NATIONAL RANKING GAME
TERMS OF COMPETITION
1. GENERAL
a. The National Ranking Games (NRG) for 2021 are organized for SGA National, Development, and Junior Squad members and selected players. It is a counting event for the SGA NRG Order of Merit and the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking. It shall be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the R&A Rules Ltd and the Local Rules approved by the Organising Committee.
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2. ELIGIBILITY
a. The NRG is open to SGA National, Development and Junior Squad members and players approved by the SGA Training and Development Sub-Committee.
b. Non-SGA squad members may submit their application to participate via email to SGA High-Performance Manager (joshua@sga.org.sg).
c. Applicants must also have a Handicap Index of < 3.0. Boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 17 years old may have a Handicap Index of < 8.0 and < 12.0, respectively. The Handicap Index scoring records must not have any penalty scores.
d. The SGA Training and Development Sub-Committee reserves the right to accept and finalize the number of participants to play in the NRG.
3. FORMAT
a. The NRG shall be played over three rounds of 18 holes each and based on stroke play. Men will use blue tees while ladies will use red tees.
b. The player with the lowest gross aggregate for the three rounds will be the winner. All ties will be decided by the countback system stated in Paragraph 9.
4. ENTRY FEE
a. There will be an entry fee of $80 (inclusive of GST) and $40 (inclusive of GST) if the player is a host club member.
b. Participants who are NOT IN any of the SGA squads may settle their payment via PayNow using the SGA UEN no. S61SS0189L only when they get promoted to the confirmed roster.
c. Players will only be allowed to compete if payment has been made before starting the first round.
5. REGISTRATION & CLOSING DATE
a. All eligible players must either register their intent to play or their inability to play with SGA before the closing date of the NRG, failing which, they may not be eligible to participate. They should register through the SGA website.
b. Registration will close one month after it opened.
6. DRAW
a. The draw for the rounds will be determined by the Organising Committee.
b. No further request shall be entertained after the draw list has been released.
7. STARTING TIMES
a. Players should report to the starter at least 10 minutes before their starting times.
8. SUBMISSION OF SCORECARD
a. Players should check their scorecards and ensure that they are correct and signed. A player is considered to have returned his scorecard when he has handed it to the SGA Official, and no further amendments may be made.
9. DECISION OF TIES
a. All ties 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.
10. SUSPENSION OF PLAY FOR DANGEROUS SITUATION (Note to Rule 5.7b)
a. When play is suspended for a dangerous situation, players must discontinue play immediately and not resume play until an order to resume play is given. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, he is disqualified, unless circumstances warrant waiving the penalty as provided in Rule 5.7b.
11. INCLEMENT WEATHER
a. In the event of inclement weather, the Organising Committee reserves the right to cancel any round(s).
12. BUGGIES/CADDIES
a. The use of buggies will be according to the host club’s requirements.
b. On walking courses or when buggies are not in use, players will either carry their golf bag or use hand-drawn trolleys. No caddies will be allowed.
13. DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE
a. A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 4-3.
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 Individual Pace of Play policy. See separate memorandum to players for the Pace of Play guidelines.
15. DISPUTE OR DOUBTS AS TO CORRECT PROCEDURE
a. If there is a doubt as to the correct procedures, players are to refer to the appointed SGA Referee. If the SGA Referee is not immediately available, a player (having notified his marker) may elect to play two balls and obtain a ruling at the conclusion of the round, prior to signing and the return of the scorecard.
b. No spectators (parents or otherwise) are to enter into any discussion on a matter under dispute.
16. SGA REFEREES
a. The SGA Referee’s decision on all matters pertaining to the Rules of Golf is final.
17. LIST OF CONFORMING GOLF BALLS
a. The specimen Condition in the Rules of Golf is in effect – see Appendix I pages 155 to 156.
18. LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS
a. The specimen Condition in the Rules of Golf is in effect. Please see Appendix I, pages 154 – 155 and visit R&A website at www.randa.org for a list of conforming driver heads.
19. GROOVE & PUNCH MARK SPECIFICATIONS
a. The player’s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from 1 January 2010.
b. Decision 4-1/1 in the “Decisions on the Rules of Golf” is in effect – see page 70.
20. CONDUCT OF PLAYERS
a. All SGA Squad members are subject to the SGA Code of Conduct.
b. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be.
c. Any action contrary to the spirit of the game such as abusive language, throwing of clubs, or other disruptive behavior, will not be tolerated and may result in a player not being able to continue in this competition.
d. The use of mobile phones (except in an emergency) and smoking are not allowed on the course.
f. All players are prohibited to use the host club's practice facilities after their rounds.
g. Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualification under the penalty for breach of Rule 1.2b.
21. INSURANCE
a. All players are required to have appropriate golfing insurance.
22. POINTS
a. Points will be allocated according to the R & A World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) System
b. HSBC YGC 2020 - 3rd Leg cum NRG points will be considered as one.
22. AMENDMENTS TO CONDITIONS
a. The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend these conditions.