SOUTH WALES OPEN

PLAY THREE SUPERB COURSES INCLUDING

WALES’ #1 HOST to the 2023 SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 

Tuesday 30th April – Thursday 2nd May 2024

Package includes:

Three rounds of golf on superb Welsh courses.

Three rounds counting towards the 2023/24 Order of Merits.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes and two nearest the pin competitions for each round.

Optional Accommodation:  We have reserved rooms in the Delta hotel by Marriott Swansea on Tuesday, 30 April and Wednesday 1 May. Available on a first come first served basis.

2 nights B&B at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Swansea (check in Tue 30th April – depart Thu 2nd May).

We have chosen Swansea as our accommodation hub because it strategically positions us between the three golf courses, making it a convenient central point for our stay during the South Wales Open. This beachfront hotel has dramatic views of Swansea Bay and is a short stroll from the town centre and has easy access to the M4 motorway.

Golf: 

Tue 30th              Ashburnham ( 6th in Wales )                                       times from 11:00

Wed 1st               Pennard ( 3rd in Wales )                                              times from 12:00

Tues 2nd             Royal Porthcawl ( 1^st in Wales – 27^th in UK )             times from 11.20

Prices:

• Golf only (3 Rounds)                               £505
• 3 Rounds including 2 nights B&B           £637
• Single supplement (2 nights)                  £112
• Non golfer                                               £152
• Extra night single                                    £122
• Extra night twin                                       £76pp
• Ashburnham Only                                   £135
• Pennard Only                                         £145
• Royal Porthcawl Only                             £255

Accommodation:

Address:        Delta Hotels Swansea, Trawler Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales, SA1 3SS        

Tel:  +44 1792 642020                        Website:  www.marriott.com                   

The package is based on twin / dble room occupancy and rooms are booked for arrival on Tuesday 30^th April departing on Thursday 2^nd May.

Royal Porthcawl Entrance Code:  The entrance code for the gate on arrival is 1891.

Format:  The scoring format each day will be individual Stableford with Playing Handicap being 95% of Course Handicap. All rounds will count towards the GAGT Order of Merits.

Handicap:  All four rounds will be run under the WHS system but scores will not automatically be forwarded to England Golf clubs due to the fact that England and Wales operate on a different WHS system. 

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, details of which we can provide.  Any adjustments will not affect your club Handicap Index.

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

Prizes will be in the form of vouchers for the Tour as follows:

Daily vouchers: 1^st - £100, 2^nd - £70, 3^rd - £50

Nearest the Pin:  There will be two Nearest the Pins for each round.  The prize will be a £25 GAGT voucher.

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.

You will need to be a current member of the GAGT to qualify for merit points.

You can check your membership status and join by calling Kelly / Debbie on 0345 466 2222.  The subscription fee is £40 for 12 months from the day you join

Dress:  No formal dress i.e jacket & tie not required.

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep £10 per round and this will be collected in cash when you check in before the round.  The sweep will be paid out daily for the leading three scores and anyone who scores a two.

  
Buggies & Electric Trollies:   Buggies & Electric Trollies are not included. Buggies & Electric Trollies are limited in availability and will need to be booked in advance. If you require a Buggy or Trolley, please contact the Golf Club directly.

Pace of Play

For everyone’s enjoyment, groups should endeavour to complete play within the following times:
2 ball - 3 hours 20 minutes
3 ball - 3 hours 40 minutes
4 ball - 4 hours

Please keep up with the group in front and allow faster players through.

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

Late Cancellation:   Please note that when we have submitted numbers to the golf club they will make a charge for late cancellation.