2011 QUALIFYING SCHOOL

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1 2011 QUALIFYING SCHOOL FINAL STAGE 10 th December 15 th December REGISTRATION DEADLINE 1200 hrs Friday 9 th December

2 1. Venue PGA Catalunya Resort Carretera Nacional II, Km Caldas de Malavella Girona Spain Tel: Fax: Website: Contact: Miguel Girbes (Golf Manager) Location: Junction 8 off motorway A7. 1 hour from Barcelona and 15 minutes from Girona. 10 minutes from Girona Airport. 2. Conditions of Play The 2011 European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage shall be played over 108 holes (6 rounds) of stroke play. A field of 156 competitors will play 2 rounds on both the Stadium and Tour Courses at PGA Catalunya Resort. After 72 holes the field will be cut to the leading 70 players and ties who will play two further rounds over the Stadium Course. The European Tour reserves the right to alter the schedule of play or courses at any time. At the conclusion of 108 holes all players making the cut will be ranked according to score. Tied scores will be ranked by card play-off as follows: a. Best last 18 holes b. Best last 36 holes c. Best 3rd (or 4th) round over the Stadium Course d. Best last 72 holes e. Best 1st or 2nd round over the Stadium Course f. Best last 9, 6, 3, 2 and 1 holes (10 to 18) All players who tie for 30 th place or better will be eligible for Category 11 membership of the European Tour for the 2012 season. The remainder of those making the cut will be eligible for Category 14 membership of the European Tour (and Category 7 membership of the Challenge Tour) for the 2012 season. Players failing to make the

3 cut will be eligible for Category 12 membership of the Challenge Tour for the 2012 season. Players who fail to make the cut will also be ranked according to score. Tied scores will be ranked by card play-off as follows: a. Best 3 rd or 4 th round over the Stadium Course. b. Best combined 3 rd and 4 th rounds. c. Best 1 st or 2 nd round over the Stadium Course. d. Based on the 3 rd or 4 th round over the Stadium Course, the best last 9, 6, 3, 2 and 1 holes (10 to 18). 3. Practice Rounds The official practice days on both courses are Wednesday 7 th, Thursday 8 th and Friday 9 th November. On practice days, the tees on both courses will open as follows: 1 st Tee to th Tee to only No starting sheets will be in operation, however, play must be in 3 balls or less. For practice outwith the three official practice days, players must contact PGA Catalunya Resort in advance by telephone and practice will be subject to availability. There will be a charge of 50% of the normal green fee However, players will be given courtesy on Tuesday 6 th November subject to availability. 4. Practice Range The opening times throughout the event, including practice days, are as follows: (last balls). The balls for the range will be provided courtesy of Titleist. Any player found removing range balls from the practice facilities will be subject to disciplinary action under the European Tour Code of Behaviour (see 10. below). 5. Registration All players must register by hours (local time) on Friday 9 th December. This can be done in person at PGA Catalunya Resort or by telephone to any of the following locations: a) European Tour Headquarters at Wentworth - Entries Dept - Tel: or direct line /71. b) European Tour Field Office, PGA Catalunya Resort - Tel:

4 Players who fail to meet the hrs local time deadline will be removed from the draw and replaced with the first available reserve in order of eligibility. Amateur competitors who wish to retain their amateur status must indicate their intention in writing and this can be done by completing a standard form available at registration. 6. Withdrawals If a player who is exempt for the Final withdraws after the closing date without competing, he will be refunded 1,475 or the Sterling equivalent of 1,250. If a player is absent on the tee without notification no refund will be given. (Players who qualified at 1 st or 2 nd Stage are no longer eligible for any type of refund). Once an entrant has teed off, refund of entry is not possible. A player may withdraw following the completion of any round providing notification is given to the European Tour office on site prior to the conclusion of that days play. 7. Bad Weather All competitors should note that every effort will be made to complete 108 holes by Thursday evening, but should bad weather cause disruption, which in the opinion of the Qualifying School Director may jeopardise the proper playing of the Final Stage, play may be continued or indeed scheduled on Friday 16 th and if necessary on Saturday 17 th December. As a guideline, the following principles will apply: a) It is crucial to compare like with like - this may mean declaring play completed at one course void if that round cannot subsequently be completed by all competitors. b) - 6 stipulated rounds is the objective. - If 6 rounds cannot be completed by the evening of the final bad weather day, 5 rounds is the objective. - If 5 rounds cannot be completed by the evening of the final bad weather day, 4 rounds is the objective. - If 4 rounds cannot be completed by the evening of the final bad weather day, the Qualifying School may be rescheduled in whole or in part.

