CONDITIONS

1. The championship will comprise of 72 holes stroke play. Each competitor will play 18 holes on Thursday 22nd August 2024 followed by 18 holes on Friday 23rd August 2024. The leading forty competitors and those tying for fortieth place will play 36 holes on Saturday 24th August 2024 all at SHIRLEY GOLF CLUB.
2. All players must be member of a golf club affiliated to a recognised Golfing Union
3. All UK players must hold a WHS handicap index of 6.4 or less. Non-UK players must hold a WHS handicap index of 6.4 or less operated by a recognised Overseas Golfing Union, Federation or Association.
4. The number of competitors will be limited to 120. In the event of applications exceeding this number, entry for the higher handicap competitors shall be decided by ballot. Unsuccessful entries will be added to a list of reserves. If the level of entries falls below 120 then the Committee reserve the right to amend the prize fund accordingly.
5. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving a reason.
6. In the event of a player having to scratch after the closing date, the entry fee will not be refunded.
7. All disputes will be decided by the Championship Committee or delegated Officers, whose decision will be final.
8. A tie for 1st place will be decided by a play-off at the Committee’s discretion. Ties for all other places will be decided on the scores of the 4th rnd, 3rd rnd, 2nd rnd and 1st rnd in that order, if a tie still exists then it will be decided using the last 9,6,3 or 1 holes of the last completed rnd then the first 9,6,3 or 1 holes and so on until a decision is reached.
9. MGU Referees and Officials may issue a warning to competitors for "undue delay" under Rules 5.6a. If such warning is not heeded, then a penalty may be imposed.
10. Entries can be made ‘online’ using a credit card or by post.
11. Entries by post are to be made on the Official Entry Form and must be accompanied by the Entry Fee of £60.00 and must be in the possession of the Administrator (see below) no later than the closing date. Late or incomplete entry forms or entries without the entry fee will not be accepted. Cheques should be made payable to "Midland Golf Union Ltd".
12. The ‘starting sheet’ will be posted on the MGU website, www.midlandgolfunion.co.uk and emailed to entrants. If you require a hard copy, please include a SAE with your postal entry.
13. Neither the Host Clubs nor the Midland Golf Union can accept any responsibility for theft and accidents. Competitors must have their own insurance cover.
14. Players must protect themselves in Health & Safety matters, especially should there be danger from lightning when play must stop immediately and not be resumed until the danger has passed. Players must also stop play immediately when a long blast of a klaxon is sounded, and not resume until two short blasts, repeated, are heard.
15. U18 Players entries must be accompanied by a parental consent form prior to the event see: https://www.midlandgolfunion.co.uk/parental_consent
16. CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE/POSTAL ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY 5th August 2024


ENTRY FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

Your Club Secretary,
The Administrator: Malcolm Eustace, 17a Morley Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Staffs WS7 2DE Tel: 07826 258231
Or the MGU website: www.midlandgolfunion.co.uk
Entries received will be posted on the web site: www.midlandgolfunion.co.uk

This competition requires that fees be paid to complete entry. If the payment process is not completed, your entry may be removed.