Arrive Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024 - Depart Friday, May 31.
Four Nights - Five Days at The Grand Hotel in Fairhope, Alabama on the Gulf Shore.
Includes 4 dinners, 4 breakfasts, 2 rounds of Robert Trent Jones Jr. Golf and more.
The Grand Hotel
Since opening its doors in 1847, the Grand Hotel’s identity has been inextricably linked with a proud heritage as a social host and a vital part of military service. Originally built as a two-story building with 40 rooms, guests originally traveled to the Grand Hotel by steamboats and docked at what is now the Marina. Over the years the resort and its reputation grew, with the hotel guest list boasting an impressive array of world dignitaries and celebrities.
From its strategic location on Mobile Bay, the Grand has also played a pivotal role in defending our nation as a vital military staging site as well as its ties to American freedom spanning two centuries and two wars. Standing as a hospital during the Civil War and later as host to key training operations during World War II, this is hallowed ground. It was here, on the sands of Point Clear, where Allied forces' finest trained in Operation Ivory Soap, a classified military operation that played a vital part in World War II’s final push. Each day, the Grand Hotel honors its wartime history, concluding with a cannon firing on the edge of Mobile Bay.
From American presidents to world leaders to stars of movies and music, to generations of patriots, the Grand will eternally be revered as a national destination, rich in history – a hotel that embodies the best traditions of this country.
ASGA Event - General Info
PLEASE READ ALL MATERIAL PRIOR TO SIGNING-UP FOR THIS EVENT.
At anytime there could be special notices or updates about this event. That info will be posted under the "Emails/Updates" link on the left side of this page.
attendees: see the "chat with others" link on the left side. Use this tab to connect with others coming to the event if you want to share a ride from the airport, look for a roommate, etc.
This event is open to all past and present members of the American Singles Golf Association. Yes, this is our annual “reunion” event. “Reunion” meaning all former and current members are invited to attend. If you are a former member, whether married or not, you’re welcome to attend. If married, spouses may attend and must register using the PDF registration form (not the online form). Each pays just 3% more than current members in order to get this outstanding value.
The Grand Hotel - Golf Resort & Spa was established in 1847. It is located is located at 17855 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, Alabama 36532 about 15 minutes (as the crow flies) from Mobile, Alabama.
4 night's lodging at the Grand Hotel (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur nights) May 27-31, 2024. This hotel received a 4.7 stars out of 1900+ votes.
2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) - Robert Trent Jones' Dogwood and Azalea courses. Play your own ball each day. Scoring will be 2-best net ball of each foursome. Optional third day of golf on Thursday, May 30 at Dogwood or Azalea if you wish to play three days in a row.
4 Dinners - three dinners at the hotel. One dinner on arrival evening + 2nd and 3rd night dinners+ awards banquet dinner off-property on 4th night.
4 Breakfast Buffets.
Welcome gift
Cash bar all nights before dinner + 50/50 raffle on final night
Stay Extra Nights — Rates are very much higher if you come in Memorial Day weekend but if you wanted to stay additional nights on the back end, call the office at 980-833-6450.
Play golf day-of-departure on 5/30 for $169 (Azalea or Dogwood, TBD)
If you need a roommate and don’t have one, ASGA will do its very best to find a same-gendered roommate for you up to 30-days prior to the event - - so register early. If we cannot find a roommate, you may have to room by yourself at a higher rate.
To visit The Grand Hotel - Golf Resort & Spa website, go to www.Grand1847.com
IMPORTANT: We have reserved a block of rooms. You can register at any time, however, when we fill-up this 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. In 2023, we sold out of everything by May 1. If you know who your roommate is, please you register the same day if possible.
Also, see the green tab at left for "Additional Benefits from Hotel"
Open to Former Members, Married Or Not
This is a "reunion" event whereby ASGA allows former members to attend the event, whether married (if you have the strength) or not. Attendees in this category must pay a 3% premium. Former members who are still single can renew their membership for $89 annually. Go here to do that. If you'd like to register as a non-member, you must call the ASGA office at 980-833-6450 from 9am to 1:30pm (Eastern) and speak with Irene Matthews, our office manager, in order to register for this event.
