EUROPEAN MID AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
August 6-8, 2020 Golf Club Domaine Impérial
CONTENTS
Welcome Messages page 2
Committees page 3
About Switzerland page 4
About the Venue pages 5-6
Accommodation page 7
Programme page 8
Championship Information pages 9-10
Contacts page 11
Recent winners page 12
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WELCOME MESSAGES
Message from the EGA President
The European Golf Association is most grateful to Swiss Golf and Golf Club du Domaine Impérial for hosting the 2020 European Mid-Amateur Men's and Ladies' Championships. I also extend my thanks to the members for making their superb golf course available for this championship.
All competitors will no doubt enjoy such a beautiful venue, and as always, friendships will be enhanced by the friendly rivalry which this event provides.
I wish all competitors a most happy and enjoyable championship!
Haukur Örn BIRGISSON President European Golf Association
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A very warm welcome to all players and spectators to the European Mid-Amateur Championship 2020. It is a great honour to host this championship in Switzerland. The event will take place in the French- speaking part of our country and we thank Golf Domaine Impérial for organising it. The opportunity to see top European Mid-Amateurs competing here is both motivating and encouraging for us all.
We wish the players all the best and we hope that the players and the spectators have a wonderful and unforgettable time in Switzerland.
Reto Bieler President, Swiss Golf
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COMMITTEES
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Jan HUBRECHT, President-Elect, European Golf Association Reto BIELER, President, Swiss Golf Barbara ALBISETTI, Director, Swiss Golf Edouard DUC, President, Golf Club Domaine Impérial Julien PERRIN, Captain, Golf Club Domaine Impérial
CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Rolf NAGEL, EGA Championship Committee, acting as Chairman Joaquín CASTILLO, EGA Championship Committee Arnaud BARATÇABAL, EGA Championship Manager Barbara ALBISETTI, Swiss Golf Daniel WALDMEIER, Chief Referee
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Barbara ALBISETTI, Swiss Golf Wouter PIJL, Swiss Golf Yves GRAND, Golf Club Domaine Impérial Hugo PICHOT, Golf Club Domaine Impérial
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ABOUT SWITZERLAND
Some facts about Switzerland: Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal republic in Europe. It consists of 26 cantons, and the city of Bern is the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western-Central Europe, and is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is a landlocked country geographically divided between the Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura.
While the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, the Swiss population of approximately eight million people is concentrated mostly on the plateau, where the largest cities are to be found: among them are the two global cities and economic centers Zürich and Geneva. There are four official languages in Switzerland, by order of importance German, French, Italian and Romansch. The currency used in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF).
The town of Gland is beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, at the foot of the Jura, facing the Alps, halfway between Geneva and Lausanne (each 30 kilometers away), 20 minutes from Geneva- Cointrin international airport. The golf course itself is to be found on the lakeshore south of the town, at an altitude of almost 400m.
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For further information on Golf Club Domaine Impérial please go to www.golfdomaineimperial.com.
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THE VENUE
Golf Club du Domaine Impérial is situated on Lake Geneva, halfway between Geneva and Lausanne at 385 metres above sea-level. The name derives from the Napoleon family who once owned the historic club house which dates from the 19th century. The golf course is more recent, having been designed by the American architect Pete Dye in 1985 and opened in 1987. Many major events have been hosted here, including the International European Amateur Championship in 1997, the European Young Masters in 2015 and 2016, the Swiss International Championships in 1993, 2004 and 2017. The International European Mid-Amateur Championship was already hosted in 2007.
