HOST COUNTRY INFORMATION - IRELAND 2018 WORLD AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS - World Amateur Team Championships 2018
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WO R L D A M AT E U R
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
IRELAND 2018
Hosted by the Golfing Union of Ireland & the Irish Ladies Golf Union
CARTON HOUSE, DUBLIN CONDUCTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL GOLF FEDERATION
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WELCOME
The Golfing Union of Ireland
(GUI) and the Irish Ladies Golf
Union (ILGU) has the honour
of hosting the prestigious
2018 World Amateur Team
Championships (WATC) at
Carton House near Dublin.
C arton House’s two Championship Golf Courses – the
“Montgomerie” and the “O’Meara” – will play host to
the premier amateur events in world golf, where the prizes
are the Espirito Santo Trophy for the Women’s World
Amateur Team Championship, and the Eisenhower Trophy
for the Men’s World Amateur Team Championship.
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CHAMPIONSHIP
DATES
The dates for the Championships are as follows:
ESPIRITO SANTO TROPHY (WOMEN) EISENHOWER TROPHY (MEN)
Carton House Golf Club (Montgomerie & O’Meara Courses) Carton House Golf Club (Montgomerie & O’Meara Courses)
Championship: Wednesday 29th August Championship: Wednesday 5th September
– Saturday 1st September 2018 – Saturday 8th September 2018
Reserve Day: Sunday 2nd September 2018 Reserve Day: Sunday 9th September 2018
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TEAM
REGISTRATION
Team Registration is located at Golfing Union of Ireland
National Headquarters (near the Academy) in Carton
House, at the following times:
ESPIRITO SANTO TROPHY (WOMEN)
SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 2018: 1000hrs – 1800hrs
SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2018: 0800hrs – 1800hrs
EISENHOWER TROPHY (MEN)
SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2018: 0900hrs – 1700hrs
SUNDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2018: 0800hrs – 1800hrs
NOTE: Teams will not be allowed to play a practice round if they have not registered. All Team
members (ie Captain and Players) must be present together at registration. To inform IGF of
unforeseen travel delay please send an email to watc@igfmail.org.
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PRACTICE
ROUNDS
Each Team will be assigned one practice round
time on each course. Practice round schedules
will be allocated by the IGF and requests for
specific times/courses will not be accepted.
ESPIRITO SANTO TROPHY EISENHOWER TROPHY
T eams missing assigned practice round times will not be permitted to play at
another time unless there are exceptional circumstances, in which case any
changes must be approved by the IGF in advance. Please note that it will not be
considered exceptional circumstances if players/teams chose to travel on practice
Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th August Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th September round days. Furthermore, if inclement weather causes delay or cancellation of a
practice round, that round will not be rescheduled.
NOTE ON PRACTICE PRIOR TO THE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
No practice is permitted at the site (including the courses, practice ranges, short game/practice putting areas,
CADDIES
etc.) 30 days in advance of the first scheduled practice round of the first scheduled championship, unless a player Caddies are not permitted during
is a member of Carton House. Once on-site for the Championships, Teams are not permitted on the courses the Championships. Players may
until the official practice rounds commence, with the only exceptions being that they can walk the courses on carry their own bags or use
Sunday 26 August and Sunday 2 September. This is to allow the grounds crew the time and space they need trolleys, which are available on a
to get the courses ready for 16 consecutive days of practice and competition rounds. The one exception is to complimentary basis.
allow and encourage the Men’s Teams to spectate during the Espirito Santo Championship rounds.
