REGISTRATION
| OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 05:00 PM | Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:00 PM |
It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that he/she has read and complied with the
Terms of Competition of this event.
The following terms of the competition, together with any additions or amendments as published by the Organising Committee at the host club, will apply to this Championship.
1. GENERAL
a) The SGA Squad Trials will be held from Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Friday, June 21, 2024, in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by the Organising Committee (OC).
b) Tournament Programme:
Round 1 - AM session @ Orchid Country Club (buggy)
Round 2 - PM session @ NSRCC, Kranji Course (buggy)
Round 3 - AM session @ Seletar Country Club (TBC)
Round 4 - PM session @ Sembawang Country Club (walking)
2. ELIGIBILITY
a) Entries are open to Male & Female Singaporeans who are between the ages of 10 and above as of 1 July 2024 and with a valid WHS Handicap Index of 6.0 or lower for males and 12.0 or lower for females, as of 1 May 2024.
b) The following will be recruited to join the SGA Squad:
National Squad - Open - 1 male & 1 female
National Junior Squad - 18 and under as of 01 July 24 - 1 boy & 1 girl
Development Squad - Open - 2 males & 2 females
Junior Development Squad - 15 and under as of 01 July 2024 - 3 boys & 3 girls
c) Players who fail to meet the handicap criteria may still register and apply. All entries will be subject to the approval of the (OC) which reserves the right to accept or refuse or having accepted, subsequently reject any entry without giving a reason for its decision.
d) Handicap Index with Penalty Scores will not be accepted.
e) Entrants must conform in all respects to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited.
3. TOURNAMENT FORMAT OF PLAY
a) The SGA Squad Trials will be decided by stroke play over four (4) rounds of 18 holes.
b) The top player/s of each age group with the lowest gross aggregate score over the four rounds shall be qualified as part of the SGA Squad.
National Squad - Open - 1 male & 1 female
National Junior Squad – 18 y/o & under as of 01 July 24 - 1 boy & 1 girl
Development Squad - Open - 2 males & 2 females
Junior Development Squad – 15 y/o & under as of 01 July 2024 - 3 boys & 3 girls
c) The players who finish with the following scores after Round 2 will not be allowed to play for the next round:
15 years old and above: 160
15 years old and below: 170
4. SIZE OF FIELD
a) The field will be limited to a maximum of 48 participants. Entries will be accepted from applicants with the lowest handicaps within each division.
b) The OC reserves the right to refuse any entry without assigning any reason for such refusal. The decisions of the OC as to the acceptance or refusal of any entry shall be final.
5. ENTRY
a) The entry fee is S$100 nett for Singapore Citizens. All fees, includes GST and green fees, and must be submitted/settled by credit/debit card.
6. PAYMENT
a) Participants may settle their payment via debit/credit card. The amount will be charged to the cards only when the player gets promoted to the confirmed roster.
b) Entries must be submitted through the official online entry form from SGA’s website.
c) Participants are advised to check the SGA website for confirmation of participation.
d) Only entries with payment instructions will be processed.
e) The OC reserves the right to limit, accept, or reject entries.
7. WITHDRAWAL POLICY
a) There is no penalty if a player withdraws before the closing date on TBC. Should a player withdraw after the closing date, the entry fee will be forfeited, and should the player fail to give less than 72 hours’ notice before the date of the tournament, the player will be suspended from playing in the tournament the following year.
8. OPENING & CLOSING DATE
a) The online registration will open on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 05:00 PM.
b) The closing date is on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:00 PM. Late entries may be accepted at the sole discretion of the OC.
9. DRAW
a) The draw for the rounds will be made by the OC before the start of the trials. Drawlist shall be out at least three to five days before the event.
b.) MALE players will tee off from the blue tees while FEMALE will tee off from the red tees.
10. PRACTICE
a) This tournament has NO practice round.
11. TIME OF STARTING
a) Players shall start at the time and in the order indicated in the draw. No substitution of players and changes of starting times shall be permitted after the draw has been made.
b) Round 1 - AM session @ Orchid Country Club (walking)
Round 2 - PM session @ NSRCC, Kranji Course (buggy)
Round 3 - AM session @ Seletar Country Club (TBC)
Round 4 - PM session @ Sembawang Country Club (walking)
c) The OC reserves the right to fix and/or alter the starting times.
