Event information

 

The Format: The Tasman Classic features a Stableford format over the three rounds of the event with an Order of Merit points system, where, each day, players' scores are ranked from first to last, with points assigned to the placing (20 points for 1st, 19 for second, and so on). The points for the three rounds are totalled, and the players with the greatest points are declared the winners. Prizes are awarded to grade winners.

 

 

Splitting ties: There will be no play-offs, and countbacks will be used to separate tied scores. The countback order will be: Total Stableford points for R3, then last nine holes, then the last six, then the last three holes and so forth until a winner is declared. If players are still tied, then results of R2 will be used as above, then R1. If a winner or winners are still not determined, the Match Committee will make a determination.

 

Handicaps: Each player will play via their official Golf Australia Handicaps, adjusted for the course/slope, etc. Daily results for all players will be entered on GOLF Link and will count towards players’ handicaps. Each player is personally responsible for ensuring that he or she is playing off the correct daily handicap on each day.

 

Weather: If there is storm activity during play and the possibility of lightning, we will follow the club’s directives and players may be asked to mark their balls and return to the clubhouse.

 

Pace of play: Players are reminded that maintaining a good pace of play is extremely important. Please:

 

• Play Ready Golf at all times.
• Pick up your ball if you have scratched a hole.
• Prepare for your shot while your partners are playing.
• Move quickly between shots.
• Keep up with the group in front.

 

Scoring with the Golf Genius (GG) App

 

We are using the Golf Genius software system for the event scoring. There is an app that you need to download before the tournament. Please search for Golf Genius in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Prior to tee off each day, you will receive a Golf Genius ID (GGID) via SMS.  Please enter your GGID into the App to log in and keep score. We will also distribute paper scorecards at the event (for backup scoring) so that we have two records of the scores to cross-reference.

 

(Note: If you have downloaded Golf Genius in the past, please ensure you have the latest version. In some cases, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the app in order for it to work properly.) 

 

One person in each group will input all four players' stroke scores into the App after each hole. Golf Genius will then automatically calculate Stableford scores. After golf, compare your hard copy scorecard and the virtual scores on the App to ensure they match before finalising all the scores for the group via the App.

 

Even if you are not entering scores for your group, you can still enter your GGID into the app and follow the live leaderboard.