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| Sun Life Financial Men's Amateur ChampionshipJul 22 - Jul 25, 2008Calgary Golf & Country Club | |  |
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Detail |
| Eligibility |
Open only to those who are exempt or have qualified. |
| Exempt Players 2008 |
Dave Buker, Mitchell Evanecz, Senan Foley, Mitchell Fox, Scott Genoway, Scott Gloge, Dale Goehring, Sean Hovelkamp, Darren Hupfer, Brad Ingarfield, Jordan Irwin, Michael Knight, Brian Laubman, Ryan Lecuyer, Gerry MacDonald, Brandon Markiw, Tom McKinlay, Kyle Morrison, Stuart Nicholson, Karl Parrington, Brendan Peacock, Brock Robillard, David Schultz, Ernie Sheaves, Tom Skinner, Dan Soley, Matt Steinbach, Scott Stiles, Brenden Stuart, Ryan Swelin, Kevin Temple, Brad Thompson, Frank VanDornick, Kris Wasylowich, Jeff Wittup, Bob Wylie. |
| Exemption Criteria |
Players must enter the event prior to the entry deadline for the exemption to be in effect.
Champion last 5 years, Alberta Inter-Provincial Team Last 3 Years, Previous year’s Pacific Coast Amateur Team Member, Low 24 in Tournament in previous year, Previous year’s Junior, Mid Amateur or Senior Champion, 4 Alberta Golf Discretionary Exemptions,1 Host Club Exemption, Players who earned quota position to the previous year’s RCGA Amateur in Alberta Amateur (no alternates), Players who made cut at previous year’s RCGA Amateur who were quota alternates.
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| General Info |
No club storage is available.
No charge for use of practice facilities.
Pull carts are available at no charge.
Cell phones are not allowed on the golf course or in the clubhouse or surrounding area. The use of these phones interferes with the relaxing atmosphere of the clubhouse and the game of golf. Anyone using a cellular phone will be approached by the staff and requested to put it away. There are several phones in the clubhouse for the use of members and their guests and the staff will be happy to notify anyone expecting a call when it arrives. Should a cell phone be used in the parking area, the user must remain in his or her car.
Banquet will be held July 22 at 7:00pm. |
| Power Carts, Caddies |
Caddies and power assisted pull carts without measuring devices are permitted. Amateurs will not be allowed to ride on a cart except in extenuating circumstances with approval from the tournament committee. |
| Practice Rounds |
Practice rounds will be available1 week prior to the championship. Players are to call the golf course at 403-243-3084. Green fees are $110, including GST. |
| 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 1st, 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 and Men's Mid Handicap.
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. |
| Team Selection |
Low four medalists will comprise the Alberta Men's Willingdon Cup Team.
Low medalist 25 years of age and over will fill the 4th position on the Men's Mid Amateur Team.
2nd & 3rd low medalists that are 25 years of age and over will form the PNGA Men's Mid Amateur Team. |
| 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:
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Another nearby course on that day.
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That course or another course on the next day.
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An appropriate course prior to the event for which the players were competing.
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Include all tied players in the event.
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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) 18th hole, 17th hole, 16th hole, etc.
xi) In a multi round competition, repeat the same procedure using the 2nd last 18 played, etc.
*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.
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| Withdrawl Policy |
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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