Tour Rules & Regulations

 

  1. All Tournaments will be decided over 36 Holes of strokeplay.
  2. In the event of a tie after 36 holes then the individual pro winner will be decided by a play-off, pro/am on countback.
  3. 40% of the Pro Field win prize money. Top 5 amateurs in Pro/am and top 3 pros in Pro/am
  4. In Pro/Am event, amateurs will receive full stroke allowance

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS.

 

  1. Practice rounds must be arranged through the secretary or Professional shop.
  2. All players must conduct themselves in a Professional manner and respect the etiquette and dress code of the club

 

ORDER OF MERIT

 

  1. 1st place will receive one point for every player in the Pro field with last getting one.
  2. Example: (25 pros) 1st-25pts, 2nd-24pts, 3rd-23pts down to last place 1pt. Numbers rounded up in the case of ties.

 

  • ONE BALL RULE APPLIES FOR PROFESSIONALS.
  • DRIVING CLUBS conformity as the R & A of St. Andrews List.
  • GROOVES ON IRON CLUBS The tour will not be adopting the new condition of competition rule relating to grooves on iron clubs.
  • MEASURING DEVICES: Devices without slope will be allowed.
  • SUSPENSION OF PLAY. When play is suspended,the player must mark their ball and seek shelter. Play will not be resumed until an official has deemed it safe, practice is not allowed during the suspension.
  • SUSPENSION: One prolonged klaxon horn.
  • RESUMPTION: two short notes of klaxon horn.
  • PLAYERS ATTIRE: No denim, shorts, sandals, trainers, non-collared shirts.
  • CADDIES: Non Spiked Shoes and Tailored shorts to be acceptable.
  • IN THE CLUBHOUSE HATS,WATERPROOFS OR GOLF SHOES MUST NOT BE WORN!
  • OFFICIALS PRESENT: Tour Director.
  • SLOW PLAY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
  • CODE OF CONDUCT. Any player or caddie displaying inappropriate behaviour, causing damage to the course or tee markers will be subject to a suspension from the tour if in the opinion of the tour director the reputation of the tour will be damaged.

 

Any concerns or comments should be directed towards the tour director.

 

LATE ENTRIES.

 

Entries after the closing date will be accepted at the discretion of the tournament director and incur a £50 penalty, this does not apply to amateurs. Entries close ten days prior to each event.

 

WITHDRAWALS.

 

  1. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE DRAW IS POSTED UNLESS A VALID MEDICAL NOTE IS PRODUCED.
  2. THE TOUR DIRECTOR WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY IN WHETHER A REFUND IS JUSTIFIED.