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The Course
The course mixes the university
set 9 hole course skirting the university playing fields, and
a purpose designed course incorporating parts of an old arboretum
and swan lake. The course is predominately flat but very exposed
to the elements. The Uni 9 is quite short (though the TD intends
to "adjust" some holes, where possible), has 5 fairly
open holes and 4 that are viciously tight. The Lake 9 is very different
- generally longer, with 4 technical holes inside an arboretum,
and although the other 5 are more open, they are equally tough (including
an essex-style drive accross the lake). An all-encompassing challenge
for the modern (and ancient) golfer!
Yibble takes on the Lake (it's not as far as it looks,
honestly!)
Format
• 3x18 for all players, plus final 9 for top 5 players in Open
and Amateur divisions (Advanced and Intermediate). There will be
an early start on Sunday, to allow an early finish.
Tournament
Fee: Cost for complete two-day event -
• Adult £17
• Junior / Jnr Junior / Full time student (upon production
of SU card if over 18) £12
• £2 reduction for BDGA Touring Members
One day rates
are half of the above.
Juniors are
16 and under on 1 January 2008; Junior Juniors are 12 and under
on 1 January 2008
Schedule
Friday 8th August Course available for practice from 1pm
(a small additional fee is payable in the Sports Centre)
Saturday 9th August
0845-0930 Registration
0945 Players’ meeting
1000 First round followed by lunch
1400* Second round
Sunday 17 June
0830 Cards ready
0900 Third round followed by lunch
1300‡ Int Am Final
1315‡ Adv Am Final
1330‡ Open Final
1515‡ Prize giving
1600 (or earlier) Finish!
*Second round start time is approximate.
Actual times will be displayed at player central after the conclusion
of the first and third rounds
‡Finals / prize giving times are approximate depending on the
conclusion of the third round. Times will be displayed at player
central (the university sports centre).
Prizes shall be awarded to Division and sub-division winners,there
will be no cash prizes. Spirit of the Game will be awarded as
will Closest To Pin, Longest Drive and Longest Putt spot prizes.
Accommodation
It is up to players to arrange accommodation. There are campsites,
B&Bs and hotels in abundance around St Andrews:
www.saint-andrews.co.uk
www.standrews-fife.info
www.visitscotland.co.uk
B&B accommodation is available at the university book through
www.escapetotranquillity.com
or call 01334 462 000
There's also a Scottish
Youth Hostel
Cairnsmill Caravan/Camp
site is only a mile from St. Andrews, has loads of facilities -
from £14pppn
Food and
facilities
Players should provide their own packed lunch. Alternatively St
Andrews town center is within 10-15 minutes walk with local shops
even closer. Vending machines are available in the university sports
center (tournament central). Toilets and changing facilities are
also available at the sports centre.
Sponsor
The
3rd St Andrews Open is sponsored by CatchtheSpirit.co.uk,
a disc sports enterprise founded and operated by leading Amateur
player Chris O'Brien. CTS offers training in all disc sports,
and sells discs and equipment via it's online
shop. The CTS shop will be at St Andrews, so be sure to stock
up then (if not before)!
Additional
Information
St Andrews
is a university and tourism town on the coast of Fife. It is a 45
minute drive from Edinburgh Airport which is served by
most low cost airlines. St Andrews bus station is a 5 minute walk
from tournament central. The course is about 15 minutes walk
from for the beach and other tourist attractions so non golfers
will have plenty to do as players battle it out.
There are many of pubs and restaurants to choose from for evening
entertainment.
Pre-register
now
If you would like to play in the St Andrews Open it is very important
to pre-register as soon as possible.
Once pre-registered if your circumstances change and you cannot
come (even at the last minute) please be responsible and call
immediately so amendments can be made.
A note about this PDGA C Tier event: Although round scores will
be reported to the PDGA Office to calculate player ratings for PDGA
Members, it must be noted that there is no cash payout in any Open
Division
Directions
Tournament central
will be at the University Sports Centre (HQ marked in red).
Directions to Sports Centre:
From Cupar take A91 to St. Andrews
• In St Andrews, go straight ahead at first roundabout, sign
posted town centre
• Right at next roundabout, sign posted Leven / Kirkaldy A915
• Go past bus station
• At next roundabout, turn right, sign posted St Andrews museum
• Straight ahead at next mini roundabout
• At Junction turn right onto Hepburn Gardens
• Go 0.3 miles and turn right onto St Leonards, sign posted
Sports Centre
• Continue into sports centre car park
Enter the postcode KY16 9DY on www.maps.google.co.uk
to view this map and get detailed driving directions
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