Overview

The Sportingclass Industry Invitational 2025 takes you to Apes Hill, Barbados

Qualifying events around the UK will culminate in a grand final where guests will stay at The Apes Hill Barbados Golf Resort.

This is the ultimate Golf Networking event.

Our past tournament finals have been to:
Arizona, Dallas, Georgia, Jamaica, Kuala Lumpur, Mauritius, Naples, New Orleans, San Francisco, Sanya, Sarasota, Singapore and Thailand.

The Grove, The Shire, St George’s Hill, The Richmond, Trump Aberdeen and Barbados.

The Sportingclass Industry Invitational delivers every golf day to an exceptional standard with huge attention to detail to guarantee you and your guest(s) are treated to the most indulgent, fun & productive of networking golf days. If your team comes first & wins a spot to the final in Barbados – that’s just a bonus as every qualifying event is designed as a stand-alone event with prizes on the day, great gifts, exceptional hospitality (on and off the course) and a fantastic guest list for you to circulate with.

Here are just a few comments from our clients:

“It was just the kind of intimate and luxurious golf day we wanted. Perfect in every way. Thank you “

“I just wanted to thank you all for putting on such a great day, the whole series of golf days have been such good fun and you guys have been unbelievable hosts. The golf courses have been nothing short of spectacular, hats off“

“I have had two lovely emails back from our clients, they had a simply fantastic day and one of them said it was the best day of golf he had ever had, hands down! So thank you so much for all of your organisation – just brilliant!“

Qualifiers

The Sportingclass Industry Invitational, probably the best golf networking tournament in the world.

Qualifying rounds are often trade specific to maximise interaction between leading industry players; but if you prefer to network across industry sectors we have plenty of non-trade specific events. Please feel free to email Paul if you would like to chat through your options.

All qualifying rounds are of the highest quality and are perfect standalone events for meeting and entertaining clients in a relaxed, but fun, environment carefully designed to allow for business networking.

Each event includes breakfast or brunch, 18 holes of golf followed by post golf drinks and dinner or BBQ with prize-giving.

All golfers receive a premium goody bag, and will enjoy prizes on the day as well as the opportunity to win the first place prize of a trip to the tournament final hosted in Barbados.

Click here to email Paul and book a team 

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas

The Sportingclass Industry Invitational 2025 Qualifying Golf Days 

♦♦  9th May: The Sportingclass Open benefiting The Golf Trust, The Shire
♦♦  June (Date TBC): The NTT Open, St George’s Hill
♦♦  9th July: IT and Comms Golf Challenge, St George’s Hill
♦♦  18th July: Drinks & Hospitality Day, The Grove
♦♦  12th September: Property & Construction Golf Challenge, The Grove
♦♦  25th September: The Gaucho Open, The Richmond
♦♦  30th September – 1st October: The Sportingclass Scottish Open, Trump International

 To book a team & for more information please email Paul Welch

The Final

The Final of the Sportingclass Industry Invitational 2025 will be hosted at Apes Hill, Barbados.

Apes Hill Golf Club: 

With its spectacular coastal views, deep gullies and romantic coral cave backdrops, Apes Hill uses its natural attributes to add beauty and variety for all levels of golfers to provide a challenging yet playable course.

Sitting at an elevation of 1,000 feet, the course offers golfers fantastic views of the Caribbean Sea to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, whilst they meander through a Caribbean jungle backdrop.

Guests will stay at The Apes Hill Resort.

In addition to the world-class golf, the Apes Hill resort provides guests with incredible amenities. The resort features padel and tennis courts, nature trails and a state of the art fitness centre.

Located just 30 minutes north of Bridgetown, finalists will be perfectly situated to explore the beautiful island and indulge in its spectacular culture and cuisine.

The Prizes

First Prize at each qualifying event –
A team trip to the tournament final hosted at Apes Hill, Barbados.

The winning team from each qualifying round will be invited to participate in The Final of the Sportingclass Industry Invitational 2025 which will be hosted at Apes Hill, Barbados.

The  prize package includes:
♦ Return economy flights to Barbados(option to upgrade flight ticket)
♦ 3 night twin accommodation at Apes Hill (option to upgrade to single occupancy)
♦ Opening night drinks reception
♦ 1 practice round and 2 tournament rounds at Apes Hill Golf Course
♦ Premium goody bag
♦ Awards ceremony

The prize does not include spending money or travel insurance.

Competition Hole Prizes
All qualifying events and the final will feature first class prizes for the Longest Drive, Nearest the Pin, Nearest the Pin in Two as well as other special prizes on the day.

Thank you to our partners for their support of the events competition holes.

All prizes are subject to change by Sportingclass, are non-transferable and not eligible for a cash alternative.

