XIX ESGA Master Team Championship & Cup and Super Masters Cup 75+

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1 XIX ESGA Master Team Championship & Cup and Super Masters Cup th 22nd JUNE Almada Portugal 1. Welcome Message 2. Official Program Schedule and relevant daily information INFORMATION GUIDE 3. Committees ESGA Committee Championship Committee Tournament Committee 4. European Masters Captains Meeting Meeting agenda 5. Official Golf Courses Information Golf bags storage and lockers, Driving Range, Recording Tents, Buggys and Trolleys 6. Official Hotel & General Information Registration, Ceremonies, transportation, notice boards, car rentals & parking, restaurants 7. Time Tables Photo Session, Golf Course Schedule, Hotel Shedule, Bus Transfers 8. Draw Practice day 9. Ruling & Scoring Conditions of competition, ESGA competition Rules 10. Accompanying Documents Contacts List of all supporters of the Event Activities for non-players Facilities of the Hotel - Special for all participants

2 2 1. Welcome Message Dear Fellow Golfers, It is an honour to organize the 19th ESGA Masters Team Championship & Cup from the 17th to 22nd of June As you know Portugal is appointed like a destiny of country golf in the world. We can play during 365 days a year. This time the organization has decided to appoint a place close to Lisbon, Aroeira Golf Club with two challenge and different courses that have host the Open of Portugal in recent years. The players and delegates will stay at Aldeia dos Capuchos Hotel Golf & SPA. A unique resort located in Almada Region, at Lisbon doors, with all conditions to be a prefect home for European delegations to stay during their visit to Portugal. As last year, we will play again the Super Masters 75+ that we will be a challenge for all of us at ESGA level and a test for the upcoming years. We will do our best to retain this event in the memory of all participants. Welcome to Portugal and enjoy this fantastic Country with all excitements that are offered and also enjoy the Golf and all the social events that we have prepared for the Masters António Rebelo President of the Portuguese Senior Golfers Association

3 3 2. Official Program: DAY 1 Sunday, 17th June 2018 Arrivals of participants. Check in at the Hotel Aldeia dos Capuchos Golf & SPA. Registration for the Masters Team Championship & Cup and Super Masters 75+ by the Captain of each Team at the Tournament Desk (next to hotel reception): The Captains are requested to: a) Obtain folders for their teams from the hostesses team. b) Confirm all Team Members Handicaps & names. b) Obtain information document regarding eventual open payments from team members. Important Info: Tournament desk schedule on this day: Day 2 Monday, 18 th June :30 Official practice day according to the official schedule at Aroeira Golf Courses. Registration for the Masters Team Championship & Cup and Super Masters 75+ by the Captain of each Team at the Tournament Desk. 18:00 19:00 Captains meeting at the Hotel. 19:15 22:30 Opening Ceremony: 19:15 20:30 Photo Session at hotel pool (individual team photos), according to official timetable below and welcome cocktail :00 Opening speeches. 21:00 22:30 Light buffet End of the Ceremony. Important Info: 1. If it s not possible for a Team Captain attend to the meeting, a representative must me indicated for this purpose. 2. Tournament desk schedule on this day: 06:30 19:00.

4 Day 3 Tuesday, 19 th June :00 1st round of the Championship & Cup Competitions and Super Masters Cup Competitions. Free evening. Important Info: Tournament desk schedule on this day: 07:00 19: Day 4 Wednesday, 20 th June :00 18:00 2nd round of the Championship & Cup Competitions and Super Masters Cup Competition. Free evening. Important Info: Tournament desk schedule on this day: 07:00 19: Day 5 Thursday, 21 st June :30 Final round of the Championship & Cup Competitions and Super Masters Cup Competition. 19:45 23:00 Closing Ceremony 19:45 Opening of the Buffet Dinner at the Hotel. 20:00 Dinner. 21:30 Gathering at the Hotel Pool area 21:40 Prize Giving Ceremony. 22:45 23:00 Closing Speech & end of ceremony Important Info: Tournament desk schedule on this day: 06:30 19: Day 6 Friday, 22 nd June 2018 Departure of participants. Important Info: Tournament desk schedule on this day: 08:00 12:00.

