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President’s Message

On behalf of the European Golf Association it is my pleasure to welcome all competitors, officials and supporters to the 2016 European Ladies’ Club Trophy.

My thanks go to the Bulgarian Golf Association for organising this event, to the officials, staff and volunteers who work so hard to make these tournaments so enjoyable for everyone.

I also extend my thanks to Pravets Golf Club and its members for making their superb golf course available for this championship.

This event is an important one as it brings together many of the best clubs in Europe. I am certain that all will be inspired to perform at the highest level of team golf in a competitive and friendly manner.

My best wishes to all teams, officials and supporters, have an enjoyable week and I hope you make many lasting friendships.

Jean-Marc Mommer President

European Golf Association

Dear All,

It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the Bulgarian Golf Association to welcome all competitors to the European Ladies’ Club Trophy.

We trust you will enjoy our Bulgarian hospitality and of course Pravets Golf Club, which has matured since opening, it will offer an exciting challenge to all players.

In this folder you will find all relevant information relating to the tournament and a full programme of events.

The Opening Cocktail will take place on 28th of September at 19:00, and the Prize-giving ceremony on 1st of October at 18:00.

I would like to wish you all a wonderful tournament and good golfing!

Seth Underwood Secretary General Bulgarian Golf Association

For more information, please contact us on: [email protected],T:+359 882 550 813

Dear Participant,

It gives me great pleasure on behalf of Pravets Golf Club to welcome you to the European Ladies` Club Trophy 2016.

To those of you visiting Bulgaria for the first time, we are certain that you will enjoy the excellent RIU Pravets Hotel and Spa Resort and the Peter Harradine designed golf course and that you will take away fond memories.

I would like to wish you all a wonderful tournament and good golfing!

Alan Rogut

Director of Golf

Pravets Golf Club

mailto:[email protected]

For more information, please contact us on: [email protected],T:+359 882 550 813

HOTEL INFORMATION

Breakfast on 27th and 28th of August from 7.30 to 10.00 at the hotel main restaurant

29th, 30th of September and 1st of October: Breakfast daily from 7.00 to 10.00 at the hotel main restaurant

Buffet lunch for players on the tournament days at the clubhouse restaurant from 12.30 to 16.30

Dinner at the hotel main restaurant from 19.00 to 22.00

CEREMONIES

The Opening Ceremony will take place on 28th of September at the clubhouse terrace at 19.00

The Prize-Giving Dinner and Closing Party will be held on 1st of October at Pravets Golf Club at

18.00 Dinners after the opening and closing ceremonies will be at the Club House not in the hotel!

GOLF CLUB INFORMATION

SHUTTLE SERVICE

Shuttle service will operate between Pravets Golf Course and RIU Hotel every 15 minutes from 7.15 am until the last tee off time. Shuttle leaves/returns from/to the entrance of RIU Pravets Hotel

BAG DROP SERVICE

Golf bags may be stored at the clubhouse

LOCKER ROOMS

Keys are on the allocated lockers

PRACTICE FACILITY

Pravets Golf Academy will be operational from 7.30 to 18.00 on the practice days and from 7.15 to 18.00 on 29th, 30th of September and 1st of October. All players are entitled to 1 complimentary basket of range balls per day.

Tickets for additional balls for the range may be purchased from the pro shop of the clubhouse.

*Pravets Golf Club accepts BGN leva or payments may be made with Visa or Master card

mailto:[email protected]

EUROPEAN LADIES’ CLUB TROPHYConditions of Competition

1. GENERAL1.1 Eligibility of Teams

a) The Champion Club of each European Golf Association Member National Golf Authority and the current holderof the Trophy are eligible to enter.

b) If the current holder is not the Champion Club in thecurrent year, then two teams from the same EGAMember National Golf Authority will be eligible toplay. If the current holder is also the Champion Clubin the current year, then only that team will be eligibleto enter.

c) The host club may enter a team.1.2 Eligibility of Players

All players and each captain nominated to teams by their club under the auspices of their national golf authority must be female (players only): a) amateur golfers in accordance with the Rules of

Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited;b) members of the club they represent since 1 March,

the year of the championship. Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification of player.1.3 Format

Each team will comprise three players.The Trophy shall be decided over 54 holes stroke play with 18 holes on each of three consecutive days played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited and, the EGA Generic Conditions, EGA Hard Card and the Local Rules approved by the Committee at the championship. a) Scoring

