Operations
Manual 2016
section one page 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of Welcome - Mr Mark Gibson (Chairman, Professional Golfers’ Association of Australia) 4
1.0
INTRODUCTION AND EVENT REVIEW
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
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2.0
EVENT CONCEPT AND STRUCTURE
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.0
ROLE OF THE HOLDEN SCRAMBLE COORDINATOR
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5 3.6 13
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4.0
EVENT ENTRY AND FEES
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4.1Introduction
4.2
Local Event Entry Forms and Fees
4.3
Regional Final Entry Forms and Fees
4.4
Championship Final Entry Form and Fees
4.5 Holden Scramble Callaway Cap & Prize Pack Order Form
4.6
Local Event Qualifying Team(s) Fax Back Form
4.7
Online Entry - Participants
4.8
Online Entry - HS Coordinators
4.9
Local Event Entry Form 4.10 Regional Final Entry Form 4.11 Women's State Final Entry Form
4.12 Local Event Social Guest Team Entry Form
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Introduction
The Holden Scramble Success Story
Mission Statement
Objectives
What’s Different About the Holden Scramble and Why Does it Work?
Event Concept
Stage One - Holden Scramble Local Events
Stage Two - Holden Scramble Regional Finals
Stage Three - Holden Scramble Championship Final
Women's Division
Callaway Participation Cap Packs Callaway Local Event Prize Pack
How To Stage A Holden Scramble Local Event
Summary Checklist for the Holden Scramble Host Detailed Check List for the Holden Scramble Host
Example Media Release
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5.0
ROLE OF THE HOLDEN DEALER
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.8
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6.0
WOMEN'S HOLDEN SCRAMBLE
Holden Sponsorship
Holden Dealer and the Holden Scramble Local Event
Course Set-up and Displays
Customer Follow Up - GM Holden Ltd Golf Promotional Offer
Merchandise Program
GM Holden Ltd Policy on Holden Dealer’s Primary Marketing Area
Holden Dealer Fax Back Form
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6.1
Event Concept
6.2
Stage One - Local Events
6.3
Stage Two - State Finals
6.4
Stage Three - Championship Final
6.5Sponsors
6.6Benefits
6.7
Rules of Play
Women's Holden Scramble Local Event Rules Sheet
Women's Holden Scramble Elimination Format Instruction Sheet
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7.0
RULES, POLICIES AND ELIGIBILITY
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7.1Introduction
7.2
Holden Scramble Conditions of Competition
7.3
PGA Professional Eligibility
7.4
Handicap Requirements - Local Events
7.5
Handicap Requirements - Regional Finals / Championship Final
7.6
Regional Final Eligibility
7.7
Golf Course Eligibility
7.8
Rules of Play
Holden Scramble Local Event Rules Sheet
Holden Scramble Elimination Format Instruction Sheet 44
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8.0ATTACHMENTS
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8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
PGA Promotional Programs
FAQ’s about the Holden Scramble
Gallery of Championship Final Winners
Gallery of Women's Championship Final Winners
Contents page 3
Letter of Welcome - Mr Mark Gibson
(Chairman, Professional Golfers’ Association of Australia)
Welcome to the Holden Scramble for 2016
I would like to welcome all PGA Professionals, Holden Dealers and support sponsors to what I am sure will be
another hugely successful Holden Scramble season in 2016.
This season we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Holden Scramble and in turn the 25th consecutive year
of Holden’s generous sponsorship. Holden corporately, and through its extensive Dealer network, continues its
strong support of golf at the club level through its involvement with the Holden Scramble.
In 2016 the PGA is proud to be rolling out a new online entry and tournament management system for the
Holden Scramble, a new technology feature that will streamline administration tasks and allow for stress free
event operations. The PGA is also proud to be announcing the One Millionth Holden Scramble Participant,
which is sure to be a memorable milestone of the long-running event.
This unique event continues to offer an exciting opportunity for amateur golfers to compete in a fun, value for
money event at a local level, the chance to play with their club PGA Professional at a Regional level, and then
the ultimate prize to play at the Holden Scramble Championship Final on Queensland’s magnificent Sunshine
Coast.
So here we go again for another exciting Holden Scramble season. I wish you every success for your event this
year and trust that this manual, along with the support from the PGA event staff, ensures a highly successful
and memorable event.
Best wishes
Mark Gibson
Chairman
PGA of Australia
Letter of Welcome page 4
section one
INTRODUCTION
AND EVENT REVIEW
1.1 Introduction and Event Review
The Holden Scramble is a true success story. Since the event commenced in 1992, it has become Australasia’s largest and most
successful pro amateur team's event.
GM Holden Limited has been the major sponsor since its inception in one of the longest running golf sponsorships in Australia.
The unique interaction between the PGA Club Professionals, local Holden Dealers and corporate support from Callaway Golf,
Sunshine Coast Council, Golf Australia Magazine, Delta Air Lines, Kumho Tyres and Coca-Cola Amatil, has resulted in great benefits for PGA Professionals, golf clubs and amateurs and is one of the keys to the Holden Scramble's success.
Everything you need to know about the Holden Scramble and how to run a Local Event is included in this Operations Manual all the rules, conditions of competition, eligibility requirements and associated forms.
1.2 The Holden Scramble Success Story
The Holden Scramble’s success is demonstrated by the following:
• Since 1992 well over 980,000 participants have competed at the Local Event level.
• In excess of 80,000 participants have competed at the Regional Final level.
• Over 3,600 participants have competed at the Holden Scramble Championship Final.
• Holden has remained the major sponsor since 1992 with over 250 individual Holden Dealers having
directly supported Local Events.
• The event has gained and maintained ongoing sponsor support for the program.
• There is a spread of benefits to both country and metropolitan sponsors.
• Local sponsors receive a positive community reputation.
• The event has become a powerful marketing tool assisting in the sale of products and services and created
loyalty and additional marketing opportunities in the local golfing community.
• The numbers and percentage of women competing has grown and winning Championship Final teams have
often featured one or two female participants.
• A Women's section of the Holden Scramble was successfully introduced in 2005.
• Over 12,000 women have since competed in the Women's Holden Scramble.
• The event is supported by a Holden Scramble Internet site (www.holdenscramble.com.au) which provides extensive event information.
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2016 marks the 25th year of the event, making it Holden's longest running sport sponsorship outside Motorsport.
1.3 Mission Statement
To position the Holden Scramble as a unique and enjoyable golfing experience for participants whilst maintaining its success
as a promotional and marketing program for its sponsors and supporters.
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1.4Objectives
1.To maintain the Holden Scramble as the most accessible grass roots golfing event in Australia;
2. To grow the Holden Scramble in new markets in an effective and professional manner that benefits sponsors,
PGA club professionals and participants;
3. To ensure the Holden Scramble is acknowledged as one of the golf club's most enjoyable and successful
annual events;
4. To create goodwill and business opportunities for all sponsors;
5. To expand and create effective promotional and marketing opportunities for GM Holden Ltd
(and support sponsors) nationally and locally in a cost effective and efficient manner;
6. To ensure the Holden Scramble remains a dynamic and innovative golf event;
7. To create public and media awareness of the Holden Scramble and generate goodwill towards the event;
8. To create a successful relationship between the PGA Professional, the sponsors and the golf club;
9. To increase the number of locally sponsored events;
10. To create participation incentives for participants, golf professionals, golf clubs and sponsors; and
11. To provide a value for money experience for all participants involved in the Holden Scramble.
1.5What's Different About the Holden Scramble
and Why Does it Work?
The Holden Scramble works because there are distinct benefits for all parties involved. These include:
• The club golfer participates in a fun, value for money event and has the opportunity to progress to a Regional and
Championship Final;
• Each club golfer participating in a Local Event receives a Callaway Golf Cap valued at $35;
• Each club golfer is provided with incentive offers from GM Holden Ltd and other sponsors;
• The Holden Scramble Coordinator offers members and visitors variety on the club calendar and the opportunity
to play with a club professional at a Regional Final;
• The PGA club professional has the chance to play for prize money at the Holden Scramble Championship Final
and is provided a service fee for playing in the Regional Final;
• Holden Dealers create opportunities for sales leads and generate corporate goodwill in an affluent market;
• Support sponsors further relationships with PGA professionals and clubs leading to enhancement of
current accounts or establishment of new accounts;
• The golf clubs provide a unique opportunity for their members to participate in an Australasian Pro-Am
teams event, with the chance of playing alongside a leading PGA Tour Professional at the Holden Scramble
Championship Final.
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section two
EVENT CONCEPT AND STRUCTURE
2.1 Event Concept
The concept is to stage an annual Australasian Pro-Am Teams Ambrose Tournament throughout a set period (March to
December) beginning at local golf club level and graduating to a Holden Scramble Championship Final, through a series of
Regional Final tournaments. The Holden Scramble Championship Final is played at a leading golf resort with many of the final
teams being joined by some of Australasia's leading PGA Tournament Professionals.
The Holden Scramble is a golf tournament conducted over three stages in three distinct formats and is open to all amateur
golfers of any level, both male and female, of any age junior to senior, as long as they hold an official Golf Australia handicap.
2.2 Stage One - Holden Scramble Local Events
A Local Event is conducted at golf club level. Participants form teams of 4 eligible amateur players.
• All team members tee off each hole
• Team chooses the shot they are going to use
• The golfer whose shot is taken is eliminated from participating in the next shot
• A player is only eliminated for the one shot following his/her selected shot
• This process continues up until the ball is on the green with one person being eliminated for each shot (ie all players tee off and putt, however one player is eliminated for each of the shots up the fairway)
• All four players putt on each hole, until the ball is holed
• All four players tee off the next hole and the elimination process begins again
• The eliminated player cannot take a practice shot during the time they are eliminated
• For Example:
• John, Phil, Natalie & Katherine tee off the first hole, John's drive is selected as the best shot
• John is eliminated for the next shot and only Phil, Natalie & Katherine take the second shot
• Phil's second shot is selected as the best shot out of Phil's, Natalie's & Katherine's second shot
• Phil is eliminated for the next shot and only John, Natalie & Katherine take the third shot
• Natalie's third shot is selected as the best shot out of John, Natalie's & Katherine's and it lands on the green
• John, Phil, Natalie & Katherine can then all putt until the ball is holed out
• John, Phil, Natalie & Katherine all tee off the second hole & the elimination process starts again
The team's composition must conform to the Holden Scramble Handicap Requirements as stated in the Rules, Conditions of
Competition & Eligibility section. For further details. (see section 7.4)
The winning team(s) move on to the next level (a Regional Final) as representatives of the host golf club (see section 2.3 for
details of the number of teams which can qualify for a Regional Final).
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There are three Local Event types open to men, women and juniors with an official Golf Australia handicap:
1. Open Event
• the Local Event is open to any golfer with a Golf Australia handicap
• the host club does not require a club member to play in each team
2. Member Event
• only club members are entitled to compete and qualify for the Regional Final
3. Invitational Event
• a minimum of one club member plays in each team
• a club member is appointed the official scorer
• Members of another club may participate by virtue of an invitation from a club member
Women's Holden Scramble
• Separate section of the Holden Scramble played under elimination Scramble format (see section 6.0 for details)
• Local event open to Women only, all other criteria for Holden Scramble local events apply
• All clubs are eligible to host a Women's event
Multiple Local Events run on the same day must be of a different Event Type.
For example:
- 1x Open Event and 1x Member’s Event on the same day = OK
- 1x Open Event and 1x Open Women’s Event on the same day = OK
**2x Open events on the same day = Not allowed**
2.3 Stage Two - Holden Scramble Regional Finals
Teams that qualify at a Local Event will be joined by their club PGA Professional or an 'adopted' professional to make a team of
five (5) at the Regional Final.
A club may send more than one team to the Regional Final, based on the number of Local Event participants, if it meets the following requirements:
• A minimum of 48 participants to send one team;
• A minimum of 108 participants to send two teams;
• A minimum of 160 participants to send three teams; and
• A minimum of 212 participants to send four teams.
A club can send a maximum of four (4) teams to the Regional Final for each Local Event conducted.
Important Note: no club will qualify a team for a Regional Final unless the Holden Scramble Local Event it is hosting has at
least the minimum number of 48 officially entered players who have paid the entry fee.
It is a condition of entry that each Local Event winning team(s) bring a scorer to the Regional Final. That scorer will be assigned
to another team. Each scorer will receive a tee gift and lunch at the Regional Final. Any team failing to bring a scorer to the
Regional Final will receive an automatic 1/2 stroke reduction to the teams Daily Handicap.
Only PGA Professionals may take a team to the Regional Final. Check Rules, Conditions of Competition and Eligibility section for
PGA Professional Eligibility. (See section 7.3 for details)
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Amateur players may only participate in one Regional Final. Once an amateur has qualified for a Regional Final he/she is no longer
eligible to compete for prizes or Regional Final qualification at another Local Event. Competing in another Local Event for prizes or
Regional Final qualification will result in automatic disqualification for that team, with the original qualifying team also subject to
disqualification (depending upon circumstances).
Please Note: The Holden Scramble and The Women's Holden Scramble are seperate events, you may qualify for both the Holden Scramble
Regional Final and the Women's State Final events.
All teams that qualify at a club, whether from one event or multiple events, must play in the same Regional Final. An exception to
this may be when the club hosts a Local Event for a Golf Australia bona-fide body or hosts a large number of Local Events. Teams
qualifying for a Regional Final are required to play on a neutral course, that is, other than the club course which hosted the Local
Event. Any variation to these two rules will be at the discretion of the Holden Scramble Rules Committee.
All players qualifying for the Regional Finals in 2016 must have completed a minimum of five (5) legitimate,eligible, single,
handicapped competition rounds during 2016 prior to the 1st of October A two (2) stroke penalty will be applied to the team score
on the first hole on the score card for every player who has not met the requirements.
A handicap verification process will take place at all Regional Final & Championship Final events. Photo ID may be required to be
provided by each team member to verify their Golf Australia Handicap.
PGA members are permitted to play in more than one Regional Final (see section 7.3 regarding rules for adopt-a-pros).
Adopted professionals may be used if a club’s professional has qualified more teams for the Regional Final than it has available PGA
Professional's or the PGA Professional is not available to play. The PGA Professional should confirm approval through the PGA Office.
Should a PGA Professional win a Regional Final with more than one of his/her home or servicing clubs, it is his/her responsibility to
source an additional Pro for the Championship Final.
The Head Professional or Servicing Professional should advise the 'adopted' professional that, should they win the Regional Final,
they will not be automatically eligible to accompany the team to the Holden Scramble Championship Final. This is the responsibility
and the entitlement of the Head Professional or the Servicing Professional who coordinated the Local Event.
Clubs that do not have either a Head Professional or a Servicing Professional available can contact the relevant PGA Events Division
for assistance in this regard. The PGA Professional assumes the role of Team Captain at all stages of the event.
NOTE: Tournament Professionals are ineligible to participate in Regional Finals. PGA Professionals with a PGA Tour Order of
Merit ranking between 1 and 100 inclusive (from the final 2015 OOM and/or the OOM as at 1st September of the current year),
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THEY ARE A FULL VOCATIONAL MEMBER OR NOT, are not permitted to participate in the Holden
Scramble unless by invitation to the Holden Scramble Championship Final. The PGA also reserves the right to approve or
disapprove any other professional from participating in the Holden Scramble based on world golf rankings or other Recognised
Wordwide
2.4 Stage Three - Holden Scramble Championship Final
The winning team from each Holden Scramble Regional Final will progress to the Holden Scramble Championship Final to be played
at a leading resort golf course.
