Competition Golf

Dates of Event
Monday, 2 August - Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 7:00 - 20:00

Venues

Staedtischer Golfplatz Roggendorf-Thenhoven, Parallelweg 1, 50769 Cologne-Roggendorf-Thenhoven (17.8 km from Neumarkt), www.clarks-golfworld.de

Transportation

Roggendorf-Thenhoven
Take regional S-Bahn train line 11 from Cologne Central Station to Station "Koeln-Worringen" (22 mins. from Neumarkt, then 10 mins. on foot). Carpark directly at venue.

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Categories and Divisions of Competition

Stableford Women	Stableford Men
A (0-20 hcp.)	A (0-12 hcp.)
B (21-33 hcp.)	B (13-19 hcp.)
C (34-45 hcp.)	C (20-27 hcp.)
D (45+ hcp.)	D (27+ hcp.)

An Aggregate Event (teams of 2, both scores being added together without gender/handicap limitations).
The golf tournament will be played with a shotgun start.

Participation
A maximum of 220 players. All players must have at least the minimum handicap.
Maximum team size: 2 players.
Playing time: 2 x 18 holes (par 72). On the first day of competition, all players must submit identification with handicaps to the tournament officials.

Timetable:
Monday 2nd August 2010:
From 6.30am and 12.30pm registration, collection of lunch packages and
preparation for the competition.

Shotgun Start:
1st Start: 8.00am
2nd Start: 2.00pm

Practice:
Practice on the driving range at all times possible. Tokens cost
€ 3,- for 40 balls.

Rules of Play
The golf tournament will be played according to the rules of the Royal and Ancient Club of St. Andrews www.randa.org and in conjunction with the rules of the German Golf Federation (DGV) www.golf.de

Equipment
Players must bring their own complete sets of golfing equipment. Limited equipment to rent is available. Golf shops can be found at both venues.

Services
Food service is available at both venues in the clubhouse.

First-Aid
First-aid stations and paramedics will be available.

Tickets
Entrance to tournaments is free for all spectators.

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