Accommodation

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Anti-Doping

You are strongly urged to read the Sport Ireland Anti-Doping Wallet Card. If you are on medication it is your responsibility to ask your G.P. to check MIMS to see if you are required to complete a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) form .

Buggies

Motorised transportation is not permitted in any Golf Ireland Championships, except in the case of a genuine disability as defined under the statutes applicable in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Where permission to use a buggy is granted to a competitor, it is the competitor’s responsibility to procure the use of the buggy. Golf Ireland’s full Transportation Policy can be viewed in Golf Ireland’s Competition Regulations, where competitors will also find the Buggy Use Certificate (see appendix 3, p.112). 

Clubhouse Opening

The Pro-shop is situated beside the clubhouse.  The Pro-Shop is open for the duration of the Championship.

Catering is available on the day of the Tournament.

Draw

The Draw for the Championship will be published seven days before it is due to commence. Anyone who is included in the Starting List will be included in the Championship Draw accordingly. In order to facilitate the travel plans of competitors, the Ulster Region will endeavour, insofar as is possible, to facilitate any reasonable requests regarding the time of starting for R.1 only. Such requests should be emailed to ulster@golfireland.ie.

Dress Code

Smart casual dress is essential. It must be clean, neat and tidy and in keeping with the high standards of the Clubhouse. Any type of footwear worn on the course is not acceptable in the Bar/Restaurant in the Clubhouse.

Tournament Committee

Tournament Director: Kevin Stevens

Chief Referee: Richard Lee

(ulster@golfireland.ie)

Local Rules

Please note that Golf Ireland’s Hard Card along with additional local rules published on site will apply for the event. These will be circulated to all players in advance of the Championship. Local Rules published on the club’s scorecard and notice board will not be applicable.

Photography/ Videography

It is usual for photographs and video footage to be taken during Championships and these may be used in the promotion of the game.  However, we would ask you to bear in mind that you have the right to refuse the use of your image and that you can report any concerns you have to the Tournament Director.  Those intending to take photographs at the Championship will be asked to register with the Competition Director.

Pace of Play

It is essential that all familiarise themselves with the pace of play procedures prescribed by Golf Ireland (see Competition Policy No.5 on p.29 of Golf Ireland’s Competition Regulations), shot timings and penalties that are applicable under this condition.

The Championship Committee encourages players to play “Ready Golf” in all Stroke Play rounds. Simply put, "ready golf" means that each golfer within a group hits when ready – provided it is safe to do so.

Examples of Ready Golf include:

• Hitting a shot when safe to do so if a player farther away faces a difficult shot and takes time to assess options.
• Shorter hitters playing first from the tee or fairway if longer hitters have to wait.
• Hitting a tee shot if the person with the honour is delayed in being ready to play.
• Hitting a shot before helping someone to look for a lost ball.
• Putting out even if it means standing close to someone else’s line.
• Hitting a shot if a person who has just played from a greenside bunker is still farthest from the hole but is delayed due to raking the bunker.
• When a player’s ball has gone over the back of a green, any player closer to the hole but chipping from the front of the green should play while the other player is having to walk to their ball and assess their shot.
• Marking scores upon immediate arrival at the next tee, except that the first player to tee off marks their card immediately after teeing off.

Prize Presentation

The Presentation of Prizes will take place approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of play on Sunday 2^nd June 2024 

Schedule

Practice Day:

To be booked through the ProShop. - 028906012758 option 4

Tournament Days:

Sunday 2^nd June 2024

10am Onwards

Spectators

All spectators are required to abide by the following Code of Conduct:

• Be a role model and maintain the highest standards of conduct when interacting with players, parents, officials and organisers
• Always behave responsibly and do not seek to unfairly affect a player or the outcome of the game
• Never intentionally expose a participant to embarrassment or disparagement using flippant or sarcastic remarks
• Always recognise the value and importance of the officials and volunteers who provide sporting and recreational opportunities. Do not publicly question the judgement or honesty of referees, coaches or organisers. Respect convenors, professionals, coaches, referees, organisers and other players.
• Encourage good sportsmanship
• Set a good example by applauding good play on both sides.
• Encourage mutual respect for teammates and opponents
• Respect the rules and procedures set down by Golf
• Never demonstrate threatening or abusive behaviour or use foul language

Individuals who are in breach of this code may be asked to leave the facility. Breaches may also result in debarment from future events run by Golf Ireland. For more click here for the Sport Ireland Code of Ethics Wallet Card.

Suspension of Play / Course Evacuation

Suspension of play will be signalled by ONE blast on the klaxon.

When play is suspended due to potential or actual thunder/lightning storm, everybody should proceed immediately to the nearest wooden shelter or the clubhouse if nearer. Metallic shelters should not be used. The following safety measures should also be adhered to:-

• Deposit clubs in golf bag.
• Do not shelter under trees.
• Do not put up umbrella under any circumstances.
• Do not use mobile phones or radios.
• Avoid passing under trees if possible on way to shelter.
• Maintain as low a profile as possible by avoiding high ground or crouching in bunkers.

Resumption of play will be given by two blasts of the klaxon. No competitor may resume play until this signal is given. Penalty for breach of Rule – disqualification. Competitors will be duly notified about resumption of play and they will be given sufficient time to arrive at the point of resumption before the signal to restart is given.

Withdrawals

If for any reason you have to withdraw from the Championship, please notify the Tournament Administrators at the following contact details:

Phone                    +44 (28) 90 491891

E-Mail                    ulster@golfireland.ie

• Entrants appearing in the Starting List who withdraw prior to the publication of the Draw (see above) will be refunded their entry fee after the Championship.
• Entrants who are not offered a place in the field will be refunded their entry fee after the Championship.
• All other entry fees are non-refundable.
• Any player who withdraws from an event after the draw has been published, or fails to appear on the tee at their appointed start time, must, without delay, furnish the Championship Committee with a satisfactory explanation, confirmed in writing. If they do not do so, they may be barred from entering or playing in Golf Ireland Championships for such period as the Championship Committee may decide.