QUICK NOTICE: We likely have your cell number as part of your membership application, or, if we don't, we need you to give us your cell number when signing-up for this event. We use a service called SimpleTexting.com to send out SMS text messages to our attendees at all multi-chapter events such as this one. We have to have this service in case an impotant notice needs to go out. It would be rare that in a weeks' time we'd send more than 4-5 text messages to you, if that. Please remember to submit your cell number when registering for this event. Thank you!
7-Nights / 8 Days - All Inclusive
Depart the USA on Sunday, October 20, 2024 and arrive the same day in Cabo, then depart Cabo on Sunday, October 27, 2024 and return the same day to the USA. Cabo is on Mountain Time, two hours later than Eastern Time. It observes daylight savings time.
This Multi-Chapter Trip to Cabo, Mexico is for Any Current ASGA Member to Attend and Includes:
The Plan starts with lunch at 3:00pm on day of arrival and finishes at noon on day of departure.
Any unused portion of the package will not be credited or refundable.
* we may say "ocean," however, it is technically the Sea of Cortés but you can't tell the difference! Also note that "side-view of the ocean" does not mean "ocean front." All rooms ROH (run of house), in other words, they can put our attendees in any room that is considered garden view, to get our best rate.
At the event, you'll have an opportunity to book optional activities and excursions on your own. See link to the left relative to excursion activities.
PLEASE CHECK BACK TO THIS WEBSITE ON A REGULAR BASIS to review any changes. We will not be sending emails out each time there is a minor change. At any time there could be special notices or updates to this event. That info will be posted under the "Emails/Updates" link on the left side of this page.
Before You Travel . . . Before You Sign-Up . . .
There are always risks involved with travel, both in the U. S. and internationally. This website is about a group traveling to the Republic of Mexico between October 20 and October 27, 2024. Some attendees may wish to extend their trip, adding days before or after. In any case, we ask that you visit http://travel.state.gov and specifically the section dealing with Mexico prior to making plans or departing. You must have a current passport in order to enter Mexico. If you drive, a U.S. driver's license is acceptable. At the .gov site above, you'll see information about pre-trip planning and other very important items.
CLICK HERE TO GET A QUOTE ON TRIP INSURANCE
The American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) is known for its top quality international trips. For most members, these are a trip of a lifetime and as such, we don't cut corners. We always book 4- or 5-star hotels, play some of the most beautiful courses ever, enjoy great meals and make friends that hopefully will become lifelong friends.
HOTEL ROOMS & ROOMMATES: You can register at any time, however, when we fill-up our block of rooms, we may not be able to get additional rooms because the public will be reserving rooms as well. So please don't assume you can wait until the last minute to register. Register right away and if you know you'll have a roommate, it helps if both of you register around the same day. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are the last person to register for this event and we don't have a roommate for you, you will have to pay the "room-by-myself" package, so REGISTER EARLY to keep from being the last to register!
Who's Coming: In April, 2019, we had 72 members attend this event. In September, 2021, 76 attended. As members sign-up, their names will be posted on the Who's Coming page (see left green tab) and updated weekly. Some names may not be posted as you have the right to request your name not be posted.
Based on our past history of international travel with this size group, 58% roomed by themselves and 42% of our attendees had a roommate. So when we reserve rooms for this trip, we use that formula so the hotel knows to provide an ample number of rooms with two beds and rooms with king/queen beds. Under our group contract with the hotel we'll utilize, we have what are called "ROH" or "Run of House" rooms which means the hotel can put our attendees in any of their rooms in the hotel. We do that to get our best rates which hopefully gets our largest attendance. On this trip, all attendees will have ocean* view rooms. Ocean* front rooms are available at an additional charge. Inquire with ASGA.
Airfare is NOT INCLUDED in any package. See the "Getting There" tab at left for sample airline rates.
* we say "ocean," however, it is technically the Sea of Cortés but you can't tell the difference!
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It is our policy to email significant updates to attendees during and after the registration period. If you do not have email or access to email, we rely on you to stay updated on the event by checking-in with this website from time to time. All emails that update, modify or alter any detail of this event will have links to this page for your later review. ASGA is not responsible if you do not read emails once you're registered. Continue to check back to this site for updates.
