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WO R L D A M AT E U R TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS IRELAND 2018 AT CARTON HOUSE, IRELAND
WO R L D A M AT E U R
World Amateur Team Championships TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
IRELAND 2018
EISENHOWER TROPHY ESPIRITO SANTO
A B R I E F H I S TO R Y A B R I E F H I S TO R Y
For as long as golf has captivated the world, golfers have The World Amateur Team Championship was initially confined
dreamed of playing on the world stage. Golf, for the most to men’s teams and in 1964, the ladies’ championship was
part, is played with hushed reverence but the game’s great inaugurated. France staged the first championship at St
moments do not happen in splendid isolation. Germain Golf Club, near Paris.
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ince 1958, the game’s leading amateurs have competed for the World Amateur Team Championship, representing total of 25 teams and 75 players participated, which instantly established the competition as
their countries with honour, pride and distinction. With the birth of the Eisenhower Trophy, named for USA a member of international golf’s family of championships. Spectator enthusiasm at the first
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, came the beginning of another glorious chapter in the history of this great game. championship was keen, since the host team prevailed over the USA by one stroke.
Bob Jones, the game’s finest amateur, captained the US team for the first championship, which was played on the The French player Catherine Lacoste, who would later become a heroine of the amateur game
Old Course of St Andrews in October 1958. At the home of golf, 115 players, representing 29 countries, competed. when she won the 1967 US Women’s Open, was a big factor in the excitement in her home country.
Australia won following a playoff with the United States. Her final-round 73 secured the Espirito Santo Trophy. Lacoste tied with Carol Sorenson of the USA
at 294 for low individual honours.
Two years later, Jack Nicklaus – who would become the game’s greatest champion – represented the USA and set the
72-hole individual scoring record of 269 at Merion Golf Club (East Course). Since their second-place finish in 1964, the USA has dominated the Espirito Santo, winning 13 times.
Spain (1986, 1992), France (1964, 2000), Australia (1978, 2002) and Sweden (2004, 2008) are the only
The United States of America has prevailed in 13 of the 24 competitions and Great Britain and Ireland have won four other multiple victors.
times, while countries as diverse in the world of golf as Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Sweden have each
captured the Eisenhower Trophy. In 2016, Ireland medalled for the first time. Leona Maguire, Olivia Mehaffey and Annabel Wilson
combined to put Ireland in third place, winning bronze.
The World Amateur Team Championship has now been conducted in 26 nations.
Great Britain and Ireland competed together until 2002. In 2016, Ireland finished on the podium for the first time. Jack
Hume, Paul McBride and Stuart Grehan together won bronze, securing Ireland’s first ever medal.
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IRELAND 2018
CARTON HOUSE
Carton House has a rich and storied history dating back more than 800 years. Through Carton’s association
with the FitzGerald family, it has been a central location in major moments of Irish history.
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arton is an 1,100 acre fully walled estate, stretching across the counties of Kildare and Meath. In 1747, James, the 20th Earl of Kildare (and from 1766, first Duke of Leinster) married Lady Emily
The lands at Carton belonged to the Maynooth estate of the FitzGerald family from 1176. Lennox. Lady Emily was the daughter of the Duke of Richmond and a sister of Lady Louise Connolly
The FitzGeralds, who were part of Strongbow’s invasion of Ireland, became Earls of Kildare in of Castletown. The story of the life and times of the sisters, Emily and Louisa, was beautifully captured
1315 and went on to become one of the most influential families in Irish history over the next eight by the author Stella Tillyard and made into a mini-series for the BBC, entitled ‘The Aristocrats’ which
centuries – so much so that Maynooth was actually the capital of Ireland for a short period. was filmed at Carton House.
In 1739, Earl FitzGerald commissioned renowned architect Richard Castles to undertake the project It’s rebirth as a luxury hotel and golf resort was brought about then when the Mallaghan family, who
of building Carton House. It cost a mere £26,000 to build at the time. Castles was also responsible bought the estate for farmland in the 1970s, built the first golf course (O’Meara), which opened in
for some other great Irish Houses including Westport House, Powerscourt House, and, in 1745, 2002, followed by the Montgomerie course two years later. The luxury hotel was completed in 2006
Leinster House (Government Buildings), which he built for the FitzGeralds. and since then Carton House has established itself as a leading resort in Europe.
