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IBGA EVENT

Scandinavian Blind Golf Open 2023

2023 SCANDINAVIAN OPEN BLIND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

14 - 16 August 2023

Sollentuna Golf Club, Stockholm Sweden

SBGA will be hosting the Scandinavian Blind Golf Open from 14 - 16 August 2023.

This 36 hole event will take place at Sollentuna Golf Club, Stockholm Sweden.

We would like to invite international and local players to apply for entry to this event.

At this first-time occasion, the entry fee (150€) will be covered by the local organization.

Schedule of the Week

• Sunday 13th August:- Arrive at Arlanda International Airport

• Monday 14th August:- Practice Round

• Tuesday 15th August:- 1st Round of Championship

• Wednesday 16th August:- 2nd Round of Championship

• Gala Dinner and Prize-giving

• Thursday 17th August:- Departure

Play will be in pairs. The Rules of Golf and Modifications for Blind Golfers will apply.

A Referee will be available, and their decision will be final. There will also be a club member in each pair to provide guidance and support during every round.

Transport and Accommodation

Players should fly into Arlanda Airport.

There is a taxi rank immediately outside arrivals at a cost of around 35€ to the hotel.

Accommodation will be for free, and will be at the Scandic Star Hotel, Sollentuna.

A suburban station is just outside of the hotel. Transport to and from the hotel to the golf course will be provided by the transport company Samtrans. All travels to and from the golf course will be provided free of charge.

For people who want to stay addition nights to explore Stockholm, a special hotel deal has been agreed with the hotel.

Meals

Meals provided:-

• Breakfasts: 14th - 17th (at hotel)

• Lunches: lunches at Sollentuna Golf Club 14th - 16th of August

• Closing Dinner: Evening of August 16th

The Course

The course's location and good quality make it one of Stockholm's most popular and well-visited courses. SoGK is in Rotebro, 20 km north of Stockholm City and is a moderately difficult park course in a scenic setting.

The course dates from 1967, designed by course architect Nils Sköld, and the club was elected to the Swedish Golf Association in 1969 as golf club no. 112.

Your Playing Handicap will be based on the WHS Handicap Index or if you do not have a WHS Handicap Index you will use your IBGA Index.

You should let us know your WHS ID.

The Course is a Par 72.

The competition will be played from tee 54 (5284 meters) for men and tee 49 (4939 meters) for ladies.

The practice area will be free of charge for players.

At this moment, we can only confirm a limited numbers of Golf buggies will be available free of charge (normally 30€/round), for reservation, please see entry form.

Tournament

We plan to offer the following prizes:-

• Best Gross: B1, B2 and B3

• Best Net: B1, B2 and B3

• Overall Net (all players combined): 1st, 2nd and 3rd

• Women's Gross and Net: Winner (only if there are 2 or more entrants)

• Stableford Division: Winner

Should two or more players tie for a particular prize the countback to determine the winner will be based on the approved IBGA countback procedure.

Additional prizes for spectacular achievements during the competition will also be presented.

Organizing Committee

On behalf of the Organizing Committee:- Michael Burman, Björn Waldemarsson and Anders Hållbro: "We Welcome You to this Event!"

Välkommen/Welcome/Willcommen/Bienvenidos!

INITIAL ENTRY FORM

Closing Date 28th of February

DOWNLOAD INFORMATION SHEET AND ENTRY FORM

Please complete the information requested in the blocks provided and return by e-mail by no later than 28th of February to Anders Hållbro: anders.hallbro@gmail.com

Note: You will be contacted by BGS shortly after the closing date for initial entries to confirm your place in the 2023 Scandinavian Open.

If you need further information about the venue, please contact Michael Burman at michael.burman55@gmail.com - PLEASE DO NOT SEND ENTRY FORMS to this email address.