Royal Troon Royal Troon 10 – 17 July 2016 10 – 17 July 2016 Be Part of Forever

Be Part of Forever

“Do you collect anything Carnoustie for luck?” Feel the drama and emotion of The Open “Only Opens” Turnberry , Champion Golfer of Welcome to The Open Official Hospitality Programme The Year, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1982 and 1983 In July 2016, Royal Troon will welcome the world’s finest golfers to compete at the 145TH Open. The Open has a remarkable legacy of inspiring Champions. Since the Championship began, golfing greats have set out to become the Champion Golfer of the Year and lift the iconic . With The Open having last been held at Royal Troon in 2004, we are delighted the Championship returns to this historic venue for the 9th time in its long history. Millions around the world have been united by shared memories of the Royal troon unforgettable moments that unfold at The Open, including those that have occurred at Royal Troon. Golf greats such as and Tom Watson, who won his fourth Open title at the course, have all added to the history of The Open along with many other iconic players at this challenging links. We anticipate 2016 will be no different as The Open continues, capturing the imagination of golf fans everywhere. Royal birkdale We do hope to host you within our official hospitality programme as the latest chapter is added to The Open’s long history.

Your investment in official hospitality at The Open is used by us to develop the game both in Scotland and around the world.

Johnnie Cole-Hamilton Executive Director - Championships The R&A Be Part of Royal Troon’s Open History

Royal Troon, which took its current form in 1888, is designed in the traditional out-and-back manner of the . A gentle opening few holes and relatively straightforward closing stretch are the bookends for a series of holes which weave up, round and through some of the most striking linksland to be found at any of The Open venues.

This character makes the strength and direction of the wind even more important than is usual on a links course: if the wind is against the players on the back nine, it’s as tough a finish as can be found anywhere.

Watch the world’s best at this unrelenting links from the comfort of our official hospitality at the 145TH Open. Hospitality at Royal Troon will offer you a variety of exciting options on-course and in the heart of the action. This experience will provide you with the chance to engage with key clients, prospects and other stakeholders whilst enjoying fully inclusive hospitality for over 10 hours within one of our premier restaurants or private facilities.

In 2016, we will be offering guests on-course, fully inclusive hospitality at the spectator village next to the 15th and 16th hole. Whether you prefer a sumptuous four-course lunch and Afternoon Tea in The 1860 Club or experiencing the fun, festival atmosphere of The Champions Club, we have the perfect package for you and your guests.

“Royal Troon is one of the great golf courses in Scotland” Arnold Palmer, Champion Golfer of The Year, 1961 and 1962 1923 – 1962 – Crowds becomes a home success swarm over Troon and, to date, the only as the wildly European to win at Troon. popular American, Arnold Palmer defends his title, winning both The Masters and The Open in the same year.

1989 – The very first three-way play-off for the Championship is 1973 – won by wins his one and only Major title.

1950 – South African 1982 – Tom Watson successfully defends his title as wins his fourth Open title on a fourth Champion Golfer of The Year. different Scottish links, also winning the US Open in the same year.

1997 – Rallying from five strokes behind with 2004 – The Open title is won by a round to play, is crowned after a play-off with Champion Golfer of the Year. 2004Ernie – Els The Open title is won by Todd Hamilton after a play-off with Watch the world’s finest at their very best

The world joined Todd Hamilton at Royal Troon in 2004 as he became the sixth consecutive American to be named Champion Golfer of the Year at this famous links course. In recent years, the competition has become fierce, with world class players representing over 24 countries in 2015 alone, all competing for the title.

Whether you are planning to cheer on home favourites such as Rory McIlroy or , or would prefer to see your favourite player from afar, you and your guests are guaranteed to enjoy this truly global event. Hospitality at The Open is the perfect place to host your international guests, whilst still remaining a must attend summer event amongst British businesses and the public alike.

Open to all, there are a range of hospitality options that will exceed the expectations of any visitor coming for this once in a life time experience. Your day planned

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The 1860 Club offers you and your guests the chance to experience the The Champions Club is one of the latest additions to the official Open 145TH Open in style within a spacious purpose-built facility, delivering the Hospitality Programme. A modern concept in sporting hospitality, this highest standard in sporting hospitality, from all-day table service to an stunning restaurant offers guests the opportunity to soak up all the action in a unrivalled four-course lunch designed by our award-winning chefs. fun, festival style atmosphere.

