GEC Open 2019

Local

-

Connect

Global

2019-20

WWW.GECOPEN.COM

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WELCOME !

SWING LOCAL CONNECT GLOBAL Dear patrons, Greetings from GEC Open!

The 2018-19 season of GEC Open golf tournament was a landmark season as it marked the completion of five successful editions. When the tournament began in 2014 as just single day event in Dubai, it was a far-fetched dream to grow the tournament into a globally recognised fixture on amateur calendars around the world. Five years on, GEC Open has established itself as the fastest growing amateur golf tournament in the modern history of the game.

With the support of our sponsors, partners and associates over the years, we’ve managed to introduce around 10,000 amateur golfers in the GEC Ecosystem hosting golf days and networking events in over 35 different countries and 50+ golf courses worldwide.

Amidst the plethora of corporate golf events, GEC Open sets itself apart with a unique amalgamation of competitive golf and unprecedented networking opportunities. GEC brings together leading corporate organisations and executives on a common platform using golf as a medium. We are committed to creating an economic networking platform for leading industry stalwarts along with up and coming corporate professionals to enable, not only local, but cross-border trade and business relationships.

With the underlying theme of ‘giving back to society’, GEC Open initiatives aim to soon replace corporate globalisation with a global network of local living economies.

We look forward to turning a new chapter in the brief history of GEC Open with the sixth edition this year. With over 60 qualifying rounds scheduled in 40 countries, awaits a potentially huge opportunity to grow the game and connect over 4500 new corporate leaders and 1800+ organisations.

Join us for a top-rate golf experience and mutually beneficial networking opportunities in a luxurious setting among like minded friends!

Happy Golfing Tushar Sahoo Founder & Managing Director, GEC Open

2018-19 JOURNEY AT A GLANCE! START

ITALY 3 AUG PEVERO GOLF CLUB

AUSTRALIA 2 SEP NOOSA SPRINGS GOLF CLUB

GHANA 25 AUG CELEBRITY GOLF CLUB

34

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

TURKEY 2 SEP KEMER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

50 QUALIFYING ROUNDS

AZERBAIJAN 8 SEP DREAMLAND GOLF CLUB

INDONESIA 29 SEP SENAYAN NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

SPAIN 9 SEP REAL CLUB SEVILLA GOLF

GHANA 8 SEP THE ROYAL GOLF CLUB

3,700 C-LEVEL EXECUTIVES

CANADA 22 SEP THORNHILL CLUB

SWITZERLAND 1 OCT GOLF SEMPACHERSEE

INDONESIA 30 SEP BALI NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

KENYA 5 OCT KAREN COUNTRY CLUB

DUBAI 5 OCT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB

INDIA OCT-NOV

BOTSWANA 13 OCT PHAKALANE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

MAURITIUS 6 OCT HERITAGE GOLF RESORT

ABU DHABI 3 OCT YAS LINKS

PAKISTAN 11 NOV DEFENCE AUTHORITY COUNTRY CLUB

NEPAL 28 NOV GOKARNA FOREST RESORT DUBAI 9 NOV ADDRESS MONTGOMERIE

EGYPT 27 OCT KATAMEYA DUNES

SOUTH AFRICA 19 OCT RUIMSIG GOLF CLUB

THAILAND 14 NOV NIKANTI GOLF CLUB

OMAN 30 NOV AL MOUJ GOLF

DUBAI 17-18 MARCH 2019

GRAND FINAL

ABOUT GEC OPEN GEC Open is an amateur corporate golf tournament held annually across the world. The tournament attracts participation from CXO’s, HNI’s and key decision makers of various industries. It is also the fastest growing golf tournament in the modern history of corporate golf. GEC Open made its debut in 2014 with just one golf round in Dubai.

In 2015 and 2016, the event grew in popularity and was played in six and eight countries respectively connecting over 1100 corporates in the GEC ecosystem. Since then, GEC Open has matured into a global platform for networking, forging everlasting friendships and business relations.

