AUGUSTA MASTERS GOLF 2019
Experience the Masters The Masters is about the veneration of tradition, the purity of the game of golf, and the immediacy of the relationship between athletes and fans. Every year since 1934 (apart from a brief interregnum during the war), the greatest players of the game and the most dedicated fans have made the pilgrimage to the perfectly manicured greens of Augusta National to pay homage to the vision of Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. Once inside the hallowed grounds, everyone is treated exactly the same, whether they showed up on foot or by private jet. A pimento sandwich and beer still costs $3.50 and gracious southern charm prevails. As the world’s best golfers pull out all the stops on the back nine and you hear a roar rolling over the revered “cathedral in the pines”, you’ll share in the collective excitement as history-in-the-making unfolds around you.
DURATION
LEVEL
4 Days / 3 Nights
Occasional
START
FINISH
Atlanta The Whitley, Buckhead Early evening
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport After breakfast
SUPPORT LEVEL
PER PERSON FROM $5,995 USD
Guided
Single supplement: $800
HOTELS: SIGNATURE Ritz Carlton Reynold's The Whitley, Buckhead
Single supplement is based on the most affordable rooms within B&R’s allocation. Upgrades often available. Prices vary based on departure season.
JONATHAN LANSDELL B&R TRAVEL EXPERT
Born and raised in Britain, John claims to have become a travel researcher at age 16—the summer he first went backpacking through France “on scholarship funds.” Nowadays, this creative thinker organizes adventures on a slightly grander scale as B&R's Director of the Americas.
My whole experience was awesome. Golf was #1 and food, wine, cabin....probably the best was the police escort into Augusta. Such fun!
The trip would not have been as successful without our amazing guides. — Ginny McDonald
WHY TRAVEL WITH B&R TO ATLANTA Right place right time. Witness Sunday at the Masters first hand: on manicured greens with your personal chair planted wherever you see fit. Hit the links. Play a round of golf with your friends and let the veneration, tradition and love of the game infuse your stroke. Exceptional hosts. Experience the final day of the Masters with incomparable hospitality and local insight.
DAY BY DAY DAY 1 Atlanta
HOTELS
Make your own way from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the Whitley Buckhead Hotel. Located in the city’s most chic and affluent neighborhood and renowned as Atlanta’s social hub, The Whitley Buckhead features exquisite dining, refined décor and sophisticated luxury with the perfect addition of down-home Southern hospitality. Depending on when you arrive you will be free to enjoy the hotel’s amenities and nearby sites throughout the day. We will start our journey together this evening at a welcome reception and dinner. You will want to retire early tonight as the Masters Sunday starts with an early departure.
DAY 2 Masters Golf Tournament Waking with an early start today, you will witness the best golf in the world as legendary names compete for the coveted green jacket. Around a two-hour drive will take you to Augusta National Golf Course, the world’s only course to host a major championship every year. Upon arrival, dig into a lavish breakfast at the hospitality facilities located just across from the main gates (there are no hospitality facilities permitted inside Augusta National itself.) Once you’ve received your patron’s badge and your own personal Masters chair, head inside the gates to spend the rest of the day following your favorite golfers across the pristine contours of the emerald course. We generally recommend that you plant your chair where you want to spend the afternoon, then leave it to spend the morning walking the most storied golf course in the world (it’s one of the great traditions of the Masters that you can plant a chair and leave it all day and no one will touch it until you return to sit in it). Walking the 18 holes of Augusta is like trekking in the Himalayas —there are massive elevation changes, rhododendron and azalea bushes in full bloom, towering forests, hushed pinecovered pathways and endless vistas of perfectly manicured fairways. Unlike other majors, the Masters has very tight
Ritz Carlton Reynold's, Greensboro The Ritz-Carlton Lodge is located just 70 miles east of Atlanta in Georgia’s verdant Lake Country. It sits serenely on the shores of the spectacular 20,000-acre Lake Oconee and its country-retreat style sensibility is a superb balance of rustic elegance with gracious southern hospitality. In addition to golf on the Reynolds Plantation (consistently rated as the top resort golf destination in North America), activity choices include world-class bass fishing on the lake, kayaking, tennis and swimming.
The Whitley, Buckhead, Atlanta The Whitley Buckhead has perfected the art of quiet luxury. Ideally located in the neighbourhood of Buckhead, this property offers access to the city’s finest shopping, dining and
restrictions on the number of badges available and, since they care more about the fan experience than making money, the course feels relatively un-crowded—even on the final Sunday. For lunch, you can either pick up a famous pimento sandwich and a cold beer for next to nothing, or you can pop out to the hospitality facilities, where there is a bounty of fresh seafood, grilled meats, sandwiches on home-baked breads, local cheeses and an open bar (not to mention an on-site masseuse). After the last putt has dropped on the 18th, and the green jacket has been passed from last year’s winner to the next (usually around 7:00ish), return to the hospitality facilities, where you can linger over drinks and an endless array of hot food. Once you are done, board our private shuttle to whisk us out of town and to the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a nightcap at the bar where undoubtedly people will be sharing tales from the tournament over drinks. Meals Day 1:
Dinner
Meals Day 2:
Breakfast
DAY 3 Golfing at The Reynolds Landing Course After breakfast, tee off for a round of 18 holes are staggered between 8:40 and 9:50 am at the renowned Reynolds The Landing. This is the first course ever built at Reynolds Plantation, and the Bob Cupp design was renovated 4 years ago by the man himself. It features a variety of holes that wind through naturally wooded areas and rolling hills, making the course enjoyable for players of all levels. Three holes wrap dramatically along the shoreline while the green settings and shot values make this one of the premium tests of golf on Lake Oconee. After your round, enjoy a relaxed lunch at the clubhouse or back at the hotel’s lounge. If you’d like to golf another round, a boxed lunch can be arranged for the day (additional rounds in excess of 18 holes are at your own expense). You can also choose to sharpen your game with the pros at the on-site golf academy (at your own expense), try your luck fly fishing on Lake Oconee (one of the worlds best bass fishing lakes), or stretch your legs on some of the local walking and biking trails. If you are in the mood for something a little more indulgent, the Plantation spa is a haven of renewal and rejuvenation (please check their website for treatments and pricing).
