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TERMS OF COMPETITION

The following terms of the competition, together with any additions or amendments as published by the Tournament Committee at the host club, will apply to this Championship.

GENERAL
1. The 31st Singapore Open Senior Amateur Championship will be played at Sembawang Country Club from Thursday, November 11, 2021 following the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by the Organising Committee (OC).

ELIGIBILITY
2. Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are aged 55 years and above and female amateur golfers aged 50 years and above as of 1 January 2021 and with a WHS Handicap Index of 18.0 or lower for men and 24.0 or lower for ladies, as of 1 Oct 2021.

3. All entries will be subject to the approval of the Organising Committee (OC) which reserves the right to accept or refuse or having accepted, subsequently reject any entry without giving a reason for its decision.

4. Handicap Index with Excessive Penalty Scores will not be accepted.

5. Entrants must conform in all respects to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Ltd.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT OF PLAY
6. The Championship will be decided by stroke play over three rounds of 18 holes each. A cut will be made after 36 holes for the top 60% of the respective divisions (gross & nett) who shall qualify for the final round. The cut will be at the discretion of the Organizing Committee if the field is smaller than expected.

7. The Champion shall be the player with the lowest aggregate score over the three rounds.

8. Players will also compete in Divisions based on the following age and gender groups:

MEN'S DIVISION	AGE (as of 1 Jan 2021)	HANDICAP INDEX (as of 1 Oct 2021)	TEE BOX
"A" Division	55-59 years	18.0 and below	WHITE
"B" Division	60-64 years	18.0 and below
"C" Division	65-69 years	18.0 and below
"D" Division	70 years and above	18.0 and below

LADIES' DIVISION	AGE (as of 1 Jan 2021)	HANDICAP INDEX (as of 1 Oct 2021)	TEE BOX
"A" Division	50-59 years	24.0 and below	RED
"B" Division	60 years and above	24.0 and below	RED

9. Team Event will be held in conjunction with the Championship. It shall be played over the first 2 rounds of the Championship. There will be 2 divisions for the Team Event namely Men’s Team and Ladies’ Team Divisions.

(i) Each team will be composed of 2 players from the same gender group.

(ii) Registration for the Team event is $20.00 nett/team. The Team Event registration will be conducted during the players' registration before the 1st round tee-off.

10. The Winning Team shall be the team with the lowest combined gross scores of the team members for the 2 rounds.

11. In the event of insufficient entries, the Team Event may be canceled and the registration fee for the Team Event will be refunded.

SIZE OF FIELD
12. The field will be limited to a maximum of 100 participants. Entries will be accepted from applicants with the lowest Handicap Index within each division.

13. 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.

ENTRY

14. The entry fee is S$270.00 for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents and $350.00 for foreigners. Participants who are members of the Host Club will pay 50% of the entry fees. Prices are inclusive of 7% GST.

PAYMENT
15. Participants may pay via PayNow using the SGA UEN no. S61SS0189L only when they get promoted to the confirmed roster.

16. There will be no refund of the entry fee after the closing date.

17. Entries must be submitted through the official online entry form from SGA/Event website.

18. Participants are advised to check the SGA website for confirmation of entries received.

19. Only entries with payment instructions will be processed.

20. The OC reserves the right to limit, accept, or reject entries.

CLOSING DATE
21. The closing date is Saturday, October 09, 2021 at 12:00 PM, Singapore Time. Late entries may be accepted at the sole discretion of the OC.

DRAW
22. The draw for the first & second round will be made by the OC before the start of the Championship.

23. The draw for the final round will be based on the gross and cumulative scores of the preceding rounds.

TIME OF STARTING
24. Players shall start at the time and in the order indicated in the draw. No substitution of players and changes in starting times shall be permitted after the draw has been made. (The event will be held in the Afternoon Session)

25. The OC reserves the right to fix and/or alter the starting times.

SUBMISSION OF SCORECARD
26. 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.

29. 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.

