Registration Now Open
20th Annual Robert Trent Jones Society Meeting
September 12th – 14th , 2024
Hosted by the famous Eisenhower Blue Course at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO
Who Should Attend
Society Member Clubs can invite their membership to attend for two days of golfing, comradery, history and fun! Join with golfers from other RTJ Sr. clubs from around the world. Read on and stay tuned to the Society website for additional details.
About Eisenhower Blue:
Located just outside Colorado Springs, Colorado, our event is within 80 miles of Denver International Airport (DIA) and Colorado Springs (COS).
Eisenhower Blue has a storied history as the premier military golf venue and is normally closed to outside play. Designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1960 at the behest of close friend President Eisenhower, the course has hosted numerous intercollegiate, CGA and regional events. Most recently, Eisenhower Blue was honored to host the USGA’s Junior Girls National Championship, the first USGA event held on an active military site.
While at The Event
Plan on two days golfing and enjoying the amenities of the most prestigious military course in America. For non-golfing guests, there is time to enjoy hiking, and Colorado Springs western hospitality
Attire
All activities, except for Dinner Saturday evening, are country club casual attire. Dinner on Saturday evening is Country Club semi-formal (coat & tie for gentlemen).
About the Event
This will be the 20th annual gathering of the Robert Trent Jones Society. Here you will enjoy the company of fellow golfers and enthusiasts of Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and his works of art.
Take a deep dive into Society happenings while enjoying two days of friendly golf competition and networking with fellow RTJ Society Member Clubs.
This year’s event takes place in one of American’s great historic sites, the United States Air Force Academy. In addition to an included tour of the academy, guests can enjoy the hallowed grounds with its spectacular vistas, monuments and trails. Colorado Springs has numerous museums, parks and the historic Broadmoor.
Saturday’s dinner entertainment has yet to be formalized.
Last year we were thoroughly entertained by Tom Coyne, best selling author of several golf books, most recently “A Course Called America.”
Broadmoor Excursion Just Added!
A limited number of Broadmoor tee times are available on a first-come, first-served basis for registered attendees of the Gathering. Tee Times are on September 11th and 12th for a special rate of $310/pp. You do not need to be guest of the Broadmoor hotel to enjoy golf on either the Broadmoor East or West courses, both a unique blend of two great architectural geniuses, Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones.
Contact David Leigh at David.Leigh@rtjsociety.com to sign up. Payment will be made at the Broadmoor pro shop on the day of play.
Event Schedule
Thursday, September 12th
| 02:00 pm – 06:30 pm | Registration opens |
| 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Cocktail Reception, Orientation |
Friday, September 13th
| 07:30 am – 09:00 am | Breakfast buffet |
| 09:00 am – 10:00 am | RTJ Society updates / photo |
| 10:15 am – 11:45 am | Air Force Academy Bus Tour |
| 11:45 am – 01:30 pm | Golf Warm-up, box lunch |
| 01:30 pm | Golf Shotgun |
| 06:00 pm – 09:30 pm | Cocktails and Heavy Hors d’oeuvres |
Saturday, September 14th
| 07:30 am – 09:00 am | Breakfast and golf warm up |
| 09:00 am | Golf Shotgun |
| 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm | Lunch buffet |
| 06:30 pm – 10:30 pm | Cocktails, Dinner, Awards & Keynote Address |
Sunday, September 15th
Departure
Available Accommodations
We have secured room blocks with special rates at two hotels within a short drive to the Academy and Eisenhower Blue (located on the academy grounds). The room blocks are available to book now and rooms must be booked before August 11th. Availability is limited so book your room as soon as possible!
Drury Inn and Suites, special rate of $167-205/night + tax
1170 InterQuest Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 599-4000 / (800) 325-0720
https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10097167
Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10097167.
Residence Inn North, special rate of $209/night + tax
9805 Federal Dr.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1707766809688&key=GRP
The Surrounding Area
Whether you plan to drive or fly into Colorado, plan your trip to enjoy the western hospitality of the Rocky Mountain region.
Colorado Springs and the surrounding area offer outstanding cultural and historic sites to entertain beyond the RTJ events so plan a full trip!
This year’s event has been changed to Friday/Saturday to accommodate individual plans for additional activities at this beautiful time of the year.
Weather:
Weather in mid-September is expected to mild with highs in the mid 60’s – 70’s during the day and the mid-to-high 40’s during the evening
Rocky Mountains & Pikes Peak
U.S. Air Force Academy
The Broadmoor & CGA Museum
Garden of the Gods
Costs
You are responsible for your travel to and from the event.
The closest major airports are
- Colorado Springs (COS)
- Denver International (DIA-approx. 75 miles)
Costs for the event at the Club (room accommodations separate) are
- Golfers: $595 per person.
- Non-golfing spouses/guests:$295 per person
These event fees include all activities at the Club including two rounds of golf for the golfers, Academy tour, Friday and Saturday meals including beer and wine, and gifts.
Because of the distances and logistics involved in attending, the Society will require a $75 deposit to secure your spot. You must pay using the Societies’ secure credit card form to complete your reservation.
The balance will be due by cash, check or credit card upon arriving at The Eisenhower Blue Golf Course on Thursday evening
See Registration desk at the Golf Clubhouse upon arrival.
