1. The 2009 Wrest Point International Masters Golf Championship (“the Championship”) shall be under the management and control of the Tournament Committee whose decision on all matters relating to the Championship shall be final.
2. The Championship will be a 72 hole single stableford event. ‘A’ Grade golfers will also be eligible to compete for a 72 hole ‘Gross’ event. The four 18 hole Competition Rounds will be conducted on Monday 5, Tuesday 6, Thursday 8 and Friday 9 January 2009.
3. In the event that weather conditions prevent all players from finishing their round, that Competition Round will be cancelled and the Championship reduced accordingly.
4. The event age categories for both men and women will be: 35-49, 50-59, 60+
Note: Players must be within the appropriate age category as at the first day of play – 5 January 2009.
5. Within each of the age categories, the handicap divisions for the tournament will be:
Men
A
0 to 12
B
13 to 18
C
19 to 27
Ladies
A
0 to 18
B
19 to 36
Players with higher handicaps must play off the maximum permitted handicap.
6. Competitors must have an official handicap (endorsed by the AGU, WGA or the international equivalent). Players must present at tournament registration a current handicap card, or a print out from Golf Link or approved golf handicap web sites. International golfers will be required to present their slope handicap index (not club handicap). Go Golfing has calculated a Slope Rating for the Championship and this will be applied to your handicap index to give you a tournament handicap.
7. Handicap reductions, in accordance with Australian handicapping systems, will be made for all players scoring better than the Calculated Course Rating (CCR) each day.
MEN
LADIES
Handicap
Reduction
Handicap
Reduction
1-4
0.1
0-3
0.1
5-12
0.2
4-9
0.2
13-19
0.3
10-18
0.3
20-27
0.4
19-27
0.4
28-36
0.5
37-40
1.0
8. Trophies for the 72 hole event will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in each age/handicap division. Winners are determined by the highest aggregate of Stableford points over the four Competition Rounds. Trophies will be awarded to the winner of the 72 hole single stroke ‘Gross’ event in each age division. Players may only win one trophy.
9. All events will be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Golf and such Local Rules as approved by the Tournament Committee.
10. Golfers and accompanying persons whose entry and deposit are received before 30 September 2008 will receive one dozen Callaway golf balls (at registration) and an extra entry in the major prize draw.
11. The major prize draw will be conducted at 8.30pm on Friday 9 January 2009.
12. Registered golfers and accompanying persons must be in attendance to be eligible for all prize draws.
13. All prizes will be distributed in accordance with the rules of Amateur Golf Status.
14. Go Golfing may arrange media promotion and publicity before, during and after the Championship. Competitors assent to references to them and pictures of them appearing and being used for purposes determined by Go Golfing.
15. The tournament committee may at its discretion amend or add any condition of the Championship.
16. By signing the Indemnity Disclaimer on the tournament entry form, competitors agree to participate in the Wrest Point International Masters Golf Championship at their own risk; the Tournament Committee, Go Golfing, sponsors, host golf clubs and other suppliers of goods or services accept no liability for any death, injury, property loss or damage incurred during or arising out of any aspect of the conduct of the Championship.
17. A deposit of A$200 must accompany each entry. The balance of all fees must be paid before 20 December 2007. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse entry should capacity be exceeded.
18. Refund applications received in writing before 20 December 2008 will be subject to a $30 administration charge. Cancellations between 21 December 2008 and 3 January 2009 will incur a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be processed for cancellations after 4 January. Note: Refunds on accommodation will be subject to the terms of the accommodation property.
