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尼克費度先生很高興地邀請您參加第七屆費度亞洲杯總決賽。

由觀瀾湖高爾夫球會，R&A和ISPS贊助的費度亞洲杯總決賽將于3月13日至15日在中國深圳觀瀾湖高爾夫球會的尼克費度球場舉行。

獲得亞巡賽，亞太高爾夫球聯盟和廣東高協的認可，總決賽匯集了80余位亞洲頂尖青年球手，另外還有來自2012費度歐洲杯總決賽的選手。比賽結果將被列為R&A世界業余排名的一項計分(男選手和女選手)；亞洲選手各年齡組別的冠軍將被邀請參加2013費度歐洲杯總決賽。 男、女領先冠軍還將被邀請參加一項職業賽事。

跟以往一樣, 費度亞洲杯總決賽是一次難得的比賽經驗。 6大滿貫得主尼克費度先生將親臨現場，和所有選手分享他30多年的高球生涯的豐富經驗。在比賽周期間，我們也邀請了其他專業人士給球手進行一系列獨特的研討會。

地點

中國觀瀾湖高爾夫球會是世界最大的高爾夫球會，擁有12個球場，每個球場都由一位著名的球手設計，它集住宿和餐飲功能于一身，同時配有練習場，健身房和其他休閑設施。全天候的高標準安全保衛。想了解更多的信息請登錄www.missionhillschina.com。

賽制

費度亞洲杯總決賽將在著名的費度球場進行為期3天的54洞比桿賽，賽事不設置淘汰線。比賽以總桿數計算，獎項分別為21歲以下男/女子組冠軍，18歲以下男子組冠軍，和16歲以下男/女子組冠軍。中國最佳球手將被授予觀瀾湖獎杯，總冠軍將被授予費度亞洲杯挑戰杯，總冠軍不限定年齡和性別。

球手組別以2012年1月1日的年齡劃分（即前一年）。男子從金色發球臺開球 (約6,500 碼) ，女子從藍色發球臺開球(約6,100 碼)。為公平起見，球手必須使用觀瀾湖高爾夫球會統一提供的球僮，并在賽事報到時提前支付每場至少人民幣150元的球僮費（已包括小費）。 其他比賽條件和球手須知將在賽事報到時提供。

報到及行程

賽事報到時間為3月11日（星期一）至3月12日（星期二）上午9點開始到下午6點，報到地點為深圳會所駿豪酒店綠茵閣的賽事咨詢處。官方的練習輪為3月12日星期二，當晚還有球手的研討會和自助晚餐。T對于在12日提前到達的球手也將提供一輪練習賽和自助晚餐（可選）。球手可于15日星期五下午5點30后離開。詳情請見賽事行程安排表。

服裝

屆時深圳氣溫預計在15˚C – 19˚C， 是一年中相對干燥少冷的時間。比賽期間的所有服裝必須符合高爾夫標準。頒獎晚宴需穿正裝（男生穿西裝，帶領帶 ）。 每個球手將在登記時領取一個高爾夫球帽、一件外套和三件T-恤，請球手按要求在費度亞洲杯總決賽三天比賽期間穿戴規定的T-恤和帽子。

費用

球手在比賽期間的費用包括：球會穿梭巴士服務（詳見以下“旅行及交通”）；雙人房住宿（最多免4晚，3月15日退房）；打球、練習設施和官方餐飲（含早晚餐，未包含午餐）均為免費。

但該費用不包含：往返觀瀾湖高爾夫球會的交通費用，私人消費（球場小賣亭），球僮費（詳見‘賽制’），額外的住宿費等；如需額外住宿（包括3月10日和3月15日），優惠價人民幣1080元（豪華房，含早餐；其它房型請咨詢觀瀾湖高爾夫球會）。如需預定，請在參賽表格上注明入住日期、離店日期等。

賽事官員

每個國家將會有一位賽事官員，包括球會穿梭巴士服務、官員用餐和3月12日的一場高爾夫球活動（需要支付球童球車費人民幣360元）。請注意不包括住宿費用，如需入住請自行預定，球會提供優惠價人民幣1080元（豪華房，含早餐；其它房型請咨詢觀瀾湖高爾夫球會）。如需預訂，請于2月4日星期一前聯系觀瀾湖高爾夫球會： fsachina@missionhillschina.com