5 5 3. Committees ESGA Committee Georges Gevers - President of ESGA António Rebelo Vice-President of ESGA Championship Committee Fernando Teixeira dos Santos President of Bank EuroBic Alexandre Vaz Pinto Chairman of the Supervisory Board at ANSG (Portuguese Senior Golfers Assotiation) Carlos Cortês CEO at GreenDraive João de Deus Pinheiro Former Member of the European Commission João Talone Independent Golf Advisor Manuel Agrellos Former President of the Portuguese Golf Federation Miguel Franco de Sousa President of the Portuguese Golf Federation Vasco Rocha Vieira Chairman of the General Assembly at ANSG Tournament Committee José Maria Cazal-Ribeiro - Tournament Director Annibale Fasciolo Referee of ESGA José Luis Almeida Referee of Portuguese Golf Federation Pedro Porto Aguiar Referee of Portuguese Golf Federation

6 6 4. Captains Meeting Meeting Date: Monday 18 th June from 18:00 to 19:00 pm Local of Meeting: Hotel Aldeia dos Capuchos Pablo Neruda Meeting Room Participants: ESGA Vice-President - António Rebelo, Tournament Committee, Team European Master Captains If it s not possible for a Team Captain attend to the meeting, a representative must me indicated for this purpose. Please inform the Tournament Desk Meeting Agenda: The Masters and Europe The HOST Countries Local Rules Announcement of missing hcp certificates Hand over of the Satisfaction Survey ESGA new official inquiry IMPORTANT Advise Despite playing 4bbb, all players are requested to complete their personal score card. CHAMPIONSHIP CUP SUPER MASTERS AUSTRIA Harald Pötscher Karl Freisleben NO TEAM BELGIUM Jean Toussaint Jean F. Van Laethem Georges Gevers CROATIA NO TEAM Josip Rzehak NO TEAM CZECH REPUBLIC NO TEAM Frantisek Münster Josef Smrt DENMARK Karsten Kold NO TEAM NO TEAM FINLAND Heikki Hallaranta Kari Hiukka NO TEAM FRANCE Daniel Hedelin Geoffrey Lyon Jean Crespon GERMANY Hans Michael Arnold Gunter Themlitz Klaus Buntebardt HUNGARY NO TEAM ICELAND NO TEAM Baldur Gislason NO TEAM ITALY Girolamo Bauce Walter Besana NO TEAM LUXEMBOURG NO TEAM Henri Marx Philippe Verstraeten NORWAY Alf Henrik Hansen Gunnar Ellingsen Erik Okseter POLAND PORTUGAL António Sobral José Gameiro Orlando Abreu SLOVAKIA NO TEAM Peter Gal Peter Strmen SPAIN TEAM CAPTAINS NAMES Zbigniew Golabiewski Francisco Montes-Jovelar Tamás Sándor NO TEAM SWEDEN Rolf Holme Per Malm Svante Bursie SWITZERLAND Albino Bellini Max Fisher NO TEAM UNITED KINGDOM Neil Hughes Nigel Franklin NO TEAM

7 7 5. Golf Course Information: Orizonte Lisbon Golf - Aroeira Golf Courses Adress: Rua das Anémonas, Herdade da Aroeira, Charneca da Caparica Caddy Room Golf Bags Storage Available for Golf Bags at the Golf Courses, free of charge. The organization is not responsible in case of damage or theft. Changing and locker rooms Changing Room available at Aroeira I but no individual lockers are available. Driving Range Practice balls available at the Driving Range, located at Aroeira II delivered by the golf course team, free of charge. Bus transfers are available and permanent between both golf courses. Recording Tents There are two official recording tents close to the 18 th green at Aroeira I & Aroeira II golf courses. Buggies & Trolleys: Excluding special cases authorized by the committee buggies are allowed only for Super Masters 75+ and for the Masters CUP to be assigned by each Team Captain. The price of each buggy is 38 per day to be paid for the 4 days at Golf Reception on the 1 st day. All buggies allowed during the tournament were previously booked. There are no more buggies available. Manual Trolleys are available, free of charge at both golf courses. Electric trolleys and Caddies are not available at the golf course.

