MACGREGOR HONG KONG JUNIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2011
THE CLEARWATER BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
TUESDAY 16TH – WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST 2011
Closing date for Entries
Monday 18 July 2011
Conditions
1) The MacGregor Hong Kong Junior Open Championship 2011 will be decided by stroke play over two rounds, which will be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal & Ancient Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by the Tournament Committee.
2) Competitors in groups A-F will play 18 holes on 16 August 2011 and another 18 holes on 17 August 2011. Competitors in group G & H will play 9 holes on 16 August 2011 and another 9 holes on 17 August 2011, I & J will play 9 holes at Executive Nine Golf Course (Par 3 course) on 16 August 2011 and 9 holes on 17 August 2011.
Individual competitions will be conducted over boys’ and girls’ divisions, in their respective age groups as follows:
Boys Max.H’cap Index Tee Girls Max.H’cap Index Tee
Group A: 15-17 years
8.3
Blue Group B: 15-17 years
13.9
White
Group C: 13-14 years
11.0
Blue Group D: 13-14 years
18.9
White
Group E: 11-12 years
16.8
White Group F: 11-12 years
26.1
Red
Group G: 9-10 years
26.1
Red Group H: 9-10 years
29.8
Red
Group I: 7 - 8 years
40.0
Exe. White Group J: 7 - 8 years
40.0
Exe. White
A marker will accompany each group in the 10 years and under Divisions and where possible in the 11-12 years Divisions.
3) In the event of a tie for the Overall Championship a sudden-death play-off will be conducted immediately to determine the winner. The play off holes will be decided by the Tournament Director. All other ties will be decided by a count-back. The winner will be the player having the lowest gross score over the last 18 holes (then the last 9, last 6, last 3, and last hole; then by holes 1-9, 4-9, 7-9 and hole 9). If a tie still arises, the scores of the immediate previous round will be applied in the same way. If a winner is still not determined after the score of the first round is applied, the result will be decided by the toss of a coin.
4) The specimen conditions in the Rules of Golf (2008 – 2011) are in effect regarding Conforming Driver Heads (see pages 141 & 142), Conforming Golf Balls (see page 142) and Time of Starting (see page 143).
5) Any driver the player carries must have a clubhead, identified by model and loft, that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A.
It is the responsibility of all players to ensure that their driver is listed on the R&A list of Conforming Driver Heads.
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to inspect any driver at any time during the tournament.
Penalty for making a stroke with club in breach of condition: Disqualification
6) Competitors in A-H groups must carry their own clubs or use trolleys. Club trolleys are available on first come first served basis. It is suggested that competitors bring their own trolley as there may not be sufficient at the golf club. Trolleys are not allowed for group I & J who must carry their bags on the Executive Nine course.
Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification
7) If a player arrives late at his/her starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his/her starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes, to be added to the score on the first hole.
(Players are asked to report to the Starter 10 minutes before their allotted starting time.)
8) During a stipulated round, the use of a mobile phone is regarded as a serious breach of etiquette for which a penalty of disqualification may be imposed.
9) During a stipulated round, the use of a distance measuring device is not allowed.
Penalty of Breach of Condition: Disqualification.
10) A copy of the full Pace of Play conditions will be posted at the Tournament Office and will be available on request.
11) Return of Score cards
Competitors must ensure that they return their scorecard to the tournament office within 15 minutes of completing their round.
Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification.
12) The Tournament Committee may require a player to withdraw from the Championship if it is felt that the player does not have a basic understanding of the Rules of Golf which includes etiquette, or the requisite golfing standard.
The Tournament Committee shall be appointed by the Hong Kong Golf Association and shall consist of:
(a) Hong Kong Golf Association Chairman, Rules (or an authorized deputy)
(b) Hong Kong Golf Association Chairman, Tournaments (or an authorized deputy)
(c) The Tournament Director (or an authorized deputy)
For the purposes of Rule 33-7 a quorum shall consist of any two of the above persons. Decisions of the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding on all concerned.
13) Event Cancellation Policy
If the Tournament has to be cancelled due to inclement weather or if the course is closed for any reason necessitating cancellation, the following policy regarding the refund of entry fees will apply and entries are only accepted on this basis.
If the event is cancelled prior to any play taking place, all entry fees will be refunded.
Once any play has commenced, no refund of entry fees will be made.
14) Breaches of Discipline
A player commits a breach of discipline if he / she :
i) Knowingly fails to comply with the Rules of Golf with an intention of gaining an advantage over another player;
ii) Knowingly returns a false score.
iii) Verbally threatens any person during the Championship.
iv) Uses abusive or profane language during the Championship;
v) Behaves in a manner detrimental to the good name and reputation of the HKGA;
vi) Brings the game of golf into disrepute;
vii) Misses a tee time or withdraws from the Championship before its completion without providing good and sufficient reason.
viii) Is under the influence of and/or uses drugs prohibited by the WADA anti-doping policy.
15) The Tournament Committee reserves the right to amend these Championship conditions.
ENTRY FORM : http://www.hkga.com/showroom/admin/downloadFile.jsp?webId=1221027308972&userFolder=filestore&fileName=1305689120995070550.pdf
Accommodation Form : http://www.hkga.com/showroom/admin/downloadFile.jsp?webId=1221027308972&userFolder=filestore&fileName=1305795121809046759.pdf
LINK : http://www.hkga.com/index.do
