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The earliest of arrivals make their way to Puerto Vallarta. Tournament staff will also be on hand well in advance of the event to insure your welcome. No formal events are planned until the Opening Party on Tuesday evening, November 11. However, many players and teams arrive as early as Sunday to play practice rounds and enjoy the fun and sun.
Additional night's accommodation pricing is noted in the "HOTEL" section of this website. This includes breakfast and taxes. Early accommodation and golf is a service handled directly with Championship Golf through the entry process. No need to contact the hotel or golf courses directly as rooms and golf times are being held.
Green fees for golf on Monday and Tuesday are noted in the COURSES page of this website. |
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Historically, most of the field arrives either Sunday or Monday. Tournament headquarters are holding rooms and limited golf times for early arrivals. This service is provided through the entry process, and no need to contact the hotel or golf courses directly.
Practice rounds for early arrivals:
Most of the field chooses to arrive into Puerto Vallarta one or two days prior to the tournament festivities. This is a great idea. Here are a couple reasons why:
- Arriving the day prior to the event is almost always "fine". However, occasionally people will have flight misconnections, or missing luggage (or clubs!). Planning to come early and extend your trip is always a good idea.
- Take some time to relax and enjoy the hotel, the sun, and Puerto Vallarta.
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While our early arrivals are playing practice rounds at Vista Vallarta, or lounging by the pool, the remaining participants and guests arrive today. Look for the "adidas Golf International Pro Am" sign after passing through customs.
Please note: The 1st tee of both the Nicklaus and Weiskopf Courses close at 1:00 PM today. NOBODY will tee off after this time. If you have a flight arrival today and wish to practice, the Marina Vallarta Course is a few hundred yards away and you may wish to wander there to hit some balls and putt. The Vista Vallarta driving range will be closed at 5:00PM today.
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - The adidas Golf Fiesta Grande. Our opening party is truly a fiesta. Music, dance, margaritas, Coronas, and food stations galore. All of this enhanced by our authentic "Mexican Village Built Specifically For This Event!" |
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Tee times will be either morning or afternoon. Morning times run from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Afternoon times run from 11:30AM to 1:00 PM. Participants will have one morning time and one afternoon time for the first two days. Exact times will be posted later in the year, and individual times will be forwarded.Non-golf program: Please check out the NON-GOLFERS page of the website.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM --- Under the Stars Party: This evening's activities will include scoreboard watching, snacks, cocktails, entertainment, special events and a chance to win special prizes. Last year's prizes incuded golf clubs, golf bags, hotel gifts, and a trip to Scotland! This year's prizes will be even more extensive and exciting. Information will be forwarded as final details are finalized.
Evening: Puerto Vallarta is blessed with over 1,500 restaurants. If you think you're just going to eat Mexican food all week, think again. Puerto Vallarta revels in it's cuisine and service. You are in for a treat!
Our tournament concierge service will assist with reservations. By the way, the restaurants at the Marriott are great. After a long day you may wish to stick around the hotel. You won't be disappointed. |
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If you played in the morning at Nicklaus yesterday, you will play in the afternoon at Weiskopf today. If you teed off on #1 yesterday, you'll tee off on #10 today. And visa versa.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM --- Pairings Party: We meet again for an evening of fun and festivities. Tonight also features the presentaion of the pairings for the third tournament round.
Another great evening awaits you in this warm and exotic city by the sea. |
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Moving day in Mexico. With professionals playing for $150,000.00 in prize money, and teams competing for pride, joy and a host of fabulous awards -- round 3 is always vital. If you're not playing as well as you'd like, there is always the Vallarta Cigar Company tent, and the Corona stands throughout each course to bring a smile to your face.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM --- Final Pairings Party: Get your final round tee times, sip a margarita or two, and take one last chance at winning a fabulous trip, or that club you've always wanted. However you're playing this week, the evening festivities are there to console or congratulate!
Evening: Leaders will probably be in bed early. If you didn't get a chance to see the standings on the scoreboards, the results are distributed throughout the hotel and on the coaches in the morning to keep you updated. |
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Gordon Vietmeier came close to winning his 3rd adidas Golf International Pro Am in 2007. He was beaten by Bob Sowards in a close battle down the stretch. Bob has since gone on to qualify for the PGA Tour. Each year there has been an exciting and memorable finish to the event. This year promises to be another great one, with added excitement created with the new Fujikura Senior Bonus Purse.
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - The adidas Golf International Gala. There is something about the adidas Golf Gala that turns mild-mannered golf pros and executives from middle America into lip sinking, air guitar playing, beach dancing heroes. It may be the ocean breezes. It could even be the inspirational power of TaylorMade - adidas Golf. Let's just say it is a phenomenon. Part of the lore of the tournament! |
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