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9-15 June 2019
PLAYER PROGRAM
Proudly presented by
www.ThailandWorldMasters.com
Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2019 1
CONTENTS
MORE PRECISION. MORE CONSISTENCY. Welcome Message.................................................04 Non Golfer Activities...............................................18
MORE SPEED.
Message From Centara Hotels & Resorts................06 19th Hole Details ...................................................19
Message From Tourism Authority Of Thailand...........06 Special Dinners......................................................19
Event Itinerary.........................................................08 Gala Presentation Dinner.........................................20
Arrival Details..........................................................09 Major Prize Draw....................................................21
Golf Transfers.........................................................09 Home Golf Club Competition..................................22
Important Contacts.................................................09 Handicap Verification..............................................22
Tournament Registration..........................................11 Tournament Terms & Conditions..............................23
Golf Club Concierge...............................................11 Host Courses.........................................................26
Golf Bag Tag..........................................................11 Giving Back - Jungle Aid.........................................28
Name Tag..............................................................11 Tips for Thailand.....................................................29
Welcome Reception...............................................14 Tournament Tips.....................................................30
Optional Activities...................................................18
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WELCOME TO THE CENTARA WORLD MASTERS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
We are delighted to welcome you to the Kingdom of Thailand Make the most of your masters week! Beyond the fairways we
and the royal city of Hua Hin for the sixth annual Centara World recommend you take the time to experience Hua Hin’s rich
Masters Golf Championship. culture and attractions. Our event staff will be on hand to provide
recommendations and make bookings. The night market in town
At this year’s tournament we welcome golfers from across the is well worth a visit. Here you can select your ingredients and
globe including; Australia, Bahrain, Germany, India, Ireland, have the neighbouring restaurants cook up a feast.
Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore,
South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Non golfing partners will be spoilt with a traditional Thai cooking
Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States & Vietnam. class and Discover the Ancient City of Petchaburi tour fully
hosted by our team. And the best part is you can choose to
Over 17 clubs have registered into the home club competition. relax, tour or shop until your heart’s content.
Will your club be the winner? Each round the top 5 scores will be
added and the Golf Club with the highest accumulative total over Centara Hotels and Resorts have been at the forefront of the
4 rounds will be crowned the winner. All members of the winning World Masters success in Hua Hin. We extend our sincere
Golf Club will receive their time in the spotlight on the stage at the thanks to Centara and major event partners Chang, Coca Cola,
final night dinner and will all walk away with some amazing prizes Acushnet and the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
too!
We encourage you to take the time to read this program and
The tournament committee have been busy reviewing the familiarise yourself with arrangements for event registration,
6-month playing history of all players and scores at previous Go golf bag concierge, transport, golf, functions and more. Our
Golfing & World Masters tournaments. We have also adjusted tournament hospitality staff will be on standby at all venues to
the daily handicapping system to create an even fairer playing provide advice and support.
field.
We trust this week brings you great enjoyment and lasting
This year’s Championship will see all golfers playing a round at memories. Enjoy Hua Hin and the Centara World Masters Golf
each of the top 4 courses in Hua Hin; Black Mountain, Banyan, Championship.
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. For those who have arrived early, the
annual Hua Hin Jazz Festival will be held on the beach in front
of Centara on Friday & Saturday nights. On Tuesday & Thursday
nights the Centara Grand will be putting on a couple of special
events especially for our group, please see their ad in the
program for more details. 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, be
prepared to enjoy a delectable menu and dance the night away. Peter McCarthy Mark Siegel
Managing Director, Go Golfing Managing Director, Golfasian
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO OF CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS
I am delighted to welcome all golfers Whilst also wishing you a successful and enjoyable week here in Hua
and travelling companions to Centara Hin, I hope you will have the opportunity to discover the many new
Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, properties and exciting destinations in Centara’s growing collection of
and to the Centara World Masters Golf hotels and resorts throughout Thailand and beyond in the future.