8 8 6. Hotel & General Information: Aldeia dos Capuchos Hotel Golf & SPA Adress: Largo Aldeia dos Capuchos Caparica Registration: The Tournament desk is located next to the Hotel Reception at the Hotel Lobby (floor 3). Captains shall register their Teams for the Masters Team Championship & Cup and Super Masters 75+ The desk will be in operation on Sunday 17 th June from 12:00 to 19:00 and Monday from 06:30 to 19:00. Transportation & Car rentals Bus transfer service is available every day from the Hotel to Golf Courses and back. Organization hostesses will support this service, please find the Time Table below. Shuttle buses within the golf resort from and to Aroeira I Driving Range Aroeira II will be operating on a permanent basis during the tournament week. Car rental company EUROPCAR offers special conditions for the tournament week. By using the contract ID nr all rentals will have a 10% discount. Official Notice Boards Notice boards are located next to the Tournament Desk in the Hotel and at the Golf Course Reception. All information regarding the tournament and official events will be available and daily updated. It includes tournament information, draws and results, transportation and official Ceremonies schedule and additional information when necessary. Additional information can be obtained through the website of the ESGA that is linked to our Portuguese website Parking & Costs Parking at the Hotel and Golf Courses is available for participants free of charge.

9 9 Restaurants Restaurants will be in operation at the Golf Course and at the Hotel. Please see Time Tables. Tournament Desk and Hotel Reception can advise of restaurants in the area. Opening Ceremony: Monday 18 th June at 19:00 Official Team Photo Session, cocktail and light buffet dinner at the pool area. Dress Code Smart Casual Closing Dinner & Prize Giving Ceremony: Thursday 21 st June. 19:45 buffet dinner in the Hotel Restaurants and Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pool area. Dress Code Smart Casual

10 10 7. TIME TABLES: 7.1 Official Team Photo: Photo Session will take place at the beginning of the opening ceremony which will take place at the pool area. Captains are requested to have their complete Team gathered 5 minutes before the time indicated below: Teams Photo Session TimeTable COUNTRY TIME Austria 19:15 Belgium 19:19 Croatia 19:23 Czech Republic 19:27 Denmark 19:31 Finland 19:35 France 19:39 Germany 19:43 Hungary 19:47 Iceland 19:51 Italy 19:55 Luxembourg 19:59 Norway 20:03 Poland 20:07 Portugal 20:11 Slovakia 20:15 Spain 20:19 Sweden 20:23 Switzerland 20:27 United Kingdom 20:31

11 Golf Course Time Table GOLF COURSE Golf Reception / Bar & Driving Range Restaurant Opening Closure Opening Closure Practice Day Monday 18th June 1st day of Competition Tuesday 19th 2nd day of Competition Wednesday 20th Final day of Competition Thursday 21st 06:30 18:30 06:30 16:00 07:00 19:00 07:00 16:00 07:00 19:00 07:00 16:00 06:30 18:30 06:00 16:00 NOTES: - Practice balls are available at the Driving Range, delivered by the golf course team, free of charge. - Transfer service between both golf courses is available and permanent.

12 Hotel Time Table HOTEL Breakfast Lobby Bar Club House bar Pool Bar Practice Day Monday 18th June 1st day of Competition Tuesday 19th 2nd day of Competition Wednesday 20th Final day of Competition Thursday 21st Departure Day Friday 22nd Opening Closure Opening Closure Opening Closure Opening Closure 05:30 10:30 15:00 01:00 08:00 01:00 12:30 20:00 06:00 10:30 15:00 01:00 08:00 01:00 12:30 20:00 06:00 10:30 15:00 01:00 08:00 01:00 12:30 20:00 05:30 10:30 15:00 01:00 08:00 01:00 12:30 20:00 07:00 10:30 NOTE Please note that breakfast will open at 05:30 on both practice days and last day of competition as first tee time is at 07:30. With tee times starting at 08:00, breakfast opens at 06:00

