Mission Hills Golfathon 2013 Challenge the World Record! The 10 th Mission Hills Golfathon will be held from May 1 through September 30, 2013. Launched in 2004 to celebrate Mission Hills recognition as the world s largest golf club, the Golfathon offers the opportunity to play the club s 10 award-winning golf courses in Shenzhen & Dongguan. Over the past 9 years, Mission Hills Golfathon has attracted nearly 40,000 participants from more than 30 countries competed over courses designed by golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and Annika Sorenstam. The 2013 Golfathon Champion will win the Grand Prize of UNLIMITED rounds in 7 days for 2 people at Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player golf courses and 7-night complimentary stay in Double Deluxe Room, 2 SPA treatments per person and 2 candle-night dinners Package at Mission Hill's Reciprocal Club Palazzo Arzaga Hotel SPA & Golf Resort in Italy; The champion will also enjoy a Free Golf & Hotel Package in Mission Hills Haikou valued at RMB24,420, including 2 nights stay in SPA VILLA with breakfast and 2 green vouchers. The division winners and 1st runner-ups will win the Mission Hills Haikou Packages valued at RMB10,099 and RMB6,839 respectively. A variety of packages are available to experience the Mission Hill s Golfathon. Join us to test your endurance, savour our world-class hospitality and discover why it s golf s most unique event! Entry Fee (RMB) Includes 10 weekday tournament rounds, cart-twin share, caddie and locker fees. Participants Category RMB Chartered Diamond / Diamond 3,000 Gold 5,600 Jade 7,200 Emerald 3,000 Ruby 5,600 Advantage Plus 5,100 Advantage 6,700 Junior (Under or aged 18) 3,000 Full-time College Student (Under or aged 28) 3,000 Guest 8,300 Golf & Stay Package* 11,700 The Golf & Stay Package includes 10 rounds weekday golf and 5 nights accommodation in Grande Deluxe Room at Mission Hills Dongguan (single occupancy with one breakfast), 10% discount off standard menu prices in all F&B outlets in Mission Hills Resort Dongguan during hotel stay. Entitlement Golfathon rounds will be counted into Extra Provincial Memberships entitlement rounds. College students and junior players are not entitled to enjoy participant promotion and early bird special offer. Entry fee paid by Premium Holiday Card or Lifestyle Card is not entitled to enjoy early bird special offer. MasterCard Advantage: Receive RMB 1,000 Mission Hills voucher when registering with your MasterCard card. (All terms and conditions are subject to the contents on the voucher.) To all Participants - Golfathon guests can receive discounts on buying Charmantz Eyeglasses at the specified places with the coupons. (All terms and conditions are subject to the contents on the coupon.) - 30 minutes Free Game Evaluation at Mission Hills Golf Academies (Shenzhen and Dongguan Only). - Enjoy EXTRA 5-time body massage upon purchase of 10-time 90-mins body massage (Please Contact SPA Service Center for Reservation and further details). - Enjoy 20% off for Food and Beverage purchasing in all the Kiosks of Shenzhen, Dongguan and Mid-Valley. - 20% extra off for buying partial brands of apparels, golf shoes, golf accessories, and Bird's Nest at Mission Hills Pro-shop. - Golfathon guests (non-members) who directly purchase memberships from Mission Hills before October 31, 2013 will receive a member s rebate on the Golfathon package. 1 / 6
Early Bird Incentive Participants who register and make full payment by April 30, 2013 will be entitled to a Mission Hills Weekday Green Voucher, valid till September 30, 2013 (except Public Holidays), Green Voucher can be use to redeem Green Fee for one round of golf in all the courses in Shenzhen/Dongguan/Haikou, except Pete Dye Course, Zhang Lianwei Course, Blackstone Course and Lava Fields Course. For the Mission Hills Golfathon 10th Anniversary reward, participants who register and make full payment by March 31, 2013 will get the extra opportunity at lucky draw for prize as follow offer: - Charmantz Eyeglasses, valued at RMB 3500 - Hotel Voucher of Mission Hills Resort Dongguan, valued at RMB 1800 - Mission Hills Weekday Green Voucher, valued at RMB 1530-1-hour Free Game Evaluation from Mission Hills Golf Academies (Shenzhen and Dongguan Only) - Sunny Estate Red Wine from Australia, valued at RMB 