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10-16 June 2018
PLAYER PROGRAM
Proudly presented by
www.ThailandWorldMasters.com
Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2018 1
CONTENTS
Welcome Messages.......................................... 04/06
Event Itinerary ................................................... 08 04/06
Important Contacts ........................................... 09
Tournament Registration Golf Club Concierge .... 11
Transfers and Arrival Details Pre-Tour in Hua Hin .12
Welcome Reception ......................................... 14
Optional Activities / Non Golfer Activities ............ 18
19th Hole Details / Special Dinners ................... 19
Gala Presentation Dinner ................................... 20
18
Major Prize Draw .............................................. 21
Players’ Profiles ................................................ 22
Tournament Terms & Conditions ........................ 23
Tips for Thailand ............................................... 29
EVENT SPONSORS
SUPPORT PARTNERS PROUDLY SUPPORTING
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WELCOME TO THE CENTARA WORLD MASTERS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
WELCOME! We are delighted to welcome you to the Kingdom staff will be on hand to provide recommendations and make
of Thailand and the royal city of Hua Hin for the fifth annual bookings. The night market in town is well worth a visit. Here
Centara World Masters Golf Championship. you can select your ingredients and have the neighbouring
restaurants cook up a feast.
This tournament has quickly become Asia’s most enjoyed
tournament for club golfers and I’m sure this week’s festivities Non golfing partners will be spoilt with tours and can choose to
will only enhance the event’s reputation. Testimony to the events relax, tour or shop until your heart’s content.
worldwide appeal, golfers from Australia, Bangladesh, England,
Canada, Philippines, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Centara Hotels and Resorts have been at the forefront of the
Japan, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Norwegian, Pakistan, World Masters success in Hua Hin. We extend our sincere
Papua New Guinea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, thanks to Centara and major event partners Chang, Coca Cola,
South Africa, South Korean, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, TaylorMade and the Tourism
Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Authority of Thailand.
Vietnam & Wales.
We encourage you to take the time to read this program and
New to this year will see golf clubs battle it out on the world familiarise yourself with arrangements for event registration,
stage. Will your club be the winner? Each round the top 5 scores golf bag concierge, transport, golf, functions and more. Our
will be added and the Golf Club with the highest accumulative tournament hospitality staff will be on standby at all venues to
total over 4 rounds will be crowned the winner. All members provide advice and support.
of the winning Golf Club will receive their time in the spotlight
on the stage at the final night dinner and will all walk away with We trust this week brings you great enjoyment and lasting
some amazing prizes too! memories. Enjoy Hua Hin and the Centara World Masters Golf
Championship.
This year’s Championship will see all golfers playing a round at
each of the top 4 courses in Hua Hin; Black Mountain, Banyan,
Springfield and Imperial Lakeview golf courses. The eversmiling
golf caddies in Hua Hin are among Asia’s best and will proudly
wear the caddie bib bearing your name and country.
Away from the courses there are wonderful social events for
you to enjoy each night. We start with a Thai inspired welcome
dinner at the iconic Centara Grand Beach Resort. Each night
we gather at Centara for 19th Hole festivities with golf winner
presentations, big screen highlights of the golfing action while
you enjoy complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks. The week
culminates with a glamorous presentation dinner on Friday night
at Centara.
Beyond the fairways we recommend you take the time to Peter McCarthy Mark Siegel
experience Hua Hin’s rich culture and attractions. Our event Managing Director, Go Golfing Managing Director, Golfasian
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MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE
CEO OF CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
A very warm welcome to Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Welcome to the Kingdom of Thailand. The Tourism Authority
to all participants of the Centara World Masters Golf Championship of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to support the Centara World
2018. Centara Hotels & Resorts is delighted to be hosting Asia’s leading Masters Amateur Golf Tournament, now in its fifth year, at the
amateur golf tournament for the fifth successive year and we look forward beautiful seaside city of Hua Hin in the province of Prachuap
to meeting a great number of new golfers as well as welcoming back the
Khiri Khan.
many familiar faces who attend the event year after year.
