IJGC JUNIOR GOLF CIRCUIT

 (Five Events - August 23 – December 23, 2008)

IJGC Junior Golf Circuit – is an integrated junior golf event, organized by IJGC (Indonesian Junior Golf Community) to showcase the local talent of selected junior players (ages 10 -17yrs.boys/girls), supported by APLGI (Indonesian Golf Owners Association) and supervised by PGI (Indonesian Golf Association). The conditions of competition are as follows:

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION

 1.    ORGANIZER

Indonesian Junior Golf Community (IJGC) as the organizing committee.

2.    VENUE & DATES

IJGC Independence Day Invitational

Bandung Giri Gahana Golf & Resort (23-24  August, 2008) - Confirmed

Bumi Serpong Damai (11-12 October, 2008) - Confirmed

Pangkalan Jati ((25-26 October, 2008) - Tentative

Sentul Highlands (15- 16 or 22 – 23 November, 2008)- Confirmed

Riverside Golf & Country Club (6-7^th  December, 2008)- Tentative

The tournament is limited to junior amateur players who have not reached their 18^th birthday on 23^rd  December, 2008.  The spirit of our events is to invite talented junior golf players in Indonesia, and as such, non-members are welcome to participate whenever available. The eligibility will be selected based on the following priorities:

SELECTION CRITERIA

**    In general we would like to have our players to have a minimum scoring average of 85 to ensure the quality standards and pace of play is well maintained (the golf course is not closed for the competition).

      IJGC members can participate in the last day of each event (could not attend the first round due to school commitment), subject to availability from the first round participation. They are not entitled to receive any Order of Merits or ranking points. The organizing committee may in the future provide Last Day Lowest Score Award (LSA) where they can compete.

      Any other exemptions (age, handicap, and etc.) of the above can be made subject approval from the Organizing Committee with adequate justification and in line with the spirit of the events i.e. developing a competitive environment with quality players.

4.    SIZE OF FIELD

The current maximum of entry field is limited to 40 players as arranged by APLGI with the respective golf courses. We will on best effort basis, accommodate to into account various considerations depending on the demand and availability of players to meet the required criteria. It is subject to final entries and approval by IJGC committee.

5.    FORMAT

Individual stroke play competition based on gross scores. Pairings will be selected according to the Committee based on overall participation registered in the event and NOT by age group. (i.e.Boys and Girls may be combined subject to participation). Final round pairings will be based on 1^st round results.

6.    MANNER OF PLAY

36 holes stroke play competition for Boys’and Girls with respective age group (classes A,B,C & D) combined.

7.    TEES

Recommended based on yardage in comparison with other international junior golf events (*)

(*) The golf courses and the committee will create on best effort basis to meet the minimum yardage standards subject to availability of tee-boxes.

8.    PRIZES

Order of Merit Results (After five events – Scoring based on best of four events)

Champion and five runner-ups

Champion and two runner-ups

(Trophies, medals, and vouchers for Order of Merits Results)

Each of Five IJGC Events

Best Score

Champion and five runner-ups

Champion and two runner-ups

“Best of Class” in age category

Boys (A – 15-17 yrs, B – 13-14 yrs, C - 11-12 yrs, D - 10 yrs and under)

Girls (A – 15-17 yrs, B- 11 - 14 yrs  and C- 10 yrs and under)

(Trophy, medals, Order of Merit Points and Ranking points for winners ***)

*** Please see PRELIMINARY GENERAL INFORMATION BELOW.

9.    TIES

Ties for first place will be settled by a sudden death play-off. All minor placings shall be decided based on a count back system as follows:

1. Last 18 holes, if a tie still persists, then
2. Last 9 holes, if a tie still persists, then
3. Last 6 holes, if a tie still persists, then
4. Last 3 holes, if a tie still persists, then
5. Hole 18.

If a tie still persists, then the preceding 18 holes, 9 holes, 6 holes, 3 holes in that order.