Past Winners

Past Winners

2010: Jamaica, Connected Media
2011: Arizona, MPI Financial Services
2012: Georgia, Glenstone Property
2013: Sanya, Danfoss
2014: Sarasota, Network2Supplies
2015: Naples, Wild Geese
2016: Kuala Lumpur, LVMH
2017: San Francisco, LVMH
2018: New Orleans, Rosewood Scaffolding
2019: Kuala Lumpur
2020: Dominican Republic
2021: Mauritius, Hart Breakers
2022: Thailand, Hart Breakers
2023: Singapore, Mangrove
2024: Dallas

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Sportingclass Industry Invitational Testimonials

Thank you again to you and your team for a brilliant golf day yesterday, our guests said it was the best golf day they have ever attended.

Joe Pemberton, Field Sales Manager, Campari

I just wanted to say again and massive thank you for yesterday. Honestly, it was the best golf day I have been involved in, the attention to detail was next level.

Really appreciate your support with NOAM and very much look forward to working with you and Sportingclass for the rest of the season and beyond.

Christian Purdy, Head of Sales, GHF Drinks

Hi Paul and Andy
A big thank you for the golf, as usual, really well organised and credit to you both and your crew….You have a great outfit.

Chris Hawkins, Director, Tropical Sky

Just wanted to drop you a note to say a massive thank you to your team and the Grove team for a fantastic event on Thursday at our first ever Proximo Masters Event.  Despite the weather the event went with out a hitch and I have had such positive feedback from all that attended. The organisation and attention to detail that you delivered was first class and we were thrilled to be a part of. Please pass on my thanks to all and catch-up soon.

Andrew Clifton, General Manager, Proximo

Andy, Thanks for a great day.  The quality of the event was evident, and I got a real sense of being with friends.  A rare achievement for any corporate gathering. I look forward to meeting soon and thanks again

Lloyd Salvage, Vice President – IBM, Europe Commercial General Manager, AT&T

Sam, Just want to say thanks for the outstanding trip. The organisation, hotel, and standard of golf facilities was all top notch. Most importantly it was great to connect with so many new faces. Thanks again to the Sportingclass team and hope to see you next year!

Geoff Trill, Head of IT Operations, Vodafone

I just wanted to thank you all again for hosting a memorable trip. We are already talking about which events to enter next year and are spreading the word.

Alex Cadwallader, Director, Leonard Curtis

Thank you for the wonderful experience over the last week. From the meticulous planning and delivery from Sportingclass’ side to the fantastic list of attendees, but most of all the golf. To play the final round at Spanish Bay was likely a once in a lifetime experience, what a phenomenal golf course and set up. It’s a true privilege to join the trip and to move 92 people around with such ease is made all the easier by the way you guys run it in such a fabulous way. Many many memories and new friends made. I very much look forward to working with you all again very soon.

Richard Lewis, Global Account Director, Quintessentially

Andy , thank you again for looking after the both of us so well on Thursday. It’s fair to say, that I have both attended and operated many golf day and your event is the one that stands out amongst  the very best. As we chatted about on the day, a key element is to pick a fabulous golf venue and management team.. I look forward to us delivering something even better in future years.

Daniel Hodson, Golf Hotel & Spa General Manager, JCB

Andy, A massive thank you for such a great day out at the Grove yesterday.  Sportingclass, led by you, delivered a hugely professional day out for everyone at the Property & Construction Golf Challenge.  Your team were all very engaged, effortlessly charming and everything happened seamlessly, whatever inevitable frictions occurred in the background.  On a personal note it was really great to meet you and thanks for looking after us so well.

Max Lytle, General Manager Sales Global Major Accounts, JCB Sales Ltd

 

Many thanks for all your hard work and organisation for our golf day yesterday. Again, the feedback has been fantastic, and it really has become a great day out and permanent part of the calendar. Everybody were pretty happy last night! Also, thank you for organising the gift at short notice. That is much appreciated…

Mike Jackson, Vice President, American Express

A huge thank you & congratulations to the Sportingclass team for putting on an incredible few days in Kuala Lumpur which have created life long memories not only among our team but shared with so many of the other participants. The golf courses were the best we have every played, the Ritz Carlton was stunning. The organisation & comradery was as outstanding, I could not recommend participating enough to anyone. Thank you for the opportunity #ANDTHENEW #SEEYOUNEXTYEAR

Steve Small, Head of Sponsorships & Partnerships, MOËT HENNESSY

Great day ! Thanks for organising. We’ve had incredible thanks and positive comments regarding the Home House golf  day from our members!

Joel Williams, General Manager, Home House

A hundred thank yous to you and the team for an AWESOME day yesterday! I have already received so much glowing feedback this morning, the customers just loved the day and really I can take little credit as you guys work so incredibly hard to make the day flawless. People had kept telling me what a great event it was and how well it is run and I must say it exceeded all my expectations- not an easy thing to do!

Jane Pettman, Senior Manager UKI Events, Salesforce

I wanted to thank you for making the day absolutely ace. We had an incredible amount of positive feedback both from hosts and from clients. Thank you again for making this come together in such an amazing way.

Diana Kyriakides, Account Development Manager, American Express

It was absolutely brilliant, thoroughly enjoyable with great company and exceptional organisation. A huge thank you to Sportingclass and I look forward to enjoying a long lasting and mutually beneficial relationship between Sportingclass and Home House.

Andrew Richardson, Managing Director, Home House