Event Rules

1. GENERAL
The World Teams Golf is open only to Amateur Golfers as defined by the R&A. The World Teams Golf will be played as a Net Stableford Team Event . A Team may comprise 4 Players ( but a minimum of 3), each of whom will be required to submit
a valid Handicap Index Certificate, issued by the respective home club or from any registered body in compliance with the USGA/World Handicapping System. The Maximum Course Handicap used in the tournament will be 24 for Men and 36 for Women, irrespective of the Submitted Handicap Index. This will override any other handicap calculation used in the tournament.

2. COURSES & TEES
Round 1 : Oct 08 : Riverdale Golf Club - Slope Rating 125 Alpine Golf & Sports Club - Slope Rating 134
Round 2 : Oct 09 : Riverdale Golf Club/ Alpine Golf & Sports Club
Round 3 : Oct 10 : Thai Country Club - Slope Rating 122
Tees : All Players will be playing from the White Tees.

3. PAIRINGS & SCORING FORMAT
The World Teams Golf will be played and scored as below. 2 Players from a Team will be Paired with 1/2 Other Players from Another Team for all 3 Rounds
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Individual Net Stableford
Each of the Players will be Scored for Net Stableford Points “By Hole” using 100% of Course Handicap. The Sum of The Best 3 Individual Net Stableford Points” By Hole” will be aggregated for the full round to arrive at the Team Score for all 3 Rounds. The Aggregate of the 3 Rounds will determine the Winning Team.

Course Handicap ( Round 1) :
This will be the Lower of System 36 Handicap (explained in Section 6 below) and Submitted Handicap
( based on WHS).
Course Handicap ( Round 2 ) :
This will be the Submitted Handicap (based on WHS) after any Corrections based on Round 1
Course Handicap ( Round 3 ) :
This will be the Submitted Handicap (based on WHS) after any Corrections based on Rounds 1 & 2

‍4. WORLD TEAMS GOLF SCORES
The Aggregate of the Team Scores of Round 1, Round 2 & Round 3 will be the Final Team Scores. These scores will determine the Winning Team for the World Teams Golf. In the event of any tie - the tiebreak will be decided based on the Highest Team Points for the last round, followed by the points for the back 9, back 6, back 3, and ultimately those for the last hole (also for the last
round)

‍5.  COMPETITIONS IN WORLD TEAMS GOLF & TROPHIES/PRIZES
The World Teams Golf Will Comprise the Following Main Competition. WINNING TEAM OF THE YEAR ( Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Teams) In addition to the above, there will be 4 x Near Pin Competitions on Par 3s for each round.

‍6. SYSTEM 36 HANDICAPPING EXPLAINED
It is the handicap arrived at after capping the max score on a hole as a Gross Double Bogey and
lowest score on a hole as a Gross Par.Eg. If a player whose course handicap based on his Submitted Handicap Index is 20His actual scores for the round for 18 holes are -
3 double bogeys, 6 pars, 1 birdie, 5 bogeys, 2 triple bogeys and 1 quad bogeyThen His handicap calculated as per System 36 is
3 x 2 + 6 X 0+ 1 x 0 + 5 X 1 + 2x2 + 1x2 =17.
( Note that birdie also carries 0 and not -1, whereas triple & quad bogeys are max of 2 over)

In the above example, a Player’s Gross Scores by hole and corresponding par for the Hole result in the points for each of the holes.
For Gross Pars or Better: 2 points have been allotted; Also note that for a Gross Birdie on Hole no 10, only 2 points have been allotted as in this system Gross Par or Better only 2 points are given. So even if it is a Gross Eagle or Albatross and so on, the no of points resulting is just 2.
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For Gross Bogeys: 1 point has been allotted.
The Total Points achieved in the above example is 17.
The System 36 Handicap for the Player for this round is therefore 36-17=19
 
7. COURSE HANDICAP CORRECTION
Handicap Correction will be applied to players after their scores in Round 1 or Round 2 or both, if they played below the 100% Calculated course handicaps (which are calculated based on the Handicaps/Handicap indexes submitted by them). The 100% Calculated course handicap will be compared to the “System 36 Handicap” obtained ( Refer to Section 6) and the “Difference” (100% Calculated Course Handicap – System 36 Handicap) of 3 or more will result in the 100% Calculated Course Handicaps being reduced for all the “subsequent” round/s.

Note: It is possible there may be reductions after round 1 for round 2 and round 3 and a subsequent further reduction for round 3 after round 2 based on the same comparison

*Reduction in course handicap can be applied to Round 1 itself based on actual scores in Round 1. This is however not true for Round 2, where any further post round reduction will only apply to the subsequent round, i.e Round 3. Round 3 being the last round is not affected aside from previous round reductions

8. PREFERRED LIES, NO GIMMES & PACE OF PLAY CONSIDERATIONS
Preferred Lies on Fairways Only (6 inches).
There are no Gimmes Allowed. Players must hole out for Stableford Points.
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Stableford - Request to Pick Up Ball after Net Bogey as no Points Possible.
For Out of Bounds, Play 3^rd Shot off the Tee. Drop Zones Always in Play.
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Pace of Play is paramount to this competition to ensure timely and enjoyable rounds for all golfers in this competition. Everyone is required to ensure that they play as per the pace of play provided by the golf course. The tournament committee will be the sole decision maker on any penalties relating to pace of play (see points regarding penalties/disqualifications in last paragraph of this document)
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‍9. GENERAL RULES
‍The R&A Rules of Golf shall govern all play
Wherever applicable, all Local course rules to be followed.

All communication regarding the tournament rules, format, scoring or any doubts or clarifications is to be presented to the tournament committee in writing or in email.
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In case of discontinuation/disruption of play due to inclement weather, lightning etc or any other situation beyond the Organisers control , the committee shall decide how to proceed and inform the Golfers accordingly.
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ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING
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10. PENALTIES IN STABLEFORD COMPETITION, DOUBT AS TO PROCEDURE AND PACE OF PLAY AS PER THE RULES OF GOLF
If a competitor is in breach of a Rule for which there is a maximum penalty per round, he/she must report the facts to the Committee before returning his scorecard; if he/she fails to do so, he/she may be disqualified. The Committee will, from the total points scored for the round, deduct two points for each hole at which any breach occurred, with a maximum deduction per round of four points for each Rule breached.
If a competitor is doubtful of his/her rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he/she may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls.

After the doubtful situation has arisen and before taking further action, the competitor must announce to his/her marker or fellow-competitor that he/she intends to play two balls and which ball he/she wishes to count if the Rules permit.The competitor must report the facts of the situation to the Committee before returning his/her scorecard. If he/she fails to do so, he/she may be disqualified. (RULE 3-3)

Any flight affecting the Pace of play adversely will be appropriately warned. For the purpose of preventing slow play, the Committee may, in such a condition, impose a penalty for a breach of this Rule as follows:

First offence – Deduction of one point from the total points scored for the round for each of the competitors in the flight;
Second offence – Deduction of a further two points from the total points scored for the round for each of the competitors in the flight;
For subsequent offence – Disqualification
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DECISION AS TO WHETHER THE PACE OF PLAY IS UNACCEPTABLE WILL BE DECIDED BY THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE BASED ON INPUTS FROM THE RESPECTIVE COURSE MARSHALLS
NOTE: ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING.
THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE FORMAT ETC AND ANNOUNCE THE SAME BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TOURNAMENT.