Heart of Down Golf Tournament 2010 | ||
 | The Heart of Down Golf Tournament combines superb natural beauty with some of the finest golfing country and of course, it’s always a pleasure to visit Down District and once more enjoy the friendliness of the people, the breathtaking scenery, traditional Irish music, ancient Celtic heritage and above all the delights of the excellent golf courses. |  |
| Ardglass Golf Club Ardglass Golf Course with its championship standard greens is always in excellent condition. The Course begins with no less then six spectacular holes laid out atop the cliffs directly over-looking the sea - raw, rocky and dramatic. All the holes have stunning views and the golfer can gaze across the sea from every green and every tee-box. T: 028 4484 1219 W: www.ardglassgolfclub.com |  | Downpatrick Golf Club With considerable re-designing and a new 18th hole, Downpatrick can now take its place among the best courses in the country. There are some classic Par 4’s which require long straight hitting, while the Par 3 eleventh, guarded by water ranks with the best short holes in Ireland. T: 028 4461 5947 W: www.downpatrickgolfclub.org.uk |
 | Spa Golf Club The ‘Spa’ sited on rolling countryside at the Ballynahinch end the Grove Road, nestles amid the famous Co Down Drumlins. It is greatly admired as a highly competitive 6,531 yard, par 72 course and has the potential to become one of the finest tests of golf in the country. T: 028 9756 2365 W: www.spagolfclub.net |  |
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Royal County Down Golf Club Quite simply, of the best courses in the world. Its virtues have been extolled by many great player including Tom Watson, Gary Player and Christie O’Connor. Set in idyllic surroundings at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, the course caves its way through majestic gorse covered sand dunes. Anyone with a love of golf should play Royal County Down at least once in their lifetime. | ||
| Key Dates Monday 1st February 2010 Monday 15th February Friday 30th July Monday 9th August Tuesday 10th - Thursday 12th August Friday 13th August | 2010 Prices | Tournament Dates Monday 9th August 2010 Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th August 2010 Friday 13th August 2010 |
1. The tournament is open to male and female golfers who are members of an affiliated golf club and hold and official handicap, players will have to produce handicap certificates on the first day of the tournament.
2. Play will be 54 holes over three days.
3. Play will be four ball singles scored on stableford points.
4. Draw times will only be confirmed upon payment of entry fee.
5. Draw times will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If all spaces are allocated prior to closing date a waiting list will be implimented. Visitor’s Day, Royal County Down (13th August 2010) the first 74 places will be a draw from all visitor entries received before the 1st February 2010 (draw will be available live here on Monday 15th February 2010). The next 74 places will go to those visitors highest placed in the Heart of Down Golf Tournament not already guaranteed a place.
6. If a player wishes to cancel their entry they will be entitled to a 80% refund if we are told in writing by the 1st July 2010, 50% if before 31st July 2010 and please note that no refund will be made available after the 31st July 2010.
7. Change of name must be made in writing to office@posnettgolf.com and will incur a fee of £10.00 if made after 1st July 2010. If a name changed, place at Royal County Down will be lost and go on the waiting list.
8. All players must be over 18 years on Friday 30th July 2010.
9. The closing date for all entries is Friday 30th July 2010. Late entries will be taken after the closing date at a further fee of £10.00 up to Thursday 5th August 2010.
10. The tournament committee reserves the right to alter the tournament conditions at any time, without recourse to the players.