PLAYER’S INFORMATION PACK

Irish Boys Amateur Open Championship At Castletroy Golf Club

Tuesday 27th June – Friday 30th June 2017 [Official Practice Day: Monday 26th June 2017]

Contents (click on any item below to be taken directly to that item)

A-Z Information

Championship Starting and Waiting Lists

Golfing Union of Ireland Local Rules

Conditions of the Championship

Spectator Code

A-Z Information

ACCOMMODATION

Castletroy Golf Club recommends the following:

• Castletroy Park Hotel – 061- 335566

• Kilmurray Lodge Hotel – 061 331133

• Guesthouse Cregans – 061- 331347

A large number of other accommodation options can be found online.

ANTI-DOPING AND THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS

You are strongly urged to consult Sport Ireland’s Wallet Card, which contains a brief guide to anti-doping.

If you are on medication it is your responsibility to ask your G.P. to check MIMS to see if you are required

to complete a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) form, which can be downloaded from:

www.irishsportscouncil.ie or www.healthhub.ie Completed forms, if required, must be sent direct to: -

TUE Secretariat, Sport Ireland, Top Floor, Block A, West End Office Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

CHAMPIONSHIP PERSONNEL

Tournament Director Pat Finn

Entries & withdrawals Pamela Carroll

GUI Championships Department (championships@gui.ie or 01-5054000)

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Round Date(s) Times Notes

Practice Round Mon 26th June 9am-4pm Contact Castletroy Golf Club for bookings:

http://www.castletroygolfclub.ie/contact_us/

Championship Rd 1 Tue 27th June 7.30am-3.45pm 3-balls

Championship Rd 2 Wed 28th June 7.30am-3.45pm 3-balls

Championship Rd 3 Thur 29th June 7.30am-3.45pm 3-balls

Championship Rd 4 Fri 30th June 8am-11.30am 2-balls/3-balls

Playoff Arrangements (if

required)

A three-hole playoff will ensue in the event of a tie for the Championship

The Championship Committee reserve the right to make amendments to this schedule as necessary. Every

effort will be made to notify all players concerned of such changes, but players should endeavour to

regularly check their emails and www.golfnet.ie.

CLUBHOUSE OPENING

The Clubhouse will open at 8am each day during the Championship. Changing room facilities will be

available before play.

COURSE INFORMATION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Yards 338 327 334 383 147 508 488 361 329 380 181 346 296 185 346 465 382 394

Par 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 4

S.I. 6 14 10 2 18 8 12 4 16 3 9 11 7 13 17 15 5 1

Please note that the Championship Committee reserve the right to adjust course yardages as a measure in

response to weather conditions on site.

DRAW

The Draw for the Championship will be published seven days before it is due to commence. Anyone who

is included in the Starting List (see below) will be included in the Championship Draw accordingly. In order

to facilitate the travel plans of competitors, the Championships Department will endeavour, insofar as is

possible, to facilitate any reasonable requests regarding the time of starting (such requests should be

emailed to championships@gui.ie).

HEALTH & SAFETY

On-Course Hazards • There are 2 lakes on the course which are marked by red and yellow

stakes.

Restricted Areas • No buggies permitted on Tee Boxes & Green Aprons

Rights of Way None

Locations of shelters

(if available)

None

First Aid Provision • There will be a First Aid station in the clubhouse.

• The names of a local doctor, dentist or physiotherapist will be available

from the Tournament Director on site.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

It is usual for photographs and video footage to be taken during Championships and these may be used in

the promotion of the game. However, we would ask you to bear in mind that you have the right to refuse

the use of your image and that you can report any concerns you have to the Tournament Director. Those

intending to take photographs at the Championship will be asked to complete a registration form.

PACE OF PLAY

The Union and its four Provincial Branches will enforce a unified pace of play condition (see No.6 in the

General Rules for Union and Provincial Championships in Section 4 below). It is essential that all familiarise

themselves with the procedures, shot timings and penalties that are applicable under this condition.

PRACTICE - BOOKING

The Practice Round will take place on Monday 26th June. Times may be booked by contacting the club (see

above).

