Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs

  The Nottinghamshire County Seniors Amateur Strokeplay Championship 2008

18 hole Strokeplay Championship

[for players over 55 years of age]

will be held over the course at the

RETFORD GOLF CLUB - SATURDAY,9th AUGUST, 2008

Entrance Fee: £ 15.00

• PRIZES WILL BE PRESENTED FOR:

  Leading Scratch 18 holes - 1st - 2nd - 3rd.

  Leading Handicap 18 holes - 1st - 2nd - 3rd

  Age Group Handicap 18 holes - 1st - 2nd 3rd

• Players must be of amateur status as defined by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, and must be a member of a golf club which is affiliated to the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs.
• Handicap limits [in age groups]:

  55 - 59 - [Handicap limit 12 and under]	60 - 64 - [Handicap Limit 14 and under]
  65 - 69 - [Handicap limit 16 and under]	70 and over - [Handicap limit 18 and under]

• The draw and starting times will be communicated to each golf club in the County a few days prior to the competition.
• The tournament will be limited to 135 players. Entries will be balloted strictly in accordance with the date of entry.
• If an individual copy of the draw is required by a competitor, please include a stamped and self-addressed envelope with the entry form.
• Entries must be made on the attached form and sent together with the appropriate entry fee:

.........to be received by not later than 12.00 noon on Monday, the 28th July, 2008.

............PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE UNION OF GOLF CLUBS AND DATED THE ............28th JULY 2008.

• No competitor may take more than one prize.
• In the event of a tie the result will be determined by a count-back over the last 9 - 6 - 3 - 2 -1 - 15 or 12 holes in that order.
• No entries will be accepted by telephone or after the closing date for entries.
• No refunds will be made after the closing date for entries.
• The Committee of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs reserve the right to refuse any entry without explanation and to adjust the playing handicaps of any intending competitors.
• All disputes shall be decided by the Committee appointed for the purpose of this competition whose decision shall be final.
• When play is suspended for a dangerous situation [e.g. lightening] the signal will be a prolonged blast on a klaxon. Suspension for any other reason will be signaled by several short blasts on a klaxon. Players will be notified to resume play by two blasts on a klaxon.
• If you suffer from a condition which may require urgent medical attention [e.g. Asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart condition, allergies to bee or wasp stings, etc.] it is important you notify an Officer and direct of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs accordingly with regard to steps to be taken in the event of an attack.
• Competitors may use motorised golf carts on medical grounds only, and only providing the Club allows the use of motorised golf carts.
• Conforming golf ball: The ball the player plays must be named on the current list of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the R & A Limited. Penalty for breach of the condition: Disqualification.
• Conforming golf clubs: Driving clubs must not have a characteristic time greater than 257 microseconds when measured on pendulum testing apparatus approved by the R & A Rules Limited. See Appendix II, 5a of the Rules of Golf. Penalty for breach of the condition: Disqualification.
• Neither the Retford Golf Club nor the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs accept any responsibility for theft or accident, and competitors are advised to ensure they carry adequate insurance cover.

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  ENTRY FORM    The Nottinghamshire County Seniors Amateur Strokeplay Championship 2008 18 hole Strokeplay Championship RETFORD GOLF CLUB - SATURDAY,9th AUGUST, 2008 Entrance Fee : £15.00 Please enter me for the Nottinghamshire County Seniors Amateur Strokeplay Championship for which I enclose my entry fee. PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE UNION OF GOLF CLUBS AND DATED 28th JULY, 2008.   NB: MEALS AND / OR SNACKS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE ENTRY FEE. Competitors name: Address: . . . Postal Code: Home telephone no. Golf Club:.........................................................................................Playing handicap:. . Age Group at 9th August 2008:..................................................... ........Date of Birth: CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 12.00 NOON, MONDAY, 28th JULY, 2008. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE OR AFTER THE OFFICIAL CLOSING DATE.