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The Nova Scotia Golf Association

Royale Women's Pinehurst (2 Ball)

Jul 31, 2008

Glen Lovat Golf Course

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Tournament Regulations

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Competitions	04.09.10 Competitions 1. Championship Team a. Overall Lowest Gross Score for holes played. In the event of a tie, the tied teams shall play one or more extra holes, on a sudden victory basis, following the final round. b. The Women’s Pinehurst (2 Ball) Plaque is presented to the Champion Team. Each team member receives a keeper plaque c. The Champion Team members receive supplementary gift certificates in addition to the one they received for winning their division. 2. Provincial Team Selection There is no Provincial Team selected at this event 3. Divisional a. The number of divisions is the integer result of dividing the number of teams teeing off on day 1 of the tournament by thirty (30). b. The division breakpoints are based on team RCGA Handicaps calculated as described in the RCGA Handicap Manual; Section 9-4 b ii Calculation example: 1. Calculate the course handicap for each team member (RCGA Handicap Factor * Slope / 113) Player A’s RCGA Handicap Factor of 8.0 calculates to a handicap of 8 Player B’s RCGA Handicap Factor of 16.0 calculates a handicap of 16 2. Calculate the Allowances for each team member. (60% of Lower and 40% of Higher RCGA Handicap) 60% of Player A’s handicap of 8 = 4.8 (rounds to 5) 40% of Player B’s handicap of 16= 6.4 (rounds to 6) 3. Calculate the team handicap Player A’s handicap of 5 plus Player B’s handicap of 6 calculates to a team handicap of 1 c. There are Gross & Net competitions within each division d. In the event of tie for a gross score position within a division, it shall be broken by matching scorecards on the following sets of holes: 1. Lowest gross score for holes 10-18; 13-18; 16-18; 18 2. Lowest gross score for holes 1-9; 4-9; 7-9; 9 3. If this process does not break the tie, the previous round’s cards should matched using this process. If there is no previous round is available the tie will be broken by lot. e. In the event of tie for a net score position within a division, it shall be broken by matching scorecards as for gross but the result will be adjusted by the appropriate handicap for the number of holes used: 1. 10 – 18 or 1 – 9 uses 50.0% of team handicap 2. 13 – 18 or 4 – 9 uses 33.3% of team handicap 3. 16 – 18 or 7 – 9 uses 16.7% of team handicap 4. Hole 18 or hole 9 uses 0.5% of team handicap f. The number and value of gift certificates shall be equal across the divisions. g. The value of the gift certificates is based a percentage set by the executive each year and the number of players teeing off on day 1.
Draw Format	04.09.09 Draw Format 1. If the intact defending Women’s Pinehurst (2 Ball) Champion Team is in the field they shall be in the first group off the # 1 tee regardless of their combined RCGA Handicaps. 2. Each group will consist of two (2) teams (four (4) Competitors). 3. Interval time between groups will be ten (10) minutes. 4. The field is normally divided into four (4) flights A, B, C & D based on the team members combined RCGA Handicap Factors. 5. The order of play shall be: Day 1 Morning: Flights A & B tee off in ascending order of the combined RCGA Handicap Factors of the team members that were provided at entry · Flight A will use Tee # 10 when two tees are used Afternoon: Flights C & D tee off in ascending order of the combined RCGA Handicap Factors of the team members that were provided at entry · Flight C will use Tee # 10 when two tees are used
Dress Code (2008)	Headwear: Hats and Visors must be worn with the brim forward. Tops: Tops may be worn tucked or un-tucked but NO midriff or cleavage can be shown Acceptable Polo shirts with or without sleeves Sleeveless shirts must have a minimum 4 inches seam at shoulder Unacceptable See-through, haltered or tank tops Muscle, "T" or cut off shirts Offensive words or symbols Bottoms: Acceptable Dress slacks; Capris Shorts or skorts - hemline must extend below fingertips when person stands straight with arms at side Unacceptable Rugby pants, Jogging suits, Jeans Denim or Spandex Tennis style, gym-wear or cut off shorts Footwear: Acceptable Golf shoes with alternative spike-less soles (e.g.;soft spikes) Golf sandels (socks are NOT required) Sneakers or soft soled shoes that will not penetrate or damage a soft putting green Unacceptable traditional metal or cermamic tipped spikes
