EVENT NAME SINGHA HUA HIN OPEN 2018 HOST VENUE Royal Hua Hin Golf Course Address: Amphoe Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand 77110 Tel: +(6632) 512-475, +(6632) 531-070 Fax: +(6632) 513-038 Website: www.santiburi.com/huahin DATE Men: 5 8 April 2018 Ladies: 5 7 April 2018 PRIZE FUND Men: Ladies: Withholding Tax: Baht 2,000,000 (1st Place Award: Baht 300,000) Baht 200,000 (1st Place Award: Baht 32,000) 5% for Thai 15% for Foreigners FIELD SIZE Men = 132 [Cut-Off - Top 50 Professionals and Ties] Category 1: Top fifty (50) of the Official World Golf Ranking as of the Tournament entry deadline. Category 2: The winner of any order of merit based on accumulated performances on the PGA Tour, the European Tour, the Japan Tour, the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Sunshine Tour, the Asian Tour, and the One Asia Tour. Category 3: The winner of the Order of Merit who has a valid 5 Year Exemption. Category 4: The winner of Singha Masters or All Thailand Golf Tour Championship who has a valid 3 Year Exemption. Category 5: The winner of two or more Tournaments within a period of one year who has a valid 3 Year Exemption. Category 6: The winner of any Tournament who has a valid 2 Year Exemption. Category 7: Players based on special exemptions. Category 8: The top fifty (50) players of the previous year s Order of Merit. Category 9: The top four (4) amateurs based on the previous year s Amateur Ranking Points. Category 10: The top forty (40) players of the current year s Order of Merit Re Ranking Shuffle. Category 11: The top four (4) amateurs of the current year s Amateur Ranking Points Re Ranking Shuffle. Category 12: Professional or amateur golfers who finished in the top thirty (30) of the Qualifying Round in each Tournament. Category 13: The fifty first (51 st ) to ninetieth (90 th ) players of the previous year s Order of Merit. Category 14: The forty first (41 st ) to eightieth (80 th ) players of the current year s Order of Merit Re Ranking Shuffle. Category 15: The ninety first (91 st ) to one hundred twentieth (120 th ) players of the previous year s Order of Merit. Category 16: The eighty first (81 st ) to one hundredfiftieth (150 th ) players of the current year s Order of Merit Re Ranking Shuffle Ladies = 24 [Cut-Off - Top 9 Professionals and Ties] Category 1: The winner of the All Thailand Golf Tour Order of Merit (years 2015 2017) Category 2: The winner of Singha Masters or All Thailand Championship (years 2016 2018) Category 3: Multiple Tournament winners (years 2016 2018) Category 4: Tournament winners (years 2017 2018) Category 5: Category 7: Category 8: Category 9: The top eight (8) All Thailand Tour Order of Merit in 2017 The top two (2) Amateur Ranking Points in 2017 Tournament invitations The top eight (8) from Qualifying Round ENTRY OPENING DATE Tuesday, 13 March 2018, at 9:00 AM. Page 1
ENTRY CLOSING DATE WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE Friday, 23 March 2018, at 4:00 PM. Thursday, 29 March 2018, at 4:00 PM. PRO-AM DATE/TIME Date: Wednesday, 4 April 2018 Shotgun Start: 12:00 PM. No. of teams: Up to 15 teams Stroke Play Format: A team s score for each hole will be determined by its best net score. The team with the lowest total net score for the round shall be declared the winner. ENTRY FEES Professionals: Baht 2,000 (Cash) Amateurs: Baht 1,500 (Cash) Pre-Qualifying and Qualifying Rounds: Baht 1,500 (Bank Transfer) MEMBERSHIP FEES ATGT: Baht 2,000 (Cash) Affiliate Membership: Baht 20,000 (Cash) Amateur: Baht 1,000 PLAYERS REGISTRATION The Tournament office shall be located in the main club house area. Registration can be done on Monday, 2 April 2018, and Tuesday, 3 April 2018, between 8:00 AM. 4:00 PM. and on Wednesday, 4 April 2018, between 8:00 AM 12:00 PM. The Tournament should be notified of any late registration in advance via E- mail: nantapol@allthailandgolftour.com. CADDIES / FEES Baht 300 per round Competitors wishing to bring their own caddies MUST inform the ATGT by 23 March 2018. Note: Players who register for local caddies and do not use them will still have to pay the caddie for the week. PRACTICE ROUNDS 2-3 April 2018 Tee 1: from 1:00 PM. - 3:30 PM. Tee 10: from 1:00 PM. - 3:30 PM. Note: Practice on 2 & 3 April: Players are required to book a tee time at the Tournament office and can choose to start from either Tee 1 & 10. 