Championship 2019. Thirayuth Chirathivat
CEO, Centara Hotels & Resorts
I am especially pleased to welcome
back so many familiar golfers who have About Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
returned year after year to take part in the Originally known as the “Railway Hotel”, the Centara Grand Beach
competition and enjoy our beautiful iconic Resort & Villas Hua Hin first opened in the early 1920s, just as the
resort. cozy fishing village of Hua Hin was being discovered by the world via
the opening of a new railway line to Malaysia. What was to become
This marks the sixth consecutive year of the event, which is Asia’s over time, Thailand’s most refined beach resort was fortuitously
biggest and richest amateur golf week. Centara World Masters Golf graced by the newly-built Railway Hotel, which was designed to
Championship 2019 is set to be our most successful so far, with club classic colonial lines. Now sympathetically restored and expanded
golfers from a record 28 nations joining this year’s truly global event. to include all of the recreational and guest facilities that travelers
expect from a beach resort, the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas
The Centara World Masters has always been more than a golf remains one of the ‘grand old hotels’ of the East, and accordingly, is a
tournament, and we hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World marque.
the lively social and entertainment events taking place each night
throughout the week. About Centara Hotels & Resorts
Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel group, with 45
In addition to exciting dining offers at many of our restaurants, we deluxe and first-class properties across Thailand, as well as 22 hotels
invite you to visit Choke-Dee Food Market, which features a variety of and resorts in the Maldives, Vietnam, Bali, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Laos,
authentic local and craft foods from renowned local food sellers. Oman, Turkey and China. Centara also operates 24 branches of Spa
Cenvaree, an award-winning spa brand, together with 8 branches
And don’t forget to treat yourself to a revitalising spa treatment of the value brand ‘Cense by Spa Cenvaree’. The company’s Kids’
after a long day on the golf course. For the many non-golfing Clubs are available at all their family-friendly resorts. Centara also
companions here this week, you will have even more time to enjoy operates three state-of-the-art convention centres in Bangkok, as
the daily promotional offers for treatments at our award-winning SPA well as two in north-eastern Thailand. Find out more at
Cenvaree. www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY GOVERNER OF TOURSIM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Welcome to the Kingdom of Thailand. It is the second time that Hua Hin has won the award in this
The Tourism Authority of Thailand category since 2014, and the fifth time it has gone to either a
(TAT) is delighted to support the region of Thailand or the country itself. Thailand also won IAGTO’s
Centara World Masters Amateur Golf Emerging Golf Destination of the Year Award for 2006, the second
Tournament, now in its sixth year, at the time in only five years.
beautiful seaside city of Hua Hin in the
province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. As well as great golf, you will discover the Hua Hin - Cha-am
region also has wonderful beaches, scenery, fantastic food and
Established as a major event on the nightlife plus accommodation to suit all travelers..
golfing calendar, this year we are
pleased to welcome visitors from more On behalf of TAT, I wish you a wonderful event experience in
than 23 countries around the world. Hua Hin and safe travels as you journey around the Kingdom.
We hope you return again with more of your family and friends.
We are sure that you will enjoy As every visitor to the Kingdom experiences, they will feel most
everything that Hua Hin and the Cha-Am region has to offer. welcome in The Land of Smiles.
Laying claim as the home of golf in Thailand, the Royal Hua Hin
Club, built in 1924, was Thailand’s first golf course. Now Hua Hin Mr.Klissada Ratanapruk
is home to nine quality courses, including two of the best in Asia. Executive Director ASEAN South Asia and South Pacific
Region of Tourism Authority Of Thailand
In November 2013, Hua Hin was awarded by the International
Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Asia and Australasia’s
2014 Golf Destination of the Year, an honor befitting the area’s
rising popularity among golf visitors.
In October 2018, Hua Hin has won the International Association
of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)’s Award for Golf Destination of the
Year for Asia 2019.
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EVENT ITINERARY ARRIVAL DETAILS IMPORTANT CONTACTS
ARRIVAL DETAILS EVENT STAFF CENTARA WORLD MASTERS
SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2019 EVENTS LOCATIONS
Airport Transfer Service Mark Hawley (Tournament Manager)................ +61 420 878 207
10:00am - 7:00pm Player arrival and registration Centara - Colonial Hall This service is only for those who have booked and confirmed
their airport transfer. Cloud Nguyen (Tournament Coordinator).......... +61 423 230 605
7:00pm - 9:00pm Welcome Reception Poolside, Centara Resort
Upon disembarkation from aircraft: Peter McCarthy (Go Golfing Managing Director).+61 411 262 277
Proceed to Immigration for passport check.
