SCOTLAND REGIONAL FINAL

LANARK GOLF CLUB

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

Club address:  The Moor, Whitelees Road, Larnark ML11 7RX   Tel:  01555 663219  

Practice Round:  The club has offered us a discounted green fee for any competitor wishing to play a practice round.  You will need to call the club office on the number above to book a tee time in advance stating that you are a competitor in the Vale do Lobo Matchplay Championship.

Format: Play will be in threeballs from 10:00am from the 1st tees.  The draw will be online within 7 days of the event. If you require an early or late tee time please contact the office info@gmmltd.co.uk.

The scoring format will be Individual Stableford. Playing Handicap will be 95% of Course Handicap.

Grand Final Qualification:  The leading individual will qualify for the Grand Final.

Practice facilities:  There is a practice ground but competitors will need to provide their own practice balls.

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

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 Index:  Maximum        Men – 18         Ladies – 24

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.  Please note the use of buggies is dependent on course conditions and the decision will be made by the golf club on the day.

Catering:  Coffee and bacon rolls will be available on arrival.  There will be no catering following play. 

Dress code:  Normal golf attire.

Grand Final:  The Grand Final will be played at the superb Vale do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort, Algarve, Portugal between Thursday 4th and Monday 8th January 2024.  The prize will include: £150 contribution per competitor towards return flights from UK to Faro; airport transfers in Portugal; four nights accommodation in the luxury apartments at Vale do Lobo; four rounds of golf including 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.