THE O’MEARA THE MONTGOMERIE
Designed by 1998 Open Champion and US Masters Designed by 1998 Open Champion and US Masters
Champion Mark O’Meara, this classic parkland course might Champion Mark O’Meara, this classic parkland course might
lull you with its beauty but is still full of challenge. lull you with its beauty but is still full of challenge.
Measuring 7,165 yards from the championship tees, in Measuring 7,165 yards from the championship tees, in
recent years the O’Meara has been reconfigured as a Par 73, recent years the O’Meara has been reconfigured as a Par 73,
combining three par fives on the front nine - including the combining three par fives on the front nine - including the
new first hole - and a stunning stretch from 14 to 16 along new first hole - and a stunning stretch from 14 to 16 along
the River Rye before finishing in full view of Carton House. the River Rye before finishing in full view of Carton House.
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NOTABLE PAST PLAYERS
JACK NICKLAUS SERGIO GARCIA LORENO OCHOA
USA, 1960 SPAIN, 1996 & 1998 MEXICO, 1998 & 2000
Even as an amateur, Jack Nicklaus set records that would Taught the game by his father, Sergio Garcia was a The top ranked golfer in the world for more than three
stand as landmark moments in the history of golf. He is childhood prodigy and became the youngest player to win years, Loreno Ochoa was inducted into the World Golf Hall
best known for his 18 major victories as a professional. the European Amateur in 1995.Victory at The Amateur of Fame in 2017. Her talent was obvious from a young age.
Either side of his appearance at the World Amateur Team Championship followed in 1998 although he had to wait Ochoa won five consecutive titles at the Juinor World Golf
Championship, he won the US Amateur (1959 and 1961) until 2017 to fulfil a lifelong ambition - becoming a major Championships.
and set an individual record of 269 in helping the US win the champion for the first time by winning The Masters.
Eisenhower Trophy in 1960 at Merion.
RORY McILROY ANNIKA SORENSTAM LEONA MAGUIRE
IRELAND, 2006 SWEDEN, 1990 & 1992 IRELAND, 2016
The boy wonder from Belfast became a household name Regarded as one of the best female golfers in history, Ranked number one in the world, Leona Maguire has
by winning the US Open at the tender age of 22. He had Annika Sorenstam won 90 internationals tournaments as twice won the Mark H McCormack Medal as the world’s
long been wowing audiences at home. He won back-to-back a professional. In 1992, she was crowned world amateur leading amateur. In 2016, she won the Smyth Salver as
Irish Close titles in 2005 and 2006. In 2007, he became the champion and went on to win 10 majors in the professional leading amateur at the Ricoh Women’s British Open and
second player to top the Word Amateur Golf Ranking. ranks. represented Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
At the World Amateur Team Championship in 2016, she
led her country to bronze, their first ever podium finish.
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TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
IRELAND 2018
SPONSORSHIP The World Amateur Team Championship provides the
opportunity to:
OPPORTUNITIES •
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Showcase golf in Ireland
Create economic impact through visitors
Develop the game, showcase teams and gender balance
• Engage local communities through a youth festival
• Leave a legacy of golf participation (involvement of fans and community)
SUMMARY Main Partner Opportunities
• 72 countries compete • C
ategory exclusivity – can include an upgrade i.e. youth, volunteer or
communications partner
• One of 2 main partners to the event
• 23rd August – 10th September 2018 at Carton House • ‘Above the line branding’ in all marketing collateral – including on
course advertising, town dressing, website and social media
• Men’s and Women’s competition • VIP speaker opportunities
• Account Management support
• Three person teams – stroke play • Product/Service integration at championship
• O pportunity to host golf event during the championship (another
course)
• International Golf Federation run event, hosted by the • O pportunity to activate at the main venue – hold employee, customer
GUI and ILGU and backed by Sport Ireland and The R&A or supplier event
• Media partnership activation, including features and promotions
All packages are customisable to suit budget, goals and objectives. Our dedicated
team are experienced in activating sponsorships and maximising the impact of
these for clients.
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