Welsh Men’s Open Strokeplay Championship – Player Information

April 20 - 23, 2023

Southerndown Golf Club

Format

72 Holes Stroke Play. Cut to the top 70 & ties after round 2.

 

Tee Times                       

First 2 rounds - Published online on Friday 14th April. Round 3 and 4 in reverse standing order based on player scores.

 

Check-in                

Please check-in online to confirm your attendence using the following form https://forms.office.com/e/V88KhbxrFY

 

Withdrawals                   

Players withdrawing should email championships@walesgolf.org, and we will get back to you asap.

 

Consent Forms

Any player who will be under 18 years of age by the first day of Championship is required to complete an online consent form. Any player who is required to complete a consent form and has not done so before they tee off on the first may be withdrawn from the tournament.

https://forms.office.com/e/BdkAKpH0nb

 

Practice Round               

April 19th - One player can book up to 4 people for a practice round

https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/9415447183802526116

 

Close Tee Time Requests

Anyone who may be car sharing and/or sharing accommodation for the event may request a close tee times for Rounds 1 & 2, however we cannot guarantee that all requests will be upheld. Please use this link for a Close Tee Time Request, specifying the names of the other players affected by 5pm Thursday 13th April.

 

Practice Facilities           

Grass range (tokens to be purchased from pro shop) – one bucket of balls per player prior to their round with ball collection after the last tee time. Anyone who wishes to hit more balls can do so at the other practice areas mentioned next or can visit any local driving ranges. There are 2 nets, a putting and chipping green. There is a practice area at the far end of range which is bring your own balls.

 

Caddies & Spectators      

Permitted – no restrictions

 

Catering                          

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. At player’s own expense.

 

Clubhouse & Pro Shop    

Open 1 hour prior to the start of each day’s play

 

Wales Golf Hard Card      

https://www.walesgolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Wales-Golf-Hard-Card-23.pdf

 

Presentation                   

Shortly after play on Sunday 23rd April

 

Safeguarding Lead          

Daniel Fullager, Championship Coordinator, Wales Golf

 

On-course Championship Information and Scoring

Scorecards, Pin Positions and Local Rules to be collected at the 1st tee from the starter each morning. Live scoring to be completed by the players (one in each group) via smart phones.

 

Course Set-Up                 

Black Tees – 6658 Yards

 

Contact Details               

Daniel Fullager, 07597590688, daniel.fullager@walesgolf.org