REGISTRATION PERIOD

 

Opening Date	Closing Date
Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM	Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM

 

It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that he/she has read and complied with the 

Terms of Competition of this event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following terms of the competition, together with any additions or amendments published by the Tournament Committee at the host club, will apply to this tournament.

 

1. GENERAL

a. The HSBC Youth Golf Challenge 2023 (3rdLeg) will be played at NSRCC, Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course from Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - Friday, March 15, 2024 in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by the Organizing Committee.

 

2. ELIGIBILITY

a. Entries are open to boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 17 years old as at 1 Jan 2023 and with a WHS Handicap Index of 20.0 or lower for boys and 27.0 or lower for girls, as of 1 Feb 2024.

b. Handicap Index containing Excessive Penalty Scores will not be accepted.

c. Players may not take a voluntary cut in their Handicap Index.

d. All entries will be subject to the Organizing Committee's approval (OC), which reserves the right to accept or refuse or, having accepted, subsequently reject any entry without giving a reason for its decision.

e. Entrants must conform in all respects to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved
by R&A Rules Limited.

3. TOURNAMENT FORMAT OF PLAY

a. The HSBC YGC will be decided by stroke play over three rounds of 18 holes. A cut will be made after 36 holes for the top 60% of players (including tie/ties of each division) who shall qualify for the third round. The player with the lowest gross aggregate for the three rounds in each Division will be the winner.

b. There will be two Divisions based on age groups and Handicap Index. They are:

 

Divisions	Age (as at 1st Jan 2023)	Maximum Handicap Index (as of 1st Feb 2024)
		Boys	Girls
A	14 to 17 years	14.0	20.0
B	11 to 13 years	20.0	27.0

Note 1: Players may not take a voluntary cut in their Handicap Index.
Note 2: The maximum Handicap Index does not apply to the sponsor’s exempted players.
Note 3: If a player has his Handicap Index maintained at more than one Club, he shall play off the lower/lowest Handicap Index.
c. Boys will tee off from the blue tees, and girls will tee off from the red tees.

4. SIZE OF FIELD

a. The field will be limited to a maximum of 80 participants. Entries will be selected from all applicants with the lowest Handicap Index within each division. The maximum number includes 8 sponsor exempted players.

b. Foreign entries will be limited to 20 participants or 20% of the total field, whichever is lower. Entries accepted will be based on the lowest Handicap Index of the players registered.

c. The allocation of entries to the various divisions and genders will be determined by the OC and is final.

d. The OC reserves the right to refuse any entry without assigning any reason for such refusal. The decisions of the OC as to the acceptance or refusal of any entry shall be final.

5. ENTRY FEE

 

a. The entry fee is S$100.00 for Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents and S$150.00 for foreigners. Participants of the host club (Locals or Foreigners) will only be charged 50% of the registration fees. All fees are inclusive of GST and must be submitted/settled at the time of entry.

 

 6. PAYMENT

a. Participants who are NOT IN any of the SGA Squad may settle their payment

via debit/credit card. The amount will be charged to the cards only when the player gets promoted to the confirmed roster.
 

b. Entries must be submitted through the official online entry form from SGA’s website.
 

c. Participants are advised to check the SGA website for confirmation of entries received.
 

d. Only entries with payment instructions will be processed.

 

g. The OC reserves the right to limit, accept, or reject entries.

 

7. WITHDRAWAL POLICY

a. There is no penalty if a player withdraws before the date of the close of entries (Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM). Should a player withdraw after the date of the close of entries, the entry fee will be forfeited, and should the player fail to give less than 72 hours notice before the date of the tournament, the player will be suspended from playing in the tournament the following year.

8. OPENING & CLOSING DATE

a. The online registration will open two (2) months before the tournament date

b. Registration will close a month before the tournament. Late entries may be accepted at the sole discretion of the OC.

 

c.  There will be no refund of entry fees after the closing date.

 

9. DRAW

a. The draw for the first & second rounds will be made by the OC before the tournament.

b. The draw for the final round will be based on the cumulative gross scores of the preceding round/s.

c. The draw list will be out 3 - 5  days before the tournament schedule.

 

*Kindly note that this tournament does not have a practice round.

10. TIME OF STARTING AND EVENT SCHEDULE

a. Players shall start at the time and in the order indicated in the draw. No substitution of players and changes in starting times shall be permitted after the draw has been made.

b. The OC reserves the right to fix and/or alter the starting times.

c. The competition will be held in the morning session. All flights MUST crossover by 11:30 AM.

