EUROPEAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION BROCHURE 14 16 June 2018 Royal Golf Bled The European Golf Association, together with The Slovenian Golf Association and Royal Golf Bled take great pleasure in inviting you to participate in the 2018 European Seniors Championship.
European Golf Association Place de la Croix Blanche 19, CP 110 CH 1066 Epalinges Switzerland Tel +41 21 785 70 60 Fax +41 21 785 70 69 info@ega golf.ch www.ega golf.ch Slovenian Golf Association Smartinska 152 SI 1000 LJUBLJANA SLOVENIA +386 (0)1 430 3200 Web Page: www.golfportal.si Royal Golf Bled Vrba 37a, 4248 Lesce, Slovenija T: +386 01 200 99 01 F: +386 01 200 99 03 E: info@royalbled.com Web Page: www.royalbled.com
President s Message I wish all competitors a most enjoyable championship and thank the Slovenian Golf Association and Royal Golf Bled for hosting the 2018 European Seniors Championship. Senior competitive golf is important as it provides talented golfers with an opportunity to compete at a high level and to make and renew friendships. It also reminds us all, hopefully, that the game s well being depends on good golfers being prepared to give their time and experience at club, regional or national level for the benefit of young people who represent golf s future. Best wishes to all for a most happy Championship. EUROPEAN GOLF ASSOCIATION Pierre Bechmann President
Former Winners Mr. FRANK Markus and Mrs LICHTENBERG Susanne Year Ladies Men 2017 Susanne Lichtenberg (GER) Markus Frank (SUI) 2016 Macarena Campomanes (ESP) Adrian Morrow (IRL) 2015 María De Orueta (ESP) Clive Jones (ENG) 2014 Jane Rees (WAL) Clive Jones (ENG) 2013 Helene Maxe (SWE) Lorenzo Sartori (ITA) 2012 Rocio Ruiz De Velasco (ESP) Adrian Morrow (IRL) 2011 Cecilia Mourgue D'Algue (FRA) Tomas Persson (SWE) 2010 Virginie Burrus (FRA) Mats Andersson (SWE) 2009 Virginie Burrus (FRA) Federico Lang (ITA) 2008 Virginie Burrus (FRA) Adrian Morrow (IRL) 2007 Virginie Burrus (FRA) Norman Swenson (USA) 2006 Gunilla Ekman (FRA) Miguel Preysler (ESP) 2005 Cecilia Mourgue D Algue (FRA) Roy Smethurst (ENG) 2004 Maj Britt Heden (SWE) David J. Smith (SCO) 2003 Claudine Cros Chatrier (FRA) David J. Smith (SCO) 2002 Cecilia Mourgue D Algue (FRA) Andrew Morrison (ENG) 2001 Cecilia Mourgue D Algue (FRA) Graham Steel (ENG) 2000 Cecilia Mourgue D Algue (FRA) Hans Hubert Giesen (GER) 1999 Rita Ruland (GER) Hans Jürgen Ecklebe (GER) 1998 Rita Ruland (GER) David G. Lane (ENG) 1997 Cecilia Mourgue D Algue (FRA) Carlo Tadini (ITA) 1996 Rita Ruland (GER) D. Frame (ENG)
Royal Golf Bled The facility comprises the 18 hole Championship King s Course and the 9 hole Lake Course. Surrounded by the dramatic mountains and sweeping valleys of the Alps, the course offers perfectly manicured surfaces, a strategic layout and a rare opportunity to play golf in complete tranquillity. It attracts golf players from all over Europe. King s Course The King s Golf Course is the oldest and the largest Slovenian golf course. Its origins date back to 1937 and many visitors claim it to be one of the most beautiful golf courses in Europe. The King s Course at Royal Bled is undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating and beautiful places to play golf anywhere in the world. A new look strategic layout In 2017, the King s course reopened after an extensive two year renovation that saw dramatic changes and updates made to the original layout. The course now offers a new look strategic layout, perfectly manicured surfaces and breath taking views of the local mountains and out across to the famous Bled Castle. During a two year renovation which saw the course extended to Championship length and the redesign of all bunkers, tees and greens, the King s Course reopened in 2017 and a sleeping beauty was reawakened. Since then its reputation has continued to spread with Golf World Magazine quickly returning it to its envied list of Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe.
