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Luxury Living Ideas
10 Exciting Travel Destinations 23 Country Club Weddings
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
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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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Recommended Service Directory
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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)
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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 in-home theatre or game room. The boundaries continue to be expanded with extra amenities such as indoor basketball courts, lavish sports bar setups, 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.
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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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TRENDING LOCATIONS FOR A GREAT VACATION
EXCITING TRAVEL
Destinations If you are looking for some exciting and awe inspiring travel destinations, consider the following locations.
1. Sweden, a Scandinavian nation in Europe, offers some wonderful natural experiences and places to visit. Enjoy hiking in vast boreal forests and witness an all-white wild moose. Most principal cities, including Stockholm, are all coastal and offer breathtaking views of the towns and waterfront areas. There are historic medieval towns, an abundance of bridges, royal palaces, and museums to visit. Another sight you will not want to miss are the Northern Lights in Lapland. 2. Tenerife, Spain is the largest of the Canary Islands, which is dominated by Spain’s tallest peak, and dormant volcano, Mt. Teide. Enjoy parades, music, dancing, and a variety of colorful costumes at the Carnaval de Santa Cruz. The island hosts many beaches, some featuring black sand, resort areas to enjoy your stay, high-end restaurants, night clubs, golf courses, and water based sports. 3. Greece, a southeastern European country with thousands of islands to explore and enjoy.
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There are a vast amount of sites to
numerous archeologic areas, Greece
visit and places to see that tickle any
also has wonderful beaches, hotels,
particular interest. With a plethora of
bars, restaurants, tours, ferries, and
archaeological sites, museums, and
charters.
historical tours, there is a lot to see and do. To name a few notable sites,
4. France, known for its exquisite
The Acropolis is a must see as it is
cuisine, is also home to famous
home to some of the most marvelous
fashion houses, many classical art
architectural feats known to exist by
museums including the Louvre,
this advanced civilization, including
and monuments such as the Eiffel
the Parthenon and Erecthion. The
Tower, the Seine, Notre-Dame
Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens
cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, and
is the world’s only stadium built in
the Palace of Versailles. There
its entirety of marble. This site is
are also magnificent parks, great
home to the first modern Olympics
music, ancient cave drawings, and
in 1896, where it held a whopping
renowned wine tasting sites.
80,000 people. Aside from the
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2021 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATES
Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions Four Seasons Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, FL
FEB 25-28
Gainbridge Championship
MAR 4-7 MAR 25-28 APR 1-4 APR 14-17 APR 22-25 APR 29-MAY 2 MAY 6-9 MAY 13-16 MAY 20-23 MAY 26-30 JUN 3-6 JUN 10-13 JUN 17-20 JUN 24-27 JUL 1-4 JUL 8-11 JUL 14-17 JUL 22-25
Drive On Championship at Golden Ocala pres. by JTBC Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club - Ocala, FL Kia Classic Aviara Golf Club - Carlsbad, CA ANA Inspiration Mission Hills Country Club - Rancho Mirage, CA LOTTE Championship Ko Olina Golf Club - Kapolei, HI Hugel-Air Premia LA Open Wilshire Country Club - Los Angeles, CA HSBC Women's World Championship Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course) - Singapore, Singapore Honda LPGA Thailand Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course - Pattaya City, Thailand Blue Bay LPGA Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course - Hainan Island, China Pure Silk Championship Kingsmill Resort Golf Course - Williamsburg, VA Match Play Event TBD