For ASGA members, keep in mind that you must be an ASGA member at the time of the event in order to attend.
The hotel provides shuttle service to and from the airport. We're not sure of the availability of Uber, Lyft or taxi. Your best bet might be to simply rent a car by yourself or with a friend at the airport or online.
If you ride with other ASGA members to and from the hotel, you'll save money.
Here is the airport transfer rate by number of people transported (in one vehicle to/from either MOB or PNS). If the number of passengers exceed seats available, a rental may be required. Per person rates will apply plus rental cost plus 20% service charge by the Hotel of rental fee will be added to the final bill.
Here are the cost for airport transfer (each way) as provided by the Hotel:
1 person - $115
2 or 3 - $85/person
4-6 - $80/person
7 or 8 - $75/person
9 or 10 - $70/person
11 to 15 - $65/person
Again, your best bet might be to simply rent a car by yourself or with a friend at the airport or online.
Because The Grand Hotel - Golf Resort & Spa is a resort, an 18 to 20% service charge may be added to purchases OUTSIDE of your package purchase as this fee has already been included in dining events under your package you purchase through ASGA. Gratuities for any other service staff, i.e. transportation, housekeeping, etc. are at your own discretion.
More on getting from the airport(s) to the Resort under the "Getting There" link on the left.
Resort service fee (included in your package) allows you to enjoy our amenities and services without charging you for all of the following (subject to change):
• Daily Resort Activities including Horseshoes, Croquet, Ping Pong, Beach Volleyball, Ladder Ball, Corn Hole, Bayside Putting Green, Scavenger Hunt, as well as Daily Arts and Crafts; Fishing poles and bait at Fleischer Pier daily; non-motorized beach equipment and watercrafts (kayaks, pedal-boats, hydro bikes, & paddleboards), seasonal
• Enhanced Wi-Fi
• GRANDEUR, GRIT AND GLORY SINCE 1847: Honoring its ties to American freedom, the Grand’s unique history is celebrated daily with a procession that commences by the Lobby fireplace and culminates with a Civil War-replica Cannon firing at Cannon Park followed with tea and cookies
• History Talk with the Grand Historian
• Horticulture Talk and self-guided tour
• Grand Natural Wonders around the bayfront
•2 daily Shuttles to downtown Fairhope
•One-hour complimentary Bicycle and Helmet usage
• Access to private Golf Club Offering Golf, Professional Croquet, Pickleball and Tennis
• Driving Range access with Range balls
• Golf Bag storage
• Feature Pool Complex and Indoor Pool with Towel Service
It is our policy to email 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 or receive 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 email addresses to your address book in your email account:
3/11/24 Update: We originally had two (2) rounds of optional golf, first one on May 30th and second one on May 31. We will have only one (1) round of optional golf and that will be on Thursday, May 30. This change was made to the event website this day.
ATTENDEES: SEE THE "CHAT WITH OTHERS" LINK ON THE LEFT SIDE. USE THIS TAB TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS COMING TO THE EVENT IF YOU NEED A RIDE FROM THE AIRPORT, LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE, ETC.
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. Just click on the link below and post something . . . then keep checking back to see if you have an answer.
Courses. We'll play these two courses: the Robert Trent Jones Dogwood course and the Azalea course. Each course is about a mile from the Hotel and the Hotel will provide a shuttle to get us to the courses each day at no charge.
Also, you can play an optional round on Thursday, May 30 at 9am, either on the Azalea or Dogwood course (TBD) at Lakewood Golf, a RTJones property. Cost is $169.00.
Golf Play Format. For our package rounds, we will play "real golf," utilizing those little-known rules we call the USGA Rules of Golf. You'll play your own ball, not someone else's. So we ask that you become a bit familiar with these USGA Rules of Golf.
Prizes. First and second place team prizes will be awarded for each package round. Prizes are awarded based on the best two (2) net balls of each foursome as well as proximity markers on all par 3's. Winners will be announced at Thursday's award's dinner. ASGA $25 Prize Certificates will be awarded to the winners which are good towards your annual dues, another ASGA National-sponsored multi-chapter event such as this one, or an ASGA logo'd golf shirt.
