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International Junior Golf Tour.
Tournament
Rules and Regulations
Tournament
Entry.
To be eligible to enter the tournaments you must first become a Member of the Tour or temporary Taster Member, however the Company/Tour Directors withhold the right to reject any individual applying for membership or any members entry to tournaments if they feel the rejection and exclusion of certain player(s) is in the best interest of the Tour and the other members therein.
The Company/Tour Director's decision is final and they withhold the right not to divulge their reasons.
All membership subscriptions are due on or before January 1st of each year.
Places in each event will be restricted in numbers and will be filled on a first come first served entry basis.
The Company/Tour Director's withhold the right to increase or decrease the number of participants for a regular season or major event in each age group .
Equal Opportunities
The Graham Moore Golf School and Graham Moore Golf Tour Ltd. are equal opportunity organisations and welcomes applications from all eligible entrants irrespective of sex, colour, nationality or ethnic origin. The Organisations will not in taking any decisions take account of such factors and all applicants and members will be treated equally.
The Organisations require that its members respect this policy and in the event that any member is found to have discriminated against any other member in any way, whether by racial/derogatory remarks or otherwise the matter will be treated very seriously and the Organisations reserve the right to exclude such member from any future involvement on the Graham Moore Golf Tour Ltd. or any other activities undertaken by Graham Moore Golf Schools without any refund.
Entry
Fees
Tournament entry
fees must be received at the tournament head office no later than 5 weeks prior
to the first day of the tournament's scheduled start.
Late entries will be accepted subject to place availability within the
tournament field.
Late entries will be
accepted upon paying the late entry fee of an additional £15.00 on top of the
original entry fee price and at the Tournament Director’s discretion.
Temporary Members must enter 8 weeks prior to their first event if selecting option one and 5 weeks prior to the first event if selecting options two or three.
Field
size.
Tournaments will be restricted in size.
Entries will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Application to enter
a Tournament does not guarantee a tee off time in the event applied for.
All players must participate in their age group divisions.
Qualifying
for Major Events.
Each Regional Section will operate a separate order of merit & have 2 qualifying places available for each age group both boys & girls from the 9-10 age division & above to participate in the Semi- Finals, the only exception will be the Welsh Region, this will have only 1 place in each.
The age divisions 5-6 & 7-8 will have no Semi- Finals, only a Grand Final at Wildwood Golf & Country Club & each Regional Section will have 3 places in each age division both boys & girls, the only exception will be the Welsh Region which will have only 2 places in each.
Regional Final qualifiers from the 9-10 division and above will have the option to participate in one or both of the Semi - Finals to qualify for the Grand Final @ Woodhall Spa. The top 2 qualifiers in each age division both boys and girls from each Semi-Final will be eligible to participate in the Grand Final. The winners of each age division both boys and girls at the Grand Final @ Woodhall Spa will qualify as a GM TOUR 2008 representative in the 2009 CALLAWAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (subject to GM Tour having allocated places, the 2009 allocation will be as in previous years, with the possibility of additional places) The Winners from the 5-6 & 7-8 divisions Grand Final @ Wildwood Golf & Country Club will qualify as a GM Tour 2008 representative in the 2009 CALLAWAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (subject to GM Tour having allocated places, the 2009 allocation will be as in previous years, with the possibility of additional places).
Players in the 9-10 division and above may participate in as many events as they wish & as many Regional Section qualifiers as they would like to in attempting to qualify for the Semi-Finals.
The players in the age divisions 5-6, 7-8 attempting to qualify for the Grand Final may participate in as many events as they wish & as many Regional Section qualifiers as they would like to in attempting to qualify for the Grand Final.
The One day event @ The Belfry will also be a wildcard event.
The Winner of each age division will qualify for the Semi-Finals, if they have not already done so (subject to availability and having initially attempted to gain an entry via a Regional Section). Players must be Tour Members to participate in this event.Cuts
for major events.
All participants in the Regional & Grand Finals will compete in all the rounds of the events.
Format.
Competitive rounds will
be individual Gross Strokeplay (unless otherwise stated) over the stipulated
course depending upon the players category / ranking (N.B. Handicaps will not be
used in any calculations of score, only to obtain entry into the events).
The course that
individual participants will play from will be set up relevant to their age
category. No participants from different categories will play together except in
exceptional circumstances, at the Tournament Director’s discretion.
If the course cannot be
completed due to poor weather, bad light etc… the remaining holes will have to
be completed prior to the start of the following round's play. In the event of
the suspension coming on the last day of a tournament, the final round will be
decided by the total number of holes completed by all competitors, even if this
means that the last days round is not counted at all.
Practice
rounds.
The availability of the
course for competitors to practice on prior to the start of the event is solely
at the discretion of the host venue, on production of your tour card.
