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Golf Committee 2007-2009
Kristian Wensell, Golf
Captain
Tel: 08 9488 2236
Email:
kawensell@barclayspencer.com
Juha Saarinen
Tel: 08
Email:
juha.saarinen@logonet.com
Erik Kirkemann Nielsen,
Webmaster
Tel: 08 1845 6452
Email:
pmsasia@asianet.co.th
Scandinavian Society Siam,
Golf Section
GENERAL INFORMATION AND
FORMAT OF PLAYING
The play is officially according to the rules of golf as
published by the USGA and The Royal and Ancient.
In order to speed up the game and make it possible for
the Golf Committee to find the right winners without too
many mistakes and double checks, SSS Golf Section find
it useful to add some regulations to be followed by the
players.
Competition and Cup events.
· The play will be either Stableford play or
Stroke play. Handicaps might be adjusted according to
the slope rate of the golf course or by 7/8 for
Stableford or ¾ for stroke play. Details will always be
announced during the briefing.
· Pick up the ball when the MAXIMUM STROKES
allowed are reached (or no Stableford points).
· There will normally be no HCP seeding and
both male and female players, low and high HCP will play
in the same flights. Special requests can be made during
registration at
www.zabaigolf.com. If a tournament goes over two or
more days, seeding may be used on the second and
following days.
· The lowest HCP player in each flight will be
responsible for the discipline and that rules &
regulations are being followed.
· Scorecards shall be exchanged between
players in each group/flight (not caddies !!!). Both the
player and the marker must sign the scorecard.
· Number of puts shall be written on the
scorecards. If the ball is picked up because of
maximumstrokes, 3 putts shall be written on the
scorecard.
· Please return the scorecard to the
organizers as quickly as possible after you have
completed your round (before entering the locker room)
Prizes.
Some of the major prizes or cups can only be won by
players in A & B flights (non-professionals). Technical
prizes (except hole-in-one prize) is not restricted and
can be won by any player.
Handicaps.
Players have to register all their scorecards to
Thailand Golf Association (www.tga.or.th).
This also includes scorecards, from games/tournaments
which are not arranged by SSS. Your handicap will as per
TGA – unless you have a lower handicap from another
club.
You can register your scorecard in the follow ways:
1. Online registration on
www.tga.or.th
2. Send your scorecard via (normal) mail to TGA office
The Golf Committee will after each tournament send the
scorecards to TGA.
Players’ handicaps can be found at
www.zabaigolf.com or
www.tga.or.th websites
Players with no TGA handicap, will play in the guest
group (following the Callaway system).
It is the responsibility of the player to ensure that
his/her data (scorecards) which are used for handicap
calculation is correct. It is therefore recommended to
regularly check
www.tga.or.th. The Golf Committee takes no
responsibility if scorecards are missing, wrong handicap
etc.
Players are entitled to enter a tournament declaring a
handicap which is lower than their official TGA
handicap. This could for example be the case if a
player, who as per his/her handicap is playing in the B
Group, wants to compete in the A group.
The Golf Committee.
The Golf Committee is responsible for the rules of the
Golf Section and has the final authority when disputes
occur concerning the Golf Section rules, Golf section
membership, SSS handicap and SSS competitions.
Membership.
Members: Anyone who is a member of Scandinavian
Society Siam (and paid the membership)
and 18 years of age can become a
member of the Golf Section.
Guests: Anyone who is not a member of
Scandinavian Society Siam or has not paid the
membership fee to the golf
section or has no valid TGA handicap card.
Members are responsible that
their guest(s) understands and accepts the Golf Sections
rules and regulations.
Professionals: Person who is teaching golf and/or
plays as a professional.
Groups: Members with a valid SSS handicap are
divided into 3 groups (as per TGA handicap):
Group A: Handicap 0 - 18.4
Group B: Handicap 18.5 - 28.4
Group C: Handicap 28.5 - 36.0
Membership fee: Members pay an annual fee of 1,200
Bath to the Golf Section.
Guest Fee: Guests pay a fee of 300 Baht per
tournament, except sponsor’s guests.
Filling in scorecards.
Players will exchange
scorecard before the game (caddies are not allowed to
register/write the scorecards). It is the responsibility
of each individual player to ensure that his/her
scorecard is filled in the scorecard correctly by the
marker. Gross score, stableford points, number of putts
and birdies should also be clearly registered.
The player will loose the right to claim any prizes for
the tournament if the scorecard is not filled out
correct (please remember to sign the scorecards as
well).
If two or more players have the same score, the person
with the lowest handicap will win.
If two or more players are still even, the ranking will
be decided from the best score from
hole 10 to 18. If still even, from hole 13 to 18, then
from hole 16 to 18, and then last hole.
If still even, the final ranking will be decided by
draw.
Communication.
All announcements and communication will be via
www.zabaigolf.com and
scandinaviangolf@yahoo.com. It is the responsibility
of the members to regularly check the website for
updates.
SSS competitions.
The will be a briefing 30 min before first tee-off time
- which amongst others include the tournament rules.
Tournament registration:
1. Please sign up at
www.zabaigolf.com to confirm your participation. The
deadline is Tuesdays at 6.00 PM before tournament day.
It is possible to make special requests/comments. Guest
players should also indicate their approx handicap.
2. A startlist with flight and tee-off times will be
posted at the website no later than Thursday at 12.00
(noon).
3. Players who have registered after the deadline, may
not be on the startlist. Flights/tee-times will then be
assigned on tournament days before the briefing.
4. In case of a “no show” (which also means not being
at ready 10 min before tee-off time), then this player
has to bring a special prize for lucky draw at the next
tournament.
5. The Committee will also prepare scorecards
indicating name, TGA #, flight number, handicap, and
holes where technical prizes will be awarded.
Local tournament rules:
1. Only Group C, CC and guests players are allowed to
use drop zones. Group A and B have to follow USGA
2. Unless specifically announced in advance by the
Golf Committee, then the use of golf carts is not
allowed. However, the exceptions may be granted to
players who for medical reasons are unfit to walk 18
holes. A specific request has to be made during
registration and the Golf Committee might require a
medical certificate as documentation.
3. The Golf Committee may change the rules of the Golf
Section for a specific SSS tournament in cooperation
with the sponsor.
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