The Golf NSW Standard Terms of Competition for State Events and the Golf NSW Code of Conduct apply to this State event. A copy of the Golf NSW General Terms of Competition for State Events and the Golf NSW Code of Conduct are available from the Golf NSW website at www.golfnsw.org.au.
1. Definitions
- Amateur Golfer – A player who has Amateur Status in accordance with the current Amateur Status Rules of R&A Rules Limited.
- Club – a club competing in NSW Ambrose.
- Golf NSW – Golf NSW Limited as the governing body for amateur golf in NSW and the ACT.
- Golf NSW Golf Committee – the Golf Committee of Golf NSW established by the Board of Golf NSW.
- Host Club – the Club that is hosting a qualifying event.
- Match Committee of the Host Club – the Match Committee of the Host Club in charge of a qualifying event.
- Professional Golfer – one who is not an amateur golfer. Professional Golfers include members of a professional golfer’s association, players who have made application to regain amateur status, and players who have breached the Amateur Status Rules of R&A Rules Limited.
- Rules of Golf and Rules and Rule – the Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status and related Interpretations published and approved by the R&A Rules Limited current at the time of the Pennant competition including any Local Rules published by the Host Club.
2. General
2.1 The NSW Ambrose is an inclusive competition designed to replace the Keno Ambrose. This new format will enhance participation, provide flexibility for players and create a stronger connection with the prestigious NSW Open.
3. Entry into the Competition
3.1 An entry fee of $5 per pair is payable at the time of playing, this is in addition to any competition fee the club may require.
3.2 Entrants are required to provide the following to the host venue in order to be included:
- Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Phone Number
- Golf ID (formerly Golflink #)
3.3 Host venues are required to submit the details (above) of all players who have paid the entry fee to be considered for the final. The detail must be provided in the prescribed templated available from Golf NSW. If a full list of player details are not submitted, a club’s qualifying pair/s will not be considered for the State Final.
3.4 Players will receive an initial email and then may opt out of further communications.
4. Player Eligibility
4.1 A player is eligible for the NSW Ambrose if they are a financial member of a golf club or industry member affiliated with Golf NSW in a category of membership that allows them to maintain a Golf Australia handicap for the club. The player must remain a financial member throughout the entire competition.
4.2 Players can attempt to qualify at any venue across the state, note though that the Host Club may impose further eligibility criteria of its own for any qualifying round that it stages.
4.3 Players in a pair may belong to different golf clubs.
5. Handicap Criteria
5.1 The aggregate daily handicaps of each player in a pair must be a minimum of 4 (eg if Player A has a 9 hole daily handicap of 2 and Player B has a 9 hole daily handicap of 1 this pair would not be eligible to compete).
5.2 Each player in the pair must have no more than 10 strokes difference in their 9 hole daily handicap. (eg. If the lowest marker’s 9 hole daily handicap is 5, their partner must play off no more than a 9 hole daily handicap of 15). If a pair’s 9 hole daily handicaps are more than 10 strokes different, the higher marker will be limited to a 9 hole daily handicap 10 strokes above the lower marker’s 9 hole daily handicap.
6. Qualifying Period
6.1 Qualifying rounds must be played between 1st April and 18th October.
7. Format
7.1 2-Person Ambrose played over 9 holes.
7.2 Handicaps will be calculated as follows:
- The individual daily handicap of each player in a pair will be calculated using the 9-hole course rating applicable to the tee markers being used by the host club.
- The daily handicaps of the pair will then be combined and divided by 4 to determine the team handicap.
7.3 There will be 3 categories of play:
- Women (two female players)
- Men (two male players)
- Mixed (one female player and one male player)
7.4 Tee Shot Requirement:
- Each player must use at least 3 tee shots during a round.
- Tee shots used MUST be indicated on the scorecard and clearly attributed to the player whose tee shot was used.
8. Finals Structure
8.1 Qualification: Leading 12 scores statewide in each category (Men, Women, Mixed). In the event of a tie for 12th position in each category, positions in the State Final will be determined by lot.
8.2 Final Event: Wednesday afternoon during the NSW Open.
8.3 Format: Afternoon Shotgun Start. Each pair plays a 9-hole Ambrose with a NSW Open entrant.
8.4 Categories: Men, Women, Mixed.
8.5 Field Size: 12 pairs per category (72 players total).
8.6 Winning Prize: Stay and Play Package at a premium golf destination in NSW for the winning pair in each category.
8.7 Presentation: Function following play.
8.8 Player Benefits: State Final Gift pack.
9. Transportation
9.1 Motorised Transport may be used without the need for medical certificates. Golf NSW takes no responsibility for the availability of golf carts.
10. Host Club Responsibilities
10.1 When hosting a qualifying event the tee markers used should be no harder than for a non-medal day competition. Consideration should be given to using a shorter set of tees, provided they are rated for competition play, to encourage more people to play and have fun.
10.2 When planning to host, the host club must ensure that the tee markers they will use are rated for the appropriate gender and are current in Golf Connect, if additional ratings are required for tee markers that are missing the club should contact andrew.robb@golfnsw.org.au.