This may help you in obtaining access to the facilities.
As a Tour rule, practice
will not be allowed on the course after 4pm on the day before the start of the
tournament, in order to allow officials to set up the course for the following
days play. Nor can practice be done on the course between rounds once play has
commenced on the first day.
Withdrawal
notifications.
Competitors are asked to
inform the Tournament Head Office of their intention to withdraw from an event
up to three days before the start of play, and the on site Tour Office at the
event after this time.
Competitors will be
credited towards their following event if this situation arises.
Anyone withdrawing from
the event after the closing date for entries will not receive a refund except at
the discretion of the Tour Directors.
Conditions
of play.
It will be decided by the
Tournament Directors to either cancel, postpone or delay play due to adverse,
hazardous and inclement weather or unplayable course conditions.
Graham Moore
International Junior Golf Tour and Graham Moore Golf Tour Ltd. accept no
responsibility for expenses incurred by players or families due to inclement
weather or any situation arising outside the control of Graham Moore
International Junior Tour or Graham Moore Golf Tour Ltd..
Should play be suspended
whilst players are out on the course, sirens will sound continuously for 10
seconds.
Players should mark their
balls immediately and sufficiently to be able to identify the area their ball
was resting in at the time of suspension of play.
Players should then seek
shelter in the clubhouse or other suitable structure to protect them from the
weather conditions.
When ordered to return to
the course, players will hear two 5 second sirens.
Resumption of play will
then be given by three 1 second sirens, these sirens will sound approx 15
minutes after the return to course siren.
Starting
times.
All competitors must be
at the 1st tee ten minutes before their tee time, in order to ensure
the smooth starting of every group.
Should a player arrive
after their name has been announced on the tee and before a five minute time has
elapsed they will be awarded a two shot penalty for arriving late on the tee. If
the player arrives after this time, they will be disqualified.
Rules
of play.
Play will be governed by
the Rules of Golf as set out by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Local Rules
by Graham Moore Golf Tour Ltd and by the Local
Rules of the host venue.
Caddies Policy
Similar to playing on any Professional Tours Worldwide, participants in GM Golf Tour Ltd. events are encouraged to have a caddy to help them play their best.
Caddies must refrain from over-coaching the participant for whom they are caddying. It is the caddy's duty to help the player hit each shot within a reasonable period of time.
The player shall play without undue delay, which is defined as taking no more than 55 seconds to play a shot. If a player takes more than 55 seconds, he or she may be subject to a penalty. First offence: warning, second offence: one stroke penalty, third offence: additional two stroke penalty & fourth offence: disqualification.
All penalties will be at the discretion of The Tournament Director or rules official. The 55 -second rule is put into place to prevent over-coaching and slow play.
Allowing a caddy is a unique facility offered by GM GOLF TOUR Ltd. as our commitment to encourage family participation. Please review the rules below to help make the experience more enjoyable.
Important R & A Caddy Related Rules
1 - Rule 8-1 states that a Caddy is one who carries or handles a player's clubs during play and otherwise assists him/her in accordance with the rules. A player may only have one caddy at any given time. A caddy may be replaced or eliminated at any time by the player. No other person may offer advice or help to a player other than his/her caddy.
2. Rule 8-2b states that when a player's ball is on the putting green, the player or his/her caddy may before, but not during, the stroke, point out a line for putting, but in doing so the putting green shall not be touched. No mark shall be placed anywhere to indicate a line for putting. Violation of this rule will result in a two-stroke penalty.
3.-Rule 14-2b states that in “making a stroke,” a player shall not allow his/her caddy to position himself /herself on or close to an extension of the line of play or the line of putt behind the ball. A caddy may position himself /herself in this manner before the player commits to beginning his/her swing but must move away once the player is set to begin his/her swing. Failure to do so will result in a two-stroke penalty.
4.- .Rule 17-3 states that the player's ball shall not strike the flagstick or attendant when the flagstick is attended or the flagstick is in the hole, unattended, or when the ball has been played from the putting green. Should this occur, the player is assessed a two-stroke penalty, and the ball is played as it lies.
Please remember that a rules violation by the caddy is the same as if the player violated the rule. A caddy must be aware of the rules and assist his player in accordance with the rules. Rules officials are available at each tournament venue to help players when needed.
Other
non-players.
Non players (i.e.
parents, spectators and well wishers) are permitted onto the course (at the host
venues discretion), however they must remain behind the players they are
supporting at all times, and they must observe a 20 - 30 yard/18 - 27
meter-exclusion zone from the players and their caddies.
All spectators must also
remain on the peripheries of the hole and course, whilst play is under way (not
walking down the fairways behind the players they are supporting) as any other
position is off putting to the other players following.
