NORTHERN IRELAND OPEN
CLUTCH Pro Tour Event & DP World/LET/LPGA Qualifier (ISPS World Invitational)
LEADING 2 MALE PLAYERS & LEADING FEMALE PLAYER EARN STARTS AT THE DP WORLD/LET/LPGA ISPS HANDA WORLD INVITATIONAL IN AUGUST 2022
Limited to 104 pro's. The format is 1 pro, 1 amateur who will play together in a "Dunhill Links" style format. You can enter individually (and we will pair you up) or as a team of 2.
VIEW PRESS RELEASE HERE | www.niopen.golf
TOURNAMENT DATES: Monday 4th to Wednesday 6th July
VENUES: Day 1 Cairndhu | Day 2 Castle Rock | Day 3 Galgorm Castle
TEE-TIMES: From 8am each day
VENUE INFO: www.cairndhugolfclub.co.uk www.castlerockgc.co.uk www.galgormcastle.com
ENTRY FEES:
Pro Entry fee: £300
Elite Amateur Entry Fee: £300 (elite amateurs are eligible to win the TOUR starts but must turn pro to take them up)
Amateur Partner: £225 (all amateurs who are partnering one of the above - note: this category is not eligible for tour starts)
All players guaranteed 6 rounds of golf (3 practice rounds, 3 tournament rounds - see further details below)
Entries accepted individually, or as a team of 2.
Amateurs who are members of either of the 3 host venues can enter at the discounted rate of £150 by emailing the tour directly >> willroebuck@clutchprotour.co.uk (you will be sent a follow-up email with a link to pay by card)
AMATEUR HCP LIMITS: Male 24, Female 36
Entries available either individually or as a pair
PRIZE FUND: £15,000 | view all our prizefund breakdowns
CLOSE OF ENTRIES: 7 days before event at 5pm (all tee-time requests MUST be made BEFORE close of entries)
FORMAT: 54 Holes Strokeplay | Play-off to decide winner & tour starts, if required. All players play at Cairndhu on day 1 (Mon 4th) & Castle Rock on day 2 (Tues 5th). The top 60 pro's and TOP 12 pro-am teams qualify to play at Galgorm Castle on the 3rd and final day (Wed 6th).
For all amateurs & pro's not making the cut, there is a plate competition at Cairndhu on Wednesday 6th July.
POINTS ALLOCATION: 54-Hole Classic-Plus | view full points table
ENTRY CRITERIA: First come, first serve (entries taken in order received)
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Free of charge at all venues for pro's
Please contact Sally at the CLUTCH Pro Tour on barnard@clutchprotour.co.uk to book ALL PRACTICE ROUNDS.
Available windows as follows:
Cairndhu
Friday 1st: 3pm onwards
Saturday 2nd: 4pm onwards
Sunday 3rd: 11.30 onwards
Castlerock
Friday 1st: 3.40-5.40pm
Saturday 2nd: 4.30pm onwards
Sunday 3rd: 1.30 onwards
Monday 4th: 1-4pm
Galgorm
Friday 1st: 4pm onwards
Saturday 2nd: 3.30-6pm
Sunday 3rd: 3pm onwards
Tuesday: 3pm onwards
Times on Friday 1st (PM) may also be available
RANGE: 1 free range token per player on tournament days included
YARDAGE BOOKS: Available to purchase from the relevant Pro Shops
CATERING: Breakfast included
ACCOMMODATION: Please contact each hotel directly to book, quoting NI Open. All hotels located close to Galgorm Castle & approx 25-40 mins drive from Cairndhu and Castle Rock.
Galgorm Resort (contact groups@galgorm.com)
Rates: Single - £245.00 Double occupancy - £245.00
Tullyglass (500 yards from Galgorm clubhouse)
Rates: Single - £90.00 Double occupancy - £130.00
Adair Arms (1.5 miles from Galgorm)
Rates: Single - £92.00, Double occupancy - £115.00
Dunsilly (10 miles from Galgorm)
Rates: Single - £92.00, Double occupancy £115.00
CLUTCH CONTACT:
Tom Hayward - 07766 147753 tomhayward@clutchprotour.co.uk
Will Roebuck - 07732 103984 willroebuck@clutchprotour.co.uk
REGISTRATION IS ON ALL THE TOURNAMENT DAYS - All players must register as soon as they arrive on site
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**There is NO requirement to be a CLUTCH member in order to be eligible to win the TOUR starts