! NEW VENUE! Hauger Golf Club, Norway July

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1 The European Golf Association, Norwegian Golf Federation and Hauger Golf Club have the great honour to invite you to participate in the 2018 European Young Masters -! NEW VENUE! Hauger Golf Club, Norway July

2 General information VENUE The venue of the 2018 European Young Masters is Hauger Golf Club, situated just north of the Norwegian capital, Oslo. The club was founded in 1988 and is celebrating 30 years jubilee this year. The layout is a parkland course and is designed by Jeremy Turner. Hauger Golf Club has hosted Challenge Tour for both ladies and gents. The length of the course from the women s back tee is 5400 meters, par 72 and 6300 meters from the men s back tee, par 72. The Course rating is 76,1 and the slope is 138 for women and 75,2 and 135 for men. You can download the GLFR app (glfr.com) Search for Hauger Golfklubb and view the course digitally. Address Hauger Golf Club Ramstadveien 180, N-1480 Slattum, Norway Phone: , post@haugergolf.no Web site: CHAMPIONSHIP WEBSITE For draws, results and information regarding the Championship please visit and CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME Monday, 23 July Arrival. Tuesday, 24 July First official practice day. Tee times from 09:00-11:00. Registration (No later than 17:00). Captains meeting at 17:00. Wednesday, 25 July Second official practice day. Tee times from 09:00-11:00. Team photographs 17:00 18:00. approx. Opening Ceremony at 18:00 followed by Welcome Party at Hauger Golfclub. Thursday, 26 July 1 st round Stroke play. Friday, 27 July 2 nd round Stroke play. Saturday, 28 July 3 rd round Stroke play. The Closing Ceremony will take place 30 minutes after the end of play. The Closing Ceremony will be followed by a Farewell Dinner. (Location to be confirmed) Sunday, 29 July Departure.

3 TRANSPORTATION Transport from the airport to the hotel will be by train. The train (Line R11, R10 and L12) from Oslo Airport Gardemoen to Lillestrøm leaves from track 4 three times every hour, and takes 12 minutes. (03, 13 and 43 past the hour) The cost for the train is 79 NOK per person and is paid individually. The hotel is located just across from the train station in Lillestrøm. (190m) A shuttle service will be provided between the official hotel and Hauger Golf Club from the first practice day on. Information regarding transportation will be at Scandic Hotel Lillestrøm. ACCOMMODATION The official hotel is Scandic Lillestrøm, located inside the suburban city Lillestrøm. There will be a shuttle service between the hotel and the golf course, travel time is approx. 15 minutes. Time schedule will be provided upon arrival. Any country wishing to make alternative arrangements for accommodation can do so, however official transport is only provided from the official hotel to and from the golf course. Scandic Hotel Lillestrøm

4 ALL BOOKINGS MADE TO SCANDIC HOLMENKOLLEN PARK HOTEL HAVE BEEN TRANSFERED TO SCANDIC LILLESTRØM. Name of Hotel No. and type of room Rates per night Scandic Lillestrøm Stillverksveien Lillestrøm 90 Twin rooms Single NOK 880,- Appx 95 (on 10 April) Twin NOK 675,- Phone: Appx 73 (on 10 April) Rates are per person, per night, it also includes breakfast, served from Late bookings can be made directly to the Scandic Lillestrøm and payment must be made directly to the hotel by the teams as soon as possible. Booking code: EYM GOLF

5 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION Communication The use of handheld transceivers (walkie-talkie) for communication purposes between Team Captains, Team Advisors and Team Players, is prohibited. Penalty for Breach of condition: Disqualification of Team. Caddies As per item 1.6 a. in the EGA Conditions of Competition for The European Young Masters, only fellow Team Players are permitted to act as caddies. Catering at the golf club The Club House restaurant offers a variety of warm and cold meals and a variety of beverages. Team Managers wishing to set up a catering account must contact Hauger Golf Club catering staff directly to activate this service. Catering accounts must be paid cash or by credit card in advance. Team Managers must sign off their account prior to departure. Players and Officials, eligible to charge to an account, will be issued with an identification card. Team Managers intending to set-up a catering account must collect identification charge cards from the Information Office. Dress code Dress regulations are smart/casual throughout the week i.e. jeans, denim trousers, shorts, sleeveless or collarless shirts, track suits and training shoes are prohibited. Tailored shorts are allowed. Anti-Doping All competitors are subject to the provisions of the International Golf Federation s Anti- Doping Policy. Any competitors who are taking medication and in doubt as to their clinical status should seek advice from the EGA Office not later than 30 days before the start of the championship. Forms and deadlines Please find enclosed the following forms which must be returned by the dates mentioned: FORM 1: Travelling Arrangements by 14 June FORM 3: Accommodation Arrangements by 14 June (See new information) FORM 2: Team Members by 14 July Entry/Eligibility Conditions form will be available on the championship website (EGA). To be returned to arnaud@ega-golf.ch by 14 July Parent/Legal Guardian Acknowledgement for Minors will be available on the championship website (EGA). To be returned to arnaud@ega-golf.ch by 14 July