This year, the tournament has participants from a record number of 28 Established as a major event on the golfing calendar, this year
nations, confirming its status as a truly global event. We are thrilled to we are pleased to welcome almost 500 visitors from more than
be bringing so many people together and hope you not only enjoy fun, 23 countries around the world.
success and camaraderie out on the world-class courses of Hua Hin, but
that you also have a week to remember off the course too. Much more We are sure that you will enjoy everything that Hua Hin and
than just a golf tournament, this the Cha-Am region has
week presents an opportunity to offer. Laying claim
for relaxation, activities and as the home of golf in
entertainment both at Centara
Thailand, the Royal Hua
Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua
Hin Club, built in 1924,
Hin, and in the town of Hua Hin
and its surrounds. was Thailand’s first golf
course. Now Hua Hin
At our iconic beach resort, as well is home to nine quality
as the opening party and closing courses, including two of
dinner spectacles which start the best in Asia.
and end the week, and our usual
renowned facilities including the In November 2013, Hua
award-winning Spa Cenvaree and Hin was awarded by the
our array of drinking and dining
International Association
options, we’ve created a host of
of Golf Tour Operators
additional bespoke events and
activities to keep you entertained (IAGTO) Asia and
throughout the week. We invite Australasia’s 2014 Golf
you to join our “Choke-Dee Food Market” where you will enjoy a mix of Destination of the Year, an
local and craft foods from renowned local food sellers, while our vibrant honor befitting the area’s rising popularity among golf visitors.
“Thai Temple Fair” will offer delicious fare, spectacular performances,
exciting games and activities that will transport you to the atmosphere of As well as great golf, you will discover the Hua Hin - Cha-am
1950s Hua Hin. region also has wonderful beaches, scenery, fantastic food and
nightlife plus accommodation to suit all travelers..
We look forward to being your host for what is sure to be a memorable
week. I take this opportunity to once again extend a heartfelt Centara
On behalf of TAT, I wish you a wonderful event experience in
welcome to you and wish you a truly memorable experience.
Hua Hin and safe travels as you journey around the Kingdom.
We hope you return again with more of your family and friends.
Thirayuth Chirathivat As every visitor to the Kingdom experiences, they will feel most
CEO, Centara Hotels & Resorts welcome in The Land of Smiles.
About Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Mr. Tanes Petsuwan
Originally known as the “Railway Hotel”, the Centara Grand Beach Resort &
Villas Hua Hin first opened in the early 1920s, just as the cozy fishing village of
Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications of
Hua Hin was being discovered by the world via the opening of a new railway Tourism Authority Of Thailand
line to Malaysia. What was to become over time, Thailand’s most refined
beach resort was fortuitously graced by the newly-built Railway Hotel, which
was designed to classic colonial lines. Now sympathetically restored and
expanded to include all of the recreational and guest facilities that travelers
expect from a beach resort, the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas remains
one of the ‘grand old hotels’ of the East, and accordingly, is a member of the
prestigious Leading Hotels of the World marque.
Set facing Hua Hin’s famously wide breezy beach front, the Centara Grand
Beach Resort & Villas is still skirted by an expanse of gardens, an important
part of its atmosphere of dignity and serenity, but the Resort is also located
conveniently to the town center.
About Centara Hotels & Resorts
Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel group, with 45 deluxe
and first-class properties across Thailand, as well as 22 hotels and resorts in
the Maldives, Vietnam, Bali, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Laos, Oman, Turkey and China.
Put it in your diary!
Centara also operates 24 branches of Spa Cenvaree, an award-winning spa Next year’s
brand, together with 8 branches of the value brand ‘Cense by Spa Cenvaree’.
The company’s Kids’ Clubs are available at all their family-friendly resorts. Centara World Masters Golf Championship
Centara also operates three state-of-the-art convention centres in Bangkok,
as well as two in north-eastern Thailand.
