TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME
The third World Schools Golf Challenge will be staged in Stellenbosch, Western Province, South Africa from April 24-29, 2011.
HOST CLUBS:Four exceptional quality clubs will host the Tournament. These clubs are listed with further details on the
‘Host Clubs’ page of the website.
SCHEDULE OF PLAYOne round a day will be played at each host club. The format will be a shot-gun start (time to be advised). All teams will receive a copy of the draw and starting times nearer to the tournament.
TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME:Teams must arrive in Stellenbosch on or prior to April 24 and settle into their selected accommodation.
Practice rounds at players expense will be available at host clubs and details about the special tournament rates will be given to teams nearer the tournament.
Sunday April 24 – Mid afternoon the Team Managers Meeting will be held followed by the, Opening Ceremony and Welcome at the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch –which will be the headquarters for the tournament. The Welcome Party will feature traditional South African cultural presentations and entertainment and a buffet - all in the company of young high school golfers from all over the world. Teams who are not staying at the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch will need to arrange their own transfers to and from this function.
Monday April 25 – Teams will make their own arrangements to get to their Host Club for the first round of the 2011 World Schools Golf Challenge. Full clubhouse catering facilities will be available each day of the tournament at each host club. The rest of the day will be at leisure. There will be many optional tours available. Evening at leisure.
Tuesday April 26 – Teams will make their own arrangements to get to their Host Club for the second round of the 2011 World Schools Golf Challenge. The rest of the day is at leisure or to experience one of the local excursion options.
Wednesday April 27 – Rest day – teams can take the opportunity to explore this fascinating region.
Thursday April 28 – Teams will make their own arrangements to get to their Host Club for the third round of the 2011 World Schools Golf Challenge.
Friday April 29 – Teams will make their own arrangements to get to their Host Club for the final round of the World Schools Golf Challenge. Early evening teams, parents, school staff and supporters will make their own way to the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch for the Finale prizegiving dinner – a memorable and spectacular way to wind up a great week of golf in South Africa. The dinner will include the best in South African food and of course the prizegiving and announcement of the teams who will take the silverware away in 2011.
Saturday April 30 – Its time to say farewell to Stellenbosch and all your new found friends. Teams will make their own arrangements for transfer to the airport or their post tournament tour.
A programme of special activities is being developed for parents, school staff and supporters accompanying the teams. This programme will include optional tours, shopping excursions and golf outings and details will be advised as teams enter.