11. SUBMISSION OF SCORECARD

a. Players should check their cards in the returning area (scoring table) and ensure that they are correct and signed. Any doubtful points should be settled with the OC before returning the scorecard.

b. A player is deemed to have returned his scorecard, and no further amendments may be made once he has left the returning area (scoring table) or the demarcated area where they exist.

 

12. DECISION OF TIES

a. In the event of a tie or ties, it will be decided on the lowest score for the last 18 holes (or the last 9 or 6 or 3 or 18th hole). If a tie still arises, the scores for the 2nd round and, if necessary, the 1st round will be treated in the same way until a decision is reached.

 

13. SUSPENSION OF PLAY FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS (NOTE TO RULE 5-7B)

 

a. A suspension of play for a dangerous situation and the resumption of play shall be signalled using the host club’s warning system. The penalty for breach of rule 5.7b is Disqualification.

b. All practice areas in open areas shall be closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the OC has declared them open.

14. INCLEMENT WEATHER

a. In the event that the first round of the tournament cannot be completed, it shall be continued the next day before the commencement of the second round.

b. In the event that the second round of the tournament cannot be completed, it shall be continued the next day before the commencement of the third round.

c. In the event that the second and/or third round cannot be completed, the rounds shall be abandoned. The result of the tournament will then be based on the completed rounds.

15. CADDIES / BUGGIES / MOTORISED TROLLEYS

a. The use of caddies/buggies/motorized trolleys in this Championship is prohibited.

b. All players are to carry their bags or use their hand-drawn trolleys.

16. PACE OF PLAY

a. Rule 5.6b (Prompt Pace of Play) will be strictly enforced using the ‘SGA Pace of Play policy. Click here to see the memorandum to players for the Pace of Play guidelines.

b. All flights MUST crossover by 11:30 AM. 

17. DISPUTES OR DOUBTS AS TO THE PROCEDURE

a. Stroke Play – If there is a doubt about the correct procedures, players are to refer the Tournament Referee. If a tournament Referee is not immediately available, a player (having notified his marker) may elect to play two balls in accordance with Rule 20.1c(3) and obtain a ruling after the round, before signing and the return of the scorecard.

b. No spectators are to enter any discussion on a matter under dispute.

18. SGA REFEREES

a. The appointed SGA Referees’ decision on all matters pertaining to the Rules of Golf is final.

19. INSURANCE

a. All players are required to have appropriate golfing insurance.

20. LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEAD & GOLF BALLS

a. List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect.

b. List of Conforming Golf Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect.

21. GROOVE AND PUNCH MARK SPECIFICATIONS

a. Groove and Punch Mark Specification: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect.

22. PRIZES

a. The following prizes will be awarded to each Division:

1. Winner
2. 1st Runner-Up
3. 2nd Runner-Up
4. 3rd Runner-Up

b. Prize will be awarded to only 1 Winner if the Division is less than 8 players.

 

23. PRIZE PRESENTATION

a. All participants are invited to a Prize Presentation Luncheon on the last day of the tournament after the results have been finalized.

 

24. ALLOCATION OF WAGR POINTS

a. Points will be allocated according to the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) System.

 

25. DRESS CODE

a. Players must be properly attired on the golf course. Blue jeans, designer jeans, round-neck T-shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Golf shirts must be worn, and shorts must not be shorter than mid-thigh (no jean shorts).
b. This dress code will be used in conjunction with any additional dress code
restrictions of the host club. A player violating this dress code will not be permitted to start the tournament. A violation of this dress code by a player during the stipulated round must be rectified without undue delay, or the player will not be allowed to continue playing.

c. Soft spikes shoes are compulsory.

26. CONDUCT OF PLAYERS

a. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship always, irrespective of how competitive they may be.

b. Any action contrary to the spirit of the game, such as abusive language, throwing of clubs, or other disruptive behaviors, will not be tolerated and may result in a player not continuing in this competition.

c. The use of mobile phones (except in an emergency and calling SGA referees) and smoking are not allowed on the course.

d. Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualification under the penalty for breach of Rule 1.2b.

26. SPECTATORS/PARENTS

a) Spectators are NOT allowed for this tournament.
b) Those found violating these policies may be asked to leave the clubhouse/course.

27. AMENDMENTS TO CONDITIONS

a. The OC reserves the right to amend these conditions of competition.

 

 

 

It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that he/she has read and complied with the 

Terms of Competition of this event.

 

 

 

For inquiries, please call 6755 5976 or drop an email to samuel@sga.org.sg or june@sga.org.sg