October 28 Conquerors Update

Hope this finds you well and working on your game!!  This is the next update for the 2024 Conquerors Paragolf Championships that will be held on May 14-16, 2024 at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in warm and sunny Scottsdale, AZ.  A couple of announcements and developments to bring you current:

1. Since opening registrations 10 days ago, we have had an overwhelming amount of registration reservations so far.  As of today, we have half the field committed.  We will be seriously thinking about raising the registration limit in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to participate.  
2. It appears that our host hotel facilities will be two properties this year, both located in close proximity to the golf course.  We are working on the room block details so we can open room reservations in the next two weeks.  We will post updates to social media and on our blog as details become available.  We are trying to tie up as many ADA-compliant rooms as possible, reservations for which will be on a first come first served basis.  If you require an accessible room, remember to reserve early!!  Also, if you are so inclined, VRBO and Airbnb have some excellent deals in the area around the course.  If you don’t mind sharing a house, there are some excellent deals on 2-4 bedroom homes.
3. Questions have been asked about the prospects for “senior” divisions for the tournament.  This will be entirely predicated on the registrations and whether we get at least three seniors in a particular division.  As we move forward we will try to keep everyone posted on the situation.
4. For our tournament this year, WR4GD Impairment categories will be used. NO SELF CLASSIFYING.  You must have a WR4GD access pass and an official handicap from your country’s governing body (i.e. USGA, Golf Canada, etc) in order to compete.
5. There will be a “grab and go” breakfast or lunch each day of the tournament.  A player’s appreciation event will be held after the first round at Orange Tree Resort.  More details and menus are forthcoming.
6. We are planning a very special and unique awards banquet for this year’s event.  This will be a “semi-formal” event, so we ask that everyone dress appropriately.
7. In order to reduce the amount of stuff you need to pack home, this year we are moving to a redeemable certificate with which you can go online after you get home and acquire all “wearables” that will be provided each competitor and have them sent directly to your home.  
8. We have already started the planning for an adaptive golf clinic on March 31 at Orange Tree.  Ping will be providing fitting services for those who are interested and will be assisting with the clinic.  In addition, two of the golf staff at Orange Tree are certified adaptive instructors and will be assisting us as well.  We should have a military/VGA update on this subject in the next newsletter.
9. Registration procedure:  Just want to make it clear so everyone understands, that the $100 deposit on registration secures your place in the tournament.  The balance of the registration fee is not due until after the first of the year.  We will make sure that full balance-due invoices are sent out to everyone with a due date of 1/15/24.  Going into the holiday season, we’re trying to make this event as affordable as we can for everyone.

Stay tuned to our blog at https://www.tiu4all.org for constantly updated information.  We will be sending another update two weeks from this weekend.  Thank you and we’re looking forward to seeing you at the tournament, and remember that as entries will be limited for this event, get on board as soon as you can.