Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open

Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson will this year renew rivalries in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf Links, where the popular American took the title in 2013 before lifting the Claret Jug the following week.

Five-time Major Champion Mickelson, World Number Five Stenson and former winner Graeme McDowell are among the star names so far confirmed for the 34th edition of Scotland’s national Open, which returns to the stunning Inverness venue from July 7-10, 2016.

FAQs

Souvenir Edition:

When selected souvenir tickets will be posted to your selected postal address

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Under 16 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult

Concessions are classed as 16 to 21 inclusive and customers 60 and over and regsitered disbaled customers

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Schedule of play for the week

No admission to public on Monday and Tuesday

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Wednesday 6th July: Official Practice/Pro-Ams

Gates open 7:00am

Morning Pro-Am starts 07:45 (shotgun start).

Afternoon Pro-Am starts 1:45pm (Shotgun start).

Approx. finish 6:30pm

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Thursday 7th July: First Round of Championship

Gates open 6.30am

First tee-off 7.30am – 09:30 am(two tee start)

12:30pm - 2:30 pm

Approx. finish 8.45pm

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Friday 8th July: Second Round of Championship

Gates open 6:30am

First tee-off 7:30am (two tee start) as above

Approx. finish 8.45pm

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Saturday 9th July: Third Round of Championship

Gates open 8.00am

Tee times from approx. 9:00am Approx. finish 7:30pm

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Sunday 10th July: Final Round of Championship

Gates open 8:00am

Tee times from approx. 9.15am

Approx. finish 7:15pm

Please note all times are subject to change

See www.europeantour.com for live scoring & tee times (from Tuesday 5th July onwards)

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What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Castle Stuart Golf Links enjoys a very accessible location, easy to find with a number of transport links available, parking for the event is free of charge and onsite at venue

• Directions

• By Road

Castle Stuart Golf Club is located adjacent to the A96 between Inverness and Nairn. Road users should follow the ‘Scottish Open Golf’ AA signs which will direct drivers to the correct car parks. Those using Satellite Navigation systems are urged to follow the AA signs as specific routes for event traffic will differ from the roads used for every day visits to the venue

By Air

Castle Stuart is situated less than two miles from Inverness Airport and only seven miles from the City of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. During the event, the airport will be serviced by a number of different airlines including: British Airways, KLM, Flybe, easyjet, Lufthansa and Helvetic/Falcontravel

By Rail

Castle Stuart is seven miles from the railway station in Inverness. There are direct daily services from most major cities in the UK. Train timetables and other information can be found by clicking www.nationalrail.co.uk

Taxi

Taxis will be directed to a taxi drop-off / pick up point in the public car park. Taxis will also be available to collect spectators from the tournament

Bus

Coaches from Inverness City Centre there will be a coach services from the Railway Station out to Castle Stuart, timetable to be advised

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Disabled facilities

Car parking: Designated area in front of the Public Car Park for blue badge holders, adjacent to the entrance tent

Viewing on the course: A designated viewing area will be available for wheelchair users on the 18th hole

Access to tents: All public facilities may be accessed via ramps

Toilets: There will be disabled toilets located within the tented village.

Use of buggies / scooters: Shopmobility will be renting scooters from the entrance to the tented village. To pre-book please call 01463 717 624 or email ivshopmo@talktalkbusiness.net

Those who do use scooters do so entirely at their own risk. Scooters will not be allowed on the lower section of the golf course, due to the severe incline on the route to this section of the course. Users will be issued with a guide map of the venue which identifies suitable routes for scooter users.

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What can I eat and drink?

The Food Court in the Tented Village will serve a variety of food options including sandwiches, pasties, burgers and there will be mobile catering vans offering fish and chips, coffees, waffles and ice Cream

On course there are further catering areas at the 14th tee and the 8th hole where a variety of food and drink offerings will be available

Programmes & Drawsheets

Programmes: £5 available to purchase from the Welcome Tent and Information Booth

Drawsheets: £1 available to purchase from the Welcome Tent and Information Booth

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Is there an ATM available?

Yes, a charge will be made for withdrawals. This will be situated in the Tented Village

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Public Activities in Tented Village including

Ballantine’s Simulator

Interactive Zone

Further activities to be confirmed

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Public Facilities in Tentage Village, including:

Ballantine’s Golf Clubhouse Bar

Bar

Big Screen

Exhibition

European Tour Official Merchandise Shop

European Tour Travel Club

Hole by Hole Leaderboard

Information Centre

Public conveniences

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What can/can't I bring to the event?

Prohibited Items:Detailed on the back of the ticket

No picnics / picnic hampers allowed

The use of mobile phones is permitted but restricted to dedicated areas only, where event signage will refer to them as “mobile phone zones”. Only in these dedicated areas can calls be made or received, however
phones must remain on silent at all times.
The use of any cameras, computers and other electronic equipment at the Tournament Thursday to Sunday is not permitted other than with the proper accreditation.Cameras are allowed during the Pro Ams on Wednesday.

Making or distributing broadcasts, commentary, news reports, data, results or statistics by any means
in any format or media including any such by mobile phone or other wireless device is not permitted.
Ticket holders consent to being photographed, filmed and recorded at the Tournament (including by
CCTV), and consent to use of any such film, image or recording at the discretion of the promoter and/
or European Tour and their licensees and partners without compensation or notice.

No dogs (other than guide dogs) or other animals are permitted on the course.
All promotional, commercial, political, religious or offensive items of whatever nature including, but
not limited to, clothing, banners, signs, symbols and leaflets are prohibited.
The ticket holder must comply with all relevant statutes, signs, safety announcements, directions of
stewards and ground regulations whilst attending the Tournament. Breach of any of these conditions
or any unacceptable behaviour likely to cause damage, nuisance or injury shall enable the venue or
event management to revoke this ticket and to eject the holder without compensation.

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Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact European tour ticket office

By telephone:UK 01344 840550 , Ireland 1890 252 698 Outside UK +44 1344 840550

By email: tickets@europeantour.com

By post: European Tour Ticket Office, Mirren Court Three, 123 Renfrew Road, Paisley , PA3 4EA

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Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Tickets are non transferable. Any transfer of this ticket will render it void.
The ticket remains the property of the Tournament at all times.

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Can I update my registration information?

You can update registration prior to arrivable at venue

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Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Printed tickets must be brought to the venue. Lost, stolen or damaged tickets cannot be replaced

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What is the refund policy?

Tickets are non refundable including in the event of curtailment or cancellation through adverse weather.