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Dominican Republic November 8th - 15th, 2008 5 rounds of golf (1 practice round and 4 tournament rounds)
Welcome to the 2nd annual Punta Cana Open in the sensational Dominican Republic.
Dust off those clubs in the cupboard and hit the range as you won’t want to miss this early season “fun in the sun” tournament!
This wonderful tournament attracted golfers from all over the world last year including; the US, Spain, Brazil and the UK. Now it’s your turn! Golf: Cocotal Golf & Country Club Six-time Spanish Champion, Jose "Pepe" Gancedo, designed Cocotal by following the lay of the land, using the natural terrain to provide a route easily remembered long after the player finishes. The trademarks of the course include strategically placed trees, bunkers, mounds, gently rolling terrain and generous fairways. Cocotal is a great challenge for low-handicapped golfers, while beginners and intermediate players can continually improve their game. La Cana La Cana Golf Course is one of the most beautiful and most challenging golf courses in the Caribbean. P. B. Dye designed this spectacular seaside golf course. 14 holes feature breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, and 4 holes play along the ocean itself. P. B. Dye has designed each hole to present its own unique challenge: sometimes infuriating but always memorable!
Punta Espada Punta Espada (located inside Cap Cana) was designed by Jack Nicklaus and is the first of three golf courses to be designed in Cap Cana by “The Bear”. The magnificent course is beautifully integrated into the existing landscape of Cap Cana which includes the breath taking views of the Caribbean ocean, huge bluffs and waterways. 9 holes situated directly on the ocean side and all 18 holes with unique ocean views, makes this championship golf course memorable. Punta Espada will only be open to the public for 2 years after which it will close. Now is your ONLY chance to play at the fantastic Punta Espada golf course. Palmera Sales & Golf Manager, former PGA professional says, “Punta Espada is breathtaking, mind blowing, and will be known the world over. I am positive this course will host many PGA tournaments in the future.”
Punta Blanca The architect and famous champion has designed this challenging course. The course plays through natural wetland areas with large waste bunkers and big lakes naturally built into the tropical vegetation. The course offers various playing options and is planted with Paspalum grass.
Accommodations: The hotel is located directly on the beach just 20 minutes away from the Punta Cana International Airport. As part of the Meliá All-Inclusive group of hotels, Meliá Caribe Tropical sets the standard for all-inclusive hotels in Punta Cana. A choice of location within the resort: Meliá Caribe Tropical (5-star all inclusive resort) OR the Meliá Caribe Tropical Royal Service (the newest luxury addition to the 5 star all-inclusive Sol Meliá Caribe Tropical Resort) in Deluxe Jr. Suites, Jr. Suites and Master Suites!
Over the last few years, Punta Cana has become the beach lover's capital in the Caribbean. The beach at Meliá Caribe Tropical is simply spectacular, and is only one of the resort's many impressive features. The resort has over a dozen restaurants to choose from so you can have a wide variety of international dining experiences during your stay. Meliá Caribe Tropical is located 20 minutes (12 miles) from Punta Cana International Airport.
Price per person, sharing room: Deluxe Junior Suite Double room: USD $1,999
Royal Service Junior Suite
Royal Service Master Suite
Price includes 7 nights’ accommodations with all meals and drinks (resort), green fees for 5 rounds of golf as detailed, carts at all courses except the practice round where a cart fee of $35 is applicable. Caddie fee at Punta Espada is included but not the caddie tip. Opening ceremony with cocktails and final night Gala dinner with Golf Awards Presentation. All transportation to from airport, golf courses etc. Not included: airfare, entrance tax ($20), items of a personal nature, food and drink outside the resort. Players must have an official handicap.
Payment: Deposit of 10% at time of booking with the balance due 60 days prior to travel.
Cancellation policy
Who can participate?
Tournament Format:
In case of a tie for the 1st place, there will be a sudden death play-off on the 18th hole. The players will keep on playing the 18th hole until a winner has been found. In the sudden death play-off, the players will play from the assigned handicaps.
Other ties will be resolved according to the mathematical method: Last 36 holes, last 18 holes, last 9 holes, last 6 holes, last 3 holes, last hole and if still no winner has been found, the player with the lowest handicap will be announced as the winner.
If a player has not completed a hole in 9 strokes, the player must pick up the ball, and write 10 on the score card.
The tournament will be played according to the rules of golf from Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews with the additional local rules from the courses.
The referee’s decision is final according to rule 34.2.
The golf courses The tournament consists of 4 rounds at 4 different championship golf courses:
All participants will have the possibility of 1 practice round at Cocotal Golf & Country Club on November 15. For the practice round, the golf cart is NOT included and will cost US$ 35,00 per person. Reservations must be done in advance by e-mail to Palmera Destination Services on info@palmera-golf.com to guarantee your tee-time.
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