600 - Mission Hills SPA Cash Voucher, valued at RMB 100 Iron Man Honor Any player who can complete 10 qualifying matches within 5 days (Monday to Friday only, excluding Hong Kong public holidays) will be awarded an Iron Man Certificate and a Mission Hills Weekday Green Voucher, valid till December 31, 2013 (except Public Holidays), Green Voucher can be use to redeem Green Fee for one round of golf in all the courses in Shenzhen/Dongguan/Haikou, except Pete Dye Course, Zhang Lianwei Course, Blackstone Course and Lava Fields Course. Prizes Overall Champion (best gross score) The 2013 Golfathon Champion will win the Grand Prize of UNLIMITED rounds within 7 days for 2 people at Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player golf courses and 7-night complimentary stay in Double Deluxe Room, 2 SPA treatments per person and 2 candle-night dinners Package at Mission Hill's Reciprocal Club - Palazzo Arzaga Hotel SPA & Golf Resort in Italy; The champion will also enjoy a free Golf & Hotel Package in Mission Hills Haikou valued at RMB24,420, including 2 nights stay in SPA VILLA with breakfast and 2 green vouchers which can play all the courses in Haikou (Blackstone course and Lava Fields course are excluded). Division Winners (gross score & net score) All division winners will win the Premiere Haikou Package for 2 persons valued at RMB 10,099: including 2 nights stay in Premiere Room at Mission Hills Haikou (breakfast included) and 4 Haikou Course Green Coupons (except Blackstone Course and Lava Fields Course). Division 1st Runner-ups (gross score & net score) All division first runners up will win the Deluxe Haikou Package for 2 persons valued at RMB 6,839: including 2 nights stay in Deluxe Room at Mission Hills Haikou (breakfast included) and 2 Haikou Course Green Coupons. (Blackstone course and Lava Fields course are excluded) Participation Certificate All participants who complete the entire 180 holes of the Mission Hills Golfathon 2013 shall be awarded a participation certificate. Tournament Venue All Mission Hills Golfathon 2013 matches will be played out over 10 of the Club s 12 signature championship courses, subject to availability (World Cup, Olazabal, Vijay, Faldo, Ozaki, Els, Annika, Duval, Norman and Leadbetter courses). The Golfathon Committee reserves the right to alter the match courses to meet its members needs. Tournament Duration Qualifying: May 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013 (Monday - Friday, except Hong Kong public holidays) Eligibility to Enrollment - Open to all amateur players. - All players must properly register for the tournament by completing the Tournament Entry Form and submitting it to the Tournament Office, Mission Hills Golf Club, China by September 23, 2013. 2 / 6
Division/Handicap/Tee Box Division Age Handicap Tee Box Men s Senior 50 and above 24 or lower White Men 19-49 24 or lower Blue Ladies 19 and above 36 or lower Red Juniors-Boy* 16-18 24 or lower Blue Juniors-Boy* 13-15 24 or lower White Juniors-Boy* 8-12 24 or lower Red Juniors-Girl* 8-18 36 or lower Red * Juniors are in the same division. All participants must have valid proof of handicap. Players shall be grouped into the divisions according to their gender and age (as of January 1, 2013). Men aged 50 and above with a handicap of 18 and below may declare to play in the Men s Division if they wish to tee off from the Blue Tee. This should be declared on the Entry Form. Tournament Format The format of play shall be 180 Holes Individual Double Peoria Stroke Play Competition. Qualifying All players are to complete the 10 matches on the World Cup, Olazabal, Vijay, Faldo, Ozaki, Els, Annika, Duval, Norman and Leadbetter courses, in any order. After completion, the net score of each of these qualifying matches shall be added together, giving the cumulative total net score of the player. All players are to complete the 10 qualifying matches on or before September 30, 2013. A total of 100 players shall qualify for the Mission Hills Golfathon Grand Final 2013 and receive a surprise gift: Men s Senior Division Top 15 Men s Division Top 50 Ladies Division Top 15 Juniors Division Top 10 Next Best 10 Top 10 (10 other players with the best scores from any division who have not qualified based on the above) Tournament Final The date of the Tournament Final is scheduled for