw
“The Isleworth experience gives college g golfers g a glimpse g p of what life can be like if they reach the pinnacle of their chosen profession.” Bryce Wallor
“Having Tiger Woods watch the final few holes of the ICI was pretty special! The food, the monster scoreboard, the staff, the gifts, the golf course – it’s all the best!” Greg Sands
“This is a first-class golf tournament from top p to bottom and the hospitality at Isleworth is absolutely incredible.” Bill Montigel
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MY FAVORITE ICI MEMORY “Taking home the Team Champion Trophy from Isleworth in 2008 was a highlight in my collegiate career! Now I enjoy going back to support the Longhorns – especially my brother.” Johnny Vegas
“I totally saw him. That was tight!” (on his group being followed by Tiger Woods in the final pairing for nearly 3 hours on the back nine at the 2009 ICI) Peter Uihlein
“The The ICI was the best event that I ever played in during my college career. The course was in great shape and Champions Grill is the ultimate locker room!” J.B. Holmes
“It was awesome beating my teammate Harris English at pop-a-shot and then we smashed a pie in his face when he won medalist!” Brian Carter
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MEDIA COVERAGE “Today 15 of the top NCAA Division Men’s golf programs gathered at Isleworth to walk the land where legends live.”
“The Isleworth Collegiate Invitational is the best college event of the season.”
“I have never seen a collegiate event pay attention to so many small details. It is very comparable t some off your regular to l PGA Tour T events.”
Orlando Sentinel
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday – Oct. 22 Team Check-in at hotel
Practice Round Isleworth Golf & Country Club 1:00 p.m.
Sunday – Oct. 23 Isleworth Collegiate Invitational First Round 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday – Oct. 24 Isleworth Collegiate Invitational Second Round 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Evening Private dinner at Isleworth’s Champions Grill for players, coaches and sponsors
Tuesday – Oct. 25 Isleworth Collegiate Invitational Final Round 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. y following g Awards immediately play
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PLAYERS’ PARTY PLAYERS •
The Monday evening “Players’ Party” held in Champions Grill at Isleworth is one of the ICI’s ongoing traditions
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Players, coaches and invited guests enjoy a menu selected and prepared by Isleworth Isleworth’ss world renowned Executive Head Chef featuring a favorite menu item selected by the previous year’s medalist
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Guests of honor and attendees have included notable sports figures such as Rich Lerner, Steve Sands, Lou Holtz, David Leadbetter, Mark O’Meara, Charles Howell III, J.B. Holmes, Ian Poulter, Tiger Woods, Lee Janzen, Scott Hoch, and Arnold Palmer
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College Golf’s Golf s Most Coveted Title
“Shaking Arnold Palmer’s hand…” Brad Schneider, UCF
“H “Hearing i C Coach h Lou L H lt speak…” Holtz k ” Sang Yi, LSU
“Making a hole-in-one…” N Nuno Henriques, H i UCF
“I’ll I ll never forget Tiger Woods watching me play golf.” Sihwan Kim, Stanford
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