9 – 15 June 2019
Find out more about Centara at www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com
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EVENT ITINERARY IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Event Staff Centara World Masters Restaurants and Bars
SUNDAY 10 JUNE 2018 EVENTS LOCATIONS
10:00am - 7:00pm Player arrival and registration Centara - Colonial Hall
Mark Hawley Tournament Manager +61 420 878 207 Prime Steakhouse +66 32 532 507
Cloud Nguyen Tournament Coordinator +66 636 546 880 Cool Breeze +66 32 531 062
7:00pm - 9:00pm Welcome Reception Poolside, Centara Resort Peter McCarthy Tournament Director +61 411 262 277 Hagi +66 32 512 021
Mark Siegel Tournament Director +66 909 097 791 La Grappa +66 32 516 510
MONDAY 11 JUNE 2018 EVENTS LOCATIONS La Paillote +66 32 521 025
Golf Hotline Transportation +66 819 873 170
Hotel Lobby, Centara Khun Troy Transportation +66 925 135 302 Spa
6:15am or 11:00am departure Round 1 Centara World Masters
(refer to draw for time)
9:00am Hua Hin Historical Tour incl. lunch Hotel Lobby, Centara Khun A Operations +66 955 379 460 Cenvaree at Centara +66 32 512 021
11:00am Thai Cooking Class Centara Railway Restaurant Host Hotels Medical
6:30pm - 7:30pm 19th Hole Lobby Lawn, Centara Resort Centara Grand Beach Resort +66 32 512 021 Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin +66 32 616 800
Hilton Hua Hin Resort and Spa +66 32 538 999
TUESDAY 12 JUNE 2018 EVENTS LOCATIONS
Note: The country code for Thailand is +66
Hotel Lobby, Centara
6:15am or 11:00am departure Round 2 Centara World Masters
(refer to draw for time)
9:00am Hua Hin Historical Tour incl. lunch Hotel Lobby, Centara
11:00am Thai Cooking Class Centara Railway Restaurant
6:30pm - 7:30pm 19th Hole Lobby Lawn, Centara Resort
WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE 2018 EVENTS - OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LOCATIONS
7:00am River Kwai Tour Hotel Lobby, Centara
7:30am Floating Market Tour Hotel Lobby, Centara
9:00am Hua Hin Historical Tour incl. lunch Hotel Lobby, Centara
THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2018 EVENTS LOCATIONS
Hotel Lobby, Centara
6:15am or 11:00am departure Round 3 Centara World Masters
(refer to draw for time)
6:30pm - 7:30pm 19 Hole Lobby Lawn, Centara Resort
FRIDAY 15 JUNE 2018 EVENTS LOCATIONS
Hotel Lobby, Centara
6:15am or 11:00am departure Round 4 Centara World Masters
(refer to draw for time)
7:00pm - 10:00pm Presentation Dinner Poolside, Centara Resort
SATURDAY 16 JUNE 2018 EVENTS LOCATIONS
As per departure details Departures (You will be advised of your transfer time) Hotel Lobby
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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION DETAILS
DATE & TIME:
Sunday 10 June 2018 | 10:00am – 7.00pm
LOCATION:
Centara Colonial Hall
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
At tournament registration you will be advised of your handicap index. Your daily handicap will be printed on
your scorecard for each round.
You will receive at registration
• Name tag – your ticket into all tournament functions
• Your tournament handicap (based on information you have provided). For participants who have supplied
their handicap verification, we will download your latest handicap on 1 June 2018.
• Tournament draws
• Official Player Program
• Souvenir tournament golf shirt & caddie bib
• Information on local offers and discounts
• Accompanying person’s package (if applicable)
UNABLE TO ATTEND SUNDAY REGISTRATION?
You will be permitted to have another entrant register for you. Alternatively you can register at your Monday course.
GOLF CLUB CONCIERGE
BAG LABEL
NAME TAG PLEASE ENSURE THIS IS AFFIXED
TO CARRY HANDLE OF GOLF BAG
PLEASE WEAR FOR ENTRY TO
BEFORE FIRST ROUND.
ALL FUNCTIONS.
For your convenience we provide a concierge service for your golf clubs. We will transfer your golf bag from
course to course so your clubs will be on your cart ready for play each day.
Please assist us by following these simple procedures:
• On Sunday June 10, event staff will collect your golf clubs upon arrival at your hotel.
• Please remove your travel cover, valuables and any items you require before your round on Monday.
