World Golf Championships: 2005 Algarve World Cup in Portugal
DATES: Nov. 15-20, 2005
VENUE: Victoria Clube de Golfe-Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
The Victoria Clube de Golfe Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, is the most recent Course to be opened to the public in the Algarve. Laid out on virtually flat terrain covering some 90 hectares it includes a series of constructed mounds specially landscaped to emulate the outline of inland hills on the horizon – a feature that enriches the course with a sense of movement and harmony.
PAR/LENGTH: Par: 36-36-72
Metres: Front: 3,327 Back: 3,233 Total: 6,560
SCHEDULE:
| Monday 14th November | Players Registration Practice day for professionals 08.30-17.00 |
| Tuesday 15th November | Players Registration Practice day for Professionals 08.30-17.00 |
| Wednesday 16th November | Players Registration Practice day for Professionals 08.30-17.00 |
| Thursday 17th November | First day of Championship
Start times 08.45 - 11.00 Fourball |
| Friday 18th November | Second day of Championship
Start times 10.00 - 11.50 Foursomes |
| Saturday 19th November |
Third day of Championship |
| Sunday 20th November |
Final day of Championship
Prize giving Ceremony on 18th Green |
| Monday 21st November | All Amateur Competition Victoria Clube de Golf: Time TBC Course set-up as per final day of Championship |
TICKET PRICES:
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Practice days: |
Euros 7.00 |
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Championship days: |
Euros 15.00 |
| Championship Club | Euros 75.00 (Season pass for all 6 days) |
| Discounts: 20 Season Tickets or more |
15% discount (only Championship Club) |
| Age policy: 16 years old or under |
free accompanied by paying adults |
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS: England (Paul Casey and Luke Donald)
PAST CHAMPIONS:
Since becoming one of the 4 World Golf Championship events, the trophy
has been won by:
USA in 2000, David Duval and Tiger Woods
South Africa in 2001, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen
Japan in 2002, Toshimitzu Izawa and Shigeki Maruyama
South Africa in 2003, Trevor Immelman and Rory Sabbatini
FORMAT: Two-man International team competition; days one and three are four ball better ball and days two and four are foursomes.
TROPHY: John Hopkins Trophy
ELIGIBILITY: 24-team, 48-player field.
The top 18 available players who are native-born citizens of different countries from the Official World Golf Ranking released on Monday, September 19, 2005. These 18 players will select a player of their choosing from the same country, provided such player is ranked among the top 100 on the Official World Golf Ranking as of September 19, 2005. If there is no other player from that country ranked within the top 100 on the World Ranking, the exempt player’s partner shall be the next highest ranked available player from the same country.
The three low-team
scores from a World Qualifying Competition in Asia played in October 2005.
The three low-team scores from a World Qualifying Competition in South
America played in October 2005.
This highlights the rich heritage of the World Cup and its importance
within World Golf.
PURSE:
US$4 million
Champions $1.4 million ($700,000 per player)
Runner-up $700,000 ($350,000 per player)
CHARITABLE PROCEEDS: The First Tee, an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, is the primary beneficiary of the World Golf Championships.
TELEVISION: Will be seen in more than 140 countries worldwide, reaching up to 500 million viewers.
BROADCAST TIMES: Tbc
ABOUT WORLD
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS: Open to the World’s leading Champions Played
over the World’s best courses Positioned just below the 4 Majors
Incorporating different formats: Accenture World Match Play Championship
— Match Play
NEC Invitational— Stroke Play
American Express Championship — Stroke Play
World Cup — International Team Event
Sanctioned by the International Federations of PGA Tours which was formed in the mid 90’s. The key objective was to launch a series of competitions, The World Golf Championships Federation comprises of the World’s 6 leading professional Tours: Asian Tour, European Tour, Japan Golf Tour, PGA Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia, South African Tour
The World Cup became the 4th Event in the World Golf Championship series in 2000, previously it had been operated by the International Golf Association since 1953
PAST CHAMPIONS:
The World Cup has been won by a host of great champions, including
many great names such as:
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Seve Ballesteros
Nick Faldo
UMBRELLA SPONSORS: Accenture, NEC, American Express, ITP - The Portuguese National Tourist Board who are the title sponsors of the World Cup and Umbrella Sponsor of the Series.
OFFICIAL SPONSORS: JELD-WEN, Kohler
ABOUT PORTUGAL: Mild climate and gorgeous sunshine 365 days a year More than 60 diverse and challenging golf courses catering to every taste and talent leve.l Championship courses by legendary designers including: Henry Cotton, Rocky Roquemore and Arnold Palmer Stunning natural scenery enveloping every course World-Class hospitality and accommodations Amazing sightseeing and cultural activities within easy driving distance Excellent restaurants with delicious cuisine and top Portuguese wines Shopping and vibrant nightlife Sandy sun drenched beaches.
MORE INFORMATION:
Golf
in Portugal
Accommodation in Portugal.
WEB SITES: www.worldgolfchampionships.com