| Name of the Event |
Hero Women’s Indian Open 2013 |
| Website: |
www.womensindianopen.com |
| Date: |
28th Nov. - 30th Nov. 2013 |
| Venue: |
Delhi Golf Club (www.delhigolfclub.org) |
| Address: |
Dr. Zakir Hussain Road, New Delhi – 110003 |
| Tel No: |
+91-011-24307100 |
| Fax: |
+91-011-24365104 |
| Tournament Contacts |
Office:Golf club
Delhi Golf Club Ltd.
Dr. Zakir Hussain Road,
New Dehli 110003 |
Tel: +91-011-24307100
Fax: +91-011-24365104
www.delhigolfclub.org |
| Tournament Director: |
Fraser Munro
email: fraser.munro@ladieseuropeantour.com |
| Player Contact: |
Bandana Jha
email: hwio2013@gmail.com
Phone: +91 981 186 2223 |
| Tournament Structure |
| Field: |
108 players |
| Format: |
54-holes Stroke Play |
| Cut |
60 professionals and ties after Round 2 |
| Prize Money: |
USD 300,000
The fields will be reduced to the top 60 spots and ties after the first 2 rounds (36 holes). The winning prize will be USD 45,000 unless informed otherwise. |
| Withholding Tax: |
20% |
| Entry Closing Date: |
Wed. 13th November, 2013 - 1700 Hrs |
| Registration Fee, Date & Time: |
Rupees 6,500 (Professional)
Rupees 4,000 (Amateur)
On 25th, 26th & 27th Nov 0700 - 1700 Hrs |
| Caddies: |
This tournament allows a player to play without caddie but with a pull-trolley by herself except for the last 6 groups following the cut (Or the last 10 groups if playing in 2 balls)
Caddie fees: 1,500 INR per day
Players bringing their own caddies are kindly asked to inform at: hwio2013@gmail.com |
| Schedule of Events: |
| Mon 25th – Tue 26th Nov |
Official Practice Days. (A sign – up sheet will be in operation in LET Office)
Skills Challenge @ 1130 / Press Conference @ 1230 (Tuesday, 26th Nov) |
| Wed 27th November |
Pro-Am /Morning & Afternoon - no on-course practice available |
| Thurs 28th –Sat 30th Nov |
Rounds 1-3 |
Estimated Finishing Time
(subject to change) |
15:00 Sat 30th November |
| Official Functions: |
| Tues 26th Nov |
Welcome Dinner
Start time 19:30
Players will be excused at 21:30
Location
The Lodhi Hotel
Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Dress Code
Category 2 (
(Cocktail Parties and Dinners)
) |
| Attendance is mandatory for all Professionals (Players may bring one guest) |
| Thurs 28th Nov |
Pro-Am Prize Presentations
Start time: TBC
Location
Delhi Golf Club
Clubhouse
Dress Code
Category 1: Golfing Attire |
| The top 3 professionals from each pro-am MUST attend the presentation. |
| Players Services: |
| Car Park |
Main Golf Club car-park but players are recommended to use courtesy transport where possible. |
| Medical |
Available throughout the Tournament Week at Delhi Golf Club. |
| Tour Physio |
Dr Andrew Levick will be onsite and located in the Locker Room. |
| Players Lounge
& Catering |
A players’ lounge will be situated in the annex of the clubhouse and may be accessed by players, caddies and players guests (Credentials Required). Catering is complimentary for players and tour caddies (not local caddies) from Monday – Saturday inclusive. NB Players Guest’s must purchase coupons to use this facility. |
| Travel / Transfers / Transportation: |
| Transport Office: |
Shuttles will operate regularly between the hotel and the golf club and vice versa. |
| Nearest Airports |
New Delhi (Indira Gandhi) International Airport |
| Airport Transfers: |
Please complete the booking form and email to hwio2013@gmail.com Transfers will only be provided if travel information has been submitted and confirmed by email prior to the deadline date. Caddies may only use the Airport Transfer service if they are in the company of their player. |
| Accommodation |
The Lalit Hotel / New Delhi
(Official Hotel)
|
Barakhamba Avenue,
Connaught Place,
New Delhi – 110 001
Tel: +91 11 4444 7777
www.thelalit.com
☞ daily shuttle buses will be provided to and from Golf Club (Approx – 15 -20 minutes depending on traffic)
☞ The hotel location is approx 45 minutes drive from the Airport again depending on traffic. (IGI Airport) |
| Rates: |
Single Room – INR 7,210
Twin/Double Room – INR 8,290
(inclusive of tax and breakfast and Internet)
|
| Room Facilities include: |
Hairdryer, Iron / Ironing Board, DVD Player, TV, Internet.
|
| NB: The above rates are subsidised player rates only. Players Guest’s, Caddies etc booking separately will have to pay an additional 1, 500 INR per room per night unless sharing with a player. |
| NB: Early booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Twin rooms are limited and subject to availability on a first come first served basis. |
| All bookings need to be sent to Bandana Jha (event promoter) via the booking form before 15th November
hwio2013@gmail.com or FAX at +91 124 2385427 |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Credentials:Players / Caddies are asked to carry their Tour accreditations at all times and to adhere to security requests. |
| ATM: There are ATM’s at the airport and money changing facilities available at the official hotel. |
| Fitness Facilities: There is a gym and swimming pool located in the official hotel. |
| Bag storage: Available at the golf club. |
| Approximate Exchange Rate: 1 € = Approx. 85 Indian Rupees (INR). 1 $ = Approx. 64 Indian Rupees (INR). |
| Food intolerances: Please provide any food intolerances to: hwio2013@gmail.com |
| THANK YOU LETTERS |
Champika Sayal,
Secretary General,
Women’s Golf Association of India
secretarygenwgai@gmail.com |
