Tournament Conditions of Competition 1. Eligibility Players must meet the eligibility provisions established in the tournament info. 2. Rules of Golf and Close of Competition The DJTS Trophy will be held in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the R&A Rules Limited and the Local Rules approved by the Tournament Committee. The Local Rules will be published and posted on the tournament notice board at the venue. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy has been presented. 3. Schedule and Format The tournament will be played over 54 holes of individual stroke play, 18 holes a day, from Oktober 23 rd – Oktober 25th, 2015. Play will not be extended beyond Oktober 25 th. 4. Conditions and Schedule The Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter starting times and amend the Conditions of Competition if necessary. Decisions of the Tournament Committee, in all matters, will be final. 5. List Conforming Golf Balls (visit www.randa.org for latest listing) The ball the player plays must be named on the Current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the R&A. Penalty for breach of condition: Disqualification 6. List of Conforming Driver Heads (visit www.randa.org for latest listing) Any driver that a player carries must have a club head, identified by model and loft, that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A. Exception: A driver with a club head manufactured prior to 1999 is exempt from this condition*Penalty for carrying but not making stroke with club or clubs in breach of condition: Stroke Play – Two strokes for each hole at which breach occurred; maximum penalty per round, Four strokes. In the event of breach occurring between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole. *Any club or clubs being carried in breach of this condition must be declared out of play by the player to his marker or fellow-­‐competitor immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred. If the player fails to do this, he is disqualified. Penalty for making stroke with club in breach of condition: Disqualification. 7. Transportation Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round. Exceptions: when permitted to ride by a Rules Official Penalty for breach of condition: Stroke Play -­‐ Two strokes on each hole at which breach occurred; maximum penalty per round -­‐ Four strokes. In the event of a breach between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole. Use of any unauthorized form of transportation must be discontinued immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred. Otherwise the player is disqualified. 8. Pace of Play (Note 2 to Rule 6-­‐7) The player shall play in accordance with the laid down Pace of Play guidelines which will be displayed on the Tournament Notice Board. Average time for each shot may not ecxeed 45 seconds. 9. Practice All recognized practice areas within the bounds of the course may be used by players for practice on any day of the competition. 10. Ties In the event of more than one player recording the same winning score a hole-­‐by-­‐hole playoff, will take place over holes to be designated by the Tournament Committee to determine a winner. Should a play-­‐ off not be possible for whatever reason, the winner will be determined as follows: 10.1 The player recording the lowest final round score, if this is not conclusive, then 10.2 In accordance with Appendix 1 Part C Section 11 (Stroke Play) c) of R&A Rules of Golf page 144 – matching of score cards over holes 10 to 18 of the final round; if this is not Conclusive the procedure in 10.1.1 and 10.1.2 will be applied to 2nd round scores. 10.3 In the case of prizes for players on prize winning scores (2nd to 5th place), in each Competition, all ties will be decided as outlined in 10.1.1. and 10.1.2 above. 11. Suspension of Play Due to a Dangerous Situation (Note to Rule 6-­‐8) When play is suspended by the Tournament Committee for a dangerous situation, if the players in a group are between the play of two holes, they must not resume play until the Tournament Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they must discontinue play immediately and not resume play until the Tournament Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, he is disqualified, unless circumstances warrant waiving the penalty as provided in Rule 33-­‐7. The signal for suspending play due to a dangerous situation will be a prolonged note of the siren. The following signals are in force: Discontinue Play Immediately: One prolonged note of siren. Discontinue Play: Three consecutive notes of siren, repeated. Resume Play: Two short notes of siren, repeated 12. Caddies Players are prohibited from using a caddie during a stipulated round. Penalty for breach of Condition is two strokes on each hole for which the breach occurred. Maximum penalty per round is four strokes. In the event of a breach between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole. A player having a caddie in breach of this condition must immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred ensure that he conforms with this condition for the remainder of the stipulated round. Otherwise the player is disqualified. In addition players are prohibited from either using a caddie or motorized transport during the official practice round. Breach of this condition will be considered a serious breach of etiquette and will attract a warning or possible disqualification from the DJTS Trophy (Rule 33-­‐7). 13. Code of Conduct and Dress Code Player’s attention is drawn to the DJTS Trophy Code of Conduct which is in effect throughout the tournament and will be displayed on the Tournament Notice Board. By Registering for the Tournament, it is accepted that players have read the Code of Conduct and agree to abide by the content. Players are obliged to hand in a copy of this Code of Conduct at Registration signed by both themselves and their Parent/Guardian. Failure to do so could jeopardize their continuing participation in the tournament. Players are to be neat in their personal appearance and clothing during all practice and tournament rounds. The wearing of collarless shirts and jeans (of any color) are not permitted. Wearing of golf shoes is limited to soft spikes only. Rude and unsportsmanlike conduct or behaviour unacceptable by normal social standards will not be tolerated. Smoking, the use of alcohol and/or drugs at any of the tournament premises (i.e. Golf course, practice areas, accommodation and function venues) is not permitted. Any breach of these conditions could jeopardize further participation in the tournament. The audible emission or unauthorized use of a mobile telephone on the golf course or during play is a serious breach of etiquette and will attract a warning and possible disqualification (Rule 33-­‐7). 14. Spectators Spectators are requested to keep off tees, fairways and greens at all times and not to interfere with any player. The audible emission of cell phones is not acceptable and cell phones should be switched off. The use of golf cars by spectators is not permitted without the consent of the Tournament Committee. Failure to adhere to such requests could lead to the spectators being asked to leave the golf course 15. Tournament Committee The names of members making up the Tournament Committee will be posted on the Tournament Notice Board 16. Exemption of Liability DJTS Trophy and its management including the golfcourse and its employees will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, loss, including personal loss and or other forms of loss, harm or injury sustained as stipulated below:-­‐Physical and/or emotional injuries suffered by any person, including a player or spectator, during the tournament, due to any acts of God, suffered as a direct result thereof, including aspects such as being struck by lightning, etc. Physical injuries of any kind suffered by any person, including a player or spectator, sustained by own negligence, or otherwise. Emotional injuries sustained due to any loss, including death, suffered as a result of any of the above injuries sustained personally or by a spectator. Damages suffered to any property of a player or spectator By registering for the Tournament, it is accepted that the player acknowledges the exemption of liability as listed above and acknowledges the contents of the above, understands it, and exempts the DJTS Trophy and its management from any liability as indicated above. . . These terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands.