NORTHERN SINGLES FINAL
13 Oct 2016 PLEASINGTON Results

SINGLES – NORTHERN REGIONAL FINAL -  THURSDAY 13th OCTOBER

 

PLEASINGTON GOLF CLUB, LANCASHIRE

 

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

 

 

At the time of sending out this information some fourth round matches have not been completed. If you are not successful in reaching the regional final please ignore the following details.


Club address:  Pleasington Lane, Pleasington, Blackburn, BB2 5JF    01254 202177

 

Practice Round:  The club has very kindly offered us a discounted green fee of £18 per person for any competitor wishing to play a practice round.  You will need to call the club office or professional shop on the number above to book a tee time in advance stating that you are a competitor in the Titleist FootJoy Matchplay Championship.

 

Qualification for Grand Final:  The leading TWO individuals will qualify on the day.

 

Format: The scoring format will be Individual Stableford with full handicap allowance.

Ladies will play from the red tees and use the ladies’ par and ladies’ stroke index


Tee times:  Play starts at 09.06am.


Practice range:  Tokens for practice balls are available to purchase in the pro shop

 

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

 

Tee Times: Click on ‘Entries’ above to view your tee time.

 

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.

 

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 over the last 9, 6, 3, 1 hole/s as they appear on the scorecard regardless of starting tee.

 

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 7th and Thursday 12th January 2017. 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 7th 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 on the day of Regional Final:     Mike Laney – 07957 816283 

All other times Tournament Office 0845 466 2222