Competitor Information

The Package will include:

7 nights B&B accommodation (twin / double share) in the 5 star Avani Pattaya Resort.

5 rounds of competitive golf on superb courses;

Welcome drinks & Presentation & dinner;

Airport & Golf course transfers;

Caddies & buggies included for each round;

Prizes for each round and overall totalling £1400;

All five rounds count towards the 2023 Order of Merit;

Package Prices:     Please note flights are not included

Full package price in Avani Seaview room -                           £1545

Single supplement (7 nights) -                                                £300

Non golfer -                                                                             £574

Golf only (5 rounds excl welcome drinks & dinner)                 £1167

Additional night – twin / double                                               £65pp

Additional night – single                                                         £110 per room

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE PRICES ARE BASED ON AN EXCHANGE RATE OF 43 BHT/£.  IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO MAKE A SURCHARGE IF THERE IS AN APPRECIABLE CHANGE IN EXCHANGE RATES.

Golf Courses:                                      

Mon 6               Laem Chabang                                           12:13 - 13:09

Tue 7                Siam Country Club – Plantation                 11:56 - 13:00

Wed 8               Siam Country Club – Rolling Hills              11:56 - 13:00             

Fri 10                Chee Chan                                                 2-tee start: 11:40 - 12:20

Sat 11               Siam Country Club – Waterside                 11:54 - 12:50     

Accommodation:        Avani Pattaya Resort 

Check in Sun 5^th February - check out Sunday 12th February -  7 nights

The 5 star Avani Pattaya Resort is located just one minute from the beach of the Guland in the heart of the city with a host of bars, restaurants and shops on the doorstep.

Hotel facilities include a swimming pool set in tropical gardens, Spa and a variety of bars and restaurants.

The package is based on Avani Seaview rooms (38sq m) with a private balcony overlooking the Gulf of Siam - well-appointed and stylish room for two with a king-sized bed or two single beds, cable channels, mini-bar, personal safe, hairdryer and complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities as well as complimentary wireless internet. 

Upgrades to a Junior Suite are available.

Golf course transfers:  Pick Up Avani Hotel                        8 People Per Bus

Daily Draw:  The draw for the first two rounds will be on the website by 5pm on Friday 3 February. The draws for the last two rounds will be made in score order.

If you have any requests for early / late tee times in round 1 & 2 please use the message facility in your Locker / account and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Format:  The scoring format each day will be individual Stableford with 95%  handicap allowance. All five rounds will count towards the 2023 Orders of Merit.

Handicap:  All five rounds will be run under the WHS system but scores will NOT automatically be forwarded to England Golf.  You MUST return your daily scores to your golf club and the easiest way to do this is to forward the email from Golf Genius, which you will receive after each round and which provides details of your scores.

GAGT Overseas Handicap System (OHA):  Where appropriate handicaps will be adjusted after each round in line with the GAGT OHA system which is based on the CONGU handicap system prior to the introduction of WHS, details of which we can provide.  Any adjustments will not affect your club Handicap Index.

The GAGT OHA system will take precedence over any adjustments made by a player’s home club so that everyone is operating on the same system as some clubs are slow to update overseas scores.

Prizes:  There will be prizes for the leading three scores each day.

To avoid any excess baggage charges prizes will be in the form of vouchers for the Tour as follows:

Daily vouchers: 1^st - £100, 2^nd - £70, 3^rd - £50       Overall vouchers:  1^st - £175, 2^nd £150, 3^rd - £125.

Range balls:  Range balls are included each day.

Buggies & caddies:  Buggies & caddies are included at each course.  The minimum tip for caddies is BHT400 (just under £10)

Scoring format:  Play will be predominantly in fourballs for all five days.  The scoring format will be Individual Stableford with 95% of Course Handicap allowance.  The maximum handicap limits will be 24 for men and 30 for ladies.

Tees:  TBC – depending on conditions on the day

Local Rules:  Local Rules on the scorecard will be in play in addition to the R&A Rules of Golf.

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of £50 (£10 per round) which will be split evenly between a 2’s and competition sweep per round.  The sweep will be paid out each day. 

Nearest the Pin:  There will be two Nearest the Pin competitions per round.

Order of Merit:  Merit points will be awarded for all five rounds. You will need to be a current member of the GAGT to qualify for merit points.

Shorts:  Ankle length socks are acceptable at each course, shorts must be tailored.

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

A few anticipated questions

Where should I fly to?

You can fly to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok with several airlines including BA, Emirates and Etihad airlines.  We recommend you contact Mason Edwards at DialAFlight 01732 591460.

Are airport transfers included?

Yes airport transfers from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok are included and the journey is approximately 90 minutes.  Transfers will be in comfortable minibuses carrying up to 6 persons including luggage.

What is the playing format?

Individual stableford with full handicap allowance. All five of the events will count towards the 2023 Orders of Merit.

What is the weather like in Feb?

February and March are regarded as being in the Cool Season. The average daily temperatures are in the high 20s deg C with clear blue skies and little chance of rain.  The humidity is at its lowest in February and March.  The evening temperatures reduce to low 20s C.