TOURNAMENT FIELD SIZE
Total Field Size 144:
- 30 players Alps Tour Exemption till end of 2002 (Cat 1 & 2)
- 48 players Alps Tour (10 Austria, 8 Switzerland, 20 Italy, 10 Morocco)
- 54 Players National Field (with wild card pro & amateur)
- 12 Wild Card Promoter

FORMAT
72 Holes Stroke Play / 18 holes a day. Cut after the second Round:
- The 40 first professionals and ties for the 40th place
- Amateurs who qualify in the top 40 or ties, will be added to the field
In case of a tie for the 1st place after completion of the 72 holes, sudden-death play-off will decide.

ENTRY & REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Entries for the Open de Bordeaux close on Thursday 22nd April – 6.00 pm
All competitors must register their intention to play Tuesday 4th May 6.00 pm local times with
Tournament Office on site.
Entry fee : 70€

PRACTICE
The course will be available for practice on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 (8.00 am at 4.30 pm).
No practice Wednesday (pro-am).
Practice times must booked through the Tournament Office.
- Monday & Tuesday 8.00 am 8.00 pm

Practice Range opening times are:
Wednesday to Sunday 1 hour prior to the first tee time to 8.00 pm
A card for the balls will be given to you in the reception of the golf against a pledge
(20 € cash or check).
Woods will be forbidden

PRO-AM
The tournament Pro-Am will take place on Wednesday 5th May.
A total of 30 or 35 professionals will compete 8 spots for Alps Tour player will be reserved.
The Pro-Am prize fund: 3 000 €

MEDICAL
Doctor on call.

CADDIES & TROLLEY PULLERS
Possibility to have caddy, and should be booked with the club in advance.
Please call :
Paul (caddy master) :+33 (0)5 56 50 92 72
.They are approximately 80 trolleys available on site (free).

PRIZE MONEY
. Tournament prize money will be paid from the PGA France head office after the event.
. There is a withholding tax of 15% for non-residents + 2,5% for the French PGA.
. Please find attached a prize fund breakdown.

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
By Car : please find enclosed the map
By Plane : International Bordeaux Mérignac Airport, 15 minutes
By Train : TGV railway station of Bordeaux (TGV). Stations 15 minutes

TOURNAMENT STAFF
Tournament Director: Jean-Bertrand de Bouyn Referee : Bernard Waeselynck
Tournament Assistant: Agnès Sallandrouze Referee : Laurent Heutte
Secretary Recorder: Rénald Meunier Press Officer : Agathe Seron (France Pro Golf Tour)
Communication: Julie Gillot (France Pro Golf Tour)
Promoter: Jean-Charles Cambon (France Pro Golf Tour)