entertainment. Here, you can experience traditions both timeless and new that leave indelible memories. This hotel has realized a luxury that is elegant, understated, and truly timeless.
Tonight, celebrate and recount the memorable moments experienced from the triumphant cheers at Masters Sunday to the muttered frustrations of your own game of golf. A dinner has been arranged at Georgia’s Bistro, where you can choose from a diverse menu ranging from wild mushroom ravioli in cream pesto sauce to herb-rubbed fillet mignon. Meals Day 3:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Farewell After breakfast, you can be driven to the Atlanta airport (or you can elect to make your own way). Should you wish to stay longer, please ask us to make arrangements on your behalf. There are plenty of activities on the grounds of Reynolds Plantation (or you can talk to the golf concierge about getting in more golf at the numerous courses surrounding the area!). Meals Day 4:
Breakfast
EXTEND YOUR TRIP Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your Frontiers Destination Specialist can help. Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
ON-TRIP DETAILS WHAT’S INCLUDED
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
All accommodations on a shared twin/double room basis
International flights.
All breakfasts, two lunches and three dinners, including wine
Cancellation insurance.
VIP hospitality with gourmet all-day buffet and open bar at the Masters
Items of a personal nature. Gratuity for your B&R guides.
In & out access to the Masters for the final Sunday One round at Reynolds with carts & green fees (clubs not included)
Early hotel check-in or late check-out. Club rentals
Private transfer service to Atlanta airport upon scheduled departure
Any additional golf rounds
All transportation by private transfer service to from Augusta National Services of a B&R guide Services of a locally supported guide All baggage transportation All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service All special events and on-trip surprises A personal Masters folding chair
ACTIVITY LEVEL Occasional Daily walks on the golf course average 6-7 km (3.5-4.5 mi.) over gently rolling terrain.
TIPPING Tipping is common practice throughout the United States of America. While we cover all tipping for the duration of your B&R trip, you can use these as a guideline during pre-and post-trip travels. Tip wait staff in restaurants 20-25% for good service. Tip 10% to hairdressers and taxi drivers. Tip $1 a bag for baggage handling, and tip chamber staff $1 to $2 per day.
TRIP RENDEZVOUS HOW DO I GET TO ATLANTA? There are daily flights to Atlanta from most major North American airports. Atlanta International airport is officially known as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It is the main airport for the region and is around a 45-minute drive to the centre. Flight reservations should be made as far in advance as possible. Frontiers can assist in making your flight arrangments.
Trip Rendezvous Make your own way from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to the Whitley, Buckhead Hotel. We will start our journey together this evening with a welcome reception and dinner. You will want to retire early tonight, as the Masters Sunday starts with an early departure.
PICK UP HOTEL The Whitley, Buckhead | Atlanta The Whitley Buckhead has perfected the art of quiet luxury. Ideally located in the neighbourhood of Buckhead, this property offers access to the city’s finest shopping, dining and entertainment. Here, you can experience traditions both timeless and new that leave indelible memories. This hotel has realized a luxury that is elegant, understated, and truly timeless.
Want to book a night here? Let us know you’re interested in staying here before your trip starts. They’d be happy to make the arrangements for you.
WHAT TO PACK This is by far the question most asked by our travellers. Being active in the day and stylish at night can be a challenge for even the savviest travellers. So read these suggestions, call us if you have any unanswered questions and check the forecast prior to your departure. (Note that most of our hotels have hair dryers and laundry facilities.)
• Pack for a golf trip. Even though we are spectators at the Masters, you will still want to dress the part. Golf-wear is required while on Augusta National grounds, although more comfortable footwear (i.e. walking or running shoes) is appropriate. • Georgia usually gets one final period of cool weather in April, which sometimes coincides with Masters weekend. If it does, the weather can be chilly in the mornings. Be sure to have a sweater handy on Sunday, as well as a light rain jacket – you can check any items you would like in the hospitality tent, so no need to carry it all on the course with you. • Rental clubs and shoes are available to rent for golf on Monday, and golf balls, gloves, and clothing are available for purchase at the pro shop. Travellers can bring as much of their own golf equipment as they like. If you require rental clubs or shoes, please email your travel advisor so they can secure the rentals before your round. • Please note: cell phones and cameras are not allowed on the golf course during any tournament rounds. All cell phones and cameras can be safely checked at the hospitality tent. Please check the Masters' website to see a full list of prohibited items. • The attire on trip is golf-casual. The final night on trip offers an opportunity to dress up a little, but travellers should feel comfortable in golf clothing for most of the trip.
Your Frontiers Contact For more information about this departure please contact your Frontiers Destination Specialist. Mike Fitzgerald e:mefitzgerald@frontierstravel.com P: 724.935.1577 Toll-Free: 1-800-245-1950