IBGA EVENT - UPCOMING EVENT

NOTE: ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 18th April 2025

Dear Blind/Vision Impaired Golfers,

Blind Golf Australia would like to invite you to 2025 ISPS HANDA Australian Blind Golf Open Championship on the above dates, at The Pat GC Patawalonga Course.

If you are a blind/vision impaired golfer with a certified International Blind Golf Association Handicap/GolfLink Handicap or a B4 classification recognised by Blind Golf Australia/International Blind Golf Association and a valid Sight Classification, you are invited to participate.

This event will be played as a 36 hole stroke event and will be played in conjunction with the 2025 Beyond Blindness BGSA Stableford Championship being played on Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th May 2025 at the same venue.

Entry Fee:

The entry fee for this event is AU$250.00.

The entry fee will cover green fees, lunch for players and caddies, motorized carts, trophies, transport to and from the golf course and accommodation, Meet & Greet function on Tuesday evening, Closing Presentation function on Friday evening, breakfast for 4 days (Wednesday - Saturday) and accommodation for 4 nights (Tuesday - Friday).

You can pay for your entry fee by Cheque, Money Order (to be made payable to Blind Golf Australia), or Electronic Funds Transfer. If you want to pay directly into Blind Golf Australia's Bank Account by Electronic Funds Transfer, our Bank Account details are:

Blind Golf Australia

Westpac Bank

BSB: 033138

ACC: 781154

Reference: Surname/AO

Event Schedule:

Sunday 11th May: Arrive. Settle in to Accommodation

Monday 12th May: Day 1. Beyond Blindness BGSA Stableford Championship

Tuesday 13th May: Day 2. Beyond Blindness BGSA Stableford Championship & Meet and Greet at 6.45 pm at The Glenelg Pier Hotel

Wednesday 14th May: Rest Day. Practice round if requested and/or optional McLaren Vale Winery Tour

Thursday 15th May: Day 1. ISPS HANDA Australian Open

Friday 16th May: Day 2. ISPS HANDA Australian Open. Presentations Dinner at The Glenelg Pier Hotel

Saturday 17th May: Depart

Trophy Presentation:

The presentation ceremony for both events will be held on Friday 16th May as a semi formal Dinner at The Glenelg Pier Hotel.

Trophy Categories:

• Overall Net Champion

• Overall Net Runner-Up

• Overall Gross Champion

• Overall Gross Runner-Up

• B1 Net Champion

• B1 Net Runner-Up

• B1 Gross Champion

• B1 Gross Runner-Up

• B2 Net Champion

• B2 Net Runner-Up

• B2 Gross Champion

• B2 Gross Runner-Up

• B3 Net Champion

• B3 Net Runner-Up

• B3 Gross Champion

• B3 Gross Runner-Up

• B4F Net Champion (provided there are at least 3 participants)

• B4F Gross Champion (provided there are at least 3 participants)

• Ladies Net Champion (provided there are at least 3 participants)

• Ladies Gross Champion (provided there are at least 3 participants)

• Stableford Champion (provided there are at least 3 participants)

Accommodation:

Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites

16 Holdfast Promenade

Glenelg SA 5045

Website: www.oakshotels.com

Accommodation will be provided from Tuesday afternoon until Saturday morning. The rooms are a twin or double share basis, if you require a single room, you will be required to meet an additional supplement of AU$100.00 per room per night. Each room has a kitchen and laundry. The Suites are very close (less than 100 metres) to numerous cafes, restaurants, bars and shops and including The Glenelg Pier Hotel.

VERY IMPORTANT - As we have a Group Booking, please Do NOT contact the Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites to make a booking or try to book online. If you indicate on the Participation Form that you will be staying at the arranged Accommodation, you will have a room. If you have any queries regarding Accommodation, you must contact Graham/Lindsay direct and NOT The Oaks.

Transport:

Players and visiting caddies will be picked up at the Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites each playing day and dropped off after each day's play. Entrants will be required to make their own way to the accommodation to and from the airport as it is only a short distance by taxi or rode share.

Dress Code:

Golf: A collared shirt and neat appropriate clothing are required at all times. Players are allowed to wear running shoes/cross trainers, provided they are in an acceptable condition. Players are also required to ensure that their caddies are dressed appropriately.

Meet & Greet: Smart Casual

Closing Presentation: Semi Formal (lounge suit or tailored jacket, shirt, tie optional, trousers/slacks/tailored chinos and dress shoes or attire of a similar nature).

Black-Out Glasses:

All B1 golfers must be sure to wear Approved Black-Out Glasses.

Please make sure that you are familiar with all Blind Golf Australia/IBGA rules. Visit: WWW.BLINDGOLF.COM.AU

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