necker island open 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]

www.neckeropen.com | World’s Most Exclusive Golf Pro-Am

FROM THE DESK OF SIR RICHARD


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


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


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



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



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


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


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 Challenge Tour Wins

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GREG NORMAN

MICHAEL CAMPBELL

•  1 PGA 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!


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


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


2013 “END OF THE WORLD”

BEACH PARTY

WITH JIMMY BUFFET &

GUESTS


BEACH PARTY

WITH ALOE BLACC & DJ IRIE


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


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]

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