4 April 2018 Tee 1: from 6:30 AM. - 9:00 AM. Tee 10: from 6:30 AM. - 9:00 AM. Note: For practice on 4 April, a tee time booking is not required, but all players who shall not play in the Pro-Am must leave the golf course no later than 11:30 AM to ensure an on-time start of the Pro-Am. PRACTICE FACILITIES 2-3 April 2018 6:00 AM. - 5:00 PM. 4 April 2018 6:00 AM. - 9:30 AM. & 12:30 PM. - 5:00 PM. (for all players) Note: The driving range from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM shall be reserved for players who shall play in the Pro-Am. 5-7 April 2018 5:50 AM. - 5:00 PM. Note: 5-7 April: Last ball issuance at 4:30 PM. 8 April 2018 6:00 AM. until the last group tees off LOCKER ROOM BAG STORAGE Main Clubhouse Royal Hua Hin Golf Course No PHYSIOTHERAPIST Location: TBA Operating Time: 1 hour prior to the first tee off time until the completion of the last group (Tuesday Sunday) Page 2
OFFICIAL HOTEL No AIRPORT Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): Airport to Golf Course (3-4 Hours by Car or Taxi) Don Mueang Airport (DMK): Airport to Golf Course (3-4 Hours by Car or Taxi) TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Director: Yo Bhumwong Referees: Phanut Hirunsirisombat (Chief) Kung Thongpae Chokchai Boonprasert Yingsak Hantawongs Chayut Sawangsab Sirapong Maitreeyuenyong ATGT Administration: Charupol Rintranurak Phaitoon Kasemsuk CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Name: Nantapol Dolwittayakul Tel: +(662) 667-4250 Ext.28 Fax: +(662) 667-4252, +(662) 669-6508 E-mail: nantapol@allthailandgolftour.com, allthailandgolftour@gmail.com Page 3
SINGHA HUA HIN OPEN 2018 (PRE-QUALIFYING & QUALIFYING ROUND) 1. Pre-Qualifying Round 1.1 Date : 2 April 2018 1.2 Conditions : Players are limited to no more than 120 players who are eligible based on Member Exemption Categories and on a first come, first serve basis for other applicants. The Pre-Qualifying Round will be played over 18 holes under a stroke play format. After 18 holes, the top 30 players will play in the next day s Qualifying Round. IN CASE OF TIES: In case of ties for the 30 th position, the result will be decided in order of priority by the last 9 holes (holes 10-18), the last 6 holes (holes 13-18), the last 3 holes (holes 16-18) and the last hole (hole 18). If there is still a tie, the scores will be counted back hole by hole from hole 18, until a winner is decided. 1.3 Entry Fee : Baht 1,500 (One-time Entry Fee for Pre-Qualifying Round and Qualifying Round) 1.4 Participation : The Official Entry Form can be downloaded starting from the first day of the Tournament s application period. The Tournament s application period shall be advised in the Fact Sheet, which shall be available one (1) month prior to the Tournament s start date. The Tournament application period shall start on Tuesday, 13 March 2018, and the Official Entry Form can be downloaded from www.allthailandgolftour.com from 9:00 AM. onwards. The Tournament application period shall end on Friday, 23 March 2018, at 4:00 PM. The withdrawal deadline shall be Thursday, 29 March 2018, at 4:00 PM., and a sufficient reason for the withdrawal must be provided. A player who wishes to withdraw after this deadline must provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as medical records, for the withdrawal to be approved. Players from Member Exemption Categories 1-16 and any players on the 2017 Order of Merit can either email or fax in their applications. Players who are not in Member Exemption Categories 1-16 or the 2017 Order of Merit will have to download the Official Entry Form from www.allthailandgolftour.com and fill out the information. Then, please fax the Official Entry Form to the All Thailand Golf Tour. Priority will be determined on a first come, first serve basis. A player must call the All Thailand Golf Tour to determine whether he is eligible to play the Pre-Qualifying Round one (1) day after the Tournament application period has ended. Page 1