PRACTICE – CONDUCT

Practice outside of the official practice round is entirely at the discretion of the host club. During the

official practice round, players must not play more than one ball from tee to green. The

Championship Committee reserve the right to withdraw the entry of any player failing to observe this

directive.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Warm-up facilities will be available on the club’s practice area (short irons only). The range will be serviced

at the following times and will be closed to practice at all other times:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 0700-1600 & Friday: 0700-1000

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

The Presentation of Prizes will take place approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of play. In fairness

to all competitors, to the many volunteers and to the host club, all final-day competitors are requested and

required to attend the presentation.

REGISTRATION

Registration for the Championship shall be available online and will open three days prior to the

Championship. All competitors must register.

SPECTATOR VANTAGE POINTS

Vantage points are available around the course – best points are hill on 14th Tee, back of 10th green, back of

3rd green.

STARTING & WAITING LISTS

In the following section you will find the Starting and Waiting Lists for the Championship. Anyone whose

name appears in the Starting List is deemed qualified for the Championship and will be allocated a place in

the draw unless they withdraw. Unsuccessful entrants have been included on the Waiting List and will be

allocated a place in the field when withdrawals occur in the order they have been assigned. The order of

the Waiting List is based on the position of all entrants in the ballot as per the qualification criteria for this

Championship.

STANDARD OF DRESS

The following Items of Dress are unacceptable at all times:

Denim jeans and jackets.

Singlets, sleeveless or collarless shirts

Untailored shorts.

Sweaters without shirts.

Garments displaying slogans.

Track or Leisure suits.

Trainer shoes or runners.

Trouser legs must never be tucked into socks.

Shirts must be tucked inside trousers

Smart casual dress is essential in the Clubhouse. It must be clean, neat and tidy and in keeping with the high

standards of the Clubhouse. Any type of footwear worn on the course is not acceptable in the Clubhouse.

SUSPENSION OF PLAY AND COURSE EVACUATION

Suspension of play will be signalled by ONE blast on the klaxon.

When play is suspended due to potential or actual thunder/lightning storm, everybody should proceed

immediately to the nearest wooden shelter or the clubhouse if nearer. Metallic shelters should not be

used. The following safety measures should also be adhered to:-

Deposit clubs in golf bag.

Do not shelter under trees.

Do not put up umbrella under any circumstances.

Do not use mobile phones or radios.

Avoid passing under trees if possible on way to shelter.

Maintain as low a profile as possible by avoiding high ground or crouching in bunkers.

Resumption of play will be given by two blasts of the klaxon. No competitor may resume play until this

signal is given. [Rule 6-8b]. Penalty for breach of Rule – disqualification. Competitors will be duly notified

about resumption of play and they will be given sufficient time to arrive at the point of resumption before

the signal to restart is given.

TROLLIES FOR HIRE

The Club have 30 pull-trollies available for hire at €3 each.

WITHDRAWALS

If for any reason you have to withdraw from the Championship, please notify the Tournament

Administrators at the following contact details:

Phone +353 (0)1-5054000 E-Mail championships@gui.ie

• Entrants appearing in the Starting List who withdraw prior to the publication of the Draw (see b)

above) will be refunded their entry fee after the Championship.

• Entrants who are not offered a place in the field will be refunded their entry fee after the

Championship.

• All other entry fees are non-refundable.

• Any player who withdraws from an event after the draw has been published, or fails to appear on the

tee at their appointed start time, must, without delay, furnish the Championship Committee with a

satisfactory explanation, confirmed in writing. If they do not do so, they may be barred from entering

or playing in GUI Championships for such period as the Championship Committee may decide.

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Championship Starting & Waiting Lists

NOTES Following the close of entries at 2359hrs on Wednesday 31st May, players listed in the Championship field below are deemed to

have qualified – pending final confirmation of handicap certification for a number of overseas players.

The remaining entrants have been placed on the waiting list in handicap order (verified handicaps are as of close of entries). Ties

have been separated by the drawing of lots. Entrants on the Waiting List will be contacted by GUI Headquarters as soon as a

place becomes available. The draw for the Championship will be published on Tuesday 20th June. As always, to

facilitate travel arrangements players may express a preference for Round 1 or Round 2 times by emailing

championships@gui.ie.

CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD (listed in alphabetical order of surname; handicap is that recorded

at the closing time of entries)Robert Abernethy Dun Laoghaire 0.6

Paddy Bird Co. Sligo 3.2

Josh Black Hilton Templepatrick 2.2

Reece Black Hilton Templepatrick -1.6

Adam Boland Mallow 1.7

John Brady Rosslare -1.8

Jack Brown The Heath 3.7

Patrick Callaghan Castle Dargan 3.2

Sean Carroll Castle Dargan 3.4

Jack Connolly Elm Park 4.4

Paul Conroy Enniscorthy 4

Jack Cope England -1.4

Ronan Cowhey Elm Park 4.1

Patrick Cunnane Malone 3.1

David Cunningham Tandragee 2.3

Danny Daniels Essenden -1

Charlie Dawson Tramore 2.5

Charlie Denvir Elm Park -0.2

Adam Doherty Carton House 3.1

Jack Doherty Carton House -1.8

Sean Dowling The Island 2.6

Sean Downes The Royal Dublin 3.3

Sean Doyle The Island 2.3

Jack Duffy Buncrana 3

Richard Duggan Kilkenny 2.8

Caolan Dunn Foyle 3.2

William Eardley England 3.7

Ryan Eccles Carton House 3.7

Arron Edwards-Hill England -0.7

Jack Egan Muskerry 2.7

Sean Enright Limerick 1

James Everard Kilkenny 4.5

Cathal Ffrench Carton House 3.7

Ross Fitzgerald Limerick 4.4

Robert Galligan Elm Park 3.5

Harry Gillivan Westport 0

Conor Glennon Glasson 3.3

Zach Glynn Bray 0.7

Dylan Graham Woodenbridge 2.5

Niall Grant The Island 3.8

David Gurr England 2.8

Ian Halpin Cahir Park 1

Morgan Hanley Limerick 4

Joseph Hanney The Island 3

Babar Haq England 1.6

Jack Hearn Tramore 0.1

Niall Hearns Mountrath 0.5

James Heatherington Glasson 3.8

Andrew Hickey Ballyhaunis -0.7

Allan Hill Athenry 0.3

Jeff Hogan Castletroy 3.2

Barry Howlin The Heritage 2.2

Jakub Hrinda Slovakia -2

Jordan Hyland Omagh 4.3

Ben Hynes Greystones 3.8

Ronan Hynes Oughterard 3.5

Scott Jones Belvoir Park 2.4

Jonathan Keane Lahinch 1

Shane Kearney Esker Hills 2.2

Dylan Keating Seapoint 3.3

Darren Kelleher Blarney 4.5

David Kelly Cill Dara 2

Ross Kelly Tuam -0.2

Max Kennedy The Royal Dublin 3.1

Sean Kestell Woodbrook 3.7

David Kitt Athenry 0.7

Charles Larcelet France 0.1

Ross Latimer Knock 1.7

Aymeric Laussot France -0.2

Raphael Le Bot France 0.3

Aaron Lennie Clandeboye 2

Sean Leonard Mitchelstown 4.4

Darren Leufer Athenry 2.6

David Li Germany -1.9

Alexandre Liu France 0.7

Jordan Logue Hilton Templepatrick 0

Josh Mackin Dundalk 1.8

Jack Madden Royal Portrush 0.7

Alex Maguire Laytown & Bettystown 1.1

Odhran Maguire Slieve Russell 1.5

Maeti Marin France -0.3

Aaron Marshall Lisburn 1

Inigo Maruri Spain 2.2

Alex Mason Wales 3.7

Conor McGuinness Claremorris 2.7

Eamonn McAleer Omagh 2

Joshua McCabe Roganstown 3.4

Killian McGinley Burhill 3

Eoin McGrath Athlone 3.1

Brian McGuinness Claremorris 3

Conor Meade East Clare 3

Luke Merrigan Bray 2.8

Scott Miller Clandeboye 2.1

Rory Milne Faithlegg 4

Cian Mooney Faithlegg 4.3

Robert Moran Castle -0.5

Andrew Mulhall Waterford Castle 0.8

Eoin Murphy Dundalk 0.1

Conor Murtagh Balcarrick 3.3

Liam Nolan Galway 1.9

Scott O'Brien Nenagh 2.7

Daniel O'Connel Kanturk 4.2

Oisin O'Driscoll Golf Clementader 2.2

Luke O'Neill Connemara -0.8

Lorcan O'Sullivan The Heritage 1.1

Kyle Patton Lisburn 1.1

Conner Penning England 3.0

Ben Phipps Ardee 4.2

Thomas Plunkett Crover House 3.7

João M Pontes Portugal 0.9

Liam Power Galway 0.6

Mark Power Kilkenny -2.7

Daniel Raher Dungarvan 4.1

Cameron Raymond Newlands -1.3

Hugo Riboud France 0.1

Ragnar Rikardsson Iceland 3

Joshua Robinson Lisburn 2

Kevin Robinson Castlewarden 3.2

Darragh Rochford Bray 3.8

Conor Roe Powerscourt 2.8

Joe Rooney Co. Armagh 4.3

Brendan Rossiter Gargan Rosslare 0.5

Jake Rowe Tandragee 1.1

Conor Ruane Galway Bay 3.9

Nurtai Saldarov England 0.4

Laurenz Schiergen Germany -0.2

Jack Shellard Lisburn 4

Jack Small Elm Park 3

Tommy Smyth Castle 3.2

Daniel Steinarsson Iceland 1.8

Eoin Sullivan Carton House 4

Kerem Tanpolat Turkey 3

Ahmet Telli Turkey 1

Emre Telli Turkey 2.6

Onur Telli Turkey 1.6

James Temple Portmarnock 3.3

Ryan Thompson Greenacres 2.8

Jack Tuohy Galway Bay 1.2

Isaac Turner England 2.8

Kiet Van der Weele Netherlands -1.8

Felix Van Kleef Germany -0.5

Edward Walsh Mallow 1.5

Tom Westenberger Germany -1.5

Robin Williams England -1.2

WAITING LIST

(Handicaps as at the time of entries closing)

