Pairs Texas Scramble

40+ teams of two representing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Each player will tee off on every hole, and the best shot will be selected. Both players will continue from that spot, repeating the process until the ball is successfully holed. Each player must contribute a minimum of 6 tee shots during the round.

Handicap Calculation

35% of the lower-handicapped player's course handicap with 15% of the higher-handicapped player's official course handicap, The maximum combined handicap is 28; teams exceeding this limit will play at that level. 

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for the following:

- Gross Division: Winners, Runners-up, Third place

- Net Division: Winners, Runners-up, Third place

- Sponsors Division: Winners only

- On-Course Special Events: Including Nearest to the Pin and Longest Drive

Tournament Rules

Play is governed by the current R&A Rules of Golf, local rules, and special event rules. Local rules and special event rules will be provided to all players before the start of play. Questions regarding the rules of golf, local rules, special event rules, and scoring will be resolved by a Linked19H (Event organizer) or a Tournament representative of Jumeirah Golf Estates (Host venue). Their decision will be final.

In the event of a tie, tied teams will participate in a sudden-death playoff on hole 18 until a winner is determined. If daylight is limited, a card playoff will be conducted based on the order of better back 9, better back 6, better back 3, and better last 1 (hole 18).

Prizes will only be awarded to eligible winners present at the evening ceremony.

Players unable to attend the ceremony should notify the organizing committee in advance, who will decide if the prize can be claimed at a later date or if it will be forfeited.

Registration & Eligibility

Applicants for the SME Entry Package must meet the criteria of a Small and Medium Enterprise set by DUBAI SME, an agency of the Department for Economic Development, as detailed in Figure (1) below.

(Figure 1, DUBAI SME)

Individuals attending the evening event as players or guests must be affiliated with the represented company in a capacity such as employees, investors, shareholders, customers, partners, or suppliers. Proof of such an affiliation may be required.

An official company email address must be shared either during the registration process or separately via email to linked19h@omaemirates.com to confirm your company's participation.

To be eligible for overall prizes, both players must have an active handicap issued by the Emirates Golf Federation or another recognized governing body. Participants should be prepared to provide proof of this handicap. Golf professionals are welcome; however, a handicap will be decided by the tournament committee (Linked19H).

Entries must be submitted via the official Corporate SME Open 2023 portal on golfgenius.com before the closing deadline.

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