To make sure you get all the emails, use this form to add your email. Note: Even though you submit your email to us, they may not always be welcomed by your inbox. This is especially true with emails ending in @att.net or @bellsouth.net. In order to have the best chance for our emails to get into your email account, please add these FIVE (5) email addresses to your address book in your email account:
newsletters@singlesgolf.com
mychapter@singlesgolf.com
info@singlesgolf.com
tom@singlesgolf.com
irene@singlesgolf.com
We have added a link to a variety of airport shuttle services to the GETTING THERE area (tab) of this website. Or you can go directly to www.SinglesGolf.com/cabo-shuttle
We used to call this page the FORUM page but it's essentially a place where attendees can post questions, offer to be a roommate, or announce that you're looking for a roommate, etc. Motorcoach transportation will be provided for our group travel to the courses and a half-day trip into Cabo San Lucas. Just click on the link below and post something . . . then keep checking back to see if you have an answer.
Join the discussion
Pulled from the hotel's website . . .
Sitting alongside a stunning beach with amazing views of the Sea of Cortés, the Paradisus Los Cabos is a recently-renovated, luxury all-inclusive resort. Set on 18.5 acres of land and located in Los Cabos, Paradisus Los Cabos offers world-class facilities, including the adults-only Royal Service with personalized Butler Service, Family Concierge; a unique vacation experience catering to the needs of our smallest guests, YHI Spa, Life Enriching Experience program, and flexible and modern meeting facilities equipped with the latest technology.
Guest rooms and suites include: fully stocked mini bar (refreshed daily, no hard liquor or wine), laptop size safe, 50” flat screen TV and balcony or terrace.
Fantastic Swim-up Suites* provide access to the 3 new pools in this magnificent resort.
* at an additional charge
Paradisus Los Cabos has a variety of on-property locations to enjoy breakfasts, lunch, and dinners.
Click here for a description of each restaurant.
Note that some restaurants are only for guests staying in The Reserve upgraded rooms which are not part of the rooms ASGA has under contract.
Cabo-Adventures.com is the recommended company that can arrange for a variety of excursion activities for you and your friends. In the meantime, check out this page from Expedia on 151 Things to Do in Los Cabos to get some ideas before signing-up with our arranged planner. Cabo Adventures will be at the hotel Monday morning at 9am to give a presentation on various activities and allow you to sign-up and pay for them.
PAR 3's and MULLIGANS
Before we go on, note that we will not have team competitions or prizes. The only competition we will have will be on some or all par 3s and our goal is to have the winner of that contest win "up to" $50.00. We will use the money raised by mulligans toward cash proximity winnings. So if you win, you will have a credit on your account that can be used for any ASGA National purchase, e.g. towards your next ASGA-sponsored event, a logo'd golf shirt or towards your membership dues.
The new rule on proximity competition is, if you purchased mulligans, you can use no more than one (1) of your mulligans on the closest-to-pin (proximity) competition. However, if you use a mulligan on a par 3, it is a MUST USE mulligan, in other words, you must use the mulligan, not your first shot. Hopefully, it will be better.
The Courses We'll Play & Tee Boxes*
* There is a change on one of the courses we would have played. As shown in light gray below, Puerto Los Cabos was supposed to be the course we played on Friday, October 25. Realizing that they could only allow us to play with consecutive tee times, it would take an extra three (3) hours for our group to get on and off the course that day. As a result, we have booked a shotgun start at Solmar Golf Links at 1pm on the same day, October 25. In addition to the golf, Solmar's green fee includes food and beverage (alcoholic & non-alcoholic). It comes in at exactly the same price we would have paid a Puerto Los Cabos. Even though we're doing a 1pm shotgun, our contract with them says that "upon arrival, breakfast at the clubhouse includes burritos, coffee, hand fruit, muffins, sodas, waters, beer & Bloody Mary's from the snack bar." And "during the round players have access to the comfort stations which incllude tamales, hot dogs, sandwiches, fruit, peanuts, pretzels and beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)." Club rentals are $79 at this course.
