2017
QUEENSLAND
AMPUTEE GOLF OPEN
Golf Australia Ranking Event
European Disabled Golf Association Ranking Event
to be played at the
Colonial Golf Club
Robina, QLD
15 - 16 July 2017
Entry Fee:
$100.00 – Amputee tournament includes two rounds of golf, lunch and
presentation dinner
Amputee entries subsidised by QAGA
$130.00 – Social player for two rounds of golf and lunch
$30 – Additional dinner guests
Inclusions:
Two rounds of golf, presentation dinner and all trophies
Format:
36-Hole stroke and nett Championships (max. 70 players)
Tee Time:
Multi-tee start each day
GA Handicap Limit:
Men 36.0 Women 45.0
Entries Close:
Saturday 1st July 2017
Entries Close:
5.00pm on Monday 13 March 2017 or prior if a capacity field is reached.
Queensland Amputee Golf Association Inc.
PO Box 274, Robina QLD 4226
Phone: (07) 5593 1820 Fax: (03) 9543 9307 Email: [email protected]
2017 Queensland Amputee Golf Open – TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS
(To be read in conjunction with the Golf Queensland Standard Event Conditions published on the GQ Website at golfqueensland.org.au
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COMPETITION PROCEDURES
The Championship is scheduled to be played over 36
holes Stroke play.
The field for the Championship will be limited to 70
players with entries accepted on an as received basis.
The player with the lowest stroke score after 36 holes
shall be the 2017 Queensland Amputee Golf Open
Champion.
The player with the lowest nett score after 36 holes
shall be the Queensland Amputee Golf Association
Handicap Champion.
All ties shall be decided by count-back as
recommended by Golf Australia.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible players are male and female amateurs who
qualify under the QAGA definitions of impairment and
whose Golf Australia Handicap at the time of entry
does not exceed 36.0 (men) 45.0 (women) strokes in
accordance with the Australian Handicapping System.
Entries will be restricted to amateurs and professionals,
who are members of clubs affiliated with Golf Australia,
or of golf clubs registered with such State or Overseas
Associations as are affiliated with or recognised by this
Association.
ENTRIES
The entry fee is $100.00 (incl. GST). Entry fee must be
paid at the time of entry.
QAGA shall have the right to refuse the entry of any
person without being required to give any reason for
such refusal.
Entries shall only be made on the official entry form or
online at www.qaga.org.au
The draw for the competition will be sent to players and
available at golfqueensland.org.au approximately one
week before the event.
Entry forms that are received before the specified
opening date will not be accepted.
TROPHIES
Trophies will be awarded for:
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36-Hole Gross – QAGA Amputee Open Champion
and Runner-up, Ladies Champion & Runner Up,
Senior Champion, Leg Amputee, Arm Amputee,
Multi Amputee
36-Hole Nett – Nett Champion, Senior Champion,
Leg Amputee, Arm Amputee, Multi Amputee
No player may win a trophy in both the stroke and nett
sections.
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CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE
The Committee shall consist of QAGA, Golf Golf
Queensland representatives and the Match Committee
of the Club upon whose course the rounds are being
played.
In the absence of a full Championship
Committee, such members thereof, as may be present
at the time, may give a decision so given shall be
deemed to be a decision of the full Championship
Committee. In the event of bad weather, or for any
other reason, the Championship Committee may
shorten the competition, appoint another day or days
for completion of, or may transfer play to another
course. Protests must be made to the Championship
Committee not later than 10 minutes after the
conclusion of each round.
6.
REFUND POLICY
Any entrant may withdraw and have their entry fee
refunded provided notification is received within three
working days prior to the commencement of the
event. Under no circumstances will entry fees be
refunded after this date unless players can provide
QAGA supporting documents regarding their
withdrawal from the event (ie. Medical Certificate).
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MOTORISED TRANSPORT
Carts will be made available for participants for the
tournament and Practice Rounds. The cost of golf cart
hire over the tournament is included in the tournament
entry fee.
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DATABASE OF COMPETITOR’S DETAILS
The personal information you provide in the relevant
event entry form is collected, used and disclosed in
accordance with the Golf Australia Privacy Policy
(available from www.golf.org.au). Golf Australia may
use and disclose your personal information for the
purposes of conducting the relevant event,
administering golfing and other related activities across
Australia, providing you with event-related services or
promotional material, complying with legal obligations
or otherwise in accordance with the Golf Australia
Privacy Policy.
Golf Australia may share your information, including
contact details, date of birth, gender, qualifications or
communication history, with third parties such as, State
Golf Associations and companies engaged to carry out
functions and activities on Golf Australia's behalf,
including sponsors and direct marketing or otherwise in
accordance with Golf Australia's Privacy Policy. In
certain circumstances, your information may be
disclosed overseas, for example to the International
Golf Federation.
The Golf Australia Privacy Policy contains information
about how you may access and request correction of
your personal information held by Golf Australia or
make a complaint about the handling of your personal
information, and provides information about how a
complaint will be dealt with by Golf Australia. Your
relevant event entry may be rejected if the information
is not provided. If you do not wish to receive
promotional material from Golf Australia sponsors and
third parties you must advise us via email or telephone
or via the specific opt-out procedures provided in the
relevant communication.
2017 Queensland Amputee Golf Open
Colonial Golf Club
15 - 16 July
ENTRY FORM
TAX INVOICE – ABN: 72 212 822 464
Competitor Name
(BLOCK Letters)
(Surname)
(First Name)
Mailing Address
Suburb
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Date of Birth
(Compulsory)
Postcode
State
Home Phone
Mobile Phone
Email
Home Club
GOLFLink
Number
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GA Handicap
Dietary
Requirements
Amputee
Status
Above Elbow Below Elbow
Amputee Golf
Association
Above Knee
A.G Vic
Below Knee
Q.A.G.A
A.G. NSW
S.A A.G.A
Sat 15th
Sun 16th
Sun 16th
Round 1
Round 2
Pres. Dinner
Multi
Other
Other
Please Specify
Please circle All events you will be attending
Events
Shirt Size
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Sun 16th
Pres Dinner Only
3XL
4XL
Women Please Specify
Amputee Entry Fee: Includes two Rounds of Golf, Lunch & Presentation Dinner; $100
Please use your name as a reference when using Electronic Funds Transfer.
Forward Payment to Queensland Amputee Golf Association; BSB 034-604 Acc No. 220 894
Fees for Social Golfers: Eligible for both 1st and 2nd rounds $130
Signature
Date
I am eligible under the conditions of the championship, am an amateur golfer in accordance with the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the
R&A Rules Limited and will adhere to Golf Australia’s Codes of Behaviour for the duration of the Championship. I have provided either a valid
GOLFLink No. or a current handicap record verified by my home club.
Entries close at 5.00pm on Saturday 1 July 2017 or prior if a capacity field is reached.
Return to: Queensland Amputee Golf Association
PO Box 274, Robina QLD 4226
Phone: (07) 5593 1820 Email: [email protected]