Golf Club Storage. The Grand Hotel - Golf Resort & Spa has agreed to store your golf clubs between rounds and have them sitting on your cart for your next day of play AFTER THE FIRST PACKAGE ROUND ONLY. On your final day, remember to take your clubs back to the hotel. This does not pertain to any rounds of golf play off-resort or optional day unless you specifically request club movement to the golf course staff.
ASGA reserves the right to modify the tee time schedule based on the number of players as we get closer to the event. Handicaps may be adjusted according to course rating.
Men will play the WHITE tees each day. Ladies will play the TEAL tees each day.
Scorecards for each course are as follows:
Robert Trent Jones Lakewood Club (2 courses at this Club)
Slope & Course Ratings:
Azalea Course: Purple 74.4/131; Orange 71.8/127; White 69.4/123; Men's Teal 65.7/110; Women's Teal 70.3/118; Red 65.5/109
Four (4) dinners (Dinner at The Grand Hotel - Golf Resort & Spa on opening night (Monday)), dinner after golf on Tuesday + dinner on Wednesday night and a final night awards dinner off property on Thursday night (location TBA). Transportation provided.
Four (4) group breakfasts at a designated location within the Hotel.
Food Allergies and/or Special Dietary Needs: If you have a special dietary need, e.g. gluten free, meat free, fat free, non-pork, grass fed, grain fed, fresh fish, frozen fish, extra pickles, etc., you must notify us ahead of time, prior to the event and not at the time you are at the hotel. Notate that on your registration form under "Special Dietary Need," or email the event leader, Tom Alsop at least 96-hours prior to event starting so that we may notify the Food and Beverage Director at the resort. Please DO NOT ask right prior to the food function as there will be no time to take care of your needs. Please be advised that certain functions, such as breakfast or other times when buffets are present, pork or other meat items may be on display. It is up to you to bring any concerns to the group leader well in advance.
Tentative Itinerary - Final Itinerary will be printed in the Program & Pairings Guide given to you at the event.
Monday, May 27 - Arrival at The Grand Hotel - Golf Resort & Spa. We don't have "day of arrival" golf scheduled this day, however, if you wish to play, contact Tom@SinglesGolf.com and we'll see what level of interest there is.
Monday, May 27 - 5:30-6:30 - Registration at The Grand Hotel - Golf Resort & Spa (Pick-up nametags, program, etc.). You will be given the actual location of where registration will be held via email prior to arrival.
Monday, May 27 - 7:00pm Dinner. Welcome announcements after dinner. Cash bar - - bring your dollars!
Tuesday, May 28 - 7:30-8:30 - Breakfast buffet. Have a leisurely breakfast as we don't play golf until 1pm. We'll play either the Azalea or Dogwood golf course today with a 1:00pm shotgun start. No activities after golf but there might be a hot tub around the pool. Did you bring your bathing suit? Group dinner from 7-9pm tonight.
Wednesday, May 29 - 7:30-8:30 - Breakfast buffet. 9:00 am shotgun start playing the golf course that we didn't play yesterday. Afternoon on your own. Gather for drinks at our cash bar at 6pm, then we'll have dinner at 7:00.
Thursday, May 30 - 7:30-8:30 - Breakfast buffet. Most people only want to play two rounds of golf at these events, however, if you wish to play today, you'll play either the Azalea or Dogwood courses for $169 at 9am. Time has been changed to straight tee times going from 12:10pm to 1pm.
Thursday, May 30 - Dinner at a location TBD at 6:30pm. This will be our awards banquet and raffle night.
Friday, May 31 - 7:30-8:30 - Breakfast buffet. Departure Day. Pack your clubs and head out!
This page will list all members who are signed-up (and paid a deposit or in full) for this event. By signing-up, you have given us permission to post your name here. If you do not wish your name posted, please indicate such on your online registration form or email info@singlesgolf.com.
Note: This is not a complete list. Some members have asked that their name not appear on this public list.
The hotel provides shuttle service to and from the airport. We're not sure of the availability of Uber, Lyft or taxi. Your best bet might be to simply rent a car by yourself or with a friend at the airport or online.
If you ride with other ASGA members to and from the hotel, you'll save money.