13 Bus Transfers FOR PRACTICE ROUND BUS TRANSFERS MORNING TIME - PRACTICE DAY - Monday Depart from HOTEL Arrive to Golf Course Depart from Golf Arrive to HOTEL Bus 1 06:15 06:45 Bus 1 13:00 13:30 Bus 2 06:45 07:15 Bus 2 13:30 14:00 Bus 1 07:15 07:45 Bus 2 14:30 15:00 Bus 2 07:45 08:15 Bus 2 15:30 16:00 Bus 1 08:15 08:45 Bus 2 16:30 17:00 Bus 2 08:45 09:15 Bus 2 17:30 18:00 Bus 1 09:15 09:45 Bus 2 18:45 19:15 Bus 2 09:45 10:15 Bus 1 10:15 10:45 Bus 2 10:45 11:15 Bus 1 11:15 11:45 Bus 2 11:45 12:15 Bus 1 12:15 12:45 FOR TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY BUS TRANSFERS MORNING TIME - Tuesday & Wednesday BUS TRANSFERS AFTERNOON TIME - PRACTICE DAY - Monday Depart from HOTEL Arrive to Golf Course Depart from Golf Arrive to HOTEL Bus 1 06:45 07:15 Bus 1 13:00 13:30 Bus 2 07:15 07:45 Bus 2 14:00 14:30 Bus 1 07:45 08:15 Bus 2 15:00 15:30 Bus 2 08:15 08:45 Bus 2 16:00 16:30 Bus 1 08:45 09:15 Bus 2 17:00 17:30 Bus 2 09:15 09:45 Bus 2 18:00 18:30 Bus 1 09:45 10:15 Bus 2 19:15 19:45 Bus 2 10:15 10:45 Bus 1 10:45 11:15 Bus 2 11:15 11:45 Bus 1 11:45 12:15 Bus 2 12:15 12:45 BUS TRANSFERS AFTERNOON TIME - Tuesday & Wednesday

14 14 FOR THURSDAY (final Day) BUS TRANSFERS BUS TRANSFERS MORNING TIME - Final Day - Thursday AFTERNOON TIME - Final Day - Thursday Depart from HOTEL Arrive to Golf Course Depart from Golf Arrive to HOTEL Bus 1 06:15 06:45 Bus 1 13:00 13:30 Bus 2 06:45 07:15 Bus 2 13:30 14:00 Bus 1 07:15 07:45 Bus 2 14:30 15:00 Bus 2 07:45 08:15 Bus 2 15:30 16:00 Bus 1 08:15 08:45 Bus 2 16:30 17:00 Bus 2 08:45 09:15 Bus 2 17:30 18:00 Bus 1 09:15 09:45 Bus 2 18:45 19:15 Bus 2 09:45 10:15 Bus 1 10:15 10:45 Bus 2 10:45 11:15 Bus 1 11:15 11:45 Bus 2 11:45 12:15 Bus 1 12:15 12:45 NOTES: - Shuttle buses within the golf resort from and to Aroeira I Driving Range Aroeira II will be operating on a permanent basis during the tournament week. - Driving Range is stop is Aroeira II Golf course.

15 15 8. DRAW Practice DAY Monday 18 th June 2018 Golf Course - Aroeira II CAMPIONSHIP 70+ Tee 1 Tee Time Tee 10 Finland 07:30 Portugal Finland 07:40 Portugal Denmark 07:50 U. Kingdom Denmark 08:00 U. Kingdom Belgium 08:10 France Belgium 08:20 France Germany 08:30 Poland Germany 08:40 Poland Switzerland 08:50 Italy Switzerland 09:00 Italy Norway 09:10 Austria Norway 09:20 Austria Spain 09:30 Sweden Spain 09:40 Sweden Golf Course - Aroeira II CUP 75+ Tee 1 Tee Time Tee 10 Luxembourg 12:10 Norway Belgium 12:20 Hungary France 12:30 Germany Poland 12:40 Slovakia Portugal 12:50 Czech Rep. Sweden 13:00

16 16 DRAW Practice DAY Monday 18 th June 2018 Golf Course - Aroeira I CUP 70+ Tee 1 Tee Time Tee 10 Finland 07:30 Iceland Finland 07:40 Iceland Luxembourg 07:50 Portugal Luxembourg 08:00 Portugal U. Kingdom 08:10 Belgium U. Kingdom 08:20 Belgium Croatia 08:30 Hungary Croatia 08:40 Hungary France 08:50 Germany France 09:00 Germany Poland 09:10 Slovakia Poland 09:20 Slovakia Switzerland 09:30 Italy Switzerland 09:40 Italy Norway 12:10 Austria Norway 12:20 Austria Czech Rep. 12:30 Spain Czech Rep. 12:40 Spain Sweden 12:50 Sweden 13:00 NOTES: - Players can confirm Draws for 1 st and 2 nd competition days at the NOTICE BOARDS - Draws are available also on ESGA & ANSG web sites