Holden Scramble Championship Final information will be sent directly to the Regional Final winners by the PGA Events Division.
The Championship Final is played under a 54-hole tournament format. The leading teams after the 36 hole mark (the top half of the
field) will be joined by PGA Tournament Professionals for the final 18 holes in a six-member team format. The remaining teams of
five will play a Consolation Final over the final 18 holes. The allocation of Tournament Professionals to teams shall be by ballot.
The Holden Scramble Championship final is approved for payment of expenses Rule 4-2g/GA/6/2016.
2.5 Women's Division
The Women's Holden Scramble is played under the same elimination Scramble format with an adaptation to the handicap rules.
Refer to section 6.0 for more detail.
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section three
ROLE OF THE
HOLDEN SCRAMBLE
COORDINATOR
3.1 Callaway Participation Gift - Golf Cap for Every Player
Every player in a Holden Scramble Local Event receives one Callaway Golf Cap from Callaway Golf for their $39.50 entry fee.
This offer is only guaranteed to clubs that register a Local Event date with the PGA before the advertised cut off date and
comply with the conditions outlined below.
CONDITIONS: It is the Holden Scramble Coordinator's responsibility to advise the PGA Events Division of anticipated participant
numbers, four weeks prior to a Local Event, to allow ordering and guarantee delivery of the Callway Golf Caps in time for your event.
You will need to ensure sufficient quantities are ordered for your Local Event as additional golf caps will not be available at short
notice. If a second order is required - postage and freight costs will be borne by the requesting club.
Under the sponsorship arrangement for this offer any golf caps that are in excess after your Local Event can either be purchased
by the club or returned to the PGA National Office. Any excess caps can be sold in your pro shop or used for competitions (these
caps are not marked with any logos). The PGA Events Division will confirm with each Holden Scramble Coordinator the number
of officially entered players and any social guest teams, and therefore the number of left over caps to be returned/paid for.
It is the Holden Scramble Coorindator's responsibility to reimburse the PGA for any excess golf caps. This reimbursement must
occur in conjunction with the provision of the Local Event forms and fees. Note: Caps provided to sponsor social guest teams (ie.
players who do not pay an entry fee) must be covered by the Holden Scramble Coordinator.
3.2Callaway Local Event Prize Pack
Every club hosting a local event will receive a Callaway Prize Pack (consisting of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize).
The Callaway prize pack provided includes:
• 1st Prize: Chrome Soft Balls (doz), Large Cooler Bag and Tour Towel
• 2nd Prize: Small Duffel Bag
• 3rd Prize: Mini Cooler Bag
Additional prizes will be provided to clubs with larger field sizes as outlined below:
• 108 participants: SuperSoft Balls (doz)
• 160 participants: Callaway Gift Sets (plus SuperSoft Balls (doz))
• 212+ participants: Callaway Pencil Bags (plus Callaway Gift Sets and SuperSoft Balls (doz)
Note: Prizes will be ordered at the time of the tee gift order (four weeks prior to event). Should you not reach expected participant
numbers you will be required to either return or purchase any additional prize(s) ordered.
3.3 How to stage a Holden Scramble Local Event
Over the years Holden Scramble Coordinators and their supporting sponsors have found different ways to stage their Local
Event. The following sections of this manual provide guidance on how to stage a successful Holden Scramble.
(A)
SET THE DATE FOR YOUR LOCAL EVENT
onfirm the date with your golf club and sponsors then advise the PGA Events Division of the date. Make sure the date
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is published in your club's calendar/fixture book and also posted on the club's notice boards. The Holden Scramble Local
Event season is from 1 March to 30 September each year. (dates outside of this range are subject to approval). Indicate
to the PGA Events Division if you will adopt the online entries and tournament management system to coordinate your
local event.
Please note: It is important that you check with neighbouring golf clubs and local sponsors to ensure there is no conflict of
Local Event dates. In the event of date clashes the PGA may ask one or both clubs to change their date.
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(B)
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOLDEN DEALER
Call or visit your local Holden Dealer at least three months prior to your event to discuss the Holden Scramble to allow
the Dealer plenty of time to assess the proposal.
A Holden Dealer's contribution to a Local Event may include tee gifts, prizes, food/refreshments and special offers etc.
An investment of approximately $7-$10 per participant is suggested for negotiation given the potential returns to the
Dealer by way of vehicle sales, services and spare parts purchases. Please contact the PGA Events Division to assist in
developing your sponsorship proposal. The PGA suggests you use all or part of this retainer or sponsorship allocation to
provide additional prizes or catering on the day of the event.
The PGA Events Division offers a range of official Holden Scramble merchandise that can be purchased by you or the
Holden Dealer and used as tee gifts or prizes. Please allow at least four weeks between the placement of your merchandise
order and your event. In most cases the Holden Dealer will order the tee gifts, but you will need to advise the quantities
required.
Assist the Holden Dealer to get the most promotional benefit from their sponsorship. Display posters, brochures and
Dealership banners prominently. When promoting the tournament, refer to it as "ABC Holden's Holden Scramble".
Discuss all promotional opportunities including the option of supporting a NTP/straightest drive competition and
promoting the $550 cashback offer during presentations. A Holden Dealer is more likely to sponsor a Local Event if he/
she knows that the Dealership will achieve significant exposure. If the Holden Dealer is displaying vehicles at the Local
Event you should advise of the appropriate location for the display. It is the responsibility of the Holden Dealer’s staff to
drive and position the vehicles.
Guest Teams - Encourage the Holden Dealer, his/her employees and their clients to attend/play in the
Local Event. If they do not have handicaps they can still participate as part of a guest team. Holden Dealer guest teams
can either be social (without a handicap) or competitive (with a team handicap). The social guest players would not be
official entrants (ie. they would not be able to qualify to play in a Holden Scramble Regional Final), however they will
recieve the $550 Cashback offer from GM Holden Ltd. Social Guest teams complete the Local Event Social Guest Team
Entry Form. Guest teams competing on an official basis must pay an entry fee which can be paid for by either the Holden
Dealer or the team members themselves. Players complete the normal Local Event Entry Form. Guest teams not officially
competing may receive the Callaway golf cap however this must be purchased by the Event Organiser/Sponsor (or
through sponsorship allocation). (Note: Under the GM Holden Ltd policy Dealer Principals and their employees do not
qualify for the Holden Cashback).
Refer to the Role of the Holden Dealer Section for more information.
(C)
NO SPONSORS IN THE AREA?
ou can still run a successful Holden Scramble Local Event. The Callaway Golf Cap and sponsor offers for each entrant and
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Callaway prize packs are provided for all local events, to ensure a minimum level of sponsorship across all Local Events.
(see section I - Local Event Prizes).
Contact the PGA Events Division if you require assistance in locating or securing a local sponsor.
(D)
PROMOTE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
Incorporate the following steps in your Local Event planning process to ensure that the Holden Scramble receives
maximum exposure:
• Display the Local Event Entry Forms and/or counter stand in a visible location in the pro shop and club house;
• Send out personal invitations to your members using the email template provided;
• Hang promotional posters in prominent locations in the club house, locker rooms and the pro shop;
• Promote your event and its benefits at all Golf Club Competition presentations
• Direct players to online entry (if applicable)
• Place an advertisement in the club newsletter or local newspaper (open events);
• Ensure a photographer is present to capture the highlights on the day;
• Invite local press to cover and participate in the day. If the local press cannot attend the day, it is still important
to pursue an advance story and/or post the Local Event story. You have two possible options in this regard
• prepare the article yourself, in consultation with your sponsors; or
• contact the local newspaper and relate details over the telephone as they may be prepared to write an
article with that background detail (see Media Release example in section 3.6)
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(E)
HOLDEN SCRAMBLE ENTRY FEES AND FORMS
The entry fee for Holden Scramble Local Events is $39.50 (including GST) per participant. This is a national entry fee and
cannot be reduced. Of this amount $11.50 (including GST) per participant is retained by the HS Coordinator as net income,
and $28.00 (including GST) per participant is returned to the PGA Events Division. The $28.00 is used by the PGA to provide
the Callaway prize pack/s per event as well as cover all operational costs of coordinating the event at the Local, Regional
and Championship Final levels. Should a club choose to charge a green fee that fee would be an addition to the
Holden Scramble Local Event Entry fee.
Club professionals must ensure they account for the payment of GST from the $11.50 portion for each of the Local Event entry fees retained for the provision of prizes. GST equals $1.05 per participant. If you are not registered for GST, please contact the PGA Accounts Division to discuss the implications.
Refer to the Entry Fees and Forms section of this manual for detailed information.
(G) CLUBHOUSE & COURSE SET UP AND OPERATIONAL HINTS
The following table outlines suggested event formats that take into account the four person team structure. It is
important that you brief the field on the importance of speed of play and ensure a course marshal is present on course.
OptionDescription
Mode
Comments
1
Shotgun start
2
One tee start
3
Two tee start
18 groups (72 players) tee
off from holes 1 - 18 inclusive
at the same time.
Groups of four players (i.e. one team) tee off from the first hole at 10 minute intervals.
Groups of four players tee off from the first and tenth holes at 10 minute intervals.
This format can support up to 120 players in
a field and is the preferred format. * two shot gun starts can be used if field exceeds 120
Alternative format for events with between
48 and 144 players entered.
Alternative format for events with over
208 players entered.
Note: a shotgun start maximises the potential for sponsors and participants to be involved in post event presentations, and is
highly recommended wherever possible. Be sure to advise players of the Slope Rating of the tees being played from.
It is important that you set up the golf course fairly for your Local Event (given the full range of handicap players)
and have wet weather plans as a contingency.
GM Holden Ltd is the official naming rights sponsor of the Holden Scramble. When staging a local Holden Scramble,
clubs are respectfully asked to avoid prominent display of substitute branding that may be viewed as misleading or a
conflict of interest towards the Holden Scramble brand or any other official Holden Scramble sponsor. If this request
is not adhered to the event will be deemed unofficial and the PGA will reserve the right to disallow Regional Final
qualification from this event for any team and also charge the club for event related expenses that would normally
be funded. Event related expenses could include, but are not limited to participant entry fees and the cost of tee gifts
and prizes.
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(H) AFTER YOUR LOCAL EVENT
If your event is using the paper entry forms
Immediately following your Local Event, please send to the PGA Events Division:
• Local Event Entry Forms and Reconciliation Forms & Fees (you will recieve an email containing more details);
• Regional Final Entry Form(s) and Fees;
• Qualifying Team(s) Results Sheet
If your event has adopted online entries please refer to reconciliation process as oulined in the online entries manual.
All Local and Regional entry forms and fees (or an authority to deduct Regional fees at a later date) and confirmation
of number of left over golf caps MUST be received by the PGA within 14 days after your Local Event. This is required
to allow the PGA to meet its contractual obligations to Holden and support sponsors. If these requirements are
not met within 14 days after your Local Event the qualifying team(s) may NOT BE ELIGIBLE to participate in the
Regional Finals.
Please refer to the Event Entry & Fees section of this manual for detailed information.
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3.4 Summary Check List for the Holden Scramble Host Club
• Confirm the Local Event date with your golf club and sponsors and advise the PGA Events Division of this
date on (03) 8320 1999 (phone) or (03) 9783 0000 (fax) or email the PGA at [email protected]
Reserve the date in the club's calendar.
•Contact your fellow Holden Scramble Coordinatorsat nearby clubs/courses to encourage their club members to participate in your club’s event (if it is an open event) and to ensure there is no conflict of Local Event dates.
• Arrange a meeting with all sponsors to seek a sponsorship commitment and discuss promotional opportunities
and operational details. DO THIS AS EARLY IN THE YEAR AS POSSIBLE. The earlier you contact sponsors,
the better chance of success.
• Display all promotional material in the pro shop, locker rooms and notice boards. Promote the
Holden Scramble Local Event date and sponsors in your club's newsletters and via email to your database
of members.
• Open Draw Sheet.
• Encourage players to complete entry forms in full or online and return them prior to the event.
• Discuss tee gift options with all sponsors.
• Advise the PGA Events Division (4 weeks prior to the event) of anticipated number of participants to allow
ordering and delivery of golf caps & prize packs. Refer to Holden Scramble Golf Cap & Prize Pack Order Form in
Section 4 of this manual.
• Discuss vehicle and signage display with all sponsors.
•Ensure you have received all event material at least one week prior to your event including: Callaway golf cap,
Callaway prize pack, participant Cashback and sponsor offer booklets (to be given out on the day of the event) and
Holden Scramble scorecards
• Ensure the registration area is close to the pro shop, undercover and has sufficient room for tee gift distribution.
• Dress the registration and presentation areas with banners, posters and sponsor point of sale material.
• Display prizes in the presentation area.
• Conduct the Local Event, preferably using a shotgun start.
• A player briefing should be held to ensure all players are aware of the format of the day, and also the Course Slope Rating from the tees that they will be playing from.
• Fax the Qualifying Team(s) Form or submit via online management system to the PGA Events Division on (03) 9783
0000 immediately after your Local Event. This will enable the names of the winning team members to be posted on
the Holden Scramble section of the PGA Website.
• Send Local Event Entry Forms and Fees to the PGA Events Division within 14 days after your event to ensure your
qualifying team(s) eligibility for the Regional Final (ensure you include reimbursement for any left over golf caps).
• Send Regional Final Event Entry Form(s) and Fees (or credit card details and authority for delayed payment of fees)
to the PGA Events Division within 14 days to ensure your winning team(s) eligibility for the Regional Final.
Details of the scorer accompanying team(s) to the Regional Finals MUST also be included prior to tee off.
Note: Any team failing to bring a scorer to the Regional Final shall receive an automatic 1/2 (half ) shot reduction of
the teams daily handicap.
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3.5 Detailed Check List for the
Holden Scramble Host Club
8 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
• Promote the Holden Scramble Local Event date and sponsors in the club newsletters.
• Arrange a meeting with all sponsors to follow up agreement to sponsor your event
• Discuss tee gift orders with all sponsors.
• Display posters, counter stand and entry forms in pro shop, locker rooms and notice boards.
• Conduct a member email to promote the upcoming Holden Scramble Local Event.
• Attach information to all scorecards to promote the upcoming Holden Scramble.
• Open Draw Sheet.
• Encourage players to complete Local Event entry forms or submit online entry in full and return them prior to the event.
• Seek your club's approval for sponsor vehicle and signage display.
• Confirm that your sponsors have ordered tee gifts.
• No Local Sponsors? (refer to section 3.1 - C).
• Advise the PGA Events Division of anticipated participant numbers to allow ordering and delivery of the Callaway
Golf Cap & Prize Packs prior to the event. It is the Holden Scramble Coordinators responsibility to calculate the number and inform the PGA at this time otherwise delivery in time for the event can not be guaranteed.
• Attach information to all scorecards to promote the upcoming Holden Scramble Local Event.
• Fax the Holden Scramble Callaway Golf Cap & Prize Pack Order Form to the PGA Events Division (see Section 4).
2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
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1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
Attach information to all scorecards to promote the upcoming Holden Scramble Local Event.
Organise press photographer to photograph sponsors.
Distribute Media Release and photographs to the local media.
Invite local media to participate in and cover the event.
Discuss vehicle, product and signage displays with sponsors.
Advise sponsors of expected participant numbers in case more tee gifts need to be ordered.
Clarify the number of social guest teams.
• Check Callaway Golf Caps & Prize Packs have arrived.