Club Campestre (San Jose) - Monday, Oct. 21. 1pm shotgun. Men play from white tees, 5,672 yards, women play from the Red tees, 4,957 yards. Scorecard
Puerto Los Cabos* - Friday, Oct. 25. Split-tee times for 72 players starting at noon. Men play from Silver tees, 6010 yards, women play from Dark Red tees, 5121 yards. Scorecard Play at this course has been changed to Solmar (below).
Solmar Golf Links** - Friday, October 25. 1pm shotgun.
* Note that ASGA has the right to make a change on any item on our trip under the set terms outlined in the Terms and Conditions link on the left. It's listed as #3 on that list.
** Food and drinks included during this round at the comfort stations
We are under contract to have shotgun starts at Club Campestre GC and Cabo Real GC, however, at Puerto Los Cabos, we'll have straight tee times starting two groups at noon on separate nines. Shotgun starts work best with large groups primarily because of the transportation situation. For golf newbies, a shotgun start means we all start at one time on different holes and we all end, generally, at one time. No need to bring your shotgun to start the round or to get married.
Golf Play Format. We'll play USGA Rules of Golf (play your own ball, not someone else's!) so please "brush-up" on the USGA Rules of Golf.
Prizes. We've done away with team prizes for this and all future multi-chapter events sponsored by ASGA. However, we will have proximity competitions on all par 3's and the winner will receive a $50.00 credit on their account at ASGA HQ good towards your dues renewal, any upcoming ASGA-sponsored event, or two ASGA-logo'd shirts of your choice/size including postage.
We will not be asking for handicaps since there are no team competitions and scorecards will therefore not be dotted. Winners will be announced at our final dinner.
At any time you can contact the office at info@SinglesGolf.com and ask how much you have on file as a credit.
Caddies and Golf Carts. Caddies are very rare in Mexico but if you're interested, continue reading. Golf carts are included each day.
The cost for the caddies is $100 for a single or twosome or $150 for a threesome or foursome (gratuities not included). Reservation is required at least 48 hours prior and will be confirmed based on availability.
The best scenario is request who you'd like to play with, i.e. your twosome, threesome or foursome prior to registering for the event, then indicate such on the event registration form with a note that you plan to arrange for a forecaddie. One person in your group must then email Jazmin Sandoval (JSandoval@QuestroGolf.com) prior to your visit to arrange for the fore-caddie indicating what you need, e.g. one caddie or two. This way, everyone can pay their share of the fore-caddie cost once you get to the course.
Golf Club Movement. We have arranged for the motorcoach company to carry your clubs to the courses in the storage area under the coach. You will also be on the coach. You will need to stay with your clubs to make sure they are loaded and unloaded at each time they are loaded and unloaded. We suggest you keep the lid or cover attached to your bag so that balls and clubs don't come flying out of your bag during transportation.
Each day, bring your golf clubs to the front of the hotel lobby and be there while your clubs are being loaded into the motor coach. After your round, bring your clubs to the motor coach where personnel will load your clubs. Please do not leave your clubs on your cart at the end of each round. In the end, every member is responsible for the safe-keeping of their own equipment. Make sure you do not leave valuables, memorabilia, etc. in your golf bag and make sure you understand where your clubs will be returned to if you are renting clubs.
USING SHIPSTICKS WITH SPECIAL ASGA DISCOUNT: To get a 20% discount on shipping your clubs to Cabo, click here.
Questro Golf, the parent company for two of our courses, will rent golf clubs for $65 / day. Click here to fill out a form indicating your rental requirements.
Note: ASGA assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged golf clubs, bags or content in golf bags, rentals or your own.
Your Program & Pairings Guide will show your final itinerary, dates, times, etc. It will be emailed to you as a PDF about five (5) days before we leave from the U. S.
In the meantime, here is the tentative itinerary:
Sunday, October 20, 2024 - Arrive in Cabo - Event registration and Welcome reception and dinner at 6:00pm. Sunset at 6:48pm. This is a good time to meet and greet your fellow members, hook-up for breakfast, etc.
