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INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE Not many people stumble into financial security through sheer luck: a lottery win, big inheritance, or huge stock winnings. For most of us the only way to financial security is a long term plan of saving and investing. Consistency is key to reaching long term goals no matter your income. The sooner you start saving and investing, the longer your money has to compound and grow. Set goals for how much of your income you will invest monthly and stick to it. Keep investment money and cash reserves separate so you won’t dip into your investment account when the market is down. Keep expenses low and spend on what is really important to you whether it is experiences or material things.
a financial advisor who is more knowledgeable about financial markets. An advisor will help analyze short term vs long term needs, separate emotions from objectives as well as help with devising a portfolio and strategy suitable for your needs.
Try to avoid the big mistakes, like buying a home that is more than you really need or creating a heavy debt load.
Investing consistently over the long term is the best way to grow your wealth as there is no way to time the market.
If your employer offers a matching 401(k) contribution, be sure to take advantage of that option and contribute at least enough to receive it. It is essentially extra income that will grow and compound and is not taxed until you withdraw it. You can do it yourself but it probably makes more sense to work with 1
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Investing For The Future
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Luxury Living Ideas
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES 15
LPGA Tournaments
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PGA Tournaments
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Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments - Australian
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Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments - French
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Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments - Wimbledon
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Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments - US Open
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LUXURY
LIVING IDEAS OPEN FLOOR PLANS
A Luxurious home is not just well appointed, it is one where the amenities allow you to feel spoiled. Pools, saunas, in-home gyms, backyard tennis courts, game rooms, and wine cellars are a few things that come to mind.
An open floor plan is one of the most sought-after criteria when deciding on a new home purchase or a new renovation idea. An open and airy floor plan allows the homeowner to elaborate on their design aesthetic and showcase the home’s individual, luxurious features, like a grand entryway or a beautifully designed staircase.
OUTDOOR KITCHENS If opulence and luxury are key, then a standard, fully-stocked kitchen is simply no longer enough. One may consider adding a cozy outdoor living area complete with outdoor kitchen, featuring built-in gas grills and refrigerated food and drink storage. Some other top amenities include expansive outdoor pools with water features such as waterfalls, hot tubs, changing cabanas, and saunas.
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WINE CELLARS Exquisite wine storage is another amenity that most affluent homes contain. Private wine cellars built using materials such as glass and wood and are often thought to be works of art themselves. When considering one of these beauties, many factors come into play. One will want to consider the placement, temperature, humidity control, and of course bottle size accommodations.
LOCATION IS EVERYTHING When it comes to luxury home ownership, nothing beats a great location. Everyone desires their own slice of blissful paradise. One of the most important aspects to consider are privacy features such as bushes, hedges, trees or walls. The right landscape design features provide a concealed oasis, where one can relax and wind down. Picture yourself in a secluded ranch or gated beachfront enclave! (... continued on page 8) 6
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GAME ROOMS Game rooms or entertainment rooms are an old idea, but still on top of the list of luxury living ideas. Some would argue a luxury home is not complete without an inhome theatre or game room. The boundaries continue to be expanded with extra amenities such as indoor basketball courts, lavish sports bar set-ups, exquisite billiard areas, additional televisions and beverage storage.
IN-HOME TECHNOLOGY
This newer trend has taken over the luxury market by storm, and these technological innovations have garnered the new term of “Smart Homes,� and along with it, smart devices. When it comes to technology, most luxury builders cater to this tech-trend and offer amenities to help with just about all facets of home management. Some things you can do at the touch of a button or smartphone are control indoor climate, window and door security, and lighting. Additionally, an integrated smart home provides the owner with remote access cameras and security systems. 8
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DRESSING ROOMS A dressing room is simply an extension of the master bedroom. This feature is commonly a top priority for the wealthy, as it functions as a place to both store and display lavish items such as purses, shoes, hats, and jewelry. There is an increasing demand among the jet-set crowd for larger and more lavish closet designs. Typical setups include cedar shelving, storage chests, ample lighting, and mirrors for cosmetics or modeling outfits.