Contact PGA Events Division if the order has not arrived.
• Confirm with all sponsors, their representation and role on the day of the Holden Scramble Local Event
(i.e to hand out tee gifts, attend presentation etc).
• Confirm the provision of tee gifts, prizes and/or refreshments by sponsors.
• Arrange the set up of sponsor signage display (subject to club approval).
• Attach information to all scorecards to promote the upcoming Holden Scramble Local Event.
• Ask sponsors to confirm guests playing in the Holden Scramble Local Event. Determine whether these
guests have current Golf Australia handicaps.
• Discuss NTP and/or Straightest Drive or other competitions with the Holden Dealer.
•Ensure all Holden Scramble event registration information has arrived. Each player and team should receive the
following upon registration on the day of the event:
• A Callaway Golf Cap (supplied by the PGA)
• Holden Scramble Promotional offers (supplied by the PGA)
• Holden Scramble scorecard for each team (supplied by the PGA)
• Local Event Rule Sheet
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DAY BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
• Arrange the set up of sponsor signage display.
• Arrange the set up of Holden Dealer vehicle display. Ensure Holden staff drive and position the vehicles.
• Receive tee gifts and prizes from sponsors.
• Confirm with sponsors their representation and role on the day.
• Set up registration area. Ensure the registration area is close to the pro shop, undercover and has sufficient room
for tee gift distribution. Display banner and posters in registration area.
• Dress the presentation area in the clubhouse with banners, posters and sponsor point of sale material.
• Display prizes in presentation area.
• Calculate the number of Regional Final qualifying teams from the number of Local Event participant entries
(a minimum of 48 players required to qualify one team).
• Use online management system to verify all teams meet the Handicap Eligibility Requirements.
• Prepare scorecards. Attach the Holden Scramble Local Event Rules sheet to each card.
• Display Holden Scramble Local Event Rules sheet inside and outside the pro shop, near starting tees, in club
locker rooms, and on notice boards.
• Determine the Course Slope Rating for the event based on the tees being playing from.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR LOCAL EVENT
• Prepare course and brief sponsors on their relevant competition/promotion (eg NTP / Longest Drive).
• Conduct registration and distribute Callaway golf caps, GM Holden Ltd $550 (incl. GST) Cashback offer and any other
tee gifts your club may be providing.
• Brief field on speed of play & Course Slope Rating of the day
• Organise for a course marshal(s) to monitor the event.
• Dress the presentation area with sponsor signage.
• Prepare a presentation sheet and list all prizes.
• Organise and conduct the presentation of prizes.
• Confirm the final number of paying participants to calculate the number of Regional Final qualifying teams
(a minimum of 48 players required to qualify one team).
• Use online management system to verify all teams meet the Handicap Eligibility Requirements.
• Validate handicaps of all players advancing to the Regional Final.
• Post results to Holden Scramble website through online system.
• Arrange for the Regional Final qualifying teams to fill in the Regional Final entry form and arrange for the
payment of their entry fees. Teams qualifying for Regional Finals MUST nominate on this entry form, a scorer
to attend the Regional Final with them. This is a condition of entry for the Regional Finals
• Contact the local newspaper and provide results for publication.
AFTER YOUR LOCAL EVENT
• Fax the ‘Results' fax sheet to the PGA Events Division on (03) 9783 0000, or update the online system. This will enable the names of the winning team members, their handicaps and score details to be posted on the Holden Scramble
section of the PGA Website (www.holdenscramble.com.au)
•Organise for the return of the following to the PGA Events Division within 14 days after your Local Event
(please use the return addressed envelope provided in your promotional pack to do this):
•The original (white) copies of the Local Event entry forms (if not using online entries) and reconciliation forms
accompanying fees. Make sure you keep the duplicate copies for your records.
• The original (white) copies of the Regional Final entry forms and accompanying fees (or an authority for delayed
payment by credit card). Make sure you keep the duplicate copy for your records.
Important note: If the above requirements are not met within the 14 day time frame the qualifying team(s) may
NOT BE ELIGIBLE to participate in the Regional Finals.
• Organise "Adopted Professionals” for Regional Final teams if required.
• Distribute Holden Scramble summary, results and photographs to local press and media.
• Send thank you letters to all sponsors and advise them of Regional Final qualification details.
• Suggest to sponsors that they may wish to consider "on-sponsoring" the teams to the Regional Final for
promotional purposes (i.e. supply sponsor shirts, transport, etc).
•Arrange with the sponsors to review the event and discuss methods for improving next year’s Local Event,
any possible additional events and sponsorship of your club.
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3.6 Example Media Release
Holden XXXX
Celebrate’s the 25th year of the Holden Scramble with XXXX Golf Club
Day Month 2016
The Holden Scramble continues to surpass milestones in 2016 as it celebrate's 25 years and continues to be Australasia’s largest
and most successful teams pro amateur golf event. Holden XXXX is pleased to announce it’s sponsorship of the Holden Scramble
event at XXXX Golf Club.
The Holden Scramble is played as a teams ambrose event under an innovative Scramble style elimination format. Teams of four
players contest the Local Event staged at each participating golf club. The winning teams from each Local Event progress to one
of the Regional Finals held around Australia in October. The teams will be joined by their Club Professionals at Regional Finals to
make a five person team (Club Professional plus four amateur players).
The winning team from each Regional Final advances to the Holden Scramble Championship Final held in November at the
Novotel Twin Waters Resort & Twin Waters Golf Club on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The Holden Scramble Championship Final
is a 54-hole event with a 36-hole qualifying stage. Leading Tournament Professionals will join the top half of the field after 36
holes for the final round.
Since it started in 1992, well over 900,000 club golfers have participated in the Holden Scramble and over 8,500 local events
have been held across Australia. Over the 25 year history of the Holden Scramble, it has proven to be Australia's most
successful amateur golf event continuing to attract over 37,000 players annually. It has become Holden's longest running sport
sponsorships outside Motorsport. The Holden Scramble also provides every player with a $550 Cashback (incl GST) off any new
Holden purchased. This is another unique element to the event, and another reason why player get value on and off the golf
course.
The Holden Scramble continues to grow, internationally, with the top team from the Championship Final progressing to play in
an international friendly competition against the China Golf Association.
The Holden Scramble is sponsored by Holden (major sponsor), with a number of support sponsors including Callaway Golf South
Pacific Ltd, Sunshine Coast Council, Sunshine Coast Destination, Golf Australia Magazine, Mojo Wines, Kumho Tyre Coca-Cola
Amatil, Delta Air Lines and the Novotel Twin Waters Resort & Twin Waters Golf Club. It is managed by the Professional Golfers’
Association of Australia.
For further information contact:
Holden XXXX (Holden Dealer contact name) (Holden Dealer Phone Number)
XXXX Golf Club (PGA Professional’s Name) (PGA Professional’s Phone Number)
PGA Events Division - Ph: (03) 8320 1999, [email protected] or visit www.holdenscramble.com.au
section five page 20
section four
EVENT ENTRY
AND FEES
4.1 Introduction
The timely and accurate provision of forms and fees is crucial to allow the PGA to honour its contractual obligation to GM
Holden Ltd and to help qualifying teams progress from the Local Event to the Regional and Championship Finals.
Holden Scramble Entry Forms and Fees are used by the PGA to administer and promote the event at all three levels:
Local Event
$39.50 (including GST) per amateur participant. This is a National Entry Fee.
Regional Final
$100.00 (including GST) per amateur participant (PGA Professionals do not pay a Regional Final entry fee - 4 x $100 = $400)
Championship Final $330.00 (including GST) per participant - (PGA Professional and amateur players all pay Championship Final fee - 5 x $330 = $1650)
It is a PGA of Australia and Holden Scramble requirement that all Holden Scramble Local Event, Regional Final and Championship
Final entry forms be completed in full with name, email, street address, postcode, telephone, club the player is a member of, and
current handicap details for all players.
A copy of a Local Event and Regional Final entry form are provided at the end of this section and in the front section of the manual.
Multiple copies of entry forms will be provided to all participating clubs. For additional forms please contact the PGA Events Division.
If your event is adopting online entries, these processes will be completed through the tournament management system.
4.2 Local Event Entry Process and Fees
Pre Event
The $39.50 entry fee per participant is divided up as follows;
•
$28.00 (including GST) per participant is to be returned to the PGA for each player that competes in a Local Event.
•
$11.50 (including GST) per participant to be retained by the Holden Scramble Coordinator/ Host Club.
The PGA suggest that, particularly for larger field sizes part of the retainer is used to supplement the prize pack provided.
Please note: the PGA will absorb any bank fees associated with the online payment via the Holden Scramble system of the $39.50 National Entry Fee. If your club is choosing to charge an additional green fee on top of the National Entry Fee, please be aware a bank fee of 2.6% will be charged against this green fee (only).
Online Entries & Tournament Management System
Should the club decide to charge a green fee, that fee would be additional to the Holden Scramble Local Event entry fee.
Advise all players of any club green fee surcharge.
Holden Scramble amateur teams can enter your Holden Scramble event via the ‘Local Events’ tab on the Holden Scramble website www.holdenscramble.com.au Participants will enter as a team and all they require is 4x player names, 4x Golf Link numbers, 4x email addresses and one credit card for payment – It’s that easy!
In addition to amateurs registering their teams online, PGA Professionals and Holden Scramble Coordinators will have full access to the new online Tournament Management System, enabling you to keep track of team entries, create draws and process scores quickly and efficiently. To gain access to your event’s customised portal, the PGA Events Division will email through relevant login details that will allow you to access your event’s portal and manage all administrative requirements.
In addition to the 2016 HS Promotional Pack, PGA Professionals and HS Coordinators will also receive a manual detailing everything you need to know about our new online processes.
To find out more information about the new online entry and tournament management system or to take a visual tour and
see how various functions work, please visit our informative web tutorials page
http://www.holdenscramble.com.au/?p=642
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Post Event
All Local Event entry forms, or online entries must be FULLY completed, signed by the Holden Scramble Coordinator
and be accompanied by a Local Event Reconciliation Form. It is the responsibility of the Holden Scramble Coordinator to
return the following to the PGA Events Division within 14 days after the Local Event (please use the return addressed
envelope provided in your promotional pack to do this):
•The original (white) copies of the Local Event entry forms which must be completed in full including the actual mailing addresses and email address of all participating amateur players. The yellow copies should be retained for your
records;
•Local Event fees of $28.00 (including GST) per official paying participant via cheque, direct bank transfer/deposit or
credit card (Pre-populated event reconciliation forms will be sent via email post event);
• Reimbursement for any Callaway Golf Cap not used or return remaining stock to PGA events division.
• Social Guest Team entry form(s) are located at the back of this section. A maximum of two (2) entry forms may
only be returned unless otherwise approved by the PGA.
•
Reimbursement for any unused prize packs or make arrangements to return unused packs to the PGA Events Division.
Packs must be returned in original condition.
• The PGA will provide you a pre-filled reconciliation form post event.
Important note: If the above requirements are not met within the 14 day timeframe the qualifying team(s) may
NOT BE ELIGIBLE to participate in the Regional Finals.
4.3 Regional Final Entry Forms and Fees
All Regional Final entry forms must be FULLY completed (names, email, shirt sizes, handicap details), signed by the Holden
Scramble Coordinator. Once you have reported your final participation numbers, the PGA Events Team will provide you with a
Regional Final Reconciliation Form. It is the responsibility of the Holden Scramble Coordinator to return the following to the PGA
Events Division within 14 days after the Local Event (please use the return addressed envelope provided in your promotional
pack to do this):
• The original (white) copies of the Regional Final entry forms. These forms must be completed in full including the
actual mailing addresses of all participating amateur players. The blue copies should be retained for your records.
Note: Teams qualifying for Regional Finals MUST nominate on this entry form, a scorer to attend the Regional Final with
them. This is a condition of entry for the Regional Final.
• Accurate shirt sizes are required for all qualifying amateur players and the club professional - no exchanges will be arranged.
• All entry fees for the Regional Final teams ($100.00 per player - Four Amateur Players = $400.00 including GST). Professionals must provide the team(s) fees within the 14 days using one of the following payment options:
Immediate - cheque, direct bank transfer/deposit or credit card details
Delayed - provide credit card details with an authority for the PGA to deduct the total fees from this credit card on
1st September.
Note: If the credit card authorisation is declined the team is subject to disqualification.
Important note: If the above requirements are not met within the 14 day timeframe the qualifying team(s) may
NOT BE ELIGIBLE to participate in the Regional Finals. All events failing to be fully reconciled before Regional Finals will
not be eligible to compete.
4.4 Championship Final Entry Form and Fees
Immediately after the Regional Final the PGA Professional, and winning team participants, must complete the Championship Final
entry form and arrange for the $AUD330.00 per participant entry fee (including the PGA Professional) to be sent to the PGA of
Australia.
The Holden Scramble Championship Final is approved for payment of expenses under Rule 4-2g/GA/6/2016.
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4.5 Holden Scramble Callaway Cap & Prize Pack Order Form
PLEASE RETURN TO THE PGA EVENTS DIVISION 4 WEEKS
PRIOR TO YOUR LOCAL EVENT
Fax: (03) 9783 0000
Email: [email protected]
(please include all details outlined below if providing information by email)
Please fill out completely & clearly
A. Club/Course: _______________________________________________
B. Delivery Address:____________________________________________
(Street Address only, No PO Boxes)
Please ensure sufficient quantities are
ordered as additional tee gifts will NOT
be available at short notice. The cost of
postage/freight of additional orders will be borne
____________________________________________________________
C. Date of Local Event: __________________________________________
by the club.
D. Number of players anticipated:_________________________________
Conditions:
Any excess Tee Gifts left over after the Local Event
may be purchased, or returned to the PGA Events
Division.
CALLAWAY
PRIZE PACK
(Each club receives 4 of each prize)
Callaway Prize Pack
Callaway Duffle Bag
Callaway Cooler Bag
ADDITIONAL PRIZES
AUTHORISATION
Name: ___________________________________________________
Position: _____________________________________
Club/Course: _____________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________________________
I hereby authorise for the delivery of the above quantity of Tee Gifts and accept full responsibility for the conditions as outlined
by the PGA Events Division.
Signature: ________________________________________________
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Date: _____________________________________________________________
4.6 Local Event Results Fax Back Form
To: Fax Number:
PGA Events Division
(03) 9783 0000
From: _________________________________________________________ Golf Club
Date: ___________________________________________________________________
Please fill in the form below and return to the PGA Events Division
The information below will be posted on
www.holdenscramble.com.au
1st Qualifying Team (if applicable)
Player Name 1:
Player Name 2:
Player Name 3:
Player Name 4:
Handicaps & Scores
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Team Daily Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
Gross Score:
Net Score:
2nd Qualifying Team (if applicable)
Player Name 1:
Player Name 2:
Player Name 3:
Player Name 4:
Handicaps & Scores
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Team Daily Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
Gross Score:
Net Score:
3rd Qualifying Team (if applicable)
Player Name 1:
Player Name 2:
Player Name 3:
Player Name 4:
Handicaps & Scores
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Team Daily Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
Gross Score:
Net Score:
4th Qualifying Team (if applicable)
Player Name 1:
Player Name 2:
Player Name 3:
Player Name 4:
Handicaps & Scores
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Daily Handicap:
Team Daily Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
GA Handicap:
Gross Score:
Net Score:
Do you have an interesting story from your local event? Email it to [email protected] to have it considered for the PGA website, Holden Scramble Facebook or as a story for the PGA magazine.