The 2017 edition held 29 golf rounds in 18 countries reaching over 2400 corporate leaders under the aegis of 800+ global organizations!

GEC Open 2018 hosted 54 qualifying rounds in 34 countries making it one of the biggest corporate golf tournament all around the world. Engaging over 3700 corporate leaders and industry stakeholders, the GEC Open is a unique blend of sporting excellence and networking opportunities for partners and players alike.

GEC envisions to be the unrivalled platform for leading corporates and industry leaders across the globe to share best practices and nurture future growth. We wish to build a bond, connect the best minds, honor excellence and inspire innovation while helping the ones who need it the most.

Link to the website: www.gecopen.com

DUBAI CORPORATE GOLF WORLD CUP The annual GEC Open global golf tour culminates in Dubai at the World Final – Dubai Corporate Golf World Final 2018-19. To be played over two days in March, the 36-hole tournament will see national qualifying winners from all over the world competing under their national colors for the coveted championship at two of the world-class venues in Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates - Earth and Fire Course.

Dubai Corporate Golf World Final provides amateur and club golfers with a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the thrill and excitement akin to a professional player.

GEC Open breathed a new wave of change in which this elite sport was played. With a lot of downtime to talk and accessibility for all ages, it’s a unique blend of sports and networking. GEC brings together leading global organizations and executives on a common platform through golf. GEC works to improve the lives of others through charitable causes while growing the bond & strength of business between corporate leaders.

A GLOBAL PHENOMENON

Spread evenly across the seven continents, GEC Open touches the far corners of the world with as many as 54 qualifying rounds held in 34 countries last year. Since its debut event in 2014, GEC Open has witnessed exponential growth adding new countries and venues every year to the tour.

In 2015 and 2016, the event was played in six and eight countries respectively connecting over 1100 corporates. Since then, GEC Open has matured into a global platform for networking, forging everlasting friendships and business relations GEC open boasts of over 10,000 amateur corporate golfers in an active ecosystem who have joined the community of likeminded friends and potential business partners.

18

COUNTRY

2400 PLAYERS

800

GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

8

6

COUNTRY

412

PLAYERS

123

GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

2015

2016

COUNTRY

1

PLAYERS

COUNTRY

72

PLAYERS

703 456

GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

42

GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

2014

2017

40

COUNTRY

34

4500

COUNTRY

PLAYERS

3700

GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

PLAYERS

1800

1500

GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

2018

2019

NUMBER GAME TOTAL PLAYERS

RECOMMEND GEC OPEN TO A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE?

1%

3688

NOT SO LIKELY

84%

5%

SOMEWHAT LIKELY

Male (3112)

16%

Female (576)

9%

1% 2% 13% NOT SO LIKELY

VERY LIKELY

SOMEWHAT LIKELY

ATTEND ANOTHER ONE OF OUR EVENTS?

80%

134

Different Nationalities represented

1567

Unique Corporate entities

85%

EXTREMELY LIKELY

EXTREMELY LIKELY

VERY LIKELY

EVENT PARTNER RETENTION

80%

65%

35% A FEW

MORE THAN ONE

AT LEAST ONE

GEC OPEN AS A GLOBAL CORPORATE GOLFING EVENT

EVENT ORGANISATION

ACCOMMODATION

GOLF COURSES

TRAVEL

90% 6% 4% 0% 0%

92% 3% 5% 0% 0%

95% 2% 2% 1% 0%

94% 2% 4% 0% 0%

85% 7% 4% 3% 1%

WORLD FINALIST’S PRIZE PACKAGE

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The winners of the national qualifying rounds in participating countries win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their national colors at the World Final of GEC Open – Dubai Corporate Golf World Cup.