MONDAY 10 JUNE 2019 EVENTS LOCATIONS Mark Siegel (Golfasian Managing Director)........ +66 909 097 791
After passport check:
Hotel Lobby, Centara Walk to the airlines’ designated baggage carousel to collect all Golf Hotline (Transportation).............................. +66 819 873 170
6:15am or 11:00am departure Round 1 Centara World Masters
(refer to draw for time) your belongings (don’t forget your golf bags). Trolleys are available
free of charge. After this, proceed through customs clearance Khun Troy (Transportation)................................ +66 925 135 302
Discover the Ancient City of Petchaburi Tour incl.
9:00am Hotel Lobby, Centara (green channel).
lunch
Khun A (Operations)........................................ +66 863 843 636
After Customs:
11:00am Thai Cooking Class Centara Railway Restaurant
Proceed to the public area of the arrival hall, turn right and walk
HOST HOTELS
to Gate 3 where a Golfasian representative will be waiting with a
6:30pm - 7:30pm 19th Hole Lobby Lawn, Centara Resort Centara World Masters sign. Look for this logo:
Centara Grand Beach Resort............................. +66 32 512 021
TUESDAY 11 JUNE 2019 EVENTS LOCATIONS Hilton Hua Hin Resort and Spa........................... +66 32 538 999
Hotel Lobby, Centara Wannara........................................................... +66 32 532 244
6:15am or 11:00am departure Round 2 Centara World Masters
(refer to draw for time)
Discover the Ancient City of Petchaburi Tour incl. RESTAURANTS AND BARS
9:00am Hotel Lobby, Centara
lunch
VIP FAST TRACK Prime Steakhouse............................................. +66 32 532 507
11:00am Thai Cooking Class Centara Railway Restaurant
If you have booked VIP Fast Track, an airport representative will Cool Breeze...................................................... +66 32 531 062
be waiting for you with your name on a sign at the gate right after
6:30pm - 7:30pm 19th Hole Lobby Lawn, Centara Resort you disembark the aircraft. Follow the airport rep to immigration. Hagi.................................................................. +66 32 512 021
WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 2019 EVENTS - OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LOCATIONS La Grappa......................................................... +66 32 516 510
7:00am River Kwai Tour Hotel Lobby, Centara
GOLF TRANSFERS La Paillote......................................................... +66 32 521 025
7:30am Floating Market Tour Hotel Lobby, Centara
GOLF TRANSFERS SPA
This service is exclusively for golfers who have booked a tournament Cenvaree at Centara.......................................... +66 32 512 021
9:00am Hua Hin Historical Tour incl. lunch Hotel Lobby, Centara package. Please check your schedule and start times provided
and make sure you catch the right bus each day.
MEDICAL
THURSDAY 13 JUNE 2019 EVENTS LOCATIONS
Be ready outside lobby at Centara 5 minutes before the
scheduled departure times. If you miss the bus, you will need to Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin................................. +66 32 616 800
Hotel Lobby, Centara
6:15am or 11:00am departure Round 3 Centara World Masters make your own way to the golf course at your own expense.
(refer to draw for time) Note: The country code for Thailand is +66
6:30pm - 7:30pm 19 Hole Lobby Lawn, Centara Resort Separate buses with signage will identify which course they
are going to each day. Courses change daily. Our staff will help
direct you to the right bus.
FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2019 EVENTS LOCATIONS
Morning Fields
Hotel Lobby, Centara 6:15am All days from Lobby (Centara)
6:15am or 11:00am departure Round 4 Centara World Masters
(refer to draw for time) 1:15pm Return transfer: from Golf Clubs to Hotel (Centara)
7:00pm - 10:00pm Presentation Dinner Poolside, Centara Resort
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Afternoon Fields
11:00am All days from Lobby (Centara) 2020 CENTARA WORLD MASTERS
SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2019 EVENTS LOCATIONS 5:30pm Return transfer: from Golf Club to Hotel (Centara) GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Note: Breakfast available at Centara & HIlton from 5.30am each
7 – 13 June 2020
As per departure details Departures (You will be advised of your transfer time) Hotel Lobby day. All transfers depart from Centara. www.ThailandWorldMasters.com
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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION & GOLF CLUB CONCIERGE
DATE & TIME: GOLF CLUB CONCIERGE
Sunday 9 June 2019 | 10:00am – 7.00pm For your convenience we provide a concierge service for your
golf clubs. We will transfer your golf bag from course to course
LOCATION: so your clubs will be on your cart ready for play each day.
Centara Colonial Hall Please assist us by following these simple procedures:
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: • On Sunday June 9, event staff will collect your golf clubs
upon arrival at your hotel.
At tournament registration you will be advised of your handicap
• Please remove your travel cover, valuables and any items
index. Your daily handicap will be printed on your scorecard for
you require before your round on Monday.
each round.
• Event staff will affix your bag identification tag to the carry
handle of your golf bag. Your golf clubs will be on your cart
You will receive at registration
ready for play each day.
• Name tag – your ticket into all tournament functions
• Early arrivals, those arranging their own transportation to
• Tournament draws
Hua Hin and local entrants, please bring your golf clubs
• Official Player Program
• Souvenir tournament golf shirt & caddie bib with you to tournament registration on Sunday June 9.
• Information on local offers and discounts
• Accompanying person’s package (if applicable) PLAYING GOLF ON WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE?
If you intend playing golf on Wednesday, please take your clubs
UNABLE TO ATTEND SUNDAY REGISTRATION? with you after your Tuesday round and bring back with you on
Thursday.
You will be permitted to have another entrant register for you.
Alternatively you can register at your Monday course.
GOLF BAG TAG & NAME TAG
NAME TAG BAG LABEL
PLEASE WEAR PLEASE ENSURE THIS IS AFFIXED
FOR ENTRY TO ALL TO CARRY HANDLE OF GOLF BAG
FUNCTIONS. BEFORE FIRST ROUND.
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WELCOME RECEPTION
CENTARA
WORLD MASTERS
Welcome Reception
Sunday 9 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.
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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 12 June Wednesday 12 June Wednesday 12 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 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 is home to a quaint floating market the Lobby lawn. Enjoy a beer courtesy of Chang
occupation of the Thai Burmese border birth to many palaces along the way. which cuts through a canal and a small to keep you cool, while you receive an update
during WWII. The tour includes the Visit the stucco German Baroque style at community of vintage cafés, restaurants on the day’s play, prize winners and leaderboard
notorious black iron bridge, along with Phra Ramratchaniwet which King Rama and wooden shop-houses selling results.
souvenirs, books and Thai sweets.
the “Death Railway” worked on by 5 built and used mainly for relaxation.
thousands of Allied POWs. Continue to Khao Luang Cave, visit the
Pra Nakorn Khiri built in 1860 by the King
Dress: Monday 10 June
Comfortable attire and walking shoes 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Dress: whose name is so popular in Broadway
recommended Centara – Lobby Lawn
Comfortable attire and walking shoes “The King and I”.
recommended
Dress: Tuesday 11 June
Comfortable attire and walking shoes 6.30pm – 7.30pm
recommended Centara – Lobby Lawn
Thursday 13 June
6.30pm – 7.30pm
NON GOLFER ACTIVITIES Centara – Lobby Lawn
SPECIAL LOCAL RESTAURANT OFFERS
200m^
Our Centara World Masters restaurant
sponsors offer some of the best dining
experiences in Hua Hin. Why not take
advantage of the delicious menus at
one of our partnered restaurants.
Discover the Ancient City of Petchaburi Tour (6 hrs) Thai Cooking Class (3 hrs)
Monday 10 June & Tuesday 11 June Monday 10 June & Tuesday 11 June
Depart Centara: 09:00am Meet at Centara Railway Restaurant: 11:00am
Explore the dramatic shine at Khao Luang Cave, where elegant Thai Cooking class with a twist. In this interactive event,
chedis meet dangling stalactites, and 170 Buddha statues rest participants will be divided up into teams, plan their menu &
in the dim, cavernous interior. Take in the riverside grandeur given a budget to “shop” for the items. Under the guidance of
of Wat Pra Sri Mahathat, whose golden Buddha is among your assigned Thai chef, you will learn how to adapt local Thai
Thailand’s most beautiful. Stroll the elegant grounds of Khao flavors and ingredients into your dishes. Everyone will enjoy
Wang, King Rama IV’s hilltop summer residence; the grounds feasting on the fruits of their labors.
include a towering crimson pagoda and a slender stupa that Ready Set Cook!
offer stunning views of the city below. Lunch included.