Sponsor
Holden Dealer: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Host Professional
Name: _______________________________________ Signature:_________________________________ Date: ___ /___/2015
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4.7 Online Entry - Participants
Teams can enter online through
the website by clicking on the
'Enter Here' button.
Once the team captain has entered
their details in, they will then be
directed to this page where they
can enter the details of remaining
players.
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4.8 Online Entry - HS Coordinators
PGA Professionals and HS Coordinators will have the ability to enter participants through the back end of
the system. For a more detailed outline of the system, please see the Online Entries Manual on the Holden
Scramble website.
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4.9 Local Event Entry Form
Local Event Entry Form
Entry Fee $39.50 per person (GST inclusive). [Note: some clubs may charge an additional green fee]
In order for you club/course to be eligible for a Regional Final, each local event team must
complete this form in full and return it to the PGA Professional or Coordinator hosting the event.
These completed forms must be accompanied by entry fees.
PLEASE PRINT – FORM TO BE COMPLETED IN FULL OR ENTRY WILL BE REJECTED.
YOU MUST USE YOUR OFFICIAL GA HANDICAP ON THE DAY OF THE LOCAL EVENT TO DETERMINE YOUR DAILY HANDICAP.
AMATEUR NO.1 (Print full details)
Golf link No.
Name
Male
Female
Mailing Address
Suburb
Postcode
State
Phone (
)
Email
Current GA Handicap
Club/Course
AMATEUR NO.2 (Print full details)
Golf link No.
Name
Male
Female
Mailing Address
Suburb
Postcode
State
Phone (
)
Email
Current GA Handicap
Club/Course
AMATEUR NO.3 (Print full details)
Golf link No.
Name
Male
Female
Mailing Address
Suburb
Postcode
State
Phone (
)
Email
Current GA Handicap
Club/Course
AMATEUR NO.4 (Print full details)
Golf link No.
Name
Male
Female
Mailing Address
Suburb
Postcode
State
Phone (
)
Email
Current GA Handicap
Club/Course
TEAM AGGREGATE GA HANDICAP
Conditions of Competition (Please read carefully)
=
1. A maximum of two single figure handicap (9.9 or less) players based on individual’s GA Handicap are allowed in each team at the Local/District Event.
2. The maximum GA Handicap is 36.4 for males and 45.4 for females. The maximum Daily Handicap is 36 for males and 45 for females
3. Team’s aggregate GA Handicap must be at least 32.0, while the maximum aggregate must not exceed 112.0. Women’s only Holden Scramble maximum aggregate GA Handicap
must not exceed 132.0.
4. On the day of the Local event, team members’ GA Handicaps are adjusted as per the Slope Rating of the Local Event course to determine your Daily Handicap. The aggregate Daily
Handicaps of the team are then divided by 8 and subtracted from the team’s score for the Ambrose 18 hole event, to determine the Net Score.
You must use your Official GA Handicap on the day of the Local Event to determine your Daily Handicap as per the Slope Rating of the tees being played from.Social handicaps are NOT PERMITTED
Falsification of an individual player’s handicap will lead to automatic team disqualification.
5. Once a player has qualified for a Regional Final he/she is no longer eligible to compete for prizes or Regional qualification at another Local Event.
6. It is each players’ responsibility to make themselves aware of all Rules, Policies & Eligibility for the Holden Scramble, including rules, policies of the R&A and Golf
Australia. Details are available on the Holden Scramble website www.holdenscramble.com.au
7. By completing this form and inserting personal information relating to you and/or others:
(a) you warrant you have permission to provide PGA with that personal information and that you have read this form and advised any other relevant person of all of the terms of this
form; and
(b) you and other relevant persons consent to the collection, use and disclosure of the personal information, including to GM Holden and its dealers, in accordance with PGA’s privacy
policy available at www.pga.org.au/privacy and GM Holden’s privacy policy available at www.holden.com.au/privacypolicy.
Please ensure all details are filled in correctly for your entry to be valid and to receive
your special offers from Holden, support sponsors and the PGA of Australia.
(Note: mailing address c/- Golf Club is not acceptable)
PGA PROFESSIONAL TO COMPLETE (Certification of Handicaps)
I have sighted proper documentation and verify the above stated handicaps are valid and current.
Club/Course
Host PGA Professional
Signature:
The Host PGA Professionals and their respective clubs or courses have sole responsibility for organising and conducting Holden Scramble events at respective sites.
The PGA Professionals and their clubs or courses are not agents of the PGA of Australia nor the Holden Scramble for any purpose.
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4.10 Regional Final Entry Form
Regional Final Entry Form
Entry Fee $100.00 per Amateur Player (GST inclusive)
Return Regional Final Entry Form to the PGA Events Division within 14 days of your local event
along with each team’s entry fee or Credit Card details for immediate/delayed payment.
Club Representing:
1 Amateur Name
Golf link No.
Amateur Home Course:
Phone (
)
Email:
Original players GA Handicap at Local Event (Required):
Shirt size preference:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
If substitute player, current handicap
XXXL
2 Amateur Name
Golf link No.
Amateur Home Course:
Phone (
)
Email:
Original players GA Handicap at Local Event (Required):
Shirt size preference:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
If substitute player, current handicap
XXXL
3 Amateur Name
Golf link No.
Amateur Home Course:
Phone (
)
Email:
Original players GA Handicap at Local Event (Required):
Shirt size preference:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
If substitute player, current handicap
XXXL
4 Amateur Name
Golf link No.
Amateur Home Course:
Phone (
)
Email:
Original players GA Handicap at Local Event (Required):
Shirt size preference:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
If substitute player, current handicap
XXXL
5 PGA Professional Name
Phone (
Club/Course
)
Will your team require an Adopted Professional? Yes / No
Note: Tournament Professionals are ineligible to participate in Regional Finals. PGA Professionals with a PGA Tour Order of Merit ranking between 1 and 100 inclusive (from the
final 2015 OOM or as at 1st September of the current year) irrespective of whether they are full vocational PGA Members or not, are not permitted to participate in the Regional
Finals. Refer to Operations Manual for full professional eligibility.
6 Non-Playing Scorer’s Name
Phone (
)
Scorer to be confirmed at a later date:
Note: Recruitment of a Non-Playing Scorer is a condition of entry of the Regional Finals. Non-Playing Scorers do not pay a Regional Final entry fee and will receive a tee gift on
the day of the Regional Final. Failure to supply a scorer will result in a half stroke penalty to the teams Daily Handicap.
ACCURATE SHIRT SIZES ARE REQUIRED. NO EXCHANGE GIVEN.
Please return the completed Regional Final Entry Form to the PGA Events Division accompanied by the completed Regional Final Reconciliation Form for
your qualifying team(s). Please note: Regional Final Entry Forms will only be accepted if they are accompanied by the completed Regional Reconciliation
Form.
Conditions of Competition (Please read carefully - this is only a selection of Regional Final Conditions of Competition. All qualifiers should visit www.holdenscramble.com.au for the full
Conditions of Competition, as well as further explanations and regulations regarding the Holden Scramble Regional Finals):
1. All players competing in the Regional Finals must have completed a minimum of five (5) legitimate eligible single, handicapped competition rounds during 2016 prior to the 1st of
October 2016. A two (2) stroke penalty penalty will be applied to the team score on the first hole of the score card for every person who has not met the requirements. Handicap checks will
be carried out at all levels of the event.
2. The current GA Handicap of a substituting amateur must be equal to, greater than or up to a maximum of two (2.0) strokes less than the approved GA Handicap (the handicap that was in
effect when the team played at the Local Event) of the original team member. If the original team member’s GA Handicap is lower than the Substitute’s, the original player’s handicap will be
applied for the Regional/State Final.
3. It is the responsibility of the player to ensure that they play off the correct GA Handicap and corresponding Daily Handicap on the day of play.
4. All Regional Final qualifying teams are expected to provide a non-playing scorer to the Regional Final event. Failure to bring a non-playing scorer to the Regional Final will result in a 1/2
(0.5) shot penalty to the team’s Daily Handicap.
5. No refunds are available to Regional/State Final competitors who opt to withdraw from the event within seven (7) days of the Regional/State Final commencing.
Prepared by:
Name
Club/Position Title
Club/Course
Phone
WHITE COPY – TO PGA EVENTS
section four page 29
BLUE COPY – HOST PROFESSIONAL
4.11 Womens State Final Entry Form
Women’s State Final Entry Form
Entry Fee $100.00 per Amateur Player (GST inclusive)
Return State Final Entry Form to the PGA Events Division within 14 days of your local event along
with each team’s entry fee or Credit Card details for immediate/delayed payment.
Club Representing:
1 Amateur Name
Golf link No.
Amateur Home Course:
Phone (
)
Email:
Original players GA Handicap at Local Event (Required):
Shirt size preference:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
If substitute player, current handicap
XXXL
2 Amateur Name
Golf link No.
Amateur Home Course:
Phone (
)
Email:
Original players GA Handicap at Local Event (Required):
Shirt size preference:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
If substitute player, current handicap
XXXL
3 Amateur Name
Golf link No.
Amateur Home Course:
Phone (
)
Email:
Original players GA Handicap at Local Event (Required):
Shirt size preference:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
If substitute player, current handicap
XXXL
4 Amateur Name
Golf link No.
Amateur Home Course:
Phone (
)
Email:
Original players GA Handicap at Local Event (Required):
Shirt size preference:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
If substitute player, current handicap
XXXL
5 PGA Professional Name
Phone (
Club/Course
)
Will your team require an Adopted Professional? Yes / No
Note: Tournament Professionals are ineligible to participate in Regional Finals. PGA Professionals with a PGA Tour Order of Merit ranking between 1 and 100 inclusive (from the
final 2015 OOM or as at 1st September of the current year) irrespective of whether they are full vocational PGA Members or not, are not permitted to participate in the Regional
Finals. Refer to Operations Manual for full professional eligibility.
6 Non-Playing Scorer’s Name
Phone (
)
Scorer to be confirmed at a later date:
Note: Recruitment of a Non-Playing Scorer is a condition of entry of the State Finals. Non-Playing Scorers do not pay a State Final entry fee and will receive a tee gift on
the day of the State Final. Failure to supply a scorer will result in a half stroke penalty to the teams Daily Handicap.
ACCURATE SHIRT SIZES ARE REQUIRED. NO EXCHANGE GIVEN.
Please return the completed State Final Entry Form to the PGA Events Division accompanied by the completed State Final Reconciliation Form for
your qualifying team(s). Please note: State Final Entry Forms will only be accepted if they are accompanied by the completed Regional Reconciliation
Form.
Conditions of Competition (Please read carefully - this is only a selection of State Final Conditions of Competition. All qualifiers should visit www.holdenscramble.com.au for the full
Conditions of Competition, as well as further explanations and regulations regarding the Holden Scramble State Finals):
1. All players competing in the Regional Finals must have completed a minimum of five (5) legitimate eligible single, handicapped competition rounds during 2016 prior to the 1st of
October 2016. A two (2) stroke reduction of the teams Daily Handicap will be applied per person who has not met the requirements. Handicap checks will be carried out at all levels of the
event.
2. The current GA Handicap of a substituting amateur must be equal to, greater than or up to a maximum of two (2.0) strokes less than the approved GA Handicap (the handicap that was in
effect when the team played at the Local Event) of the original team member. If the original team member’s GA Handicap is lower than the Substitute’s, the original player’s handicap will be
applied for the Regional/State Final.
3. It is the responsibility of the player to ensure that they play off the correct GA Handicap and corresponding Daily Handicap on the day of play.
4. All Regional Final qualifying teams are expected to provide a non-playing scorer to the Regional Final event. Failure to bring a non-playing scorer to the Regional Final will result in a 1/2
(0.5) shot penalty to the team’s Daily Handicap.
5. No refunds are available to Regional/State Final competitors who opt to withdraw from the event within seven (7) days of the Regional/State Final commencing.
Prepared by:
Name
Club/Position Title
Club/Course
Phone
WHITE COPY – TO PGA EVENTS
BLUE COPY – HOST PROFESSIONAL
section four page 30
4.12 Local Event Social Guest Team Entry Form
SOCIAL GUEST TEAMS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM IN FULL. A
MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) ENTRY FORMS ONLY ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE PGA
EVENTS DIVISION.
THIS FORM IS NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN
REGIONAL FINAL QUALIFYING CALCULATIONS.
SOCIAL GUEST No.1
(Print full details)
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
Name
Mailing address
Suburb
Postcode
State
Phone
( )
SOCIAL GUEST No.2
(Print full details)
Name
Mailing address
Suburb
Postcode
State
Phone
( )
SOCIAL GUEST No.3
(Print full details)
Name
Mailing address
Suburb
Postcode
State
Phone
( )
SOCIAL GUEST No.4
(Print full details)
Name
Mailing address
Suburb
Postcode
State
Phone
( )
Note: A maximum of 2 Social Guest Teams (8 players) can be submitted for receipt of the $550 (incl GST) Cashback.
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section five
ROLE OF THE HOLDEN DEALER
5.1 Holden Sponsorship
GM Holden Ltd has been the major sponsor since the event commenced in 1992. The success of a Holden Scramble Local Event
relies on how well the Holden Dealer, the Holden Scramble Coordinator and any support sponsors work together.
There are substantial opportunities and benefits for the Holden Dealer to be involved in a Local Event. At a Local Event Holden
Dealers are encouraged to;
• Provide tee gifts and/or refreshments for participants;
• Provide prizes for the day;
• Display vehicle(s) and signage in the clubhouse surrounds and/or on the course (subject to club agreement);
• Invite up to eight (8) guests players to play socialy in the event who are all eligible for the $550 (incl. GST) Cashback offer;
• Explore other promotional opportunities (eg offer additional promotions such as discount services or test
drives to build a relationship with players);
• Participate in the presentation and present Holden Scramle prizes
• Promote their involvement in the Holden Scramble to their clients and the community using the media
(refer to sample media release at the back of this section).
• Provide participant database for post event marketing
5.2 Holden Dealer and the Holden Scramble Local Event
1.
Contact your Local Holden Scramble Coordinator
Contact your local Holden Scramble Coordinator to discuss your involvement in the event and opportunities for
promotional activities.
T he greater the commitment to an event by way of providing tee gifts/prizes/refreshments and attendance, the greater the
exposure for your Dealership and potential returns by way of vehicle sales, services and spare part purchases. An amount
of $7-$10 per player is suggested to make your sponsorship worthwhile. Naturally, you can exceed or negotiate this level
and you are encouraged to explore all promotional opportunities. NOTE: If you are displaying vehicles at a Local Event the PGA Professional should offer advice as to the appropriate location for the display. It is your staff’s responsibility to drive and position
the vehicles.
2. Maximise your Involvement
To maximise your involvement the PGA recommends that you follow the checklist below.
6 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
• Meet with the Holden Scramble Coordinator to discuss event promotion and organisation
• Discuss expected participant numbers with the professional for tee gift order and consider providing prizes
for NTP and/or Straight Drive contests.
• Display windscreen hangers and Holden Scramble promotional material in your Dealership.
• Give the coordinator your Dealership stickers to place on posters at the club for improved exposure.
• Discuss with the HS Coordinator the insertion of an article in the club's newsletter to promote the Holden Scramble
and your Dealership to participants.
•Ask potential or current customers whether they or an immediate family member are golfers and offer a social
position in your event (up to 8 social guests per event)
• Issue invitations to last year's participants.
• Issue invitations to your guests.