如果賽事官員中，具備高爾夫裁判資格并愿意在賽事期間提供裁判服務，請在賽事注冊表上注明，我們將會免除酒店住宿的費用和提供服裝。

家屬/朋友

家人朋友或額外隨行官員可以以人民幣1080元的優惠價格入住觀瀾湖駿豪酒店（豪華房，含早餐；其它房型請咨詢觀瀾湖高爾夫球會），還可以購買人民幣150元的餐飲餐券，參賽事的頒獎晚宴（具體視供應情況而定）。如需預訂，請于2月4日星期一前聯系觀瀾湖高爾夫球會：fsachina@missionhillschina.com

旅行及交通

賽事官員和參賽球手若需從香港國際機場到達觀瀾湖高爾夫球會，我們將免費提供從皇崗口岸17號門（位于中國大陸一側）至球會會所的穿梭巴士，行程大約為45分鐘。若沒有臨時調整，穿梭巴士平日每30分鐘一班，周末每20分鐘一班。球手需要自行安排從香港國際機場到皇崗口岸的交通（約45分鐘），并在皇崗口岸步行過關。如需查詢從香港機場至皇崗口岸的公共巴士，請登陸www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/index.html

參賽球手亦可乘坐到達航班到達深圳或廣州，再轉乘的士到達觀瀾湖高爾夫球會深圳會所。從深圳機場到觀瀾湖深圳會所需要30-60分鐘車程，從廣州機場到達觀瀾湖深圳會所需要約120分鐘車程。

簽證和保險

海外球手有責任預先辦理進入中國的旅游簽證(請注意：旅游簽證不可以在關口辦理，沒有旅游簽證將會被拒絕進入中國)；球手也要負責自己的旅行和醫療保險，并隨身攜帶相關證件。

賽事注冊最后期限

請把填好的附上表格在2月4日星期一前交到費度辦公室。如果有問題請隨時與我們取得聯系。

尼克和他的團隊期待著與大家在觀瀾湖相見。

此致，

Tom Phillips

費度杯 行政總裁

Sir Nick Faldo is pleased to confirm your invitation to play in the seventh Faldo Series Asia Grand Final.

Supported by ISPS, Mission Hills and The R&A, the Grand Final will be hosted by Sir Nick and played on the Faldo Course at Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China on March 13-15, 2013.

Sanctioned by the Asian Tour, the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation and the Guangdong Golf Association, the Grand Final will bring together more than 80 of Asia’s leading young golfers, plus winners from the 2012 Europe Grand Final. Results will count towards the World Amateur Golf Ranking (boys and girls) and Sir Nick will invite the champion in each age-category (three boys, two girls and winner of the ‘Mission Hills Trophy’ for the leading Chinese player) to compete in the 2013 Europe Grand Final. Sir Nick will also arrange for the overall boy and girl champion to play in a professional Tour event.

As always, the Grand Final will be more than a unique tournament experience. Six-time Major Champion Nick Faldo will spend time with you in order to pass on his advice and experience from more than 30 years of playing at the highest level. Other experts will also be attending to offer you professional support and advice during the week.

Venue

Mission Hills in Shenzhen, China is officially the world’s largest golf resort with 12 courses, each designed by a famous golfer. Accommodation and all catering functions are on-site at Mission Hills, as is the driving range, gym and other leisure facilities. Security is high at all times and any excursions off the grounds, if any, will be accompanied by an official. For further information on Mission Hills visit www.missionhillschina.com.

Tournament format

The Grand Final will be played over 54 holes (with no cut) on the highly-acclaimed Faldo Course. The format will be gross stroke-play with trophies awarded to the winner and runner-up in each of the following categories: Boys’ Under-21, Boys’ Under-18, Boys’ Under-16, Girls’ Under-21 and Girls’ Under-16. Also, the Mission Hills Trophy will be awarded to the leading player from mainland China and the Faldo Series Asia Trophy will be awarded to one overall champion, regardless of age or gender.

