necker island open 2016
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2016
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From the Desk of Sir Richard
At a Glance
For a Good Cause
Itinerary
Necker Open Pros
Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach
Necker Island
Necker 9 Golf Challenges
$1,000,000 Hole In One Challenge
Necker Cup Finals & Exhibition
Charity Dinner & Auction
Music & Live Entertainment
Necker Open Package
FAQ’s
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MIKE RICHARDS +1 (786) 953 2018 | [email protected]
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FROM THE DESK OF SIR RICHARD
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FROM THE DESK OF SIR RICHARD
- Sir Richard Branson
I am delighted to announce that Premier Live and Necker Island will be organizing
the Necker Open event this year.
The Necker Open is considered the world’s most exclusive Pro Am Golf event
taking place November 14th – November 19th with lots of fun to be had each day. It
all begins at the Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico, where guests will enjoy 18
holes of golf before making their way to Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.
Whilst on Necker, you can enjoy island activities including paddle boarding, kite
boarding, sailing, snorkeling and of course some crazy golf challenges!
On the evening of November 18th, everyone will be treated to a world class tennis
exhibition, charity gala dinner, party & auction benefiting Virgin Unite, the National
Tennis Foundation and several player charities. All of these festivities will be held on
Necker Island!
Thanks for your support and see you on Necker!
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AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE
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VISION
Enjoy the world’s most exclusive
Pro Am golf event over six days / five nights at Sir Richard
Branson’s private Necker Island, Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach and
the Bitter End Yacht Club.
ISLAND ACTIVITIES
As well as fun golf challenges,
participants can engage in activities including paddle
boarding, kite boarding, sailing, snorkeling, wake boarding,
parties and more.
FORMAT
A handicapped scoring format
will make it competitive for players of all levels to compete
in this fun and spirited Pro Am golf event.
THE CAUSE
A portion of event profits and
100% of all live and silent auction proceeds will benefit
Virgin Unite, the National Tennis Foundation, and other leading
charities.
NEW FOR 2016
We are excited to combine the
Necker Open with our annual Necker Cup Pro Am tennis
event this year. Join us for the Charity Exhibition, Gala Dinner
and “End of the World Party” on November 18th at Necker
Island.
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NECKER OPEN
Play alongside other amateurs
and pros all competing to win the 2016 Necker Open trophy!
Explore a variety of golf challenges on Necker Island
including our $1,000,000 Hole In One contest!
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
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Monday, November 14
2:00 pm Guest Arrival – El Dorado Golf Resort
4:00 pm Practice Rounds & Private Clinics
7:00 pm Welcome Reception
8:00 pm Dinner
Tuesday, November 15
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am First Tee Time
1.30 pm Lunch & Awards
4:30 pm Depart El Dorado
5.30 pm Flight to Tortola
7:00 pm Arrive at Bitter End
Yacht Club
8:00 pm Dinner - Bitter End
Wednesday, November 16
8:00 am Breakfast – Bitter End
10:00 am Boat to Necker
11:30am Skills Challenges
1:30 pm Lunch - Necker
3:00 pm Free Time – Necker
7:00 pm Cocktails - Necker
8:00 pm Dinner - Necker
Thursday, November 17
8:00 am Breakfast – Bitter End
10:00 am Boat to Necker
11.30 am Skills Challenges
1:30 pm Lunch – Necker
3:00 pm Skills Challenges
7:00 pm Cocktails – Necker
8:00 pm Dinner – Necker
Friday, November 18
8:00 am Breakfast – Bitter End
9:30 am Boat to Necker
10:00 am $1,000,000
Hole In One – Necker
1:00 pm Lunch – Necker
2.30 pm Boat to Bitter End
3:30 pm Boats to Necker
4:00 pm Exhibition Tennis Match
7:00 pm Cocktails - Necker
8:00 pm Charity Gala Dinner,
Auction & Party - Necker
Saturday, November 19
8:00 am Breakfast – Bitter End
9:00 am Relax
12:00 pm Departure
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* Itinerary is subject to change
PAST LEGENDS & GOLF PROS: 2015
PAST NECKER OPEN PROS: 2015
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GREG NORMAN
• 2 time Open Champion
• 20 PGA Tour Wins
• 14 European Tour Wins
• 2 Japan Golf Tour Wins
• 31 PGA Australasia Wins
TOMMY FLEETWOOD
• 1 European Tour Wins
• 1 Challenge Tour Wins
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GREG NORMAN
MICHAEL CAMPBELL
• 1 PGA Tour Wins
• 8 European Tour Wins
• 7 PGA Australasia Wins
• 3 Challenge Tour Wins
2016 PROS: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
GEORGE BRYAN
• YouTube Trickshot Star
• 3 Time USC All-American
• 3 Time All-SEC at USC
WESLEY BRYAN
• YouTube Trick Shot Star
• 2 Time All-SEC at USC
• 2 Time SC State Champion
• 2017 PGA Tour Member
YOUR PRO AM LOCATION Framed by three-and-a-half miles of
Puerto Rico’s breathtaking Caribbean coastline, luxuriant
parklands and tranquil lagoons is a renowned island hideaway. We
invite you to discover the historical charm, exotic culture and relaxed
luxury during the Necker Open at the Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach. A
pristine backdrop with serenity and personalized service, for an
experience all your own.
