NORTH REGION INDIVIDUALS
17 Oct 2018 Sandmoor Results

INDIVIDUAL – NORTHERN REGIONAL FINAL -  WEDNESDAY 17TH OCTOBER

 

SANDMOOR GOLF CLUB, LEEDS, YORKSHIRE

 

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

 

 

At the time of sending out this information some fourth round matches have not been completed. If you are not successful in reaching the regional final please ignore the following details.


Club address:  Sandmoor Golf Club, Alwoodley Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS17 7DJ      Tel: 0113 268 5180

 

Practice Round:  The club has very kindly offered us a discounted green fee of £38 weekday & £45 weekend per person for any competitor wishing to play a practice round.  You will need to call the club office or professional shop on the number above to book a tee time in advance stating that you are a competitor in the Titleist FootJoy Matchplay Championship.

 

Qualification for Grand Final:  The leading TWO individuals pairs will qualify on the day.

 

Tee times:  Play starts at 09:30am.

 

Format: The scoring format will be Individual Stableford with full handicap allowance.

Ladies’ stroke allowance will be calculated as full handicap plus the difference between the SSS or par from the ladies’ tees and men’s tees used on the day, whichever is the greater difference.

The Men’s Pars will apply and strokes MUST be taken in accordance with the Men’s Stroke Index.

 

Practice range:  Tokens for practice balls are available to purchase in the pro shop for £2 each

 

Rules: The Rules of Golf as laid down by the R&A will apply along with any relevant Local Rules.

 

Tee Times: The draw will be made 7 days prior to the event. Click on ‘Entries’ above to view your tee time.

 

Tees: Play will be from the white or medal tees for men depending on the weather conditions on the day and from the red tees for ladies.

 

Handicap: Maximum        Men – 24         Ladies – 30

You will be required to provide up to date proof of your current handicap on the day. Please note it will not be acceptable to ask us to check your handicap on the internet.

 

Catering:  Coffee and bacon rolls will be available on arrival and a two course lunch will be served following your round.

 

Dress code: There is no need to change into a jacket & tie after play. The presentation will take place within a few minutes of the last match finishing. Normal dress regulations will apply on the course.

 

Card playoff:  In the case of tied scores places will be decided on a card playoff over the last 9, 6, 3, 1 hole/s as they appear on the scorecard regardless of starting tee. Any team losing out on a card play off will be offered another chance to qualify at the Play Off event at Frilford Heath, Oxfordshire on Monday 29th October.

 

GPS & Lasers:  The use of GPS and laser rangefinding equipment is permitted as under the R&A Rules of Golf the use of smart phones and other devices which provide additional information such as wind speed/direction and distance taking into account gradient is in breach of the Rules of Golf.

 

Caddies:  Caddies may be used but any catering will be at their own expense.

 

Buggies:  The use of buggies is permitted and the buggy is the full responsibility of the player/s who is hiring it.

 

Grand Final: The Grand Final will be played at the superb Vale do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort, Algarve, Portugal between Saturday 5th and Thursday 10th January 2019.  The prize will include: return flights from the UK; airport transfers; five nights accommodation in the luxury apartments at Vale do Lobo; five rounds of golf including - a practice round on Saturday 5th if your flight time permits,  two rounds on the spectacular Ocean Course and two rounds on the magnificent Royal Course; Welcome Drinks and Presentation Dinner; some great prizes for the winners and a lot of fun for everyone.

 

Contact on day of Regional Final:     Mike Laney – 07957 816283

All other times Tournament Office  0845 466 2222