• Fax tee gift order to the PGA Events Division on (03) 9783 0000, via the merchandise catalogue.
• Supply Dealership letterhead to the club professional for information flyers. The professional can use the letterhead
to develop information for participants. This can be attached to all scorecards to promote the Holden Scramble and
the Dealership in the lead up to the event.
•Check with the HS Coordinator that the club has approved the set up of a vehicle and signage display for the day of
the Holden Scramble Local Event.
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2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
• Discuss with the coordinator, a media release and a photograph of the sponsors and the coordinator to
distribute to the local media.
• Check to see if the tee gift order has arrived from the PGA Events Division and ask the HS Coordinator
about expected participant numbers.
• Invite local media to participate and cover your Holden Scramble.
1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
•
A
dvise the coordinator of the number of guests you will be inviting and whether these guests have current
Golf Australia handicaps. Guest teams can either be social (without a handicap) or competitive (with a team
handicap). The social guest players would not be official entrants (i.e. they do not pay an entry fee and are not able
to qualify to play in a Holden Scramble Regional Final), however they will receive the $550 (incl. GST) Cashback
offer from GM Holden Ltd. Social Guest Teams complete the Social Guest Teams Entry Form. Teams competing on
an official basis must pay an entry fee which can be paid for by either the Holden Dealer or the team members
themselves. These players complete the normal Local Event Entry Form.
• Clarify with the coordinator whether the club intends to charge a club green fee for your guests. If Social Guests
(those not paying an entry fee) receive the Callaway golf cap the cost of these caps need to be covered - discuss with
your PGA Professional.
• Check the golf club’s dress code.
• Arrange a photographer to capture highlights for use in the club and GM Holden Ltd newsletters.
• Arrange the provision of refreshments for participants with the club caterer.
DAY BEFORE YOUR LOCAL EVENT
• Deliver vehicles to the club for vehicle display.
• Deliver signage and point of sale material to the coordinator.
• Deliver tee gift packs to the coordinator.
• Dress presentation area in the clubhouse with promotional and point of sale materials.
• Contact local media.
• Organise with the HS Coordinator for a golf cart to be available for you to use on the course during the event.
•Discuss with the coordinator the best way to distribute the GM Holden Ltd $550 (incl. GST) Cashback offer on
the day.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR LOCAL EVENT
•
•
•
•
•
AFTER YOUR LOCAL EVENT
• Distribute Holden Scramble summary, results and photographs to the local press and media.
• Send a thank you message to all participants and include another copy of the $550 (incl. GST) Cashback offer and
additional promotional offers to encourage participants to visit your Dealership (eg offer all participants a discount
on services or spare parts).
• Send a congratulations letter to the Regional Finalists.
• Consider "on sponsoring" teams to the Regional Final (eg. shirts, entry fees, transport etc)
• Receive from the PGA Events Division a list of participants who played in your Holden Scramble Local Event.
Holden's mailing house will send a thank you letter plus a GM Holden Ltd Golf promotional offer to all participants
approximately 6 months after the event to remind participants of the offer. By this time, participants should have
received the offer twice already, once on the day of the event and a second time through your personalised message
• Other promotional and sponsorship opportunities available for you to stay in contact with the club
and its members are as follows:
• scorecards;
• club utility;
• medal competitions;
• golf cart fleet;
• signage;
• in the club's newsletter/calendar
Hand out tee gift packs at registration.
Drive around in a golf cart to meet and greet participants.
Provide participants with refreshments as you drive around the course.
Ensure a photographer captures highlights for publicity opportunities.
Participate in the presentation of prizes.
• Fax back the Holden Dealer Fax Back Form to the PGA Events Division on (03) 9783 0000.
section five page 34
5.3 Course Set Up and Displays
Each golf course is unique and set up of vehicle displays and signage may vary. Ideally you will want to use as much signage and
as many vehicles on display as the club will allow. Flags, bunting and tee signage will all add to the atmosphere on the day and
enhance your reputation within the club. Please consult the PGA Events Division or the Holden State office for any assistance and
guidance in achieving the best results.
5.4 Customer Follow Up
GM Holden Ltd Golf Promotional Offer
GM Holden Ltd will offer a $550 (incl. GST) Cashback promotion to all Holden Golf program participants (including Holden Scramble
competitors and any members of their immediate family) on the purchase of a new Holden, if they order and take delivery of the
vehicle between 1 March of the current season and 28 February of the following year. Cashback claims for vehicles purchased
between these dates will be accepted up until 30 June (of the following year) and are payable to the registered owner.
Holden Scramble participants can take advantage of this exclusive offer on the purchase of all vehicle models in the Holden and HSV range.
This offer does not apply to demonstrator vehicles or any Holden vehicle purchased as part of a fleet transaction or a factory
purchase.
Only one claim may be applied to the purchase of one eligible new Holden vehicle under this program. Cumulative claims are
invalid on any single new Holden purchase. Multiple claims can be made on multiple purchases, however the participant must have
played in corresponding number of events.
Participants in the Holden Scramble (and any member of their immediate family as outlined in the Cashback Terms and Conditions)
may purchase a new Holden either before or after their involvement. The official promotional offer letter and $550 (incl. GST)
Cashback form provided to the participant on the day of the local event and verified against the participants Local Event Entry
Form.
The Cashback offer does not apply to Dealer Principals or their employees who play in the Holden Scramble.
Participating golf club employees (including any member of their immediate family) with a minimum six months full time
employment, who purchase a new Holden during the above mentioned program period are also entitled to claim the $550 (incl.
GST) Cashback promotional offer. Application forms are available from participating club secretary/managers
5.5 Merchandise Program
The PGA produces a great range of Holden Scramble branded merchandise for Holden Dealers to buy for tee gifts, prizes or even
for your staff.
A new catalogue will be sent to every Holden Dealer each year and orders are placed through the PGA Events Division. Please
allow at least four weeks prior to your event to order tee gifts.
5.6 GM Holden Ltd Policy on Holden Dealer's Primary Marketing Area
The primary objective of GM Holden Ltd's involvement in the Holden Scramble is to encourage Holden Dealer-to-Golf Club based
sponsorship arrangements and, ultimately, to have ALL Holden Scramble events supported by a Holden Dealer within the local region.
To this end, GM Holden Ltd will support all Dealers in their efforts to assist any golf club to make their event a Holden-supported one.
The following is GM Holden Ltd's policy on Dealer support of local Golf Clubs conducting Holden Scramble Local Events:
1. A Holden Dealer is encouraged to support the Holden Scramble event at a local golf club which is located within that
Dealership’s PMA (Primary Marketing Area);
2. In the event that the local (closest) Holden Dealer elects not to sponsor the golf club's event, the club is within its
rights under the sponsorship terms, to secure the involvement of an alternative Holden Dealer for the event;
3.If a Holden Dealer elects not to sponsor a Holden Scramble at the local golf club, that Dealer forfeits the right to object
to an alternative Holden Dealer offering support for the event, or to an alternative Holden Dealer being approached by
a gold club HS Coordinator for assistance.
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5.7 Holden Dealer Fax Back Form
TO BE COMPLETED BY SPONSORING HOLDEN DEALER.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE PGA IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING YOUR SPONSORED EVENT
To: PGA Events Division
Phone Number: (03) 8320 1999
Fax Number: (03) 9783 0000
Email: [email protected]
Holden Dealer Name:
Dealer Code: 000
Key Holden Scramble Contact Name:
Contact Position:
Email:
Phone Number:
Club/s Sponsored (Date/s):
Did the You (Holden Dealer) Provide Signage on the day of the event: YES / NO
If YES, what type of signage did you provide:
Did you provide a car display for the event day: YES / NO
If YES, how many cars did you provide:
Did you provide additional Tee Gifts and/or Prizes for the event: YES / NO
If YES, what additional Tee Gifts and/or Prizes did you provide:
Did you contribute towards the Food and Beverage component of the event: YES / NO
If YES, what did you provide: (ie. BBQ, Post Round Drinks etc)
Did you provide an offer for particpants through the Sponsor Voucher Booklet: YES / NO
If YES, what was the offer:
Did you attend the event on the day: YES / NO
If YES, in what capacity (host presentations, played in the day etc)
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section six
WOMEN'S
HOLDEN SCRAMBLE
6.1 Event Concept
The Women’s Holden Scramble is a separate section of the Holden Scramble. It was introduced with the aim of increasing the
number of women in the Holden Scramble and expanding the number of events open to women golfers.
The Women’s Holden Scramble is conducted at various stages, starting at the local (or district) level and progressing to the State
Final and then through to the Championship Final. It is open to all women who hold a official Golf Australia handicap.
The following event format, rules and policies should be read in conjunction with section 7 of this Operations Manual.
6.2 Stage One – Local Events
Local (or District) Level
A Local or District Event is conducted at golf club level. Participants form teams of four (4) eligible female amateur players.
The team’s composition must conform to the Women’s Holden Scramble Handicap Rules as follows:
i. A maximum of two single figure handicap (9.9 or less) players based on individuals GA Handicap are allowed in each team at the Local/District Event
ii. Individual team members’ maximum GA Handicap is 45.4
iii.The four team members aggregate GA Handicap must total at least 32.0 and not exceed 132.0
iv. On the day of the Local/District Event, team member's GA Handicaps are adjusted as per the Slope Rating of the tees being played from to determine their Daily Handicap. The aggregate Daily Handicap of the team is then divided by
8 to determine the team's Daily Handicap for the Local Event
The Local Event is played under an innovative Holden Scramble elimination team ambrose format.
• All team members tee off each hole
• Team chooses the shot they are going to use
• The golfer whose shot is taken is eliminated from participating in the next shot
• A player is only eliminated for the one shot following his/her selected shot
• This process continues up until the ball is on the green
• All four players are able to putt from the selected position until the ball is holed.
• All four players tee off the next hole and the elimination process begins again
• The eliminated player cannot take a practice shot or putt during the time they are eliminated
• For Example:
• Sally, Stacey, Natalie & Jane tee off the first hole, Sally's drive is selected as the best shot
• Sally is eliminated for the next shot and only Stacey, Natalie and Jane take the second shot
• Jane's second shot is selected as the best shot out of Stacey, Natalie's & Jane's second shot
• Jane is eliminated for the next shot and Sally, Stacey & Natalie take the third shot
• Stacey's next shot lands on the green
• Sally, Stacey, Natalie & Jane can all putt until someone sinks the putt
• Sally, Stacey, Natalie & Jane tee off the second hole and the elimination process starts again
There are three types of local events:
1. Open Event
a. The Local event is open to any female golfer with an official Golf Australia Handicap
b. The host club does not require a club member to play in each team
2. Member Event
a. Only club members are entitled to compete and qualify for the State Final
3. Invitational Event
a. A minimum of one club member plays in each team
b. A club member is appointed the official scorer
c. Members of another club may participate by virtue of an invitation from a club member
NOTE: A club may opt to run an event on behalf of the district, which is advantageous for smaller clubs to ensure the minimum
number of participants is reached to qualify a team to the State Final. In this case, the winning team will represent the Host Club
at the State Final (regardless of where they are members at).
6.3 Stage Two – State Finals
Teams that qualify at the Local Event will be joined by their club PGA Professional or an “Adopted” Professional to make
a team of five (5) at the State Final.
Rules, Conditions of Competition & Eligibility regarding State Final qualification are outlined in Section 2.3 of this Operations Manual –
Holden Scramble Regional Finals.
The number of State Finals will be determined by the PGA.
State Final's will be played at a metropolitan venue (unless enough events within a state to qualify more than one final)
A club may send more than one team to a Women's State Final, based on the number of local event participants if it meets the
following requirements:
• A minimum of 36 participants to send one team;
• A minimum of 108 participants to send two teams;
• A minimum of 160 participants to send three teams; and
• A minimum of 212 participants to send four teams.
Women’s Interstate Sectional Final
Where a State does not have enough teams at the State Final to qualify a team directly to the Championship Final (as
determined by the PGA), the State Winners will compete with other similar States at an Interstate Sectional Final.
The winning team from the Interstate Sectional Final will then represent their State and Club at the Championship Final.
6.4 Stage Three – Championship Final
The Women’s Holden Scramble Championship Final will be held in conjunction with the Holden Scramble Championship Final.
Women’s teams will compete in their own section at the Championship Final. Women PGA Tour Professionals and / or Women
Holden Young Lion PGA Professionals may play with the teams on the final day.
The Holden Scramble Championship Final is approved for payment of expenses under Rule 4-2g/GA/6/2016
6.5 Sponsors
The Women’s Holden Scramble is a separate section of the Holden Scramble. The Event sponsors are the same as the general
Holden Scramble: GM Holden Ltd is the major sponsor and has been involved in the Holden Scramble since 1992. All marketing
opportunities and suggestions relating to the sponsors can be found in the relevant section of this Operations Manual.
section six page 39
6.6 Benefits
A) Callaway Participation Gift - Golf Cap for Every Player
Every player in a Women's Holden Scramble Local Event receives a Callaway Golf Cap for their $39.50 entry fee. This offer
is only guaranteed to clubs that register a Local Event Date with the PGA before the advertised cut off date. (See Section
3.2 for further details).
B) Callaway Local Event Prize Packs
Callaway prize packs for local womens events are provided to all clubs hosting an event this season.
The Callaway prize pack provided includes:
• 1st Prize: Chrome Soft Balls (doz), Large Cooler Bag & Tour Towel
• 2nd Prize: Small Duffel Bag
• 3rd Prize: Mini Cooler Bag
Additional prizes will be provided to clubs with larger field sizes as outlined below:
• 108 participants: SuperSoft Balls (doz)
• 160 participants: Callaway Gift Sets (plus SuperSoft Balls (doz))
• 212+ participants: Callaway Pencil Bags (plus Callaway Gift Sets and SuperSoft Balls (doz))
Note: Prizes will be ordered at the time of the golf cap order (4 weeks prior to your event). Should you not reach expected
participant numbers you will be required to purchase or return any additional prizes ordered.
C) Holden Young Lions Coaching Clinic
The PGA and Holden are offering a free Holden Young Lion Coaching Clinic with each Women’s Holden Scramble event,
subject to availability of members of the Holden Young Lions coaching team.
The Holden Young Lion Coaching team are full vocational PGA members who conduct a range of clinics to suit the
event, and are an ideal way to maximize value for participants and the Holden Dealer sponsoring your event.
D) Women's Golf Association
The PGA Professional at each club will be the key contact responsible for the event, however once an event date is
confirmed, the PGA will work with the Lady Club Captain/President, the State Women’s Golf Association and the host
professional to develop a promotional strategy to suit the event.
6.7 Rules of Play
The Rules of play are outlined in Section 7 of this Operations Manual.
The only exception to Holden Scramble Rules relates to team aggregate GA Handicap, and has been outlined in section 6.2.
A Local Event Rules sheet should be attached to scorecards at a Women’s Holden Scramble event.
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OFFICIA L
EVENT
WOMEN'S HOLDEN SCRAMBLE LOCAL EVENT RULES SHEET
TO BE ATTACHED TO EACH SCORECARD
R&A Rules
The Royal and Ancient Rules of Golf will govern all competition with the exception of any local rules of play imposed
by the host golf course and any specific Holden Scramble tournament rules. A local rule or condition of entry may not
supersede a Holden Scramble tournament rule.
Holden Scramble Format
All team members tee off each hole. Team chooses the shot they are going to use. The golfer whose shot is taken is eliminated from participating in the next shot. A player is only eliminated for the one shot following his / her selected shot. This
process continues with one person being eliminated for each shot up until the ball is on the green with all players putting.