The courses at Dorado beach
are spectacular. Part of the TPC Network since spring 2015,
Dorado Beach is home to the East Course, hosting the 2015
PGA Tour Latino America Tour Championship and named #1
Golf Course in Puerto Rico by Golf Digest in 2016.
The Ritz-Carlton at Dorado
Beach envelopes you in calm elegance and contemporary
island flavor with an exquisite room collection blending indoor
and outdoor environments. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors
entirely disappear onto seamless views creating an
incomparable luxury experience here at the event!
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SIR RICHARD BRANSON’S PRIVATE ISLAND Necker Island, Sir Richard
Branson’s private island paradise in the British Virgin
Islands. A stunning and unspoiled area of the
Caribbean.
At 74 acres, Necker is
surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with tropical palms, lush
foliage, white sandy beaches and marine crystal blue waters.
There are over 100 staff on
Necker to make you feel as comfortable as possible, and
with the staff outnumbering guests 3 to 1, you will be
provided exceptional service
There are countless enjoyments
and activities on Necker Island. For the social, cocktail fine
dining and dinner parties abound.
Activities on Necker include
paddle boarding, kite surfing, sailing, wake boarding,
snorkeling and more.
Mix and mingle with fellow
guests, PGA Legends, Pros and our gracious host, Sir Richard
Branson.
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Accommodation IN THE BVI Once in the BVI’s, you will stay
at the Bitter End Yacht Club, located just 7 minutes by boat
from Necker Island.
It’s known to be one of the
Caribbean’s Premiere luxury resorts with idyllic escapes for
all guests.
Its casual atmosphere coupled
with its scenic, beachfront location, makes it the ideal
place in the BVI’s for relaxing or letting loose!
Your Horizon room lies along the upper boardwalk offering
panoramic views of Eustatia Sound and the allure of the
Anegada on the horizon.
Rooms feature custom designed
teak furniture, colorful accessories and a wrap around
veranda with steamer chairs.
During your stay you will have
unlimited use of the Club’s fleet of 100 vessels, from stand up
paddle boards & kayaks to catamarans and motorboats.
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UNIQUE LOCATIONS • As a part of the Necker
Open, guests will have the opportunity to participate in
a variety of unique golf challenges on Necker Island.
• We are excited to have
golfing pros and instructors lead the way and provide
instruction to our guests.
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• The location provides the
perfect backdrop for chipping onto a floating
green or driving from our selection of tee off spots!
• These challenges will be
hosted at different times during the event in a variety
of locations across Necker Island.
A SPOT OF TENNIS Running concurrently with the
Necker Open is the Necker Cup – the world’s most exclusive
tennis pro-am.
You will have the opportunity to
meet and mingle with some of the biggest names in tennis as
they play their matches throughout the week.
Join us for the final night’s
Necker Cup finals and exhibition match which has
featured players including, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic,
Martina Navratilova, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe to name a
few.
In 2015 Sir Richard Branson
wore Maria Sharapova’s (actual!)
dress and a blond wig to
partner with Marion Bartoli in a ‘ladies’ doubles match against
Tracy Austin and Martina Navratilova.
With its whimsical Necker Island exhibition rules enforced, this
truly unique and entertaining match will be one you will never
forget!