Dress: Dress:
Comfortable attire and walking shoes recommended Comfortable attire
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CENTARA 6 FANTASTIC PRIZES TO BE WON!
WORLD MASTERS Prizes Drawn at The Gala Presentation Dinner
Gala Dinner Friday 14th June
Friday 14 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 2020 Centara World Masters Golf #2 One entry to the Gold Coast World Masters Golf
Championship from 7-13 June 2020 Championship, from 13-18 October 2019
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 Serviced Apartments Broadbeach, daily golf transfers and
airfares. return airfares.
Golf Holiday Prizes
#3 Best of Danang Golf #4 Best of Bangkok 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.
#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 2019 Centara World Masters Golf Championship (‘The 72 hole single stroke ‘gross’ event in each age division. Players may
The Format Championship’) shall be under the management and control of the only win one trophy.
Tournament Committee, whose decision on all matters relating to
Home golf clubs must register with the
the Championship will be final. 10. Tournament Committee has approved the use of distance
Tournament Commitee before 1 June and have a measuring devices at the Centara World Masters.
minimum of 5 people 2. The Championship will be a 72 hole single stableford event. ‘A’
grade golfers will also be eligible to compete for a 72 hole ‘gross’ 11. All events will be conducted in accordance with the rules of golf
• Minimum 5 entrants per home golf club to event. Competition rounds will be conducted on Monday 10 June, and such local rules as approved by the Tournament Committee.
Tuesday 11 June, Thursday 13 June and Friday 14 June 2019.
qualify 12. In the event that weather conditions prevent all players from
• Top 5 scores from each home golf club to 3. Golfers will be drawn to play 1 round at Black Mountain, Imperial finishing their round, that competition round will be cancelled and
count Lake View, Springfield Country Club and Banyan golf courses. the Championship reduced accordingly. No refunds will be provided
• The golf club with the highest accumulative A separate draw for playing partners will be conducted for each for cancelled championship rounds.
total will be crowned the winner round and provided at Tournament Registration in Hua Hin. We can
provide you with the same start times each day as your friends but 13. Functions: In the event of inclement weather alternative
• All members of the winning golf club will cannot guarantee the same courses. arrangements will be made.
receive their time in the spotlight on the stage
at the final night dinner and will all walk away 4. Event age categories will be 35-55, 56-64, 65+ for men and 35- 14. Optional Tours: Wednesday 12 June – River Kwai Tour; Hua
with some great prizes! 59 & 60+ for women. Note: Players must be within the appropriate Hin Historical Tour; Temple & Floating Market Tour. There will be no
age category as at the first day of play – Monday 10 June 2019. refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of any event.
Age divisions are subject to change based on entry numbers.
The homeclub leaderboard will be updated 15. Refund applications received in writing before 1 May 2019 will
nightly at the 19th hole - Centara Grand Lobby 5. The handicap range for each grade (A,B,C) will be based on be subject to a THB 1,500 administration charge. Cancellations
Lawn. final entries. Your tournament handicap index, as at 1 June, will after 1 May 2019 will be subject to a THB 1,500 administration
determine your tournament division. charge and up to 100% of the remaining balance dependant on
what Golf Asian / Go Golfing can recover from suppliers. Note:
LADIES Refunds for cancelled air tickets and accommodation will be subject
HANDICAP VERIFICATION 35-59 A 0-15.4; B 15.5-30 to the standard terms and conditions of each airline and property.