1. Ben Peden (Grange Castle) = 4.5

2. Stephen Fitzgerald (Tullamore) = 4.5

3. David Boden (Belvoir Park) = 4.5

4. David Twomey (Elm Park) = 4.5

5. Shane Galvin (Fota Island) = 4.6

6. Conor McDonald (Lurgan) = 4.7

7. Liam Dunphy (Woodbrook) = 4.7

8. Sean Laverty (Dundalk) = 4.7

9. Darragh Lynch (Clonmel) = 4.7

10. Scott Young (Fintona) = 4.7

11. Peter Taylor (Tandragee) = 4.7

12. Aaron Latus (Mourne) = 4.8

13. Conor Byrne (Strabane) = 4.9

14. Sam Murphy (Portumna) = 4.9

15. Kevin Brennan (Kilkenny) = 5.0

16. Shane Bresnan (Woodbrook) = 5

17. Jonathon Scannell (Blarney) = 5.1

18. Conor Hickey (Dooks) = 5.1

19. Cian Hall (Adare Manor) = 5.1 20. Sean Foley (Mahon) = 5.2

21. Calum Spicer (Limerick) = 5.2

22. Gavan Keogh (Galway) = 5.2

23. Jamie Kelly (Ardee) = 5.3

24. John Twomey (Waterford) = 5.3

25. David Keery (Shandon park) = 5.3

26. David Barlow (Limerick) = 5.3

27. Alexander Flynn (Dun Laoghaire) = 5.3

28. Jack Walsh (Kilkenny) = 5.3

29. Ward Farrell (Shandon Park) = 5.4

30. Rory Jennings (Ballinrobe) = 5.4

31. Shane Whelan (Mount Juliet) = 5.4

32. Niall McCormick (Grange) = 5.5

33. Patrick Page (Letterkenny) = 5.5

34. Robert O'Callaghan (Powerscourt) = 5.5

35. Evan O’Doherty (Loughrea) = 5.5

36. Eoghan Power (Laytown & Bettystown) = 5.5

37. Kevin Collins (Douglas) = 5.5

38. Annraoi Collins (Laytown & Bettystown) = 5.5

39. Patrick Naughton (Limerick) = 5.5

40. Alan Kelly (Donabate) = 5.6

41. Rhys Goodall (Hilton Templepatrick) = 5.6

42. David O'Malley (Black Bush) = 5.6

43. Padraig Fallon (Dundalk) = 5.8

44. Jack P Walsh (Castle) = 5.8

45. Jonny Napier (Scrabo) = 5.8

46. Kyle Rafferty (Dundalk) = 5.8

47. James McCormick (Grange) = 5.9 48. Christopher Rabbette (Esker Hills) = 5.9

49. Jordan Boles (Charleville) = 6.0

50. Tom Armstrong (Co. Sligo) = 6.2

51. Sean Lacey (Newlands) = 6.5

52. Sean Green (Douglas) = 6.9

53. Patrick O'Shea (Kilkenny) = 7.1

54. Jordan D Ryan (Ballybunion) = 7.2

55. Patrick Morris (Portmarnock) = 11.9

56. Nathan Ryan (Castlecomer) = 12.1

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Tournament Local Rules The following local rules, together with any additions or amendments as published by the Golfing Union of Ireland at

the tournament venue, will apply toall championships and international matches run by the GUI.

1. Distance Measuring Devices (Rule 14-3): A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring

device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that

might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.

2. Modification of Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1: When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball

or ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment. The

moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1. This Local Rule applies only when the

player’s ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental.

Note: If it is determined that a player’s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water or some other natural cause

such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is

