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Golf’s most eagerly awaited showdown returns to America in 2008 when the European team, captained by Nick Faldo, seek to retain the Ryder Cup against the United States at the evocative Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, 20 miles east of Louisville.
The Sporting Traveller has teamed up with Ryder Cup Travel Services to offer a choice of inclusive packages to one of the world’s great sporting events.
| RYDER CUP GOLF 2008 |
| Hotel |
Grade |
Price |
Sgl Sup |
| Holiday Inn Lake View Clarksville |
3 star |
£1,288 |
£322 |
| Ramada Sellersburg Indiana |
3 star |
Sold Out |
NA |
| Holiday Inn Downtown Louisville |
3 star |
Sold Out |
NA |
| Doubletree Suites Lexington |
3 star |
£1,415 |
£448 |
| Ramada Shelbyville |
3 star |
Sold Out |
NA |
| French Lick Springs Indiana |
4 star |
£1,593 |
£483 |
| Weat Baden Spa French Lick |
5 star |
£1,639 |
£604 |
| Please note: does not include flights. Please call for a quote. |
INCLUDES
 5 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast
Daily return transfers from hotel to Valhalla Club
Official Admission ticket to each day of the Ryder Cup
Official Celebration Evening
Official Ryder Cup gift
NOT INCLUDED
Air Travel
Airport Transfers
Items of a personal nature
FLIGHTS
There is no necessity to book these through us, but as an ATOL bonded Tour Operator we will be happy to quote from October onwards. We would recommend that you fly either to Louisville or Lexington, via a main US hub. Please indicate whether you would like a quote for flights when making your initial booking.
TICKETS
The tickets included with your holiday (standard season tickets) can be upgraded to International Pavilion tickets (subject to availability) for £170 per person. These tickets allow the same access to the course, but have the added benefit of access to a private covered pavilion area, providing seating and the opportunity to purchase food and beverages. The International Pavilion will also have TV monitors showing the very best of the live action.
ITINERARY
Wed 17 Sep Arrive Louisville / LexingtonOn arrival please make your own way to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time there is an optional transfer to Valhalla for team practice (additional £30). Evening at leisure.
Thu 18 Sep Louisville / Lexington
Morning transfer to Valhalla for the final Ryder Cup practice rounds. In the afternoon attend the Opening Ceremony. Return to hotel. Courtesy shuttle to the Celebration Evening.
Fri 19 Sep Louisville / Lexington
Morning transfer to watch the Fourball matches, followed by the Foursome matches in the afternoon. Evening at leisure.
Sat 20 Sep Louisville / Lexington
Morning transfer to watch the Foursome matches, followed by the Fourball matches in the afternoon. Evening at leisure.
Sun 21 Sep Louisville / Lexington
Morning transfer to watch the thrilling finale with the 12 singles matches, followed by the presentation of the Ryder Cup Trophy to the winning side and Closing Ceremony. Evening at leisure.
Mon 22 Sep Louisville / Lexington
Check out and make your own way to airport in time for flight home.
| RYDER CUP HOTELS |
| Hotel |
Valhalla Transfer |
Location |
Hotel Website |
| Holiday Inn Lake View |
40 minutes |
Indiana |
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| Ramada Sellerburg |
45 minutes |
Indiana |
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| Holiday Inn Louisville |
35 minutes |
Kentucky |
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| Doubletree Suites Lexington |
50 minutes |
Kentucky |
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| Ramada Shelbyville |
15 minutes |
Kentucky |
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| French Lick Springs |
90 minutes |
Indiana |
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| West Baden Spa |
90 minutes |
Indiana |
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For more details or to book this event
TEL: 01737 244398
or download a booking form
here (word document) or here (pdf format)
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