WGC-HSBC Champions 2013 Tournament

Venue:

Sheshan International Golf Club, Sheshan National Tourism Resort, Songjiang district, Shanghai

Tel: +8621 5779 6689

Fax: +8621 5779 6682

Event schedule:

Oct 30: Pro-Am Tournament

Oct 31: 1st round of WGC-HSBC Champions

Nov 1: 2nd round

Nov 2: 3rd round

Nov 3: Final round

Prize money: $8.5 million

Official sanctioning bodies:

International Federation of PGA Tours and China Golf Association

Player field:

Approximately 80 top players from the six major tours and China Golf Association, and leading money winners from respective sanctioning tours, and winners from Majors and other 3 WGC tournaments.

Past champions:

2005: David Howell (UK)

2006: Y.E. Yang (KOR)

2007: Phil Mickelson (USA)

2008: Sergio Garcia (ESP)

2009: Phil Mickelson (USA)

2010: Francesco Molinari (ITA)

2011: Martin Kaymer (DE)

2012: Ian Poulter (UK)

Confirmed players:

Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson, Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, Brandt Snedeker, Jason Dufner, Graeme McDowell, Luke Donald, Keegan Bradley, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Ian Poulter, Ernie Els, Bubba Watson, Hideki Matsuyama, Jordan Spieth, Matteo Manassero, Boo Weekley, Ryo Ishikawa

Tee times:

Please check the draw on http://www.hsbcgolf.com the day before the tournament.

TV times:

Four hours world feed daily from Oct 31 to Nov 3, 2013.

CCTV Golf & Tennis and other terrestrial TV times to be announced in due time.

Ticket information:

Tickets available at http://www.gewara.com/drama/130383095

Ticket hotline: 400 0406 506 (in Chinese)

Ticket hotline: +86 21 962123 (in English)

Ticket prices:

Pro-Am Day, 200 yuan/day, 300 yuan for family package

Weekday (Thu/Fri), 500 yuan/day, 900 yuan for family package.

Weekend (Sat/Sun): 1,000 yuan/day, 1,800 for family package

Season (for all 5 days): 2,000 yuan, 3,500 yuan for family package

Family package is valid for up to 2 adults and juniors under 18 years old. Juniors under 18 years are entitled to complimentary entry, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Transportation:

While driving along G50, take the Sheshan exit, turn left to South Jiasong Middle Road, and follow the 'WGC-HSBC Champions' sign to Sheshan Int'l Golf Club. Metro Line 9 operates to the club directly. Complimentary shuttle services will be provided to spectators from Oct 30 to Nov 3, the route and pick-up/drop-off locations will be published prior to the tournament.

(China Daily 10/18/2013 page22)