replaced.

3. Stones in Bunkers: Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions (Rule 24-1 applies).

4. Immovable Obstructions (Rule 24-2)

(a) White lined areas adjoining any areas defined as immovable obstructions are to be regarded as part of the obstruction

and not ground under repair.

(b) Landscaped garden areas surrounded by an obstruction are part of that obstruction.

5. Sprinkler Heads: All fixed sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions and relief from interference by them may be

obtained under Rule 24-2. In addition, if such an obstruction on or within two club-lengths of the putting green of the hole

being played intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, the player may obtain relief, without penalty, as

follows:- If the ball lies off the putting green but not in a hazard and is within two club-lengths of the intervening obstruction

it may be lifted, cleaned and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball lay which (a) is not nearer the hole (b) avoids

such intervention and (c) is not in a hazard or on a putting green.

6. Ground Under Repair (Rule 25-1)

(a) Any area encircled by a white line or so otherwise marked as GUR as per an on-site Local Rule made by the GUI

Championship Committee.

(b) Any area of damaged ground (e.g. caused by crowd or vehicle movement) that is considered by a rules official to be

abnormal.

7. Bunker Faces: A bunker face consisting of stacked turf is not a “closely-mown area” (Rule 25-2).

8. Water Hazards (including Lateral Water Hazards) (Rule 26): Water hazards are defined by yellow stakes or

yellow lines. Lateral water hazards are defined by red stakes or red lines. When a water hazard or lateral water hazard is

bounded by out of bounds, the hazard margin extends to and coincides with the boundary.

Note: Dropping Zones for Water Hazards: Where there are dropping zones for water hazards, a ball may be played under Rule 26

or a ball may be dropped in the dropping zone nearest to where the original ball last crossed the margin of the hazard under penalty

of one stroke. For provisions relating to dropping or re-dropping a ball in a dropping zone, see the Note on page 136 in the Rules of

Golf.

9. Out of Bounds (Rule 27-1)

(a) Beyond any wall or fence defining the boundary of the course.

(b) On or beyond any white line or the most inside point of any line of stakes defining the boundary of the course. A ball is

out of bounds when all of it lies on or over such a line.

(c) In or beyond any hedge or ditch defining the boundary of the course.

Note: Where out of bounds is defined by white stakes or fence posts (excluding angled supports), the out of bounds line is determined

by the nearest inside points at ground level of such stakes or posts. A ball is out of bounds when all of it lies on or over such a line.

10. Integral Parts of the Course

(a) Any cables or advertising boards closely attached to an object defining the boundary of the course.

(b) Wires, cables, wrappings or other objects where they are closely attached to trees or other permanent objects.