Here is the airport transfer rate by number of people transported (in one vehicle to/from either MOB or PNS). If the number of passengers exceed seats available, a rental may be required. Per person rates will apply plus rental cost plus 20% service charge by the Hotel of rental fee will be added to the final bill.
Here are the cost for airport transfer (each way) as provided by the Hotel:
1 person - $115
2 or 3 - $85/person
4-6 - $80/person
7 or 8 - $75/person
9 or 10 - $70/person
11 to 15 - $65/person
Again, your best bet might be to simply rent a car by yourself or with a friend at the airport or online.
Travel protection is NOT INCLUDED in this event, however, you may purchase travel protection on your own. This can cover you for several issues, including but not limited to your airfare, your registration fee and other expenses. See policy for details.
Travel protection is provided through GolfSafe and underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, rated "A" (Excellent) by A. M. Best Rating Services.
Please go to THIS SITE to review the travel protection plans.
For our Terms and Conditions, Indemnification, etc., click here.
To see our complete cancellation policy, click here.
Cancellation. There is a 25% cancellation fee on or prior to April 27, 2024. Absolutely NO refunds after April 27, 2024. If your plans change, you can sell your position to another member. Please do not ask ASGA to sell it. Transfer fee is $25.
What happens to your money if you can't make it? In most cases, it's already been sent to the venues and is not refundable under the contract. In reality, sometimes we may be able to get some of your money back. The first question we ask is "did you purchase travel insurance?" Then we ask you to file through your travel iinsurance company.
Otherwise, we'll try to "go to bat" on your behalf, but first, to make that happen, we will need IN WRITING, either something from your doctor's office to verify that you cannot make this trip just to let us know you simply didn't change your mind and found something else to do. Or if it's travel related, the same applies, we need some proof of why you could not travel to the event. Our contracts with courses and hotels are typically pretty strict so please don't set your mind to the idea that everything will work out in your favor. But we'll try.
A few years ago, two people were planning to travel together. One person got sick and the other (healthy) person wanted to bow out because they were close friends. We cannot help you there; no refund for you unless you find someone to travel with. Otherwise, travel insurance may help you.
Daily Resort Activities including Horseshoes, Croquet, Ping Pong, Beach Volleyball, Ladder Ball, Corn Hole, Bayside Putting Green, Scavenger Hunt, as well as Daily Arts and Crafts; Fishing poles and bait at Fleischer Pier daily; non-motorized beach equipment and watercrafts (kayaks, pedal-boats, hydro bikes, & paddleboards), seasonal
Enhanced Wi-Fi
GRANDEUR, GRIT AND GLORY SINCE 1847: Honoring its ties to American freedom, the Grand's unique history is celebrated daily with a procession that commences by the Lobby fireplace and culminates with a Civil War-replica Cannon firing at Cannon Park followed with tea and cookies
History Talk with the Grand Historian
Horticulture Talk and self-guided tour
Grand Natural Wonders around the bayfront
2 daily Shuttles to downtown Fairhope
One-hour complimentary Bicycle and Helmet usage
Access to private Golf Club Offering Golf, Professional Croquet, Pickleball and Tennis
Driving Range access with Range balls
Golf Bag storage
Feature Pool Complex and Indoor Pool with Towel Service
If you have questions of a general nature, please contact Tom Alsop, the event host by clicking here.
If you have questions regarding your room, roommate, payment, etc., please contact Irene Matthews at irene@singlesgolf.com. You can also contact the office at 980-833-6450, 9am to 1:30 pm, M-F, Eastern time. Call or text to this number.
Mailing address for registration forms and/or checks: PO Box 848, Pineville, NC 28134
See the "Read This First" section at the top of this website.
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 in May. To see when your dues expire, go here.
Non-Member Registration: If you're not a member, annual dues are $89 or you'll pay 3% additional to the total amount due on the registration form. If you'd like to register as a non-member, you must call the ASGA office from 9am to 1:30pm and speak with Irene Matthews, our office manager, in order to register for this event.
Go to www.SinglesGolf.com/join to become a member and enjoy this trip with savings you would not get without an ASGA membership.
You can sign-up for this event online or use the PDF Registration Form if you're mailing a check or faxing-in your registration form.
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: Irene@SinglesGolf.com
To register using a mail-in or fax-in PDF Registration Form, click here
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