60+ A 0-19.4; B 19.5-40
Handicap Commitee What You Need To Do 16. The ‘Major Prize Draw’ will be conducted on Friday 14 June
MEN 2019 at Centara Grand, Hua Hin. All registered golfers and non
The handicap committee is committed to fairness and Participants are to provide the handicap committee 35-55 A 0-11.4; B 11.5-17.4; C 17.5-32 golfing partners will gain entry in the draw. Drawing Procedure –
scoring integrity. The handicap committee will review with access to their 6 month playing history (online). 56-64 A 0-11.4; B 11.5-17.4; C 17.5-34 At approximately 8:30pm six tickets will be drawn with those six
the 6 month playing scoring history of all players to Where handicaps are not available online, a 6 month 65+ A 0-13.4; B 13.5-18.4; C 18.5-36 people to come up on stage. If the person is not present, there will
check for any irregularities and validate all handicaps playing history (courses played and scores) signed be a redraw until six people are on stage. The six names will then
6. Competitors must have an official handicap (endorsed by your be placed in a barrel for the second stage of the drawing. In the
prior to the commencement of the Championship. by an authorised club official is required. Handicap
national golf association). For participants who have provided online second draw, the first name drawn will be placed in prize envelope
Participants must disclose if they hold a handicap at verification is required by 25 May 2019 dated after 1 access to their handicap the Tournament Committee will download number one. This process will be repeated for prizes two to six. The
more than one course, and the lower handicap will May 2019. your latest handicap on 1 June. Other participants must provide prizes will then be presented from sixth prize through to first prize.
be used for the Championship. Failure to disclose evidence of their official handicap by 25 May 2019 for verification All prizes are subject to terms and conditions.
information relevant to your golf handicap may make Note: Australian/NZ participants are not required to dated after 1 May 2019.
17. All prizes will be distributed in accordance with the rules of
you ineligible for golf prizes. provide any additional information as the tournament 7. The ‘slope handicap system’ will be utilised to calculate player amateur golf status.
committee will access your handicap information from handicaps for the Championship rounds. Under the slope system,
the Golf Link and Golf Co Nz website. 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
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
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
• 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
• Scores recorded on predetermined holes property damaged as well as being liable for any personal injury
• On course review of playing ability claims.
The Tournament Committee’s decisions on handicaps are final and 21. By registering online and accepting the tournaments terms &
no correspondence will be entered into. conditions, competitors agree to participate in the Centara World
Masters at their own risk. The Tournament Committee, Go Golfing,
9. Trophies for the 72 hole event will be awarded to the winners & Golfasian, sponsors, host golf clubs and other suppliers of goods
runners up in each age/handicap division. Winners are determined and services accept no liability for any death, injury, property loss or
by the highest aggregate of Stableford points over the four damage incurred during or arising out of any aspect of the conduct
competition rounds. Trophies will be awarded to the winner of the of the Championship.
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24 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2019 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2019 25Banyan 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 2019 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2019 27GIVING BACK JUNGLE AID TIPS FOR THAILAND
Go Golfing & Golfasian are an active fundraiser for Jungle Thailand is a wondrous Kingdom, and taking some time to Hello!
Aid – a charity which provides a brighter future for displaced learn more about this amazing country will certainly add to While most Thai are happy to accept a
families and orphaned children in Thailand’s poorest your holiday experience. handshake, their traditional greeting is
communities. the wai. Pressed palms together, like
For more information about Hua Hin and Bangkok, we in the photo.
While Go Golfing’s founder Peter McCarthy is larger than recommend you to visit these sites:
life as an MC and raconteur, his under belly is full of http://www.tourismthailand.org/Where-to-Go/Hua-Hin Tipping
compassion and an innate desire to make a difference. http://www.tourismthailand.org/Where-to-Go/Bangkok Tipping isn’t necessary except in
While donating to charities is important, we often don’t restaurants and hotels, where the
get to see how our donations make a real difference. But Thailand Culture normal rate is around 10%.
Jungle Aid has changed all that. You will find Bangkok a crazy mix of noise and scents set Standard caddie tips are 400 baht.
amongst a combination of modern Western styles and
After chatting with the volunteers of Jungle Aid, and hearing traditional temples; but beyond the Health
their stories Peter was inspired. He just had to go on a capital the regions, including Hua Hin, Avoid drinking tap water to ensure you don’t get sick. Make
Jungle Aid expedition and see for himself. And, here is his still maintain their cultural roots. sure you stock up on bottled water.
account of his weekend to the Go Golfing team back in
Australia: Thailand Religion Speak Thai
Thailand is predominantly Buddhist We’ve provided some helpful phrases to use while on
“Hey crew, in spite of those pins in your voodoo dolls, I and you’ll find many shrines and holidays – give them a go, your efforts, perfect or not, will
arrived safely in Thailand. It’s normally 3.5 to Hua Hin, but temples dedicated to the religion. not go unrewarded.
thanks to my driver, who I have renamed Khun Cut-Off, I One of the largest Buddha in • Sa-wad dee (hello) - Use this for both hello and
was there in less than 2.5 hours. Mark, I don’t think we edit Thailand, the reclining Buddha, goodbye.
the travel time to Hua Hin based on this experience. housed at Wat Pho in Bangkok, is a must-see if you can fit • Khop koon (thank you) - If you master one phrase
it into your schedule. whilst away, this is the one.
