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Alberta Open Qualifying South

Jun 3, 2008

Olds Golf Club Association

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Dress Standards	DRESS STANDARDS § Individuals must be neat with respect to personal appearance and grooming. § Only tailored golf slacks (which includes capri pants for females), golf shirts with collars and sleeves (ladies’ golf shirts must have a collar and/or sleeves), and tailored golf shorts (cut to a length no higher than approximately 4 inches above the knee, and not extending below the knee) are acceptable. § Shirts must be tucked in at the waist. § Hats / visors must be worn properly, with the brim forward. § Males shall remove hats / visors indoors at the host facilities. § The competitor or their caddie is not permitted to wear traditional metal or ceramic tipped spikes. Golf shoes with alternative spikeless soles (eg; softspikes ®), golf teaching shoes, sneakers or other soft soled shoes that will not penetrate or damage a soft putting green are permitted. § Unacceptable dress includes blue jeans, cut-offs, denim shorts, athletic shorts, jammers, warm up or sweat pants, muscle shirts, T-shirts, tank tops, shirts or pants that are rolled up, etc. § No commercial logos, trademarks, numbers, or offensive wording is acceptable, except that of golf clubs or golf manufacturers or other organizations that are deemed acceptable by Alberta Golf. § Should a host facility have a stricter dress code, its policy will apply.
Driving Range	Range balls will be provided free of charge by Olds GCC. Please limit your time on the range as there are only 40 stalls.
Handicap Factors	HANDICAP FACTORS Players, whose Handicap Factor has changed since their entry was accepted, will play to their current Factor. If a handicap event has a maximum handicap limit, the limit would cap a player’s handicap. Players belonging to a club not utilizing RCGA certified handicapping software will be permitted entry into the tournament but will not be eligible for handicap based prizes.
Pace of Play	2007 PACE of PLAY POLICY Slow Play is a perplexing problem in the game of golf. A slow player can ruin the day for all the competitors. It also disrupts club members who are playing behind a tournament. Out of respect for others, all players have a responsibility to play at a reasonable pace. PACE OF PLAY POLICY Rule 6-7 states, in part: “The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any Pace of Play guidelines that the Committee may establish, and thereafter prescribes penalties for slow play. In order to prevent any such penalty we suggest that you carefully review the following guidelines. ALLOTTED TIME All Players are required to play at no more than the Allotted Time (time par) set out for each event. DEFINITION OF “OUT OF POSITION” All groups will be considered “Out of Position” if, at any time during the round, the group has lost more than its starting interval or in the case of the first group has taken, in the opinion of the Head Rules Official has taken an unacceptable amount of time to play any part of the golf course thereby putting them behind the prescribed schedule as detailed on the Pace of Play Time Chart. GROUP OUT OF POSITION If a group is out of position, the players in that group are subject to being timed. When that group is back in position, timing will cease. The Rules Officials are not required to advise the players, however a player may ask for this information. TIMING If a group is out of position, it may be monitored or timed for failing to comply with this pace of play guideline. When a group is out of position each player is expected to play any stroke within 40 seconds after timing of the player’s stroke begins. THE TIMING OF A PLAYER’S STROKE WILL BEGIN WHEN: • The player has had a reasonable opportunity to reach their ball; players and caddies are expected to walk to their ball in a brisk manner. Rules Officials will begin timing at their discretion when a player is not proceeding in a timely manner in this regard. • It is the player’s turn to play • The player can play without interference or distraction • Time spent determining yardage will count as time taken for the next stroke. ON THE PUTTING GREEN, TIMING WILL BEGIN: • After a player has been allowed a reasonable time to lift, clean and replace the ball • repair their ball mark and other ball marks on the line of putt • remove loose impediments on the line of putt • Time spent looking at the line of putt will count as time taken for the next stroke. Any player in a group being timed, who exceeds the applicable time to play a stroke, will be advised as soon as possible. PACE OF PLAY PENALTIES The following are the penalties, in sequence, for any player in a group being timed who takes more than the applicable time to play a stroke: • One bad timing - a one stroke penalty / Match Play – Lose of hole • A second bad timing an additional 2 stroke penalty / Match Play – Forfeiture of Match • A third bad timing - disqualification Any bad timing incurred carries over for the reminder of that stipulated round. RULINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTS If a ruling or some other legitimate delay occurs (e.g. looking for a lost ball) which causes the group in question to lose its position, that group is expected to regain its position within a maximum of 2 holes.
Power Carts, Caddies	Caddies and power assisted pull carts without measuring devices are permitted. Competitors will not be allowed to ride on a cart except in extenuating circumstances with approval from the tournament committee.
Practice Rounds	PRACTICE ROUNDS: $38 MONDAY - FRIDAY: $44 WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Qualifying Positions	The AG office determines the number of positions available at each site in advance. The qualifying positions available are based on regional participation.