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THE O’MEARA COURSE
Original Architect:
VENUE
Mark O’Meara / European Golf Design
Opened: 2002
Renovated: 2013
Distance and par from back tees:
7018 yards / 6415 metres, Par 72*
Carton House, Dublin, Ireland Distance and par from forward tees:
6361 yards / 5814 metres, Par 73*
ADDRESS: Types of Grasses:
Tees: Rye
Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland Fairways: Poa Rye
Rough: Rye Fescue
WEB:
Putting Greens: Poa Bent
www.cartonhouse.com Collars: Poa Rye
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THE MONTGOMERIE COURSE
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Original Architect:
Colin Montgomerie / European Golf Design
Opened: 2003
Year of renovation: N/A
Distance and par from back tees:
7,301 yards / 6,676 metres, par 72*
Distance and par from forward tees:
6408 yards / 5857 metres, par 72*
Types of Grasses:
Tees: Fescue
Fairways: Rye Fescue Colonial Bent
Rough: Fescue
Putting Greens: A1 A4 Bentgrass
Collars: Rye
*Championship Yardages and pars will be confirmed by
the IGF in due course.
Note: The facility of golf bag storage will be available in the
courtyard at Carton House (between the first tees of both
golf courses and close to the clubhouse).
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OFFICIAL
PHASE 1 (OPENS ON 5 MARCH 2018)
• U
sers booking a group (ie more than 1 person) will create an
account.
CHAMPIONSHIP • A
ll bookers (individual and group bookers) will input details,
including dates of arrival and departure, and will select their order
of preferences of accommodation. They will also indicate whether
ACCOMMODATION
they wish to avail of official transportation shuttle (only available
from Dublin Airport) to their accommodation.
• N
o payments will be taken in phase 1, and it should be noted that
due to the proportions of rooms available in each accommodation
option, it is not possible for us to guarantee that everyone will
Phase 1 of the Booking System for the receive their first choice(s) of accommodation.
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ll accommodation will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis
within the blocks we have allocated per attendee type (ie, player,
will open on 5 March 2018 on delegate, referee, media, etc). Following completion of Phase 1, the
www.worldamateur2018.org, in booker will receive an email confirming the preferences they selected.
• F or everyone who completes Phase 1 before 8 May,
alignment with the opening of entries accommodation will be allocated to bookers on the basis of their
for the Championships, and the preference on 8 May. For anyone who completes Phase 1 on or
after 8 May, accommodation will be allocated within 48 hours and
system will operate as follows: the booker will be allowed to proceed with payment in Phase 2.
A .pdf guide to the booking platform will also be available to download in the help section. A .pdf version of the Phase 1
booking form will also be available to download from the platform. Bookers wishing to proceed in this manner should
fill out the form and send a scanned copy by email to info@watc2018.ie.
PHASE 2 (OPENS ON 8 MAY 2018)
• A
fter filling out Phase 1 and receiving confirmation email,
the booker will receive a further email confirming what
If you have any questions or require assistance with your registration please contact info@WATC2018.ie or call us on +353 accommodation option has been allocated. This email will also
1 531 4118 (Dublin) / +44 28 9066 4020 (Belfast); we will be happy to help. include a link to complete Phase 2 by submitting payment details.
• B
efore proceeding to the payment screen in Phase 2, you will also
Amendments to booking: Anyone wishing to amend the preferences for rooms or departure and arrival dates that
be able to confirm and pay (where applicable) for airport shuttle
they input in Phase 1 can, before completing payment in Phase 2, request amendment by email to info@watc2018.ie.
transportation and gala dinner tickets. If you do not wish to pay
for gala dinner tickets here, there will still be an opportunity for
Payment Deadline: Please note that, to secure rooms, payments must be made by 13th July 2018 at 1700hrs (Irish time).
pay for them at registration.
After this date, the room block will be released – including all provisionally allocated accommodation which has not been
paid for. After this time, reservations will be on an availability basis only and Championship rates listed below are not • A
ll charges which are payable through the booking platform may
guaranteed. be paid by credit/debit card or bank transfer.
