Welcome and Wine Tasting Drop In for Spouses and Companions – Thursday, February 20 – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Spouses and companions are welcome to attend a Wine Tasting drop-in on Thursday afternoon, from 3-4 pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet old friends and new and try out some new wine. Stop by, have a glass and connect with other AWPA spouses/companions. There is no additional fee for spouses/companions to attend. This event is not intended for members.
Spouse/Companion Brunch – Friday, February 21 – 9:30 am to 10:30 am
The spouse/companion hospitality event will be held on Friday morning. All spouses and companions are welcome to attend brunch, to meet and mingle with other attendees. It’s a great opportunity get to know other spouses and guests, and then make plans to head out to explore the town for the afternoon or participate in the Golf Tournament! The fee for spouses/companions to participate in this brunch is $55. This event is not intended for members.
Golf Tournament - Friday, February 21 – 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm
This year’s Golf Tournament will take place at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club, a short walk from the hotel. The Pine Course is a traditional golf course, with tree-lined fairways. Hitting the corridor fairways of the Pine Course requires a mindful tee shot. Water comes into play on six holes, and local players will give you different tips on how you should play coveted hole number 15. The Pine Course is continually selected by the PGA to host the qualifier for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. More information on the course is here: https://www.mccormickranchgolf.com/golf
The tournament fee is $225 per person. The fee includes lunch, green fees, cart, driving range, practice balls, and a world-class golf experience. The format is a shotgun, scramble tournament so that golfers of all skill levels will enjoy the event. There is a dress code of appropriate golf attire – collared shirts are required, and no denim is allowed. Metal spikes are not allowed. When you register, please indicate handicaps for you and your spouse/companion, if s/he will be participating in the tournament. They are welcome and encouraged to participate. Foursomes will be arranged based on your handicap and include both wire producers and suppliers. Please select right or left-handed clubs during registration, if rentals are needed. Prizes will be awarded to the top foursomes, and longest drive and closest to the pin at designated holes.