CHIANG MAI CLASSIC
Chiang Mai

The “Event” consists of 4 rounds of single stableford golf on 4 different courses with the chance of winning Major Prizes, Daily novelty prizes and Daily prizes in 2 divisions

• Winning – 30,000 baht
• Runner Up - 20,000 baht
• Third Place – 10,000 baht
• Daily Prizes - 1st, 2nd & 3rd in 2 Divisions
• Daily Prizes - NTP's on all par 3’s

Note: Prizes MAY vary depending on the number of players.

We will be using the R&A Rules of Golf. The match committee will inform players each day of any local rules.

In the event of any dispute on the course regarding a rule then you are required to play out the hole with the ball in dispute and a provisional ball, both scores are to be recorded and upon the completion of the round clarification will be sought.

Local Rules for Grand Prix Classic

• Lift clean and place on your fairway (6 inches only, no closer to the hole)
• No Drop Zones in play (drop within 2 club lengths at point of entry, no closer to the hole)
• All garden beds to be treated as GUR (free drop within 1 club length of nearest point of relief)
• Out of Bounds or Lost Ball – option to play next shot from fairway (within 2 clubs from rough) with a penalty of 2 shots
• Free relief if in foot marks in bunkers (place within 6 inches no closer to the hole or rake and replace)

Etiquette Tips

• No Gimmies
• Exchange Cards with you Marker (Caddies are not to mark cards)
• Ensure your name and handicap is clearly shown on your card
• Return cards to the match committee prior to leaving the course
• Keep up with the group in front of you (if you cannot score, pick up)
• Always confer with your marker if you require relief or a rulling
• Although this is a tournament, we are also here to enjoy ourselves. ALWAYS THINK OF OTHERS !!!

Handicaps:

All players must have a valid handicap and be certified by the match committee.

Maximum: The maximum handicap index and playing handicap for this competition will be 36. Any player with a higher handicap index than 36 will be assessed as a 36-playing handicap.

Handicap Indexes: Each player is responsible for ensuring that the match committee is given the correct and most recent handicap index information prior to the event. This includes the handicapping system used.

Playing Handicap: The playing handicap for each day’s play will be rounded up or down according to the player’s handicap index eg. 4.5 – 5.4 = 5.

Handicap Adjustment: The match committee will have the right to adjust daily handicaps according to the previous days stableford score. Handicap adjustments will be calculated as follows:

• 0.2 will be deducted from a player’s handicap index each day for each stableford point above 36 points in a round
• 0.2 will be added to the players handicap index each day for a stableford point score below 36 points in a round

Competition Format:

Single Stableford for each day with daily prize money in 2 divisions and 4 x NTPs each day.

The overall Hua Hin Cup prize winners will be determined by a Merit Point System.

Countback System

In the case of a tie during a daily competition, the R&A countback system based on stableford points will be used ie. last 9 holes, last 6 holes, last 3 holes.

In the case of a tie for the Hua Hin Cup, the match committee will use the last Merit Points awarded. Ie. 4th day, 3rd day, 2nd day, 1st day

MERIT SYSTEM

The WINNER will be awarded to the player who accumulates the most “Merit” points over the 4 days of competition. Points will be awarded to each player subject to the stableford score position for each days play on days 1, 2 & 3. Points on the final day will be awarded subject to the stableford score position of the entire field.

The points will be awarded as follows:

25 – to the highest stableford score/s on Day 1, 2 & 3 in each division. To the highest score/s on Day 4 (only 1 division)

23 – to the second highest stableford score/s on Day 1, 2 & 3 in each division. To the highest score/s on Day 4 (only 1 division)

21 – to the third highest stableford score/s on Day 1, 2 & 3 in each division. To the highest score/s on Day 4 (only 1 division)

20 to 1 – from fourth highest to the lowest stableford score/s on Day 1, 2 & 3 in each division. To the highest score/s on Day 4 (only 1 division)

The player with the most awarded points will be the winner of the competition.

The competition organizers decision on any ruling is final.

Prizes

• Winner – 30,000 baht
• Runner Up – 20,000 baht
• Third Place – 10,000 baht
• Nearest Pin on all par 3’s
• Daily prizes in 2 Divisions
• 10,000 baht hole-in-one prize (members only)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, ACCOMMODATION, ENQUIRY OR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, PLEASE CONTACT:

DEREK ON 080 673 3118 OR BILL ON 061 594 9699 OR EMAIL [email protected]