The 2011 Eves 5 Course Classic will be played from 31 January - 4 February 2011 and the Entry Fee is $180, the same as 2010. Entry Forms are being printed and Entries will be accepted from mid-June 2010.
ABOUT THE EVES 5 COURSE CLASSIC
In
February of each year, one of the worlds largest individual
stableford tournaments draws keen club golfers from New Zealand
and abroad to play in a 90 hole stableford competition played
on five superb championship courses in the glorious
weather of the sub-tropical Western
Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. The field of 480 players is drawn into
four equal groups, and play a different course each day. The
host courses of Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Omokoroa, Omanu and Te Puke are within a 30 minute
drive of the Tauranga City central UBD and airport, and an hour
from Rotorua and two hours from Auckland. All participants enjoy a fantastic week of golf and social activities and the best weather that the Western Bay of Plenty can provide.
2010 Tournament
Dates - The 2011 Eves 5-Course Classic will be played
from Monday 31 January to Friday 4 February.
Entries - The entry form is now available as a download from this website and entries are now being accepted. An entry form will also be mailed to the last known address of players in the most recent Eves 5-Course Classic, plus any players who have registered their interest with the Tauranga Golf Club.
Limitation
on Entries - The field will be limited to the first 480 paid entries. The Match Committee reserves the right to
refuse any entry without having to state a reason for doing
so. A reserve list will be maintained on this website once the entry limit has been reached.
Entry
Fee - The entry fee for the tournament is NZ$180 inclusive of Goods and Services Tax, 2's, and daily and overall
prizes. Entry Fees can be direct credited to our bank account, details of which are on the Entries web page.
Eligibility - The tournament is open to amateur golfers who are full financial
members of golf clubs affiliated to NZ Golf. Entries from overseas players will also be accepted provided they are affiliated to their national golfing organisation. From this year, all players are required to show evidence of a minimum of 20 rounds played prior to the commencement of the tournament (this can be supplied on entry by way of a scoring record from the players home club) and the Tournament Director may refuse any entry or amend a players handicap index if this condition is not met.
Handicap
Limits - The maximum handicap Index is 36.4 for men
and women.
Rules - The rules for the tournament will be the R&A Rules of
Golf, plus any Local Rules in force at participating clubs.
Competition - The tournament is a 90 hole stableford competition played
18 holes each day. Prizes will be presented for daily rounds
and series aggregate points in three mens and two womens handicap division.
ABOUT THE WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY REGION
When English navigator Captain James Cook sailed into the region
in 1769 aboard the Bark HMS Endeavour he was so impressed he aptly
named the area The Bay of Plenty. The region is still living up
to it's name and is one of the country's preferred holiday
destinations surrounded by over 100kms of glittering white
sand, crystal clear, rolling surf beaches, beautiful harbours
and an unbeatable lifestyle.
Located on
the East Coast of New Zealand’s beautiful North Island,
the Bay of Plenty offers so much choice. Head for the coast
and take the opportunity to surf, fish, hire a boat or just
dig your toes in the sand and read your book. Drive inland
to explore untouched New Zealand forests; discover the charms
of inland towns, restful harbour sanctuaries and fresh, tumbling
river waters. In the Bay of Plenty there is something for
everyone.
Everything you
need for your ultimate holiday can be found here - sun, surf
and seaside cafes, golf courses, endless amounts of activities
and attractions or in the heart of Tauranga City here are a
plethora of bars, restaurants and specialty stores so you can
party or shop 'til you drop'. The
pace of life can be leisurely here in the Bay of Plenty. Take
the time to sample fresh fruit and vegetables bought from stalls
along the road side, chat to the locals and feel yourself unwind.Or
if you’re an adrenaline junkie, the region has plenty of
thrill seeker activities on offer. Experience jet boating, sky
diving, white water rafting, 4WD escapades or take the
whole family to an adventure park for a big day out.Whether
you’re looking to experience New Zealand’s natural
wonders, enjoy the vibrancy of cafes, restaurants and shopping
or relaxing on beaches, the Bay of Plenty has it all, and the
Eves 5-Course Golf Classic is a great way to start your holiday
at the height of the New Zealand summer. $160 to play five championship
rated courses over a week of superb competition with like-minded
golfers has got to be the deal of the century - Register
with us NOW.
2011 5 Course Classic proudly sponsored by:
