2015 Warrnambool Senior Amateur

2015 Warrnambool
Senior Amateur
Tuesday 31 March - Wednesday 1 April
Warrnambool Golf Club
Player Information & Draw
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
About the Warrnambool Senior Amateur
The Warrnambool Senior Amateur will be contested over 36-holes at the Warrnambool Golf Club. The event is open to
both male and female players aged 55 years and over. The event is part of the Victorian Senior Order of Merit for the
Doug Bachli and Paul Lulofs Trophies. Points will be allocated to male players accordingly.
Venue:
Address:
Pro Shop:
Website:
Warrnambool Golf Club
Younger Street
Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
(03) 5562 8528
Date:
Format:
Tuesday 31 March– Wednesday 1 April
Men: 36-hole Stroke
Women: 36-hole Stableford
www.wgcinc.com.au
Tournament Committee
 Trevor Brown (Warrnambool Golf Club General Manager)
 Sue Rea (GV Board Member)
 John Snowden (GV State Level Rules Referee)
Trophies
Trophies will be awarded to:
Men:
 36 Hole Gross – Warrnambool Senior Amateur Champion & Runner-up
 36 Hole Nett – Warrnambool Senior Amateur Handicap Champion & Runner-up
Men’s Daily Events:
 Best Nett – Overall
 Best Nett - Age 55 to 64
 Best Nett - Age 65 and over
 Nearest the pins each day
 36-hole ball run-down based upon nett scores
Women:
 36 Hole Scratch Stableford – Women’s Warrnambool Senior Amateur Champion
 36 Hole Stableford – Women’s Warrnambool Senior Handicap Champion
Women’s Daily Events:
 Nearest the pins each day
 Best stableford score each day
 36-hole ball run-down based upon stableford scores
No player may win a trophy in both the stroke and nett sections in the 36 hole event. No player may win more than
one daily trophy each day. Points will be awarded for the Doug Bachli and Paul Lulofs trophies.
Event Format
Tuesday 31 March
11:30am
- Registration starts
12:10pm
- Player briefing
12:30pm
- Play commences – Multi tee start
6:00pm
- Tournament dinner
Wednesday 1 April
7:30am
- Registration starts
8:10am
- Player briefing
8:30am
- Play commences – Multi tee start
1:30pm
- Tournament presentations (Approximately)
Presentation
All trophies will be presented immediately after the conclusion of the final round Wednesday 1 April. It would be
appreciated if as many competitors as possible remain for the presentation to honour the respective trophy winners.
Scratchings
Any player wishing to scratch prior to Tuesday 31 March must ring GV Tournaments on (03) 8545 6218. To withdraw
on the day of play please call the GV mobile on 0418 995 478.
2014 Warrnambool Senior Amateur Champions
L-R Barry Tippett Men’s Champion & Diana Robinson Women’s Champion
Lunch
Lunch packs will be provided to all players for the first round and will be distributed from the registration/score card
return area. There is no additional lunch charge for players competing. Please note that all other expenses will be the
responsibility of the competitor.
Tournament Dinner
All players are invited to attend the Tournament Dinner (included in entry fee) at the club on Tuesday 31 March. The
dinner will commence at 6.00pm for a 6:30pm start. Guests are welcome at the dinner at a cost of $40 per person. For
catering purposes it is essential that all guests have pre-booked their dinners. Guests that wish to attend and have not
yet booked for the dinner must contact Golf Victoria on (03) 8545 6218 as soon as possible.
Bookings will not be accepted by the club on the day.
Final Round Draw
Please note a seeded draw will be created for the final round on the basis of round one scores following conclusion of
the first days play. The final round will commence via a multi-tee start at 8.30am on Wednesday 1 April. The final round
draw will be made available on the Golf Victoria Website at www.golfvic.org.au, from 7:00pm on Tuesday 31 March.
Alternatively, players may call the GV Mobile on 0418 995 478.
All players must be available at their allocated tee time as determined by Golf Victoria. Competitors unable to
compete at the designated time forfeit the right to compete in the event. Golf Victoria reserves the right to modify
the draw.
Course Map
Players are requested to familiarize themselves with the course map to avoid any delay in commencement of play
from allocated holes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration
All competitors are required to report to Golf Victoria representatives inside the clubhouse at the respective clubs upon
arrival at the course. Players must then be present on the appropriate tee no later than 10 minutes prior the tee time.
Handicaps
All players must ensure that their current and correct daily handicap is recorded on the scorecard in accordance with
Rule 6-2b. Players must play from their DAILY handicap during the Championship, with the exception that no player
shall play from a GA handicap greater than the maximum limit of 27.4.
In accordance with Section 17 of the GA Handicap System, the leading 30 players from the 2014 Paul Lulofs Trophy
and any player within the leading 30 players of the 2015 Paul Lulofs Trophy as at March 31; June 30 and/or September
30 will be allocated a Special Competition GA Handicap.
Each player’s Special Competition GA Handicap will be calculated on the basis of scores returned in Victorian Senior
Order of Merit events only, in accordance with the regular calculation provisions of the GA Handicap System and
updated following each Victorian Senior Order of Merit event.
For each 2015 Victorian Senior Order of Merit event, players subject to this condition are required to play from the lower
of either their Special Competition GA Handicap or their current GA Handicap with the exception that no player shall
play from a Daily Handicap greater than 24 strokes.
Scorecards
All score cards are to be returned to the registration area situated in the clubhouse immediately at the conclusion of
play.
Dress Regulations
All players and caddies are required to adhere to the Club’s dress regulations with particular reference to the following:
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Clean dress shoes MUST be worn in the clubhouse at all times. Athletic jogger type shoes are not permitted.
Advertising or display materials must not appear on clothing except for brand name logos.