DECISION OF TIES

Individual Event

30. In the event of a tie or ties for the overall Men & Ladies Champion, it shall be decided by a hole by hole play-off to take place as soon as practical. The purpose of the play-off is to decide the Champion only. In the event 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 3rd 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 2nd or 1st round will be used in the same manner to break the tie.

30. Ties for all other positions (gross & nett) will be decided by matching of scorecards of the 3rd 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 2nd and 1st round will be used in the same manner to break the tie.

Team Event

31. In the event of a tie or ties for the first and any place, the tie will be decided on the lowest combined team scores of the 2nd round. If a tie still arises, the combined team scores of the 1st round will be used until a decision is reached. The Organising Committee’s decision to determine the Winning Team is final.

SUSPENSION OF PLAY FOR DANGEROUS SITUATION (NOTE TO RULE 5.7b)
32. A suspension of play for a dangerous situation and the resumption of play shall be signaled using the host club’s warning system. The penalty for Breach of Rule 5.7b is Disqualification.

33. All practice areas that are in open areas shall be closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the OC has declared them open.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
34. If the first round of the tournament cannot be completed, it shall be continued the next day before the commencement of the second round.

35. If the second round of the tournament cannot be completed, it shall be continued the next day before the commencement of the third round.

36. If the second and/or third round cannot be completed, the rounds shall be abandoned. The result of the tournament will then be based on the completed rounds.

37. However if the Tournament Committee considers that for any reason the course is not in a playable condition or due to unforeseen circumstances that completion of the round is deemed impossible, it may order a temporary suspension of play or declare play null and void and cancel all scores for the round in question. When a round is canceled, all penalties incurred in that round are canceled

38. The decision of the Tournament Committee will be final

CADDIES
39. A player is prohibited from using a caddie during the stipulated round.

BUGGIES
40. Players shall use buggies throughout the Championship. 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 instruction on the restriction of the movement of buggies, may result in disqualification.

41. Players are responsible for any damage to their buggies

PACE OF PLAY
42. Rule 5.6b (Prompt Pace of Play) will be strictly enforced using the SGA Individual Pace of Play’s policy. See separate memorandum to players for the Pace of Play guidelines.

DISPUTES OR DOUBTS AS TO PROCEDURE

43. 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.

44. No spectators are to enter into any discussion on a matter under dispute.

SGA REFEREES
45. The SGA Referee’s decision on all matters about the Rules of Golf is final.

INSURANCE
46. All players are required to have appropriate golfing insurance.

LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS & GOLF BALLS

47. List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect

48. List of Conforming Golf Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect.

GROOVE AND PUNCH MARK SPECIFICATIONS
49. Groove and Punch Mark Specifications: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect.

PRIZES
50. The following prizes will be awarded:

i. Overall Champion & Runner-Up (Gross & Nett);
ii. Division Winner (Gross & Nett).
iii. Team Event (Combined Gross)

No player can win more than one prize. Gross scores will take precedence over nett scores.

PRIZE PRESENTATION CUM LUNCHEON
51. In accordance with the SGA Tournament Safe Management Guidelines, no lunch prize presentation ceremonies shall be conducted after the games.

52. Results will be announced online through websites and other different media platforms. Prizes will be collected at the SGA Office at a given schedule and or will be distributed according to the club’s discretion.

DRESS CODE
53. 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).

54. 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 play.

55. Soft spiked shoes are compulsory.

CONDUCT OF PLAYERS
56. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be.

57. Any action contrary to the spirit of the game such as abusive language, throwing of clubs, or other disruptive behaviors, will not be tolerated and may result in a player not being able to continue in this competition.

58. The use of mobile phones (except in an emergency) and smoking are not allowed on the course.

59. All players are prohibited to use the host club's practice facilities after their rounds.

60. Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualification under the penalty for breach of Rule 1.2b.

SPECTATORS/ ACCOMPANYING OFFICIALS
61. No spectators will be allowed inside the course.

62. Those found violating these policies may be asked to leave the course.

AMENDMENTS TO CONDITIONS
63. The OC reserves the right to amend these Championship conditions.