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28th Malaysian Senior Amateur Open Golf Championships 2008


The 28th Malaysian Senior Amateur Open Golf Championship 2008 will be held at Kelab Golf Sarawak and Damai Golf & Country Club on 4th,5th & 6th November 2008


RULES AND CONDITIONS


1. MANAGEMENT

1.1. The Championship shall be managed by a Tournament Committee whose decisions in all matters relating to the Championships shall be final.

2. VENUE AND DATE

2.1. The Championships shall be decided by stroke play over 2 rounds of 18 holes each to be played on Wednesday, 5 November and 6 November 2008 at Kelab Golf Sarawak and Damai Golf & Country Club, respectively.

3. ELIGIBILITY

3.1. The championships shall be open to all male golfers who are 55 years of age and over on 5 November 2008.

3.2. The number of participants will be limited to a maximum of 240 entries.

3.3. There will be two separate categories of participants as follows:

3.1.1. Category 1. Participants with valid USGA Handicap Index of 16.4 and below may compete in the Open Championships. They are entitled to vie for the prizes offered under the Open Championships.

3.1.2. Category 2. Participants with valid USGA Handicap Index of 16.5 and above but not over USGA Handicap Index of 21.7. However, those with USGA Handicap Index of above 21.7 may participate but will play at USGA Handicap Index of 21.7. Participants under this category are entitled to vie for the prizes offered under that category.

4. ENTRIES

4.1. Closing date, Monday 6 October 2008.

4.2. The entry fee is RM 400.00 for Malaysians and USD 200.00 for non-Malaysians.

4.3. Duly completed entry forms together with the entrance fees in the form of cheques or Bankers drafts made payable to “The Senior Golfers Society of Malaysia” must reach the Tournament Secretary on or before the closing date. Participants may also deposit the fee under the Society at account number 5145 4310 025 with MAYBANK, Desa Pandan Branch, Kuala Lumpur

4.4. The entrance fee is not refundable if cancellation is made after the closing date

5. RULES OF PLAY

5.1. Play shall be in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited and the Local Rules of Kelab Golf Sarawak and Damai Golf Club.

6. HANDICAP DECLARATION

6.1. September 2008 USGA Handicap Index will be applicable.

6.2. Competitors shall report any change in their Handicap Index to the Tournament Committee prior to the commencement of the first round.

7. FORMAT OF PLAY

7.1. Stroke play over two rounds of 18 holes.

7.2. Category 1.

7.2.1. The competitor returning the lowest aggregate gross score over 36 holes will be declared the Winner and Champion of the Tournament.

7.2.2. In the event of a tie for the winner and champion, it shall be decided by a Sudden-Death event play off.

7.2.3. There will be prizes offered for the best aggregate nett scores over 36 holes.

7.3. Category 2.

7.3.1. The winner shall be the competitor who returns the lowest aggregate nett score over 36 holes.

8. DECIDING TIES

8.1. In the event of a tie for the winner or any other placing other than as prescribed at para 7.2.2. above, it shall be decided on a count back on the 18 holes played at KGS, last 9, 6,3,and last hole and by lot.
9. PRIZES
9.1. The number of prizes will be based on the final number of participants. Each player may win only one prize.

9.2. The Organising Committee will award prizes based on the following:

9.2.1. Category 1. (Open Championships)

a. Overall 36 Holes on Gross ( Tun H S Lee Trophy)

i. Winner and Champion + challenge trophy, replica and prize.
ii. Runner-up + memento and prize.
iii. Third + memento and prize.
iv. Fourth prize.
v. Fifth prize and up to tenth prize.

b. Overall 36 Holes on Nett (Nik Daud Trophy)

i. Winner + challenge trophy, replica and prize.
ii. Runner-up + memento and prize.
iii. Third + memento and prize.
iv. Fourth prize.
v. Fifth prize and up to tenth prize.

9.2.2. Category 2.

a. Overall 36 Holes on Nett (Challenge Trophy)

i. Winner + challenge trophy, replica and prize.
ii. Runner-up +memento and prize.
iii. Third + memento and prize.
iv. Fourth prize.
v. Fifth prize and up to tenth prize.

