STAYSURE PGA TROPHY Information for Competitors

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1 STAYSURE PGA TROPHY Information for Competitors 2018 Staysure PGA Trophy, Grand Final The London Golf Club, International and Heritage Course Tuesday 31 st July & Wednesday 1 st August 2018 Prize fund: 24, ABOUT STAYSURE Staysure is widely recognised as the number-one travel insurance insurer for the over 50s. With a vast array of options on the policies, including our 5 star Defaqto rated Comprehensive policy, you are sure to find your ideal cover. Here at Staysure, we hope that our passion for golf is translated to our customers, encouraging them to pick up their clubs and head to the fairways. Our commitment to the golfing world extends further than headline sponsoring the European Senior Tour. We now also headline sponsor the European Amateur Golf Tour, aptly named the Staysure Amateur Golf Tour. Our plan is to be directly associated to over 50s golf. Further cementing our link to over 50s golf, Staysure and the PGA have teamed up to create The Staysure PGA Trophy, a national club contest. The Trophy is open to golfers aged 50 or over and features a variety of quality regional final venues, giving PGA professionals and their amateur partners the chance to play at some of the top courses in the UK and Ireland. In addition, there are various prizes to be won by both the amateurs and the professionals. Ryan Howsam Chairman & Founder Julian Kearney Chief Executive Officer Brad May Chief Marketing Officer Lloyd Bailey Sponsorship Manager

2 2. COMPETING GRAND FINALISTS Abbeydale Golf Club Professional: Gareth Davies Amateur: Richard Stacey Boat of Garten Golf Club Professional: Ross Harrower Amateur: Gordon MacDonald Gerrards Cross Golf Club Professional: Lewis Atkinson Amateur: Peter Hewitt Holme Hall Golf Club Professional: Paul Bradshaw Amateur: Chris Worthington Old Fold Manor Golf Club Professional: Glen Portelli Amateur: Vic Kenny Silverstone Golf Club Professional: Rodney Holt Amateur: Matt Bishop South Moor Golf Club Professional: Mark Ridley Amateur: Neil Timbey St Kew Golf Club Professional: Richard O Hanlon Amateur: Terry Dyer 2. CONDITIONS OF PLAY (i) The 2018 Staysure PGA Trophy Grand Final will be a 36 hole four-ball stableford event with 18 holes to be played on Tuesday 31st July and Wednesday 1st August. (ii) The field will total 8 teams, comprising the winning pair from each of the 6 Regional Finals as well as the second placed team from the two Regional Finals with the largest entry on the closing date. (iii) In the event of a tie for first place in the Grand Final, a hole-by-hole play-off will be held, the winning team of which will be champions. The play-off will commence when possible from hole 1 and continue, playing the holes in order until a winner is determined. If applicable, handicap strokes will apply. Teams losing in such a play-off will be placed according to card play-off results unless performance in the hole-by-hole play-off determines these positions prior to the champions being determined. Card play-off, if applicable, will operate as follows: best last 18, 9, 6, 3 and 1 holes. If a tie still remains the result will be determined by a match play hole-by-hole play-off from the better ball scores recorded on the card starting at the first hole of the final round. If still tied, the same procedure will apply to the round 1 card. (iv) In the event of either the amateur or The PGA Professional of a winning team at a Regional Final leaving the Club before the Grand Final, or if the team is unable to participate in the Grand Final, the team finishing second in the relevant Regional Final will take the team s place. (v) The Championship will be run in accordance with the Regulations of The Professional Golfers Association, the R&A Rules of Golf of R&A Rules Ltd, PGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition and the additional local rules of London Golf Club as approved by the Tournament Director. Page 2 of 6

3 3. COMPETITOR ACCOMMODATION, F&B & TRAVEL (i) ACCOMMODATION Individual accommodation has been arranged for all competitors at the Holiday Inn at Maidstone (Sevenoaks) on a dinner, bed & breakfast single occupancy basis. Hotel Address Holiday Inn Maidstone (Sevenoaks) London Road Wrotham Heath Sevenoaks TN15 7RS sevenoaks/maike/hoteldetail Golf Club Address: London Golf Club Stansted Lane Ash, Nr Brands Hatch Kent London TN15 7EH (ii) HOTEL CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT Check-In MONDAY 30 th JULY All Professionals and amateurs Check-Out WEDNESDAY 1 st AUGUST All Professionals, Neil Timbey & Richard Stacey FRIDAY 3 rd AUGUST Gordon MacDonald SATURDAY 4 th AUGUST All remaining amateurs (iii) F&B Breakfast & Dinner Breakfast and dinner is available in the in the Holiday Inn Hotel each morning and evening to all competitors from 06.30am and 19.30pm. Lunch All competitors will be provided with lunch in the Henry Cooper Room, located upstairs in the Clubhouse at London Golf Club. Monday 30 th July From 12.30pm Tuesday 31 st July & Wednesday 1 st August Rolling buffet following play each day* *Beverages not included, and will be at competitors own expense (iv) TRAVEL All competitors are required to make their own travel arrangements to arrive to and from the hotel and golf club each day. 4. PLAYER REGISTRATION Registration will be open from 12 noon on Monday 30 th July and conducted in the main entrance to the clubhouse and all players are requested to register with the onsite PGA Official upon arrival to the golf club. Please provide an up to date handicap certificate for the amateur in your team. Page 3 of 6

