The Royal Trophy has been postponed
The Royal Trophy Golf Championship has been postponed in respect to the mourning period that will be observed after the passing of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, elder sister of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Princess passed away on January 2 after receiving treatment for abdominal cancer. She was 84. The Thai government announced a 15-day mourning period, and asked that festive activities be suspended during this time.
The Royal Trophy tournament features the finest players from Asia and Europe competing for stewardship over the Royal Trophy, which was graciously donated by His Majesty the King. The event's third edition will be held at the earliest date possible. We will be contacting everyone who has purchased tickets online at Bangkok.com, giving you the choice of either a refund, or exchanging your ticket(s) for new ones once the event date is known.
The Royal Trophy 2008 Fact Sheet
The third edition of the Royal Trophy - one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments in which some of the best players from Europe take on Asia's finest - will take place at Amata Spring Country Club outside Bangkok from January 11-13. It is a unique, emotionally-charged and passionate competition played between the two continents in a team match-play format. The players from Europe and Asia compete in a spectacular series of matches for stewardship over the perpetual Royal Trophy, graciously donated by His Majesty the King of Thailand.
The second edition of the Royal Trophy saw massive galleries of avid golf enthusiasts flock to the pristine Amata Spring Country Club over three days of the competition, beautiful weather, unprecedented media coverage, a display of the highest standard of team golf, 22-year old Thai player Prom Meesawat coming of age, live television broadcast in Thailand and throughout the world, and a great show of sportsmanship by the captains, players, golf enthusiasts and supporters.
The Royal Trophy was honored by the presence of His Excellency General Prem Tinsulanonda, President of the Privy Council of His Majesty the King, who delivered the keynote address at the gala banquet. The general also officially presented the Royal Trophy to the European Team captain, the legendary Seve Ballesteros, who led his team to success for the second year in a row. (Read more about last year's event, and have a look here for some photographs.)
In the words of Ballesteros himself: "The Royal Trophy is becoming the greatest force for the further development of golf in Asia, in the same manner that the Ryder Cup played such a role for the European continent in the 1980s and 1990s."
Asia Web Direct is again an official online media partner, and we will be bringing you lots of news during the build-up to the event in January, 2008. You can also purchase tickets for the event online, and we've put together some fantastic hotel deals for the event, which includes two, three-day event passes worth 6,000 baht, absolutely FREE! Scroll down for details.
Event Date: January 11-13, 2008
Host Country: Thailand
Venue: Amata Spring Country Club
Format: Ryder Cup Style Team Competition
Friday - Foursomes (x 4)
Saturday - Four-ball (x 4)
Sunday - Singles (x 8)
Tentative Schedules:
January 8 (Tuesday)
Official Team Practice
January 9 (Wednesday)
Official Team Practice
The Royal Trophy Grand News Conference
The Royal Trophy Official Gala Banquet
January 10 (Thursday)
The Royal Trophy Pro-AmThe Royal Trophy Captains' Draw Cocktail
January 11 (Friday)
The Royal Trophy Matches - Foursomes x 4 (starting time: 12:00 -TBC)
Draw Ceremony
Post Match Interviews
January 12 (Saturday)
The Royal Trophy Matches - Four-ball x 4 (starting time: 12:00 -TBC)
Draw Ceremony
Post Match Interviews
January 13 (Sunday)
The Royal Trophy Matches - Singles x 8 (starting time: 12:00 -TBC)
Award Ceremony
Post Match Interviews
(The above schedules are subject to the promoter's final confirmation.)
Official Website: www.theroyaltrophy.com
Event Sponsors:
Heineken, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), PTT, The Siam Commercial Bank PCL, Toyota Camry
Event Suppliers:
Peppermint Field, Nippon Paint, Acer, BetterVision, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Swiss International Air Lines, Jockey
Event Owner/ Promoter:
Entertainment Group Limited / Amen Corner S. A.
Event Organizer:
Entertainment and Sports Co., Ltd.
Receive two, three-day passes for the Royal Trophy worth 6,000 Baht!
How it works...
A golf enthusiast? Itching to see Asia exact revenge on Europe after last year's defeat? You're in luck... Book to stay a minimum of two nights at any one of the following hotels during the tournament, which takes place from January 11 to 13, and we'll give you two, three-day event passes for you and your companion worth 6,000 baht! Not bad, eh? Hotels included in this stunning offer include the Royal Trophy Official Event Hotel, the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, and the three hotels selected for our Royal Trophy Packages: The Key (Royal Trophy Affordable Package), Majestic Grande (Royal Trophy Superior Package) and the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit (Royal Trophy Luxury Package).
These hotels are all located close to the point where event buses will leave for and return from Amata Spring Country Club where the event takes place (bus tickets cost extra - see prices and timetables here). Passes will either be delivered to your hotel, or available for collection here at our office in central Bangkok. But be quick - we've only got a limited number to give away! Once you have a reservation number, contact us anytime between 08:30 and 17:30 Monday to Friday on 02 651 9501-4 to claim your tickets and to make arrangements for collection / delivery.
The Royal Trophy Official Event Hotel: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Seconds from the Skytrain and underground, the extravagant Sheraton Grande packs in lavish interiors, gracious service and 420 luxury guestrooms and suites. Among the most spacious in Bangkok, each is beautifully decorated with pleasant city views. Includes restaurants, bars, a spa, hi-tech Business Centre, exquisite pool area, fitness facilities and epic lists of in-room features.
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The Royal Trophy Affordable Package: The Key
With its travel-friendly location off Sukhumvit Soi 19, this smart mini-boutique is perfect for unlocking Bangkok's secrets. Within putting distance of the underground and Skytrain, its 34 streamlined living spaces come with chic textures, modish wood furnishings and 29" flat screen TVs. No pool or gym, but the stylish feel and free wireless Internet make up for it. (Read the review)
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The Royal Trophy Superior Package: Majestic Grande
Featuring 251 rooms, in the heart of Sukhumvit, this stunning high-rise combines contemporary décor and state-of-the-art technology with indigenous hospitality. Thai-inspired interiors include lavish use of rich tropical hardwood, multi-colored marbles and granite. The gym, restaurants, pool and spa are all wrought in the inimitable Majestic Grande style. (Read the review)
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The Royal Trophy Luxury Package: Grande Millennium Sukhumvit
Not only is this gleaming new five-star brilliantly located on Sukhumvit Soi 21 (Asok), near subway and Skytrain stations, it's also a stunner... A futuristic sail-like glass façade and snazzy atrium reveals 325 spacious rooms and suites, all decked out in contemporary Thai and the latest in-room technology. Conference facilities, restaurants, a business centre, spa, fitness centre and swimming pool - even an on-site putting green!
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