Golf fans who wish to attend the 2001 Ryder Cup will have to pay Stg£200 for a season ticket which will include entry to the pre-tournament practice rounds. This is double the amount charged for the last Belfry championship in 1993. Prices for individual tickets range from Stg£25-£30 for the practice days and from Stg£60-£80 for the competition days.
There is also a concession price list which sees a season ticket cost £120 and individual prices from £15£18 for the practice days and £36£48 for the competition days. The 60 per cent concession rate applies to under 16s, senior citizens and the registered disabled. There is also an allowance of one free Junior (under 16) with every adult ticket holder for the three practice days.
Forms can be obtained from Ryder Cup Application Form Request, PO Box 2001, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9PF or by ringing 0044 870 909 1818. Details can also be found on the European Tour Internet Site (www.europeantour.com) and the Professional Golfers' Association site (www.pga.org.uk).
The competition takes place at the Belfry from September 28th-30th, 2001 and 22,500 tickets for the 34th championships have been made available to the general public.