• Event staff will affix your bag identification tag to the carry handle of your golf bag. Your golf clubs will be on
your cart ready for play each day.
• Early arrivals, those arranging their own transportation to Hua Hin and local entrants, please bring your golf
clubs with you to tournament registration on Sunday June 10.
Playing golf on Wednesday 13 June?
If you intend playing golf on Wednesday, please take your clubs with you after your Tuesday round and bring
back with you on Thursday.
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TRANSFERS AND ARRIVAL DETAILS
Arrival Details Golf Transfers
This service is exclusively for golfers who have booked acommodation
Airport Transfer Service at Centara & Hilton. Please check your schedule and start times
This service is only for those who have booked and confirmed provided and make sure you catch the right bus each day.
their airport transfer.
Be ready outside lobby at Centara 5 minutes before the sched-
Upon disembarkation from aircraft: uled departure times. If you miss the bus, you will need to make
Proceed to Immigration for passport check. your own way to the golf course at your own expense.
After passport check: Separate buses with signage will identify which course they are
Walk to the airlines’ designated baggage carousel to collect all going to each day. Courses change daily. Our staff will help direct
your belongings (don’t forget your golf bags). Trolleys are available you to the right bus.
free of charge. After this, proceed through customs clearance
(green channel). Morning Fields
6:15am All days from Lobby (Centara)
After Customs: 1:15pm Return transfer: from Golf Clubs to Hotel (Centara)
Proceed to the public area of the arrival hall, turn right and walk
to Gate 3 where a Golfasian representative will be waiting with a Afternoon Fields
Centara World Masters sign. Look for this logo: 11:00am All days from Lobby (Centara)
5:30pm Return transfer: from Golf Club to Hotel (Centara)
Note: Breakfast available at Centara from 5.30am each day.
VIP FAST TRACK
If you have booked VIP Fast Track, an airport representative will
be waiting for you with your name on a sign at the gate right after
you disembark the aircraft. Follow the airport rep to immigration.
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WELCOME RECEPTION
CENTARA
WORLD MASTERS
Welcome Reception
Sunday 10 June
7:00pm - 9:00pm
VENUE: Centara Resort Poolside
ENTRY: Lanyard or Ticket Only
DRESS: Smart Casual Attire
Join us poolside at Centara Grand Beach
Resort & Villas and catch up with golfing friends
– old and new. Enjoy the celebrations and
complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks.
Presented by the
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Every purchase
SPANISH TAPAS & MEDITERRANEAN CUSINE goes towards cancer
research and services.
Welcomes Golfers for the Centara World Masters
10% Discount on food for participating golfers
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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES 19 TH HOLE
CENTARA
WORLD MASTERS
19th Hole
Mon, Tue, Thu
6:30pm - 7:30pm
VENUE: Centara Resort Lobby/Lawn
River Kwai Tour (12 hrs) Hua Hin Historical Tour (6 hrs) Floating Market Tour (5 hrs) ENTRY: Lanyard or Ticket Only
Wednesday 13 June Wednesday 13 June Wednesday 13 June,
Depart Centara: 7:00am Depart: 9:00am Depart Centara: 7:30am DRESS: Smart Casual Attire
Cost: THB 2,200 Cost: THB 1,900 Cost: THB 1,900
Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas will be
The River Kwai tour is a fascinating Visit the impressive royal railway station Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is home the host to the 19th hole festivities to be held on
destination, site of the Japanese and follow the trail of the track that gave to a quaint floating market which cuts the Lobby lawn. Enjoy a beer courtesy of Chang
occupation of the Thai Burmese border birth to many palaces along the way. Visit through a canal and a small community to keep you cool, while you receive an update
during WWII. The tour includes the the stucco German Baroque style at Phra of vintage cafés, restaurants and wooden on the day’s play, prize winners and leader board
notorious black iron bridge, along with the
Ramratchaniwet which King Rama 5 built shop-houses selling souvenirs, books results.
and Thai sweets.