(i.e only three players play each shot except for the tee shot & putts). All four players tee off the next hole and the elimination process begins again. The eliminated player cannot take a practice shot or putt during the time they are eliminated.
Should a player take a shot during the time they are eliminated a two (2) stroke penalty will apply.
Three Tee Shots
Each team member’s tee shot must be used at least three (3) times per eighteen (18) hole round. A marker must record
whose tee shot was used on each hole. If this is not clearly marked on the card, the team shall be disqualified.
Selected shot
The position of the selected shot is marked. Three team members may then place their ball within one club length of
the marked position, no nearer the hole, and play from this position. If the selected shot is on the fairway, the fringe of
the green or in a hazard, bunker or rough (intermediate or regular) the ball must be placed within one (1) club length of
the selected shot, no nearer the hole, and must remain on the fairway, the fringe of the green or in the hazard, bunker or
rough (intermediate or regular). In a sand bunker, the sand may be raked prior to any ball being placed.
Player Assistance
In accordance with the Rules of Golf, players are not permitted to seek advice from spectators, and must prevent any
spectator providing advice to any team member.
On the Putting Green
Once the selected shot is on the putting green all players may putt. The position of the selected putt is marked.
Other team members may then place their ball within one putter head length of the marked position, no nearer the hole,
and putt from this position. Once the ball is holed out, no further strokes count.
Standing on an extension of line of play
Team members may stand behind one another while hitting a shot or putting.
Scorecard
The scorecard must show each team member’s GA Handicap and Daily Handicap. The scorecard is to be signed by at
least two members of the group. Signing for an incorrect score or handicap will be subject to penalties as determined by
the R&A rules of golf.
Handicap
It is a requirement of the Holden Scramble that all participants must use their current GA Handicap to determine their
Daily Handicap based on the Slope Rating of the tees being played from for the Local Event. The aggregate Daily
Handicap is divided by 8 to determine the team handicap
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OFFICIA L
EVENT
WOMEN'S HOLDEN SCRAMBLE LOCAL EVENT
ELIMINATION FORMAT INSTRUCTION SHEET
TO BE ATTACHED TO EACH SCORECARD ALONG WITH HOLDEN SCRAMBLE RULES
The event will be played as a 4 person teams Ambrose Event under the Holden Scramble Elimination Format
• All team members tee off each hole
• Team chooses the shot they are going to use
• The golfer whose shot is taken is eliminated from participating in the next shot
• A player is only eliminated for the one shot following his/her selected shot
• This process continues up until the ball is on the green with one person being eliminated for each shot up until the green (i.e. only three players play each shot except for the tee shot)
• Once the ball is on the green, all four players putt until ball is holed out
• All four players tee off the next hole and the elimination process begins again
• The eliminated player cannot take a practice shot or putt during the time they are eliminated - penalty two (2) shots
• Each team member’s tee shot must be used at least three (3) times per eighteen (18) holes
• A putt is considered a putt when the ball is on the green, all four players can putt only if the ball is on the green. If the team chooses to putt from off the green only three (3) players can play that shot.
For Example
• Sally, Stacey, Natalie & Jane tee off the first hole, Sally's drive is selected as the best shot
• Sally is eliminated for the next shot and only Stacey, Natalie and Jane take the second shot
• Jane's second shot is selected as the best shot out of Stacey, Natalie's & Jane's second shot
• Jane is eliminated for the next shot and Sally, Stacey & Natalie take the third shot
• Stacey's next shot lands on the green
• Sally, Stacey, Natalie & Jane can all putt until someone sinks the putt
• Sally, Stacey, Natalie & Jane tee off the second hole and the elimination process starts again
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section seven
RULES, CONDITIONS
OF COMPETITION AND
ELIGIBILITY
7.1Introduction
The Holden Scramble will maintain the highest levels of integrity by strict adherence to the Rules of Golf and the Holden Scramble
Rules and Conditions of Competition set in place by the PGA. These measures are taken to ensure fairness of play for all golfers and
to ensure the Holden Scramble is an enjoyable experience.
7.2 Holden Scramble Conditions of Competiton
The PGA will determine all Rules and Conditions of Competition associated with the Holden Scramble and will administer these
in conjunction with the Royal & Ancient Rules of Golf, Golf Australia Code of Conduct, specific Holden Scramble Tournament
Rules and any Local Rules applicable on the day of the event. All participants of the Holden Scramble by entering the event
agree to abide by the Rules and Conditions of Competition established and accept the PGA's jurisdiction over the Championship.
A list of the Rules and Conditions of Competition of the Holden Scramble are posted on the official Holden Scramble website at
www.holdenscramble.com.au and may be updated from time to time.
Acceptance of Rules and Conditions for entry:
It is the responsibility of each amateur to make certain they are aware of the Holden Scramble Tournament Rules and Conditions of Competition, including rules and policies of R&A and Golf Australia. The submission of a team’s entry to
participate in the Holden Scramble by way of either online or paper form indicates acceptance and acknowledgement of these conditions for every member of a team.
Results and Qualification:
Should the Holden Scramble Rules Committee become aware of a breach of the Tournament Rules or Conditions of Competition by an individual or team after a Local Event has been completed, but before the Regional Final has commenced and a penalty to the team score is to be made, this penalty must be applied and may result in a change to the provisional results posted on the day, with a different team progressing to the Regional Final.
If, after the Regional Final commences it is reported to the Holden Scramble Rules Committee that a handicapping, Rules or Condition of Competition breach occurred by a team during the Local Event that would have resulted in a team failing to qualify for the Regional Final, the team concerned will be disqualified from event.
Should the Holden Scramble Rules Committee become aware of a breach of the Tournament Rules or Conditions of Competition by an individual or team after a Regional Final has been completed but before the Championship Final has commenced and a penalty to the team score is to be made, this penalty must be applied and may result in a change to the provisional results posted on the day, with a different team progressing to the Championship Final.
If, after the Championship Final commences it is reported to the Holden Scramble Rules Committee that a handicapping, Rules or Condition of Competition breach occurred by a team during the Regional Final that would have resulted in a team failing to qualify for the Championship Final, the team concerned will be disqualified from the Championship.
1.
The PGA reserves the exclusive right to alter dates, venues and rules regarding the management and conduct of the event.
2.
On the day that the Local Event is conducted, the Head PGA Professional or Holden Scramble Coordinator at the host venue must certify each entrant's official Golf Australia handicap.
3.
All teams and individual participants must conform to the Holden Scramble Handicap Requirements. It is the player’s responsibility to ensure they are playing off the correct handicap on any day of competition. If an amateur is found to have played off an incorrect handicap, deliberately or otherwise, the team may be subject to either a score adjustment or disqualification as determined by the R&A Rules of Golf. Refer to section 7.4.
4.
The PGA of Australia reserves the right to adjust any team's or individual's handicap at Local Events, Regional Final and the Holden Scramble Championship Final based on their past performance or past scores, or on evidence forthcoming from an examination of handicap records. All teams and individual participants who have qualified for a Regional Final and/or the Championship Final must conform to these Holden Scramble Handicap Requirements. Refer to section 7.5.
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5.
An amateur player may attempt to advance to the Regional Final by playing at more than one Local Event. However, once that amateur has qualified for a Regional Final he/she is no longer eligible to compete for prizes or Regional Final qualification in any further Local Events.
Competing in any subsequent Local Event for prizes or Regional Final qualification will result in the automatic disqualification of that team, and the original qualifying team may also be subject to disqualification (at the discretion of the Holden Scramble Rules Committee). It is the responsibility of the Team to notify the coordinator of their Holden Scramble Event that their team entry is deemed social and they cannot accept any prizes or further Regional Final qualification on that day.
Please Note: The Holden Scramble and the Women's Holden Scramble are separate events and so it is permissible for
an individual to qualify for both the Holden Scramble Regional Final and the Women's Holden Scramble State Final.
6.Any Team that contested either the 2014 or 2015 Championship Final will be subject to a four (4) stroke penalty at each stage of the Holden Scramble in 2016. The penalty will be applied to the team score on the first hole of the score card. It is the responsibility of the Team to notify the coordinator of their Holden Scramble Event if a penalty is required against their score.
Note: The term Team in this Condition refers to more than one (1) of the Championship Final Team Members. Individual members from a Championship Final team from the 2014 or 2015 season who join three (3) new partners to form a new team are not subject to penalty under this Condition.
7.A Team that has won either the Championship Final or the Women’s Championship Final will not be eligible to compete in the event again as a Team.
Note: The term Team in this Condition refers to more than one (1) of the Championship Final Team Members. Individual
members from a previous Championship Final winning team who join three (3) new partners to form a new team are not subject to penalty under this Condition.
Penalty for breach of Condition: Team Disqualification.
8.
All players qualifying for the Regional Finals or the Championship Final in 2016 must have completed a minimum of five
(5) legitimate, eligible, single handicapped competition rounds during 2016 prior to the 1st of October. Handicap checks will be carried out across all levels of the event.
Penalty for breach of Condition: A two (2) stroke penalty will be applied to the team score on the first hole on the score card for every player who has not met the requirements.
9.
A handicap verification process will take place at all Regional Final & Championship Final events. Photo ID may be required to be provided by each team member to verify their Golf Australia Handicap. 10.
All teams that qualify at a host venue, regardless of how many qualifying events may be conducted at that host venue, must play in the same Regional Final. Any variation to this Condition will be at the discretion of the Holden Scramble Rules Committee. For example an exception to this may be when the club hosts a Local Event for a Golf Australia bona-
fide club or a club hosts a large number of Local Events.
11.
Teams who qualify for a Regional Final are required to play on a neutral course, other than at the venue which hosted the Local Event. Any variation to this Condition will be at the discretion of the Holden Scramble Rules Committee.
12.
All Regional Final qualifying teams must provide a non-playing scorer to the Regional Final event. 13.
Only those PGA Professionals who meet the eligibility criteria may take a team to the Regional Final. Refer to section 7.3.
14.
The PGA of Australia reserves the right to suspend teams or individuals from competing in the event pending investigation of handicapping discrepancies. An amateur who is found to misrepresent his/her handicap or who breaches a Holden Scramble Tournament Rule or Condition of Competition may be disqualified from further play.
15.
The Holden Scramble Rules Committee reserves the right to suspend those players who breach Handicap Conditions, Tournament Rules or Conditions of Competition from future tournament participation. Where necessary, amateur infractions shall be reported to the applicable State or National bodies.
Failure to provide photo ID when requested: Team Disqualification.
Penalty for breach of Condition: A half (.5) stroke reduction to the team’s Daily Handicap.
16.
If, during the current or previous Holden Scramble season, an amateur player has had their handicap assessed to a lower figure by the Holden Scramble Rules Committee and this handicap adjustment has been accepted by the player,
they will be subject to the same assessed handicap for events in the current year. However, should the player’s Golf Australia handicap be reduced to a figure lower than the assessed handicap, the revised Golf Australia handicap will be used. It is the amateur player’s responsibility to inform the coordinator of their Holden Scramble Event of this adjustment.
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17.
The PGA of Australia may, in its absolute discretion, determine whether to accept or refuse a player’s entry into the Holden Scramble at any level of the competition.
18.
If an amateur player's tournament playing privileges are suspended by a facility, he/she shall be considered ineligible until the suspension has been lifted, or until he/she has ceased to play at the facility for a period of one year, or whichever comes first. In either case, a new handicap must be established through an approved Golf Australia method.
19.
The PGA of Australia adheres to a refund policy whereby if a participant withdraws from either a Regional Final or a Championship Final within seven (7) days of the official event date, no refund will be given for loss of event related expenses. Event related expenses may include, but are not limited to registration fees and interstate travel expenses for both players and accompanying guests.
20.
If an individual wishes to make a claim or request an appeal against a ruling that has been made, such claim or request must be received in writing by the PGA no later than seven (7) days after the event or ruling of concern and must be
submitted using the appropriate claim form. This form and an outline of the claim process can be obtained by contacting the PGA Events Division on [email protected].
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7.3 PGA Professional Eligibility
The following classifications of PGA members are eligible to participate in the Holden Scramble:
• Full Vocational PGA Members who are:
• Head Professionals
• Assistant Professionals
• Teaching Professionals
• Semi Active Professionals
• Trainee Professionals and Bridging School Professional (conditions apply and subject to approval by PGA)
• Tournament Professionals (by invitation only to the Holden Scramble Championship Final)
NOTE: Tournament Professionals are ineligible to participate in Regional Finals. PGA Professionals with a PGA Tour Order
of Merit ranking between 1 and 100 inclusive (from the final 2015 OOM and/or the OOM as at 1st September of the current
year), IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THEY ARE A FULL VOCATIONAL MEMBER OR NOT, are not permitted to participate in the
Holden Scramble unless by invitation to the Holden Scramble Championship Final. The PGA also reserves the right to approve
or disapprove any other professional from participating in the Holden Scramble based on world golf rankings or other
Recognised Wordwide Professional Golf Tour Eligibility.
To join a team at the Regional Final or Holden Scramble Championship Final level the Club Professional must meet one of the
PGA Eligibility classification categories along with one of the following:
• Must be an employee (or contractor) of the Local Event site on the date of the Local Event and Regional Final.
•Must be an Invited Guest (Adopted Professional) of the Local Event site's PGA Head Professional provided that he or
she falls into one of the PGA Eligibility categories and has been approved by the PGA State Office.
• Must be an Invited Guest (Adopted Professional) of the PGA State Office.
All Professionals invited under the 'Adopt A Pro' system must be verified by the relevant PGA State Office. It is the relevant
PGA State Office responsibility to govern the eligibility of its PGA members (The PGA Holden Scramble Rules Committee will
co-operate fully should a PGA State Office make an enquiry regarding the eligibility of a PGA member).
PGA members are permitted to play in more than one Regional Final. Should the Professional win a Regional Final he/she played
as an 'Adopt A Pro' they are not automatically eligible to accompany the team to the Holden Scramble Championship Final.
This is the entitlement of the Head Professional or Servicing Professional.
First year Trainees are only permitted to play in a Regional Final accompanying their home club - not as part of the
'Adopt A Pro' system, unless approved by the PGA under extenuating circumstances. Any Trainee / Provisional / Bridging School
Member participating must have successfully completed all components of their current Trainee year as per the PGA Trainee
Rules and Regulations.
PGA Members are reminded that whilst playing in any Holden Scramble event, they are, as in other tournaments, participating
under the Member Regulations of the PGA of Australia. Professionals play off a scratch handicap.
PGA Members accompanying a team to the Regional Final and to the Holden Scramble Championship Final are the Team
Captain. It is their responsibility to adhere to all competition rules and to mark and sign the team's scorecard in accordance with
the Holden Scramble rules and the Rules of Golf.
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7.4 Handicap Requirements - Local Events
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In order to be eligible to compete in the Holden Scramble all amateur players must hold an official Golf Australia handicap. Players with a Golf Australia handicap that has been set to provisional are not eligible to participate in the Holden Scramble.
An amateurs player's approved handicap must reflect his/her potential playing ability.
All players must use their OFFICIAL GA Handicap on the day of the Local Event (not any Club Handicap).
Note: Players with a Golf Australia Handicap acquired through the RACV programs or other Golf Australia bona-fide bodies can play
in a Holden Scramble with the approval of the host club.
The maximum GA Handicap is 36.4 for males and 45.4 for females.
