Grampians Golf

Competition Format:

The competition shall be of 18 holes of stroke play.

The competition shall consist of:       a) Senior and Junior Championships for Boys and Girls;

                                                                 b) Senior and Junior Handicap Event for Boys and Girls

                                                           c) Senior and Junior Teams event (Boys & Girls).

Entries: 

Each Division may enter a team of up to four players from one school plus a further four individuals.

For Senior Individuals to qualify for the Region Finals they must shoot a score of 100 or less in their Division Final (50 or less if only 9 holes are played) or hold a current handicap of 20 or less.  For Junior Individuals to qualify for the Region Finals they must shoot a score of 110 or less in their Division Final (55 or less for 9 holes) or hold a current handicap of 30 or less.

For a Senior team to qualify for the Region Finals they must shoot a combined team score of 280 or less (140 if only 9 holes are played.)  For a Junior team to qualify for the Region Finals they must shoot a combined team score of 300 or less (150 if only 9 holes are played.) 

Tee-off Times:

Tee off times for all competitors will be from 9:00am until 10:45 am Competitors will be notified of their tee-off times prior to the day.

Team Score:                      

The best three scores count towards the team’s event.

Handicap:

Players wishing to be considered for the handicap event must bring proof of their handicap

Equipment:

All competitors are to provide all their own equipment

Each school must provide its own 1st aid kit; including ice packs

Etiquette:

The starter, the course referee and employees of the golf club will disqualify any player who does not play the game in the correct spirit.  (Please see notes on the following page.)  Players may be penalised for slow play.

Caddies:

Caddies may not be used.  Spectators are permitted, however, they may not carry a player's clubs or offer advice concerning the game

Dress:

All players, spectators and supervising staff must be appropriately dressed for a private golf club

State Finals:

Southern Zone will enter two teams of four players plus sixteen individuals in the State Final.

To qualify for the Zone Team girls will be required to return a score lower than a cut-off score as determined by the convener.

                The count-back system will be used to fill the remaining places in the Zone Team

Litter:

Players must carry their own litter or deposit it in rubbish bins provided.  Any player found littering the course will be immediately disqualified.

Lunch:

Players and staff will be able to purchase lunch in the clubhouse after their round.