At 5am I meet with the Jungle Aid crew. If you need any • Tao Lai? (how much) - Essential for shopping.
more validation for me not allowing you to order green shirts These Buddha’s are sacred to the Thai people so never • Tee nai...? (where is...) - You can point at your map
for our events – refer to the pictures. climb on one, or do anything that may be deemed and say ‘yoo tee nai’.
You know me, I have no mechanical aptitude but I did what I disrespectful. • Mai ow (don’t want) - Handy if you are accompanying
I really had no idea what today would bring. There were 5 of could to help set up the medical triage facility. I was amazed a shopper.
us, and, as the only first timer and the only guy, I did feel a at the medical team treating patients in such makeshift You must dress neatly in religious areas or you may be • Khor tort (sorry) - Stood on someone’s golf ball by
little like a fish out of water, even though I had a shirt to say I conditions. Malnutrition and skin conditions seemed refused entry if your outfit is not suitable. In some places, accident? Now you can apologise.
was part of Team Green! to be most common. you will be able to hire appropriate clothing but best to be • Lot noi dai mai? (can you make it cheaper?) -
prepared. Shoulders, midriff and knees should be covered, There is just a chance that you might get a discount for
It was a four-hour drive, occasionally on road, mostly on The team brought mosquito nets, pens, pencils, books, including neat footwear. On occasion you may be asked attempting to speak the local language.
tracks. I was reassured that any bumps or potholes we dried pork, tooth brushes and toothpaste. Dental hygiene to remove your shoes before entering temples (and indeed • A-roi (delicious) -You should learn this one – you’ll be
missed on the way there we would catch on the way back! is poor and seeing 3-year olds with rotting teeth was before entering a private home). saying it a lot.
As I had no skills relevant to the expedition, I remembered I heartbreaking. Knowing how many reminders my kids need
am a CEO (chief entertainment officer). to brush their teeth, I knew I had to show them how to
brush and make it look like fun or these brushes were more
Even though the crew knew each other, I made everyone likely to be used for drawing in the dirt.
talk for a minute about themselves. I went last – they said I
went for 7 minutes. I said they got off light as I didn’t have Seeing how well the kids were mimicking my exaggerated
a microphone and I don’t do karaoke at 6am- unless of brushing style made me want to give them a reward. As fate
course 6am is the end of a big night out. would have it, I found a box of lollipops – yes, I know what
you’re thinking. But knowing how good the lollipops tasted,
We arrived at the … village? I’m really not sure what to call I promised to return with more for the kids who brushed
these ramshackle buildings. Kids came running over. They most.
looked thin. Flies were sitting comfortably on their face. I
wondered if it was because they don’t have the energy to Seeing my fellow volunteers handing over their own money
wave them away. My eyes panned the area and I caught to help pay rent for the shelter, pay for petrol and buy things
myself thinking: What am I looking for? I think it was hope. they knew would help this village, has me inspired to do
I got out of the car, had a young boy pull at my shorts, more. It’s also great to see that the funds our clients donate
looked down and saw a smile that reminded me of my girls have a direct positive impact to the lives of those far less
on a Christmas morning. Right there was the hope I was fortunate.
looking for.
We love what we do and have the good fortune to travel the
We were based at a hut with a tin roof and it must have world. These experiences have also opened our eyes to
been nearly 40 degrees inside. It was home to 15 orphaned just how lucky we are.
kids and 2 old ladies as their carers. I overhear some of Should you want to donate
the kids don’t have any birth records and that is making it this week, see any of the
difficult to get them enrolled in a school. staff in the green shirt.
28 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2019 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2019 29TOURNAMENT TIPS
PACE OF PLAY RULES OF GOLF
At Go Golfing events, where many players are unfamiliar This is a tournament and as such the rules of golf must be
with the courses, 4.5 hours is a reasonable pace of play. applied. Please check with your ‘marker’ to determine the
Maintaining a reasonable pace of play is an important correct location on where to drop for balls hit into hazards. If
element in having a good experience on course. It's you think your ball might be lost, please play a ‘provisional’
often a combination of little things not done that wind up ball.
contributing to slow play and on-course traffic jams.
