GolfSixes 2018

FACTS ABOUT THE GOLFSIXES

GolfSixes is a revolutionary new short form of golf.

It follows an exciting team match play format over two days, instead of the traditional four-day, 72-hole stroke play.

12 different nations will compete over six holes with six different personalities.

Defending champions Lucas Bjerregaard and Thorbjørn Olesen will return to represent Denmark along with Players from England, France, Australia, Thailand, Italy, South Korea, South Africa, USA, Spain, Scotland and Swedenand will compete against each other for a prize fund of €1 million as the six-hole circuit winds around an activity-packed fan zone. The eventual winners will receive €100,000 each.

To add a different twist this year there will be 4 Wildcard teams which include European Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjørn and Solheim Cup Captain Catriona Matthew who will become the first male and female professionals to play together in a competitive match play format on the European Tour when they form the ‘Captains Team’. There will also be an ‘England Women’s Team’ comprising Charley Hull and Georgia Hall and a ‘European Women’s Team’ of Spain’s Carlota Ciganda and England’s Mel Reid. The final wildcard goes to Ireland, who is represented by Paul Dunne and Gavin Moynihan.

TV host Vernon Kay, who will once again co-host the fast and fun six-hole tournament, will also tee it up in the Pro-Am before he takes on hosting duties alongside Golfing World’s Anna Whiteley over the weekend of May 5-6. Other hosts include Nick Dougherty, Henni Zuel and Wayne Riley who will keep fans at the venue and at home up to date with the action.

Other celebrities include Chris Hughes of award winning ITV programme Love Island and Gary Beadle of hit MTV show Geordie Shore will make their debuts in the event, which starts off an exciting weekend of golf on Friday May 4.

Also teeing it up are Irish music stars Keith Duffy of Boyzone and Westlife’s Brian McFadden.

World Cup winning rugby star Schalk Burger will bring a competitive edge to proceedings, alongside his Saracens team mate and fellow South African Schalk Brits.

They will be joined by TV and radio presenter Jenni Falconer, who will compete as part of a new activity with the PGAs of Europe in conjunction with love.golf, as she is guided through the process of being introduced to the game, learning, and ultimately becoming a fully-fledged golfer.

The Teams will play in a Greensomes format, where the teams select their best tee shot and then play alternate shot thereafter. On Saturday May 5, the teams will be split into four groups of four, similar to the UEFA Champions League football group stages.

The top two teams from each group progress to the knockout stages – the quarter-finals, the semi-finals, a 3rd/4th place play-off match and the final – all of which will be contested on Sunday May 6.

Each of the 6 holes will have their own personality and colour, the Fan Zone will have a range of fan interaction activities across a variety of sports and fans will have the opportunity to win prizes through the day

SATURDAY 5TH AND SUNDAY 6TH MAY 2018

CENTURION CLUB, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORSHIRE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday 4th May – Pro Am

08.00 Gates open

09.00 1st Shotgun start

13.00 2nd Shotgun start

16.30 Matches complete their 12 holes

18.00 Site Closed

Saturday 5th May – Match Day 1

09.00 Gates open

10.52-12.16 1st Phase of matches commence

12.30-13.54 2nd Phase of matches commence

15.12-16.36 3rd Phase of matches commence

12.00 – 18.00 World Feed and Sky Sports on air

18.00 Final match scheduled to complete

18.00-18.30 Music in the village

19.30 Site Closed

Sunday 6th May – Match Day 2

10.00 Gates open

12.30 – 18.00 World Feed and Sky Sports on air

12.40-13.25 Quarter Final matches commence

14.35-14.50 Semi Final matches commence

16.20-16.35 3rd/4th play-off and final commence

17.30-17.45 Final match scheduled to complete and prize presentation

18.00-18.30 Music in the village

19.30 Site closed

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Childrens Tickets: These are available for children between 10 and 17 inclusive. Under 10 years are free of charge and must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Adult Tickets: These are available for anyone 18 or over

Can I purchase tickets at the Gate?

Tickets sold at the gate are subject to availability, we suggest to buy in advance to avoid any disappointment. Please note that a higher price will apply on the day sales.

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What can/can't I bring to the event?

No picnics / picnic hampers allowed

The use of mobile phones is permitted across the sites. There will be dedicated mobile phone zones where calls can be made and received, however phones must remain on silent at all times. The use of any cameras, computers and other electronic equipment at the Tournament Saturday & Sunday is not permitted other than with the proper accreditation. Cameras are allowed during the Pro Am on Friday.

Making or distributing broadcasts, commentary, news reports, data, results or statistics by any means in any format or media including any such by mobile phone or other wireless device is not permitted. Ticket holders consent to being photographed, filmed and recorded at the Tournament (including by CCTV), and consent to use of any such film, image or recording at the discretion of the promoter and/ or European Tour and their licensees and partners without compensation or notice.

No dogs (other than guide dogs) or other animals are permitted on the course. All promotional, commercial, political, religious or offensive items of whatever nature including, but not limited to, clothing, banners, signs, symbols and leaflets are prohibited. The ticket holder must comply with all relevant statutes, signs, safety announcements, directions of marshals/security staff and ground regulations whilst attending the Tournament. Breach of any of these conditions or any unacceptable behaviour likely to cause damage, nuisance or injury shall enable the venue or event management to revoke this ticket and to eject the holder without compensation.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact European Tour ticket office

By telephone: UK 01344 840550, Ireland 1890 252 698 Outside UK +44 1344 840550

By email: tickets@europeantour.com

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Tickets are non-transferable. Any transfer of this ticket will render it void. The ticket remains the property of the Tournament at all times.

How and when will I receive my tickets?

All tickets for this event will be print at home, you should receive your tickets as a PDF within a few hours of your purchase. Lost, stolen or damaged tickets cannot be replaced

What is the refund policy?

All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.

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Is there complimentary car park?

Yes there will be complimentary car parking on site

Drop Off Point

There will be a drop off point located by the Welcome Tent and not in front of the Clubhouse - this is a no public access/no stopping zone

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What can I eat and drink?

There will be a varied selection of food and drink with an international flavour reflecting on the competing nations available in the Fanzone.

Disabled Facilities

Policy applies to Registered Disabled persons:

Car Parking – designated area for blue badge holders in the car park

View area on the course - A designated viewing area will be available for wheelchair users on the final green

Access to tents – all public facilities may be accessed via ramps

Toilets – There will be disabled toilets located in the fanzone

Use of buggies/Scooters – use is private scooters is discouraged but there will be appropriate off road

Scooters for hire. To book please contact:

Eventmobility

www.eventmobility.org.uk

Tel: 01386 725 391

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Getting to the Venue:

Centurion Club

Hemel Hempstead Road

Hemel Hempstead

St Albans

Hertfordshire

HP3 8LA

Tel: 01422 510 520

Location

M1, Junction 8 to the West of St Albans, follow event AA signage

Central London – 35 minutes

Heathrow Airport – 25 minutes

London Luton – 20 minutes

Rail – St Albans City or Hemel Hempstead

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Draws and Results

The draw and results will be available on your smart phone through the dedicated event website, golfsixes.com and on digital screens around the course.

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Who is playing in the event?

Please visit europeantour.com

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Is there an ATM in the Fanzone?

No, but all facilities will take credit/debit cards

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What Public Activities are in the Fanzone?

American Golf activities including a golf simulator, golf nets with PGA tuition and pressure putting. There will also be a multi-sport interactive zone, Event Merchandise and Show Stage within public bar with entertainment throughout the day