Administration

 

  1. ISGT will be responsible for the administration of the tournament.

  2. Play will be governed by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the local rules of the Golf Club.

  3. The Thailand Golf Association will provide two referees to enforce and advise competitors regarding R&A and local rules on the course (one to be present on each nine), with at least one additional referee to monitor slow play. 

  4. The Tournament Director, in consultation with the TGA referees, will adjudicate any protests, claims, questions, or doubts arising from the tournament and his decision shall be final.

 

Conditions of Entries

 

  1. The tournament is an open invite to all international schools. Flights will be determined from the participant’s age on 1st August 2019. 108 players max.

  2. Schools can enter one team of 8 players only, except the host school which can enter 2 teams. Additional available spots will be allocated one-by-one to schools in order of registration after the entrance deadline has past to fill the field.

  3. The draw will take place on 10 days prior to the event. Please follow the 'registration' link within the event portals to enter.

  4. Entrance fee per player (student or staff) is 3,000 THB per member, or 3.500 THB for non-members. Entrance fee includes green fee, caddy fee, range token, tournament fees, goodie bag, dinner buffet, and prizes. A caddy tip is discretionary and not included.

  5. A handicap limit of 28 for males and 36 for all females will be applied to all entries.

 

Conditions of Play

 

  1. Boys and Girls of all Flights, will play 18 holes stroke play, gross scores counting towards both the Individual Competition and the Team Competition.

  2. Individual competition will be conducted for the following age groups. *The competitor age will be determined by the entrants age on 1st August 2019. The following tee boxes will be play:

 

 Age Category Category Name *Age Tee Box
U18 Boys Flight A Boys 16 - 17 Black
U18 Girls Flight A Girls 16 - 17 White
U16 Boys Flight B Boys 13 - 15 Blue
U16 Girls Flight B Girls 13 - 15 Red
U13 Boys Flight C Boys 11 - 12 White
U13 Girls Flight C Girls 11 - 12 Red
U11 Boys Flight D Boys <11 Red
U11 Girls Flight D Girls <11 White stakes

 

 

 

  1. Ties for the individual awards will be determined by card count-back, starting with back 9, then back 6, then back 3. If it is still a tie hole by hole count back will begin starting from the 18th hole until a winner is determined.

  2. In the event of a tie for the overall male and female champion, a play off will begin at hole 18. If a winner is not decided the playoff will continue playing hole 18 till an individual winner is determined.

  3. Winners of the Scratch Team Competition (8 per team) will be determined by combining four low gross scores within the team. Male and Female Team prizes will be determined by combining the 2 lowest male and two lowest female gross scores within the team.

  4. The Nett Team Competition will be determined by the best 4 nett stableford scores within a team.

  5. If a tie arises for the team prize the winner shall be decided by the Tournament Committee. The decision of the Tournament Committee is final and binding.

  6. The Tournament Committee wishes to draw the attention of all participants to the rules regarding slow play and undue delay. A group will first be put on the clock, before a 2 strokes penalty will be given to those offending individuals; for repeat offence – DISQUALIFICATION.

  7. Participants must report to the starter ten minutes before their stipulated times. Participants are reminded of Rule 6-3 ‘If the player arrives at his starting tee, ready to play, within 5 minutes after his scheduled tee time, the penalty for failure to start on time will be 2 strokes. Penalty for more than 5 minutes late – DISQUALIFICATION’.

  8. Participants not properly attired will not be allowed to play on the course. Sport shirts with collar, golf shirts, golf skirts, or trousers, golf Bermuda’s, and proper golf shoes must be worn.

  9. Parents will be allowed on the course to watch.  However, they must hire a golf cart and attend the parent meeting at 10.30am in schedule.

  10. Players should not exchange conversation with the gallery. Galleries are advised to their keep distance from the players. This rule applies to both parents and coaches. 1st offence – warning , 2nd offence 2 stroke penalty and parent / coach will be banned from the golf course.

  11. Protests: Disputes or protests must be made in writing and be lodged with the Tournament Committee within 10 minutes of the completion of the competitor’s round.

  12. Caddies: All players must avail themselves of the services of the Golf Club's Caddies.

 

4. Prizes

 

  1. Individual Gross awards will be given for the top 3 males and females of each flight, and overall best male and female.

  2. Individual Nett awards will be given to the winning male / female of each flight, and the overall best male and female.

  3. Gross Team awards will be given to the Team Champions, Runners-up Team, and 3rd Place Team.

  4. Nett Team award will be given to the nett team winners.

  5. Prizes will be awarded for nearest the Pin on par 3s and Longest drives on a selected hole.

 

ISGT THAILAND TOURNAMENT RULES