Golf Day - Monday, October 21, 2024 - Breakfast/Morning on your own - Golf at Club Campestre San Jose - 1:00pm shotgun - Dinner at Paradisus.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Excursion Day, book an activity (see excursion tab at left), lay out on the beach, hang with friends. Dinner at Paradisus.
Golf Day - Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Breakfast/Morning on your own - Golf at Cabo Real - 1:00pm shotgun - Dinner at Paradisus.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Breakfast/Morning on your own, depart at 1:00pm for half-day visit to Cabo San Lucas or stay longer for the optional dinner at The Office on the Beach at 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Golf Day - Friday, October 25, 2024 - Breakfast/Morning on your own - Golf at Solmar Golf Links - Shotgun start at 1pm today. - Dinner at Paradisus
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Excursion Day, book an activity, lay out on the beach, hang with friends, get a tee-time on your own. All meals at Paradisus are included if you choose.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - Just breakfast is included this day unless you've booked additional days. Say your goodbyes, give some hugs and return safely to your hometown. If you wish to stay optional days, please indicate this on your registration form. These days are on your own.
By signing-up and paying, you have given us permission to post your name here. If you do not wish your name posted, please email us indicating such or note somehow on your registration. This may not be a complete list. Some members have asked that their name not appear on this public list.
Registered as of 09/18/2024
It's hard to imagine getting to Cabo by any other method than an airplane! Here are some suggested airlines that fly to Los Cabo International (airport code SJD):
American Airlines
Delta Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Passport and Travel Tips
Have you checked the expiration date of your passport? You'll need a passport but the "good for six months" is not a requirement in Mexico, just that your passport is good the day you travel to Mexico.
Take this S.T.E.P.
Many people like to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program with the U. S. State Department just to let them know that you are in another country. To do so, go here.
Packing Light
Check out this website on how to save on packing luggage.
What are the Germiest Spots in the Airport?
This article from the AARP website will make you carry a 3-oz. bottle of germ killer with you at all times when traveling.
www.SinglesGolf.com/germs
ASGA Transportation & Airport Shuttle to Hotel
Please understand that transportation between all courses and our half-day in Cabo is "group transportation," or a motorcoach.
At the Airport. Cabo has a small airport. When you clear customs and get your luggage, you'll want to follow the signs to shuttles.
A variety of shuttle companies: Check out these shuttle services that will give you an instant quote from the airport to the Paradisus hotel, which is about 20-25 minutes from the airport: www.SinglesGolf.com/cabo-shuttle Note that if you have golf clubs, you may pay a bit extra for the additional baggage. Inquire what that cost would be with the shuttle service you select. You can purchase a one-way shuttle or round-trip. Have your airline information in front of you as you'll need it to book the shuttle.
Car Rental - Personally, I've (Tom) found that if you rent a car, it'll likely stay parked all week. You can catch a shuttle from the airport to the hotel and you'll have transportation the days you play golf (except the Thursday, optional round) as well as the dinner at The Office on Thursday night.
But if you do rent a car at the Cabo airport, there are a number of car rental agencies. Prices have gone up everywhere so check your online rates and maybe book with a friend.
There is no cost for valet or self-parking at the Paradisus.
Trip insurance is NOT INCLUDED in this event, however, you may purchase trip insurance on your own. This can cover you for a number of issues, including but not limited to your airfare, your registration fee and other expenses. See policy for details.
If you want trip insurance, you'll need to purchase it within a few days AFTER YOU PAY for the trip. (See red lettering below!)
***** If you want trip insurance, you'll need to purchase it within a few days AFTER YOU PAY for the trip. This is NOT a suggestion, but a requirement of the insurance company.
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NOTE: The PDF registration form, accessible by clicking here, contains more information that you might see on this website, www.SinglesGolf.com/cabo. Please review that information prior to signing-up.
The cost on this trip is much higher than the cost for our 2019 and 2021 trips to Cabo where 72-76 members attended when purchasing the all-inclusive package. There is a greater demand worldwide for travel added by increased inflation. However, as is the case, having a large group allows us to receive strong discounts compared to what the public pays.