October 13, 2013(subject to change with prior notification) and shall be played over the Olazabal Course in Handicap Stroke Play format. The Handicap will be based on 80% of the average Handicap of 10 qualifying matches. The overall Champion of the tournament shall be determined by the player with the lowest gross score in the final 18 holes competition on the Olazabal Course. A prize presentation dinner shall be arranged for all finalists. Pairings To ensure acceptable scores, all pairings must be supervised by the Competition Committee in such a way that players shall act as markers for each other in each golf round. Therefore, a minimum of two players per flight is required. Tournament Results The decisions of the Tournament Committee and the Tournament Director regarding any disputes, rulings and results are valid and final. For any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Tournament Office: Tel. : (86 755) 2802 0888 ext. 33810 Fax : (86 755) 2801 2857 Email : mhgolfathon@missionhillschina.com Website : http://golfathon.missionhillschina.com 3 / 6
Mission Hills Golfathon 2013 Challenge the World Record! Terms & Conditions 1. Golfathon Passports Passports will be issued by Member & Guest Services Office from May 1, 2013. Membership Cards or ID Certificates will be required for the issuance of Golfathon passports. Golfathon passport is valid for holder ONLY. Any infringement will be forfeited without refund and the holder will be disqualified from the tournament. An administration fee of RMB100 for each Golfathon passport replacement shall be levied. Details please refer to Member & Guest Services Office at (86 755) 2802 0888, ext. 33866 or email to: szmg@missionhillschina.com. 2. Tee Time Reservation Policy All participants are encouraged to reserve their tee time for the Golfathon rounds 10 days in advance in order to avoid disappointments. Tee time cancellation should be made 48 hours in advance. Handling Charge will applied for following situation: Cancellation Time Handling Charge 48 hours in advance N/A 24 hours to 48 hours RMB100/pax Less than 24 hours RMB200/pax No Show RMB300/pax For reservation and cancellation, please call our Reservation Office at (852) 2826 0288 or (86 755) 2802 0888, ext. 33333 or email to: reservation@missionhillschina.com. 3. Check in Policy Members: Members must present their Golfathon passports and membership cards to the golf reception for registration and show to Caddie Master and Starter. Non-members: Non-members must present their Golfathon passports and ID certificates to the golf reception for registration and present to Caddie Master and Starter. 4. The Tournament - All tournament rounds are to be played during WEEKDAYS (excluding Hong Kong public holidays). - Iron Man contestants must finish the 10 qualifying golf rounds within 5 days (Monday to Friday only, excluding Hong Kong public holidays). - Night golf rounds are not valid for Golfathon competition. - Cart fee included in the package is for twin share. - A minimum of two players per flight shall be required. 5. Golfathon Scorecards Golfathon scorecards will be issued at the Starter of each golf course. All participants are required to fill in their names, scores and the other details clearly and submit the scorecards into the Golfathon Scorecard Return boxes in the clubhouse after playing each round. Failure to submit scorecards or submission of scorecards with unclear names, scores and other details will result in disqualification from the Golfathon Final. 4 / 6
6. Incomplete Rounds For any Golfathon round that cannot be completed due to inclement weather and requires closure of the golf courses, the participant may opt to resume the golf round when the weather permits ONLY on the same day, or to void the incomplete Golfathon round. In the latter instance, the player needs to pay for the holes played: member (who played on privileges course) and Junior at RMB 360/18holes; member (who don t played on privileges courser) and the guest at RMB 830/18holes. 7. Suspended Memberships Suspended membership cannot purchase the Golfathon package at member s rate until the membership status is re-activated. If the membership is suspended during the Golfathon period, his/her participation in Golfathon shall be terminated and that no refund of the entry fee paid shall be arranged. 