Men's Test Open (Do Not Enter) Rules

CONDITIONS FOR THE 2018 HINDHEAD GOLF CLUB SENIOR MEN’S OPEN FOR THE MICHAEL SMITH SALVER
(“THE 2018 SENIOR MEN’S OPEN”)

1. FORMAT: The 2018 Senior Men’s Open will be decided over one round of 18 holes of Stableford stroke play in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the R&A Rules Limited; the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the R&A Rules Limited; any the Local Rules of the course as approved by the Committee of Hindhead Golf Club. Play will be from the yellow tees.
2. ELIGIBILITY: The 2018 Senior Men’s Open is open to gentleman, aged 60 years or over on the day of competition, who must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the R&A Rules Limited. Entrants must have competitive handicaps to a maximum of 20.
3. ENTRY: Entry to the 2018 Senior Men’s Open must be made by completing the Entry Form and sending that along with payment of £59.00 payable to Hindhead Golf Club Limited to The Senior Men’s Open, Hindhead Golf Club, Churt Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6HX and must be received by 17:00 on 1 June 2018. Entries are limited to 78 players and in the event of over-subscription, will be balloted on handicap. Any unsuccessful entrants will be placed on a reserve list and will have their payment returned if they do not play. No refunds will be given after the draw has been made, unless a substitute can be found. The entry fee of £59.00 includes one round of golf in the competition format, coffee on arrival, a two course dinner after the completion of play, and prizes.
4. STARTING TIMES: Play will commence at 12.30pm. Starting times at intervals of ten minutes will be allocated to players in advance of the competition and the competitors will be advised of these starting times in advance via email and, if a self-addressed envelope is enclosed with the entry form, by post. Play will commence from both the first and tenth tees. Competitors are required to report to the starter five minutes before their advertised tee time. As per the Rule of Golf 6-3a: If, in the absence of circumstances that warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification, as provided in Rule 33-7, the player who arrives at the starting point, ready to play, within 5 minutes of his starting time shall be penalised two strokes. If the player is more than 5 minutes late, the penalty shall be disqualification.
5. PACE OF PLAY: Slow play detracts from the enjoyment of the game for many golfers. For the purpose of preventing slow play, the Committee has in accordance with the Rule of Golf 6-7, established pace of play guidelines which includes the maximum period of time allowed to complete a stipulated round. The maximum time allowed to complete the round is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Groups taking longer to complete their rounds than the maximum time and finishing more than 15 minutes behind the group in the front of them, excepting the first groups off each starting tee, who must play within the maximum time, will be penalised one shot for the first offence.
6. TIES: In the event of ties, results shall be determined by the best stableford score over last 9 holes, 6 holes, 3 holes, final hole. If pairs can still not be separated the prizes shall be shared.
7. PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded for the best four scores, the best front nine holes and the best back nine holes from those not finishing in the top four overall positions.
8. GOLF BUGGIES: Buggies permitted for use at Hindhead Golf Club are one-person ride-on buggies only; the use of two man buggies is not permitted neither may the one-person buggies be used by those who do not meet the medical criteria. The safety of everyone using the Club’s facilities is of paramount importance and no one, Member, guest or visitor, may use a ride-on buggy at the Club until they have completed the required documentation and gained the written approval of the Club Secretary. Golf buggies are not available for hire.
9. LOCAL RULES: The Local Rules applicable are as printed on the score card. Any changes from and additions to these Local Rules will be notified on the day of competition.
10. PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds at the discounted rate of £63 per player (county card rate) are available a maximum of two weeks in advance and may be booked, subject to availability, with the Professional Shop.
11. COMMITTEE: The 2018 Senior Men’s Open is organised by the Committee of Hindhead Golf Club, which will rule on any dispute which may arise and its decision shall be final.
12. DRESS CODE: Smart causal dress is required in the dining room. Golf shoes are not permitted on the first floor.

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