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2020 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATES JAN 13 -19 JAN 20 - 26 FEB 3 - 9 FEB 10 - 16 FEB 17 - 23 FEB 24 - MAR 1 MAR 2 - 8 MAR 16 - 22 MAR 23 - 29 MAR 30 - APR 5 APR 13 - 18 APR 20 - 26 APR 27 - MAY 3 MAY 11 - 17 MAY 18 - 24 MAY 25 - 31 JUN 1 - 7 JUN 8 - 14 JUN 15 - 21 JUN 22 - 28 JUL 6 - 12 JUL 13 - 18 JUL 20 - 26 AUG 10 - 16 AUG 17 - 23 AUG 24-30 AUG 31 - SEP 6 SEP 7 - 13 SEP 28- OCT 4 OCT 12 - 18 OCT 19 - 25 OCT 26 - NOV 1 NOV 2 - 8 NOV 16 - 22
TOURNAMENT
Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions presented by Insurance Office of America Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio Boca Rio Golf Club, Boca Raton, Florida Vic Open 13th Beach Golf Links, Victoria, Australia 3227 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open Royal Adelaide Golf Club, Adelaide, South Australia Honda LPGA Thailand Siam CC - Old Course, Chonburi, Thailand 20150 HSBC Women’s World Championship Sentosa GC-New Tanjong Course, Singapore 099892 Blue Bay LPGA Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Club, People’s Republic of China Bank Of Hope Founders Cup Wildfire GC, Phoenix AZ 85054 Kia Classic Aviara GC, Carlsbad, CA 92009 ANA Inspiration Mission Hills CC, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 LOTTE Championship Ko Olina GC, Oahu, HI 96707 Hugel-Air Premia LA Open Wilshire CC, Los Angeles, CA 90004 LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship Lake Merced GC, Daly City, CA 94015 Pelican Women’s Championship presented by DEX Imaging Pure Silk Championship Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA 23185 ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer presented by Acer U.S. Women’s Open Championship conducted by the USGA Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give Blythefield CC, Grand Rapids, MI 49305 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Pinnacle CC, Rogers, AR 72758 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania Marathon Classic Highland Meadows GC, Sylvania, OH 43560 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Midland CC, Midland, MI 48642 The Evian Championship Evian Resort GC, 74500 Evian-les-Bains, France Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland EH39 5HS AIG Women’s British Open Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Scotland UL International Crown Centurion Club, St. Albans, England CP Women’s Open Magna Golf Club, Ontario, Canada L4G 7C3 Cambia Portland Classic Columbia Edgewater CC, Portland, OR 97211 Volunteers of America Classic Old American GC, The Colony, TX 75056 Buick LPGA Shanghai
Shanghai Qizhong Garden GC, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
BMW Ladies Championship LPGA International Busan, South Korea Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship TOTO Japan Classic Seta Golf Course-North, Shiga, Japan CME Group Tour Championship Ritz Carlton Golf Resort-Tiburon GC, Naples, FL 34109
* Schedule subject to change PURSE
DEFENDING CHAMPION
$1,200,000
(Eun-Hee Ji)
$2,000,000
(Inaugural Year)
$1,100,000
(Celine Boutier)
$1,300,000
(Nelly Korda)
$1,600,000
(Amy Yang)
$1,500,000
(Sung Hyun Park)
$2,100,000
(Gaby Lopez 2018)
$1,500,000
(Jin Young Ko)
$1,800,000
(Nasa Hataoka)
$3,100,000
(Jin Young Ko)
$2,000,000
(Brooke Henderson)
$1,500,000
(Minjee Lee)
$1,800,000
(Sei Young Kim)
$1,750,000
(Inaugural Year)
$1,300,000
(Bronte Law)
$1,750,000
(Lexi Thompson)
$5,500,000
(Jeonguen Lee6)
$2,300,000
(Brooke Henderson)
$2,000,000
(Sung Hyun Park)
$4,300,000
(Hannah Green)
$1,850,000
(Sei Young Kim)
$2,300,000
(Cydney Clanton) (Jasmine Suwannapura)
$4,100,000
(Jin Young Ko)
$1,500,000
(Mi Jung Hur)
$4,500,000*
(Hinako Shibuno)
$1,600,000
(Team Korea)
$2,350,000
(Jin Young Ko)
$1,300,000
(Hannah Green)
$1,400,000
(Cheyenne Knight)
$2,100,000
(Danielle Kang)
$2,000,000
(Inaugural Year)
$2,200,000
(Nelly Korda)
$1,500,000
(Nasa Hataoka)
$5,000,000
(Lexi Thompson)
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DATES
TOURNAMENT
DEFENDING CHAMPION
AUG 1 - 4
Wyndham Championship Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, NC
Brandt Snedeker $1,080,000
AUG 8 - 11
THE NORTHERN TRUST Liberty National GC, Jersey City, NJ
Bryson DeChambeau $1,620,000
AUG 15 - 18
BMW Championship Medinah CC (No. 3), Medinah, IL
Keegan Bradley $1,620,000
AUG 22 - 25
TOUR Championship East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA
Xander Schauffele $1,575,000
SEP 12 - 15
A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier The Old White TPC, White Sulphur Springs, WV
Kevin Na $1,314,000
SEP 19 - 22
Sanderson Farms Championship CC of Jackson, Jackson, MS
Cameron Champ $792,000