Eligibility & Handicap	04.09.02 Eligibility & Handicap Limitations Competitors must: 1. Be an Amateur Female Member of a recognized Golf Club Entries from Category 2 NSGA Member Clubs and out of province competitors shall be held aside until the tournaments closing date. If the field is not full at that time, these entries will be processed. 2. Have reached her nineteenth (19^th) birthday by the first day of the tournament. 3. Have a valid RCGA Handicap Factor There are no handicap limitations 4. At registration, present an RCGA Membership Card and an up-to-date (within 15 days of first day of the competition) a properly attested (by authorized club official) RCGA Handicap Factor. If a Competitor fails to meet the requirements above he may be allowed to play but must meet the requirements prior to the end of the first day’s competition. · End of day is when final group has turned in their scorecards Failure to do so shall result in the disqualification of the Competitor.
Field Composition	04.09.03 Field Composition The field is normally is limited to one hundred & eight (108) teams (216 players). a. In the event that the tournament is over subscribed, all entries except the exemptions below shall go into a draw conducted by the committee. Exempt from the draw are: 1. The intact teams drawn out in the previous year 2. The intact defending champion team 3. The first three (3) teams registered from the host club b. The teams drawn out in the above process become the waiting list kept in the reverse order of the draw. Last drawn out is the first replacement team in the event a team in the field withdraws.
Format of Play	04.08.04 Format of Play Pinehurst – Eighteen (18) holes On each hole 1^st Stroke Each Partner hits a ball off the Tee 2^nd Stroke Partners hit each other’s ball 3^rd Stroke Partners choose one of the balls to complete the hole and play alternate strokes until the ball is holed. The owner of the ball (who hit it off the tee) plays the 3^rd stroke.
Motorized Golf Carts	04.09.08 Motorized Golf Cars Use of motorized golf carts is permitted for all competitors. If a Competitor wishes to use a motorized car, they must make their own arrangements for its reservation through the Pro-Shop of the club they will play and abide by the rules of operation set by that club.
Practice Round	04.09.06 Practice Round Competitors are normally entitled to a practice round prior to the event. The date and times for the practice round is at the sole discretion of the host club and are to be scheduled through the host club by the competitor.
Spectator Policy	SPECTATOR POLICY for NSGA TOURNAMENTS The NSGA strives to uphold professional standards at all our events. We ask all spectators to please assist our players by abiding by the following Spectator Policy. Dress Code: Each course has its own particular dress code. Spectators who do not meet the standard established by the host club and/or the NSGA could be refused admittance to both the golf course and clubhouse. Power Carts: Spectators are not permitted to use power carts during the tournament. Cell Phones: Cell phones must be set to the "vibrate" only mode or turned off. Many golf clubs have policies that prohibit the use of cell phones on the golf course and or in the clubhouse. It is your responsibility to follow the policy of our tournament host. Communications: With the exception of asking the player if he/she would like to eat or drink at the turn or the need to deal with medical situations, no communication (verbal or non-verbal) is to take place with the player. Minimum Distances & Prohibited areas: A minimum distance of 40 Yards must be maintained between the player and spectators. When cart paths are provided, spectators must stay on the paths. When no cart paths are available, the outside rough will substitute for the cart path. Spectators are prohibited from the following areas: · Tees, Fairways, Greens · Scoring and Starting areas · Rules Situations Lost Golf Balls: We request that spectators assist the NSGA on-course officials with pace of play by observing when and where golf balls stray. It is permissible to point to the area where the ball traveled but you are not authorized to assist the player in searching for the ball unless asked by a NSGA official. This opportunity is not to be utilized to have a conversation with the player and does not supersede the 40 yard minimum distance requirements. Equipment & Clothing: The Committee prohibits spectators/parents from carrying clothing or equipment for the player. (e.g. rain suit, umbrella). Spectators are permitted to carry food and drinks. Interference & Influence: Spectators, including parents, are to have no influence on play. Any direction, interference, influence or advice may be a violation of the Spectator Policy or Code of Conduct.
Undue Delay, Pace of Play