4 5. DRAW FOR ORDER OF PLAY & STARTING TIMES The draw for play on the official practice round will be published ahead of your arrival to The London Golf Club on Monday 30 th July. Monday 30 th July International Course, 14.00pm 14.30pm Tuesday 31 st July International Course, 08.30am 09.00am Wednesday 1 st August Heritage Course, 09.30am 10.00am (i) The draw for Round 1 will be published following registration on Monday 30 th July. (ii) The draw for Round 2 will be made following Round 1 in score order, with the leaders out last. Competitors are required to arrive at the first tee at least 10 minutes prior to their start time. The Official starter will provide pin position sheets, Local Rules and any additional information at that time. A copy of each days play will be available from The PGA Tournament Office. 6. GENERAL Competitors must not wear or carry any branding that would conflict with the wishes of our sponsors. Any competitor or associated supporter that, in the opinion of the PGA, brings the event into disrepute by any action will not be permitted to take any further part in the Tournament or associated activities and will have their accommodation withdrawn. Please contact Chris Joyce if you have any such concerns. 7. DRESS CODES The PGA dress code regulations will be in place throughout the week which apply at all times when competitors are on the course, practice areas and in the Clubhouse. Golf shoes must not be worn in the clubhouse. 8. PRACTICE FACILITIES The driving range and short game areas are all available for competitors to use on a complimentary basis. Chipping green and practice bunkers are located to the right of the practice range hitting bays. 9. CLUBHOUSE The clubhouse and Professional Shop will be open at least one hour before play on all days. (i) Changing Rooms The men s locker room with showering facilities are available for all competitors to use all week. (ii) Tournament Office The PGA Official Tournament Office is located within the International Suite, upstairs in the clubhouse. A PGA Official will be there at all times to answer any questions you may have, additionally all tournament information and notices will be available to read. 10. TROLLEYS It is advisable that any competitors wishing to use pull trolleys bring their own for use during the Championship as hire availability isn t guaranteed at the golf club. However, electric trolleys can be hired for a cost of 15 per round. Page 4 of 6

5 11. PRIZE PRESENTATION The prize presentation will take place from 16.00pm behind the 18 th hole on the Heritage Course. The top 3 teams will be required to stay, and it is expected that all teams will also be present. 12. DAILY ITINERARY (Note that times are subject to change) Monday 30 th July 2018 (Arrival) From Player registration inside the main entrance of the clubhouse From Lunch served at The London Golf Club (Henry Cotton Room) From 14:00 Practice Round tee times on the International Course. Following golf Check-in at Holiday Inn, Maidstone Hotel. From 19:30 Dinner available at the hotel restaurant. Tuesday 31 st July 2018 (Round 1) 08:30 09:00 Staysure PGA Trophy Round 1 tee times on the International Course. From 13:00 Lunch for all competitors served in the clubhouse (Henry Cotton Room). From 19:30 Dinner available at the hotel restaurant. Wednesday 1 st August 2018 (Round 2) 09:30 10:00 Staysure PGA Trophy Round 1 tee times on the Heritage Course. From 14:30 Lunch for all competitors served in the clubhouse (Henry Cotton Room). From 16:00 Prize presentation (Top 3 teams required to attend). Professionals depart. From 19:30 Dinner available at the hotel restaurant. Thursday 2 nd August 2018 (Championship Alliance Pro-Am Round 1) 07:45 09:25 Championship Alliance Pro-Am tee times (from 1 st & 10 th tees) 12:15 14:05 Friday 3 rd August 2018 (Championship Alliance Pro-Am Round 2) 07:45 09:25 Championship Alliance Pro-Am tee times (from 1 st & 10 th tees) 12:15 14:05 A prize giving drinks reception will follow the conclusion of play (dress code: smart, casual/golf attire) Saturday 4 th August 2018 Depart at leisure Page 5 of 6

6 13. PRIZE FUND 1. 7, , , , , , , , Total Prize Fund = 24, (i) Prize money for the Grand Final will be awarded on the better-ball medal team score. There is no Professional individual event. (ii) All prize money is subject to a 6% PGA levy. Note: To receive prize money, competitors MUST complete all rounds entered. Amateurs in the top 3 teams will receive a prize. The winning club will be presented with the Staysure PGA Trophy. 14. AMATEUR ALLIANCE PRO-AM INFORMATION See information sheet sent separately. 15. PGA REPRESENTATIVES Chris Joyce Senior Tournament Director Joe Lawlor Tournament Secretary Ian Taylor & Simon Edwards PGA Tournament Referees 16. CONTACTS PGA Tournament Office: +44 (0) PGA National Tournaments: +44 (0) Tournament Director: +44 (0) (Chris Joyce) chris.joyce@pga.org.uk London Golf Club Professional Shop: +44 (0) Page 6 of 6