The maximum Daily Handicap is 36 for males and 45 for females.
The four team members' aggregate GA Handicap must total at least 32.0.
The maximum aggregate GA Handicap is 112.0. The maximum aggregate GA Handicap for the Women's Only Holden Scramble is
132.0
A maximum of two single figure handicap (9.9 or less) players based on individual’s GA Handicap are allowed in each team on the
day of the Local/District Event.
Eg 8.7 + 11.1 + 1.4 + 10.2 = 31.4 (ineligible)
13.5 + 12.7 + 8.3 + 2.4 = 36.9 (eligible)
2.3 + 11.7 +25.3 + 27.2
= 66.5 (eligible)
1.3 + 5.7 + 9.9 + 28.7 = 45.6 (ineligible, team consisting of more than two single figure handicappers)
5.6 + 28.3 + 34.8 + 43.5 female = 112.2 (ineligible mixed event, team aggregate GA Handicap must not exceed 112.0 for Mixed event and 132.0 for Women’s Only events)
To determine the net score on the day of the Local Event, team members’ GA Handicaps are adjusted as per the Slope Rating of the
tees being played from to determine their Daily Handicaps. The aggregate Daily Handicap is divided by 8 to determine the team
Daily Handicap. The resulting figure is then subtracted from the team's score for the Ambrose 18-hole event. For example:
Team aggregate Daily Handicap of 54 divided by 8 = 6.75
Team scratch score= 70
Net score = 63.25 (70 minus 6.75)
Note: Women are to use the Slope Rating from their respective tees to determine their Daily Handicap
The team's aggregate GA Handicap (not Daily handicap) established at the Local Event is the base aggregate handicap for the
Championship.
Amateur players will not be eligible to enter a Local Event until their team has submitted a Local Event Entry Form or online entry to
the host club Holden Scramble Coordinator, which displays each team members Golflink Number and Golf Australia Handicap. If any
amateur participant does not have an established handicap at the host club, he/she must produce verification of his/her current GA
Handicap or attach a copy of his/her current GA Handicap to the entry form.
Each teams scorecard must show each team member's GA Handicap and Daily Handicap. The scorecard is to be signed by at least
two members of the group. Signing for an incorrect scorecard or handicap will be subject to penalties as determined by the R&A
rules of golf. .
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7.5 Handicap Requirements Regional Finals / Championship Final
• All players competing in the current year Regional Finals must have completed a minimum of five (5) legitimate, eligible, single, handicapped competition rounds during the current year prior to the 1st of October. A two (2) stroke
penalty will be applied to the team score on the first hole on the score card for every player who has not met the requirements. Handicap checks will be carried out at all levels of the event. Two x 9 hole cards in handicaped competition rounds may constitute one competition round.
• CURRENT GA Handicaps on the day are to be used to deterime the team meamber's Daily Handicap, based on the courses Daily Slope Rating.
•Please note there will be NO upward adjustment of the Team's aggregate GA Handicap or individual GA Handicaps
established at any level of the Event.
• For example, if a team member’s GA Handicap increases between qualifying at the Local Event and playing in the Regional Final, then they must use the GA Handicap they qualified on at the Local event to determine their Daily Handicap. If a players GA Handicap decreases between Local and Regional Events, then they must use the current lower GA Handicap to determine their Daily Handicap. If a team member’s GA Handicap increases between qualifying at the Regional Final and the Championship Final, they must use the GA Handicap that they qualified at the Regional Final.
•
Should team members lose strokes from their GA Handicap then their team's aggregate Daily Handicap is to be reduced accordingly.
• Should a team have fewer than four amateur players available to play, they may still compete. Only the handicaps of those players participating will count towards the teams handicap. The aggregate team handicap is still divided by 10.
To determine the net score on the day of the Regional Final and the Championship Final, team members GA Handicaps are adjusted
as per the Slope Rating of the tees being played to determine their Daily Handicaps. The aggregate Daily Handicap is divided by 10
to determine the team Daily Handicap. The resulting figure is then subtracted from the team's score for the Ambrose 18-hole event.
For example:
Team aggregate Daily Handicap of 56 is divided by 10 = 5.6
Team scratch score = 70
Net score = 64.4 (70 minus 5.6) Note: Women are to use the Slope Rating from their respective tees to determine their Daily Handicap
Please note: a team's aggregate GA Handicap may not be increased at Regional Final/Holden Scramble Championship Final
level but it may be subject to reduction if any team member has reduced his or her GA Handicap after the Local Event. If the
teams aggregate GA Handicap drops below the minimum of 32.0 the reduced GA Handicap will apply at the Regional Final to
determine Daily Handicaps. Should three (3) team members' GA Handicap drop to better than 9.9 after qualifying at the Local
Event and progress to the Regional Final, they will play off the lowest handicap. The team's aggregate GA Handicap established
at the Local Event is the base aggregate handicap for the entire championship, unless following a Local Event a team member’s
GA Handicap is reduced. In such a case, this reduced GA Handicap will be applied to the team’s base aggregate for the Regional
Finals and/or Holden Scramble Championship Final.
• Regional Final winners will not be eligible to play in the Holden Scramble Championship Final until they have been
duly certified by the PGA Holden Scramble Rules Committee. To become duly certified, the handicap of each amateur
team member must pass an examination.
• The disqualification of either a PGA Professional or an amateur team member shall result in the disqualification of their
affiliated team.
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7.6 Regional Final Eligibility
A club may send more than one team to the Regional Final, based on the number of Local Event entries,
if it meets the following requirements.
• A minimum of 48 participants to send one team;
• A minimum of 108 participants to send two teams;
• A minimum of 160 participants to send three teams; and
• A minimum of 212 participants to send four teams.
A club can send a maximum of four (4) teams to the Regional Final for each Local Event conducted.
Important Note: no club will qualify a team for a Regional Final unless the Holden Scramble Local Event it is hosting has at
least the minimum number of 48 officially entered players who have paid the Local Event Entry Fee (Social Guest Teams not
paying an entry fee cannot be counted).
7.7 Golf Course Eligibility
A regulation eighteen-hole or nine-hole Golf facility with an official Slope Rating that engages or is serviced by a PGA member
who meets eligibility requirements is eligible to host a Local Event.
Note: in cases where a club does not engage or is not serviced by a PGA member, a Holden Scramble Coordinator can provide assistance in supporting and administering that club Holden Scramble Local Event - subject to approval by the PGA Events Division. All
clubs must initially seek the assistance of a PGA Professional prior to running an event.
7.8 Rules of Play
The Royal and Ancient Rules of Golf will govern all competition, except for local rules of play and those regarding the Holden
Scramble team format. A local rule or condition of entry may not supersede a Holden Scramble rule. See Holden Scramble Local
Event Rules Sheet at the end of this section.
Substitutions
A team member may be substituted if he/she is unable to play in the next level of competition. Prior to the next stage of competition, the decision should be made in writing and submitted to your Holden Scramble Coordinator as to whether the substitute
will accompany the team to the next stage of the Holden Scramble should they be succesful, or whether the original member at
Local Event level returns to the team for the next level of competition. If written notification is not submitted prior to the next
stage it will be the right of the Substitute player to proceed to the next stage of Competition.
The current GA Handicap of a substituting amateur must be equal to, greater than or up to a maximum of two (2.0) strokes
less than the approved GA Handicap (the handicap that was in effect when the team played at the Local Event) of the original
team member. For example, if the original team member had a GA Handicap of 12.3 for the Local Event and the substitute's
GA Handicap is 15.7, then the substitute player will use a GA Handicap of 12.3 at the Regional Final to determine their Daily
Handicap. If the original player had a GA Handicap of 12.1, and the substitute is off 11.2, then the substitute will use a GA
Handicap of 11.2 to determine their Daily Handicap for the Regional Final.
Only two (2) substitutions will be allowed for the duration of the tournament (Note: these two substitutions cannot occur at the same
stage of the tournament e.g. the substitution of a Local Event player for a Regional Final and a further substitution following a Regional
Final team’s qualification for the Holden Scramble Championship Final is acceptable - the substitution of two Local Event players for a
Regional Final is not permitted). More than two substitutions over the duration of the tournament will not be allowed, as the team
will no longer have the identity of the team that played at the Local Event. If a team is unable to participate within this rule the next
placed team from the previous level will advance in their place. The lowest team GA Handicap from the local or regional level will
always apply when substitutes are involved.
Females can be substituted by a male (and vice versa) providing that all GA Handicap requirements are met.
At its discretion, the PGA Holden Scramble Rules Committee reserves the right to disallow a substitution of a team member
when it is apparent that the substitution is being made to improve the team's chances of winning and/or not to replace a team
member who is unable to play in the next level of competition.
A PGA Professional may be substituted by his/her assistant or by a PGA State Office approved PGA Professional.
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Women Participants
Women amateurs and women PGA Professionals are to tee off from the ladies tees. The maximum Daily Handicap for women is
45. See separate section regarding Women’s Only events maximum team handicap.
Scoring
A team's score is calculated after an eighteen (18) hole round has been completed. An exception to this may be applied during
weather affected Regional Finals.
Tie Breakers
The method for determining tie-breakers at both Local Events and Regional Finals is as follows:
• Count Back - The winner is determined by count back taking the lowest net score for the last nine holes (holes 10 to 18).
If tied teams have the same score for the last nine holes, then the winner will be determined on the basis of the lowest net score
for the last six holes, then the last three holes and then hole by hole from the eighteenth hole. Using this method deduct one
half, one third, one-sixth etc. of the team handicap when determining net results.
• Sudden Death - (Holden Scramble Championship Final) - In the case of a tie at the Holden Scramble Championship Final a
(gross) sudden death play-off would be used to determine the winner whilst time permits.
The time allowed for a result and the sequence of holes to be played will be announced by the match committee at the time of
commencement of the play-off.
If, at the completion of the allotted time, no result has been achieved, the winning team will be decided by using the count back
system applicable (prescribed above) and applied to the final round of the Holden Scramble Championship Final. If a tie still
exists the count back will be applied to the second round and finally the first round to determine the winner.
Special Rules
If a team is disqualified for a rules violation, no entry fees will be refunded.
If a team cannot participate in the next level of play, their entry fee will be refunded providing the PGA Events Office is given 7
days notice prior to the event.
If under extreme circumstances, a PGA Professional is unable to participate at the Regional Final, he/she may be replaced by any
PGA Professional in good standing within that state with the permission of the PGA State Office.
A team is not eligible to compete for prizes or Regional Final qualification at the local event with only 3 players as the team has
not met the requirements to enter the Holden Scramble.
A team may play with one team member missing at the Regional Final and/or the Holden Scramble Championship Final. The
three tee shot rule will be limited to the remaining team members and the team's aggregate Daily Handicap will also remain
divisible by 10. If a team member should join during the play, the three tee shot rule would apply to the holes remaining. An
absent partner may join the team between holes, but not during play of the hole. Should a team play the entire round with less
than four amateur team members, normal handicapping rules will apply in regards to the Regional and/or Championship Final.
No allowance or concession is provided in this regard.
The PGA Holden Scramble Rules Committee reserves the right to suspend from current or future participation, any PGA professional who misrepresents the handicap of any of his/her club's members or who knowingly violates any tournament rule.
A PGA Professional who misrepresents a handicap or who knowingly violates a tournament rule may be reported to his/her
respective PGA State Office and to PGA of Australia National Office where he/she may be held in violation of the PGA Code of Ethics.
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OFFICIAL
EVENT
HOLDEN SCRAMBLE LOCAL EVENT RULES SHEET
TO BE ATTACHED TO EACH SCORECARD
R&A Rules
The Royal and Ancient Rules of Golf will govern all competition with the exception of any local rules of play imposed
by the host golf course and any specific Holden Scramble tournament rules. A local rule or condition of entry may not
supersede a Holden Scramble tournament rule.
Holden Scramble Format
All team members tee off each hole. Team chooses the shot they are going to use. The golfer whose shot is taken is eliminated from participating in the next shot. A player is only eliminated for the one shot following his / her selected shot. This
process continues with one person being eliminated for each shot up until the ball is on the green with all players putting.
(i.e only three players play each shot except for the tee shot & putts). All four players tee off the next hole and the elimination process begins again. The eliminated player cannot take a practice shot or putt during the time they are eliminated.
Should a player take a shot during the time they are eliminated a two (2) stroke penalty will apply.
Three Tee Shots
Each team member’s tee shot must be used at least three (3) times per eighteen (18) hole round. A marker must record
whose tee shot was used on each hole. If this is not clearly marked on the card, the team shall be disqualified.
Selected shot
The position of the selected shot is marked. Three team members may then place their ball within one club length of
the marked position, no nearer the hole, and play from this position. If the selected shot is on the fairway, the fringe of
the green or in a hazard, bunker or rough (intermediate or regular) the ball must be placed within one (1) club length of
the selected shot, no nearer the hole, and must remain on the fairway, the fringe of the green or in the hazard, bunker or
rough (intermediate or regular). In a sand bunker, the sand may be raked prior to any ball being placed.
Player Assistance
In accordance with the Rules of Golf, players are not permitted to seek advice from spectators, and must prevent any
spectator providing advice to any team member.
On the Putting Green
Once the selected shot is on the putting green all players may putt. The position of the selected putt is marked.
Other team members may then place their ball within one putter head length of the marked position, no nearer the hole,
and putt from this position. Once the ball is holed out, no further strokes count.
Standing on an extension of line of play
Team members may stand behind one another while hitting a shot or putting.
Scorecard
Each teams scorecard must show each team member's GA Handicap and Daily Handicap. The scorecard is to be signed
by at least two members of the group. Signing for an incorrect scorecard or handicap will be subject to penalties as
determined by the R&A rules of golf. .
Handicap
It is a requirement of the Holden Scramble that all participants must use their current GA Handicap to determine their
Daily Handicap based on the Slope Rating of the tees being played from for the Local Event. Women are to use the Slope
rating from their respective tees to determine their Daily Handicap. The aggregate Daily Handicap is divided by 8 to
determine the team handicap
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OFFICIA L
EVENT
HOLDEN SCRAMBLE LOCAL EVENT
ELIMINATION FORMAT INSTRUCTION SHEET
TO BE ATTACHED TO EACH SCORECARD ALONG WITH HOLDEN SCRAMBLE RULES
The event will be played as a four (4) person teams Ambrose Event
under the Holden Scramble elimination format.
• All team members tee off each hole
• Team chooses the shot they are going to use
• The golfer whose shot is taken is eliminated from participating in the next shot
• A player is only eliminated for the one shot following his/her selected shot
• This process continues up until the ball is on the green out with one person being eliminated for each shot (i.e. only three players play each shot except for the tee shot)
• Once the ball is on the green, all four players putt until ball is holed out
• All four players tee off the next hole and the elimination process begins again
• The eliminated player cannot take a practice shot or putt during the time they are eliminated - penalty two (2) shots
• Each team member’s tee shot must be used at least three (3) times per eighteen (18) holes
• A putt is considered a putt when the ball is on the green, all four players can putt only if the ball is on the green. If the team chooses to putt from off the green only three (3) players can play that shot.
For Example
• John, Phil, Natalie & Katherine tee off the first hole, John's drive is selected as the best shot
• John is eliminated for the next shot and only Phil, Natalie & Katherine take the second shot
• Phil's second shot is selected as the best shot out of Phil's, Natalie's & Katherine's second shot
• Phil is eliminated for the next shot and only John, Natalie & Katherine take the third shot
• Natalie's third shot is selected as the best shot out of John, Natalie's & Katherine's and it lands on the green
• John, Phil, Natalie & Katherine can then all putt until the ball is holed out
• John, Phil, Natalie & Katherine all tee off the second hole & the elimination process starts again
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section eight
ATTACHMENTS
8.1 PGA Promotional Programs
The following PGA promotional programs are linked to the Holden Scramble.
