PLAYER HANDBOOK
2012
NOVEMBER 8TH - 11TH GUADALAJARA COUNTRY CLUB / LOI.MX
Dear LPGA friends, It is an honor for me to once again host you and the LPGA at the Guadalajara Country Club. It’s a great satisfaction for me, to bring the best of professional golf to Guadalajara, my hometown. I welcome you to the fifth edition of this event, which I’m sure, will be a wonderful experience to all of us, just like the past four years. I want to thank the Government of Jalisco for their support, our sponsors, fans and volunteers that have joined us to make this tournament a symbol: the great sporting event of our city and our country. It is great to have you here! Sincerely,
WELCOME Welcome to the LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY BANAMEX AND JALISCO. This handbook was created to give you all the information you need to know about this year’s tournament. In this handbook you will find detailed information about the event including the tournament schedule, hotel and transportation information and more about our host course: Guadalajara Country Club. We have also provided information about our wonderful host city: Guadalajara. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact any member of the tournament staff. We look forward to a wonderful week of exciting golf and great crowds. We hope you enjoy your week at the LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY BANAMEX AND JALISCO.
FACT SHEET
Date November 8 - 11, 2012
Name
Location Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY BANAMEX AND JALISCO
Field
路 The 5 top players from the Rolex Ranking
路 The 26 top players from
the LPGA official money list through the 16th of October 2012 路 5 special players invited as Special Exemptions by the Tournament Committee Prize money $1,000,000 USD Venue Guadalajara Country Club Golf Course designed by John Bredemus in 1942 Format Stroke Play 4 rounds (72 holes) No cut
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DAY AND DATE EVENT (CT) Monday, 5TH
Thursday, 8TH
· Professional Practice
· First round of competition
· Player Registration
· Tee times
Rounds. All day
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, 6TH
· Professional Practice
Rounds. All day · Player Registration 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. · Pro-Am Pairing Party at RIU Plaza Guadalajara (Salón Vallarta) 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, 7TH
· Pro-Am
7:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tee Times · Pro-Am Awards Party at Santo Coyote Restaurant, in the Golf Course 6:00 p.m.
10:20 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* 10:20 a.m - 12:20 p.m.* 11 minute intervals; groups of 3 Friday, 9TH
· Second Round of
Competition 10:20 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* · Lorena Ochoa Foundation Dinner at RIU Plaza Guadalajara (Terraza Blue Moon Jalisco 2) 7:30 p.m. MANDATORY EVENT Saturday, 10TH
· Third round of competition 10:20 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* Sunday, 11TH
· Final round of competition 9:20 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
· Awards Ceremony 4:00 p.m.* (*estimated)
GUADALAJARA COUNTRY CLUB Will host the LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY BANAMEX AND JALISCO. This 18 hole course stretches over 6,626 yards and is the course where Lorena played her first round of golf. It opened in 1942 and was designed by John Bredemus. Since it’s opening, it has gained the reputation of being one of the best courses in Mexico; and one of the oldest. In addition to the golf course, Guadalajara Country Club offers many amenities including tennis courts, an olympic sized swimming pool, gym, equestrian center, soccer field and restaurant. Guadalajara Country Club and this fantastic golf course is without doubt, the best place to host the LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY BANAMEX AND JALISCO.
COURSE INFORMATION Designer John Bredemus (USA 1942) Location Centered in the heart of the city of Guadalajara in the neighborhood with the same name. It is located about 10 miles from the airport, a 30 minute drive. Address Mar Egeo 1555 Colonia Country Club Guadalajara, Jalisco CP 44610 011 52 (33) 38 17 28 58 Course elevation 5,291 feet about sea level (1,550 meters). Grass Typical kikuyo fairways; bent grass green.