The lowest two scores from each team’s three playerswill count each day. The aggregate of the six lowest stroke play scores from play on Days 1, 2 and 3 willconstitute each team’s final score. The winning teamshall be the one with the lowest final score.

b) Decision of TiesA tie for any place shall be decided using the lowesttotal of the three non-counting scores. If a tie still exists, the sum of the three lowest scores, one fromeach day, shall be used. For further ties, the sum of the three second lowest scores shall be used. Anyfurther tie will be decided based on the final stipulated 18, 9, 6, 3 holes or last hole of the best score from eachof the tied teams.

c) SubstitutesIf a substitute player is required, the Committee must be notified, at the latest, 30 minutes before the first tee time on Day 1. Following, the team must comprise the same players for the entire Championship. A substitute player is permitted for any reason, but may not participatein the practice rounds until she has been officiallysubstituted for a team member with permissionfrom the Committee. A breach of this Condition mayresult in the substitute player not being permitted tocompete.

1.4 Advice (Note to Rule 8-1)Each team may appoint a “Team Advisor” who may give advice to members of that team from either:

a) a Team Captain, who must be an amateur golferin accordance with the Rules of Amateur Statusas approved by R&A Rules Limited; or

b) another person who may or may not be a professionalgolfer.

Penalty for Breach of a): Disqualification of Team.Exception: The appointed person may not walk on a putting green.A Team Advisor must be identified to the Committee prior to the start of the Championship and the position must not be interchanged.

Note: A Team Captain may be named in addition to a Team Advisor. Only the Team Advisor may offer advice. Please refer to 1.5 for caddying permissions. Any other person accompanying the team is considered as a spectator and should behave accordingly.Penalty for Breach of Condition: Two strokes.

1.5 Caddies / Electric Trolleysa) No caddies are permitted except for fellow team

players.b) Electric golf trolleys are only permitted if there is

sufficient number to be equally distributed among theteams.

Penalty for Breach of Condition: Stroke Play - Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round - four strokes (two strokes at each of the first two holes at which any breach occurred). For 1.5 a): A player having a caddie in breach of this Condition must, immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred, ensure that she conforms to this Condition for the remainder of the stipulated round. Otherwise, the player is disqualified.For 1.5 b): Any unauthorised use of an electric golf trolley shall be discontinued immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred. Otherwise, the player is disqualified.

1.6 DisqualificationA penalty of disqualification for a breach of the Rules or the Conditions of Competition applies only to the round in which the breach occurred unless otherwise determined by the Committee. A disqualified team will automatically assume last place in the championship.

2. PRIZES2.1 Title and Awards

The winning team of the Championship shall be the European Club Champions. The Championship Trophy shall be held by the winners’ National Golf Authority, who will be responsible for the cost of engraving, insuring and maintaining the Trophy and returning it, before the next Championship, to an address named by the EGA Secretary. The EGA will present the host club with a memento.The host country will present all participants with a memento.

EGA Championship CommitteeRevised: 15 February 2016

GENERIC CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION AND REGULATIONS Applicable to all EGA Championships

1. GENERAL1.1 Behaviour

Players, captains and team advisors, should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times. Behaviour of the very highest order is expected by all players, captains or team advisors towards everyone involved in the Championship. Any player, captain or team advisor, breaching the EGA Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action by the Championship Committee.

1.2 Starting GroupsWherever possible, the preferred format for the qualifi cation rounds for European Team Championships involving sixteen teams and fewer, is two-ball fl ights.

2. COMMITTEE2.1 Composition of Authority

The EGA Championship Committee members present are responsible for the sporting aspects of the Championship and reserve the right to amend the Championship Conditions. The Committee may appoint Referees whose decision on the Rules of Golf will be fi nal.

2.2 Competition Cancelled or AlteredThe Committee reserves the right to cancel any stipulated round, suspend or postpone play, cancel the competition or come to an equitable decision to achieve a result.In EGA Team Championships, a minimum of 18 holes stroke play must be completed by all players in order to attain a Championship result.