“Death Railway” worked on by thousands and used mainly for relaxation. Continue
of Allied POWs. to Khao Luang Cave, visit the Pra Nakorn
Khiri built in 1860 by the King whose
Dress: Monday 11 June
• Comfortable attire and walking shoes 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Dress: name is so popular in Broadway “The
recommended Centara – Lobby Lawn
• Comfortable attire and walking shoes King and I”.
recommended
Dress: Tuesday 12 June
• Comfortable attire and walking shoes 6.30pm – 7.30pm
recommended Centara – Lobby Lawn
Thursday 14 June
6.30pm – 7.30pm
NON GOLFER ACTIVITIES Centara – Lobby Lawn
RSVP Required (6 June) – Email rsvp@thailandworldmasters.com to confirm your place.
SPECIAL LOCAL RESTAURANT OFFERS
Our Centara World Masters restaurant sponsors are
offering great dinner options during the week. Why not
take advantage of the delicious menus at:
• Prime Steakhouse • Cool Breeze
• Hagi
• La Grappa
• La Paillote
Hua Hin Historical Tour (6 hrs) Thai Cooking Class (3 hrs)
Monday 11 June & Tuesday 12 June Monday 11 June & Tuesday 12 June
Depart Centara: 09:00am Meet at Centara Railway Restaurant: 11:00am
Visit the impressive royal railway station and follow the trail of There is no better way to learn Thai cuisine than once you are in
the track that gave birth to many palaces along the way. Visit the Thailand and taking a Thai cooking course, taught by a qualified
stucco German Baroque style at Phra Ramratchaniwet which Thai professional. Join other non golfers from Centara Grand
King Rama 5 built and used mainly for relaxation. Continue to for a traditional Thai cooking class, everyone will be treated to
Khao Luang Cave, visit the Pra Nakorn Khiri built in 1860 by the a delicious lunch after the class.
King whose name is so popular in Broadway “The King and I”. The class uses the freshest local & seasonal produce. You
will learn practical Thai techniques as well the substitutions
for Thai local ingredients ensuring you can prepare the dishes
Dress: authentically and innovatively back home.
• Comfortable attire and walking shoes recommended
Dress:
• Comfortable attire
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CENTARA
WORLD MASTERS
6 FANTASTIC PRIZES TO BE WON!
Prizes Drawn at The Gala Presentation Dinner
Gala Dinner
Friday 15th June
Friday 15 June
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Grand Prizes
VENUE: Centara Resort Poolside
ENTRY: Lanyard or Ticket Only
DRESS: Casual Attire
The presentation dinner is a stunning affair set
in the beautiful Centara Grand Beach Resort
& Villas. Enjoy prize presentations, major prize
draws, fine cuisine and a dance band.
#1 One entry to the 2019 Centara World Masters Golf #2 One entry to the Gold Coast World Masters Golf
Championship from 9-15 June 2019 Championship, from 14-19 October 2018
Prize includes tournament entry package, 6 nights at the 5 star Prize includes tournament entry package, 7 nights at Meriton
Centara Grand Beach Resort, daily golf transfers and return Gold Coast Resort, daily golf transfers and return airfares.
airfares.
Golf Holiday Prizes
#3 New Zealand Luxury Escape #4 Best of Bangkok Golf
Prize includes 2 rounds of golf, 2 nights stay at the luxurious Huka Prize includes 3 rounds of golf, 4 nights Deluxe Hotel and all
Lodge, 2 nights stay at Cape Kidnappers, daily golf & airport transfers airport & golf transfers for 2 persons.
for 2 persons.
#5 Best of Pattaya Golf #6 Best of Chiang Mai Golf
Prize includes 3 rounds of golf, 4 nights Deluxe Hotel and all Prize includes 3 rounds of golf, 4 nights Deluxe Hotel and all
airport & golf transfers for 2 persons. airport & golf transfers for 2 persons.
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1. The 2018 Centara World Masters Golf Championship (‘The may only win one trophy.
Championship’) shall be under the management and control of the
Tournament Committee, whose decision on all matters relating to 10. Tournament Committee has approved the use of distance
the Championship will be final. measuring devices at the Centara World Masters.