12. SUBMISSION OF SCORECARD
a) Players should check their cards in the returning area (scoring table) and ensure that they are correct and signed. Any doubtful points should be settled with the OC before returning the scorecard.
b) A player is deemed to have returned his scorecard and no further amendments may be made once he has left the returning area (scoring table) or the demarcated area where they exist.
13. DECISION OF TIES
a) In the event of a tie or ties for the first place, the Champion shall be decided by a hole-by-hole sudden death play-off as soon as practicable. The purpose of the play-off is to decide the Top player only. In the event of inclement weather or other reasons deemed by the Tournament Director to make a play-off impractical, the winner shall be decided by matching of scorecards of the 4th round for the best score of the last 18 holes (1 – 18), last 9 (10 – 18), last 6 (13 – 18), last 3 (16 – 18) or the final 18th hole. If necessary,
b) Ties for all other positions will be decided by matching of scorecards of the 4th round for the best score of the last 18 holes (1 – 18), last 9 (10 – 18), last 6 (13 – 18), last 3 (16 – 18) or the final 18th hole. If necessary, the 3rd, 2nd & 1st round will be used in the same manner to break the tie.
12. SUSPENSION OF PLAY FOR DANGEROUS SITUATION (NOTE TO RULE 5.7b)
a) A suspension of play for a dangerous situation and the resumption of play shall be signalled using the host club’s warning system. The penalty for breach of Rule 5.7b is Disqualification.
b) All practice areas that are in open areas shall be closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the OC has declared them open.
14. INCLEMENT WEATHER
a) In the event that any round of the tournament cannot be completed, it shall be abandoned.
b) In the event no rounds can be completed, trial spots will be determined by the SGA Order of Merit.
c) The decision of the Tournament Director will be final.
15. CADDIES / BUGGIES / MOTORISED TROLLEYS
- For round 1, the use of caddies/buggies / motorized trolleys in this Trial is prohibited.
- For rounds wherein buggies are to be used, buggies must not be driven up onto the putting green. A serious breach of this etiquette, the misuse of buggies, or repeated failure to heed instructions on the restriction of buggies' movement may result in Disqualification.
- Players are responsible for any damage to their buggies.
16. PACE OF PLAY
a) Rule 5.6b (Prompt Pace of Play) will be strictly enforced using the ‘SGA Individual Pace of Play policy. See the separate memorandum to players for the Pace of Play guidelines.
17. DISPUTES OR DOUBTS AS TO THE PROCEDURE
a) If there is a doubt as to the correct procedures, players are to refer to
the Tournament Referee. If a Tournament Referee is not immediately available, a player (having notified his marker) may elect to play two balls in accordance with Rule 20.1c(3) and obtain a ruling after the round, before signing and the return of the scorecard.
b) No spectators (including parents or accompanying officials) are to enter any discussion on a matter under dispute.
18. SGA REFEREES
a) The SGA Referee’s decision on all matters pertaining to the Rules of Golf is final.
19. INSURANCE
a) All players are required to have appropriate golfing insurance.
20. LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS & GOLF BALLS
a) List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect
b) List of Conforming Golf Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect.
21. GROOVE AND PUNCH MARK SPECIFICATIONS
a) Groove and Punch Mark Specifications: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect.
22. DRESS CODE
a) Players must be properly attired on the golf course. Blue jeans, designer jeans, round-neck T-shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Golf shirts must be worn, and shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh (no jean shorts).
b) This dress code will be used in conjunction with any additional dress code restrictions of the host club A player violating this dress code will not be permitted to start the tournament. A violation of this dress code by a player during the stipulated round must be rectified without undue delay or the player will not be allowed to continue playing.
c) Soft spiked shoes are compulsory.
23. CONDUCT OF PLAYERS
a) All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be.
b) Any action contrary to the spirit of the game such as abusive language, throwing of clubs, or other disruptive behaviour, will not be tolerated and may result in a player not being able to continue in this competition.
c) The use of mobile phones (except in an emergency) and smoking are not allowed on the course.
24. ACCOMPANYING OFFICIALS /PARENTS
a) NO SPECTATOR is allowed to go inside the course using a buggy.
b) Those found violating these policies may be asked to leave the clubhouse/course.
25. AMENDMENTS TO CONDITIONS
a) The OC reserves the right to amend these Championship conditions.
It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that he/she has read and complied with the Terms of Competition of this event.
For inquiries, please call 6755 5976 or drop an email to kianhui@sga.org.sg or joshuashou@sga.org.sg
SGA SQUAD TRIAL 2024
TERMS OF COMPETITION
