| Name of the Event |
Hero Women’s Indian Open 2014 |
| Date: |
4th - 6th December 2014 |
| Venue: |
Delhi Golf Club (www.delhigolfclub.org)
Dr. Zakir Hussain Road, New Delhi – 110003
Tel No: +91-011-24307100
Fax: +91-011-24365104 |
| Tournament Contacts |
| Tournament Director: |
Davide Lantos
email: davide.lantos@ladieseuropeantour.com
Phone: +91 852 770 3721 |
| Event Co-ordinator: |
Polly Clark
email: polly.clark@ladieseuropeantour.com
Phone: +91 997 163 6819 |
| Player Contact: |
Bandana Jha
email: hwio2014india@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: |
21.012% |
| Entry Closing Date: |
Wed 19th November, 2014 - 1700 Hrs |
| Registration Fee, Date & Time: |
Rupees 6,500 (Professional)
Rupees 4,000 (Amateur)
On 1st, 2nd & 3rd December 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 (Tip Optional)
Booking: hwio2014india@gmail.com
Players bringing their own caddies are requested to inform: hwio2014india@gmail.com |
| Schedule of Events: |
| Mon, 1st December |
Practice Day :- A sign – up sheet will be in operation in LET Office |
| Tues, 2nd December |
Pro-Am :- One tee start 07:30 to 11:50. Number of teams TBC
Practice:- 9 holes from 10th tee 7 am – 9 am. From 1st tee at approximately 12:30 |
| Wed, 3rd December |
Pro-Am :- Shot gun at 07:30. Number of teams TBC
Practice:- 1st tee only from 12:30 (depending on pro-am finishing time) |
| Thurs, 4th –Sat, 6th December |
Rounds 1-3 |
Estimated Finishing Time
(subject to change) |
15:00 Sat 6th December |
| Official Functions: |
| Tues, 2nd December |
Welcome Dinner
Bus will depart from official hotel at 19:00
Players will be excused at 21:30
Location
The Lodhi Hotel
Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Dress Code
Category 1: Cocktail Parties and Dinners |
| Attendance is mandatory for all Professionals (Players may bring one guest) |
| Wed, 3rd December |
Pro-Am Prize Presentations
Prize giving for both pro-ams will take place 30 minutes after Wednesday’s play finishes.
Location
Delhi Golf Club
, Hospitality Marquee
Dress Code
Category2: 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. |
| Osteo |
Chris Wilkes will be onsite and located in the Locker Room. |
| Players Lounge
& Catering |
A players’ lounge will be situated in the Players Hospitality, annex of the clubhouse and may be accessed by players, caddies and players guests (Credentials Required).
Catering will be in the Hospitality Marquee. Complimentary for players and tour caddies (not local club 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 hwio2014india@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) |
| Players 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 not staying with a player will pay the following rates: Single Room – INR 8,820 - Twin/Double Room – INR 9,820 |
| 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 (K&A Events Team) via the booking form before 21st November hwio2014india@gmail.com |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Credentials:Players / Caddies are asked to carry their Tour accreditations at all times and to adhere to security requests. |
| VISA: A visa is required to enter India, this may take some time to process so please make arrangements early. |
| 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. 84 Indian Rupees (INR). 1 $ = Approx. 62 Indian Rupees (INR). |
| Food intolerances: Please provide any food intolerances to: polly.clark@ladieseuropeantour.com |
| THANK YOU LETTERS |
Champika Sayal
Secretary General, Women’s Golf Association of India
secretarygenwgai@gmail.com |