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High-end golf merchandise

DUBAI CORPORATE GOLF WORLD CUP 2019-20

MARCH 2020

FINAL’S SCHEDULE 3NIGHTS/4DAYS STAY & TWO TOURNAMENT DAYS DAY

0

AM/PM COMPETITORS, GUESTS ARRIVAL CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL*

DAY

1

JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATE - FIRE COURSE 11:30 AM: PLAYER TRANSFER TO THE GOLF CLUB 12:00 AM: REGISTRATION 12:00 AM: PRACTICE- DRIVING RANGE AND PUTTING GREEN 12:45 PM: OFFICIAL TEAM PICTURES AND FLAG HOISTING 1:00 PM: SHOTGUN TEE OFF - DAY 1 - DUBAI CORPORATE GOLF WORLD CUP 6:30 PM: NETWORKING DINNER 8:00 PM: PLAYER TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL

DAY

2

JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES EARTH COURSE AM: FREE MORNING 11:30 AM: PLAYER TRANSFER TO THE GOLF CLUB 12:00 AM: PRACTICE- DRIVING RANGE AND PUTTING GREEN 1:00 PM: SHOTGUN TEE OFF - DAY 2 - DUBAI CORPORATE GOLF WORLD CUP 6:30 PM: PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AND GALA DINNER 9:00 PM: PLAYER TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL PM: CHECK-OUT AND DEPARTURES

DAY

3

AM/PM CHECK-OUT & DEPARTURES All flight tickets will be booked in economy class.

5 Star Hotel Stay will be at our preferred hospitality partner

PARTNERS IN THE JOURNEY PREVIOUS SPONSORS B R O U G H T BY

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HOST VENUE PARTNERS

EVENT PARTNERS

2019-20

A TRULY GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SWING LOCAL CONNECT GLOBAL

40

COUNTRIES

60 GOLF COURSES

60 ROUNDS

4500+ C-LEVEL EXECUTIVES

1800+ GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

AUSTRALIA AZERBAIJAN BAHRAIN BOTSWANA CANADA CHINA EGYPT FRANCE GERMANY GHANA

INDIA INDONESIA IRELAND ITALY KAZAKHSTAN KENYA MADAGASCAR MALAYSIA MAURITIUS NEW ZEALAND

NEPAL NIGERIA OMAN PAKISTAN PORTUGAL RWANDA RUSSIA SAUDI ARABIA SCOTLAND SINGAPORE

SRI LANKA SPAIN SOUTH AFRICA SWITZERLAND THAILAND TURKEY UAE UNITED KINGDOM US ZIMBABWE

GEC PRESENTS

GLOBAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS In its 6th edition, GEC Open announces Global Business Excellence Awards.

The excellence awards are designed to celebrate the top performers and innovators from various industries contributing tremendously to the economies of the participating nations in the GEC Open 2019-20.

Top ten leaders and corporations representing a wide array of industries will be crowned winners at the each of the national qualifying rounds.

An award like no other, GEC excellence awards will honour both companies who are at the forefront of innovation in their industry as well as the individuals leading the progress. The nominations vie for the title in over 50 categories decided by a creditable jury of leading industry experts.

It is time to celebrate the unsung heroes of industrial growth and torchbearers of technological advancements!

GLOBAL ENTERPRISE CONNECT The GEC Open World Final 2019-20 will also host the inaugural ‘Global Enterprise Connect”.

The leading GEC Excellence award winners from participating countries will join the world finalist corporate golfers for an information symposium and networking conference.

The ‘Connect’ aims to bring focus on creating more opportunities for the growth of business relationships among delegates from participating countries.

During the show, one can not only interact with the leading decision makers from a number of industries, but also top amateur golfers from far corners of the world and gain insights into the global golf cultures. Further, one can explore new partnerships, promote new products, enhance brand building, and also improve one’s golf skills (or even an introduction to the beautiful game) by communicating with fellow enthusiasts!