Dress
code.
Players and caddies must
be smart in appearance at all times.
Golfing attire is
required when on the course, in the clubhouse and its peripheries.
The Tour Officials and
the host venues own stewards will enforce dress policies.
Anyone in violation of
the Tour or clubs dress policy will be asked to leave the grounds until such
time as they are suitably attired.
Conduct
on and off the course.
Abusive language will not
be tolerated.
Abuse of course furniture
will not be tolerated.
Abuse of one's own
equipment will not be tolerated (i.e. throwing clubs, slamming clubs into the grownd).
Littering will also be looked upon unfavourably.
Anyone in breach of these
four main rules, at any time will be asked to leave the event, and will receive
a two-month ban as well as forego all their entry fees for the duration of the
ban.
Divots must be replaced,
pitch marks must be repaired and bunkers must be raked. Try to leave the course
in the condition you would wish to find it.
Cheating on the course
will be punished; it is the responsibility of all players and caddies to ensure
that cheating does not occur. Should it be known that someone is cheating
it is
the responsibility of the other players in that group to report the matter to
the Tournament Officials.
Scores should be recorded
upon reaching the tee of the next hole, not whilst standing on the putting green
of the hole just played.
If the players are in any
doubt as to the correct procedure in a given situation, they should either call
on the Tournament Rules Officials, or they should use the 2 ball ruling,
and
clarify the situation upon reaching the Clubhouse before signing and handing
their cards in to the scorer.
Pace
of play.
Ordinarily all groups
will be given an allotted pace of play time sheet on the first tee as detailed below:-
The player shall play without undue delay, which is defined as taking no more than 55 seconds to play a shot. If a player takes more than 55 seconds, he or she may be subject to
a penalty. First offence: warning, second offence: one stroke penalty, third offence additional two stroke penalty & fourth offence is disqualification.
Should this not be
available, it is advised that all players ensure that they keep up with the
group in front of them and are not unnecessarily holding up play for the group
behind.
Tour Host Club Juniors
All Host Golf Clubs junior members with the exception of Tour Masters, Tour Championships and Tour Players Championships are eligible to play on the tour at their golf clubs 1 day event only, without being a member of the Tour as long as they can satisfy the handicap entry criteria and have paid the host club members entry fee of £20 per player (only exception being The Belfry where the £65 entry fee is applicable).
The host clubs members players can win the prizes at their club event, but cannot obtain Regional Order of Merit Points, these will be awarded to the highest ranked tour members @ completion of play, unless the host club member enters via the Tour Tasters category and becomes a Temporary Member.
N.B.- The Order of Merit points cannot be back dated if you enter as a Host Club Member: i.e. If any junior joins after obtaining a prize or finishes in an Order of Merit Points position these cannot be added to your final points total at the end of the tour season.
Temporary Members (Tour Tasters) will receive Regional Order of Merit Points and be listed on the Order of Merit Table as a nonTour Member. Upon joining the Tour the points already earned will stand and will be listed as a GM Tour Member from then on and be able to accumulate additional Regional Order of Merit points.
Temporary Members will not be eligible for qualification to the CKG World Championships.
Players
Ties for first & second places
Ties for first & second places in a regular one day Regional event and Major Championships will
be decided by a Sudden Death play-off. The holes to be used will be stipulated
by
the host course lay out and will be placed on the Tour notice board at the
start of each tournament.
Order
of Merit.
The Regional Order of Merit for
each age group will be decided on a points system.
1st place = 25 points
2nd place = 20 points
3rd place = 17 points
4th place = 14 points
5th place = 10 points
6th place = 9 points
7th place = 8 points
8th place = 7 points
9th place = 6 points
10th place = 5 points
11th place = 4 points
12th place = 3 points
13th place = 2 points
14th place = 1 point
Players can earn points in every event they compete in and all points will count towards the Final Regional Sections Order of Merit total.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded
for the top 2 in each age division for both Boys and Girls in a Regional
Tournament and the Top 4 in a Major event.
Prize
Giving
Prize Giving ceremonies
will take place on completion of play at each event, upon finalization and
verification of scorecards.
It is expected that all
competitors will endeavour to attend the prize giving ceremonies.
Any recipients of prizes
must attend the prize giving ceremonies. Should they not attend barring
justifiable reasons, (i.e. medical reasons), their prizes will be forfeited (N.B. Although prizes will be forfeited, any order of merit points awarded will
still stand)
Graham Moore Golf Tour Ltd (Incorporating Graham Moore Junior Golf Tour) reserve the right to alter, amend, modify or introduce new rules and regulations without prior notice
Graham Moore Golf Tour Ltd (Incorporating Graham Moore Junior Golf Tour) .is a private Limited Company registered in England & Wales
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