CHAMPIONSHIP YARDAGE HOLE
PAR
YARDS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4 4 5 4 4 3 4 3 5
350 384 545 420 405 170 376 179 507
OUT
36
3 336
HOLE
PAR
YARDS
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
5 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 5
475 336 435 152 364 391 405 211 521
IN TOTAL
36 72
3 290 6 626
PAST CHAMPIONS CATRIONA MATTHEW// 2011
Scotland 43 years Rookie year: 1995 Classification criteria: LPGA Official Money List Rolex Ranking: 23 LPGA Official Money List: 35
IN-KYUNG KIM// 2010
South Korea 24 years Rookie year: 2007 Classification criteria: LPGA Official Money List Rolex Ranking: 15 LPGA Official Money List: 22
MICHELLE WIE// 2009
United States 23 years Rookie year: 2007 Classification criteria: Special guest Rolex Ranking: 49 LPGA Official Money List: 67
ANGELA STANFORD// 2008
United States 35 years Rookie year: 2001 Classification criteria: LPGA Official Money List Rolex Ranking: 16 LPGA Official Money List: 15
GENERAL INFORMATION Transportation All players, caddies and player guests will be provided with transportation to and from the airport to the RIU Plaza Guadalajara. A courtesy player transportation desk will be available at the RIU Plaza Guadalajara and Guadalajara Country Club to help you with any transportation needs. In addition to transporting you to the Hotel and from Guadalajara Country Club we will be happy to take you and your guests. Caddies will be provided with transportation to and from GCC and the RIU Plaza Guadalajara. Caddies will be only permitted to use player transportation if accompanied by a player. Transportation shuttles will run from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (Wednesday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.). The transportation round from RIU Plaza Guadalajara to Guadalajara Country Club will be available every 30 minutes. Note: Transportation will not be provided to any other hotels. Player’s Lounge The Player’s Lounge is located inside the clubhouse at Guadalajara Country Club. Your LPGA credential will be required to enter the Player’s Lounge. You are being provided with one Player Guest badge that will grant access to the Player’s Lounge for your guest. Caddies will also be permitted to eat in the Player’s Lounge.
Two internet ready computers will also be available for your use. Hours for the Player’s Lounge are 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Practice Area In addition to the putting green and practice tee, GCC has a fantastic short game area located next to the 1st tee. Hours for the Practice Facility are 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tournament Office The Tournament Office and LPGA Office are located in the Club House, close to the Media Center.
Autograph Tent An autograph tent is located next to the scoring tent near the 18th green. It would be greatly appreciated if you took a few minutes to sign autograph for the many fans that will be there to support the tournament. Medical Services A medical doctor will be available to all players should a situation arise. If you require medical attention, please contact anybody at the Tournament Office or an LPGA Official. Finance Check cashing is available in the front office of the clubhouse. Check limit is $1,000 USD and will be paid in mexican pesos. Restaurants recomended around Hotel area - I LATINA - LA TRATTORIA - LA MATERA
COURSE MAP
INVITATIONAL PRO-AM FORMAT The invitational Pro-Am tournament is a scramble played as a fivesome:
· 4 amateurs and 1 LPGA professional. · In the event of a no-show, play as a
foursome (including LPGA professional).
· “Par is your Partner” your team is
guaranteed a PAR. Please urge your team to help our pace of play by picking up if you will make worse than a par.
· Awards will be announced and
distributed after the Pro-Am round at the Pro-Am awards party at Santo Coyote restaurant, in the Golf Course 6:00 p.m.
· Ties will be settled by a match of cards by the Pro-Am Committee.
· All scorecards must be signed by the
LPGA Professional before being turned in at the scorer’s tent.
SPECIAL EVENTS LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL PAIRING PARTY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 7:30 p.m. at RIU Plaza Guadalajara. Sal贸n Vallarta Cocktails will begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by appetizers. Wednesday groupings and LPGA professionals will also be announced during the reception. You and a guest are invited and encouraged to attend. Dress code is smart casual. LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL PRO-AM AWARDS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 6:00 p.m. at Santo Coyote restaurant in the Golf Course. You and a guest are invited and encouraged to attend. Dress code is smart casual. Cocktails will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by Pro-Am awards. Again you are invited and encouraged to attend. Dress code is golf casual. LORENA OCHOA FOUNDATION DINNER (DESIGNATED PARTY) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH 7:30 p.m. at RIU Plaza Guadalajara. Terraza Blue Moon Jalisco 2. Dress code is smart casual.