10.  ENTRY FEE, DEADLINE & CADDY FEE

Registration should be made via e-mail to IJGC Committee or APLGI office at tel.021.765.6060. fax.021.750.7899

Payment for entry fees should be made to IJGC bank account (with player name) 3 days prior to the 1^st round of each event at

IJGC - Maria / Nur Rahma 9010103379

Bank Victoria Cab. Pondok Indah

Please fax evidence of transfer to  021.750.7899

11.  OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND

There is no official practice round for each event. Players are requested to practice at own time and expense.

12.  RULES OF GOLF

The Championship will be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf approved by The Royal and Ancient  Golf Club of St. Andrews and with the Local Rules approved by the Tournament Director and Organizing Committee. Disputes, if any, will be settled by the Tournament Director, Chief Referee, and a representative from the Organizing Committee; and  their decision will be final.

13.  DRIVING CLUBS

The driver the player carries must have a club head, identified by model and loft, that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A.

Note: Any individual driver on the List, if tested on pendulum testing apparatus approved by the R&A, must not have a characteristic time greater than 257 microseconds.

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CONDITION : DISQUALIFICATION

14.  GOLF BALLS

The ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the R&A.

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CONDITION : DISQUALIFICATION

15. STARTING TIME ( Note to Rule 6-3a)

      If  a  player arrives at  his or her  starting  point,  ready  to play, within five (5) minutes after his or her starting time, in the absence of circumstances that warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided in Rule 33-7, thepenalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at the first hole.  Penalty for lateness beyond five (5) minutes is DISQUALIFICATION.

16. CADDIES & GOLF CARTS

For the spirit of the junior events and preparation to participate in future international tournaments, whenever permissible by the golf courses, we will request that all players will walk and carry (own personal trolley (pull cart) is allowed)  their own golf bags. The services of caddies will be used for fore caddies, take care of the course (divots, greens, and bunkers) and keeping statistics. Golf carts will be used for spectators and officials. Please note that players will still have to pay the caddy fees and tips; and golf carts as part of the entry fees as required by the golf course.

If we have to use caddies, only the club’s caddies are allowed on this tournament. Their responsibility is restricted to only

1.    Carry player golf bag

2.    Bring sand bag for player to fix divots

3.    Fill in statistic data

They should not give advice to players (Group A-D) to improve play: distance, direction, reading the green, and club selection. We are encouraging players to be able to play on their own.  

The decision for the above arrangement for each event will be posted in our website www.ijgconline.com or available by contacting the organizing committee for details.

17. SUBMISSION OF SCORECARD

a)   Players should check their cards in the returning area (scoring table) and ensure that they are correct and signed. Any doubtful points should be settled with the Organizing Committee before returning the scorecard.

b)   A Player is deemed to have returned his scorecard and no further amendments may be made once he has left the returning area (scoring table).

c)   IJGC members are to submit statistic data (make sure the score is the same as the scorecard) within 3days of competition via XL worksheet to e-mail address of This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and cc to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . No submission of statistic data can lead to suspension of participation for the next event after first warning.

18. PACE OF PLAY( Note 2 to Rule 6-7 )

In the absence of mitigating circumstances a group is liable to be timed, in case it is in excess of the time allowed and in the case of second or subsequent groups, out of position.

From the commencement of timing, if any player exceeds 50 seconds on “first to play shot”, or 40 seconds, if it is a “second or third play shot”, he is deemed to have had a “bad time”

The time allowed will be determined by the Tournament Director and will be published on the official notice board.  “Out of position” is defined as exceeding the starting interval behind the group in front.

A player whose group is timed will have a bad time carried forward in the round even if the group subsequently arrives back in position or within time.Penalty for breach of the conditions:

             One bad time – Verbal warning from Rules Official

             Two bad time – One stroke penalty

             Three bad times – Two stroke penalty

             Four bad times – Disqualification

      Note :

             1)        Players will not be advised that they are being timed.

             2)        Timings will be taken from the moment it is deemed by the Official
                   that it is the players turn to play.

19. SUSPENSION OF PLAY

a.    Discontinue Play

If during the tournament it becomes necessary to suspend play, three consecutive notes, repeated, will be sounded on a klaxon/siren or notification will be otherwise communicated to the players. On being advised of suspension, competitors must not play any shot from the teeing ground unless any player in his or her group has commenced play of the hole.

b.    Dangerous Situation ( Note to Rule 6-8 ).