Taking part in the Centara World
Masters will be the start of many 2. The Championship will be a 72 hole single stableford event. ‘A’ 11. All events will be conducted in accordance with the rules of golf
lifelong friendships. grade golfers will also be eligible to compete for a 72 hole ‘gross’ and such local rules as approved by the Tournament Committee.
Let us introduce you to some of this event. Competition rounds will be conducted on Monday 11 June,
year’s participants. Tuesday 12 June, Thursday 14 June and Friday 15 June 2018. 12. In the event that weather conditions prevent all players from
finishing their round, that competition round will be cancelled and
Hello, G’Day, नमस्ते, สวั ส ดี , DANIEL SCHUDEL CARMEN THOMPSON
3. Golfers will be drawn to play 1 round at Black Mountain, Imperial the Championship reduced accordingly. No refunds will be provided
Lake View, Springfield Country Club and Banyan golf courses. for cancelled championship rounds.
你好, こんにちは… A separate draw for playing partners will be conducted for each
round and provided at Tournament Registration in Hua Hin. We can 13. Functions: In the event of inclement weather alternative
There are players from over From: Switzerland From: Australia provide you with the same start times each day as your friends but arrangements will be made.
twenty countries around the world cannot guarantee the same courses.
participating in the Golf Club: Ostschweizerischer Golf Club: Foster
14. Optional Tours: Wednesday 13 June – River Kwai Tour; Hua
Centara World Masters Golf Years Playing Golf: Since I was 6 years old Years Playing Golf: 25 years 4. Event age categories will be 35-55, 56-64, 65+ for men and 35- Hin Historical Tour; Temple & Floating Market Tour. There will be no
Championship 2018 in Hua Hin, 59 & 60+ for women. Note: Players must be within the appropriate refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of any event.
Thailand: Most looking forward to at the Centara Most looking forward to at the Centara age category as at the first day of play – Monday 11 June 2018.
World Masters? World Masters? Age divisions are subject to change based on entry numbers. 15. Refund applications received in writing before 1 May 2018 will
Australia, Bangladesh, England, Have fun and to meet other players from all Play different courses and meeting like be subject to a THB 1,500 administration charge. Cancellations
over the world. minded people.
Canada, Philippines, France, Germany, 5. The handicap range for each grade (A,B,C) will be based on after 1 May 2018 will be subject to a THB 1,500 administration
Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Favourite hoppy outside golf? final entries. Your tournament handicap index, as at 1 June, will charge and up to 100% of the remaining balance dependant on
Favourite hobby outside of golf:
Malta, New Zealand, Norwegian, Racing sports cars on the track. Traveling determine your tournament division. what Golf Asian / Go Golfing can recover from suppliers. Note:
Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Refunds for cancelled air tickets and accommodation will be subject
Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Most embarrasing golf moment: Most embarrasing golf moment: LADIES to the standard terms and conditions of each airline and property.
I tee’d off on the first hole, only to land on Turning up at the wrong club to play pennant 35-59 A 0-17.4; B 17.5-34
South Africa, South Korean, Sweden, for my home club.
Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United the practice putting green 60+ A 0-20.4; B 20.5-36 16. The ‘Major Prize Draw’ will be conducted on Friday 15 June
Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United Best part of your game: 2018 at Centara Grand, Hua Hin. All registered golfers and non
Best part of your game: I am still trying to figure that out. MEN golfing partners will gain entry in the draw. Drawing Procedure –
States, Vietnam & Wales... The last shot
35-55 A 0-10.4; B 10.5-15.4; C 15.5-29 At approximately 8:30pm six tickets will be drawn with those six
Have you ever had a hole in one? If so 56-64 A 0-11.4; B 11.5-15.4; C 15.5-32 people to come up on stage. If the person is not present, there will
Finish This Sentence “The best thing’s in
life are finding the right balance between tell us where, how and when: 65+ A 0-14.4; B 14.5-19.4; C 19.5-34 be a redraw until six people are on stage. The six names will then
work and golf.” I have been very close. be placed in a barrel for the second stage of the drawing. In the
6. Competitors must have an official handicap (endorsed by your second draw, the first name drawn will be placed in prize envelope
national golf association). For participants who have provided online number one. This process will be repeated for prizes two to six. The
access to their handicap the Tournament Committee will download prizes will then be presented from sixth prize through to first prize.
your latest handicap on 1 June. Other participants must provide All prizes are subject to terms and conditions.
written evidence of their official handicap after 15 May.
