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| Caddies & Cart Transportation |
Players may use cart transportation during play. Cart fee for both days has been included in the entry fee and is applicable whether the player takes a cart or not. If player is unable to play on 2nd day because of illness or other emergency, that day’s cart fee will be refunded. If play is cancelled for either day, cart fee for that day will be refunded. Golf Carts are to be used by players and caddies only; any other person riding in the cart may be asked to leave the golf course at once. |
| Dress Code & Golf Shoe Policy |
Proper dress code of host club for all stages of the competition will be observed. Host clubs’ policies may prohibit the use of certain golf shoe spikes. In such cases, it will be a condition of the competition that such spikes will not be permitted for use at such clubs. The penalty for breach of this condition will be disqualification. The NHGA assumes no liability to players for this condition of the competition. By submitting this entry form and subsequently playing in the competition, players agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless NHGA and its respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, and losses, including without limitations reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and expenses of litigation, arising out of any negligent act or mission of the indemnifying party in connection with the tournament. Pictures of players may be displayed on the NHGA web-site; those players not wishing their picture to be used should notify the NHGA office at the time of application. |
| Eligibility |
Entries are open to male members of member NHGA Clubs who are legal residents of New Hampshire. Applicants must be 55 years of age by August 26, 2008. An eligible non-resident can play in NHGA Championships if he has been a member in good standing of an NHGA member club for the last three complete golf seasons and has played a minimum of 25 rounds of golf at this club in each of the three seasons. A letter signed by the president of the member club must accompany his first entry, stating that the player complies with NHGA eligibility requirements. Entries are subject to approval or rejection at any time by the NHGA. Entrants must have an up-to-date NHGA/USGA GHIN Handicap Index. Entries close August 18th or when a field of 72 is reached.
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| Entry Procedures |
Entrants shall apply online or by print out an entry form and mailing it to the NHGA office with the entry fee. Entry fee is $110 (includes cart fee both days; see below) and shall be paid by every player. Entry forms received after the first 72 players or after August 18th will be held by the NHGA office in the event of withdrawals. The late entry forms will be entered into the field on a first-come first-served basis. Replacements will be taken at tournament site based on the order that the late entries were received. In order to maintain their waiting list position, replacement players must be at the tournament site prior to first starting time, otherwise they will be placed at the end of the waiting list. Players will be notified of their replacement status prior to the tournament. No other replacements will be taken at the site. Entries by telephone, telegraph, e-mail, or fax will not be accepted. |
| Format |
Competition will be held at Country Club of New Hampshire August 26 and 27, 2008. Tournament is 36 holes stroke play, gross, in four age divisions: 55-62, 63-69, 70-74, 75 and up. All divisions will play from same tees. Any tie for overall first will be played off at sudden death stroke play on a hole or holes to be determined by the Committee, after regular play has finished. LODGING AND FOOD ARE AVAILABLE; players must make their own arrangements. |
| No Show Policy |
Any player who no shows for stroke play without notifying the NHGA prior to their starting time will be subject to the following penalty. THE NHGA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD THE ENTRY FORM FOR ANY OR ALL NHGA EVENTS FOR ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE INFRACTION. Anyone who wishes to withdraw during the championship MUST notify the Committee. IF A PLAYER NO SHOWS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE ON FOLLOWING DAYS, HE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTY DESCRIBED PREVIOUSLY. This policy will be strictly enforced. |
| Prizes |
Champion: Low gross score overall in the gross division categories will receive championship bowl and merchandise credit in the pro shop. Gross division prizes will be given in each age bracket in the form of merchandise credit in the pro shop. |
| Refund Policy |
Entry fee, less $10.00 service charge, will be refunded regardless of reason if the NHGA is notified by phone (603-569-3471) prior to close of entries. After the close of entries, fees will only be refunded if a replacement is available. In the event of injury or illness after the close of entries, refund will require written confirmation and will still be subject to a $10.00 service charge. No refunds will be made after the tournament date for any reason. |
| Rules of Competition |
Play will be governed by the 2008-2009 Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and by any Rules Addendums handed out at the respective site. Questions will be settled by the tournament director in charge of the competition as assigned by the NHGA and the tournament director’s decision shall be final. Consuming alcoholic beverages on course during play will result in disqualification. Possession of alcoholic beverages, cell phones and/or pagers on the course by player or caddy may result in disqualification. Competition shall be deemed to have closed when the championship trophy is presented.
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| Starting Times |
The player shall start at the time laid down by the Committee. Rule 6-3 will be in effect with regards to starting times. Starting times will be posted on our web-site at www.nhgolf.com. Players are responsible for knowing their starting times and being present and ready to play at the time laid down by the Committee. |