17 17 9. Rules & Conditions of Play for: - Masters Championship & Cup & Super Masters Cup 75+ Conditions of Competition Competition Players Course Format Championship Aroeira TWO Cup Aroeira ONE Cup Aroeira TWO Gross Stroke Play Net Stableford Net Stableford 4BBB to count Individuals to count 2 / 3 4 / 6 2 / 3 4 / 6 1 / 2 3 / 4 European Masters Team Championship & Cup Competition Rules I Definitions ESGA Committee: During tournaments the ESGA Committee shall consist of at least two members, the President and the Secretary or their designated deputies, thus representing the Board of ESGA. At least one of them must be present and the other one attainable for consulting. Championship Committee: The Championship Committee is an honorary committee, formed by at least four members: the President of ESGA, the President of the hosting National Senior Golf Association and the Presidents of the Clubs, where the tournaments are played, or their deputies. The Championship Committee watches over and shall strive for a good atmosphere during the event and ensure that the tournament is being played in the true spirit of the game. This Committee may give advice to anyone at any time. Tournament Committee: The Tournament Committee is formed by the organizing Association and is responsible for the organization of the tournament. As a Committee, its responsibility is defined in the Rules of Golf 33 and 34. The composition of the Committee is up to the organizing Association, but shall consist of at least a Tournament Director and a suitable number of referees on the golf courses, including an experienced head referee. One Committee member to be designated as contact person with the ESGA Committee. When needed, external expertise, including from ESGA, may be requested, still under local responsibility and expenses. II General The ESGA Masters Team Championship and Cup is an annual tournament of the European Senior Golf Association (ESGA), open to amateur golfers of ESGA Members.

18 18 The tournament will take place in the countries of the Senior Golf Associations, rotation not being obligatory. The ESGA General Assembly is entitled to grant the organization of this tournament to a particular Association during one or several years, its choice not being based on who applied first, but on criteria such as accessibility, general quality, economy, climate and other factors. Every year the ESGA General Assembly will establish the location and the dates of the tournament at least two years ahead. The tournament is composed by the EUROPEAN MASTERS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (gross), carrying the name CHALLENGE IVAN MAURA, and the EUROPEAN MASTERS TEAM CUP (net) CHALLENGE ADRIAAN DE BRUIJN. The host National Association will organize both of them. Two appropriate 18 holes golf courses must be made available for the tournament of four days. The language in force is English. III Entry requirements and fees. Article 1 Teams For the Championship, ESGA Members may enter one team of six players, with the exact individual handicap restricted to 20,0 at the time of entry. For the Cup, ESGA Members may enter one team of six players with the exact individual handicap restricted to 24.0 at the time of entry, but limited to 20,0 in the competition. The handicap of winners may be verified. Article 2 Entries Entry forms will be sent out by the organizing Association via the website at least six months before the competition. Entries must be made by fax, or via the website to the organizing Association at the latest three months before the competition, while players names, handicaps, pairings and rankings must be announced ideally two weeks before the event and at the latest three days before the first day of the tournament. Subsequently, no substitutions are permitted. Article 3 Age All players must be at least 70/75 years of age on the first day of the tournament. Every player must conform in all respects to the Rules of Amateur Status. Article 4 Handicap Not later than at the Captains meeting on the practice day the Captain of each team shall submit the up to date EGA exact handicaps of the players. a. In a competition played in the EGA area, CONGU players playing handicap = CONGU player exact handicap + (Course Rating minus par), rounded. b. In a competition played in the CONGU area, EGA players playing handicap = EGA player exact handicap x 124 divided by 113, rounded. Article 5 Fees The entry fees shall be determined by the Member Association organizing the tournament, in accordance with the ESGA Board, with one practice day to be granted before the Competition.