SEP 26 - 29
Safeway Open Silverado Resort and Spa North, Napa, CA
Kevin Tway $1,152,000
OCT 3 - 6
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV
Bryson DeChambeau $1,260,000
OCT 10 - 13
Houston Open GC of Houston, Humble, TX
Ian Poulter $1,260,000
OCT 17 - 20
THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES Nine Bridges, Jeju Island, KOR
Brooks Koepka $1,710,000
OCT 24 - 27
The ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP Accordia Golf Narashino CC, Chiba, JPN
OCT 31 - NOV 3
Bermuda Championship Port Royal GC, Southampton, BER
OCT 31 - NOV 3
World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions Sheshan International GC, Shanghai, CHN
Xander Schauffele $1,700,000
NOV 14 - 17
Mayakoba Golf Classic El Camaleon GC, Playa del Carmen, MEX
Matt Kuchar $1,296,000
NOV 21 - 24
The RSM Classic Sea Island Resort (Seaside), Sea Island, GA
Charles Howell III $1,152,000
DEC 4 - 7
Hero World Challenge Albany, New Providence, BAH
Jon Rahm $1,000,000
DEC 12 - 15
Presidents Cup Royal Melbourne GC, Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
United States
DEC 13 - 15
QBE Shootout Tiburón GC, Naples, FL
Brian Harman, Patton Kizzire
JAN 2 - 5
Sentry Tournament of Champions Plantation Course at Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui, HI
Xander Schauffele $1,300,000
JAN 9 - 12
Sony Open in Hawaii Waialae CC, Honolulu, HI
Matt Kuchar $1,152,000
JAN 16 - 19
Desert Classic Stadium Course, La Quinta, CA
Adam Long $1,062,000
JAN 23 - 26
Farmers Insurance Open Torrey Pines GC (South), San Diego, CA
Justin Rose $1,278,000
JAN 30 - FEB 2
Waste Management Phoenix Open TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Rickie Fowler $1,278,000
FEB 6 - 9
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Pebble Beach GL, Pebble Beach, CA
Phil Mickelson $1,368,000
FEB 13 - 16
The Genesis Invitational Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, CA
J.B. Holmes $1,332,000
FEB 20 - 23
Puerto Rico Open Coco Beach Golf & CC, Rio Grande, PUR
Martin Trainer $540,000 (... continued on page 18)
2020 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
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DATES
TOURNAMENT
DEFENDING CHAMPION
FEB 20 - 23
World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico City, MEX
Dustin Johnson $1,745,000
FEB 27 - MAR 1
The Honda Classic PGA National (Champion), Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Keith Mitchell $1,224,000
MAR 5 - 8
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, FL
Francesco Molinari $1,638,000
MAR 12 - 15
THE PLAYERS Championship TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Rory McIlroy $2,250,000
MAR 19 - 22
Valspar Championship Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead), Palm Harbor, FL
Paul Casey $1,206,000
MAR 26 - 29
Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship Corales Golf Club, Punta Cana, DOM
Graeme McDowell $540,000
MAR 26 - 29
World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play Austin Country Club, Austin, TX
Kevin Kisner $1,745,000
APR 2 - 5
Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio - AT&T Oaks, San Antonio, TX
Corey Conners $1,350,000
APR 9 - 12
Masters Tournament Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA
Tiger Woods $2,070,000
APR 16 - 19
RBC Heritage Harbour Town GL, Hilton Head, SC
C.T. Pan $1,242,000
APR 23 - 26
Zurich Classic of New Orleans TPC Louisiana, Avondale, LA
R. Palmer / J. Rahm $1,051,200
APR 30 - MAY 3
Wells Fargo Championship Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC
Max Homa $1,422,000
MAY 7 - 10
AT&T Byron Nelson Trinity Forest Golf Club, Dallas, TX
Sung Kang $1,422,000
MAY 14 - 17
PGA Championship TPC Harding Park, San Francisco, CA
Brooks Koepka $1,980,000
MAY 21 - 24
Charles Schwab Challenge Colonial CC, Fort Worth, TX
Kevin Na $1,314,000
MAY 28 - 31
Rocket Mortgage Classic Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, MI
Nate Lashley $1,314,000
JUN 4 - 7
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, OH
Patrick Cantlay $1,638,000
JUN 11 - 14
RBC Canadian Open St. George’s G&CC, Toronto, ON, CAN
Rory McIlroy $1,368,000
JUN 18 - 21
U.S. Open Winged Foot GC, Mamaroneck, NY
Gary Woodland $2,250,000
JUN 25 - 28
Travelers Championship TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT
Chez Reavie $1,296,000
JUL 2 - 5
Barracuda Championship Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV
Collin Morikawa $630,000
JUL 2 - 5
World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN
Brooks Koepka $1,745,000
JUL 9 - 12
John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL
Dylan Frittelli $1,080,000
JUL 16 - 19
Barbasol Championship Keene Trace Golf Club, Nicholasville, KY