Other than the 18-hole golf course, Golf Club Domaine Impérial comprises a full range of services:
- Driving-Range - Vast short-game area, including practice bunkers - Large putting-green - Caddy-master - Pro-Shop
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Golf Club Domaine Impérial – Layout Scorecard Golf Club Domaine Impérial Hole Par S.I. White Yellow Blue Red 1 5 7 479 469 451 409 WHITE YELLOW BLUE RED S.I. Par 21 3 17370 167 356 148 328 131 316 7 114 4 32 4 5 191371 177 356 155 331 137 5 298 3 43 5 1 373536 354 507 330 488 314 1 440 4 54 3 15459 166 436 147 410 126 392 13 1015 65 4 3 361379 338 359 318 334 303 3 275 4 76 4 13442 336 424 316 397 301 382 15 2545 7 149 134 127 111 17 3 8 4 11 372 348 327 313 8 299 277 266 245 11 4 99 4 9 386406 364 369 343 337 320 9 304 4 Out 363030 3212 2860 3019 2674 2826 2520 2508 36 10 104 6 157382 142 360 124 326 111 16 3133 11 114 2 477425 453 399 415 360 391 14 3445 12 123 16 461 122 427 115 412 98 396 12 815 13 135 12 160 474 146 452 131 433 117 18 4043 14 392 368 346 327 2 4 14 4 14 353 306 283 261 15 345 324 311 301 8 4 15 3 18 139 109 105 93 16 362 337 320 308 6 4 16 175 10 182 458 161 437 146 423 127 10 3943 17 184 4 382418 360 373 346 356 325 4 336 4 18 4 82918356 2718 343 2551 317 2403 289 35 In 365948 3127 5578 2894 5225 2701 4923 2515 71 Total CR/SR 7271.2/129 6339 69.4/126 5913 73.0/129 71.1/126 5527 5023
Golf Club Domaine Impérial Villa Prangins 1196 GLAND Tel +41 22 999 06 00 [email protected] www.golfdomaineimperial.com
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ACCOMMODATION
List of Hotels close to Golf Club Domaine Impérial:
Hotel Ambassador Rue St-Jean 26 (à 10 min) 1260 NYON SUISSE Tel. +41 22 994 48 48 [email protected] ______
Hôtel Restaurant Le Real 4* Place de Savoie 1 (à 10 min) 1260 NYON Tel: +41 22 365 85 85 Fax +41 22 365 85 86 [email protected] ______
Hôtel Best Western 3* Les Champs-Blancs (à 15 min) 1279 CHAVANNES-DE-BOGIS (Highway exit Coppet) Tel: +41 22 960.81.81 Fax : +41 22 960.81.82 [email protected] ______
Hôtel-Restaurant La Barcarolle 4* Route de Promenthoux (à 5 min) 1197 PRANGINS Tel: +41 22 365.78.78 [email protected] ______
Hôtel du Golf de Bonmont Château de Bonmont (à 15 min) 1275 CHÉSEREX Tel : +41 22 369.99.60 [email protected] Chambre Supérieur Chambre Deluxe Chambre Junior Suite Grande Suite (65m2) ______
Relais de l’Aérodrome Route de l’aérodrome 1197 PRANGINS Tel : +41 22 365 75 45 [email protected] ______
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CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME (Monday August 3rd : no practice allowed on the course)
DAY 1 - Tuesday August 4
Arrival of Participants All day from 8am Registration at the Tournament Office 1st Practice Round (booking compulsory: [email protected] )
DAY 2 - Wednesday August 5
Arrival of Participants 8am to 12pm Registration at the Tournament Office 2nd Practice Round (booking compulsory: [email protected] ) Opening Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail
DAY 3 - Thursday August 6
1st Round – Stroke Play (2 tee start)
DAY 4 - Friday August 7
2nd Round – Stroke Play (2 tee start) Cut after 36 holes
DAY 5 - Saturday August 8
Final Round Closing Ceremony Cocktail Party
Exact time schedule will be announced at a later date
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CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
ENTRIES The entry forms can be found on the website of the European Golf Association (EGA). All entries and payments must be made via EGA: www.ega-golf.ch > Welcome > Entry Forms (registration deadline: 15.07.2020 at 5pm)
BAG STORAGE A golf bag storage is located at the Clubhouse. It is open daily from 6am to 7.30pm
PRACTICE FACILITIES A practice putting green, bunker practice, short game area and driving range (limited to 200m) are available close to the Clubhouse. Range balls are offered during the practice days and the championship. Pull-trolleys available: CHF 30.- for 5 days or CHF 10.- per day.
