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AUSTRALIAN VETERAN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2019
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Management: The tournament shall be under the management and control of the Tournament Committee, whose decision on all matters relating to the tournament shall be final. The Management Committee reserves the right to make amendments or changes as required prior to and during the Championship.

Closing Date: Entries will close on 30 June 2019, if not full prior. The tournament will be limited to 460 players. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse entry once capacity is exceeded.

Eligibility:

Men: Entry for the AUSTRALIAN VETERAN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP is open to male golfers born prior to 11 November 1964 who are current members of a Veterans Group affiliated with the AVGU and have a current GA Handicap and a Golf Link number.

Ladies: Entry for the AUSTRALIAN LADIES VETERAN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP is open to female golfers born prior to 11 November 1969 who hold a current GA Handicap and Golf Link Number, are either current members of a Veterans Group affiliated with the AVGU or are partners of male championship entrants. In States that do not admit ladies as full members, the Tournament Committee reserves the right to accept ladies entries on application.

Rules: Play will be conducted in accordance with the Royal & Ancient Rules of Golf as available at http:/www.randa.org/ and the Local Rules and Temporary Local Rules applicable at the courses being played.

Events:

4BBB Medley Stableford

There will be a 4BBB Medley stableford event on Monday 11 November 2019 for all entrants – partners may be nominated – played at Country Club Tasmania, Launceston and Riverside Golf Clubs including nearest the pin competitions.

Mens & Ladies AVGU Championships

The Mens AVGU Championship will be played over 54 holes stroke in three grades with a concurrent 54 hole single stableford competition in conjunction. Championship rounds will be conducted on Tuesday 12 November, Thursday 14 November and Friday 15 November, each day at Country Club Tasmania, Launceston and Riverside Golf Clubs.

The Ladies AVGU Championship will be played over 54 holes stroke in grades which will be determined according to entry numbers with a concurrent 54 hole single stableford competition in conjunction. Championship rounds will be conducted on Tuesday 12 November, Thursday 14 November and Friday 15 November, each day at Country Club Tasmania, Launceston and Riverside Golf Clubs.

Should there be a tied score in either of the above AVGU Overall Championships the winners will be decided by a countback of total scores in the final round, then the second round, then the first round. If still tied, a standard countback will be held on the final round. All other tied scores shall be decided in countback order. Winners of the championship major trophies (Overall and Grades Gross and Nett Stroke) will be ineligible to win ancillary 54 hole Stableford competitions

Daily stroke and stableford competitions, nearest the pin and hole in one competitions will be conducted at each course over the championships.

Grades:
Championship Grades for Mens and Ladies will be determined by GA Handicaps on 1 November 2019. However, preliminary grades will be issued, based on GA handicaps on 10 October 2019.

Grades will remain for the duration of the Championships. Grades for Mens & Ladies are subject to change based on finalised entries.

Handicaps: Handicaps for all players will be as at 1 November 2019 and will remain for the 54 holes, subject to slope adjustment of the course being played. For the daily events, handicaps may be adjusted as determined by daily Golf Link assessment.

Draws: The DRAFT DRAWS for the Monday 4BBB Medley venues and pairs (nominated or allocated) and for the Championships, will be published no later than 1 November 2019. The FINAL DRAWS will be issued at Registration day on Sunday 10 November 2019.

Grades for the Mens Championship will be drawn to play one round each at Country Club Tasmania, Launceston and Riverside as per tournament schedule.

Grades for the Ladies Championship will be drawn to play one round each at Country Club Tasmania, Launceston and Riverside as per tournament schedule.

Tournament Divisions

Mens A: 0-13.5

Mens B: 13.6-18.4

Mens C: 18.5-36

Ladies 1: 0-20.9

Ladies 2: 21-45

The Tournament Committee will determine your division as of Friday 25 October 2019. Regardless of handicap adjustments between this date and the tournament, your division will not change.

Players grading and draws will not be affected by handicap adjustments in the interim to 11 November 2019. Players will remain in their allocated grades throughout the championship rounds based on their GA Handicaps as at 11 November 2019.

Cards and Protests: Must be lodged within 15 minutes of completion of the player’s round on the day. The decision of the Match Committee shall be final. Doubt as to procedure during play – rule 3-3 of the Rules of Golf applies.

Bad Weather: It is a condition of competition that, in potentially dangerous situations play must be discontinued immediately following a suspension of play by the committee. Procedures for discontinuance of play will be notified by the individual clubs in their Competition Conditions or Local Rules.

If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, the player shall be disqualified unless circumstances warrant waiving such penalty, as provided in Rule 33 – 7.

If any conditions occur which prevent the completion of any round of the scheduled events on any day, on any course, that round for the affected grade, shall be cancelled.

If the course you are scheduled to play is closed, golfers in that draw will receive a voucher for a round of golf at that course (voucher valid for 6 months / 3 months for Tasmanians).

Golf Carts Usage: Due to limited availability the committe reserves the right to prioritise motorised cart usage for medical conditins and a doctor’s certificate is required. To drive a motorised cart, competitors must have a current driver’s licence and have previous experience driving a golf cart. In the event of an accident, the driver is responsible for the costs to repair the cart and any property damaged as well as being liable for any personal injury claims. A waiver must be signed prior to usage.

Mobile Phones: Any golfer who must carry a mobile phone on the golf course should ensure that it is turned to silent at all times and only used in case of an emergency.

Dress Code: All competitors should be smartly attired both on the course and in the club house. Mens shirts must have a collar. Shorts and slacks should be tailored (no cargo pants/shorts). Women may wear Bermuda shorts. Track suits and the like, abbreviated denim or boxer shorts, tee shirts, singlets and tank tops, denim jeans or thongs are not permitted on the courses or in the club houses. Soft spikes are mandatory. Dress for the Presentation Dinner is smart casual.

Cancellation: Applications for refunds received in writing prior to 1 October 2019 will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee. No refund will be provided for cancellations after 1 October 2019. We recommend you take out suitable travel insurance at time of booking. Refunds for cancelled accommodation will be subject to the standard terms and conditions of each property.

Publicity / Promotion: Tournament committee may arrange media promotion and publicity before, during and after the Championship. Competitors assent to pictures of them appearing and being used for purposes determined by Go Golfing and the 2019 Australian Veteran Golf Championship Tournament Committee.

Indemnity Disclaimer: By signing the Indemnity Disclaimer on the tournament entry form or registering online, competitors agree to participate in the 2019 Australian Veteran Golf Championship at their own risk. The tournament committee, sponsors, host golf clubs and other suppliers of goods and 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.