The HUNGARIAN GOLF FEDERATION and. you to participate in the

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1 The HUNGARIAN GOLF FEDERATION and the PANNONIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB have the honour to invite you to participate in the INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP Brochures will be available for players upon arrival at the venue. 2. For further useful information, such as tee times and results during the Championship, please visit the Hungarian Golf Federation s website:

2 Message from the President of the European Golf Association On behalf of the European Golf Association, may I extend a warm welcome to all competitors, officials and supporters for the 2015 International European Seniors Championship. Sincere thanks go to the Hungarian Golf Federation for organising this Championship, also to the officials, staff and volunteers who do so much to make this event possible. 1 I also extend my thanks to the members and officials of Pannonia Golf & Country Club for allowing us the privilege to play this Championship on their excellent Course. This event is an important one with many of the most talented lady and men seniors in Europe, it is without doubt we will see golf of the highest standard. I would like to wish you all every success, an enjoyable championship and many fond and lasting memories. Colin Wood President European Golf Association

3 Message from the President of the Hungarian Golf Federation It is a great honour for the Hungarian Golf Federation to be the host of another event of the European Golf Association, the International European Seniors Championship at Pannonia Golf & Country Club from 11 to 13 June. The golf club, which successfully staged the European Senior Men s Team Championship in 2013, looks forward to welcoming all the participants with a newly refurbished club house and an excellent championship course. 2 Our Organising Committee do their best to stage a memorable Championship of high quality and we sincerely hope that all of our guests will have nice memories of this event. On behalf of the Hungarian Golf Federation I wish every participant a highly successful Championship and a very pleasant stay in Hungary! András Sugár President Hungarian Golf Federation

4 Message from the President of Pannonia Golf & Country Club Dear Mr. President of the EGA and officals of the EGA, Dear Mr. President of the Hungarian Golf Federation and all other presidents present, Dear Players, It s a great pleasure for me as the president of the Pannonia GCC to welcome you to the International European Seniors Championship in Máriavölgy, in Hungary! 3 The team and the management of the hosting club Pannonia GCC, together with the team of the Hungarian Golf Federation, have done everything to ensure for the successful organization of this championship. It s good to see, how the Senior players are representing since many years the beautiful sport of golf, which is now, after long time, sport of Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016! We hope, the our just opened Tom Burnett Central European Golf Academy will be a great opportunity for a new generation following the successful traditions of the golf sport. We hope that after the competitive and enjoyable days together there will be many fond memories of this event for all players and officials alike. We hope that these memories will be passed on in your home countries and clubs to our golfing friends about the Pannonia Golf Club and of course our beautiful country, about Hungary. I would like to wish you good golf and a successful championship! József Szórád, Dr. President Pannonia Golf & Country Club

5 Contact Hungarian Golf Federation : Istvánmezei út 1 3 : H 1146 Budapest : hungolf@hungolf.hu Hungary : European Golf Association : Place de la Croix Blanche 19 : CH 1066 Epalinges : info@ega golf.ch Switzerland : golf.ch Telephone numbers to during the event: Tímea Czakó (HGF) : (mobile) Dávid Csurgó (HGF) : (mobile) Pannonia Golf & Country Club : Arnaud Baratçabal (EGA) : (mobile) 4 Gábor Gágyor Arnaud Baratçabal Edvin Buna Tibor Bodor Alexis Godillot András Sugár Tasi László, Dr. Erika Szécsi Edvin Buna Zoltán Laczkó Tímea Czakó Dávid Csurgó Tibor Bodor Béla Horváth György Rakács András Jakobi Championship Committee EGA Championship Committee Member acting as Chairman EGA Championship Manager Competition coordinator, Pannonia Golf & Country Club Chief Referee EGA Championship Committee Organizing Committee President of the Organizing Committee and HGF General Secretary of HGF Event manager, Pannonia Golf & Country Club Competition coordinator, Pannonia Golf & Country Club Head Green keeper, Pannonia Golf & Country Club Marketing, HGF Championship management, HGF Rules Officials Chief Referee Rules Official Rules Official Rules Official Alexis Godillot Championship Honorary Committee Chairman EGA Championship Committee

