VIP Services: 2016 Ryder Cup

April 21, 2017 // Insights

The 2016 Ryder Cup men’s golf tournament, held at Hazeltine National Golf Club, was a massive undertaking. The six-day event spanned multiple golf courses and off-site venues, featured golf legends, celebrities and top-tier sponsors.

Here’s how metroConnections’ expertise came into play:

Provided full transportation management for Ryder Cup Europe, including airport arrivals for players/guests/caddies, dinner and reception party transportation and caddie shuttles.
Selected off-site venues with PGA hosts on behalf of Ryder Cup USA.
Arranged décor, floral, furniture, linens and lighting for three off-site events and the USA & Europe Welcome Dinner.
Facilitated overall event and transportation logistics for our clients in attendance.
Built customized registration websites and event mobile apps for numerous companies and sponsors in attendance.
Managed food & beverage, housing and information desks for corporate sponsors in attendance.
Developed custom branding for napkins, wristbands, pillows, lapel pins, eye masks, earplug sets, lighting and accent elements for teams and guests.

Making the A-Listers Happy: metroConnections brought our A-game to support Player Services and Guest Services for both Ryder Cup USA and Ryder Cup Europe; vendors and sponsors affiliated with PGA of America; and, international and local companies.