3. ENTRIES AND WITHDRAWALS3.1 Entries

Entries will only be accepted on the EGA offi cial online entry system: www.ega-golf.ch (with the exception of the European Young Masters). Late entries will not be accepted. An entrant’s or team’s entry will not have been offi cially received until his or its name has been posted on www.ega-golf.ch.

3.2 Late WithdrawalsPlayers who withdraw less than three days prior to the start of the Championship, other than for sickness or other special circumstances, may have their future entries rejected.

3.3 Refunds Following Withdrawala) Individual Championships: Entry fees will only be

refunded in the case of withdrawal being advised before the closing time for entries, except for those entrantswho may be assigned to the reserve list and who donot subsequently compete, or those withdrawing formedical reasons (medical certifi cate required).

b) Team Championships: Entry fees will only berefunded following withdrawal if notice is received nolater than 21 days before Day 1 of the Championship,unless there is a valid reason that is acceptable tothe EGA.

3.4 Authorisation of EntriesAll entries are subject to the approval of the Championship Committee, which reserves the right to disqualify any competitor making a false statement at his entry and to accept or refuse or, having accepted, subsequently reject any entry without giving reason for its decision.

4. REGISTRATIONa) Individual Championships: Competitors are request-

ed to register at the club house immediately on ar-rival, but not later than 12h00 on the day precedingthe championship. A competitor’s failure to meet thisdeadline or to pre-notify the Committee of their pend-ing arrival time may result in the competitor losinghis/her starting fi eld place.

b) Team Championships: Team players’ names shouldbe submitted to the hosting national golf authority nolater than 10 days prior to the fi rst offi cial practiceround. Participating teams must register as soon aspossible following their arrival at the championshipvenue. Team captains may register players’ names onbehalf of their team.

5. PRACTICE ROUNDS5.1 One ball only may be played during practice rounds, with

the following exceptions:a) If a player misses the green with his shot to the green,

he may play one additional shot.b) Where the Rules of Golf apply (e.g. provisional ball).c) A player may practice putting, chipping or bunker

play, provided play is not delayed.Players should discontinue such practice immediatelywhen the following group is waiting to play.

5.2 TransportationPlayers must not ride on any form of transportation during any part of an offi cial practice round unless authorised by the Committee.Failure to respect these Practice Rounds regulations will result in the discontinuance of the practice round.

6. DISCLAIMERAll players agree that there are certain risks inherent in thegame of golf and accept personal and sole responsibilityfor all such risks.

EGA Championship CommitteeRevised: 15 February 2016

REGISTERED OFFICES: LUXEMBOURG, HÖHENHOF, SENNINGERBERG

Place de la Croix-Blanche 19 – CP 110 • CH-1066 Epalinges • Switzerland Tel +41 21 785 70 60 • Fax +41 21 785 70 69

www.ega-golf.ch • [email protected]

Game Thursday 29/09 Game Friday 30/09

1 0830 9 1007 Player 1 St Sofia Golf Club & Spa

Player 1 Racing Club de France

Player 1 Kilkenny Golf Club

2 0841 10 1018 Player 1 Snorum Golf Club

Player 1 Golf de Rigenée

Player 1 Clube de Golf de Miramar

3 0852 11 1029 Player 1 Reykjavik Golf Club

Player 1 Niitvalja Golf Club

Player 1 Golf de Luxembourg-Belenhaff



















Starter’s Gap

10 1018 1 0830 Player 1 Paris Country Club

Player 1 Royal Golf Club Marianske Lazne

REGISTERED OFFICES: LUXEMBOURG, HÖHENHOF, SENNINGERBERG

Place de la Croix-Blanche 19 – CP 110 • CH-1066 Epalinges • Switzerland Tel +41 21 785 70 60 • Fax +41 21 785 70 69

www.ega-golf.ch • [email protected]