6 INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 PROGRAMME Monday, 8 June All Day Players Arrival 12:00 18:00 Players Registration, Pannonia Golf & Country Club 5 Tuesday, 9 June 08:00 18:00 Players Registration, Pannonia Golf & Country Club 08:00 First Practice Round Wednesday, 10 June 07:30 15:30 Second Practice Round 08:00 12:00 Players Registration, Pannonia Golf & Country Club 18:00 19:00 Opening Ceremony, Pannonia Golf & Country Club 19:00 Cocktail for Players and Officials, Pannonia Golf & Country Club Thursday, 11 June 08:00 1 st Round, Morning Tee Times Starts 13:00 1 st Round, Afternoon Tee Times Starts Friday, 12 June 08:00 2 nd Round, Morning Tee Times Starts 13:00 2 nd Round, Afternoon Tee Times Starts 19:00 Official Dinner, Pannonia Golf & Country Club Saturday, 13 June 07:30 3 rd Round, Morning Tee Times Starts 18:00 Award Ceremony, Pannonia Golf & Country Club All Day Sunday, 14 June Players Departure

7 Venue Pannonia Golf & Country Club : Alcsútdoboz H 8087 Máriavölgy, Hungary : info@golfpannonia.hu GPS: 47 43'04" N, 18 62'24" E : The golf club is situated approximately minutes drive away from the centre of Budapest. The Championship golf course is situated in beautiful surroundings bounded on one side by the Etyek wine region and on the other side by Alcsútdoboz, Máriavölgy. 6 The Pannonia Golf & Country Club with its 18 holes of Championship golf was designed by the famous Austrian course designer Hans G. Erhardt. The golf course makes its way through a valley and with its well bunkered and sculptured fairways provides a great golfing experience. Lakes come into play on 8 holes and with its large undulating greens some challenging pin placements can be found. With its 6 different teeing areas it provides a true, fair test of golf for beginners and professionals alike. The natural environment, beauty and manicured course inspire you to hit great golf shots. The course was opened in 1996 and since its opening it has staged many international and national events including European Golf Association (EGA) sanctioned events (e.g. in the last two years European Senior Men s Team Championship, the Olympic Hopes Trophy, the European Boys Team Championship). It provides enjoyment for all golfers from the beginner to the more experienced player. The club can be easily approached from the Bicske exit of the M1 highway or though the village of Etyek. The average temperature in June is between 18 C and 23 C. Location: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport 75 km

8 ACCOMMODATION Official Hotels Hotel Abacus **** Address: Gesztenyés út 3, H 2053 Herceghalom : : : hotel@abacus.hu : Free use of wellness facilities, parking space and wi fi. 7 Price/room/night (EUR) Room for 1 person Room for 2 people Room type with breakfast with halfboard with breakfast with halfboard Standard room Superior room Junior suite Deluxe suite President suite Kempinski Hotel Corvinus ***** Address: Erzsébet tér 7 8., H 1051 Budapest : : : events.corvinus@kempinski.com : Free use of wellness facilities and wi fi. Price/room/night (EUR) Room for 1 person Room for 2 people Room type with breakfast with breakfast Superior room Deluxe suite Junior suite

9 The above mentioned rates and rooms are guaranteed and available only between June. Reservations must be arranged directly through the hotel, using the enclosed Accommodation form (page 15) via fax or before Friday, 8 May For the cancellation policy, please contact the hotels! The Hungarian Golf Federation has agreed a block of 105 rooms at Hotel Abacus and 20 rooms at Kempinski Hotel respectively. Rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis. All invoices are to be settled at the hotels before departure. All hotel charges are the responsibility of the players and officials. Please note that your credit card number is to be used to guarantee your booking. Please kindly advise the hotel if there are any changes to your original booking. 8 TRAVEL INFORMATION Travel and accommodation costs are to be covered by each Individual. Pannonia Golf & Country Club by car From Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport 1, 2 (75 km): From Budapest take highway M1 towards Győr, leave the highway at exit Bicske (at 39 sign), turn right at the next intersection. After 2,3 km take a left turn to road 811 (towards Székesfehérvár). Follow the road for the next 7,5 km, then take a left turn to Béke street in the centre of Alcsútdoboz. Pannonia Golf & Country Club is situated to the right, after a 2 km drive. From Vienna (181 km): Take highway A4/E60 towards Hegyeshalom, cross the former border, drive further on M1/E75, take exit Bicske (at 39 sign). After 2,3 km take a left turn to road 811. Follow the road for the next 7,5 km, then take a left turn to Béke street in the centre of Alcsútdoboz. Pannonia Golf & Country Club is situated to the right, after a 2 km drive. From Bratislava (138 km): Take highway E65 towards Budapest cross the former border at Hegyeshalom, continue on highway M1/E75, take exit Bicske (at 39 sign). After 2,3 km take a left turn to road 811. Follow the road for the next 7,5 km, then take a left turn to Béke street in the centre of Alcsútdoboz. Pannonia Golf & Country Club is situated to the right, after a 2 km drive. From Zagreb, Ljubljana (507 km): Take highway through Ljubljana Maribor Nagykanizsa (former border), in Hungary take highway M7 towards Siófok then to Budapest, from Budapest take highway M1 towards Győr. Leave the highway at exit Bicske (at 39 sign), turn right at the next intersection. After 2,3 km take a left turn to road 811(towards Székesfehérvár). Follow the road for the next 7,5 km, then take a left turn to Béke street in the centre of Alcsútdoboz. Pannonia Golf & Country Club is situated to the right, after a 2 km drive.