2019-20

GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Title Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

$300,000

$225,000

Only 1 Opportunity Available-Exclusive

Only 2 Opportunities available

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Official Banking partner

$180,000

$150,000

Only 2 Opportunities available

Only 2 Opportunities available

Exclusive

Official Airline Partner

Official Automobile Partner

Official Timepiece Partner

$135,000

$135,000

$135,000

Exclusive

Platinum Partner

Strategic Partner

$135,000

2019-20

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES COUNTRY SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY (IN US$)

AUSTRALIA

AZERBAIJAN

BAHRAIN

BOTSWANA

CANADA

CHINA

EGYPT

FRANCE

GERMANY

G

PLATINUM SPONSOR - 1 Opportunity

19,800

21,750

19,800

19,800

21,750

19,800

21,750

19,800

19,800

3

GOLD SPONSOR - 3 Opportunities

13,500

15,000

13,500

13,500

13,500

13,500

15,000

13,500

13,500

1

Silver Sponsor - 4 Opportunities

10,500

12,000

10,500

10,500

10,500

10,500

12,000

10,500

10,500

1

Bronze Sponsor - 4 Opportunities

7,500

8,250

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

9,000

7,950

7,950

1

Hole Sponsor - Remaining Holes Sponsored

5,400

5,700

5,400

5,400

5,700

5,400

5,925

5,400

5,400

8

Longest Drive Competition - 1 Opportunity

3,900

4,500

3,900

3,900

4,500

3,900

4,500

3,900

3,900

6

Closest to the Pin - 1 Opportunity

3,900

4,500

3,900

3,900

4,500

3,900

4,500

3,900

3,900

6

Putting Green - 1 Opportunity

3,600

5,400

3,600

3,600

3,900

3,600

4,500

3,600

3,600

5

Practice/Driving Range - 1 Opportunity

3,900

5,850

3,900

3,900

4,500

3,900

4,800

3,900

3,900

6

Beverage Cart - 1 Opportunity

2,700

3,750

2,700

2,700

3,000

2,700

3,300

2,700

2,700

3

NY

GHANA

INDIA

INDONESIA

IRELAND

ITALY

KAZAKHSTAN

KENYA

MADAGASCAR

MALAYSIA

MAURITIUS

MOROCCO

NEW ZEALAND

00

30,000

21,750

21,750

19,800

19,800

27,750

50,000

21,750

21,750

21,750

19,800

27,750

00

19,950

15,000

15,000

13,500

13,500

18,450

33,250

15,000

15,000

15,000

13,500

18,450

00

17,250

12,000

12,000

10,500

10,500

15,750

28,750

12,000

12,000

12,000

10,500

15,750

0

14,250

9,000

9,000

7,950

7,950

12,750

23,750

9,000

9,000

9,000

7,950

12,750

0

8,250

5,925

5,925

5,400

5,400

5,250

13,750

5,925

5,925

5,925

5,400

5,250

0

6,450

4,500

4,500

3,900

3,900

5,700

10,750

4,500

4,500

4,500

3,900

5,700

0

6,450

4,500

4,500

3,900

3,900

5,700

10,750

4,500

4,500

4,500

3,900

5,700

0

5,400

4,500

4,500

3,600

3,600

4,800

9,000

4,500

4,500

4,500

3,600

4,800

0

6,300

4,800

4,800

3,900

3,900

5,700

10,500

4,800

4,800

4,800

3,900

5,700

0

3,825

3,300

3,300

2,700

2,700

3,000

6,375

3,300

3,300

3,300

2,700

3,000

2019-20

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES COUNTRY SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY (IN US$)

