| Tournament name : |
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2009 Alfred
Dunhill Championship |
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| Venue : |
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| Leopard Creek, Malelane, South
Africa |
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| Tournament dates : |
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| 10 - 13 December 2009 (Thursday – Sunday) |
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| Pro-am date : |
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| 8 December 2009 (Tuesday) - Strictly by invitation only |
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| Sanctioned by : |
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The Alfred Dunhill Championship will be an official co-sanctioned Order of Merit event on the PGA European Tour and Sunshine Tour. |
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| Official practice round
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| 9 December 2009 (Wednesday) |
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| Pre- Qualifier : |
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| Date: 7 December 2009 (Monday) |
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| Pre-Q venue : |
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| TBC |
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| Prize money : |
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| Total Prize money: € 1 000 000 |
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| Conditions of play
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It will be a 72-hole stroke play championship with 18 holes played each day.
The field will comprise 156 Professionals with 73 allocated to each Tour, and 10 invitations split 5 for Dunhill in consultation with the Sunshine Tour and 5 for Dunhill in consultation with the PGA European Tour.
If a play-off is required, it will be a sudden death over the 18th hole.
Play will be in three-balls on the first two days, and in two-balls on the last two days after the cut.
Play will be in accordance with the Rules of Golf of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, the PGA European Tour and the Sunshine Tour Tournament Rules. |
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| Broadcast : |
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Dates: 10 - 13 December 2009 (Thursday – Sunday)
Broadcaster: MNet SuperSport
Times:
Thursday and Friday 13h30 – 17h30
Saturday and Sunday 12h30 - 16h30 |
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| Sponsors : |
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- Terra Del Capo
- TaylorMade
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government |
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| Public access : |
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Tickets to the public will only be available at the gate of the Leopard Creek. The ticket prices are as follows: |
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| Thursday, 10th of December 2009 |
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R30 |
| Friday, 11th of December 2009 |
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R30 |
| Saturday,
12th of December 2009 |
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R30 |
| Sunday, 13th of December 2009 |
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R30 |
| Full
event ticket (valid for all 4 days) |
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R50 |
| Pensioners
and children under the age of 16 –
entrance is free |
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| Public entrance ticket includes
parking |
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| Public parking : |
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Public parking will be available on the Leopard Creek. The entrance ticket automatically qualifies you to parking on the estate. Please follow directional signage to the parking areas. |
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| Public catering : |
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Public catering will be available during the tournament. The main public catering facility is located in the marquee next to the tournament 9th fairway. A variety of meals, drinks and snacks will be available. |
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| Medical assistance
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Medical Assistance are on site for the duration of the tournament. Noedroep Medical Services are located in the public catering facility located in the marquee next to the tournament 9th fairway,
Please be aware that there are a large variety and number of snakes at Leopard Creek and caution is advised.
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| Heat Precautions: |
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Due to the extreme heat at this time of the year, dehydration is a big risk therefore all precautions need to be taken to consume liquids whilst on the golf course.
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| Sun block : |
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Please ensure you make take the necessary sun protection precautions.
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| Snakes : |
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Please note that there are a large variety of snakes on the property and that the necessary care and caution must be taken.
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