17. All prizes will be distributed in accordance with the rules of
7. The ‘slope handicap system’ will be utilised to calculate player amateur golf status.
handicaps for the Championship rounds. Under the slope system,
the difficulty of the golf course and the tee blocks played from 18. The Tournament Committee may arrange media promotion and
determine a player’s handicap prior to the start of each round. Your publicity before, during and after the Championship. Competitors
daily handicap will be displayed on your scorecard. assent to pictures of them appearing and being used for event
promotion.
8. The Tournament Committee have managed large international
MURRAY LOUW UPENDRA SINGH CATHERINE FLYNN amateur tournaments for more than 20 years. Based on this 19. The Tournament Committee may at its discretion amend or add
experience, the Tournament Committee have developed a proven any condition of the Championship.
system for adjusting player handicaps after each round of the
From: South Africa From: India From: Australia tournament. The handicap adjustments take into consideration: 20. To drive a motorised cart, competitors agree to possess a
current driver’s license and have previous experience driving a golf
Golf Club: Silver Lakes Golf Club: Jorhat Gymkhana Golf Club: Catalina • Scores for each round in relation to the calculated course rating. cart equal to a minimum of four rounds. In the event of an accident,
• Consistently high scoring the driver is responsible for the costs to repair the cart and any
Years Playing Golf: 40 years. Years Playing Golf: 8 years Years Playing Golf: 7 years
• Scores recorded on predetermined holes property damaged as well as being liable for any personal injury
Most looking forward to at the Centara Most looking forward to at the Centara Favourite Hobby • On course review of playing ability claims.
World Masters? World Masters? Looking after my large garden
Playing fantastic courses, meeting new Playing the courses. The Tournament Committee’s decisions on handicaps are final and 21. By registering online and accepting the tournaments terms &
people from all over the world! Most embarrasing golf moment? no correspondence will be entered into. conditions, competitors agree to participate in the Centara World
Favourite hobby outside of golf: My very first competition when I realised Masters at their own risk. The Tournament Committee, Go Golfing,
Best part of your game: Travelling and making friends. that my score along with everyone elses
was posted on the very large LeaderBoard 9. Trophies for the 72 hole event will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd Golfasian, sponsors, host golf clubs and other suppliers of goods
Irons
in our club for everyone to see. I came last. and 3rd placegetters in each age/handicap division. Winners are and services accept no liability for any death, injury, property loss or
Best part of your game: I was mortified. I soon got used to it. LOL determined by the highest aggregate of Stableford points over the damage incurred during or arising out of any aspect of the conduct
Finish This Sentence “The best thing’s in Chipping
life are when you walk off the course after four competition rounds. Trophies will be awarded to the winner of of the Championship.
putting together a great round of golf!” the 72 hole single stroke ‘gross’ event in each age division. Players
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Banyan Golf Club Lake View Resort & Golf Club
Laid out over a hilly chunk of tropical The Lake View Resort & Golf Club offers
land not far from the venerable seaside 36 holes of golf in Hua Hin. The golf
resort of Hua Hin, the course at Banyan course is a favorite with both residents
comes in two distinct parts. The outward and visitors to the area and is situated
nine winds around the lower part of a bit inland amongst small farms & fruit
the property, while the second (more orchids on a large parkland parcel. For
spectacular) nine meanders up and down many golfers, this is the most scenic and
the slopes offering stunning views over pleasant golf course in Hua Hin.
the ocean and towards the mountains
of Myanmar in the distance. The scenic
manna reaches its apogee at the signature
15th – a short hole with a panoramic vista
of the Gulf of Thailand.