Jim Herman $630,000
JUL 16 - 19
The Open Championship Royal St. George’s GC, Sandwich, Kent, ENG
Shane Lowry $1,935,000
JUL 23 - 26
3M Open TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, MN
Matthew Wolff $1,152,000
2020 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Date
Session
Rod Laver
Margaret Court
Wed 1/15
Outside Courts 10:00am
Featured Matches Qualifying
Thu 1/16
10:00am
Qualifying
Fri 1/17
10:00am
Qualifying
Sat 1/18
10:00am
Qualifying
Sun 1/19
no play
Mon 1/20 Tue 1/21
Day
11:00am
11:00am
11:00am
Night
7:00pm
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11:00am 7:00pm
11:00am
11:00am
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11:00am
11:00am –
2nd singles round
11:00am
11:00am
2nd singles round
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11:00am 7:00pm
11:00am 7:30pm
11:00am
11:00am 7:00pm
11:00am 7:30pm
11:00am
11:00am 7:00pm
11:00am
11:00am
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11:00am
11:00am
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no play
11:00am
Night Wed 1/22
Day
11:00am 7:00pm
Night Thu 1/23
Day
Day
11:00am 7:00pm
Night Sat 1/25
Day
Day Day
11:00am 7:30pm
Night Tue 1/28
Day
11:00am 7:00pm
Night Wed 1/29
Day Day
11:00am 7:30pm
no play
Twilight
11:00am 7:30pm
no play
Twilight
3:00pm
no play
Twilight
11:00am
1:00pm 4:30pm 7:00pm
3:00pm –
no play
7:30pm Sun 2/1
11:00am
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Sat 2/1
4th singles round Quarterfinal Singles Quarterfinal Singles
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Night Fri 1/31
4th singles round
–
Night Thu 1/30
3rd singles round
–
Night Mon 1/27
3rd singles round
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Night Sun 1/26
1st singles round
–
Night Fri 1/24
1st singles round
1:00pm –
no play
no play
2 x Women’s Singles Semifinal 1 x Men’s Singles Semifinal Women’s Doubles Final 1 x Men’s Singles Semifinal Men’s Doubles Final Women’s Final Mixed Doubles Final Men’s Singles Final
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2020 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATE
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PLAY START
SESSION
Mon May 25
11:00 AM
Day-First Round
Tue May 26
11:00 AM
Day-First Round
Wed May 27
11:00 AM
Day-First Round
Thu May 28
11:00 AM
Day-Second Round
Fri May 29
11:00 AM
Day-Second Round
Sat May 30
11:00 AM
Day-Third Round
Sun Jun 31
11:00 AM
Day-Third Round
Mon Jun 1
11:00 AM
Day-Fourth Round
Tue Jun 2
11:00 AM
Day-Fourth Round
Wed Jun 3
11:00 AM
Day-Quarter Finals
Thu Jun 4
12:00 PM
Day-Quarter Finals
Fri Jun 5
12:00 PM
Day-Women’s Semi Finals
Sat Jun 6
12:00 PM
Day-Men’s Semi Finals
Sun Jun 7
12:00 PM
Day-Women’s Finals
Mon Jun 8
12:00 PM
Day -Men’s Finals
2020 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATE
PLAY START OUTER COURTS
PLAY START SESSION SHOW COURTS
Mon Jun 29
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
First Round
Tues Jun 30
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
First Round
Wed Jul 1
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Second Round
Thu Jul 2
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Second Round
Fri Jul 3
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Third Round
Sat Jul 4
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Third Round
Sun Jul 5
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Mon Jul 6
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Round of 16
Tue Jul 7
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Womens Quarterfinals
Wed Jul 8
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Mens Quarterfinals
Thu Jul 9
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Womens Semifinals
Fri Jul 10
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Mens Semifinals
Sat Jul 11
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
Womens Finals
Sun Jul 12
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
Mens Finals
No Play
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DATE
SCHEDULE
PLAY START
MATCHES
Tue 25 Aug
Day
11:00 AM
Qualifying Tournament
Wed 26 Aug
Day
11:00 AM
Qualifying Tournament
Thu 27 Aug
Day
11:00 AM
Qualifying Tournament
Fri 28 Aug
Day
11:00 AM
Qualifying Tournament
Sat 29 Aug
Day
9:30 AM
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day
1
Mon 31 Aug
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s R1
2
Mon 31 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s R1
3
Tue 1 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s R1
4
Tue 1 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s R1
5
Wed 2 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s R2
6
Wed 2 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s R2
7