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CHARITY DINNER & AUCTION
On November 18th you will join over 250 people on Necker for a charity tennis exhibition, dinner and auction.
CHARITY DINNER & AUCTION
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The 2015 Charity Dinner,
Auction and Party was an event to remember. Guests mixed and
mingled with Sir Richard Branson and ATP / WTA pros
while enjoying Grammy Award Winning musician, SEAN PAUL!
We are proud that our sister event, the Necker Cup, has
raised almost $3 million for the National Tennis Foundation,
Virgin Unite, and various Player Charities.
The Auction alone raised almost
$500,000 as guests bid on top tennis experiences, memorabilia,
and travel packages as they relaxed with competitors, friends
and new acquaintances.
100% of the Live and Silent
Auction proceeds go to benefit Virgin Unite, The National Tennis
Foundation, and other ATP / WTA player charities.
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* All final night festivities including the exhibition to be held on Necker Island in 2016.
WHO BENEFITS We are honored to have the
Necker Open help support Virgin Unite, the National Tennis
Foundation, BVI LTA, and various player charities.
The Necker Cup and Necker Open have helped raise over $3
million for worthy causes.
Virgin Unite connects amazing
people and great ideas to make positive change happen in the
world. In North America, their focus is on bigger futures for
young people where they inspire and engage the
community of staff, customers, entrepreneurs, external
businesses, celebrity ambassadors, governments and
the general public.
The National Tennis Foundation
and BVI LTA use tennis and education as ways to support
the development and character of youths by providing
opportunities to build the brighter futures they deserve.
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“END OF THE WORLD” PARTY
Join us to enjoy the best performers, music, and atmosphere to create experiences that will be recounted for years to come.
MUSIC & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
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2013 “END OF THE WORLD”
BEACH PARTY
WITH JIMMY BUFFET &
GUESTS
2014 “END OF THE WORLD”
BEACH PARTY
WITH ALOE BLACC & DJ IRIE
2015 “END OF THE WORLD”
BEACH PARTY
WITH SEAN PAUL, JEWEL
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* All final night festivities including the exhibition to be held on Necker Island in 2016.
2016 “END OF THE WORLD” PARTY
WITH ROBIN THICKE
NECKER OPEN PACKAGE: $50,000 per couple Accommodations for 5 nights
and 6 days with all meals and drinks included (including
alcoholic beverages)
Team entry for up to two (2)
players into the Necker Open Pro Am
Opportunity to partner with two pros / legends during the 18
Hole Round at Dorado Beach.
All accommodations will be at
the Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico, and at the Bitter
End in the British Virgin Islands.
Return flight from Puerto Rico to
Tortola, BVI
Use of all amenities when on
Necker Island
Entry into the Charity
Exhibition, Dinner, Auction
Entry into the “End of the
World” Party
All Transfers between Virgin
Gorda/Beef Island and properties
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FAQs
FAQs
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Q. What is the attire for the
Necker Open?
Beach casual for all activities
including Charity Exhibition, Dinner and Party.
Q. Can I come alone?
A. Yes, of course. However, you
will be required to pay the full price of a package.
Q. Which golfing pro / legend will I be partnered with?
We are excited to share that this
year you will have the opportunity to play with two
pros / legends of the game. Groups will be decided just
prior to the event.
Q. Can singles be grouped in the Necker Open Pro Am
Absolutely. In this case, you will
have the chance to play the full 18 Holes of golf.
Q. How much time will Sir Richard Branson spend with us?
Richard will be participating in
all major event activities such as the “End of the World” Party
and Auction. He will also be on Necker Island the entire time.
Q. Can children attend the Necker Open?
The Necker Open is designed
for adult guests and activities may not be suitable for children.
However, with an additional charge, guests may bring
children based on availability and age of the children.
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Q. Can a spouse or companion come? Also, can they play on my team?
Absolutely. It is up to you to
decide which person play the front or back nine at Ritz-
Carlton Dorado Beach. Please note that you cannot switch
team members during either nine holes. Both can take part in
the golf challenges on Necker Island.
CONTACT HEADER
2016 NECKER OPEN W H A T P R E M I E R L I V E C A N D O F O R Y O U
NEED ASSISTANCE? MIKE RICHARDS
+1 (786) 953 2018 | [email protected]