NEPAL

NETHERLAND

NIGERIA

OMAN

PAKISTAN

PORTUGAL

RWANDA

RUSSIA

SAUDI ARABIA

SC

PLATINUM SPONSOR - 1 Opportunity

19,800

21,750

19,800

19,800

21,750

19,800

30,000

21,750

19,800

2

GOLD SPONSOR - 3 Opportunities

13,500

15,000

13,500

13,500

15,000

13,500

19,950

13,500

13,500

15

Silver Sponsor - 4 Opportunities

10,500

12,000

10,500

10,500

12,000

10,500

17,250

10,500

10,500

12

Bronze Sponsor - 4 Opportunities

7,500

8,250

7,500

7,500

9,000

7,950

14,250

7,500

7,500

9

Hole Sponsor - Remaining Holes Sponsored

5,400

5,700

5,400

5,400

5,925

5,400

8,250

5,700

5,400

5

Longest Drive Competition - 1 Opportunity

3,900

4,500

3,900

3,900

4,500

3,900

6,450

4,500

3,900

4

Closest to the Pin - 1 Opportunity

3,900

4,500

3,900

3,900

4,500

3,900

6,450

4,500

3,900

4

Putting Green - 1 Opportunity

3,600

5,400

3,600

3,600

4,500

3,600

5,400

3,900

3,600

4

Practice/Driving Range - 1 Opportunity

3,900

5,850

3,900

3,900

4,800

3,900

6,300

4,500

3,900

4

Beverage Cart - 1 Opportunity

2,700

3,750

2,700

2,700

3,300

2,700

3,825

3,000

2,700

3

ABIA

SCOTLAND

SINGAPORE

SRI LANKA

SOUTH AFRICA

SPAIN

SWITZERLAND

THAILAND

TURKEY

UAE

UNITED KINGDOM

US

ZIMBABWE

00

21,750

30,000

21,750

21,750

19,800

19,800

27,750

50,000

21,750

21,750

19,800

27,750

00

15,000

19,950

15,000

15,000

13,500

13,500

18,450

33,250

15,000

15,000

13,500

18,450

00

12,000

17,250

12,000

12,000

10,500

10,500

15,750

28,750

12,000

12,000

10,500

15,750

00

9,000

14,250

9,000

9,000

7,950

7,950

12,750

23,750

9,000

9,000

7,950

12,750

00

5,925

8,250

5,925

5,925

5,400

5,400

5,250

13,750

5,925

5,925

5,400

5,250

00

4,500

6,450

4,500

4,500

3,900

3,900

5,700

10,750

4,500

4,500

3,900

5,700

00

4,500

6,450

4,500

4,500

3,900

3,900

5,700

10,750

4,500

4,500

3,900

5,700

00

4,500

5,400

4,500

4,500

3,600

3,600

4,800

9,000

4,500

4,500

3,600

4,800

00

4,800

6,300

4,800

4,800

3,900

3,900

5,700

10,500

4,800

4,800

3,900

5,700

00

3,300

3,825

3,300

3,300

2,700

2,700

3,000

6,375

3,300

3,300

2,700

3,000

#ROADTODUBAI

WORLD FINALISTS

LIGHT MOMENTS

#ROADTODUBAI

#ROADTODUBAI

FEEL LIKE A PRO ON TOUR

WILLIAM SELDON CANADA “The GEC Open was not just a golf /networking event for us. We travelled from Canda to attend and it will be remembered as a life long experience.

We added some time to our stay, we brought our spouses, and turned it into an experience that will never be forgotten. Thanks GEC for the amazing experience!”

MASTONI ARMAN DAMANIK INDONESIA “True to its motto, Swing Local connecting Global! I made some great friends at the event.”

TOM SYMINGTON CANADA “I just want to say Thank you. It was a great experience for me.”

MANUEL GONZALEZ SPAIN “GEC Open is indeed the best golf experience of my life till date.”

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS FOR LIFE

TOFIG AFANDIZADA AZERBAIJAN “Thank GEC Open for great event and experience.”

SYED SHAHID MOHSIN INDIA “GEC open is an excellent platform not only to represent one’s country but also to interact with players from different countries and cultures”

WILLIAM DE ROBILLARD MAURITIUS “Great tournament on stunning courses and opportunity to mix with corporates from around the world.”

MUTUA KATHENDU KENYA “Awesome event, would hope to win qualifier and participate in the finals again”

JO CORDNER AUSTRALIA “A terrific experience many thanks to everyone involved.

Once in lifetime experience. I really enjoyed meeting some wonderful people and playing two great courses. ”

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