(c) Retaining artificial walls and pilings when located in water hazards.

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Conditions of the Championship

General Rules for Union & Provincial Championships

1. General

a) The relevant Championship Committee is responsible for each Championship’s organisation and management.

b) Only persons appointed by the Championship Committee shall be authorised to give a decision on any question or dispute

arising during play.

c) The Championship Committee reserves the right to fix and/or alter the times of starting.

d) The Championship Committee reserves the right of entry into the Championships.

e) The Championship Committee reserves the right to alter the number of entrants receiving a place in the starting field of any

Championship where it is considered necessary and advisable to do so.

f) The Union and Provinces shall select dates and venues for Championships.

2. Eligibility

a) Each competitor must be:

i. of Amateur Status as defined by the R&A Rules Ltd.

ii. the holder of an official handicap under the CONGU Unified Handicapping System (or similar standard);

iii. a member of the club from which he elects to enter but an Honorary Member must have been, at some time, a fee paying

member of the club for a period of two years. Note: A player who also holds a handicap from a Handicapping Authority other

than CONGU, must enter and play off his CONGU Handicap.

iv. Alternatively, he must be a member of the Irish Artisan Golfers’ Association. In such a case, the Association must certify that

the entrant has a handicap within the terms of the UHS as operated by CONGU.

b) The Club or Association from which he elects to enter must be affiliated to the recognised authority controlling golf in the

country concerned.

c) Any competitor who is currently disqualified from participating in any Union or Branch Championship, shall not be eligible to

compete in any Championship during the period of his disqualification.

d) In addition to the above requirements, competitors will be eligible for underage events in the following manner:

i. Youths: Competitors who turn 21 on 1st January in the year of the Championship or any time thereafter

ii. Boys: Competitors who turn 18 on 1st January in the year of the Championship or any time thereafter

iii. Under 16 Boys: Competitors who turn 16 on 1st January in the year of the Championship or any time thereafter

iv. Under 14 Boys: Competitors who turn 14 on 1st January in the year of the Championship or any time thereafter

v. The above criteria will also determine underage eligibility in all other underage categories defined in the Conditions of

National and Provincial Events

e) Penalty for breach of any of the preceding clauses = Disqualification

3. Entries

a) Entry for all National Championships shall be made online.

b) Entry for all Provincial Championships shall be made online or on the prescribed form, to be obtained from the Provincial

Secretary, and returned completed through the Club or Association from which the player elects to enter.

c) Other entries shall, if required, be submitted through the Secretaries of the recognised authorities controlling golf in the

Countries concerned and in each case shall be accompanied by a declaration signed by the Secretary of the recognised authority

that the intending competitor is an Amateur Golfer as defined by the R&A Rules Ltd. Entries will not be accepted by letter or

telephone and, in the case of withdrawals, entry fees will not be refunded unless intimation of withdrawal is received before the

closing date for entry. Any entrant who is not offered a place in the draw will have his entry refunded.

d) Competitors must conform in all respects to the Rules of Amateur Status and sign the declaration to that effect contained in

the entry form.

e) For all entrants whose Home Club is on the island of Ireland, the handicap used to determine the draw and the waiting list

shall be that recorded on Golfnet at the specified closing time for entries into the Championship. It is the entrant’s responsibility

to ensure that handicap recorded on Golfnet is correct. Should this not be the case, it is the entrant’s responsibility to advise the

Union or Provincial Branch (as applicable).

f) An individual who has not entered a Championship by the Closing Date for Entries may not, under any circumstances, be

granted a place in the field for that Championship. Closing Dates for entries in all Championships shall be 28 days before the

commencement of the Championship, unless extended by the Championship Committee. The sole grounds on which extensions

may be given is if the field size as determined by the Committee is not met.

4. Buggies

a) Motorised buggies may be utilised only by a Player or Caddie in possession of a valid medical certificate of disability. (Penalty -

disqualification of the offending player/s). See GUI Policy on the Use of Golf Buggies (Appendix 2).

5. Anti-Doping

a) Competitors submit to the Golfing Union of Ireland Doping Control Bye Laws and to drug testing thereunder. A copy of the

Doping Control Bye Laws is available on request.