PRACTICE ROUNDS The official practice days are Tuesday August 4 and Wednesday August 5. Bookings for practice rounds will open on Tuesday 21 July. Please reserve your tee-time for the practice round directly at the golf club: phone +41 22 999 0 600 or email [email protected]
CATERING The Clubhouse’s restaurant will be available for players and their guests for dining and resting. A daily Players' Menu will be offered for CHF 30.- and will include salad, main course and dessert with water and coffee. The Players' Menu will be served from 11am to 4pm.
SOCIAL EVENTS Wednesday August 5 - Official Opening Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail at the clubhouse. Saturday August 8 - Closing Ceremony followed by Farewell Cocktail Party at the clubhouse.
Exact time schedule will be announced at a later date.
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CLUBHOUSE The Clubhouse with dressing rooms, restaurant etc. will be open daily from 6am on.
DRESS CODE A reasonable standard of dress is expected at all times, both on the course and in the clubhouse. Jeans, sleeveless or collarless shirts and tracksuits are not permitted on the course. Only soft spikes are permitted on the course. Dress code for welcome and farewell cocktail parties is "smart casual".
INFORMATION BOARDS There will be information boards located in the club house. Players should check the information boards at regular intervals as important information will be displayed relating to tee-times, messages etc. The information will also be published on the official event pages of the EGA Website: Mid-Amateur Men: http://www.ega-golf.ch/event/2020-european-mid-amateur-championship Mid-Amateur Ladies: http://www.ega-golf.ch/content/european-mid-amateur-ladies-championship-0
INTERNET ACCESS A complimentary wireless internet access is available in the clubhouse area.
LOCKERS The locker rooms are situated in the clubhouse. A locker for personal belongings will be available to each player.
REGISTRATION AND TOURNAMENT OFFICE Registration is open from Tuesday 4 August 8am to Wednesday 5 August 12pm. Competitors are requested to register at the club house immediately on arrival, but not later than Wednesday 5 August 12pm. A competitor’s failure to meet the deadline or to pre-notify the Committee of his/her pending arrival time may result in the competitor losing his/her starting field place reservation.
TRANSPORTATION There will be no official transportation between airport, hotels and golf club.
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CONTACTS
Organizing Committee:
Golf Club Domaine Impérial Mr Hugo Pichot, Sports Director Villa Prangins 1196 GLAND Tel +41 22 999 0 600 [email protected] www. golfdomaineimperial.com
Swiss Golf Mr Wouter Pijl Place de la Croix-Blanche 19 CH-1066 Epalinges | Switzerland Tel +41 21 785 70 06 [email protected] www.swissgolf.ch
European Golf Association Place de la Croix-Blanche 19 CH-1066 Epalinges | Switzerland Tel +41 21 785 70 60 [email protected] www.ega-golf.ch
You will find all the necessary information regarding the tournament on the official event pages of the EGA Website: Mid-Amateur Men: http://www.ega-golf.ch/event/2020-european-mid-amateur-championship Mid-Amateur Ladies: http://www.ega-golf.ch/content/european-mid-amateur-ladies-championship-0
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RECENT WINNERS
YEAR VENUE MID-AMATEUR MEN MID-AMATEUR LADIES 2019 St Laurence Golf, Finland Richard Heath (AUS) Myrte Eikenaar (NED) 2018 BlackSeaRama GR, Bulgaria Carlos de Corral (ESP) 2017 Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Spain Carlos de Corral (ESP) 2016 GR Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic Marc Mazur (GER) 2015 GC Hubbelrath, Germany Richard Heath (AUS) 2014 Pravets GC, Bulgaria Alexander Koller (GER) 2013 Penati Golf Resort, Slovakia Bertrand Noël (FRA) 2012 Estonian G&CC, Estonia Morten Findsen Schou (DEN) 2011 Sola GC, Norway Marco Willberg (FIN) 2010 Morfontaine, France François Illouz (FRA) 2009 Rio Real (Marbella), Spain Stephen East (ENG) 2008 Postolowo GC, Poland Michael Flindt (DEN) 2007 Golf Club Domaine Impérial, Switzerland Gary Wolstenholme (ENG)
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Swiss Golf thanks our Partners for their kind support of the event:
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