2013 Mercedes-Benz Asian Masters Final
The Tournament:
The Mercedes-Benz Asian Masters Final is an international junior golf tournament held in Thailand. It is the final round of the 11th Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Championships.
Participants in the Mercedes-Benz Masters Final
The tournament is made up of the top Thai golfers from the Mercedes-Benz qualifying rounds in Thailand, plus international golfers who comply with the age eligibility regulations below
Golfers must have a handicap of no higher than 15 (girls) and 12 (boys).
A maximum of 60 foreign entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Date of Event:
· Free practice: 11 June 2013.
· Tournament: 12 – 14 June 2013.
Classes:
· Boys 12 and under (under 13 years old on 14 June)
· Girls 12 and under (under 13 years old on 14 June)
· Boys 14 and under (under 15 years old on 14 June)
· Girls 14 and under (under 15 years old on 14 June)
· Boys 18 and under (under 19 years old on 14 June)
· Girls 18 and under (under 19 years old on 14 June)
· Boys 23 and under (under 24 years old on 14 June)
· Girls 23 and under (under 24 years old on 14 June)
The above date 14 June 2013 is the final day of the tournament.
Trophies:
Trophies will be awarded for golfers finishing in 1st – 4th places in the boys classes and for places1st - 3rd in the girl’s classes.
In addition there will be a special trophy for international entries in each class for the most improved player over the 3 days of competition.
Certificates
All golfers competing in the tournament will receive a certificate of participation in the event
Format:
Stroke play based on gross scores over 54 holes. (3 days of play.)
Championship Regulations
The Championship will be played in accordance with R&A regulations and the local rules at each golf course. A copy of the local rules in English will be given to each entrant.
Decisions made by the referees will be final.
In the event that more than one golfer is tied for first place in the Master’s Final, an Elimination Sudden Death Playoff will be held at a hole(s) decided by the Organising Committee.
In the event that there is a tie for 2nd place onwards in the Masters Final, the scores on the final day will be compared, if the scores are still tied, then a count-back will be made using the following criteria:
Ø The score over the last nine holes (10-18), if still tied, then
Ø The score over the last six holes (13-18), if still tied, then
Ø The score over the last three holes (16–18), if still tied, then
Ø A hole by hole comparison from the 18th hole, until a winner is found.
If 2 Thai players are tied for the place on the Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf team for the overseas trip then a sudden death play-off will also be held.
Overseas Golfer’s Briefing;
A briefing for overseas golfers will be held at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Pattaya on Tuesday 11 June 2013 at 18.30.
All overseas golfers and team captains are required to attend.
Tee-off:
Tee-off will be from holes 1 and 10 daily. Tee-off times will be advised in advance and displayed on the official website at:
www.pentanglepromotions.com
Venue:
Burapha Golf and Resort
281 Moo 4, Bung, Siracha, Chonburi 20230 Thailand.
Tel: 66-89-8880648 66-85-2888226
E-mail: info@buraphagolfthailand.com
Website: www.buraphagolfthailand.com
Official Hotel:
Dusit Thani, Pattaya
240/2 Pattaya Beach Road,
Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150
Thailand
Tel: 66-38-425611-7 Fax: 66-38-425239
Website: www.dusit.com
The Dusit Thani, Pattaya is a 5-star beach resort and has its own private beach area as well as 3 swimming pools and gym.
Journey times from the Dusit Thani Hotel:
· Burapha Golf Course - 25 mins.
· Airport – 75 minutes.
· Downtown Pattaya – 5 minutes.
Organisers: Pentangle Promotions Co.,Ltd
881 Pornpailin Business Point,
Onnuch Road, Suanluang,
Bangkok 10250 Thailand
E-mail: ppc@pentanglepromotions.com
Website: www.pentanglepromotions.com
The following package is offered to golfers who reside outside of Thailand who wish to compete in the tournament:
· Special price at the Dusit Thani, Pattaya from Saturday 08 June 2013 until Sunday 16 June 2013 at the following rates
per day:
Single/ Twin/ Double 3,000 baht, Triple 4,100 baht.
This daily rate is inclusive of ABF buffet breakfast and taxes.
· Free buffet lunch at the golf course daily from Wednesday 11 June to Friday 14 June 2013. (golfers only)
· Shuttle bus transportation from the Dusit Thani Hotel to and from the golf course daily from Tuesday 11 June to Friday 14 June 2013. (golfers and parents). Note the shuttle buses will not pick up or send to other hotels.
· Airport transfers to and from the Dusit Thani, Pattaya hotel. (for golfers and parents). Airport transfers will not be made from other hotels or locations.
· Invitation to the prize presentation dinner on Friday 14 June
at the Dusit Thani, Pattaya (invitation includes parents).
· Free green fees for the free practice day on Tuesday 11 June and for each day of the competition (12- 14 June) .
· Free entry fee to the tournament.
· Free welcome pack for all junior golfers.
· A hospitality desk at the hotel and reception desk at the golf course to provide assistance to participants at all times.
Please note:
Golfers will need to pay their own caddy fees and other expenses incurred at the hotel as internet, laundry and telephone expenses.
To facilitate convenience for airport transfers we require a minimum of 24 hours notice of pick-up and departure times.
A welcome pack with full details of the tournament and other relevant information, will be provided on arrival in Pattaya.
The Dusit Thani hotel has a number of activities which may be of interest to parents and families. Details of these and other activities organized by the hotel can be found on the hotel website.