10 Map Pannonia Golf & Country Club Abacus Hotel Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Shuttle service Bus shuttle service will be provided for participants: Upon arrival and departure Budapest Liszt Ferenc International 2A, 2B Pannonia Golf & Country Club Budapest Liszt Ferenc International 2A, 2B On each day during the competition Official Hotels Pannonia Golf & Country Club Shuttle service Fee: Option A: Transfer will be provided upon arrival and departure and on each day during the competition for 120 / Person. Option B: Transfer will be provided on each day during the competition for 80 / Person. Airport transfer excluded. Participants and accompanying officials are scheduled to arrive on Monday, 8 June and on Tuesday, 9 June, and leave on Sunday, 14 June. Transfer from Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2A or 2B) will be organized accordingly. It is kindly requested that the Travel details form (page 14) is duly filled and returned to the HGF before Friday, 15 May 2015 if you wish to use the shuttle service.

11 INFORMATION ABOUT PANNONIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Pannonia Golf & Country Club, Máriavölgy H 8087 Alcsútdoboz, Máriavölgy, Hungary GPS: 47 43'04" N, 18 62'24" E : : info@golfpannonia.hu : 10 The golf course

12 PLAYER INFORMATION Catering Buffet breakfast will be served for early birds at the official hotels from 6.30 am and at the club house from 7.00 am (à la carte). Buffet lunch will be served at the Golf Club. The daily price: EUR 20. / person Dinner will be available at the hotels from 6.00 pm to pm. Dress Code A reasonable standard of golf clothes (no jeans) is required at all times on the course and in the club house. Only soft spikes are permitted on the course. 11 Drug Abuse The guidelines on drug abuse are the same as applicable at all European Championships and International Matches. Players are prohibited to enhance their performance by taking drugs. All competitors are subject to the provisions of the International Golf Federation s Anti Doping Policy. Any competitors who are taking medication and in doubt as to their clinical status should seek advice from the EGA Office not later than 30 days before the start of the championship. Further information is available at the office of the International Golf Federation or European Golf Association: anti doping/ Practice Official practice days: Tuesday, 9 and Wednesday, 10 June Tee Times for the practice rounds must be booked in advance directly at the club: H 8087 Alcsútdoboz, Máriavölgy, Hungary GPS: 47 43'04" N, 18 62'24" E : : info@golfpannonia.hu One ball only may be played during practice rounds, with the following exceptions: a) If a player misses the green with his shot to the green, he may play one additional shot. b) Where the Rules of Golf apply (e.g. provisional ball). c) A player may practice putting, chipping or bunker play, provided play is not unduly delayed. Failure to respect this Practice Rounds regulations will result in the discontinuance of the practice round. Practice balls will be available free of charge at the driving range. Practice balls cannot be used on the championship course.

13 Facilities and Services on the Golf Course Live Scoring recording will be placed after holes: 6, 9, 13, 18. Refreshment will be available at every live scoring point. Additional toilets will be available at the starting point of holes: 7, 10, 14. Caddies will be available for 20 EUR / Day, Caddies must be booked in advance directly at the club: H 8087 Alcsútdoboz, Máriavölgy, Hungary GPS: 47 43'04" N, 18 62'24" E : : info@golfpannonia.hu 12 Press Office Located in the Club House. Telephones and fax will be available in the Club House. Journalists have to return the Press requirements form duly completed (page 16) to the office of the HGF by fax or before, Friday, 15 May Golf Bag Storage Golf bag storage will be available in the club house. Golf Shop Golf shop with a limited range of golf equipment and clothing is located in the club house. Information Center and Recording The information center is located at the reception in the club house of the Pannonia Golf & Country Club: Registration / Starting times / Results / General information Recording will be organized in the clubhouse, in a separated zone. Locker Room Locker rooms are located in the club house. Medical Certificate According to Hungarian law a Medical Certificate is required for all players entering an International Championship or National Competition in Hungary. Each player has to return the enclosed Medical Certificate Form duly completed by a Doctor (page 17) to the Hungarian Golf Federation by fax or before Friday, 15 May 2015.