U.S. Women's Open Olympic Club (Lake Course) - San Francisco, CA LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship Lake Merced Golf Club - San Francisco, CA Meijer LPGA Classic Blythefield Country Club - Belmont, MI KPMG Women's PGA Championship Atlanta Athletic Club, The Highlands Course - Johns Creek, GA Volunteers of America Classic Old American Golf Course - The Colony, TX Marathon LPGA Classic presented by Dana Highland Meadows GC - Sylvania, OH Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Midland CC (MI) - Midland, MI The Evian Championship Evian Resort Golf Club - Évian-les-Bains, France
PURSE
DEFENDING CHAMPION
$1,200,000
Gaby Lopez
$2,000,000 $1,500,000
Danielle Kang
$1,800,000 $3,100,000
Mirim Lee
$2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $2,100,000 $1,300,000 $1,500,000 $5,500,000
A Lim Kim
$1,800,000 $2,300,000 $4,300,000
Sei Young Kim
$1,500,000
Angela Stanford
$2,000,000
Danielle Kang
$2,300,000 $4,100,000
JUL 29-AUG 1
Event TBD
$1,100,000
AUG 12-15
Ladies Scottish Open
$1,500,000
Stacy Lewis
$4,500,000
Sophia Popov
AUG 19-22 AUG 26-29 SEP 4-6 SEP 16-19 SEP 24-26 OCT 1-3 OCT 7-10 OCT 14-17 OCT 21-24 OCT 28-31 NOV 4-7 NOV 11-14 NOV 18-21
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TOURNAMENT
JAN 21-24
* Schedule subject to change
AIG Women's Open Carnoustie Golf Links - Carnoustie, Scotland CP Women's Open Shaughnessy G&CC - Vancouver, BC Solheim Cup Inverness Club - Toledo, OH Cambia Portland Classic Columbia Edgewater Country Club - Portland, OR Walmart NW Arkansas Championship pres. by P&G Pinnacle Country Club - Rogers, AR ShopRite LPGA Classic pres. by Acer Seaview Hotel and Golf Club - Galloway, NJ Founders Cup Mountain Ridge C.C. - West Caldwell, NJ Buick LPGA Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club - Shanghai, China BMW Ladies Championship LPGA International Busan - Busan, South Korea Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA Miramar Golf Country Club - Taipei, Taiwan TOTO Japan Classic Seta Golf Course - Shiga, Japan Pelican Women's Championship Pelican G.C. - Belleair, FL CME Group Tour Championship Tiburon Golf Club - Naples, FL
$2,350,000
$1,400,000
Georgia Hall
$2,300,000
Austin Ernst
$1,750,000
Melissa Reid
$1,500,000 $2,100,000 $2,000,000 $2,200,000 $2,000,000 $1,750,000 $5,000,000
Sei Young Kim
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2020-2021 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATES
TOURNAMENT
DEFENDING CHAMPION
SEP 10 - 13
Safeway Open
Stewart Cink
SEP 17 - 20
U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau
[ ORIG Jun 18-21 ]
Silverado Resort and Spa North, Napa, CA Winged Foot GC, Mamaroneck, NY
$1,188,000 $2,250,000
SEP 25 - 27
Ryder Cup
Whistling Straits, Kohler, WI
EUROPE
SEP 24 - 27
Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship
Hudson Swafford
OCT 1 - 4
Sanderson Farms Championship
Sergio Garcia
OCT 8 - 11
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Martin Laird
OCT 15 - 18
The CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges
Jason Kokrak
OCT 22 - 25
Zozo Championship
Patrick Cantlay
OCT 29 - NOV 1
Bermuda Championship
Brian Gay $720,000
NOV 5-8
Houston Open
Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, TX
Carlos Ortiz $1,260,000
NOV 12 - 15
Masters Tournament
Dustin Johnson
NOV 19 - 22
The RSM Classic
Robert Streb
DEC 3 - 6
Mayakoba Golf Classic
Brendon Todd
DEC 3 - 6
Hero World Challenge
Henrik Stenson
DEC 11 - 13
QBE Shootout
Rory Sabbatini, Kevin Tway
JAN 7 - 10, 2021
Sentry Tournament of Champions Plantation Course at Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui, HI
Justin Thomas
JAN 14 - 17
Sony Open in Hawaii Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, HI
Cameron Smith
JAN 21 - 24
The American Express
Andrew Landry
JAN 28 - 31
Farmers Insurance Open
Marc Leishman
FEB 4 - 7
Waste Management Phoenix Open
Webb Simpson
FEB 11 - 14
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Nick Taylor
FEB 18 - 21
The Genesis Invitational
Adam Scott
FEB 25 - 28
Puerto Rico Open
Viktor Hovland
FEB 25 - 28
World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship
Patrick Reed
MAR 4 - 7
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
Tyrrell Hatton
MAR 11 - 14
THE PLAYERS Championship
MAR 18 - 21
The Honda Classic
MAR 24 - 28