1. Holden Golf Promotional Offer
GM Holden Ltd will offer a $550 (incl. GST) Cashback promotion to all Holden Golf program participants (including Holden Scramble
competitors and any members of their immediate family) on the purchase of a new Holden, if they order and take delivery of the
vehicle between 1 March of the current season and 28 February of the following year. Cashback claims for vehicles purchased
between these dates will be accepted up until 30 June (of the following year) and are payable to the registered owner.
Holden Golf program participants can take advantage of this exclusive offer on the purchase of all vehicle models in the Holden and
HSV range.
This offer does not apply to demonstrator vehicles or any Holden vehicle purchased as part of a fleet transaction or a factory
purchase.
All Holden Golf program participants (including Holden Scramble competitors and any member of their immediate family) can
purchase a new Holden either before or after the golfing event, to be eligible for he offer. On the day of the local event, each
participant will receive a voucher for the $550 Cashback Offer. The official promotional offer letter and $550 (incl. GST) Cashback
application form will be mailed to the participant 4-6 weeks following the local event. The Cashback application forms are also
available via the Holden Scramble Website (www.holdenscramble.com..au) The Cashback offer does not apply to Dealer Principals or
their employees who play in the Holden scramble.
Participating golf club employees with a minimum six months full time employment, who purchase a new Holden during the
above mentioned program period are also entitled to claim the $550 (incl. GST) Cashback promotional offer. Application forms are
available from participating club secretary/managers.
2. Holden National Fleet Discount for PGA Members
All full PGA Members are entitled to the Holden National Fleet Discount on any new car purchase they make. This offer has been
made to PGA Members by GM Holden Ltd in recognition of their support of the Holden Scramble since 1992. The vehicle must
be purchased in the name of the PGA Member and you should quote the Holden National Fleet Discount number to the Dealer
when purchasing your new Holden. The number is 318150. Contact the PGA State Office or National Office for any further information on this offer.
3. Sponsor Offers
Holden Scramble sposnors supply offers to all Local Event participants. You will recieve a voucher booklet for each player with
details of these sposnor offers..
4. PGA Websites
The PGA Website (www.pga.org.au) has its own Holden Scramble section (www.holdenscramble.com.au). In it you can find a
database to search events by state and by month, rules and policies, promotions, event history and everything you or your members need to know about playing in Australasia's largest pro-am team's golf event.
The PGA Events Division can also be contacted at [email protected] for further information.
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8.2 FAQ’s about the Holden Scramble
Q What handicap do I use for the Holden Scramble?
A All players must use their CURRENT GA Handicap on the day of the Local Event (not any Club Handicap). Players must use their current GA Handicap to determine their Daily Handicap based on the Slope Rating of the tee being played from at the Local Event.
Note: Women are to use the Slope Rating for their respective tees to determine their Daily Handicap
Q How is my Team’s Daily Handicap calculated?
A
Team members’ GA Handicaps are adjusted as per the Slope Rating of the tees being played from at the Local Event to determine their Daily Handicaps. The aggregate Daily Handicap is divided by 8 to determine the teams Daily Handicap.
Q. Do all four players hit the second shot under the elimination format?
A. The player whose drive that lands on the fairway is selected off the tee does not hit the second shot under the elimination format. Should the player’s drive land on the green off the tee, then all four players are able to attempt the putt on
the green.
Q. Can all four players putt on each hole?
A. Yes, the first team member will try to sink the putt, if they miss then the second team member will try to sink the same
putt. This process continues till all four players have had an attempt at the putt or until one of the team members sinks
the putt. If all members have attempted the putt and missed then the team marks the closet putt to the hole and the
process starts again. Once the putt is holed, all four team members tee off the next hole and the elimination process
starts again.
Q. Can we form a team of all low handicap players?
A. No, your team is limited to having only two players who have a single figure handicap (9.9 or less) at the Local Event.
Q. What determines the number of teams we can send to a Regional Final?
A. It depends upon how many players you have entered into your Local Event.
A minimum of 48 players qualifies one team.
A maximum of 4 teams from each Local Event may win through to a Regional Final. Each qualifying team must be accompanied by one of the Club's affiliated PGA Professionals or an eligible PGA member.
Q
If we substitute a player at the Regional Final, what should his/her handicap be?
A The current GA Handicap of a substituting amateur must be equal to, greater than or up to a maximum of two (2.0) strokes less than the approved GA Handicap (the handicap that was in effect when the team played at the Local or Regional Event) of the original team member. For example, if the original team member had a GA Handicap of 12.3 for the Local Event and the substitute's GA Handicap is 15.7, then the substitute player will use a GA Handicap of 12.3 at the Regional Final to determine their Daily Handicap. If the original player had a GA Handicap of 12.1, and the substitute off 11.2, then the substitute will use a GA handicap of 11.2 to determine their Daily Handicap for the Regional Final.
Q. Is the three tee shot rule still in effect at the Regional & Championship Finals?
A. Y
es. Each team member's tee shot must be used at least three (3) times per eighteen (18) hole round. You do not have
to determine these shots prior to commencement of play, but be aware that should you complete the round without all
players having hit three selected tee shots, your team will be disqualified.
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8.3 Past Championship Final Winners
2015 Numurkah Golf Club (VIC)
Sponsored by: Unsponsored
Club Professional Anthony Sanders
Tour Professional
Anthony Summers
Amateurs
Andrew Nicholls, Nathan Hickey, Colin McMinn, Paul Fry
Venue
Novtel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (24 teams)
2014
Palm Meadows Golf Club (QLD)
Sponsored by Unsponsored
Club Professional Matthew Kiernan
Tour Professional Clint Rice
Amateurs Matthew Kilborn, Steve Morgan, Stephen Hogg, Andrew Brown
Venue Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (24 teams)
2013
Binningup Golf Club (WA)
Sponsored by Bunbury Holden
Club Professional Jason Shine
Tour Professional Jason Norris
Amateurs Robert Miguel, Jaysen Miguel, Brad Miguel, Riley Miguel
Venue Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (24 teams)
2012
Glenden Golf Club (QLD)
Sponsored by Unsponsored
Club Professional Daniel Stevenson
Tour Professional Ashley Hall
Amateurs Brad Fewtrell, Brett Clive, Troy Fraser, James Vardanega
Venue Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (25 teams)
152.3
2011
Robina Woods Golf Course (QLD)
Sponsored by Unsponsored
Club Professional Corey Taylor
Tour Professional Peter O’Malley
Amateurs Nathan Baker, Matthew Pease, Adrian Robert, Blake Johnson
Venue Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (25 teams)
156.1
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
Riverlakes Golf Club (QLD)
Sponsored by Motorama Holden (Springwood)
Club Professional Steve McCann
Tour Professional Andrew Tschudin
Amateurs
Matthew Pease, Adrian Robert, Mark Dowley, Brett Baker
Venue Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (24 teams)
78.4*
Coonamble Golf Club (NSW)
Sponsored by Moody's Motors
Club Professional Craig Mears
Tour Professional Ashley Hall
Amateurs Wade White, Mark Hoath, Joseph Goldsmith, Virginia Taylor
Venue Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (24 teams)
158.9
103.8* *Weather
affected event played 36 holes
104.8* *Weather
affected event played 36 holes
* Rain affected
event - played
over 27 holes
162.6
Riverside Golf Club (TAS)
169.625
Sponsored by
Motors Launceston
Club Professional Peter Freeland
Tour Professional
Andre Stolz
Amatuers
Brian Walker, Geoff Campbell, Bryan Seen Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (30 teams)
Taupo Golf Club (NZ)
161.125
Sponsored by
Ebbett Holden Taupo
Club Professional James Morgan
Tour Professional
Kurt Barnes
Amatuers
Lawrie Chandler, Roslyn Skinner, David MacDonald Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (31 teams)
Gold Coast Country Club (QLD)
154.625
Sponsored by
Unsponsored
Club Professional Peter Shaw
Tour Professional
David McKenzie
Amatuers
Brent Kearney, Kelvin Loh, Kerrie Kearney Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (31 teams)
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2005
2004
Port Kembla Golf Club (NSW)
Sponsored by
Dwyers City Holden
Club Professional Richard Jumrukovski
Tour Professional
Cameron Percy
Amatuers
Martin Perry, Brett Tarrant, Gaye Tarrant
Venue:
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (32 teams)
155.4
Bourke Golf Club (NSW)
Sponsored by
Golden West Holden
Club Professional
Craig Mears
Tour Professional
Wade Ormsby
Amatuers
Dwayne Willoughby, Tonia Halliday, Brett Hopley
Venue:
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (33 teams)
160
2003
2002
2001 2000
1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
Alice Springs Golf Club (NT/SA)
Sponsored by
Peter Kittle Motors
Club Professional
Darryl Jeffries
Tour Professional
Cameron Percy
Amatuers
Leigh Shacklady, Yvonne Clissold, Amy McCreary
Venue:
Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD (31 Teams)
160
Ashgrove Golf Club (QLD)
Sponsored by
Unsponsored
Club Professional
Gareth Small
Tour Professional
Scott Hend
Amatuers
Justin Hogg, Kristy Hogg, Gerard Van Harren
Venue:
Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD (32 Teams)
158.4
Bonville International Golf and Country Club (NSW)
Sponsored by
Geoff King Holden
Club Professional
Brad Daymond
Tour Professional
Andre Stolz
Amateurs
Andrew McGuinness, Robert Smith, Matt Gosling Trevor Gosling
Venue:
Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD (28 teams)
160.4
Gainsborough Greens Golf Club (QLD) Sponsored by
Unsponsored
Club Professional
Anthony Musgrave
Tour Professional
Stuart Bouvier
Amateurs
Mark Donaldson, Luke Donaldson, Shane Donaldson, Bev Greenland
Venue:
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (30 teams)
158.0
Camden Lakeside Golf Club (NSW)
Sponsored by Paul Wakeling Holden
Club Professional Darius Gear
Tour Professional
Stephen Scahill
Amateurs
Frank Spiteri, Darren Eather, Ron Parker, Geoff Lowe
Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (30 teams)
150.3
Camden Lakeside Golf Club (NSW) Sponsored by
Paul Wakeling Holden
Club Professional
Chris Travers
Tour Professional
Scott Laycock
Amateurs
Frank Spiteri, Darren Eather, Ron Parker, Geoff Lowe
Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (31 teams)
148.7
Headland Golf Club (QLD) Sponsored by
Unsponsored
Club Professional
John Victorsen
Tour Professional
Wayne Grady
Amateurs
Kim Roker, Peter Wouters, Glenda Huxley, Valda Dreghorn
Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (32 teams)
154.1
Gisborne Golf Club (VIC) Sponsored by
Mollison Motors
Club Professional
James Wright
Tour Professional
David Bransdon
Amateurs
Jeanette Dunstan, Phil Clough, Michael Bower, Greg Caines
Venue:
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (32 teams)
156.1
Emerald Country Club (VIC) Sponsored by Neilson Holde
Club Professional
Mark McIntrye
Tour Professional
Rob Whitlock
Amateurs
David Chalk, Craig Maurel, Peter Morison, Steve Leslie
Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (32 teams)
157.4
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1994
Wirrina Cove Resort (SA) Sponsored by
City Holden
Club Professional
Chris West
Tour Professional
Anthony Painter
Amateurs
Rick Pittard, Mick Miller, Peter Jackson, Andy Hunter
Venue:
The Pines Course, Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast QLD (30 teams)
159.6
1993
Coolangatta-Tweed Heads (QLD) Sponsored by Tweed Motors
Club Professional
Dale Walsh
Tour Professional
Michael Harwood
Amateurs
Peter Denley, Adam Sambrook, Justin Woodcock, Jon Sieben
Venue:
The Pines Course, Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast QLD (30 teams)
1992
Bonville International Golf and Country Club (NSW) Sponsored by Geoff King Holden
Club Professional
Brad Daymond
Tour Professional
Peter Senior
Amateurs
Deane Crockett, Paul Amos, Paul Horan, John Hiscox
Venue:
Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD (19 teams)
155.9
155.8
8.4 Past Championship Final Women's Winners
2015
Griffith Golf Club (NSW) 165.7
Sponsored by
Leo Franco Holden
Club Professional
Wayne Rostron
Tour Professional
Mark Brown
Amateurs
Lauren Marshall, Melinda Bonetti, Kandice Marin, Lona Rostron
Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (6 teams)
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Katanning Golf Club (WA)
Sponsored by
Edwards Holden
Club Professional Tristan McCallum
Tour Professional
Rachel Hetherington
Amateurs
Lynley Keley, Christine Aitken, Alyssa French, Kylie Aggiss
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (6 teams)
Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club (VIC)
Sponsored by
Unsponsored
Club Professional Carl Smedley
Tour Professional
Tamara Johns
Amateurs
Stephanie Robinson, Violetta Jakielaszech, Fiona Watson, Dianne Hills
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (4 teams)
Deniliquin Golf Club (NSW)
Sponsored by
Burchfields Holden
Club Professional Rodney Booth
Tour Professional
Nicole Picken
Amateurs
Felicity Booth, Alysha Booth, Tracey Clouston, Julie Daniels
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (4 teams)
Cromer Golf Club (NSW)
Sponsored by
Col Crawford Holden
Club Professional Nicholas Robb
Tour Professional
Nicole Picken
Amatuers
Adele Brimmer, Beverley Fagan, Yvonne Burns, Katrina Brown
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (4 teams)
Mosman Park Golf Club (WA)
Sponsored by
Melville Holden
Club Professional Tony Howell
Tour Professional
Carlie Butler
Amateurs
Anne Pennock, Sue Rich, Yolande Caruso, Jennifer Keddy
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast (4 teams)
163.8
108.4*
* Weather
affected event
played over
36 holes
169.5
161
83.1*
* Rain affected
event - played
over 27 holes
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2009
2008
North Ryde Golf Club (NSW)
Sponsored by
Hunter Holden Ryde
Club Professional Grant Binns
Tour Professional
Nicole Picken
Amatuers
Joanne McCamley, Gaye Ledingham, Jan Lanning, Joanne Usher
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (4 teams)
North Ryde Golf Club (NSW)
Sponsored by
Hunter Holden Ryde
Club Professional Grant Binns
Tour Professional
Crystal Fanning
Amatuers
Joanne McCamley, Gaye Ledingham, Judith Robson
Venue Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (4 teams)
166.875
2007
2006
2005
Keperra Country Club (QLD) Sponsored by
Eagers Holden Windsor
Club Professional Jason Oberleuter
Tour Professional
Robyn Sottile
Amatuers
Sue Marshall, Jan Chapman, Jacqueline Hohns
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (4 teams)
177.125
Tanunda Pines Golf Club (SA)
Sponsored by
Hage Holden
Club Professional Peter Ormsby
Tour Professional
Crystal Fanning
Amatuers
Kerry Morrison, Kate Blackwell, Roz Newstead
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (4 teams)
161.875
Toowoomba Golf Club (QLD)
Sponsored by
Toowoomba Holden
Club Professional
Johnathan Zirkler
Tour Professional
Nicole James Amatuers
Mary Klease, Trudy Torstonson, Sue Coutts
Venue
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD (2 teams)
165.6
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162.8