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INDEX 2016 WORLD AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS Mexico City, July 10, 2012 FUTURE SITE APPLICATION MEXICO Words of the President of the United States of Mexico Felipe Calderón H. Words of the President of the Mexican Golf Federation Jorge Kahwagi G. Mr. PETER DAWSON President of the International Golf Federation I GENERAL INFORMATION National Federation Member information Federacion Mexicana de Golf (FMG) History Dear President Dawson: t is a tremendous honor to ratify and support the candidacy of our country, Mexico, as host of the World Amateur Team Championships, Espirito Santo Trophy (Women) and Eisenhower Trophy (Men), to take place in 2016. I express the II III IV V PROPOSED COURSES El Camaleón Golf Club Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya PROPOSED HOTELS Fairmont Mayakoba Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda Iberostar Riviera Maya LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Cancún, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Eco Parks and Mayan Culture MAP AND GENERAL SITE INFORMATION willingness of the Mexican Government, and confirm its total and absolute support to the Government of the State of Quintana Roo, so that together, we put on a World Amateur Team Championship that provides a renovated enthusiasm for the sport of golf. Mexico has an important and long history of organizing international sporting events, among them, the 1968 Summer Olympics, Pan American Games, including the most recent 16th edition which took place in October 2011, as well as endless world championships in different sports such as soccer (1970 and 1986). The experience gained over the years, added to the hospitality and warmth of the Mexican people, will be key to the ultimate success of the World Amateur Team Championships if held here. These sporting events represent a magnificent opportunity for our country to open its arms to the youth of the world and strengthen our ties of friendship and brotherhood with all countries. It would be a huge honor for Quintana Roo to host such a significant competition. We hope to continue working with the International Golf Federation, the Mexican Golf Federation and the state of Quintana Roo, in order to carry out an unprecedented sporting event that forms part of the ideals that sports give to humanity. Mexico is a country that takes on challenges and fulfills its promises. We have the infrastructure, the experience, the talent and the willingness to make the World Amateur 3 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016 Team Championships an unforgettable sports celebration. I d like to take advantage of this opportunity, Mr. Dawson, to congratulate you on your role as leader of the International Golf Federation and send you my warmest regards. Federacion Mexicana de Golf (FMG) www.fmg.org.mx www.igolf.mx Sincerely, Editorial coordination: Syntaxis Design: Editorial Verás Photography: Cover: El Camaleón Golf Club; back: Tulum. Image banks of the proposed hotels and golf courses, Editorial Verás, México Tourism Board (CPTM), Riviera Maya and Cancún Visitors Bureau (OVC). Felipe Calderón Hinojosa President of the United States of Mexico

Below: Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico. August 1, 2012 HOLA! n behalf of Federacion Mexicana de Golf it is my honor and privilege to extend our warmest invitation to all teams and officials from National Federation Members of the International Golf Federation to visit Mexico for the occasion of the 2016 World Amateur Team Championships. Federacion Mexicana de Golf has always been a strong supporter of the Organization and its initiatives. We were honored to host both Eisenhower and Espirito Santo trophies in 1966 at Club de Golf Mexico in Mexico City, lost to Buenos Aires, Argentina our bid to host both again in 2010, and if our wish comes true we will welcome you all in 2016. Things in Mexico have changed for good during the last ten years, stable economy and warm weather 365 days a year has helped places like Cancún, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta become some of the most important and spectacular golf destinations in the world. Today in Mexico there are more than 220 golf facilities including courses from world famous designers. In this opportunity I invite you all to come and visit Mexico and enjoy the natural and historic wonders of Cancún / Riviera Maya, stay in world class resorts and play El Camaleon at Mayakoba, host venue of the Mayakoba Golf Classic, a PGA Tour Event, and Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya championship golf courses. We proudly offer for your convenience Cancún International Airport with the most international flights in all Latin America so everyone can arrive with the least amount of flight connections and enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Come and taste the Mexican Cuisine Inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 5 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016 Come and play, see, taste and feel Mexico! If this will be your first time, it won t be your last. BIENVENIDOS! Jorge Kahwagi President Federacion Mexicana de Golf

I. GENERAL INFORMATION International Golf Federation (IGF) National Federation Member (NFM) name in English: Mexican Golf Federation NFM name in country s native language: Federación Mexicana de Golf, A.C. Accepted NFM abbreviation(s), if any: FMG Proposed championships location: Cancún, Mexico Restrictions on fellow NFM who may attend championships: None Language(s) spoken at proposed location: Spanish (native language) / English Proposed championship dates: Espirito Santo Trophy: September 14-17, 2016 Eisenhower Trophy: September 22-25, 2016 National Federation Member Information Year founded: 1926 Years of IGF membership: Since 1958 Years competed in WATC: Men: 1960-1976, 1980-2012 Women: 1964-1968, 1976, 1980, 1982, 1986-2012 Years (if any) NFM has hosted WATC: 1966 (Mexico City) Years (if any) NFM has bid to host WATC: 2010 WATC (lost to Argentina) Current president: Mr. Jorge Kahwagi Current president term: 2011-2014 Anticipated successor(s) and term(s): To be elected 2014-2017 Current executive director: Mr. Federico Valdez Affiliations: United States Golf Association, International Golf Federation, Americas Golf Association, Comité Olímpico Mexicano COM (Mexican Olympic Committee), Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte CONADE (National Sports Committee) and Confederación Deportiva Mexicana CODEME (Mexican Sports Confederation) Address: Mailing: Insurgentes Sur 1605 Piso 10, Col. San José Insurgentes C.P. 03900 Mexico D.F. Phone: (5255) 1084 2170 Fax: (5255) 1084 2179 E-mail: fvaldez@fmg.org.mx Website: www.fmg.org.mx / www.igolf.mx Major events conducted by the NFM: ANNUAL Abierto Mexicano de Golf, Mexico Open; 54 editions to date, Nationwide Tour since 2008 (men) Campeonato Nacional de Aficionados, National Amateur Championship, 85 editions to date (men) Campeonato Nacional de Aficionadas, Women s National Amateur Championship; 87 editions to date Campeonato Nacional Interclubes, National Inter-Club Championship, 57 editions to date (men) Campeonato Nacional de Parejas, National Pairings Championship, 18 editions to date (men) Campeonato Nacional Interzonas, National Inter-Zone Championship, 3 editions to date (men) Campeonato Nacional Infantil-Juvenil, National Junior Championship, 62 editions to date* Campeonato Nacional Infantil-Juvenil Interzonas, National Junior Inter-Zone Championship, 52 editions to date* Campeonato Nacional Infantil-Juvenil de Parejas, National Junior Pairings Championship; 9 editions to date* Campeonato Nacional Infantil-Juvenil Match Play, National Junior Match Play Championship; 9 editions to date* Copa Yucatán, Junior Open Championship; 5 editions to date* Copa Zona Centro, Junior Open Championship; 1 edition to date* Federación Mexicana de Golf Junior Open (AJGA); 1 edition to date* * Boys and girls other Canada Cup, 1958 WATC, 1966 World Cup, 1967, 1982 WGC-World Cup, 2002 II Copa de las Américas, 2005 Mexico Country Club, 1907 HISTORY 1926: THE MEXICO GOLF ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED The managers council of the Mexico Country Club thought of the need to create a golf organization to represent the clubs already established throughout the country; for such reason in 1926 several representatives from every club were invited by this council to gather in order to form the Mexico Golf Association. This information was extracted from the El Universal newspaper dated 5 April 1926 and it is the only physical evidence of the institution of the Mexico Golf Association. No other document has been found to date. Clubs involved in the formation of the Mexico Golf Association: Chapultepec Heights, Guadalajara, Pachuca, Tampico, Monterey and Mexico Country Clubs. Mexico Golf Association immediately began conducting Championships such as the First Annual Golf Tournament along with Men and Women National Amateur Championships. This activity gave the guidelines to initiate the translation to Spanish of the Rules of Golf. In the 1930s with the arrival of President Lazaro Cardenas the construction of new golf courses decreased along with a significant reduction in foreign colonies who were by far the most dedicated promoters of the sport. Later, the first Mexico Open Championship was conducted in 1944. Two years after, on August 29th 1946, the Mexico Golf Association was legally established as a civil association and was officially named Mexican Golf Association. On August 8th 1975, in the City of Mazatlan, affiliated clubs met and agreed to sign new bylaws on the best interest of the Organization. This bylaws gave birth on December 1976 the what we now know as the Mexican Golf Federation. Nowadays the Mexican Golf Federation has a membership of 123 clubs with more than 20,000 registered handicaps and growing. 7 World Amateur team Team Championships Mexico 2016

cancún 2 II. PROPOSED COURSES ESPIRITO SANTO TROPHY (Women s World Amateur Team Championship) EISENHOWER TROPHY (World Amateur Team Championship) PROPOSED COURSE #1 El Camaleón Golf Club (Fairmont Mayakoba) playa del carmen 3 1 Website: www.mayakoba.com/en/golf/camaleon Address: Carretera Federal Cancún-Playa del Carmen Km. 298 Playa del Carmen, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico, C.P. 77710 Total number of holes at this facility: 18 Type of course: Resort 11 10 12 practice range 18 9 fairmont mayakoba 17 4 8 16 5 N fairmont mayakoba 6 15 7 caribbean sea Original architect: Greg Norman Year opened: 2005 Distance and par from back tees: 7,042 yds, 6,439 meters / Par 72 Distance and par from forward tees: 5,078 yds, 4,643 meters / Par 72 Types of grasses (Tees, Fairways, Rough, Putting Greens, Collars): Paspalum Sea Aisle 1 General course description: Water features ranging from mangroves, canals, and sea accompany this course as it winds through the jungle and breaks to the open coast. Giant cenotes and rock features are contemplated in the design. There is a good variety of holes on the modern layout, which boasts good green complexes and is in very good condition. 9 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016 El Camaleón golf course 13 14 Description of clubhouse amenities: - Size: 12,917 sq. ft. - Locker rooms: 200 total lockers (140 men, 60 ladies), men s and ladies locker rooms have 2 showers each Major tournaments held at this course: 2007-2012 Mayakoba Golf Classic (PGA) 2012 John Huh (67-70-71-63: 250) 2011 Johnson Wagner (69-66-65-67: 267) 2010 Cameron Beckman (65-68-69-67: 269) 2009 Mark Wilson (66-64-69-68: 267) 2008 Brian Gay (66-67-62-69: 264) 2007 Fred Funk (62-69-64-71: 266) 2009-2010 Mayakoba Junior Golf Classic (AJGA) 2010 Boys Division Patrick Grimes (74-71-73: 218) 2010 Girls Division Gabriela Lopez (76-78-71: 225) 2009 Boys Division Rocky Khara (6 over par: 216) 2009 Girls Division Gabriela Lopez (1 over par: 214) Description of practice areas: - Natural Paspalum 30 stations; width: 90 yards, length: 425 yards - Restrictions on clubs that can be used: No - Practice putting green: Yes, 6,000 sq. ft. - Practice short game: Yes, green with bunker 2,500 sq. ft.

playa del carmen cancún 3 PROPOSED COURSE #2 Grand Coral GOLF Riviera MayA 2 4 Website: www.grandcoralgolf.com.mx/ing 1 5 6 7 Address: Carretera Puerto Juárez, Km. 294 + 700 Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico, C.P. 77710 Total number of holes at this facility: 18 Type of course: Private - Resort 10 9 8 Original architect: Nick Price Year opened: 2011 Grand Coral golf riviera maya 12 13 N 11 14 residences clubhouse 15 18 16 17 Distance and par from back tees: 7,043 yds, 6,440 meters / Par 71 Distance and par from forward tees: 5,188 yds, 4,744 meters / Par 71 Types of grasses: Tees, Fairways, Rough: Paspalum Sea Aisle 1 Putting Greens: Paspalum Platinum Collars: Paspalum Platinum 01 General Course Description: Spacious property allows for generous holes amidst coastal jungle. The young course will benefit from a few years of maturation and has a solid design. Green complexes are less challenging than El Camaleón but will still offer a good test. Sea breezes are a factor on a few holes. Extensive presence of native vegetation. 11 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016 beach club Description of clubhouse amenities: - Size: 8,730 sq. ft. - Locker rooms: 120 total lockers (60 men, 60 ladies), men s and ladies locker rooms have 4 showers each - Spa / Swimming pool / Gym caribbean sea Description of practice areas: - Paspalum Sea Aisle, 35 stations; width: 70 yards, length: 320 yards - Restrictions on clubs that can be used: none - Practice putting green: Yes, 8,325 sq. ft. - Practice area short game: None (there is more than enough room for one and the course management is open for the construction of whatever is needed on time for the WATC)

III. PROPOSED HOTELS. HOTEL #1 Fairmont mayakoba Website: www.fairmont.com/mayakoba Address: Carretera Federal Cancún- Playa del Carmen Km. 298 Playa del Carmen, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo Price per room, based on single/double occupancy: Fairmont Room: $189.00 USD Deluxe Casita: $209.00 USD Signature Casita: $229.00 USD Note: Rates are subject to 14% taxes, and $15.00 USD Resort Fee per person per night Price, if calculated otherwise: $30.00 USD extra charge per night for a third adult Does price include breakfast: No Number of rooms available for WATC: 340 (Fairmont Room: 80, Deluxe Casita: 120, Signature Casita: 140) Number of Stars: AAA Diamond Ratings: Five Diamonds Number of restaurants: Four Other amenities: 34,495 sq. ft. of indoor function space, and a specifically designed 8,000 sq. ft. outdoor event lawn, which can adapt to any type of function A 20,000 sq. ft. Willow Stream spa features 20 treatment plus two mineral pools and steam rooms Dining experiences include the two AAA 4-Diamond restaurants as well as a European style café Truly unspoiled, the soft beach at the Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya hotel in Playa del Carmen is reached via a pathway across the mangrove and gentle dunes - a pleasant stroll or ride from the main resort building and just steps from the beachfront casitas There are five swimming pools throughout the property including a 10,000 sq. ft. free-form pool and waterslide, a children s play pool, and an adults-only infinity edge pool overlooking the lagoon Guests enjoy dining exchange privileges with all Mayakoba resorts (Banyan Tree and Rosewood), including transportation within the community Cooking classes. 13 World Amateur team Championships Mexico 2016

HOTEL #2 Paradisus Playa del Carmen la Esmeralda Website: www.paradisuslaesmeralda.com Address: 5ª Av. esq. Calle 112, Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio 77719, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Price per person per night, based on double occupancy: Luxury Jr. Suite: Luxury Jr. Suite Swim-up: Family Concierge Luxury Jr. Suite Swim-up: One Bedroom Suite: One Bedroom Master Suite: $207.00 USD $277.00 USD $277.00 USD $317.00 USD $347.00 USD Price per person per night, based on single occupancy: Luxury Jr. Suite: Luxury Jr. Suite Swim-up: Family Concierge Luxury Jr. Suite Swim-up: One Bedroom Suite: One Bedroom Master Suite: $307.00 USD $412.00 USD $412.00 USD $472.00 USD $517.00 USD PLAYA DEL CARMEN LA ESMERALDA Note: Price includes all taxes; all meals and beverages, including gratuities, room service and room mini-bar; WiFi Price, if calculated otherwise: 3rd person rate is 30% off single occupancy rate per person per night Number of rooms in hotel: 508 Suites, including 56 Swim-up Suites, 192 Luxury Jr. Suites, 120 Family Concierge Luxury Jr. Suites, 98 One- Bedroom Suites, 98 One-Bedroom Master Suites Number of rooms hotel will make available for championships: 150 Number of Stars: Five Star Number of restaurants: 12 (4 are for adults only) Other amenities: Beachfront 2,500 sq.m. (26,900 sq.ft.) Convention Center 24hr Medical Service Business Center YHI Spa & Health Club with Boutique Spa Guests can enjoy aqua aerobics, tennis, beach volleyball, snorkeling, among many others. 15 World Amateur team Championships Mexico 2016 Pure Freedom for Everyone

HOTEL #3 Iberostar Riviera Maya Website: www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/riviera-maya Address: Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez, Km. 309, 77710, Playa Paraíso, Quintana Roo, Mexico Iberostar Paraíso Maya: All Suites, 76 Superior, 351 Standard and 5 adapted for the disabled. 432 total suites. Price per person per night, based on double occupancy: $120.00 USD. Price per person per night, if calculated otherwise: Single occupancy 155.00 USD, Triple occupancy $110.00 USD Iberostar Paraíso Lindo: 186 Standard Double, 191 Standard King, 62 Junior Suites, 2 Presidential Suites and 5 adapted for the disabled. 442 total rooms and suites. Price per person per night, based on double occupancy: $100.00 USD. Price per person per night, if calculated otherwise: Single occupancy $135.00 USD, Triple occupancy $92.00 USD Iberostar Paraíso Beach: 180 Standard Double, 180 Suites King, 60 Junior Suites and 4 Presidential Suites. 424 total rooms and suites. Price per person per night, based on double occupancy: $80.00 USD. Price per person per night, if calculated otherwise: Single occupancy: $115.00 USD, Triple occ. $73.00 USD Note: Price includes all taxes and gratuities; all meals and beverages Number of rooms in hotel: 1,290 total rooms available including three hotels Number of rooms hotel is willing to reserve for championships: All that are necessary Number of Stars: Five Star (Iberostar Riviera Maya Resort) Number of restaurants: 36 Other amenities: Playa Paraíso Convention Center Fully-equipped fitness room Spa & Wellness center All Iberostar Resort hotels at Riviera Maya are beachfront properties with easy access to pools and beach Guests can enjoy aerobics, archery, basketball, cycling, beach volleyball, billiards, catamarans, football, gymnastics, kayaking, aqua gym, the scuba clinic, snorkeling, table tennis, tennis and windsurfing. All with no extra charge. Golf course and practice range 17 World Amateur team Championships Mexico 2016

IV. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS CANCÚN It is hard to imagine another place with the natural, archaeological, and manmade attractions that Cancún boasts. Technically an island, Cancún s hotel zone is a 14-mile-long slender strip of sand, shaped like the number seven. The stunning beaches must be seen to be believed with their soft sugar-white sand, the shores lapped by the turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean. Cancún has something special for everyone: Water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing, windsurfing, sport fishing you can charter your own sport cruiser and riding speedboats through the channels of the lagoon. Cancún s reefs lie in relatively shallow water which means they get a lot of sunlight, hence the fantastic colors and formations. Above: Gray Angelfish. Left: Cancún aerial view. Adventure: For the most exhilarating adventure tours look no further. You can enjoy some of the longest zip lines in Latin America, drive through the jungle in open top jeeps and swim in cenotes or with dolphins or sharks. Cancun adventure tours can be as challenging as you choose. Restaurants: Cancún offers such a varied choice of cuisine, with everything from traditional Mexican restaurants to ultra-chic restaurants dotted alongside the Nichupté lagoon. You will find something to suit all tastes and get fantastic service with a smile wherever you go. Events, Groups and Conventions: Since the beginning, Cancun and the Riviera Maya have attracted major social, cultural and political events, such as Miss Universe, COP-16 and international sport events such as Iron Man (Cozumel), Triathlon World Cups and Mayakoba Golf Classic (PGA Tour). 19 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016

Golf: Cancún championship golf courses are every golfer s dream! Aside from the fact that they are located in the some most beautiful natural settings imaginable, the golf courses in Cancún and Riviera Maya meet the highest standards set by professional golf tournaments and expert golfers. Shopping malls and boutiques featuring well-known brand names, handicrafts from all over Mexico, luxury items as well as designer and casual wear. Consequently you have more than 300 stores to choose from in malls such as La Isla, Kukulcán and Caracol at the Hotel Zone, and Las Américas and Mercado 28 a handicrafts market at downtown. Spas: Cancún is one of the premier spa destinations in the world with a choice of more than thirty spa resorts awaiting you to transport your mind, body and spirit to a nirvana of pure bliss. Puerto Morelos is a friendly, laid-back fishing village located only 35 km from Cancún. You will be enchanted by the bohemian, tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty and charm which transport you a million miles away from the glitz and glamour of Cancún. There are so many things to do in Cancún, that a vacation here truly offers something for everyone! website: www.cancun.travel 21 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016 Left:Restaurant facing the lagoon at Cancún s Hotel Zone. Center: Resort at Cancún. Right: Puerto Morelos.

Riviera Maya With a unique beauty where the sea and jungle come together with excellent weather and temperatures averaging 25 C (77 F) and a cosmopolitan-style atmosphere the Riviera Maya is one of Mexico s most spectacular areas. Stretching along the Caribbean Sea, on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula from Puerto Morelos to Punta Allen (in the heart of the Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve) its 125-mile coastline offers the most fascinating fun. playa del carmen Its hotel infrastructure, its oceanfront bungalows, theme parks and golf courses, its cultural richness and beautiful surroundings with pristine beaches, abundant marine life, caves, cenotes, inlets, underground rivers and archaeological sites make this region one of the most visited in the world. Located 68 kilometers (42 miles) from Cancún, it s the most visited place in the Riviera Maya. The city has experienced a development boom. Playa, as it is commonly referred to, is a very popular cosmopolitan tourist spot that is known for its ambience, in particular all along the Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) and adjacent streets, such as Calle Corazón (Heart Street). It s a multicultural walkway featuring handicraft shops, a shopping center with clothing stores, jewelry stores and exclusive boutiques; and bars and restaurants that feature Mexican and international cuisine, which at times offer lively musical entertainment. Playa has a vibrant nightlife. You can enjoy an exotic cocktail in one of the Beach Clubs featuring international DJs. 23 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016 The beaches here are ideal for relaxing and practicing water sports. Scuba diving enthusiasts can go on tours to the Great Mayan Reef, or if they prefer, take a boat to Cozumel. In a state of constant change, Playa del Carmen offers whatever the global trends of the time are, always with a special touch. website: www.rivieramaya.com Above: The translucent water of Paamul and aerial view of Playa del Carmen.

Above: Beach at the Riviera Maya. Center: Beach at Tulum. Right: Beach at Holbox island, north of Cancún. BEACH, BEACH and MORE BEACH Cancún and the Riviera Maya, a microcosm in blue: Mayan skies, the Caribbean Sea and the tropical heat. The pristine sands are like velvet to the touch. The shoreline is peppered with headlands and inlets and beautiful bays. There are also long stretches of white beach whose march along the coast is broken by the occasional rocky wave platform and some low cliffs in the Tulum area. The beaches are protected by a chain of coral reefs. Marine life is abundant, around 500 species of fish have been identified in the area and a variety of sea and water birds congregate in the dunes and wetlands along the coast. The great blue, boat-billed and green heron, ibis and spoonbill are among the waders found in the mangroves while the coast is patrolled ceaselessly by pelicans, frigate birds, gulls and terns. In the north of the state, the coastal lagoons of Yalahau attract flocks of flamingos. 25 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016

From left to right: Parks at the Riviera Maya (Xel-Há, Xplor and Xcaret). Left: Spider monkey. ECO parks Quintana Roo s eco parks make up one of the state s most sought after tourist attractions. Organized around a concept of multi-activity sites, featuring water fun within an ecological and cultural backdrop, the state s theme parks are a big hit. Authentic amusement complexes, none of them skimp on natural beauty. Among them, Río Secreto, Aktun Chén, Hidden Worlds and Xcaret, an eco-park with a world of options, such as the underground rivers, natural pools and coves, swimming with dolphins and rays, an aquarium, a variety of restaurants and a spectacular night show. Xel-Há, is a natural aquarium with crystal-clear water and lush vegetation. Xplor, a unique underground world, with activities that invite visitors to explore and rediscover the feeling of getting back to nature. 27 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016

mayan culture The Mayan culture has inhabited this region for more than two thousand years. The aura of mystery and majesty still lingers around the Mayan archaeological sites, to mention but a few: Tulum, an archaeological jewel called Zamá (sunrise) by the ancient Maya its main building, El Castillo, overlooks the Caribbean Sea and has become the most recognized symbol of the Mexican Caribbean. Cobá, impressive for its vastness, the number of buildings immersed in the jungle (among them the highest pyramid in the Yucatán Peninsula) and its long Mayan roads. Chichén Itzá, the city of the water sorcerers was the Yucatán Peninsula s most powerful city, with innovative ideas in architecture, astronomy and politics. All these sites are all within easy reach of Cancún by bus, or car or on one of the many tours. Above: Cobá archaeological site. Left: Children in the traditional dress of Yucatán. Right: Temple in Tulum. 29 World Amateur Team Championships Mexico 2016

Isla Contoy Isla Mujeres Playa Mujeres El Meco USA N Puerto Juárez Major airport: Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún, México Punta Cancún Cancún Golf Club Puerto Cancún Laguna Nichupté Iberostar Cancún Altitude at proposed location: Sea level Cuba Yucatán Typical weather during proposed dates: Caribbean Sea Mexico City Riviera Cancún cancún international airport Cancún Country Club (Cancún International Airport, CUN ) www.cancun-airport.com Gulf of Mexico zone hotel Cancún V. GENERAL SITE INFORMATION - Sunrise: 06:38 - Sunset: 18:35 - Average Low Temperature: September average low 24 C (76 F) - Average High Temperature: September average high 32 C (89 F) - Average Rainfall in Proposed Month: September, 228.6 mm. (9 in) - Average days with precipitation: 7 - Average Morning Humidity: 85% - Average Evening Humidity: 75% - Average Wind Speed: 14 kw/hr. (9 mph) - Chance of Thunderstorms: There is a chance of tropical storms this time of year - General Conditions: Generally mostly sunny and hot, some scattered showers, predominant wind NNE Quintana Roo Moon Palace Central America Leona Vicario MEX 307 Puerto Morelos te es rou cenot MEX 180 El Manglar Vidanta Golf Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club H Iberostar hic hé ni tzá an dm éri da Central Vallarta H El Camaleón Golf Club Fairmont Mayakobá Grand Coral GOLF Riviera Maya Playa del Carmen H Paradisus La Esmeralda Xplor Xcaret Río Secreto Mexico Punta Venado Cenotes: Cristalino, Azul, Kantun Chi, Jardín del Edén Punta Laguna Punta Molas Distances San Gervasio Cozumel Puerto Aventuras MEX 307 Akumal Bahía Príncipe Punta Sur N Nohoch Nah Chich Dos Ojos / Hidden Worlds Caribbean Sea Tulum 5.0 km (3.1 mi) 2.0 km (1.2 mi) 14.0 km (8.7 mi) Airport 47.3 km (30 mi) 52.3 km (32.5 mi) 36 km (22.3 mi) Cancun 64.7 km (40.2 mi) 70 km (43.5 mi) 53.5 km (33.24 mi) 7.4 km (4.66 mi)*** 1.6 km (1 mi)*** 18 km (11.18 mi)*** 1.6 km (1 mi) 18 km (11.18 mi) Puerto Morelos 26.6 km (16.52 mi) 31.7 km (19.7 mi) 15.8 km (9.8 mi) Car Ferry Tulum 72.8 km (45.2 mi) 70.4 km (43.7 mi) 83.4 km (51.8 mi) Caves Xcaret 17.7 km (11 mi) 15.4 km (9.5 mi) 28.4 km (17.6 mi) * Golf Course #1: El Camaleón Golf Club ** Golf Course #2: Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya *** Plus 30 min. ferry boat from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel Distance between the two courses: 4.5 km (2.8 mi) Other Golf Courses To Chetumal ** Golf Course #2 7.4 km (4.66 mi) Proposed Golf Courses Sian Ka an 11.2 km (7.0 mi) Playa del Carmen H Proposed Hotels Muyil Biosphere Reserve 6.5 km (4.0 mi) 230 km (143 mi) Passenger Ferry Boca Paila On property 246 km (153 mi) Eco Park Cristal Chunyaxché * Golf Course #1 241 km (150 mi) Cenote Tankah Gran Cenote Hotel #3 Iberostar Riviera Maya Chichén Itzá KEY Xel-Há Hotel #2 Paradisus La Esmeralda Cozumel (Island) Airport Aktun Chén (Indiana Joe s) Cobá Hotel #1 Fairmont Mayakoba Cozumel Country Club San Miguel R iviera Quintana Roo Playacar M aya To C Riviera Maya 0 5 10 20 40 km 0 3.1 6.2 12.4 24.8 mi