Players will be allocated their category according to their age on January 1, 2012 (i.e. the previous year). Boys will play from the gold tees (approx 6,500 yards) and girls will play from the blue tees (approx 6,100 yards). Players must use official caddies as supplied by Mission Hills and an advance caddie tip of RMB 150 per round will be payable by players during tournament registration. Further tournament conditions and player briefing notes will be provided during tournament registration.

Registration and schedule

Tournament registration will be open on Monday 11 March and Tuesday 12 March from 9am to 6pm both days. Registration will take place at the Help Desk, located in the Valley Room in the Mission Hills Resort in Shenzhen. The official practice round will take place on Tuesday 12 March, followed by a player seminar and dinner buffet that evening. There is also an optional practice round and dinner buffet on Monday 11 March for early arrivals. Players will be free to depart from 5.30pm on Friday 15 March. A provisional schedule is attached.

Clothing and apparel

The weather is expected to be between 15˚C – 19˚C and relatively cool but dry for the time of year. The dress code for the week will be smart golf attire at all times and formal attire for the gala dinner. One golf cap, one wind jacket and three golf polo shirts will be supplied to each player on arrival and these must be worn as stipulated during the tournament.

Costs

The following costs at Mission Hills will be covered for the players during the tournament period: Mission Hills’ shuttle service (see ‘travel & transfers’ below); twin-share hotel accommodation (max 4 nights, check-out March 15); golf; practice facilities; and all official meals (please note this includes breakfast and dinner but not lunch).

Please note costs NOT covered include: travel to and from Mission Hills; personal expenses (including two half-way houses on the Faldo Course); compulsory caddie tips of RMB 150/round (see ‘tournament format’ above); and extra night(s’) accommodation. If extra accommodation is required, including the nights of Sunday 10 March and/or Friday 15 March, a special rate from RMB 1,080 will apply for a deluxe room plus breakfast. Please indicate the player’s check-in and check-out dates on the entry form and the hotel booking will be arranged, including extra nights if applicable.

Team manager

One team manager is invited from each qualifying venue (see entry form). The invite includes the Mission Hills’ shuttle service, official meals and an optional round of golf on Tuesday 12 March (a cart and caddie fee of RMB 360will apply). Please note accommodation is NOT included for team managers and should be booked direct with Mission Hills, which is offering special rates from RMB 1,080 for a deluxe room plus breakfast. For reservations, please contact Mission Hills direct on fsachina@missionhillschina.com by Monday 4 February.

If the travelling team manager is an R&A qualified rules referee and would like to offer his/her services during the tournament, please indicate on the entry form and the Faldo Series will cover accommodation costs and apparel.

Friends and family

For additional team managers, or friends and family, Mission Hills is offering special rates from RMB 1,080 for a deluxe room plus breakfast; and RMB 150 to attend the Gala Dinner (subject to availability). For reservations, contact Mission Hills direct on fsachina@missionhillschina.com by Monday 4 February.

Travel and transfers

Registered players and team managers arriving via Hong Kong International Airport will have free use of the Mission Hills shuttle bus service which is available from Gate 17 of the Huanggang border (mainland China side) and takes approx 45 minutes to the Mission Hills Resort in Shenzhen. The shuttles normally run at 30-minute intervals during weekdays and 20-minute intervals at weekends except for some special periods (schedule available on request). Players should make their own way to the border by taxi or bus from Hong Kong International Airport (45 minutes to the border) and then pass through customs on foot. For details of express buses running from HK Airport to the Huanggang border please visit www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/index.html

Players can fly to Shenzhen (45 minutes to Mission Hills) or Guangzhou (120 minutes to Mission Hills) in China where taxis are available to/from the Mission Hills Resort in Shenzhen. Transfers are not provided from these locations.

Visas and insurance

Players are responsible for purchasing their own tourist visa in advance for entry into China (please note that a tourist visa cannot be purchased at the border and anyone without a visa will be refused entry into China). Players are also responsible for their own travel and medical insurance and must travel with the appropriate paperwork.

Entry deadline

Please return the attached entry form by fax or email to the Faldo office by Monday 4 February to confirm your entry and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Sir Nick and the team very much look forward to seeing you at Mission Hills in March.

Yours sincerely

Tom Phillips

Chief Executive Officer, Faldo Series