HSBC Youth Golf Challenge 2021
TERMS OF COMPETITION
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 (HSBC YGC) will be played at Orchid Country Club (Aranda/Vanda) from Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - Thursday, December 16, 2021 in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by the Organizing Committee.
For NRG's Terms of Competition, please click here.
2. ELIGIBILITY
a. Entries are open to boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 17 years old as of 1 Jan 2021 and with a WHS Handicap Index of 20.0 or lower for boys and 27.0 or lower for girls, as of 1 Nov 2021.
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% 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:
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Divisions |
Age (as of 1st Jan 2021) |
Maximum Handicap Index |
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(as of 1st Nov 2021) |
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Boys |
Girls |
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A
B |
15 to 17 years
12 to 14 years |
14.0
20.0 |
21.0
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 84 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
a. The entry fee is S$80.00 for Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Resident and S$120.00 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.
b. Participants who are NOT UNDER the SGA Squad may settle their payment via PayNow using the SGA UEN no. S61SS0189L only when they get promoted to the confirmed roster.
c. There will be no refund of entry fees after the closing date.
d. Entries must be submitted through the official online entry form from SGA’s website.
e. Participants are advised to check the SGA website for confirmation of entries received.
f. Only entries with payment instructions will be processed.
6. OPENING & CLOSING DATE
a. The online registration will open two (2) months before the tournament date.
b. The registration will close one (1) month after it opened, (Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM). Late entries may be accepted at the sole discretion of the OC.
7. DRAW
a. The draw for the first & second round 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 drawlist will be out 3 to 5 business days, before the tournament schedule.
8. TIME OF STARTING
a. Players shall start at the time and in the order indicated in the draw.
b. No substitution of players and changes in starting times shall be permitted after the draw has been made.
c. The event will be held in the morning session. All flights MUST crossover by 11:30 AM.
d. The OC reserves the right to fix and/or alter the starting times.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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 signaled 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. PACE OF PLAY
a.All flights MUST crossover by 11:30 AM.
b. 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.
15. DISPUTES OR DOUBTS AS TO PROCEDURE
a. Stroke Play – If there is a doubt about the correct procedures, players are to refer to 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.
16. SGA REFEREES
a. The appointed SGA Referees’ decision on all matters pertaining to the Rules of Golf is final.
17. INSURANCE
a. All players are required to have appropriate golfing insurance.
18. 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.
19. GROOVE AND PUNCH MARK SPECIFICATIONS
a. Groove and Punch Mark Specification: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect.
20. PRIZES
a. The following prizes will be awarded to each Division:
- Winner
- 1st Runner-Up
- 2nd Runner-Up
- 3rd Runner-Up
b. Prize will be awarded to only 1 Winner only if the Division is less than 8 players.
21. PRIZE PRESENTATION
a. In accordance with the SGA Tournament Safe Management Guidelines, no prize presentation ceremonies shall be conducted after the games.
b. Results will be announced online through websites and other different media platforms. Prizes will be collected at the SGA Office at a given schedule and distributed according to the club’s discretion.
22. POINTS
a. Points will be allocated according to the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) System
b. HSBC YGC 2021 - 1st Leg cum 4th NRG points will be considered as one.
23. 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 play.
c. Soft spikes shoes are compulsory.
24. 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. All participants are prohibited to use the host club's practice facilities after their rounds.
e. Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualification under the penalty for breach of Rule 1.2b.
25. SPECTATORS/PARENTS
a. No Spectator is allowed for this tournament.
b. Parents are advised to drop off the players and return to fetch them after completion of their rounds.
c. Those found violating these policies may be asked to leave the clubhouse/course.
26. DRIVING RANGE
a. The driving range will open at 6:15 AM.
b. Range cards may be purchased at $35 with $10 worth of range balls.
27. AMENDMENTS TO CONDITIONS
a. The OC reserves the right to amend these conditions of competition.