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ACCOMMODATION T he majority of the Official Championship Accommodation will be
available in the Championship Village at Maynooth University. The
OPTIONS
Village will be created by the Championship Organising Committee on the
Olympic Village Theme, and is situated 3kms from the Carton House estate,
where the championships will be staged. A limited number of rooms are also
available on the South Campus, which is a 10-minute walk from the hub of
the Championship Village. Both of these locations will be serviced by regular
shuttle buses which will stop at several locations on Maynooth Campus and
at the Practice Ground and Hotel/Golf Course at Carton House. Carton
House Hotel will be available as an accommodation option, with a limited
supply of rooms indicating that early booking is advisable.
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THE CHAMPIONSHIP HUB
will be located a 3-minute walk
OPTIONS 1 & 2 THE CHAMPIONSHIP VILLAGE & SOUTH CAMPUS
from the Championship Village
and approximately 10 minutes’ The Championship Village will be created at Maynooth University, which is a 15-minute
walk from the Village Suites. It bus ride from Carton House Golf Club and will be serviced by regular shuttle busses. The
will include:
• C
hampionship Information
Championship Village will include Accommodation, and a Championship Hub which will be
Centre (with an information designed to include a range of amenities both event-related and extra-curricular in nature.
desk manned by staff from the
organising country, supported
by trained volunteers):
Accompanying the information
desk will be screens and
noticeboards displaying the latest
championship information, shuttle
bus timetables, etc.
• T
he Phoenix Restaurant (this
will be the venue for breakfast
each day and will be converted
for evening dining for the
Gala Dinner on Saturday 1st
September) OPTION 1 OPTION 2
• A
multi-purpose gymnasium and THE CHAMPIONSHIP VILLAGE (ACCOMMODATION, BED SOUTH CAMPUS (ACCOMMODATION, BED AND
separate free weights room AND BREAKFAST) BREAKFAST – ROOMS HAVE ONE DOUBLE BED)
• A first aid & medical centre Single - €55 per room per night Single - €100 per room per night
Teams who book into the Championship Village will be housed in apartment- Double Sharing - €115 per room per night
• A physiotherapy / training room
style accommodation. Each apartment will have 5-6 bedrooms. Each Those who book into the Village Suites will have their own ensuite
• An indoor sports hall individual will have their own ensuite (bedroom with restroom and shower (bedroom with restroom and shower facilities) in the South Campus of
• In addition to these facilities, facilities). All beds are standard single beds (3ft x 6’3ft or 90cms x 190
Maynooth University. These rooms are tastefully appointed and located
we intend to offer a variety cms). Each apartment will have a large open plan common area with fully
in the Georgian and Gothic Revival heritage buildings on the south
of cultural entertainments equipped kitchen, in addition to dining and relaxation facilities. All rooms
will be cleaned daily, and laundry facilities will be available on site. Price is campus, in a mix of twin, double and single-occupancy, and come with
and demonstrations, including views of Maynooth Castle, St Joseph’s Square or the Bicentenary Garden.
inclusive of breakfast, and lunch and dining options will also be available on
a Gaelic Sports outdoor campus with further dining options available in the Manor Mills Shopping Shuttle busses will service the Phoenix Building, the Championship
demonstration, cinema screenings Centre (5-minute walk) and on Main Street, Maynooth (10-minute walk).
Village reception area and the area adjacent to the cross-walk between
and other innovations, all within Individuals wishing to stay in The Village will be most welcome and will be
the north and south campus of Maynooth University (convenient for
the Championship Hub. accommodated in blocks with other individual guests or – where possible –
in the same block (or a block adjacent) to their national team. those staying in the Village Suites).
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OPTION 3 HOTEL ROOMS (ACCOMMODATION, BED AND BREAKFAST) CANCELLATION POLICY FOR
ALL ACCOMMODATION
As per Cancellation Policies of
our accommodation providers,
any cancellations within 6 weeks
of arrival are subject to a full-stay
charge. Full/partial refunds will be
available before this based on the
relevant policies, which will be
provided on the booking platform.