At The 1860 Club you can expect a sophisticated and modern atmosphere Located within the Spectator Village next to the 15th and 16th holes, The allowing you to converse with important guests on your own private table Champions Club boasts a private garden area and large outdoor LED screen of 10 or 12. This stunning air-conditioned restaurant is the perfect location allowing you to enjoy time with your group in this lively setting, while keeping to enjoy your day, strengthen relationships and achieve your objectives. track of the play on-course.

Ideally situated in the vibrant Spectator Village next to Royal Troon’s 15th The casual, made-to-order menu service and flexible layout of this restaurant and 16th holes, you and your group can easily view the best players in golf makes it perfect for businesses looking to entertain guests in a relaxed, from different vantage points, in between beverages or a meal, steps away spacious environment or for golf fans looking to enhance their day. The from the restaurant. Champions Club is the ideal restaurant to use as a base to refuel and refresh.

BENEFITS DINING & DRINKS BENEFITS DINING & DRINKS n •Prime location within the Spectator n •Scottish breakfast buffet including hot n Prime location within the Spectator n •Freshly cut bacon rolls and a selection Village next to the 15th and 16th holes filled rolls, pastries, fruit and coffee, tea Village next to the 15th and 16th holes of pastries with tea, coffee and juices n •Official Open admission ticket with fast and juices n Official Open admission ticket with fast n •Selection of canapés available from our track entrance n •Pre-lunch Champagne reception track entrance roaming waiters n •Parking pass n •Sumptuous four-course lunch served to n Parking pass n •Buffet style lunch from our grazing n •Air-conditioning your table n Full TV coverage of play menu n •Souvenir programme and order of play n •Traditional Afternoon Tea with treats n Private garden area with long putt n •Light afternoon snacks for you to choose as you watch the n •Private garden area challenge n •Complimentary wine, beer and drama unfold soft drinks n •Access to the SKILLZONE and coffee n Flexible seating arrangement*, allowing n •Full complimentary bar throughout the lounge you to socialise in different areas day including wines, beer, spirits and throughout the day n •Welcome desk with experienced *Please note that seating in The Champions soft drinks n hostesses Welcome desk with experienced Club is unreserved and consist of inside and Private tables of 10 or 12 are available, smaller hostesses outside tables n •Full TV coverage of play numbers will be accommodated on shared tables.

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wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday Hospitality Options 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 11 £499* £499* £399* £399* 12 the 1860 club N/A £525 £525 £425 £425 8 10 £199* £325* £325* £325* £325* Club the champions club Spectator Village 15 £225 £345 £345 £345 £345 14 and Hospitality16 13 Early bird prices for bookings made before 31 January 2016 1 17 9 6 7 Prices are per person excluding VAT @ 20%. The hospitality facilities are open daily from 8.30am - 7.00pm. 2 18 5 All package details are subject to change. Call our enquiry line on +44 (0) 844 371 0883 or visit our website for the most up-to-date information. 4 3 TheOpen.com/Hospitality For The Good Of Golf Quotes

Corporate social responsibility is an important activity for businesses and a key mission of many companies. By booking official hospitality at The Open, your company is supporting the sport and The R&A’s efforts to both increase participation and find future Open Champions. Using an annual budget of £10 million, generated solely by the continued success of golf’s oldest Major, The R&A jointly governs the sport and distributes funding to support coaching programmes and junior golf globally. The R&A uses profits generated by The Open to support golf across “The food and beverage service was the world. For example, it supports the Jamor project in central Lisbon, Portugal, and others with similar goals, which offer golf at the best of all four Majors this year, public facilities to new and existing players. It also sends coaches, greenkeeping machinery and playing equipment to countries ranging The Open left everyone else in the dust.” in golfing size from Brazil to Swaziland.

Support for junior golf includes running The R&A’s biennial Junior Open which will be played at nearby Kilmarnock (Barassie) at the start of Open week. Now over 20 years old, this event has given early competitive “The best (hospitality) I have ever been to. ” opportunities for players of the calibre of Sergio Garcia, Rory McIlroy, , and Paula Creamer.

By experiencing The Official Open 2016 Hospitality you will help us to continue to support golf globally. “Enjoyed the less formal, easy “Experienced a higher standard of For more information go to www.randa.org and visit the Working For Golf page. going nature enabling hosts service and food than I have done at to converse and network with other major events.” guests.”

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Book your official hospitality package for The 145TH Open

Contact our hospitality advisors now for more information about all future venues T: +44 (0) 844 371 0883 W: TheOpen.com/Hospitality E: [email protected]

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