Put a bow on summer 2017 with a long (romantic maybe?) weekend of golf, wine, food and fun at one of Central Oregon’s most beautiful destination resorts, Black Butte Ranch.

The 2017 Grapes & Golf Couples event happens September 14th-16th and includes a friendly (but competitive) tournament on both of Black Butte’s championship courses, Glaze Meadow and Big Meadow.

The event kicks off Thursday evening with a  wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres reception.  Friday provides the first tournament round of golf at Glaze Meadow, best ball format, and an exquisite four-course wine dinner at the award-winning Lodge restaurant.  Participants tee off on Saturday for the final tournament round at Big Meadow, Stableford format, followed by a barbecue awards luncheon.  Tee prizes, gifts, and gross & net prize payouts are all part of the event.

Lest you think it’s not a competition – this year’s tournament winners will win a VIP experience at the 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The prize includes two passes for Feb. 8th or Feb. 11th, parking and full access to a hospitality tent on the 18th fairway that features chef-prepared meals, open bar, cigars, etc.  This is one of the most popular events on the PGA TOUR, so this prize is huge!

ENTRY & DETAILS

• Entry is $550 per team and includes a wine, cheese & hors d’oeuvres reception, two tournament rounds with cart, range balls each day, an exquisitely prepared four-course wine pairing dinner, BBQ awards luncheon, tee prizes & gifts, gross & net prize payouts and more!
• Optional entry of $750 per couple includes full entry, plus one practice round with cart for two, and four breakfast vouchers for a full breakfast at Robert’s Pub.
• Participants registered then unable to attend will be eligible for a full refund of tournament entry up to 30 days prior to the event.  No refunds after August 9, 2017.
• Maximum course handicap is 30/Men and 40/Ladies
• Gross & Net Divisions (the event will be pre-flighted based on combined player handicap index.  Tournament scoring will be on a gross and net basis for each flight.  Pairings based on handicaps (day one), and tournament position (day two).
• Winnings are awarded in golf shop credits
• Practice rounds are available for the special rate of $55 with cart and will be extended in conjunction with your travel.  Call Ryan Dunning at 541.595.1292 for practice round tee times.
• Participants can secure a 15% discount off lodging at Black Butte Ranch.  A two-night minimum stay applies.  Options range from private Lodge rooms and 2-3 bedroom condos to 6 bedroom custom homes that can accommodate one, two or several couples.  Please call Amanda Golien at 866.681.1123 for reservations and information.

Register Online at BlackButteRanch.com.

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