1 The Bulgarian Golf Association Invites you to the 10 th Anniversary President’s CUP in Abu Dhabi After this year’s Cup played over the challenging Dubai courses, we are excited to announce Abu Dhabi as the host of the 10th Anniversary President’s Cup in 2015. With the fact that visas are no longer required, with the convenient flights of Wizz Air, the excellent weather for this time of year and two top-rated golf courses, it’s a fitting way to celebrate our 10th year. Besides offering unforgettable golfing experience, Abu Dhabi is also a great destination for the wives and girlfriends to go shopping or sightseeing and it is only 45 minutes away from Dubai. For this year’s tournament we are offering the option of two top class hotels. Please note, that there is a dead- line for signing up to secure the tee times reserved and the hotel rooms blocked. We will appreciate your reply by Wednesday, 17th December, along with an initial deposit for confirmation of your participation. Flights can be booked directly online with Wizz Air or through your travel agent, as well as other airlines of your choice. We are at your disposal for any further information. Kind regards, The BGA Team
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The Bulgarian Golf Association Invites you to the 10th Anniversary President’s CUP
in Abu DhabiAfter this year’s Cup played over the challenging Dubai courses, we are excited to announce Abu Dhabi as the host of the 10th Anniversary President’s Cup in 2015. With the fact that visas are no longer required, with the convenient flights of Wizz Air, the excellent weather for this time of year and two top-rated golf courses, it’s a fitting way to celebrate our 10th year.Besides offering unforgettable golfing experience, Abu Dhabi is also a great destination for the wives and girlfriends to go shopping or sightseeing and it is only 45 minutes away from Dubai.For this year’s tournament we are offering the option of two top class hotels. Please note, that there is a dead-line for signing up to secure the tee times reserved and the hotel rooms blocked. We will appreciate your reply by Wednesday, 17th December, along with an initial deposit for confirmation of your participation. Flights can be booked directly online with Wizz Air or through your travel agent, as well as other airlines of your choice.We are at your disposal for any further information.
Kind regards, The BGA Team
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Crowne Plaza Yas Island � � � � Set along the Links Championship Golf Course on Yas Island, this luxurious hotel features a 25-metre out-door pool with sun-lounger terrace. It offers spacious guestrooms with balconies, and free Wi-Fi.Rooms at Crowne Plaza Yas Island feature elegant décor and spacious working areas. They include satellite TV and tea-and-coffee facilities. Some rooms include a separate living area.Crowne Plaza offers a variety of restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy Lebanese cuisine at Barouk, or visit Stills which serves a wide variety of international draught beer. All day dining is available at Jing Asia. The hotel also has a pool bar, sun downer and lobby lounge.The hotel has a state-of-the-art gym which includes a squash court and steam rooms. In the evening the ho-tel provides live entertainment.Crowne Plaza Yas Island is located 8.5 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Yas Waterworld and Yas Beach are a few minutes away. Free private parking is possible on site.Hotel Page - http://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza
THE HOTELS
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Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel � � � � �The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel features a unique design, set half on land and half on water. It includes 11 dining options and modern rooms with mood lighting and free internet.The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel's stylish rooms all feature an LCD TV, an iPod docking station and floor-to-ceiling windows.The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel's guests can enjoy on-site evening entertainment. The spa is designed as a traditional hammam (public bath) and includes 2 rooftop swimming pools with sunset views.The Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel is connected to mainland Abu Dhabi by a bridge and is only a a 10-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and a 15-minute drive from the center of Abu Dhabi.An 18-hole golf course and the Yas Mall are within walking distance of the hotel.Hotel Page - http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/abudhabi
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Yas Links Abu DhabiYas Links Abu Dhabi combines stunning scenery with the thrill of links golf ’s ultimate test: uneven fairways, pot bunkers and unpredictable wind conditions. With its proximity to Abu Dhabi city, Yas Links is the perfect place to get away from it all and experience Yas Island’s natural beauty while enjoying a state of the art golf course.Challenge your golfing skills on the magnificent 18 hole championship course, relax in the club house's sig-nature infinity pool overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the greens of the Academy 9.Yas Links is an award-winning golf course designed by Kyle Philips, ranked 24th World’s best Golf courses outside the USA (Golf Digest USA, 2012). https://www.yaslinks.com/