First, a 10% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OR FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED. We will go under contract and we will be guaranting our room count at the Paradisus. By doing so, we'll know how many rooms to reserve. Whether you room alone or with someone, a deposit of ten percent (10%) of your total cost will get you registered and give us a count on how many rooms we need.
If you make full payment now (before 8/23/24, you'll receive 12 months of additional membership, a $99 value. If you don't make final payment now, you'll make it later and be able to deduct the deposit amount. We will confirm your numbers when your registration has been received.
Full payment is due from everyone 30-days before our arrival date, or September 20, 2024.
Airfare is not included to or from Cabo, nor any domestic portion of your travel. You just want to make sure you make it in time for our 6pm dinner Sunday night.
We suggest you purchase trip insurance. See link at left. If you do purchase trip insurance, you must do it within FIVE (5) DAYS of when you register and put down a deposit or pay in full for the event.
Cost Variables
CLICK HERE TO GET A QUOTE ON TRIP INSURANCE
Mail checks to: ASGA, P. O. Box 848, Pineville, NC 28134
The Packages
A MAJOR BENEFIT of ASGA membership!
Rooming with Another Member - $2,949 per person (All inclusive - includes all taxes and gratuities). NOTE: Do this trip on your own in double occupancy and you'll each pay over $3800.)
Rooming by Yourself - $4,196 (All-inclusive - includes all taxes and gratuities). NOTE: Do this trip on your own, rooming by yourself, and you'll pay $5,000.)
Optional Dinner on Thursday, October 28 at The Office on the Beach (includes group transportation) - $98
You must be an ASGA member "at the time of this event" to receive these prices. To join or renew your membership in ASGA, go to www.SinglesGolf.com/join
For our Terms and Conditions, Indemnification, etc., click here.
To see our complete cancellation policy, click here.
Event Cancellation. There is a 10% cancellation fee on or prior to 8/23/24. Absolutely NO refunds after 8/23/24 . If you find you cannot attend after that date, please email ASGA so that we will not be looking for you. If you need to drop-out, you can sell your registration to another member on your own. Please do not ask ASGA to sell it for you.
If you think something might come-up, you may want to purchase trip insurance. See the link to the left.
All registrations for non-domestic events are subject to the following conditions:
They always say "don't look like a tourist in a foreign country, blend-in with the people around you!"
Emergency Number While in Mexico:
According to the U. S. State Department's website, 911 is the number to call in Mexico if you have an emergency.
Transportation - In your package, certain transportation to and from our various venues is included. But occasionally, you may want to wander out on your own or with friends. You are on your own so please use caution. Be very aware and extra cautious!
Do you have an interesting link about Cabo that you think would be beneficial for our attendees? Please forward it to Tom Alsop by emailing the link to him here.
If you have questions of a general nature, please email Tom Alsop, the event host.
If you have questions regarding your room, roommate, payment, etc., please email Irene Matthews. You can also call or text the office at 980-833-6450, 9am to 2pm, M-F, Eastern time.
In order to attend, you need to register for this event. You'll need to make sure that you are a member at the time of the event. To see when your membership expire, go here.
To renew your dues, or if you're not a member, annual dues are $99. Go to www.SinglesGolf.com/join to become a member or renew your membership and enjoy this trip with savings you would not get without an ASGA membership.
PAY BY CHECK OR ZELLE (NO FEE)
CREDIT CARDS CARRY A 3% FEE
IF PAYING BY ZELLE, USE 980-833-6450
1) Register via PDF now . . .
Click here to Register using a printed PDF (as shown in your monthly newletter starting in August, 2024)
2) Register Over the Phone by calling 980-833-6450 and speak with Irene, 9am -1:30pm eastern time, M-F, Eastern
3) Register Online . . .
You'll need your member number and password first. If you don't have it, request it by sending an email to our office manager:
click here to request your member number and password
Click here to Register Online and pay a 10% deposit or pay in full
When you register, however you register, you agree to all of the terms and conditions set forth on this website.
