SOUTH WEST BETTERBALL REGIONAL FINAL
31 Oct 2013 Bristol & Clifton Golf Club Results

COMPETITOR INFORMATION



Tee Times: Click the Entries button above.

Rules: The Rules of Golf as laid down by the R&A will apply along with any relevant Local Rules.

Registration: The registration desk will be set up in the clubhouse.

Tees: Play will be from the white or medal tees for men depending on the weather conditions on the day and from the red tees for ladies.

Handicap: Maximum Men ? 24 Ladies ? 30
You will be required to provide up to date proof of your current handicap on the day. Please note it will not be acceptable to ask us to check your handicap on the internet.

Format: The scoring format will be Better-Ball Stableford with ? handicap allowance. In line with EWGA Regulations ladies will receive additional shots being the difference between the mens SSS and the ladies SSS. These additional shots will be added to handicap before calculating ?. The Mens Pars will apply and strokes MUST be taken in accordance with the Men?s Stroke Index.

Catering: Coffee and bacon rolls will be available on arrival and a two course lunch will be served following your round.

Dress code: There is no need to change into a jacket & tie after play. The presentation will take place within a few minutes of the last match finishing. Normal dress regulations will apply on the course.

Card playoff: In the case of tied scores places will be decided on a card playoff and any team losing out will be invited to an additional event and have another chance to qualify.

GPS & Lasers: The use of GPS and laser rangefinding equipment which ONLY measures distance is permitted. Under the R&A Rules of Golf the use of smart phones and other devices which provide additional information such as wind speed/direction and distance taking into account gradient is in breach of the Rules of Golf.

Caddies: Caddies may be used but any catering will be at their own expense.

Buggies: The use of buggies is NOT permitted at the Regional Finals except on medical grounds and a valid, up to date medical certificate must be provided on the day.

Grand Final: The Grand Final will be played at the superb Vale do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort, Algarve, Portugal between Saturday 4th and Thursday 9th January 2014. The prize will include: return flights from the UK; hire car shared between two; five nights accommodation in the luxury apartments at Vale do Lobo; five rounds of golf including - a practice round on Saturday 4th if your flight time permits, two rounds on the spectacular Ocean Course and two rounds on the magnificent Royal Course; Welcome Drinks and Presentation Dinner; some great prizes for the winners and a lot of fun for everyone.

Contact at Regional Final: David Hughes - 07956 178008  Bryan Bull ? 07980 597285