All shirts must have a collar.
Tailored shorts are permitted. Gentlemen must wear long socks or white short socks with such shorts.
Denim clothing of any description is not permitted on the golf course, however, denim is permitted within the club
house area.
Any player not adhering to the Host Clubs’ dress regulations will be prohibited from playing. Any caddie or guest not
adhering to the Host Clubs’ dress regulations will be requested to leave the course.
Golf Footwear
Players are requested to note that soft spikes are mandatory.
Course Care / Club Regulations
Players are reminded that sand buckets MUST be taken and used, pitch marks are to be repaired, and bunkers raked
following play at each course.
Mobile phones are not to be used in the clubhouse or on the course unless in the case of an emergency or a ruling
during the round.
Play will be from the nominated tee markers. Any player not complying with these requirements will be subject to action
in accordance with the GV conditions of play.
Motorised Carts
According to GV’s standard conditions of competitions, it is the responsibility of the player, if they require the use of a
golf cart during the event to send a Medical Certificate and a completed copy of the Golf Victoria Motorised Transport
Approval Return Form for consideration by the Match Committee.
Please go to the GV website under Championships & Events  Resources  GV Motorised Transport for the return
form and more information. Exemption: Players aged 75 years and over do not require a Medical Certificate.
Slow Play
Rule 6-7 will be strictly enforced. Each group must maintain its position on the course with respect to the group
preceding them. Any group with a clear hole in front of them will be considered out of position. Penalties will be issued
to individuals in such groups who by their pace contribute to such delay. Warnings may not be issued prior to penalties.
Suspension of Play
In the event of heavy rain, lightning or for any other reason, the Championship Committee will be responsible for
deciding whether to suspend play. The signal for suspending play will be a verbal command over the public address
system. The procedure when play is suspended is outlined under Rule 6-8b. When the course is ready for play,
players will be advised to return to various locations. The signal for the resumption of play will be a verbal command
over the public address system.
Golf Victoria Heat Policy
Please note that the Yarra Courses Senior Amateur is contested during the high risk summer period. Please
consult the Golf Victoria Heat Policy and relevant host clubs policies prior to play. A full copy of the policy can be
viewed on the Golf Victoria Website at www.golfvic.org.au or can be obtained by contacting the Golf Victoria Office. In
addition, important hydration information can be found at http://sma.org.au/resources/policies/hot-weather/
Refunds
Any entrant may withdraw and have the entrance fee refunded provided notification is received within three working
days prior to the event. Under no circumstances will entry fees be refunded after this date unless players can provide
Golf Victoria supporting documents regarding their withdrawal from the event (ie. Medical certificate).
Golf Victoria Website
The Golf Victoria Website is located at www.golfvic.org.au. Complete tournament draws, preview/review articles and a
full summary of results can be found within the “Senior” section of the “Championships & Events” page from the Golf
Victoria homepage.
Further Conditions
For further conditions please consult the Event Entry Form and GV Standard Event Conditions.
Supporting
Version 2: 26/03/2015
2015 Warrnambool Senior Amateur
Played at Warrnambool Golf Club
Tuesday 31 March - Wednesday 1 April 2015
Round 1 Draw - Tuesday 31 March - Multi Tee Start at 12:30pm
‘A’ Groups to play at 12:30pm with ‘B’ groups to follow
Hole
1A
1B
2
3
4
7A
7B
8
9
Surname
Walker
Hasthorpe
Barr
Mallett
Charleston
Gooley
Heazlewood
McFarlane
Altmann
Black
Juran
Thompson
Bradley
Hawd
Webb
Aigner
Bartling
Holscher
Bone
Sullivan
James
Manning
Duivenvoorden
Powe
Lumsden
Maher
Fink
First Name
Ray
Jeff
Adrian
David
Adam
Paul
Ken
Ross
Graeme
Bill
Boris
Peter
John
William
Barry
Wayne
Paul
Peter
Graham
Barry
Peter
Russell
Ignatius
John
Peter
Jim
Paul
Home Club
Chirnside Park
Trafalgar
The National
The Sands Torquay
Lonsdale
Chirnside Park
Warrnambool
Barwon Valley
The Sands Torquay
Rutherglen
Thirteenth Beach
Barwon Valley
Northern
Warrnambool
Yarrawonga Mulwala
Sandhurst
Chirnside Park
Warrnambool
Commonwealth
Warrnambool
Woodlands
Chirnside Park
Yarram
Portarlington
Warrnambool
Howlong
RACV Cape Schanck
Please Note: This draw is subject to minor changes
due to late entries and cancellations
Hole
15
Surname
Pascoe
Harley
Sinclair
Sullivan
Kelly
Wilton
Barr
Barton
Drake
Powe
Thompson
Ballinger
Arklay
Mallett
Broomfield
Walters
Alston
First Name
Helen
Heather
Alison
Tricia
Glenda
Susan
Trish
Jane
Beryl
Helen
Lyn
Robyn
Pamela
Lyn
Margaret
Rosemary
Elizabeth
Home Club
Buninyong
Kooringal
Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Warragul
Warrnambool
The National
Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Portarlington
Anglesea
Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Queens Park
Mansfield
Warrnambool
Winchelsea
16
Mackintosh
Venn
Val
Marion
The Dunes
Terang
Phillips
Broomfield
Gilbert
Hyde
Kelly
Gray
Smyth
Daniel
Bayly
Wayne
Frank
Davis
Tony
Tony
Brian
Robert
Stephen
Kerry
The Heritage
Mansfield
Blue Lake
Rossdale
Warragul
Rossdale
Warrnambool
Keysborough
Kooringal
10A
10B
11
12
13
17
18A
18B
**Seeded draw will be created for Round 2 based upon first round scores**