THE GOLF COURSES
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Abu Dhabi Golf Club An oasis of tranquility carved out of the desert, Abu Dhabi Golf Club offers one of the most luxurious golf resort experiences in the Middle East.The 27-hole championship course weaves through undulating terrain that features pockets of palms, orna-mental trees and shrubs, as well as seven spectacular saltwater lakes. The par-72, 7,334-yard Championship course provides a tough-but-fair challenge with 18 holes of lush fairways, strategically placed bunkers and generous greens. The 3,299-yard, par-36 nine is more forgiving, making it an enjoyable experience for all players, especially those new to the game.http://www.adgolfclub.com/
THE GOLF COURSES
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Acommodation & GolfCrowne Plaza
Yas Island ****Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi
Hotel *****Single Golfer 1,760 € 2,033 €
Two Golfers Sharing per Person 1,455 € 1,582 €Golfer and Non-Golfer Sharing per Couple 2,326 € 2,578€
GOLFER PACKAGE INCLUDES:· Welcome cocktail party at BGA Headquarters. Draw of the team· Comfortable high class bus transfer on arrival and departure and from the hotel to the golf courses· 5 nights in a single or double room (Bed and Breakfast)· 4 rounds of golf – 2 round at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and 2 rounds at Yas Links Golf Club· All rounds include shared buggy· Use of golf driving range (included balls)· 10th Anniversary Dinner Monday night 2nd March· Golfers Gift Bag
NON-GOLFER PACKAGE INCLUDES:· Welcome cocktail party at BGA Headquarters· Comfortable high class bus transfer on arrival and departure· 5 nights in a single or double room (Bed and Breakfast)· 10th Anniversary Dinner Monday night 2nd March
Flights**The cost of the flight is not included in the package. Each participant should book their tickets.Sofia – Dubai - Wizz Air Flight on 26th February 2015 (W64429) Dubai – Sofia – Wizz Air Flight on 3rd March 2015 (W64430)
Valid passport for minimum 6 months from the date of entry required.A non-refundable deposit of 50% is payable by Wednedsy, December 17th 2014.
PACKAGE
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ITINERARYTHURSDAY, 26th OF FEBRUARY
11:30 Check-in at the airport for flight Sofia – Dubai 13:35 Departure from Sofia to Dubai20:30 Arrival at Dubai International Airport 20:40 Coach transfer to the official hotelsEvening at leisure
FRIDAY, 27th OF FEBRUARY13:00 Round I of the 10th BGA President’s Cup, Abu Dhabi Golf ClubEvening at leisure
SATURDAY, 28th OF FEBRUARY07:30 Round II of the 10th BGA President’s Cup, Abu Dhabi Golf ClubEvening at leisure
SUNDAY, 1st OF MARCHLeisure Day
MONDAY, 2nd OF MARCH09:20 Round III of the 10th BGA President’s Cup – Yas Links Golf Club 19:00 10th Anniversary Dinner
TUESDAY, 3rd OF MARCH8:00 Final Round of the 10th BGA President’s Cup – Yas Links Golf Club15:oo Trophy Presentation18:00 Coach transfer from the hotel to the airport 19:00 Check-in at the airport for the flight to Sofia 00:35 Arrival in Sofia
Notes:Players that decide not to fly Wizz Air flight & choose another airline will be offered special rates for airport transfers on request.Draws and tee times for each round will be displayed on the Hotel notice board and at the Club House by 19:00 each day.
Format of the competitionThe players in 10th Presidents Cup will be devided in three handicap categories and will compete against players in the same handicap group. A division – 0 – 12 HandicapB division – 13 – 19 HandicapC division – 20 – 28 Handicap
FOURSOMESIn the “foursome” format, a pair from each team competes against each other (for example, Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker vs. Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell).Each team alternates shots in the foursome format. That is, Tiger would drive off the tee, then Stricker would hit the second shot, then Tiger would have the third shot, and so on and so forth. On the next hole the other player must play the tee shot and so on.
FOURBALLThe “fourball” format is the same, except for one minor wrinkle: no alternate shots. Each player from each team plays the hole himself. Each team takes the best score and puts it up against the best score of the other team.
SINGLE MATCHESTraditional one-on-one match-play format
HANDICAPSFoursomes - The side with the higher sum of the playing handicaps of the partners receives 1/2 of the full difference between the aggregate handicap of each side (0.5 is rounded upwards).Fourball - The player with the lowest playing handicap, who must play off scratch, must concede handicap strokes to the three other players based on 90 % of the difference between the playing handicaps.Singles – The difference from the players handicaps (For two golfers, the lower handicap is subtracted from the higher. The difference is allocated to the most difficult holes, one stroke per hole. For example, if Player A has a handicap of 10 and Player B has a 15 handicap, the difference is five strokes. Player B may subtract one stroke per hole for each of the five most difficult holes on the course. The player with the lowest net score wins the hole.)