9.2.3. Hole-in-one. A car of the “Toyota Camry” or equivalent will be made available.

10. STARTING TIME

10.1. The competition shall be run on shot gun starting at 7.30 am. The Tournament Committee will make the draws for the two days and such information will be posted at the clubhouse or made known later.
10.2. Competitors are reminded of Rule 33-7 for not starting on time and may face a penalty of two strokes at the starting hole. Penalty for lateness beyond 5 minutes is disqualification.

11. SLOW PLAY

11.1. The attention of all competitors is drawn to Rule 6-7 regarding undue delay.

12. ETIQUETTE

12.1. The following are considered as serious breaches of etiquette for the Championships:
12.1.1. Hand phone rings / use of hand phones during play.
12.1.2. Verbal abuse of fellow competitor / official / staff.
12.1.3. Intentionally distracting or offending fellow competitor.
12.1.4. Any others not listed and which will be dealt with on case to case basis.
12.1.5. The penalty imposed for serious breach of etiquette is disqualification under Rule 33-7.

13. WATER HAZARDS (Including Lateral Water Hazards) RULE 26

13.1. Water hazards are defined by yellow stakes or lines while lateral water hazards are defined by red stakes or lines.

13.2. Dropping Zones. Where there are dropping zones for water hazards, a ball may be played under Rule 26 or a ball may be dropped in the dropping zones under the penalty of one stroke.
14. INCLEMENT WEATHER & SUSPENSION OF PLAY

14.1. In the event that inclement weather should preclude the completion of the tournament, the Tournament Committee will meet immediately and the participants will be informed of its decision.

15. RETURNING OF SCORECARDS

15.1. Players are required to return their score cards duly signed by himself and the marker to the officials nominated by the committee immediately and not later than 5 minutes after completing the round at the assigned score cards collection centers.

16. COMMITTEE’S AUTHORITY AND DICISIONS

16.1. The decision of the Rules Committee on any dispute shall be final.

16.2. The Committee reserves the right to change any of the above rules of competition in the interest of the tournament.

. PROGRAMME

17.1. Tuesday 4 November 2008

7.30 am Practice round at either clubs at individual choice.
(First tee off)
1.00 pm Practice round. (Last tee off).

17.2. Wednesday 5 November 2008

6.30 am Registration / Breakfast at the respective golf clubs.
7.45 am Tee off – shot-gun start. 1.45 pm Running Lunch at the respective golf clubs.

17.3. Thursday 6 November 2008

6.30 am Registration / Breakfast. At the respective golf clubs.
7.450 am Tee off – shot gun start.
1.45 pm Running Lunch at the respective golf clubs
8.00 pm Dinner and prize presentation ceremony.



28th Malaysian Senior
Amateur Open Golf Championships 2008

GENERAL INFORMATION

Venue : Kelab Golf Sarawak (KGS) and Damai Golf & Country
Club (DGCC), Kuching, SARAWAK.

Date : 5 - 6 November 2008.

Practice : 4 November 2008
Round First tee-off at 7-30 am
Last tee-off 1.00 pm

Entry Fee : Malaysian : RM400.00.
Non-Malaysian : USD200.00.
Fee is inclusive of green fees, buggy (twin sharing) breakfasts and lunches for three days and transfers
from official hotel to golf clubs.

Prizes : The number of prizes will be based on the number of
Participants and will be determined by the Organising
Committee.
• Best 10 Gross Scores.
• Best 10 Nett Scores.
• Best 15 Nett Scores (non-championship).
• Hole-in-one (Toyota Camry or equivalent).

Registration : Tuesday, 4 November 2008 at KGS and DGCC
respectively from 7.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Food & : Breakfasts and lunches will be served at the respective golf
clubs during the three days of competition.

Beverages : There will be a Welcome Dinner for all participants on
4 November 2008. The Prize Presentation Dinner will be on 6 November 2008. All participants and their spouses are invited to both the dinners.

Accommodation : Arrangements are being made for accommodation to be
centrally organized at the rate of around RM220.00 per
room per night. Participants are required to indicate their
accommodation requirements in the entry forms.

We wish you an enjoyable and memorable golfing and a pleasant stay in Kuching, Sarawak.

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