5 - Play will not be scheduled after the bad weather day but in exceptional circumstances a round in progress may be completed. 8. European Tour Rules The event will be played under the R&A Rules of Golf. The European Tour Conditions of Competition will apply including the 2010 Groove Regulations as indicated below. A full list of competition Conditions, Rules and Regulations will be available from the European Tour Office and on the 1 st tee. Competitors are specifically asked to note: Limitation of balls used during Round During a stipulated round the balls a player uses must be of the same brand and type as detailed by a single entry on the current list of Conforming Golf Balls. Driving Clubs The driver the player carries must have a clubhead, identified by model and loft that is named on the current list of Conforming Driver Heads issued by R&A Rules Limited. Penalty for Breach of Condition: disqualification. Dangerous Situation - Play Suspension If play is suspended due to a dangerous situation, play must be suspended immediately. Penalty for breach of rule: disqualification. Practice Putting Prohibited A player shall not play any practice stroke on or near the putting green of the hole last played. Pace of Play Please refer to the attached policy. Groove Regulations Please note that the 2010 R&A Groove Regulations as listed on the European Tour Hard Card will be in effect for the Final of the Qualifying School. Any player who has any doubt regarding the conformity of his equipment should: Check with the manufacturer as to the conformity of the club (either directly or via the relevant website). Consult the R&A s Informational Database to see if the club is listed mational%20clubs.aspx Have the club or clubs tested at the tournament site by the European Tour officials. Please note that a club listed on the

6 R&A database as conforming does not need to be tested and may be used unless there is evidence that the club has in some way been changed, modified or altered. (Any club listed as nonconforming will not be tested and is unable to be used.) Distance Measuring Devices The use of a distance measuring device or a device used to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player s play (eg. temperature, gradient, wind speed, etc.) is not permitted. Penalty for breach of rule: disqualification. (Please refer to point 13. below.) Anti-Doping This will be in effect, please refer to point 17., below. 9. Prize Fund The total prize money will be approximately 150,000 and will be distributed as follows: 1 16, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,660 Ties on 30 th place will receive 1,660 Players who complete all 6 rounds but finish below 30 th position will receive 750 each. IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE! In order to satisfy the requirements of the Spanish Tax Authorities, payments will be made by bank transfer only (not cheque) and players who win prize money must supply their bank account details and a copy of the appropriate section of their passport in order to receive payment. For the convenience of competitors it is requested that this information is supplied at Registration. For further information please contact Sasha Forster, QS Entries Administrator: Tel: qs@europeantour.com Amateur entrants are not eligible for prize money.

7 10. Conduct and Dress Regulations All competitors must abide by the European Tour Code of Behaviour as contained in the Members General Regulations Handbook copies will be available from the Tournament Office on site at each venue. For a minor breach of the code a fine of not less than 115 ( 100) nor greater than 4,700 ( 4,000) will be applied. Please note that jeans, shorts and collarless shirts are not acceptable dress at any time or for any reason. 11. Notice Board Draws and any further information will be posted on the Notice Board at PGA Catalunya Resort and competitors are advised to check the board regularly for new or updated information. 12. Caddies There is no restriction on the use of caddies except that no competitor at the Final Stage of the Qualifying School may caddie for any other participant at the Final Stage. Caddies are not permitted to wear jeans, sandals or golf shoes (with spikes). Caddies may wear shorts provided they are tailored, solid coloured and knee length. Beach style shorts or shorts with cargo pockets, patterns or stripes of any kind are unacceptable. Please note that no local caddies will be available. 13. Trolleys Trolleys are available and will be provided free of charge on a first come first served basis. NOTE: Use of a trolley with a distance measuring device or a device used to gauge or measure other conditions (including temperature, wind speed, gradient, etc.) is not permitted. The penalty for using a trolley with such a device attached is disqualification. 14. Locker Room The locker room is available in the club locker keys can be obtained from the Pro-shop. 15. Clubhouse The Club will open at each day and breakfast will be available from until in the upstairs bar area. Lunch (and snacks) will be available from to in the restaurant.

8 Please note that metal spikes are not permitted in the clubhouse. 16. Medical There will be a medical service on site (Creu Roja/Red Cross) from Wednesday 7 th December. Please contact the European Tour Office for further information. 17. Physiotherapy - Tel: The Race to Dubai Physiotherapy Unit will be located at the entrance to the clubhouse and will be operational from 7 th December at the following times: Wednesday 7 th Dec Thursday 8 th Dec Friday 9 th Dec Saturday 10 th Dec and Sunday 11 th Dec and Monday 12 th Dec and Tuesday 13 th Dec and Wednesday 14 th Dec and Thursday 15 th Dec European Tour Anti-Doping Policy The European Tour now operates an Anti-Doping Policy which has been developed to protect the integrity that is inherent in the sport, and to ensure the health and safety of all competitors. As a condition of participation all competitors must comply with and be bound by the terms of the policy. A handbook detailing information on the policy is available from the European Tour. Please note that the European Tour reserves the right to implement testing at any stage of the Qualifying School. 19. Yardage Books Dion Stephens will be producing yardage booklets for both courses. 20. Membership and Entries Sasha Forster and Jodie Wells from the European Tour Membership and Entries Department will be on site from Monday 12 th December and will be available to discuss any issue relating to Challenge Tour and European Tour membership and tournament entries.

