South West Rocks NSW Open Regional Qualifier
Pro-Am - Friday, August 2, 2024
Tournament - Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4, 2024
INFORMATION & TERMS OF COMPETITION
TOURNAMENT
Promoter: Golf NSW & PGA of Australia
Host Venue: South West Rocks Country Club
Event Date: Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4, 2024
Prize Money: $50,000
Website: www.golfnsw.org.au | www.nswopen.com | www.pga.org.au
Entries Close: Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 5.00PM AEST
Event Format: 36 Holes Strokeplay + Pro Am
Field Size: 120 Total. 80 players from the 2024/25 National Pro-Am Tournament Exemption Categories & 40 Amateurs as ranked by Golf NSW. The Professional field won’t be extended beyond 80, even if amateur positions are not filled. Amateur entries via Golf NSW. Professional entries via the PGA entries platform.
Entry Fee: Amateur Competitor $100. PGA Members will enter online via the www.pga.org.au website.
GA Handicap Limit: 4.4
Amateur Ballot: In the event of entry applications exceeding the number of places available in the Regional Qualifier (40), the method of balloting players out of the field will be determined by GA handicap order at the close of entries. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed without delay and given the opportunity to compete if withdrawals subsequently occur. Monies received from balloted entrants, who do not subsequently compete, will be refunded in their entirety.
Contact: Nicole Martin – nicole.martin@golfnsw.org.au – 0403 514 013
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TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Friday, August 2: Tournament Pro Am & Practice Rounds
Saturday, August 3: Round 1 – Random Draw
Sunday, August 4: Round 2 – Seeded Draw
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Competitors will be required to do the following before teeing off:
Before Round 1: Register into the tournament via the PGA Tour Australia app before midday on Friday, August 2, 2024.
At the Tee each day: At the Tee each Round, select who's score they will be marking on the digital scorecard via the PGA Tour Australia App. This is to be done with the starter when all players for the group are present.
QUALIFYING INFORMATION
The leading 3 eligible players (excluding those who hold a current PGA Tour of Australasia Exemption Category of 11 or higher) who finish in the top 15 and ties shall qualify for the NSW Open. Should ties exist; a count back system will be used to separate ties.
TOURNAMENT PRO AM
As a condition of entry all players MUST make themselves available for the Tournament Pro Am on Friday, August 2, 2024.
The PGA will post the list of 36 players, plus reserves participating in the Pro Am , no less than 5 days prior to the event.
Tee Time: Shotgun 11:30am
Course: South West Rocks Country Club
Pro Am Format: Texas Scramble. Professionals/Elite Amateurs to play own ball
Player Registration: Pro Shop
Card Return: Pro Shop
Catering: Lunch provided from 11:00am next to the Pro Shop. Finger Food provided post Golf.
Presentations to be held in Clubhouse from approximately 5:00pm. All players in the event required to stay for Presentations. Players only.
PLAY OFF
In the event of a tie for first place, a 'hole-by-hole' play-off will be conducted to determine the title holder and prize money. If a play-off involves more than two players, those other than the winner will be deemed to have tied for second place regardless of their scores in the play-off. The play-off will be conducted over holes determined by the Tournament Committee. The play-off will be conducted in accordance with the Policy for selecting the Order of Play in Play-Offs. Should a play-off not be possible, the tournament committee may declare joint winners.
LIVE SCORING
All Players are required to do Live Scoring via the PGA Tour Australasia App.
YARDAGE BOOKS
Yardage Books will not be available for this event. Players may use Distance Measuring Devices for distance measuring only.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice Rounds available subject to availability. Bookings required. Please contact the ProShop on (02) 6566 6880.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Practice Fairway: 220m practice fairway. No cost, own golf balls required.
The following facilities are also available at the course:
Putting Green
Practice Nets
Golf Shop
PLAYER REQUIREMENTS
Soft Spikes: It is compulsory for soft spikes to be worn.
Caddies: Functions are players only.
HIRE EQUIPMENT
Pull Buggies: LIMITED PULL BUGGIES AVAILABLE*. Players are requested to bring their own.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with minimum standard of dress during a tournament as per the PGA Membership Regulation. i.e. neat casual/golf attire, no denim.