Registration Policies	1 Competitors must be an amateur golfer as defined by the RCGA Rules of Amateur Status and member in good standing of a recognized national golf association. 2 Competitors must present their updated & certified membership/handicap at the tournament site. Players not presenting their card shall be disqualified. No Card – No play. The entry fee will not be refunded. 3 Entries are accepted on first come first served basis, unless otherwise stated on this form. Tournament applications are subject to approval of the Tournament Committee. 4 Entries must be received on this form (or a reproduction) by 4:00 PM on the closing entry date and accompanied by a current dated “personal” cheque, money order, VISA or MasterCard. Online Registrations will be accepted from the Alberta Golf Website. 5 After June 1^st, all entries belonging to players of member clubs whose Alberta Golf membership dues have not been paid will be placed on an inactive list. Inactive listed players will not be eligible for tournament play until their clubs’ membership account has been cleared. 6 Competitors when submitting their entry agree to abide by: a) the “Code of Conduct” b) the “Competitor’s Waiver and Consent” and “Certification of Parent/Guardian” (where appropriate) 7 Automotive transportation is prohibited except in the Men’s Senior Championship, Men’s Senior Qualifying, Interclub, Net Amateur and Family Classic. In exceptional circumstances, Alberta Golf may permit a player, who otherwise qualifies for an amateur event, to use a power cart or other special equipment. A current medical certificate along with a letter describing the player’s needs must be submitted with the entry to request such permission. Authorization to use such equipment may be granted if in the opinion of the Rules Committee, the player could not otherwise participate in the event due to a serious permanent physical impairment. Such use may be denied, if it is deemed that use of such special device, would give the player an undue advantage over other competitors. Note: Unacceptable entries include late; telephoned or emailed entries; “company” cheques and postdated cheques.
Spike Policy	SoftSpikes only.
Tie Breaking Procedures	Tie Breaking Procedures Ties for major championships, final qualifying position or the final position on a provincial team will be broken by a sudden death playoff. The hole(s) designated for the playoff will be discussed by the Event Chairman with the Host Club Pro Shop in advance. However the hole(s) may not be finalized until the scope of any playoff is determined and the course availability at the time of the playoff is known. If due to weather, darkness or other cause, a playoff cannot be held to determine a Champion, then co-winners shall be declared (example Alberta Junior Champion). In the event of a tie in a gross score competition that is not to be decided by a playoff, then a winner shall be declared by matching scorecards. If conditions are such that a play off may not be conducted for a team position on that day or that course the following options should be evaluated in sequence to conduct a playoff: Another nearby course on that day. That course or another course on the next day. An appropriate course prior to the event for which the players were competing. Include all tied players in the event. Ties for team position will be broken according to Rule 33-6 and Appendix 1, as follows: Matching Scorecards Ties will be broken according to Rule 33-6 and Appendix 1, as follows: In the event of a tie in a gross score competition that is not to be decided by a playoff, then a winner shall be declared by matching scorecards. To break a tie in stroke play gross score competition by matching scorecards, examine the holes as they appear on the scorecard. A winner will be determined on the basis of the best score in the following sequence: i) last 18 holes ii) last 9 holes (10-18) iii) last 6 holes (13-18) iv) last holes 3 (16-18) v) last hole (18) vi) first 9 holes (1-9) vii) last 6 holes on front nine (4-9) viii) last 3 holes on front nine (7-9) ix) last hole on front nine (9) x) 18^th hole, 17^th hole, 16^th hole, etc. xi) In a multi round competition, repeat the same procedure using the 2^nd last 18 played, etc. To break a tie in net competition follow the same procedure and deduct the appropriate portion of the course handicap and include the fractions. i) last 18 holes less full course handicap ii) last 9 holes (10-18) less 1/2 course handicap (9/18) iii) last 6 holes (13-18) less 1/3 course handicap (6/18 iv) last 3 holes (16-18) less 1/6 course handicap (3/18) *To break ties for pairing purposes or for order of tee off within a group refer to the above method of matching scorecards. Gross Stroke or Match Play Competition A hole-by-hole play-off shall be played to determine the winner. Net Stroke Play A series of 3-hole competitions shall be played with the winner being the player with the lowest net score aggregate for the 3 holes. Handicap strokes will be taken as they appear on the scorecard. Net Match Play A series of 3-hole competitions shall be played with the winner being the player who won the most holes in the 3-hole match. Handicap strokes will be taken as they appear on the scorecard.
Withdrawl Policy	WITHDRAWL POLICIES 1. Entry fees will be refunded, less a $20 administration fee, if notice of withdrawal is made to the Alberta Golf Office prior to the application deadline. Late withdrawals due a medical emergency supported in writing by a medical doctor will not be subject to the administration fee. Refunds are issued following the event. 2. A player who fails to notify the Tournament Committee of a valid reason for withdrawing prior to commencement of the event, or withdraws during play without valid reason, or fails to appear for a subsequent round of the event, without notification, may be suspended from competing in future Alberta Golf events for up to 1 year. 3. Should a competitor be forced to withdraw from an event he must advise a Tournament Official at the earliest possible opportunity.

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