You are responsible for keeping score for the player whose
Here are some tips for making sure your pace of play is as
brisk as it should be. Remember, pace of play isn't about
scorecard you are marking and ensuring rules are applied
correctly. If unsure of a ruling, play 2 balls and seek rule
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rushing your shots, it's about being ready to play your stroke
when it's your turn, and behaving efficiently on the course.
clarification prior to submitting your scorecard. Any dispute
in relation to scores or rules must be settled prior to signing
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1. While walking to your ball, use the travel time to begin
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thinking over your next shot - the yardage, which club you'll STABLEFORD SCORING EXPLAINED
use, and so on. Begin preparing before you get to your ball. The number of stableford points awarded on each hole is
2. If you are sharing a cart, drop the first player off at their determined based on your ‘adjusted score’ on each hole in
ball, drive on ahead to the second ball. The first player relation to par. Under stableford scoring, your actual score
should walk over to the cart as the second player is playing on each hole is adjusted based on your handicap. The
his shot. stroke index (SI) is used to determine on what holes you
3. Carry a few extra tees, ball markers and a spare ball in apply your handicap.
your pockets so you don't have to return to your golf bag if
you are in need of one. Examples: a 12 handicap golfer would deduct one shot
4. When you think your ball may be lost or out of bounds, from their fixed score on stroke index holes rated 1 to 12
hit a provisional ball straight away. only. A 24 handicap player would deduct two shots from
5. It’s nice to watch a good shot, it is more important to their fixed score on holes indexed 1 through 6 and deduct
watch a bad one to see where the ball finishes. Get a line one shot on holes indexed 7 to 18.
or a physical marker to help the search for your ball. Please
don’t spend more than 2 minutes searching for a ball. The ‘adjusted’ score is then compared to the stableford
6. On the green, begin lining up your putt and reading the scoring table as follows:
break as soon as you reach the green. So when it is your
turn you are ready to make the stroke. • Double bogey or worse = 0 stableford points
7. When it's your turn to putt, be prepared to step right up • Bogey (1 over par) = 1 stableford point
and take the stroke. • Par = 2 stableford points
8. Leave your bags or golf carts to the side of the green,
and in the direction of the next tee, never in front of the
• Birdie (1 under par) = 3 stableford points
• Eagle (2 under par) = 4 stableford points THE GO GOLFING
green.
9. After holing out on the green, write down your scores.
• Albatross (3 under par) = 5 stableford points
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If you have the honor, go to the next hole, tee off and then
attend to your scorecard.
On the scorecard, the marker is responsible for writing
down the actual ‘stroke’ score and the stableford points on
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10. If you notice you have fallen behind the group in front, each hole (based on the adjusted stroke score). You must
play ‘ready golf’ until you have caught up. also record your own stroke and stableford score (under
11. In stableford competitions, if you cannot score, please marker) for score checking at the end of your round.
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12. If a player in your group is ‘slow’, offer encouragement Stableford speeds up pace of play, as once it is no Director Series Founder Co-ordinator
and help, not abuse. longer possible to score a point, a player can simply
13. If it takes you longer than 15 seconds to calculate pick up his/her ball and proceed to the next hole. A total
distances with your range-finder, then you shouldn’t be of 36 points (for 18 holes) is playing to your handicap.
using it. The higher the stableford total, the better you have Phone +61 7 5508 2250
played. See tournament staff if you need assistance with Email: Info@GoGolfing.net.au
ETIQUETTE stableford scoring an example of stableford scoring is www.GoGolfing.net.au
Please turn your phone off or to silent. Phones should only also behind the player information sheet (attached to cart
be used for emergencies and should never delay play. steering wheel each round).
Please treat all players, staff and officials with respect. FULLY ESCORTED TOURS | FULLY ESCORTED CRUISES | TOURNAMENTS
30 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2019 Centara World Masters Golf Championship June 2019 31See You Next Year
CENTARA WORLD MASTERS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
7 – 13 June 2020 | Hua Hin, Thailand
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