Player 1 Golf Club St. Leon-Rot

11 1029 2 0841 Player 1 U.G.C. De Pan

Player 1 Golf Club Welten

Player 1 Real Club de Golf El Prat Game Thursday 29/09 Game Friday 30/09

12 1040 3 0852 Player 1 Kartner Golf Club Dellach

Player 1 Diners G&CC Ljubljana

Player 2 Paris Country Club

13 1051 4 0903 Player 2 Royal Golf Club Marianske Lazne

Player 2 Golf Club St. Leon-Rot

Player 2 U.G.C. De Pan

14 1102 5 0914 Player 2 Golf Club Welten

Player 2 Real Club de Golf El Prat

Player 2 Kartner Golf Club Dellach

15 1113 6 0925 Player 2 Diners G&CC Ljubljana

Player 3 Paris Country Club

Player 3 Royal Golf Club Marianske Lazne

16 1124 7 0936 Player 3 Golf Club St. Leon-Rot

Player 3 U.G.C. De Pan

Player 3 Golf Club Welten

17 1135 8 0947 Player 3 Real Club de Golf El Prat

Player 3 Kartner Golf Club Dellach

Player 3 Diners G&CC Ljubljana

PROGRAM

8:00 - 12:00 Registration 9:00 - 16:30 Official Practice Round17:30 - 18:15 Captains' Meeting18:20 - 18:50 Teams' Photograph19:00 Welcome Cocktail and Opening Ceremony

Captains must register their players at the Tournament Office at Pravets Golf Club not later than 12:00 on Wednesday 28th of September.

8:30 - 18:00 Registration 9:00 Official Practice Round

Teams' Arrival and Transfer to RIU Pravets Hotel Resort

8:30 Strokeplay, Round 1

FRIDAY 30th September 2016 8:30 Strokeplay, Round 2

SATURDAY 1st October 2016

8:30 Strokeplay, Round 3 18:00 Closing Ceremony and Farewell Diner

THURSDAY 29th September 2016

TUESDAY 27th September 2016

WEDNESDAY 28th September 2016

MONDAY 26th September 2016

SUNDAY 2nd October 2016 Teams' Check out and Transfer from RIU Pravets Hotel to the Sofia Airport

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USEFUL INFORMATION- Practice rounds for 27th and 28th September can be booked at [email protected] Medical service will be provided during the whole championship.- Golf bags can be stored at the golf club storage facility.- The changing rooms are situated in the Clubhouse.

- Dress code for Opening and Closing Ceremonies is the official Team uniform.- Driving Range will open daily from 7:00- Hotel Spa - Massage can be booked in advance or upon arrival.- Pull-trolleys are available free of charge.- Restaurant facilities are available at the Clubhouse.- Payment of expenses at the hotel and golf club can be made by credit card.- Caddies; No caddies are permitted except the for fellow team players

(Championship Conditions § 1.5 a)- The Pro Shop offers: Callaway, Titleist, Footjoy, Cutter and Buck, Calvin Klein.- Weather temperature for September: 16 - 20 C- Full and accurate daily weather reports of Pravets city: www.sinoptik.bg- Website of the resort: http://riupravets.bg/- Website of the Bulgarian Golf Association: www.golfbg.com- Championship Website: http://www.ega-golf.ch/content/european-ladies-club-trophy

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EUROPEAN LADIES' CLUB TROPHY

Year Venue Winner Country

2015 Old Lake Gc, Hungary Racing Club France de France, La Boulie

2014 Achental GC, Germany Racing Club de France, La Boulie France

2013 St. Sofia Golf & Spa, Bulgaria Smørum GC Denmark

2012 Corfu GC, Greece GC Basozabal Spain

2011 Corfu GC, Greece St Leon-Rot Germany

2010 Corfu GC, Greece St Leon-Rot Germany

2009 Golf Club Bergisch Land, Wuppertal, Germany St Leon-Rot Germany

2008 Golf Club Bergisch Land, Wuppertal, Germany St Leon-Rot Germany

2007 Golf Club Bergisch Land, Wuppertal, Germany GC Hubbelrath Germany

2006 Mons Royal Golf Club du Hainaut, Belgium Asolo GC Italy

2005 Mons Royal Golf Club du Hainaut, Belgium RCF, La Boulie France

2004 Mons Royal Golf Club du Hainaut, Belgium St. Leon Rot Germany

2003 La Boulie, France Bergisch-Land GC Germany

2002 La Boulie, France Bergisch-Land GC Germany

2001 La Boulie, France Jarama Race GC Spain

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CONTACTS Organizing Committee: Bulgarian Golf Association

Konstantin Ikonomov [email protected]

Phone ( +359) 888 698 991 Hristo Semovski

[email protected] ( +359) 885 100 893

For transfer schedule information Savina Pesheva

[email protected] ( +359) 887 576 262

Pravets Golf [email protected] Phone ( +359) 882 550 813

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