8. Exclusive Policy Golfathon packages cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers. 9. Tournament Withdraw Policy Withdrawal of Entry is allowed subject to the following terms and conditions: - Withdrawal before May 1, 2013, no withdraw fee shall be levied. - Withdrawal during May 1, 2013 to September 23, 2013, 15% of the entry fee shall be levied (however, during this period, withdrawal within 7 days of registration is allowed without withdraw fee). - Withdrawal is only allowed before the first Golfathon round is played. - A Withdraw Application Form must be filled in and signed by the participant and submitted to Member & Guest Services Office together with the Golfathon passport, green fee voucher and gifts (if applicable). Each withdraw application shall be subject to review and confirmation by Golfathon Committee according to above terms and conditions. Withdrawal of Entry is NOT allowed in the following conditions: - No withdrawal is allowed after September 23, 2013. - If the participant has started or finished any of his/her Golfathon rounds, no withdrawal is allowed, and the entry fee is NOT refundable. 10. Statement - Mission Hills reserves the right to limit the number of entries and modify the terms and conditions herein and tournament rules and regulations anyway it deems fit and necessary at its full discretion. - The Golfathon Committee reserves the right to disqualify any player for making a false statement or claim on the entry form or scorecard. - Mission Hills reserves the right to interpret any of the tournament rules and regulations, terms and conditions set forth herein and makes decision on any disputes arising therefore which shall be final. Mission Hills Golfathon Committee Mission Hills Golf Club, China March 1, 2013 5 / 6
(One form per participant) Entry Form Ref. No.: Return fax to: (86 755) 2801 2857 Registration Closing Date: September 23, 2013 [ ] Chartered Diamond/Diamond [ ] Gold [ ] Jade [ ] Emerald [ ] Ruby [ ] Advantage Plus [ ] Advantage [ ] Guest [ ] Junior [ ] College Student [ ] Golf & Stay Package Name (Print): First Name [both Chinese and English names if applicable] Surname Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female Membership No.: or ID No.: Nationality: Age: Handicap Index: Mobile Phone: Telephone: Fax: E-mail Address: I wish to participate in: [ ] Men s Senior Division [ ] Men s Division [ ] Ladies Division [ ] Juniors Division (Players of age 50 and above) (Players of age 19-49) (Players of age 19 and above) (Boys and Girls of age 8-18) Applicant Signature*: Date: * I hereby agree to all the Terms and Conditions set forth herein and other rules set by the 2013 Mission Hills Golfathon. Entry Fee (RMB) Includes 10 weekday tournament rounds, cart-twin share, caddie and locker fees. Participants Category RMB Chartered Diamond / Diamond 3,000 Gold 5,600 Jade 7,200 Emerald 3,000 Ruby 5,600 Advantage Plus 5,100 Advantage 6,700 Junior (Under or aged 18) 3,000 Full-time College Student (Under or aged 28) 3,000 Guest 8,300 Golf & Stay Package* 11,700 Lucky Draw No.: The Golf & Stay Package includes 10 rounds weekday golf and 5 nights accommodation in Grande Deluxe Room at Mission Hills Dongguan (single occupancy with one breakfast), 10% discount off standard menu prices in all F&B outlets in Mission Hills Resort Dongguan during hotel stay. Entitlement Golfathon rounds will be counted into Extra Provincial Memberships entitlement rounds. College students and junior players are not entitled to enjoy participant promotion and early bird special offer. Entry fee paid by Premium Holiday Card or Lifestyle Card is not entitled to enjoy early bird special offer. MasterCard Advantage: Receive RMB 1,000 Mission Hills voucher when registering with your MasterCard. (All terms and conditions are subject to the contents on the voucher.) Payment: [ ] Cash [ ] Membership Card [ ] Premium Holiday Card: [ ] Lifestyle Card: [ ] Credit Card For tournament enquiries, please contact Tournament Office Tel: (86 755) 2802 0888 ext. 33836 Fax: (86 755) 2802 4870 Email: mhgolfathon@missionhillschina.com Website: http://golfathon.missionhillschina.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Office Use Only---------------------------------------------------------------------- Department: Followed by: Staff ID: Contact No.: 6 / 6