The Tournament
Tournament Overview and Planning Schedule
The 2024 RAoKT will return to the Bonita Bay Club’s five, world-class courses. Specifics will be provided by local Advisory Board Member, Mark Landry as they become available. For planning purposes, please refer to general schedule provided below.
Tuesday October 1, 2024
Travel day for participants and guests
OPENING CEREMONIES 6-8pm on the ROOFTOP at the OMEGA high rise building, 4991 Bonita Bay Blvd, Bonita Springs FL 34134 (All the way to the end of Bonita Bay Blvd)
- Obtain Parking Pass at the main Bonita Bay Gate. They will have a RAOKT master list of attendees.
- Parking at OMEGA on site on 3rd FLOOR and on Ground FLOOR; take the Elevator to rooftop
- Rooftop of OMEGA (thank you Bret Melrose) has an amazing view of the Gulf of Mexico
- Drinks (beer, wine, soda) and light hors d’oeuvres
- Spouses/guests are welcome. Please let us know if you have a spouse/guest so we can get a head count
Wednesday October 2, 2024
DAY 1 Competition: 18 HOLES Bonita Bay Club BAY ISLAND COURSE, 26660 Country Club Dr,
- Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
- Parking available near Clubhouse/Pro Shop adjacent to bag drop
- Recommend arrive 1 hour early. Drop off bags; the attendants will load your cart. Starter will direct you to practice area.
- Starting Times will be between 1200-1250 on the BAY ISLAND course. ALL: gather for tourney Pre-Brief & team pictures near BAY ISLAND First Tee at 1145, 15 MINUTES BEFORE FIRST TEAM TEES OFF). Note this site is across the street from the main clubhouse and the Marsh Practice Range
- Practice range and putting/chipping area/short game practice areas are available to players
- NOTE: Bonita Bay has a no tipping policy for the bag attendants. You are welcome to tip the beverage cart person at your discretion.
Free evening
Thursday October 3, 2024
Day 2 Competition: 18 HOLES Bonita Bay Club MARSH COURSE, 26660 Country Club Dr,
- Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. NOTE THE MARSH PRACTICE RANGE IS SAME PLACE AS BAY ISLAND RANGE ON THE MAIN CAMPUS ADJACENT TO CLUBHOUSE
- Parking available near Clubhouse/Pro Shop adjacent to bag drop
- Starting times are from 11:30-12:10. Arrive at the tee box for Bay Island 10 minutes before your starting time.
- Practice range and putting/chipping area/short game practice areas are available to players
- NOTE: Bonita Bay has a no tipping policy for the bag attendants. You are welcome to tip the Beverage Cart person at your discretion.
Free evening after play
SUNSET CRUISE OF ESTERO BAY THURSDAY EARLY EVENING!
HOSTED BY MARK AND MARY LANDRY. DEPARTURE IS 5.45PM FROM THE MARINA AT BONITA BAY, APPX TWO MILES DOWN FROM MAIN GATE ENTRANCE ON THE LEFT. PLEASE ARRIVE AT 5.30PM SO WE HAVE A TIMELY DEPARTURE. BYOB. HORS D’OEUVRE AND SOFT DRINKS/WATER PROVIDED. RETURN TIME AROUND 8.00PM.
Friday October 4, 2024
Day 3 Competition: 18 HOLES Bonita Bay Club BAY ISLAND COURSE, 26660 Country Club Dr,
- Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
- Parking available near Clubhouse/Pro Shop adjacent to bag drop
- Starting times are from 0730-0810. Arrive at the tee box for Bay Island 10 minutes before your starting time.
- Practice range and putting/chipping area/short gam)e practice areas are available to players
CLOSING CEREMONIES (Conclusion of play approx. 12:30 until 14:30)
- BONITA BAY COUNTRY CLUB (West Campus) 26660 Country Club Dr, Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. Festivities start immediately following morning’s final round and posting of scores in the Promenade Area between main clubhouse and the 55th Hole Bar/Restaurant.
- Schedule of events:
- Special Guests
- Speeches
- Awards Presentation and Trophies/Plaques
- Parking available in main parking area
- Spouses/guests are welcome!
- Soft drinks/water provided along with light lunch. Liquor/Beer can be purchased at the 55th Club Bar
- Some participants traveling/flights to depart Friday afternoon/evening
Free evening for all
Saturday October 5, 2024
Travel Day for most players and guests
Amenties include:
- World Class locker room and dining facilities
- Situated in the heart of Bonita Bay between Fort Myers and Naples
- Five championship courses each with a unique design set in breathtaking backdrops
- Cited by Golfweek magazine as one of the “Finest in all of Florida”