Thu 3 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s R2
8
Thu 3 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s R2
9
Fri 4 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s R3
10
Fri 4 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s R3
11
Sat 5 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s R3
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Sat 5 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s R3
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Sun 6 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
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Sun 6 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
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Mon 7 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
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Mon 7 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
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Tue 8 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
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Tue 8 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
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Wed 9 Sep
Day
11:00 AM
Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
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Wed 9 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
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Thu 10 Sep
Night
7:00 PM
Women’s Semifinals
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Fri 11 Sep
Day
12:00 PM
Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals
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Sat 12 Sep
Day
12:00 PM
Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final
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Sun 13 Sep
Day
12:00 PM
Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final
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COUNTRY CLUB WEDDINGS Looking for an elegant and classic wedding venue to celebrate your big day? Country clubs are ideal for a variety of reasons. Here are some reasons why country club wedding venues are among our favorites. It’s a classic venue. A country club wedding has long been a timehonored tradition for couples with family ties to a members-only venue. Childhood memories of playing tennis or learning to expertly hit 18 holes can add sentimental meaning to a country club wedding. A country club also provides a familiar, picturesque venue. Expansive green spaces pair up with a stately ballroom to offer a magazine-worthy setting for a large indoor-outdoor wedding. Not a member of a nearby club? Some clubs are open to the public for events, while some private clubs will allow non-member weddings if the couple is “sponsored” by a member—meaning you just have to know someone who can connect you with the club’s in-house wedding planner. It offers a one-stop-shop. Like a hotel, a country club often has many wedding services on-site. Catering, flowers, linen rentals and even the wedding planner may all be available for one package price that can reduce planning time and stress. All you have to do is worry about finding the perfect country club-appropriate wedding attire for you and your wedding party. It’s a great place to have a rain backup plan. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of getting married in an outdoor ceremony—but then the skies open up right before you walk down the outdoor aisle. A country club offers the peace of mind of a rain plan with multiple ballrooms, dining rooms and other suitable indoor venues that can work as a stand-by on your big day. It can accommodate many sizes of weddings. Those aforementioned outdoor spaces, ballrooms and dining rooms also mean a country club can accommodate a variety of wedding sizes. Want an intimate wedding for 20? That gazebo in the formal gardens might make a great place for your I Do’s. Is a wedding for 250 of your friends and family more your style? Many country clubs can host very large weddings in their wow-worthy ballrooms, too. Two words: lawn games Those green spaces can do a lot more than hold chairs for your wedding ceremony. The large swaths of grass at a country club are a great space to entertain your guests with classic games like croquet, bocce ball and corn hole. And don’t let the golf course go to waste! A round of golf for your guests should definitely be in order at some point during the wedding weekend. Bianco, Katie (2017, March 8). 5 Reasons to Get Married ... at a Country Club [Web log post]. Retrieved from https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/5-reasons-to-get-married-at-a-country-club 23
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