9 21. European Tour Staff Tournament Administration Tel: Fax: Mike Stewart - Qualifying School Director Stadium Course Miguel Vidaor - Tournament Director Carmel Treacy - Tournament Secretary Mats Lanner - Referee Mark Litton - Referee Thomas Waldenstedt - Referee Ramón de Bastida - Referee (RFEG) Tour Course Jose Maria Zamora - Tournament Director Jennie Janes - Tournament Secretary Gary Butler - Referee Pascal Vincent - Referee Charles Dernie - Referee (PGA) Margarita Salmerón - Referee (RFEG) Media Centre Tel: Fax: Paul Symes - Press Officer Sarah Gwynn - Press Officer Will Pearson - Website Editor Neil Ahern - Assistant Press Officer Steve Doughty - Statistician Other Tournament Services Scoreboard Tel: Dean Bridges - Scoring Manager Physio Tel: Scott McLean - Greenkeeping Consultant Eugene Hennessy - Greenkeeping Consultant Guy Nestor - Weather Forecaster

10 In Attendance Alain de Soultrait - Challenge Tour Director Sasha Forster - Membership, Entries and QS Administrator Jodie Wells - Membership and Entries Administrator 22. Directions PGA Catalunya Resort is located in Caldes de Malavella (Girona), 60 minutes from Barcelona, 15 minutes from Girona city. From Barcelona, leave the AP7 motorway at exit 9, and travel 7km north towards Girona on road NII and the course is on the left (with the exit from the NII on the right). From Girona city, take the NII towards Barcelona and the course is at KM701 on the right hand side. (Girona Airport is situated only 5 minutes from the course) From France, leave the AP7 motorway at exit 6 (Girona Airport/Riudellots de la Selva), travel 5km South towards Barcelona on the NII and the course is on the right. 23. Accommodation The Hotel Melia Golf Vichy Catalan is situated on site at the venue and is offering special rates for the duration of the event: Hotel Melia Golf Vichy Catalan Carretera N-II KM 701, Caldes De Malavella, Spain Tel: Fax: Reservas.mgvc@solmelia.com Contact Name: Margaux Bots or Marta Pérez *Please complete the hotel booking form and or fax it through to the hotel - (separate document).

11 QUALIFYING SCHOOL 2011 FINAL STAGE PRACTICE REGULATIONS 1. Practice shall be permitted in designated practice areas only and at designated times. NOTE: If play is suspended for a dangerous situation or in the event that such a situation occurs outside the hours of play, players must cease from using all practice facilities immediately. Notification of all practice facilities re-opening after closure will be issued by either a member of the European Tour Field Staff or through the official notice board. 2. Players may not use their own balls on the practice range. 3. During practice rounds, only one ball shall be in play with the following exceptions: a) If a player misses the green with his shot to the green, he may play one additional stroke. b) Not more than three chip shots may be played from beside the green, provided such practice does not damage the course. c) Only one bunker shot may be played towards the green from a greenside bunker. All other practice bunker shots must be played away from the green. (This is to protect the putting surfaces from excessive sand). d) Only three practice putts are permitted. In any case, notwithstanding the above regulations, no additional practice strokes shall be played if the group behind is waiting to play. 4. Practice rounds must be played in 3s or less. 5. Practice times from the 1 st tee are to Players may commence from the 10 th tee but only during the period to The first tee on both courses will close at

12 QUALIFYING SCHOOL 2011 FINAL STAGE PACE OF PLAY POLICY Players are advised to note carefully the provisions of the Tour s Pace of Play policy printed on the Tour Hard Card. Under these regulations, referees are instructed to time any group which is both over their allotted time and out of position with the group in front. Players must recognise their obligation to keep tight up to the group in front (not ahead of the group behind). Please assist us to keep play moving for the benefit of everyone by: a) being ready to play when it is your turn b) keeping within the per stroke limits c) playing provisional balls when necessary or advisable d) adopting Rule 3-3 (Doubt as to Procedure) if needed Tour policy on pace of play is that we do not warn groups before we time them. All players are expected to know when their group is out of position and assume that they are being timed. Please note that the Pace of Play penalties are amended as follows:- One bad time - Verbal warning from Official. Two bad times - One stroke penalty and 345 ( 300) fine Three bad times - Two stroke penalty and 690 ( 600) fine Four bad times - Disqualification In addition, a player who has been timed on 3 separate occasions (or more) during an event but has not breached the above regulations will incur a fine of 345 ( 300). A player who has already been penalised under the above conditions will not be liable for any further penalty. Mike Stewart Director of Qualifying School