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
Please check with the Irish
Naturalisation and Immigration
Service (www.inis.gov.ie/) for advice
on visa requirements prior to booking
travel.You can find out if you need
a visa by using the guidance tool
CARTON HOUSE HOTEL DUNBOYNE CASTLE HOTEL – www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/
visa-required. For more information,
*LIMITED SUPPLY *LIMITED SUPPLY please contact the Irish Embassy, its
Single - €175 per room per night Single - €135 per room per night consulate or representative in your
Twin or Double Sharing - €190 per room per night Twin or Double Sharing - €155 per room per night country. An invitation letter can be
Located on the grounds of Carton House, rooms are double- or Located in Dunboyne, a 10-minute journey from Carton House, rooms requested from the booking platform
single-occupancy and come with CD/DVD player, iron & ironing board, come with complimentary wifi, iron & ironing board, in-room tea/coffee to assist you in processing your
in-room tea/coffee tray, safe, free wifi and newspapers. Dining facilities making facilities and safe. The Hotel Restaurant offers full dining option, visa applications; it is advisable that
are available in the Linden Tree Restaurant (where breakfast will be with spa facilities also available. requests are made as soon as possible
served from 5.45am daily and dinner from 6pm daily), the Gallery and but please note that we can only
Kitchen Bar (9am-9pm daily) and the Clubhouse (food service from issue letters of invitation following
8am-9pm), with spa facilities also available. confirmation of entry by the IGF.WO R L D A M AT E U R
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DUBLIN AIRPORT
D ublin Airport (DUB) is the designated airport for the event. Those choosing to fly to another airport will be responsible for
their own transportation arrangements. Dublin Airport is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority, and is one of the busiest
airports in Europe, with nearly 30 million passengers passing through annually. The airport has an extensive short and medium-haul
network served by a wide array of carriers as well as a significant long-haul network focused on North America and the Middle
East. United States border preclearance services are available for US-bound passengers. Dublin Airport is located approximately 30
xxx minutes’ driving time from Maynooth, where both Carton House and Maynooth University are located.
Free airport transportation will be available from Dublin Airport only to players, Team Captains, IGF Officials and Rules Officials.
All others may be accommodated for a round-trip fee of €100.00 if their arrival / departure information is included on the official
Airport Transfer Booking form (available on the Booking Platform).WO R L D A M AT E U R
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CAR RENTAL AND PARKING SPACES
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Local transport at WATC will be a very efficient way to
Local transport for all attendees from travel to and from competitions venues and we strongly
the official accommodation to Carton encourage all officials and teams to use shuttles. However,
House will be provided by a shuttle bus should you wish to rent a car during your stay in Ireland,
service. Shuttle schedules will be posted you must possess an international driving licence and meet
at the official accommodation venues age requirements of car rental companies. Anyone driving
and the championship venue. Participants their own vehicle may be required to show their WATC
who are not staying at the official hotels accreditation to gain access at security entrances. Please
will need to make their own transport note that as parking in the main car park is limited to select
arrangements. personnel, anyone choosing to drive a car could have to
walk a long distance.
HOST COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICE
AND RECEPTION DESK
The Host Country Championship Office will be located at the Golfing Union of
Ireland’s National Headquarters in Carton House – situated near the National Golf
Academy, where the practice range and short game areas are located. This office will
be manned from 0800 to 1800 each day. Additionally, there will be a Championship
Desk at the Clubhouse.WO R L D A M AT E U R
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GALA DINNER
A Gala Dinner for all participants will be held at the
Phoenix Building in Maynooth University on Saturday
September 1st 2018 in conjunction with the closing
ceremony of the Espirito Santo Trophy.
T he Gala Dinner provides an excellent opportunity for players, captains, Biennal Meeting
Representatives, IGF officials and others to socialize, spending a pleasant evening dedicated to
fellowship and goodwill with people of very diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Officials of the IGF, Rules Officials, IGF Biennial Meeting Representatives, team captains and
players are cordially invited as guests of the Irish Ladies Golf Union and Golfing Union of Ireland.