Springfield Royal Country Club
The traditional Jack Nicklaus designed
Black Mountain Golf Club Springfield Royal Country Club located
Holes such as the 7th, a par-4 that off the Hua Hin bypass road is one of the
rewards those who can make a 230- best Hua Hin golf courses, and as good
yard carry over water with an easy birdie as they come.
chance while making life much more The course at Springfield has been
difficult for shorter hitters, are indicative designed to meet the high demands of
of the risk/reward quotient at Black a recognized championship golf course,
Mountain. The signature 11th, a par- and yet it remains an enjoyable challenge
three played to an island green, is also for golfers of all standards. Each hole
unforgiving. Nevertheless, wide fairways has a minimum of five tees to play from,
and generous greens mean that Black but only the brave, and those regularly
Mountain is rarely anything less than an rub shoulders with the world’s best will
egalitarian experience. venture from the black tee.
26 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2018 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2018 27TIPS FOR THAILAND
D IS COV ER T H E BE ST OF NE W ZE AL AND.
Thailand is a wondrous Kingdom, and taking some time to learn more Hello!
P L AY CA PE K I D NAP P E RS G OLF COU RS E . about this amazing country will certainly add to your holiday experience. While most Thai are happy to accept a handshake,
their traditional greeting is the wai. Pressed palms
For more information about Hua Hin and Bangkok, we recommend you to together, like in the photo.
Named #17 in Golf Digest’s World’s Greatest 100 Golf Courses – 2018 visit these sites:
http://www.tourismthailand.org/Where-to-Go/Hua-Hin Tipping
http://www.tourismthailand.org/Where-to-Go/Bangkok Tipping isn’t necessary except in restaurants and
hotels, where the normal rate is around 10%.
Thailand Culture Standard caddie tips are 400 baht.
You will find Bangkok a crazy mix of noise and scents set amongst a
combination of modern Western styles and traditional temples; but beyond Health
the capital the regions, including Hua Hin, still maintain their cultural roots. Avoid drinking tap water to ensure you don’t get sick. Make sure you stock
up on bottled water.
Thailand Religion
Thailand is predominantly Buddhist and you’ll Speak Thai
find many shrines and temples dedicated to the We’ve provided some helpful phrases to use while on holidays – give them
religion. One of the largest Buddha in Thailand, a go, your efforts, perfect or not, will not go unrewarded.
the reclining Buddha, housed at Wat Pho in • Sa-wad dee (hello) - Use this for both hello and goodbye.
Bangkok, is a must-see if you can fit it into your • Khop koon (thank you) - If you master one phrase whilst away, this
schedule. is the one.
• Tao Lai? (how much) - Essential for shopping.
These Buddha’s are sacred to the Thai people • Tee nai...? (where is...) - You can point at your map and say ‘yoo
so never climb on one, or do anything that may tee nai’.
be deemed disrespectful. • Mai ow (don’t want) - Handy if you are accompanying a shopper.
• Khor tort (sorry) - Stood on someone’s golf ball by accident? Now
You must dress neatly in religious areas or you may be refused entry if your you can apologise.
446 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, • Lot noi dai mai? (can you make it cheaper?) - There is just a
outfit is not suitable. In some places, you will be able to hire appropriate
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand clothing but best to be prepared. Shoulders, midriff and knees should chance that you might get a discount for attempting to speak the
be covered, including neat footwear. On occasion you may be asked to local language.
reservations@capekidnappers.com • A-roi (delicious) -You should learn this one – you’ll be saying it a lot.
remove your shoes before entering temples (and indeed before entering
ph: +64 6 875 1900 a private home).
cape ki d n appe r s.co m
H
uka Lodge not only offers a haven of
DI SCOV E R T HE BE ST OF NE W ZE A L A N D. privacy and relaxation for those who
appreciate exquisite cuisine, attentive
PL AY K AU R I CLI F F S GOLF COUR SE. service and authentic experience.
Named #37 in Golf Digest’s World’s Greatest 100 Golf Courses – 2018 Huka Lodge also offers all the exhilaration and
challenge of playing superb golf on two of
New Zealand’s best courses: The Kinloch Club
and Wairakei International Golf Course.
Huka Falls Road, Taupo, New Zealand
T + 64 7 378 5791 E reservations@hukalodge.co.nz
www.hukalodge.co.nz
139 Tepene Tablelands Road, Matauri Bay, Northland, New Zealand
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