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Tournament name2012 Joburg OpenVenueRoyal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club, Johannesburg, South AfricaTournament dates12th - 15th January 2012Pro-am date11th January 2012 (Wednesday) - Strictly by invitation onlySanctioned byThe Joburg Open will be an official co-sanctioned Order of Merit event on the PGA European Tour and Sunshine Tour.Official practice round date9th January 2012 (Monday)Pre- Qualifier10th January 2012 (Tuesday)Pre-Q venueRoyal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf ClubPrize moneyTotal Prize money: € 1 300 000Conditions of playIt will be a 72-hole stroke play championship with 18 holes played each day. The field will comprise 206 Professionals with 98 allocated to each Tour, and 10 invitations split 5 for Joburg Open in consultation with the Sunshine Tour and 5 for Joburg Open in consultation with the PGA European Tour and 4 allocations for Amateurs. If a play-off is required, it will be a sudden death over the 18th hole. Play will be in three-balls on the first two days off the 1st and 10th from both fields, and in two-balls on the last two days after the cut on the East Course. The cut will be 65 + ties. Play will be in accordance with the Rules of Golf of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, the PGA European Tour and the Sunshine Tour Tournament Rules.BroadcastThursday 12th January SS1 / SS1A / HD1 Friday 13th January SS1 / SS1A / HD1 Saturday 14th January SS1 / SS1A / HD2 Sunday 15th January SS1 / SS1A / HD1 SponsorsCity of JoburgBwired Investec BMW Primedia Outdoor The Pro Shop EOH Legacy Hotels & Resorts Public accessTickets to the public will only be available at the gate of the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Course, from 3 – 16 January. The ticket prices are as follows:
Public entrance ticket includes parking Public parkingPublic parking will be available at Huddle Park. Please follow directional signage to the parking areas.Public cateringPublic catering will be available during the tournament. The main public catering facility is located in the marquee next to the tournament 1st fairway - East Course. A variety of meals, drinks and snacks will be available on sale.Medical assistanceMedical Assistance are on site for the duration of the tournament. The Medical Services are located in the public catering facility located in the marquee next to the tournament on the 1st fairway - East Course.Sun blockPlease ensure you make take the necessary sun protection precautions. |










