Car Park Competitors may use the main car park. The Scottish Golf Union and Prestwick Golf Club cannot accept responsibility for any damage to cars.
Catering Catering will be available between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm in the Cardinal Area on the first floor. All catering is at the competitor's expense. There will be no catering available on Saturday 28 July.
Clubhouse The clubhouse will open each day at 6.00am. Competitors, families and guests may use of clubhouse facilities. Casual wear is acceptable but must be smart. THE WEARING OF JEANS, DENIM TROUSERS, SHORTS, SLEEVELESS OR COLLARLESS SHIRTS, SHELL SUITS AND TRAINING SHOES IS NOT PERMITTED. Shorts are permitted if tailored. Competitors under the age of 18 shall not purchase alcoholic drinks.
MOBILE PHONES ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE CLUBHOUSE AND ON THE COURSE.
Changing facilities are available in the Gents and Visitors Locker Rooms where showers and towels are available.
Caddie Cars, Yardage Books and Caddies The professional’s shop has a limited number of caddie cars available for hire. Yardage books will be available from the professional’s shop. Caddies are available if booked in advance by telephoning 01292 477404.
Course & Play Competitors must report to the Championship Mobile Office at least 30 minutes prior to their starting times that are shown in the official draw sheet.
Each competitor will be issued with a copy of the local rules, pin positions and pace of play guidelines when registering at the Championship Mobile Office.
COMPETITORS MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICIAL STARTER AT THE FIRST TEE 5 MINUTES BEFORE THEY ARE DUE TO PLAY. Competitors are reminded that late arrival at the first tee will result in disqualification as no provision has been made under Rule 6-3.
THE WEARING OF JEANS, DENIM TROUSERS, SHORTS, SLEEVELESS OR COLLARLESS SHIRTS, SHELL SUITS AND TRAINING SHOES IS NOT PERMITTED. Shorts are permitted if tailored.
When a match is over, play must stop and the winner report the result without undue delay to the official recorder situated in the Championship Mobile Office.
Etiquette In the interests of all, players should play without delay, leave a bunker as you would expect to find them and replace divots.
Insurance The entry fee includes cover in respect of competitors legal liability in the event of injury to another person or damage to a third party property. An excess of £15 will apply.
Practice The club has very kindly granted courtesy of the course for one practice round on either Saturday 28 (after 3pm) or Sunday 29 July. Competitors unable to practice within the official practice periods may arrange an alternative time but will be charged a green fee of £110. Bookings for practice times must be made in advance by telephoning Prestwick GC on 01292 477404.
Competitors may access the practice ground that is a short car drive away, practice balls will be available free of charge.
PRACTICE BALLS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE RANGE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. ANY PLAYER FOUND GUILTY OF THIS ACTION WILL BE LIABLE TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE.
Competitors may use the club’s practice facilities outwith these times by supplying own practice balls.
General Practice Conditions Competitors may play from the Championship Tees. Except in accordance with the Rules of Golf, a competitor in a practice round must not have more than one ball in play. Exception - if a player misses a green with his approach shot, he may play one additional shot.
Presentation Bronze medals will be presented to the losing Semi-Finalists at the close of play on Friday 3 August. The Championship trophy and Finalist medals will be presented at the close of play on Saturday 4 August. Medal winners are expected to attend the relevant prizegiving.
Responsibility Prestwick Golf Club and the Scottish Golf Union do not accept responsibility for players’ property during the Championship or on the days when practice is permitted.
Accommodation NORTH BEACH HOTEL OLD COURSE HOTEL GOLF VIEW 5/7 Links Road 13 Links Road 17 Links Road Prestwick Prestwick Prestwick KA9 1QG KA9 1QG
Official Websites www.scottishgolfunion.org www.prestwickgc.co.uk www.alliedsurveyors.com
Directions Take A77 from Glasgow - follow Prestwick Airport signs - pass Airport (straight through at small roundabout - third exit at main roundabout - turn right at traffic lights 800 yards after roundabout. Club is 400 yards down road on right hand side.