14 Tournament and Rules Officials Tournament Officials desk: located in the tournament office. Rules Officials are appointed by the HGF. Chief Referee will be Mr Tibor Bodor. Trolleys Manual trolleys will be available free of charge. No electric trolleys available for rent. Website Tournament information, draws, results and pictures will be available on the Hungarian Golf Federation s website during the tournament: 13 Conditions of Competition The Conditions of Competition will be available on the HGF or the EGA websites: golf.ch/040000/ asp

15 PLAYER NAME TRAVEL DETAILS DATE AND TIME OF ARRIVAL PLUS PERSON COMING FROM FLIGHT N (Liszt Ferenc International Airport 2) TERMINAL A or B 14 DATE AND TIME OF DEPARTURE PLUS PERSON FLIGHT N (Liszt Ferenc International Airport 2) TERMINAL A or B Official Hotel: Hotel Abacus Kempinski Hotel Options: Option A ( 120 / Person ) Option B ( 80 / Person ) DATE, SIGNATURE: TITLE: Option A: Transfer will be provided upon arrival and departure and on each day during the competition for 120 / Person. Option B: Transfer will be provided on each day during the competition for 80 / Person. Airport transfer excluded. Payment method: Please transfer the shuttle service fee to the Hungarian Golf Federation s Bank account by Friday, 15 May Account information: Bank account number: IBAN: HU SWIFT: OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Bank address: HU1051, Budapest Nádor utca 16. Please return this form duly completed by fax or by Friday, 15 May 2015 at the latest to: HGF Istvánmezei út Budapest Hungary Tel: Fax: administration@hungolf.hu

16 ACCOMMODATION FORM PLAYER NAME PLAYER DETAILS DATE OF ARRIVAL DATE OF DEPARTURE 15 Price/room/night (EUR) HOTEL ABACUS Room for 1 person Room for 2 people Room type with breakfast with halfboard with breakfast with halfboard Standard room Superior room Junior suite Deluxe suite President suite KEMPINSKI HOTEL Price/room/night (EUR) Room for 1 person Room for 2 people Room type with breakfast with breakfast Superior room Deluxe suite Junior suite Rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis. REMARKS: DATE, SIGNATURE: TITLE: Please return this form duly completed by fax or to the relevant hotel by Friday, 8 May 2015 at the latest to: Hotel Abacus **** : : hotel@abacus.hu Kempinski Hotel ***** : : events.corvinus@kempinski.com

17 PRESS REQUIREMENTS Press Representatives Names and Status NAME SURNAME STATUS Officials Requirements COUNTRY NAME DATE OF ARRIVAL DATE OF DEPARTURE Will your country be represented by Officials? YES NO If the answer is YES, please complete the following: Officials Names and Status NAME, STATUS NAME, STATUS NAME, STATUS 16 Please return this form duly completed by fax or by Friday, 15 May 2015 at the latest to: HGF Istvánmezei út Budapest Hungary Tel: Fax: administration@hungolf.hu

18 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FORM (Please fill in with capital letters) According to Hungarian law, a Medical Certificate is required for all players entering an International Championship or National Competition in Hungary including Club competitions. We herewith draw your attention to this important rule included in the conditions of play. This is to be fulfilled in all sports and by all competition organizers. Therefore, the Hungarian Golf Federation must receive the medical certificates duly filled in by a doctor even if the players are insured when they travel abroad and if a medical assistance covers all expenses. Considering that some countries do not have such regulation and do not issue such certificates, a medical certificate form is prepared in advance that you will find hereunder. All players must send this medical certification to: HGF Istvánmezei út Budapest Hungary Tel: Fax: administration@hungolf.hu Each player has to return this form by the deadline indicated below in order to be able to play the IESC Medical Certificate of no contraindication to the practice of golf I, the undersigned, Doctor of Medicine, certify that the examination of: years old, reveals no contraindications to participating in golf competitions. Players Nation: Signature & Stamp INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP Date:... Please return this medical certificate form duly completed by fax or by Friday, 15 May 2015 to: HGF Istvánmezei út Budapest Hungary Tel: Fax: administration@hungolf.hu