6. Pace of Play

a) Where a Timing Schedule is in Operation:

(i) Each hole of the Championship Course is given a maximum completion time based upon the length and difficulty of the hole.

The maximum time allotted for the completion of each hole will be available prior to play from the starter.

(ii) Any Group which finds itself Out of Position will be liable to timing by a Referee. The first Group and any Group after a two-

interval gap on the draw sheet will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, the group’s cumulative time

exceeds the time allowed for the number of holes completed. Any following group will be considered out of position if it is

more than the starting interval behind the group in front and has exceeded the time allowed for the number of holes played.

(iii) If a decision is taken to time the group, each player will be subject to individual timing by a referee. Each player in the group

will be advised that they are “out of position” and are being timed. The maximum time allocated per shot is 40 seconds. Ten

extra seconds will be allowed for the first player to play on a par-three hole, on an approach shot and on a chip or putt. The

timing will start when a player has had sufficient time to reach his ball, it is his turn to play and he is able to play without

interference or distraction. On the putting green, timing will start when the player has had a reasonable amount of time to lift,

clean and replace his ball, repair ball marks and move loose impediments. Time spent looking at the line from beyond the hole

and/or behind the hole will count as part of the time taken for the next stroke. Timing will cease when a group is back in

position and players will be advised accordingly. Note: In some circumstances, an individual player, or two players within a

group of three, may be timed instead of the entire group.

(iv) If a Player incurs a bad time, he will be warned by the referee and told that he will be penalised if they have a further bad

time. The penalty for incurring a second bad time is one stroke in stroke play, and loss of hole in match play. A third bad time by

the player will result in a further penalty of two strokes in stroke play, or a further loss of hole in match play. A fourth bad time

by the player will result in a penalty of disqualification in stroke play or loss of match in match play.

(v) If a group is “Out of Position” more than once during a round, the above procedure will apply on each occasion. Bad times

and the application of penalties in the same round will be carried forward until the round is completed. A player will not be

penalised if he has a second bad time before being advised of his earlier bad time.

(vi) In some circumstances, a group or an individual player may be timed without warning, including when a group is not out of

position. In such cases of “random timing”, the timing provisions and penalties set out in (iv) above apply, except that a player

will only be given a bad time if he exceeds 60 seconds to play a shot, with an extra 10 seconds given (i.e. 70 seconds in total) for

the “first to play” shots referenced in (b) above.

b) Where a Timing Schedule is not operated:

(i) The provisions of 6 a) (vi) above will apply at the discretion of officials.

7. Non-Attendance

a) Players withdrawing/not appearing without reasonable notice may incur disqualification from entering subsequent

Championships, up to and including the corresponding Championship in the following year.

8. Distance Measuring Devices

a) A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a

distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed,

etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.

9. Registration

a) Competitors should register at least 30 minutes prior to their tee time in the first round of the championship in the manner

prescribed by the Championship Committee in advance.

10. Equipment (Groove Geometry)

a) In Championships and events run by the Golfing Union of Ireland, where the Conditions state that the GUI’s Groove

Geometry Condition is in effect, the player’s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of

Golf that are effective from 1st January 2010.

b) Penalty for carrying, but not making a stroke with, a club or clubs in breach of this condition:

Match Play - At the conclusion of the hole at which the breach is discovered, the state of the match is adjusted by deducting one

hole for each hole at which a breach occurred; maximum deduction per round – Two holes.

Stroke Play - Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round – Four strokes

If a breach is discovered between the play of two holes, it is deemed to have been discovered during play of the next hole, and

the penalty must be applied accordingly.

Any club or clubs carried in breach of this condition must be declared out of play by the player to his opponent in match play or

his marker or a fellow-competitor in stroke play immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred. If the player fails to do

so, he is disqualified.

c) Penalty for making stroke with club in breach of condition: Disqualification

11. Modification of Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1

a) Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1 are modified as follows: When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball

or ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment. The moved

ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1. This Local Rule applies only when the player’s ball

or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental.

Note: If it is determined that a player’s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water or some other natural

cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball-marker moved in such

circumstances is replaced.

