2012 Solar Golf Ryder Cup Cup: Europe vs. USA. Pattaya 7 & 9 November
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It will not have escaped your attention that there is a minor tournament taking place in USA this weekend. Your time may be spent riveted to the second greatest team golf event but then your thoughts will turn to the real thing – the 2012 Solar Ryder Cup scheduled to take place in Pattaya on 7th and 9th November! You may have already registered or maybe you are still thinking of entering so here are the details.
The 11th Solar Golf Ryder Cup competition will take place at St. Andrews 2000 (4 ball and Scramble) on Wednesday 7th November and Burapha Golf Club (singles) on Friday 9th November. This historic event sees USA with 5 victories to Europe 4 with 1 draw. Will this be Europe’s year?
Programme
Sunday 4th November – Registration evening at FLB Bar on Walking Street. You can register and pay between 8pm and 10pm. Drinking practice session will commence at 8pm.
Monday 5th November – Practice round at either Burapha or St. Andrews. I will decide on the venue after consultation with the captains. Captains will select the teams and announce them after golf.
Wednesday 7th November – Ryder Cup Day One at St. Andrews 2000. 2 way start at 11.30 am. 9 holes four ball and 9 holes Texas scramble – 2 player teams.
Friday 9th November – Ryder Cup Day Two at Burapha. 2 way start at 10.30am. 18 holes singles competition played in groups of 4. 2 x 9 holes matches will be played with the opponents switching after 9 holes. A celebration party will take place at Burapha Golf Club right after the golf with a pig roast and poolside buffet. We will lay on a barrel of beer and lots of food around 17.00 when everyone has showered and changed. The trophy presentation will take place in FLB Bar later in the evening and will continue long into the night.
How to Enter
To enter the event, please email [email protected] and let us know your shirt size, handicap and nationality. “Neutrals” will be allocated to teams to even up the numbers. The event is limited to 48 players so please register early. We will have a wait list in case of cancellations or no shows.
We extend a very warm welcome to everyone and I know that there will be a number of new players this year.
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