World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play
[ ORIG Mar 26-29 ]
[ ORIG Apr 9-12 ]
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Corales Golf Club, Punta Cana, DOM CC of Jackson, Jackson, MS
TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV Nine Bridges, Jeju Island, KOR
Accordia Golf Narashino CC, Chiba, JPN Port Royal GC, Southampton, BER
Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA Sea Island Resort (Seaside), Sea Island, GA El Camaleon GC, Playa del Carmen, MEX Albany, New Providence, BAH Tiburon GC, Naples, FL
PGA WEST (Stadium), La Quinta, CA Torrey Pines (South), San Diego, CA TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CA The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, CA Grand Reserve Country Club, Rio Grande, PUR Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico City, MEX Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, FL
$540,000
$1,188,000 $1,260,000 $1,755,000 $1,440,000
$2,070,000 $1,188,000 $1,296,000 $1,000,000 $435,000
$1,340,000 $1,188,000 $1,206,000 $1,350,000 $1,314,000 $1,404,000 $1,674,000 $540,000
$1,820,000 $1,674,000
TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PGA National (Champion), Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Sungjae Im
$1,260,000
Austin Country Club, Austin, TX
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2020-2021 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
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DATES
TOURNAMENT
MAR 25 - 28
Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship
DEFENDING CHAMPION
APR 1 - 4
Valero Texas Open
APR 8 - 11
Masters Tournament
APR 15 - 18
RBC Heritage
APR 22 - 25
Zurich Classic of New Orleans
APR 29 - MAY 2
Valspar Championship
MAY 6 - 9
Wells Fargo Championship
MAY 13 - 16
AT&T Byron Nelson
MAY 20 - 23
PGA Championship
Collin Morikawa
MAY 27 - 30
Charles Schwab Challenge
Daniel Berger
JUN 3 - 6
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide
Jon Rahm
JUN 10 - 13
RBC Canadian Open
JUN 17 - 20
U.S. Open
JUN 24 - 27
Travelers Championship
Dustin Johnson
JUL 1 - 4
Rocket Mortgage Classic
Bryson DeChambeau
JUL 8 - 11
John Deere Classic
JUL 15 - 18
Barbasol Championship
JUL 15 - 18
The Open Championship
JUL 22 - 25
3M Open
JUL 29 - AUG 1
Olympic Men's Golf Competition
AUG 5 - 8
Barracuda Championship
Richy Werenski
AUG 5 - 8
World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Justin Thomas
AUG 12 - 15
Wyndham Championship
Jim Herman
AUG 19 - 22
THE NORTHERN TRUST
Dustin Johnson
AUG 26 - 29
BMW Championship
Jon Rahm
SEP 2 - 5
TOUR Championship
Dustin Johnson
Corales Golf Course, Punta Cana, DOM
TPC San Antonio (AT&T Oaks), San Antonio, TX Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head, SC
Webb Simpson
$1,278,000
TPC Louisiana, Avondale, LA
Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead), Palm Harbor, FL Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX KI Golf Rsrt. - Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, SC Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, TX Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH
$1,980,000 $1,350,000 $1,674,000
St. George's G&CC, Toronto, ON, CAN Torrey Pines (South), San Diego, CA TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, MI
$1,332,000 $1,350,000
TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL Keene Trace Golf Club, Nicholasville, KY Royal St. George's GC, Sandwich, Kent, ENG TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, MN
Michael Thompson
$1,188,000
Kasumigaseki Country Club, Saitama, JPN Tahoe Mt. Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, CA TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN
Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, NJ Caves Valley Golf Club, Owings Mills, MD East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, GA
$630,000
$1,820,000 $1,152,000 $1,710,000 $1,710,000
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
Date
Session
Wed - Fri 1/13-15
Rod Laver
Margaret Court
Outside Courts
11:00am
11:00am
10:00am
Sat / Sun 1/16-17 Mon 1/18 Tue 1/19 Wed 1/20 Thu 1/21 Fri 1/22 Sat 1/23 Sun 1/24 Mon 1/25 Tue 1/26 Wed 1/27
Featured Matches Qualifying Rounds
NO PLAY Day
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Day
11:00am
11:00am
11:00am
Night
7:00pm
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Day
11:00am
11:00am
11:00am
Women’s Semifinals
