12th WORLD BIDAYUH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP (WBGC)
YB Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong &
The DBNA President’s Challenge Trophies
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The following Conditions, together with any amendments or additions as published by the Tournament Committee on the relevant entry form or at the golf course, will apply under Rule 33-1.
The following Conditions, together with any amendments or additions as published by the Tournament Committee on the relevant entry form or at the golf course, will apply under Rule 33-1.
1. The Committee
The 12th WBGC is under the management of the Tournament Committee, which reserves the right to amend the Championship Conditions. The decisions of the Committee shall, in all matters, be final.
2. Date and Venue
The 12th WBGC will be played on SATURDAY, 28 MAY 2016 at GARDEN / JUNGLE Course,Samarahan Country Club (SCC).
3. Eligibility and Handicap
Entries are open to Bidayuhs only, with maximum handicap of 30 (recently revised), or current NHS/USGA handicap index of 27.7 (Blue tees) for Men, and maximum handicap of 36 or NHS/USGA handicap index of 33.8 (Red tees) for Ladies. Those with higher handicaps may participate but shall play to the maximum handicap index of 27.7 (men) or 33.8 (ladies). June handicap shall be used for the Tournament.
In the event that a player has more than one handicap index, then his lowest handicap shall be used for the Championship. It is the sole responsibility of the players to declare their lowest handicap. Failure to comply shall result in disqualification in the handicap event.
4. Size of field
All Bidayuh golfers with valid handicaps are eligible to participate. Maximum entries will be capped at 100 golfers.
5. Format / Shotgun Start
The Championship will be decided by Stroke Play over 18 holes. The Championship is Gross taking precedence over Nett.
The Tournament Committee may cancel the Tournament if they consider that the course is not in a playable condition, or that there are circumstances rendering the proper playing of the game impossible. Play shall commence as Shotgun start.
6. Entrance Fee and Closing Date.
Entrance fee shall be RM 60 per person for SCC and Reciprocal Members and RM100 for other participants (Buggy and Green Fees are inclusive). Competition scorecards will only be issued upon collection of entrance fees during the day of competition.
You may register online (WBGC site) or by phone to Ricky Guing (012-8961576), Robert Elone (016-8906902) or better yet through WhatsApp WBGC 2016. Closing date for registration is Sunday, 22 May 2016.
7. The Draw
The draw shall be done by the Tournament Committee latest by 25 May 2016, and flight information may be obtained by logging on to WBGC web site, or by phone to SCC, Ricky Guing or Robert Elone.
No changes shall be made after the draw has been released.
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to vary the draw and starting times at its absolute discretion.
8. Deciding Ties
In the event of a tie for first place, the winner shall be decided by matching score cards in the following order: last 9, 6, 3 holes and finally the last (18th) hole, and the handicaps to be deducted shall be 1/2, 1/3 , and 1/6 from the scores for those holes.
If the winner is still undecided, it shall be decided by lot.
9. Prizes
RM4,500 worth of prizes is to be won. There shall be 10 Gross prizes and 15 Nett prizes and the value of each shall be determined by the Tournament Committee.
The Gross winner shall be declared the Bidayuh Champion Golfer and he/she shall receive the YB Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong Challenge Trophy.
The Nett winner shall be awarded The DBNA President Challenge Trophy.
10. Transportation
All players shall use buggy on a twin sharing basis unless he is the odd one out in the group.
Penalty: two strokes for each hole at which the breach occurred.
Maximum penalty: four strokes.
11. Caddies
Only caddies registered at the Samarahan Country Club are allowed to caddy during the competition.
Penalty: two strokes for each hole at which the breach occurred.
Maximum penalty: four strokes.
12. Serious Breach of Etiquette
A penalty of Disqualification under Rule 33-7 will be imposed if the Committee determines that a player has committed “serious breach of etiquette”. Examples include but are not limited to:
i.Use of hand phone or other means during a stipulated round to disturb or distract otherplayers
ii.Verbal abuse of fellow competitors, and officials or staff on duty.
iii.Other unbecoming conduct or behavior.
13. Teeing Ground
Men shall play from the BLUE tees and ladies from the RED tees.
14. Suspension of Play due to a Dangerous Situation (Notes to Rule 6-8b)
The specimen Condition in the Rules of Golf is in effect – p 140-141.
15. Returning of Score Card
A player’s score card is deemed officially returned to the Committee when he has left the scoring area.
16. Results of Championship –Competition Closed
When the Championship trophy is officially presented to the winner, the results of the competition are deemed officially announced and the competition is closed.
Tournament Committee
Advisor Dato Ik Pahon 019-8893006
Organizing Chairman Robert Elone 016-8906902
Tournament Director(s) / Disciplinary Board:
Lester Simbas
Magit Semong
Treasurer / Lucky Draw Ahkim Sarok 017-8978737
Protocol / Entertainment Charlie Ungang 013-8048566
Secretariat / Catering Joseph Jindy 019-8281336
Souvenirs Davin 017-8978737
Emcee James Sinjeng 019-8171357
Publicity & Registration Ricky Guing Senen 012-8961576
Prizes Davin Dingai 017-8988055
Prize Giving Ceremony
The prize giving ceremony will be held at the AWAH CAFE, DBNA HQ, 2:00 P.M. All participants are cordially invited.
17. Local Rules.
Please see back of score card.
Please see back of score card.
