16th Goofy & Frenz Charity Golf 2020
Tournament Format & Rules
16th Goofy & Frenz Charity Golf 2020 consisting of a single round of 18-hole shall be played in System 36 Stableford format in accordance with rules of golf approved by the R&A and Local Rules of NSRCC Golf Club.
Format of Play – System 36 Stableford
Each player shall record only his/her GROSS score for each hole on his/her scorecard (Note: Players are not required to calculate or record their nett strokes or their stableford points)
The system will then assign Merit Points to the golfer for each hole, based on his actual gross less the par for that hole.
Double bogeys or more => 0 Merit Point
Bogeys = 1 Merit Point
Pars = 2 Merit Points
Birdies = 3 Merit Points
Eagles = 4 Merit Points
Golfer’s handicap is then computed using the formula:
Handicap = 36 minus Sum of Merit Points (18 holes)
For example, a golfer who plays level par for every hole will have 36 Merits Points and his /her handicap will be 0 (36 – 36 = 0).
A golfer who bogies every hole will have 18 Merit Points and his/her handicap will be 18 (36 – 18 = 18).
The System will then use this computed handicap to compute the golfer’s stableford ranking.
Tee Box
All men are to tee off from the white tees. All ladies are to tee off from the red tees.
Trophies
1 x overall “Best Gross” for the Tournament Challenge Trophy
3 x Trophies – Champion, 1st & 2nd Runner-ups
4 x Nearest The Pin Trophies
1 x Longest Drive Trophy
1 x Nearest The Line Trophy
In the event of any ties, the winner shall be determined by a count-back from the last hole (Hole 18) and subsequent holes till an outright winner is determined.
Hole-In-One
Hole #15 – Cash $5000
• To be eligible for the Hole In One ( HIO ) prize , the golfer must meet the following criteria:
• Amateur golfers aged 21 & above.
• The HIO must be achieved during a complete round of 18 holes.
• All clubs or equipment used to achieve the feat must conform to USGA specifications.
• In the event where more than one golfer achieve a HIO , the first to achieve will be the sole winner .
• Any participant who is currently in breach of the Amateur status shall not be eligible to win the HIO prize.
Novelty Events
Nearest the Pin
Hole #6
Hole #9
Hole #12
Hole #15
Each player shall be entitled to only 1 prize in each novelty category competition.
In the event that a player is in contention for more than 1 novelty prize in the same category – nearest the pin , his first result shall take precedent, e.g. if he/she is nearest the pin on both Hole#6 and Hole#9, then he/she is entitled to the prize on Hole#6 while the next nearest on Hole#9 is moved up even if he starts from Hole#9 in the shortgun start.
Longest Drive – Hole#3
Player with the longest drive from the tee box, ball must be on the general area left of the buggy track and right of trees between hole#3 and hole#5 including rough area but not inside water hazards.
Nearest The Line Hole#14
Winner will be the player who tee off with the ball landing nearest to the line. In the event if more than one player have the same distance from the line (touching it, for example) the player in contention with the longer drive wins.
Etiquette & Slow Play
Players are reminded to avoid slow play. Please pick up your ball and proceed to the next hole if you are not in contention for any particular hole, i.e. if you score more than 5 for a Par 3, 7 for a Par 4, or 9 for a Par 5. Just record your score as 6, 8 or 10 respectively.
To speed up play, any putt within a putter length, measure from the base of your own putter up to the grip of the putter (i.e. a putter not having a shaft exceeding 35”), shall be deemed a “gimme”. (Note: “Gimme” means add one stroke and pick up your ball)
Inclement Weather and Adverse Conditions
In the unfortunate event that the tournament cannot be completed due to inclement weather or for whatever other reason/s, all prizes (save for trophies) shall go to the lucky draw. All play will stop at 6.30pm.
Tournament Director and Disputes
In the event of any claim or dispute, the same shall be referred to the Tournament Director whose decision shall be final. Any such claim or dispute should be lodged immediately on completion of play before the announcement of results.
Scorecards
At the completion of the round, each player is to submit their scorecards. Those not submitting scorecards will be disqualified and also not be entitled for lucky draw during dinner.