Night
7:00pm
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Fri 1/29
Twilight
3:00pm
4:00 pm
3:00pm
2nd Men’s Semifinals
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11:00am
7:30pm
11:15am
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2:00pm
4:00pm
no play
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Quarterfinals
Women’s Finals Men’s Finals
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* Schedule subject to change
DATE
PLAY START
SESSION
Day - 11:00 AM
1st Round
MON - MAY 24
Day - 11:00 AM
1st Round
MON - MAY 24
Evening - 9:00 PM
1st Round
TUE - MAY 25
Day - 11:00 AM
1st Round
TUE - MAY 25
Evening - 9:00 PM
1st Round
WED - MAY 26
Day - 11:00 AM
2nd Round
WED - MAY 26
Evening - 9:00 PM
2nd Round
THU - MAY 27
Day - 11:00 AM
2nd Round
THU - MAY 27
Evening - 9:00 PM
2nd Round
FRI - MAY 28
Day - 11:00 AM
3rd Round
FRI - MAY 28
Evening - 9:00 PM
3rd Round
SAT - MAY 29
Day - 11:00 AM
3rd Round
SAT - MAY 29
Evening - 9:00 PM
3rd Round
SUN - MAY 30
Day - 11:00 AM
4th Round
SUN - MAY 30
Evening - 9:00 PM
4th Round
MON - MAY 31
Day - 11:00 AM
4th Round
MON - MAY 31
Evening - 9:00 PM
4th Round
TUE - JUNE 1
Day - 12:00 PM
Quarterfinals
TUE - JUNE 1
Evening - 5:00 PM
Quarterfinals
WED - JUNE 2
Day - 12:00 PM
Quarterfinals
WED - JUNE 2
Evening - 9:00 PM
THU - JUNE 3
Day - 2:00 PM
Semifinals
FRI - JUNE 4
Day - 3:00 PM
Semifinals
SAT - JUNE 5
Day - 3:00 PM
Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final
SUN - JUNE 6
Day - 3:00 PM
Men's Singles Final
SUN - MAY 23
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2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
PLEASE NOTE: The Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have decided to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships due to COVID-19 and a concern for public health. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 28 – July 11, 2021.
DATE
PLAY START
SESSION
Mon Jun 28
11:00 AM
First Round
Tues Jun 29
11:00 AM
First Round
Wed Jun 30
11:00 AM
Second Round
Thu Jul 1
11:00 AM
Second Round
Fri Jul 2
11:00 AM
Third Round
Sat Jul 3
11:00 AM
Third Round
Sun Jul 4
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Mon Jul 5
11:00 AM
Round of 16
Tue Jul 6
11:00 AM
Womens Quarterfinals
Wed Jul 7
11:00 AM
Mens Quarterfinals
Thu Jul 8
11:00 AM
Womens Semifinals
Fri Jul 9
11:00 AM
Mens Semifinals
Sat Jul 10
11:00 AM
Womens Finals
Sun Jul 11
11:00 AM
Mens Finals
No Play
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
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PLAY START 11.00am
MATCHES
1
Sun 30 Aug
Day
Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
2
Sun 30 Aug
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
3
Mon 31 Aug
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
4
Mon 31 Aug
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
5
Tue 1 Sep
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
6
Tue 1 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
7
Wed 2 Sep
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
8
Wed 2 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
9
Thu 3 Sep
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
10
Thu 3 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
11
Fri 4 Sep
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
12
Fri 4 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
13
Sat 5 Sep
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
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Sat 5 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
15
Sun 6 Sep
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
16
Sun 6 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
17
Mon 7 Sep
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
18
Mon 7 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
19
Tue 8 Sep
Day
11.00am
Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
20
Tue 8 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
21
Wed 9 Sep
Night
7.00pm
Women’s Semifinals
22
Thu 10 Sep
Day
12.00pm
Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals
23
Fri 11 Sep
Day
12.00pm
Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final
24
Sat 12 Sep
Day
1.00pm
Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final
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PRIVATE 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
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