Scorecard HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT BLACK 383 548 171 394 460 308 176 294 411 3145 WHITE 355 519 165 374 452 299 167 284 393 3008 YELLOW 343 507 152 364 431 299 150 284 385 2915 BLUE 310 459 133 353 413 271 150 241 375 2705 RED 305 422 126 310 384 250 143 241 357 2538 PAR 4 5 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 36 SI 15 5 9 1 11 7 13 17 3 HOLE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT BLACK 158 423 460 191 391 371 541 465 418 3418 6563 WHITE 130 386 422 175 391 366 507 433 394 3204 6212 YELLOW 119 375 416 164 377 335 499 426 387 3098 6013 BLUE 98 345 393 130 357 316 465 403 350 2857 5562 RED 83 314 375 125 343 310 412 383 334 2679 5217 PAR 3 4 5 3 4 4 5 4 4 36 72 SI 12 2 18 16 14 10 6 4 8 IN
Players Information Tournament Office Registration The Tournament Office is located on the Driving Range, where the Golf Academy is and it is open daily from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Players are asked to register at the tournament office, no later than Wednesday 13 June, 12:00. Resort package including locker keys and Yardage book will be available upon registration ( 15, cash). Program / Time Schedule Please reserve your starting times for the practice rounds directly at the club secretary's office, by e mail info@royalbled.com. Please state full names, HCP, golf club and nationality of players for the practice round booking. Tuesday 12 June 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Registration 8:00 am to 4:00 pm First practice day Wednesday 13 June 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Registration 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Second practice day 7:00 pm Opening Ceremony and Cocktail in the Club House (Jacket and Tie) Thursday 14 June 7:30 am onwards 1 st round stroke play Friday 15 June 7:30 am onwards 2 nd round stroke play 7:30 pm Gala Evening (Jacket and Tie) Saturday 16 June 7:30 am onwards 3 rd round stroke play Closing Ceremony in the Club House.
Accommodation We recommend the following hotels and request that all players book their own rooms: 1. Accommodation located at Royal Golf Bled King's and Lake Club House King`s House 300. Double use, bed & breakfast per night per room Lake`s House 140. Double use, bed & breakfast per night per room Royal Golf Bled T: +386 01 200 99 01 E: info@royalbled.com
2. Sava Hotels in Bled Prices per room per day, bed and breakfast: Grand Hotel Toplice***** Grand Hotel Toplice***** Single use Lake view room Double use Lake view room 205 EUR 230 EUR (115 EUR per person per night) Lake view suite single use Lake view suite double use 240 EUR 255 EUR (127,50 EUR per person per night) To book the room in Grand Hotel Toplice, please use following links: https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?hotelid=77278&rateplanid=2701523&identifier=egsc18&languag eid=1&datein=06/11/2018&dateout=06/17/2018&adults=1 Rikli Balance Hotel****+
Rikli Balance Hotel****+ Single use Double use Lake view room Lake view room 162 EUR 190 EUR (95 EUR per person per night) To book the room in Rikli Balance Hotel, please use following links: https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?hotelid=77257&rateplanid=2701542&identifier=egsc18&languag eid=1&datein=06/11/2018&dateout=06/17/2018&adults=1 Hotel Savica**** Single use Double use Standard room Standard room Hotel Savica**** 92 EUR 114 EUR (57 EUR per person per night) To book the room in Hotel Savica, please use following links: https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?hotelid=77255&rateplanid=2701546&identifier=egsc18&languag eid=1&datein=06/11/2018&dateout=06/17/2018&adults=1
General Information Caddies No caddies will be available. Championship Webpage The following links have the Live Scoring and all information for the tournament. Men http://www.ega golf.ch/content/european senior mens championship 0 Ladies http://www.ega golf.ch/content/european senior ladies championship 0 Climate The average temperature in June is between 24 C and 30 C. Club House The facilities of the Club House will be extended to players, the Championship Committee, Championship Staff, Sponsors and Guests for the duration of the Championships. Credit Cards We accept Diners Club, American Express, Master Card and Visa and other major cards at the Golf Club. Distance Measuring Devices Distance measuring devices are permitted. Dress Code A reasonable standard of dress is expected at all times, both on the course and in the Club House. Soft spikes only are permitted on the course. Golf Bags Storage Storage facilities will be available. Golf Shop The club has a pro shop. Opening hours (half an hour prior to the first tee off time every day). Entries All entries and entry fee payments must be made via the EGA website: www.ega golf.ch The Entry Fee amount is 350. CHF. Facilities on the Golf Course Water in ice chests will be situated after holes 2, 5, 11 and 14. Toilets are located after holes 6, 9 and 14. Lockers Plenty of lockers in the locker rooms will be available, keys to be collected upon registration or at the Tournament Office, (service included in the Resort package: 15. ).
Medical Service Upon request. Notice Board The official Notice Board is situated next to the Secretary s Office. Players' Photographs In order to animate the Championship web site, players will be photographed upon registration (of course, only with each player s consent). Practice The official practice days are Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 June. Please book your starting times for the practice rounds directly at the club secretary`s office by e mail info@royalbled.com. All bookings must include full name, HCP, home club and preferred tee time. All other practice rounds must be organised directly through the club and will incur a green fee. Starting lists will be available at the tournament office. The grass driving range will open one hour before the first starting time. Restaurant A special daily menu will be available at a cost of 20. Transportation The closest airport, Joze Pucnik, Ljubljana, is 25 km from Bled and 20 km from Royal Golf Bled. No official transport will be provided during the Championship and we strongly recommend you rent a car. Pull Trolleys Driving Range Balls Pull trolleys will be available free of charge. Electric Trolleys Electric trolleys will be available in limited number. More information about rental cost and booking procedure will follow shortly. Yardage Books Yardage books are included in the Resort package (15. ), available upon registration or at the Tournament Office.