6 Fruit and water Complimentary fruit will be available on the course on tournament days. Due to environmental concern, we encourage players to drink and refill water from the tap. Norwegian tap water is pure and considered to be equal or better than bottled water. Golf bags A storage room for golf bags can be made available. Please contact the Tournament Office upon arrival. Locker rooms There are a few locker rooms available in the Club House for girls and boys. Each participating team will have access to a locker for storage of personal belongings. Liability Players, officials and guests are reminded that Hauger Golf Club, the Norwegian Golf Federation, European Golf Association and official hotels cannot be held responsible for loss of equipment or personal possessions. Medical care Medical personnel will be on-call during the Championship. Photos The official photo session will take place on Wednesday, 26 July before the Opening Ceremony. Team captains will be informed of the exact time. Practice The official practice days are Tuesday, 24 July and Wednesday, 25 July. The Starting lists for the practice rounds will be available upon arrival. Practice facilities There is a driving range to accommodate players according to a schedule where balls will be provided. In addition, there is a simple short game area and one practice putting green. Press office A wireless network and a photocopier will be available for members of the press at the golf club. All requests regarding press will be handled by the Norwegian Golf Federation. Pro shop The pro shop is located across the courtyard from the Club House next to the parking lot. It is well stocked with equipment and clothes. Registration Registration for the tournament will take place in the tournament office, no later than Tuesday, 24 July,

7 Social events Wednesday, 25 July Saturday, 28 July Opening Ceremony and Welcome Party at Hauger Golf Club. Closing Ceremony and Farewell Dinner. Trolleys Trolleys will be available. There is no need for pre-booking. Please note: Electric golf trolleys are not permitted see Conditions of Competition (1.6b). Please note: Buggies will not be available for the captains. Yardage books A hardcopy of a yardage book will be available upon arrival. The Hauger Golf Club yardage book is also available as an electronical app. The app Golfshot must be downloaded (7 days free trial). For further information, please contact: NORWEGIAN GOLF FEDERATION Øyvind Rojahn Head of Sports Ullevaal stadion, 0840 Oslo, Norway Phone: oyvind.rojahn@golfforbundet.no EUROPEAN GOLF ASSOCIATION Place de la Croix-Blanche 19 CP 110 CH-1066 Epalinges Switzerland Tel Fax info@ega-golf.ch Website: HAUGER GOLF CLUB Ramstadveien 180, 1480 Slattum Phone: post@haugergolf.no Web site:

8 TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FORM 1 Country: Number of persons arriving: Arriving at Oslo airport, Gardermoen (OSL): Date: Time of arrival: Airline and flight number: Arriving from: Departing from Oslo airport, Gardermoen (OSL): Date: Time of departure: Airline and flight number: In order to receive transportation from the airport to the official hotel, it is important that this form is filled out with all relevant travel details and is returned by the deadline. Not arriving at airport! (Only applicable if team arrives by other means, or does not request transportation) Date: Signature: Please complete and return this form by to: turnering@golfforbundet.no no later than 14 June

9 Country: ACCOMMODATION FORM 2 ARRANGEMENTS PLEASE USE CAPITAL LETTERS. Twin rooms, names of players: Date of arrival Date of departure Team Captain: Single/Twin room: Date of arrival Date of departure 1 Team Advisor: Single/Twin room: Date of arrival Date of departure 1 Extra rooms/officials: Single/Twin room: Date of arrival Date of departure 1 2 Date: Signature: Please complete and return this form by to meeting.lillestrom@scandichotels.com no later than 14 June

10 Country: TEAM MEMBERS FORM 3 All players must be born in 2001 or later. Max. hcp for girls is 16 and max. hcp for boys is 12 PLEASE USE CAPITAL LETTERS. Girls names: Date of Birth HCP 1 2 Boys names: Date of Birth HCP 1 2 Team Captain: Mobile Phone Team Advisor: Mobile Phone Officials: 1 2 Date: Signature: Please complete and return this form by to: turnering@golfforbundet.no no later than 14 July