REGISTRATION

 

OPENING DATE	CLOSING DATE
Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM	Monday, March 27, 2023 at 05:00 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 published by the Tournament Committee at the host club, will apply to this Championship.

1. GENERAL

a) The 9th Singapore National Senior Amateur Championship 2023 (SNSAC)  will be played at the Singapore Island Country Club, Island Course from Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - Friday, April 28, 2023 in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by the Organising Committee.

2. ELIGIBILITY

a) The SNSAC is open to male and female amateur golfers 50 years old and above as at 1st of January 2023.

b) Singapore citizens or permanent residents with a valid WHS Handicap Index of a maximum of 12.0 for men and a maximum of 15.0 for women, as of 1 March 2023.

c) Handicap Index with Excessive Penalty Scores will not be accepted.

d) Players may not take a voluntary cut in their Handicap Index.

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

f) 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 SNSAC shall be played over three (3) rounds of 18 holes stroke play for the Men's and Women's Divisions. A cut will be made after 36 holes for the top 60% of each division (including tie/ties), who shall qualify for the final round, except when the number of participants in a division is less than 8 pax. 

 

Day 1 April 26, 2023	Tee Time will start at 10:00 AM            (Strokeplay)
Day 2  April 27, 2023
Day 3  April 28, 2023

 

b) Men will tee off from the blue tees, and ladies from the red tees.

4. SIZE OF FIELD
a) The field will be limited to 90 players. Entries will be accepted from applicants with the lowest Handicap Index for each event.

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

5. ENTRY FEES

a) The entry fee is $375 and chargeable by credit/debit card. Participants who are members of the host club will pay $187.50.

 

b).  Prices are inclusive of GST, green fees and buggy fees for the whole duration of the tournament.

6. PAYMENT

a) Participants may pay through credit/debit card. Cards will be charged 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 entries received and drawlist.

 

7. WITHDRAWAL POLICY

 

There is no penalty if a player withdraws before the date of the close of entries. Should a player withdraw after the date of the close of entries, 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.

6. OPENING & CLOSING DATE

a) The online registration will open two (2) months before the tournament date.

b) The registration will close on Monday, Friday, March 24, 2023 at 05:00 PM. Late entries may be accepted at the sole discretion of the OC.

 

c) There will be no refund of entry fees after the closing date.

7. DRAW

a) The draw list for the first round of Strokeplay will be made by the OC before the start of the Championship. The second round of the Strokeplay's draw will be based on the results posted in the first round. The drawlists shall be out five days before the schedule.

8. STARTING TIMES
a) 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.

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

 

9. 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.

10. DECISION OF TIES

a) Stroke Play – In the event of a tie during the stroke play segment, the following count-back system shall apply:

i. Count-back for 36-holes – The tie shall be decided using the gross score of the second round. If there is still a tie, the gross score of the first round will be used to break the tie.

ii. If there is still a tie, it shall be decided by using the count-back system for 18 holes to be applied first on the second round and then the first round, if necessary.

iii. Count-back for 18 holes – The tie shall be decided using the count-back system starting with the last 9 holes, last 6 holes, last 3 holes, and finally the 18th hole.

11. SUSPENSION OF PLAY FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS (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 in open areas shall be closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the OC has declared them open.

12. INCLEMENT WEATHER

a) In the event that the first round of the tournament cannot be completed, it shall be continued the next day before the commencement of the second round.

b) In the event that the second round of the tournament cannot be completed. The result of the tournament will then be based on the completed rounds.

c) 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 cancelled, all penalties incurred in that round are cancelled.

13. CADDIES

 

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

14. BUGGIES

a) 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 instructions on the restriction of buggies' movement may result in Disqualification.

b) Players are responsible for any damage to their buggies.

 

15. DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE

a) A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 4-3.

 

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.

b) All flights MUST crossover by 2:30 PM. Failure to do so for any reason, in the specific round will be abandoned.

17. DISPUTES OR DOUBTS AS TO THE PROCEDURE

 

a) If there is a doubt about the correct procedures, players are to refer to the Tournament Referee. Suppose a Tournament Referee is not immediately available. In that case, 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 are to enter any discussion on a matter under dispute.

 

18. SGA OFFICIALS/REFEREE

 

a) The appointed 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 HEAD & 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 Specification: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect.

22. PRIZES

a) The following prizes will be awarded in the respective Divisions:
i. Champion
ii. 1st Runner-Up
iii. 2nd Runner-Up

23. PRIZE PRESENTATION LUNCHEON

a) All players are invited to a Prize Presentation Luncheon to be held at Singapore Island Country Club, Island Location (Ballroom 2) on 28 April 2023, after the completion of the competition.

24. DRESS CODE

a) Players must be appropriately 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 not be 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-spikes shoes are compulsory.

25. CONDUCT OF PLAYERS

a) All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, always demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship, 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 behaviours, 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 calling SGA referees) and smoking are not allowed on the course.

25. SPECTATORS

 

a) Spectators are not allowed on the course for this tournament. 

b) Those found violating these policies may be asked to leave the clubhouse/course.

26. AMENDMENTS TO CONDITIONS

a) The OC reserves the right to amend these conditions of competition.

 

 

 

This tournament will be played in conjunction with the 23rd Singapore National Amateur Championship.

 

 

 

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 sharmayne@sga.org.sg or june@sga.org.sg

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