If during play, it becomes necessary to suspend play for dangerous situation (e.g) lightning), players must discontinue play IMMEDIATELY.  A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by a prolonged note of the klaxon/siren. ) The note to Rule 6-8b will be in effect and any player executing a stroke after the siren has sounded will be disqualified. 

c.     Resumption of Play

As soon as conditions allow play to be resumed, two short blasts on the klaxon/siren will be sounded or notification will otherwise be communicated to the players.  On being advised of the resumption, play will be recommenced immediately by all competitors on the course.

20. PRACTICE (Note 2 to Rule 7 )

      A player must not play any practice stroke on or near the putting green of the hole last played.  If a practice stroke is played on or near the putting green of the hole last played, the player incurs a penalty of two strokes at the next hole, except that in the case of the round, the player incurs the penalty at that hole.

21. CONDUCT ( Rule 33-7 )

1.    The Committee may disqualify a player for improper behavior or conduct such as the use of undesirable language (abusive) language) and any public display of anger while in the tournament area  or within the stipulate round, the rules official may give penalty :

a.    1^st time – Verbal warning

b.    2^nd time – Two Strokes penalty

c.     3^rd time – DISQUALIFIACTION

2. Parents and spectators are only allowed subject to the golf club local rules and approved by the Organizing Committee. If they are allowed into golf courses, they are prohibited to communicate with participants during play. They should remain strictly on the buggy path. If a spectator disregards this rule. The tournament official may give penalty:

a.    1^st time – Verbal warning

b.    2^nd time – Two Strokes penalty

c.     3^rd time – DISQUALIFIACTION

GOLF CART  ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL SUBJECT TO LOCAL REGULATION AND AVAILABILITY (PERSONAL COST)

22. TRANSPORTATION

      Unless being arranged by the organizing committee in line with clubhouse requirements, all players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CONDITION : Two strokes for each hole  at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round is Four strokes. In the event of a breach between play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole.  Use of any unauthorized form of transportation must be discontinued immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred. Otherwise, the player is disqualified.

      Exception : only when permitted to ride by the Organizing Committee.

23. DISPUTES or PROTESTS

Disputes or protests must be made in writing and be lodged with the tournament committee within ten minutes of the completion of the competitor’s round. Any disputes, will be settled by the Tournament Director, Chief Referee, and a representative from the Organizing Committee; and their decision will be final.

24. INCLEMENT WEATHER

                  In case of inclement weather, the decision will be settled by the Tournament Director, Chief Referee, and a representative from the Organizing Committee.

25. RESULTS OF THE COMPETITIONS – COMPETITION CLOSED

            When the final results sheet is placed on the official notice board, the result of the Competition is deemed to have been officially announced.

26. OTHERS

a.    No smoking and Alcohol Drinking.      

Smoking and Alcohol Drinking are strictly forbidden on the course.  The Committee may disqualify a player from the competition for so doing

b.    Dress Code

Players must wear
Male                                         Female
Golf style shirt                           Golf style shirt
Slack                                         Golf skirt
Golf Short                                  Slack

            Bermuda

Short

                        Forbidden -Denim/jeans materials are not acceptable

c.     Handphones           

Handphones or any other communication devices are strictly NOT permitted on the course.  If used, they shall be confiscated.

27.  ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The Organizing Committee will be based on IJGC management team. In the event that the Organizing Committee is requested to make any decision involving the penalty of disqualification, the parent whose player is involved may appoint a non-voting observer to attend.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Advisors

CHRISTINE WIRADINATA

HENDRO TJAHJONO

Management

28.  TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS

Tournament Director  : Tournament Director appointed by PGI

Chief Referee                    : M. Yusuf

Referee                             : Rita Daenuwy

                                           Rhino Roosmin

                                           Max Kasengkang

                                           Maman Widjaya

                                           Mukhsin Moechtar

Other referees as appointed by the Tournament director and IJGC