WBGC RULES OF COMPETITION 2008

WORLD BIDAYUH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP ( WBGC ) 2008

1.0 COMPETITION
The competition shall be called the World Bidayuh Golf Championship. It shall consist of single round of 18 holes play in-accordance with The Rules of Golf as approved by R & A and the Local Rules of Damai Golf and Country Club (DGCC)

2.0 DATE /VENUE
The competition will be held on Friday, 30th May, 2008 at DGCC.

3.0 CATEGORY
There shall be two categories the Nett and Gross event.

4.0 FORMAT
The Championship shall be decided by stroke play with the Gross taking precedence over Nett.

5.0 ENTRY CONDITION / ELIGIBILITY
The competition shall be open to all Bidayuh and those with Bidayuh parentage, wife or husband. Bidayuhs who are eligible are invited to submit their names to the organising committee on or before closing date 25th May, 2008.

SMS can be sent to Ricky Guing Senen 012-8805438 or
Joseph Jindy 012-8902501 or
Ahkim Sarok 012-8089329 or
Simply Call Damai Golf Country Club at Tel. 082-846088

WBGC Tournament fee for DGCC members is fixed at RM60.00 and RM100.00 for non members and must be paid upon registration. The tournament fee shall cover goodies, buggies fee and the cost of the lunch. The entrance fee paid is not refundable if cancellation is made after the closing date.

6.0 COUNTBACK
In the event of ties in the score the count back system shall apply.

7.0 REGISTRATION
All competitors are requested to register at least 30 minutes before Tee-off times. Late entries may be considered but subject to the discretion of the organising committee.

8.0 HANDICAP
Participants with more than one handicap shall play off their lowest handicap. It is required that all entrants produce their latest handicap certificate and insurance card during registration. The organising committee reserve the right to adjust the player’s handicap accordingly.

9.0 TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE DECISION
All complains, protests and disputes shall be referred immediately to the tournament committee whose decision shall be final.

10.0 CONFORMING DRIVERS HEADS AND BALLS
Any driver the player carries must have a club head, identified by model and loft that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R & A.

Exception: A driver with club head that was manufactured prior to 1999 shall be exempted from this condition.

PENALTY FOR CARRYING, BUT NOT MAKING STROKE WITH CLUB OR CLUBS IN BREACH OF CONDITTION:
Stroke play: Two strokes penalty for each hole at which any breach occurs; maximum penalty of four strokes for the round.

In the event of a breach between the play of the two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole.

Any club or clubs carried in breach of this condition must be declared out of play by the player to his marker or fellow competitor immediately upon discovery. If a player fails to do so he shall be DISQUALIFIED.

The golf balls that the player use must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by R & A.
Penalty: Disqualification.

11.0 STARTING TIME
The competition shall start at the times and order of the draw. No substitution and mutual interchange of the starting times shall be permitted after the draw has been made.
The Committee shall arrange the time and the starting order and shall reserve the right to reschedule the starting time and reallocation of players’ tee-off flight.

12.0 PACE OF PLAY
Players must play without delay. If a match fails to keep its place on the course and loss more than one clear hole on the players in front, it should invite the match following to pass.

13.0 RETURNING OF SCORE CARD
A player must return his/her scorecard as soon as he/she has completed their round.

14.0 PRIZE GIVING
Gross event: 6 prizes
Nett event: 6 prizes
Prize giving ceremony shall commence after the lunch and prizes must be collected personally. Collection of prizes by proxy shall not be entertained.



ITINERARY
8.00 – Registration and collection of goody bags

9.00 - Stagger Tee Off

2.00- High Tea
- Prize presentation followed by the DBNA Lucky Draw Tickets.
- Live Band

The Organising Committee reserves the right to change or alter the above programmes without prior notice.


5 May 2008