
Tournament name
2011 Joburg Open
Venue
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tournament dates
13th - 16th January 2011
Pro-am date
12th January 2011 (Wednesday) - Strictly by invitation only
Sanctioned by
The Joburg Open will be an official co-sanctioned Order of Merit event on the PGA European Tour and Sunshine Tour.
Official practice round date
10th January 2011 (Monday)
Pre- Qualifier
11th January 2011 (Tuesday)
Pre-Q venue
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club
Prize money
Total Prize money: € 1 300 000
Conditions of play
It will be a 72-hole stroke play championship with 18 holes played each day. The field will comprise 206 Professionals with 98 allocated to each Tour, and 10 invitations split 5 for Joburg Open in consultation with the Sunshine Tour and 5 for Joburg Open in consultation with the PGA European Tour and 4 allocations for Amateurs. If a play-off is required, it will be a sudden death over the 18th hole. Play will be in three-balls on the first two days off the 1st and 10th from both fields, and in two-balls on the last two days after the cut on the East Course. The cut will be 65 + ties. Play will be in accordance with the Rules of Golf of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, the PGA European Tour and the Sunshine Tour Tournament Rules.
Broadcast
Saturday 15th January 12h30 – 16h30
18h30 – 21h30
Sunday 16th January
12h30 – 16h30
18h30 – 16h30
Wednesday 19th January
17h00 – 18h00 H/L
Thursday 20st January
16h00 – 17h00 H/L
Friday 21st January
10:00 – 11:00 H/L
Sunday 23rd January
15h00 – 16h00 H/L
Monday 24th January
22h00 – 23h00 H/L
Tuesday 25th January 20h00 – 21h00 H/L
Sponsors
City of Johannesburg
Bwired
Legacy Hotels
Public access
Tickets to the public will only be available at the gate of the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Course, from 3 – 16 January. The ticket prices are as follows:
Thursday, 13th January 2011 | – | R30 |
Friday, 14th January 2011 | – | R30 |
Saturday, 15th January 2011 | – | R30 |
Sunday, 16th January 2011 | – | R30 |
Full event ticket (valid for all 4 days) | – | R80 |
Pensioners and children under the age of 16 - entrance is free
Public entrance ticket includes parking
Public parking
Public parking will be available at Huddle Park. Please follow directional signage to the parking areas.
Public catering
Public catering will be available during the tournament. The main public catering facility is located in the marquee next to the tournament 1st fairway - East Course. A variety of meals, drinks and snacks will be available on sale.
Medical assistance
Medical Assistance are on site for the duration of the tournament. The Medical Services are located in the public catering facility located in the marquee next to the tournament on the 1st fairway - East Course.
Sun block
Please ensure you make take the necessary sun protection precautions.