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Terms & Conditions

 

THE EVENTS

The Classic Golf Events tournaments – including both the Sunshine Coast Classic and the Mornington Peninsula Classic – will be played over 72 holes of Stableford play on the designated dates as listed on the official event website. The entire field will contest all four rounds, with winners determined by the highest aggregate Stableford score. Daily prizes will be awarded based on daily adjusted handicaps.

EVENT COMMITTEE

Each tournament shall be under the management and control of a Championship Committee – the composition of which will be determined by the host clubs. The Committee reserves the right to:

(a) fix and/or alter starting times;

(b) in the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, shorten the contest or reschedule to another day/venue;

(c) vary any conditions should they deem it advisable;

(d) reject any entry without assigning any reason.

The decision of the Championship Committee is final in all matters. In the absence of a full committee, any decision made by available members will be considered a decision of the full Committee.

ENTRIES

The Sunshine Coast Classic and Mornington Peninsula Classic are open to all male and female amateur golfers with a current, registered Golf Handicap.

  • Each field is limited to 120 players. Early entry is strongly recommended to avoid missing out.

  • The prescribed entry fee must be paid in full at the time of registration.

  • Entries without a valid GolfLink number must be endorsed by an official from the player’s home club.

  • All nominations are accepted at face value. Any false or misleading information may render a player ineligible.

  • Refund/Cancellation Policy: Entry fees are fully refundable up to 60 days before the event or in the event of Government restrictions preventing the tournament from proceeding.

PUBLICITY

Classic Golf Events may publish references to players and use images taken during tournament play and practice in any form of media, including print and online channels. Entry into the tournament constitutes consent to such use.

PRIVACY

Classic Golf Events may retain personal details (name, contact info, handicap) for future event communication purposes. Entrants may request removal from this database by contacting: info@classicgolfevents.com.au

DRESS REGULATIONS

All competitors must adhere to the dress standards of each host golf club. Players not meeting dress codes may not be permitted to participate on that day.

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Practice rounds may be offered at participating courses on designated days. Prior bookings are essential and must be made directly with the club.

RULES

The tournament will be governed by the Rules of Golf as adopted by the R&A, in conjunction with Local Rules approved by the Committee.

COURSE MARKERS

No player shall place or cause to be placed any artificial marker or device on the course during practice or competition to indicate distances. Breach of this condition will result in disqualification.

DRAW AND STARTING TIMES

A draw will be published for each day’s play. Players must start at their designated time and in the correct order.

  • Rule 6-3a applies.

  • A two-stroke penalty at the first hole will apply if a player arrives within 5 minutes of their assigned starting time.

  • For Round 4, an automatic draw will be conducted based on aggregate scores from the first three rounds.

BALL

All players must use a ball listed on the current R&A and/or USGA Approved Lists.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

MOTORISED VEHICLES

Cart fees are included in the nomination fee. Use of motorised carts is permitted unless otherwise advised by the host course.

GPS / RANGEFINDERS

Distance measuring devices are permitted in accordance with the Rules of Golf.

MOBILE PHONES

Use of mobile phones by players or caddies during play is not permitted, except in emergencies or as specified in the Local Rules.

PACE OF PLAY

Rule 6-7 (Undue Delay / Slow Play) will be strictly enforced. A Pace of Play schedule and penalty guide will be provided to all competitors prior to Round 1.

TIES

In the event of a tie, winners will be decided using the Australian Count-Back System.

PROTESTS

Any protest must be submitted in writing to the Championship Committee within 10 minutes of the completion of the day’s round.

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES

Trophies will be awarded following the final round at each event. The presentation ceremony will take place at a designated host venue and is subject to Committee discretion.