COMPETITOR INFORMATION

Defending Champion: Estevan Silva (Woburn)

Package Includes:  Two rounds on Swinley Forest (Ranked 52nd in the World), Tea/coffee and a bacon roll on arrival, Four-course carvery lunch between rounds, Afternoon tea after the afternoon round and Prizes for the morning and afternoon rounds

Club address:  Swinley Forest GC, Coronation Road, Ascot,  SL5 9LE    Tel:  01344 295282 

Format of the day:

From 7:30AM:    Arrival & Welcome to the Clubhouse, Bacon Rolls, Tea & Coffee when to register.

From 8:00AM:    1st Round commences.
                           Guests have access to Push Trolleys & Use of Practice Facilities

From 12:30PM:  Players Return to the Clubhouse
                           Traditional Swinley Forest Carvery Lunch, served in the Dining Room.
                           (A Jacket / Smart Dress is Required)

From 2:00PM:    2nd Round commences

From 6:00PM:    Afternoon Tea followed by presentation

Tee Times:  Play starts from 8:00 (two tee start from tee 1 & 10) and again from 14:00 (two tee start from tee 1 & 10). 

Registration:  The registration desk will be set up in the reception area from 7.15am.

Practice facilities:  There is a short practice area at Swinley Forest. You will need to provide your own practice balls. The facility also includes a practice net and a putting green.

Caddies / Buggies / Electric trolleys:  Experienced caddies, buggies and electric trolleys are available ( Both subject to availability) with advance booking. To speak to one of the team at Swinley Forest please call 01344 295282 or email professional@swinleyfgc.co.uk

Halfway house:  At Swinley Forest there is a halfway house, but it may be closed at the golf club's discretion. It is advisable to buy drinks and snacks from the pro shop before heading out to play. 

Scoring Format:  Play will be in threeballs and the scoring format will be Individual Stableford with stroke allowance being 95% of Course Handicap. The maximum Playing Handicap limits will be 24 for men and 30 for ladies.

WHS Qualifier:  Swinley Forest is a very private and traditional club and they only have about three members competitions each year. For this reason they have no interest in adopting the WHS or obtaining a Slope Rating and Course Rating for the course. It is therefore not possible for us to run the two rounds as WHS qualifiers which is why you will not receive an adjustment to your handicap.

Prizes:  Each round will be a separate competition and both will count towards the Order of Merit.  There will be prizes for the first, second and third place each round plus an overall 36 hole prize.  There will also be two Nearest the Pin competitions.

GAGT Order of Merit:  Merit points will be awarded on the basis of 100pts to the winner, 99pts for runner up, 98pts for third and so on. To be eligible for merit points you need to be a current member of the Tour for an annual subscription of £40. You can join online at  golftour.golf  or call Kelly/Debbie on 0345 466 2222.

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of £10 per round, which pays out for a 2 and also Top 3 places in the morning and afternoon competition. Please remember to bring cash to enter.

Dress Code:  GENTLEMEN MUST WEAR A JACKET AND TROUSERS IN THE DINING ROOM. A TIE IS NOT REQUIRED. All visitors are required to maintain a standard of dress in keeping with the character and standing of the Club. Shirts must be tucked in at all times and short socks may be worn with tailored shorts.

GPS range finding equipment:  The use of GPS range finding devices is permitted on the Tour.

Late Cancellation:  Please note that once we have submitted numbers to the golf club 21 days prior to the event they will make a charge for late cancellation.