19 19 IV Format of the Competition Article 6 Format The Championship shall be played over 54 holes Strokeplay on three consecutive days, 18 holes per day, gross without handicap allowance. The Cup will be played over 54 holes Stableford on three consecutive days, 18 holes per day, net with handicap allowance. In both competitions, each team will designate pairs, that will stay the same for the first two days. The format will be: 1st and 2nd day: 4 Ball Better Ball 3rd day: Single For the Cup, handicaps will be adjusted according to EGA standards for 4BBB, i.e: 90% of playing handicap. The Tournament Committee may, if necessary, modify the format of the competition, cancel or change the number of rounds fixed in these rules. It is recommended, in case the course is unplayable, to cancel the day and leave the rest of the scheduled programme unchanged. The best two returned scores of the first two days and the best four returned scores of the third day will count. The team ranking will be based on the total of these scores. Article 7 Tie In case of a tie after three rounds the winner shall be determined by the team total of the four returned scores for the third round, then the second round, then the first round. If there is still a tie, the best disregarded score of the last day will count, then the sixth score of the same day and so on for the second and first day. When a tie still exists, the winner will be determined by lot. Article 8 Rules The Masters Championship and Cup will be played in accordance to the R&A Rules of Golf. In addition the Local Rules and Conditions of Play of the host Clubs, as prepared by the Tournament Committee. Article 9 Advice Caddies are permitted; in addition only the team Captain, while he is not playing, can give advice to his team members on the course (Rule 8). Article 10 Balls and Clubs Only balls and clubs conforming to specifications set forth in Appendix II of the Rules of Golf shall be used. Article 11 Official Notice Board Starting times, teams lists, Local Rules and Conditions of Play, changes in procedure etc. will be posted on the Official Notice Board provided in the Golf Clubs and on the information boards in the hotels. Captains and players should be aware of information posted there. No other information shall be considered official. Article 12 Starting times and Starting order The Tournament Committee shall take all related decisions, splitting teams among early and late starting times, but trying to maintain team spirit by grouping the players of the same team at close starting times, assuring equity in flight composition. Starting from two tees is recommended when possible, to avoid early starts and late arrivals. On the final day leading teams will play together, arriving last at hole 18.

20 20 Article 13 Captains Meeting The Captains meeting will take place at the end of the practice day. The Tournament Director, Head Referee and all Team Captains should attend. Local Rules, Conditions of Play and Pace of Play policy (Rule 6-7) will be explained; questions from captains will be answered. Location of the recording areas shall be indicated. V Special Rules Article 14 Disqualification Any team returning less than the scheduled scores in a round shall be excluded from the tournament results. A player disqualified for one day will be able to play the next round, unless otherwise decided by the Tournament Committee. Article 15 Failure to start - Starting time Rule 6-3 shall apply The starting time is the time stated on the starter list or the time that is called by the starter, depending on which is later. Article 16 Buggies Buggies are not permitted, unless explicitly approved by the ESGA Committee. Exception: if a medical attest, during the tournament, is given to a player who cannot continue playing, the Tournament Committee may grant such a player a buggy, if available. Buggies are also not allowed for Team Captains, while playing or not. Article 17 Mobile Phones The active and passive use of mobile phones is prohibited on the course, except in case of emergency, so recognized by the Committee, or to require a referee. In case of repeated breaches, the Tournament Committee may invoke Rule 33-7 Serious breach of Etiquette and proceed according to Decision 33-7/8. Article 18 Distance devices Distance measuring devices are permitted as specified by the R&A Rules and Decisions. VI Trophies and Prizes. Article 19 Team Prizes The CHALLENGE IVAN MAURA is offered by the Association Sportive des Seniors de France, which retains ownership. The Trophy will be entrusted to the name of the country whose team is the winner of the ESGA Masters Team Championship. The CHALLENGE ADRIAAN DE BRUIJN will be entrusted to the name of the country whose team is the winner of ESGA Masters Team Cup. The winning members will be responsible for the engraving and for returning both challenges before the next competition. Six prizes will be offered to each team finishing first, second and third in the Championship and the Cup.

21 21 Article 20 Individual Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the best gross (Championship) and net (Cup) scores of the Four Ball Better Ball; same for the Singles. In case of a tie, the matching card method of the last nine, six, three and the last hole shall be adopted. If there is still a tie, the prize shall be awarded by lot. VII Recommendations. Article 21 As the friendly and sporting character of the tournaments is an important goal of ESGA, participants should experience the tournament as most enjoyable, while playing, behaving in the true spirit of the game. The final results should be ready at the Closing/Prize giving ceremony, to be presented and distributed to all team captains and to the ESGA website. Members of the Tournament Committee, referees and captains should speak and understand the English language. To avoid slow play: the course length not to exceed 5800m, based on par 72 the length of a flat par 3 hole not to exceed 170m flags to be reasonably placed forecaddies to be provided, where necessary the captains to inform their players: o to be on the right starting tee 15 minutes before the starting time o when searching for balls, to give priority without delay January 2018