SUPPORT US You can be part of this dream, this are the different ways you can act as a team with us. Sponsor a kid of La Barranca Educational Center for a year paying their education an breakfast. Each year, Lorena plays a tournament with the sponsors. Take a donation! It can be cash through Banamex account 5582973 sucursal 567 code: 002320056755829734 or in-kind (cleaning items, food any kind of school items, computers, sport shoes, and construction materials). Play the tournaments organized to recollect founds for our foundation. Buy Lorena Ochoa and Foundation products. You can check them out in the official merchadising at the golf course and www.fundacionlorenaochoa.org
GUADALAJARA is Mexico’s second largest city
and one of the best known tourist destinations in the world. Visiting Guadalajara provides the opportunity to discover a land full of traditions, which has given Mexico many of its flagship symbols in the world, such as Tequila and mariachi.
Culture Traditions, folklore and festivities are all part of Guadalajara. This is the land where the most authentic expressions of the Mexican Culture are present at every corner. 450 years of history are written in our streets. Dining Resulting from a fusion of pre-hispanic roots and colonies, Guadalajara’s gastronomy stands alone. In its kitchens lives the creative and amazing spirit of its culture. Whether it is in a popular marketplace or in a luxurious restaurant, you’ll discover a true experience that you’ll never forget. And the best of all, it reveals to you the true taste of Mexico. Recreation When work has come to a halt, adventure begins. As one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, Guadalajara offers the visitor a wide range of recreational activities: first-class shopping centers, museums and galleries, dozens of movie theaters, coffee shops, bars, restaurants and night clubs. Cultural Places Just taking a walk downtown Guadalajara is like entering a fascinating museum. From centuries-old statues, buildings and churches to contemporary street art, the culture of Mexico is present at every corner of the city. Some of the most important are: Plaza Tapatía, Catedral Metropolitana, Plaza Fundadores, Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Teatro Degollado and Templo Expiatorio.
RESTAURANTS Anita Li /Mexican Fussion Cuisine Av. Inglaterra # 3100 Col. Vallarta Poniente Tel: 3647-4757 I Latina /Mexican Fussion Cuisine Av. Inglaterra # 3128 Col. Vallarta Poniente Tel:3647 7774 El Italiano /Italian Av. Mexico # 3130 Fracc. Monraz. Tel: 3813-2984 Sagrantino /International Golfo de Cortes #4152 Fracc. Monraz. Tel: 3813-1379, 3813-1399 Savora /Argentinian Av. Terranova # 1227 Col. Providencia 1° sección Tel: 3642 7550 Santo Mar /Sea Food Blvd. Puerta de Hierro #4965. Centro Comercial Andares. Tel: 3611- 2866 P.F. Chang’s /China Bistro Blvd. Puerta de Hierro #4965. Centro Comercial Andares. Tel: 3611-3294
La Matera /Argentinian Av. México # 2891 Col. Vallarta Norte Tel: 3616-1626 Il Diávolo /Italian Turín 2960 Col. Providencia Tel: 3640-0785 Svago /International Pablo Neruda #2842 Providencia 4a. Sección Tel: 3640 4615 Estancia Gaucha /Argentinian Niños Héroes #2860-A Jardines del Bosque. Tel: 3122-6565 La Trattoria /Italian Niños Héroes #3051 Jardines del Bosque. Tel: 3122-1817 Sacromonte /Mexican Pedro Moreno #1398 Tel: 3825-5447 La Gorda /Mexican Av. Guadalupe # 1569 Col. Chapalita.Tel: 3647-7133 Carnes Garibaldi /Mexican Garibaldi # 1306. Col. Ladrón de Guevara. Tel: 3825-3660
STAFF Alejandro Ochoa Tournament Director
Dejanira Ă lvarez Media center
011 52 (33) 1202 0877
Mobile. (044) 3315648107
Zendi Villegas Player Services/ Volunteers zendi@ochoasports.com Mobil: 3315209103
Paula Del Rio Finances
aochoa@grupoochoa.com.mx
Eduardo Ruiz Food and Beverages eduardo@ochoasports.com Mobil: 3334495843 Oscar Ochoa Project Manager and logistics oscar@ochoasports.com Mobil: 3316021956 Ricardo Cortes Operations manager ricardo@ochoasports.com Mobil: 3316021955
dalvarez@grupoochoa.com.mx
pdelrio@grupoochoa.com.mx
Mobil: 3310432431
Marty Robinson LPGA advance official (386) marty.robinson@lpga.com Mobil: (386) 405 6256 Tournament Office 011 (33) 36 48 07 00 Office Fax 011 (52) 33 1202 0877
Website www.loi.mx
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