12. Other

a) The Rules Modifications, as outlined in the Rules of Golf for Golfers with Disabilities are operative in National and Provincial

Championships.

b) It is usual for photographs to be taken during championships and these may be used in the promotion of the game. However,

individuals have the right to refuse the use of their picture and should report any concerns to the Chairman of the

Championship Committee/Tournament Director. Those intending to take photographs at the championship will be asked to

register at the GUI Mobile Office/Championship Office.

Conditions of the Irish Boys Amateur Open Championship

1. General

a) These Rules must be read in conjunction with the General Rules for Union Championships.

2. Eligibility

a) Competitors who turn 18 on 1st January in the year of the Championship or at any time after that date are eligible to

compete.

b) Penalty for breach of Rule 2: Disqualification

3. Entries

a) The draw will include the 144 entrants with the lowest exact handicaps.

b) If withdrawals occur, entrants on the waiting list will be given the opportunity of competing.

c) Entries will not be accepted by letter or telephone and, in the case of withdrawals, entry fees will not be refunded unless

intimation of withdrawal is received before the closing date for entry. Any entrant who is not offered a place in the draw will

have his entry refunded.

4. Format

a) The Championship will be decided by four rounds of 18 holes medal play. Each competitor will play one stroke round of 18

holes on each of the first three days of the Championship.

b) The top 50 players plus ties who return the lowest gross score over the first 54 holes shall be entitled to play a further 18

holes on the fourth day of the Championship.

5. Breaking of Ties

a) In the event of a tie for the Championship the players concerned shall immediately play three holes of stroke play, in such

sequence as prescribed by the Championship Committee. The best aggregate score will determine the winner. Those still tied

for the Championship shall engage in sudden death stroke play over the same sequence of holes.

b) All other ties will be decided on the best score over the last 54 holes, and so on as set out in the GUI Tournament

Conditions Booklet.

6. Prizes

a) The winner of the Championship for which all competitors are eligible will be the Irish Boys Amateur Open Champion Golfer

for the year.

b) There is one Championship, The Irish Boys Amateur Open Championship for which every competitor in the Championship is

eligible. The Under 17 Trophy will be presented to the leading competitor who turns 17 on 1 January in the year of the

Championship or at any time thereafter, and who has not won the Championship.

c) Medals will be awarded to the winner, 2nd and 3rd placed competitors in the Irish Boys Amateur Open Championship, and

also to the winner of the Under 17 Trophy. Vouchers Prizes for subsequent places will be determined by the Championship

Committee.

d) Each Trophy will be held until the commencement of the Championship in the following year by the Club from which the

winner of the Trophy shall have entered. In the event of the winner not being a member of a club affiliated to the Golfing Union

of Ireland or having entered from a Country outside Ireland the Trophy will be held by the Golfing Union of Ireland.

e) No competitor can win more than one prize and one Trophy.

7. Caddies

a) No professional golfer may act as caddie.

b) No person whose age exceeds the age limit for the Championship may act as caddie.

c) Penalty – 2 strokes for every hole on which the breach occurs to a maximum of 4 strokes. Any further infringement will lead

to disqualification of the player(s).

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Spectator Code

Notice to all Spectators:

The Golfing Union of Ireland welcomes spectators to all events. Your presence as a spectator means that

you will abide by the following Code of Conduct.

• Be a role model and maintain the highest standards of conduct when interacting with players,

parents, officials and organisers

• Always behave responsibly and do not seek to unfairly affect a player or the outcome of the game

• Never intentionally expose a participant to embarrassment or disparagement using flippant or

sarcastic remarks

• Always recognise the value and importance of the officials and volunteers who provide sporting and

recreational opportunities. Do not publicly question the judgement or honesty of referees, coaches

or organisers. Respect convenors, professionals, coaches, referees, organisers and other players.

• Encourage good sportsmanship

• Set a good example by applauding good play on all sides.

• Encourage mutual respect for teammates and opponents

• Respect the rules and procedures set down by Golf

• Never demonstrate threatening or abusive behaviour or use foul language

Individuals who are in breach of this code may be asked to leave the facility.

Breaches may also result in debarment from future events run by the Golfing Union of Ireland.

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