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The Dubai Desert Classic Tournament Experience Pro-Am 30Th January – 6Th February 2021 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates The Dubai Desert Classic Tournament Experience Pro-Am 30th January – 6th February 2021 Dubai, The United Arab Emirates The PGA in England & Wales (North) Email: [email protected] or [email protected] for more information. ® PGA is a registered trademark of the Professional Golfers’ Association Limited. PGA North – Pleasington Golf Club – Pleasington Lane – Pleasington – Blackburn – BB2 5JF T: +44 (0) 1204 496137 W: www.pga.info – e: [email protected] Information 30 January – 6 February 2021 Dubai, The United Arab Emirates Package includes: - 7 nights in a twin room with breakfast at the 5* Media Rotana Hotel.*excludes tourism tax All airport and golf transfers. Final round tickets to the 2021 Dubai Desert Classic European Tour event at The Majlis Course. 4 rounds of Tournament golf including Trump International Dubai, Dubai Hills, The Earth course (Home of the European Tour Race to Dubai Finals) & The Majlis Course (3 days after the final round) Gala Dinner & prize presentation including 3 hours of free drinks. PGA Tournament Controller Albatross Event Officials Free Range Balls at all venues Buggies included at all venues 50% OFF drinks daily in Nelson’s Bar (located at the hotel) Professional prize fund: £10,000 with £3000 1st place (based on 20 teams) Leading Senior Professional £500 bonus Fantastic Amateur prizes including daily spot prizes Price Amateur Tournament entry fees: £1995 per amateur (Flights NOT included) £300 deposit required per amateur/ £300 deposit per team Professional Entry fee: £200 – payable with team deposit ITINERARY Saturday 30th Depart UK. Transfer and check in to 5* Media Rotana Hotel. Sunday 31st Final Round tickets to the 2021 Dubai Desert Classic, Majlis Course Monday 1st 1st Round – Trump International Dubai Tuesday 2nd 2nd Round – Dubai Hills GC by Jumeirah Wednesday 3rd 3rd Round – The Majlis Course, Emirates GC. Thursday 4th Final Round – Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates. Prize presentation & Gala Dinner Friday 5th Free day. Extra golf available Saturday 6th Players depart UAE – transfers to airport included. 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All room upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking Payment by Debit/Credit Card by Phone: Albatross Events; Andrew (07882151640) or Martyn (07974013463); PGA North (01204 496137) Payment by cheques made payable to ‘Albatross Golf Events’ Pro-Am Tournament entry fee deposit of £300 per amateur is required to hold the booking with the final balance being payable 6 weeks prior to the departure date. Full payment is required if booking is made less than 13 weeks before departure. Upon receipt of entry, a written confirmation will be issued. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all passport, visa and health requirements. It is your responsibility to check current regulations and if our company incurs fines or surcharges as a result of your negligence you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly. We accept responsibility for all parts of the event as described in our literature and agree to supply such to a reasonable standard. 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