A player who is eligible to play in the Pre-Qualifying Round must transfer the Entry Fee of Baht 1,500 to the Tournament. 1.5 Practice Days : 26 March 2018 1 April 2018. Players who wish to practice during these dates are advised to contact the golf course directly. A special green fee will be available for players. 1.6 Pre-Qualifying Round Tee Times 2. Qualifying Round 2.1 Date : 3 April 2018 : Players can check tee times after 3:00 PM. on Saturday, 31 March 2018. Please contact: Mr. Nantapol Tel: +(6681) 745 0526 Website: www.allthailandgolftour.com 2.2 Conditions : Players are limited to no more than 96 players who are eligible from Member Exemption Categories and the top 30 players from the Pre- Qualifying Round. 2.3 Prize Funds : Men: Ladies: Withholding Tax: The Qualifying Round will be played over 18 holes under a stroke play format. After 18 holes, the top 30 players will play in the Tournament. IN CASE OF TIES: In case of ties for the 30 th position, the result will be decided in order of priority by the last 9 holes (holes 10-18), the last 6 holes (holes 13-18), the last 3 holes (holes 16-18) and the last hole (hole 18). If there is still a tie, the scores will be counted back hole by hole from hole 18, until a winner is decided. Baht 100,000 Baht 20,000 5% for Thai 15% for Foreigner There will be a prize fund, which will be distributed according to the ATGT prize fund breakdown. 2.4 Entry Fee : Baht 1,500 Professionals pay the Entry Fee and another Baht 500, if they qualify for the Tournament. Amateurs pay the Entry Fee and have no additional fee, if they qualify for the Tournament. 2.5 Participation : The Official Entry Form can be downloaded starting from the first day of the Tournament s application period. The Tournament s application period shall be advised in the Fact Sheet, which shall be available one (1) month prior to the Tournament s start date. The Tournament application period shall start on Tuesday, 13 March 2018, and the Official Entry Form can be downloaded from www.allthailandgolftour.com from 9:00 AM. onwards. The Tournament application period shall end on Friday, 23 March 2018, at 4:00 PM. Page 2
The withdrawal deadline shall be Thursday, 29 March 2018, at 4:00 PM., and a sufficient reason for the withdrawal must be provided. A player who wishes to withdraw after this deadline must provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as medical records, for the withdrawal to be approved. Players from Member Exemption Categories 1-16 and any players on the 2017 Order of Merit can either email or fax in their applications. Players who are not in Member Exemption Categories 1-16 or the 2017 Order of Merit will have to download the Official Entry Form from www.allthailandgolftour.com and fill out the information. Then, please fax the Official Entry Form to the All Thailand Golf Tour. Priority will be determined on a first come, first serve basis. A player must call the All Thailand Golf Tour to determine he is eligible to play the Qualifying Round one (1) day after the Tournament application period has ended. A player who is eligible to play in the Qualifying Round must transfer the Entry Fee of Baht 1,500 to the Tournament and if such player qualifies for the Tournament, must pay an additional Baht 500 at the registration desk. 2.6 Practice Days : Official Practice Day: Monday, 2 April 2018, after 1:00 PM. 2.7 Qualifying Round/Tee Times 26 March 2018 1 April 2018. Players who wish to practice during these dates are advised to contact the golf course directly. A special green fee shall be available for players. : Players can check tee times on Monday, 2 April 2018 after 4:00 PM. Please contact: Mr. Nantapol Tel: +(6681) 745 0526 Website: www.allthailandgolftour.com 3. Closing Date : Friday, 23 March 2018, at 4:00 PM. 4. Withdrawal Deadline : Thursday, 29 March 2018, at 4:00 PM. Note: If any withdrawal is made after the deadline, the Entry Fee will NOT be refunded. 5. Caddy Fee : Baht 300 6. Golf Club Details : Royal Hua Hin Golf Course Address: Amphoe Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand 77110 Tel: +(6632) 512-475, +(6632) 531-070 Fax: +(6632) 513-038 Website: www.santiburi.com/huahin Page 3
For further information relating to the event, please contact the All Thailand Golf Tour office. Tel: +(662) 667-4250 Ext.28 Fax: +(662) 667-4252, +(662) 669-6508 E-mail: nantapol@allthailandgolftour.com ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **Coefficient of Restitution (COR) As an additional condition of competition, players must use a driver that is named on the current list of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A, which players may check at the Tournament office or www.randa.org. Page 4