For countries which have additional officials and supporters attending the Championships and
who wish to attend the Gala Dinner, please note that there will be a charge of €60.00 per person
for any additional guests. These charges are payable in advance through the booking platform or
on site at team registration.WO R L D A M AT E U R
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FAREWELL RECEPTION
The Farewell Reception, hosted on a complimentary basis by the
ILGU and the GUI, will be held in conjunction with the Men’s
Closing Ceremony on 8 September in Carton House.
BIENNIAL MEETING
The Biennial Meeting of the International Golf Federation will
take place at 9am on Monday 3 September in the Carton Suites
in Carton House. Delegates can avail of breakfast in the foyer
area prior to the meeting. Please refer to the 2018 WATC
Entries Guide for registration procedure.
DELEGATES & DUFFERS WEATHER
Following the Biennial Meeting, a friendly
Tournament for Biennial Meeting AUGUST SEPTEMBER
representatives will be held on Monday 3rd
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE 16c / 60f 14c / 56f
September at Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club.
Delegates will be transferred by bus from AVERAGE PRECIPITATION 72mm/month 60mm/month
Carton House (journey time: 20 minutes).
AVERAGE WIND SPEED 13 k/hr 14 k/hr
Please refer to the 2018 WATC Entries Guide
for registration procedure. Please ensure that teams bring suitable attire for all potential weather
circumstances.WO R L D A M AT E U R
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2018 HOST ORGANISATION B Pantone version
The Championship Organising Committee is
jointly convened by the Irish Ladies Golf Union
and the Golfing Union of Ireland.
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ROLLO MCCLURE SINEAD HERATY PAT FINN SANDRA BARNETT MARK WEHRLY
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS
ADVISORY MEMBER CHIEF EXECUTIVE CEO MANAGER MANAGER
OF IGF
ADMINISTRATIVE IRISH LADIES GOLFING UNION IRISH LADIES GOLF GOLFING UNION
COMMITTEE GOLF UNION OF IRELAND UNION OF IRELAND
CONTACT DETAILS:
Main contact email: info@watc2018.ie
GOLFING UNION OF IRELAND IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION
National Headquarters 103-105 Q House, 76 Furze Road
Carton Demesne Sandyford Industrial Estate
Maynooth, Co Kildare Dublin 18
00353 (0)1 5054000 00353 (0)1 2934833WO R L D A M AT E U R
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PAYMENTS CURRENCY EXCHANGE INSURANCE SHIPPING
Local currency is euro. Hotels, Golf Clubs Money exchange can be done at Dublin Airport, All visitors are advised to take out their own We strongly advise you to bring items
and Restaurants accept all major debit and and in the banking outlets on Main Street in individual travel insurance when travelling with you whenever possible. There is
credit cards. ATMs are available in Maynooth Maynooth (AIB, Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank), to Ireland. Public liability insurance at all a risk of delay in international shipping
on Main Street and on the University all of which operate an extensive currency Championship venues will be covered by the and customs. For those who decide to
Campus within a short walking distance of exchange service. In addition, a limited fund Host Organisation and its venue partners. ship, please make sure to allow plenty
the Phoenix Building and the Championship of popular currencies will be kept by Carton of time. Please note that IGF and the
Village accommodation. House to provide exchange services on site. Championship Organising Committee
have no control over international
shipping and customs practices in
Ireland, and make no guarantees of
being able to assist in case of delay. If
you must ship items, please contact
the Logistics Company “Interflow” for
further advice:
Interflow Logistics Ltd., Suite 304
The Crescent Building, Northwood
Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9.
Tel: 00353 (0)1 6853845
Email: niall@interflow.ie
GOLF TOURISM
A Tourism desk will be manned at Carton House during
the event for any assistance required by attendees who
wish to play golf or visit popular tourist attractions
during their visit to Ireland. For more information, see:
www.golf.discoverireland.ie/Golf-Courses/Golf-Courses.aspx.
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