International Mixed Foursome Amateur-Championship of Bavaria

International Mixed Foursome
Amateur-Championship of Bavaria
17.04. – 19.04.2009
Golfclub Schloss Klingenburg e.V.
1. Eligibility:
Amateurs (male/female), who are members of a golf club of the DGV or of the national
association / federation / union of his/her country.
2. Modus of Play:
- Championship -
Friday, April 17 th : Stroke Play – Qualifier over 18 holes
Foursome Stroke Play (rule 29) over 18 holes
Saturday, April 18 th : Match Play of the best 16 pairings after the Stroke Play Qualifier
Morning: Foursome Match Play (rule 29) of the last 16 pairings
Afternoon: Foursome Match Play (rule 29) of the last 8 pairings
Sunday, April 19 th : Match Play of the last 4 and Championship Match
Morning: Foursome Match Play (rule 29) of the last 4 pairings
Afternoon: Foursome Match Play (rule 29) - Championship
Decision of Ties:
In the event of ties, the best of the two results of a nation will be taken into account, if still tied
the total score for the last played 9 holes, with the degree of difficulty according to the
handicap distribution (1, 18, 3, 16, 5, 14, 7, 12, 9) will be taken into account. If still tied, the
better total score for the last played 6 holes, with the degree of difficulty according to the
handicap distribution (1, 18, 3, 16, 5, 14), if still tied the last 3 (1, 18, 3) and finally the most
difficult hole will be taken into account, thereafter by lot.
The winner will receive the Nations Trophy.
3. Limit of exact handicap:
Cumulative handicap: -24,0 or better per pair.
4. Handicap Application:
No handicap alteration.
5. Limitation of Entrants:
60 pairs
In the event of entries exceeding this number, the pairings with the highest handicap will be
eliminated. Players of the same handicap will be eliminated by lot.

6. Modus of Play:
Day 1: Foursome Stroke Play Qualification over 18 holes.
Decision of Ties:
In the event of ties, the better total score for the last played 9 holes, with the degree of
difficulty according to the handicap distribution (1, 18, 3, 16, 5, 14, 7, 12, 9) will be taken into
account. If still tied, the better total score for the last played 6 holes, with the degree of
difficulty according to the handicap distribution (1, 18, 3, 16, 5, 14), if still tied the last 3 (1,
18, 3) and finally the most difficult hole will be taken into account, thereafter by lot.
Day 2: Foursome Match Play
Morning: 1:16 9:8 5:12 13:4 3:14 11:6 7:10 15:2
Afternoon: winner of 1:16 vs. 9:8 winner of 5:12 vs. 13:4
winner of 3:14 vs. 11:6 winner of 7:10 vs. 15:2
Day 3: Foursome Match Play
Morning: Semi-Finals
Afternoon: Championship Match
The winner of the Championship Match will receive the title “International Mixed Foursome
Amateur-Champion of Bavaria”
The losers of the semi-finals share 3 rd place.
7. Tees:
The tees to be played will be announced by the committee before the practice round by a
posting on the info board.
8. Prizes:
The winner will receive a gold medal, the runner-up a silver medal and each loser in the
semi-finals a bronze medal.
The winner will also receive a separate trophy.
9. Championship Committee:
The Committee will be announced by the Bavarian Golf Association.
10. Entries:
Closing date: Tuesday, April 14 nd , 2009, 12:00 a.m.
Entry form: Players of foreign Golf Associations should use the entry form and the form
must be adressed/faxed to the Bavarian Golf Association.
Bavarian Golf Association
Georg-Brauchle-Ring 93
80991 München
Germany
Fax: +49-89-15702-234
Amateur status and exact handicap have to be certified by the golf club or
National Association/Federation/Union.
All entries will be subject to the approval of the Championship Committee
which reserves the right to accept or refuse, or having accepted, subsequently
reject any entry without giving reason for its decision.
The Championship Committee reserves the right to disqualify any competitor
making a false statement on his entry form.

Entrance fee: The entry fee of €100 per pair must be payed at the same time with
registration in the secretary of the Golfclub Schloss Klingenburg
No entrance fee will be refunded unless intimation of scratching is received
before the closing date for entries except for any entrant who may be balloted
out.
11. Conditions of Play:
The Conditions of Play 2009 of the Bavarian Golf Association.
12. Practice Round/Tee Times
A green-fee free practice round can only be played on Thursday, April 16 th , 2009. Please
make tee time reservations at the secretary of the Golfclub Schloss Klingenburg. Tee times
can be requested the day before the first day of the championship.
13. Registration
All players must register at the secretary of the Golfclub Schloss Klingenburg on Thursday,
April 16 th 2009 until 04:00 p.m.
A competitor, who does not register by 04:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 th , will be withdrawn
from the championship. If a player is unable to register in person, please phone, fax or email.
15. Consolations Cup
All entrants who have not qualified for the match play can enter into the Consolations Cup
which will be played after the 1 st round of match play pairs on Saturday, April 26 th .
Format: Four-Ball Stroke Play (rule 31) over 18 holes
Decision of Ties:
In the event of ties, the better total score for the last played 9 holes, with the degree of
difficulty according to the handicap distribution (1, 18, 3, 16, 5, 14, 7, 12, 9) will be taken into
account. If still tied, the better total score for the last played 6 holes, with the degree of
difficulty according to the handicap distribution (1, 18, 3, 16, 5, 14), if still tied the last 3 (1,
18, 3) and finally the most difficult hole will be taken into account, thereafter by lot.
The winner will receive the Consolations Cup.
Conditions of Competition:
1. The tournament is played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the
R & A and the Local Rules for the competition.
2. The “DGV-Vorgabensystem” (Handicap-System) and the general BGV - conditions of
competition 2008 apply for the tournament.
The German version of all conditions of competition is obligatory.
Part of these conditions are:
- A ball must be played which is on the current list of conforming golf balls issued by
the R & A and the USGA. Failure to comply leads to disqualification.
- Practise on or near the putting green of the hole last played and rolling a ball on the
putting green of the hole last played is prohibited.
- Riding in motorised golf carts is not allowed. Failure to comply leads to
disqualification.
- A player shall not knowingly make use of any drug to enhance his performance.
- The Committee reserves the right to fix or alter starting times and publish additional
conditions.
Notice: for additional information, please read the PLAYER’S INFO

International Mixed Foursome Amateur-Championship
of Bavaria
April 17 th to 19 th 2009
Golf-Club Schloss Klingenburg e.V.
ENTRY FORM
Closing Date: April 14 nd , 2009 at 12:00 a.m.
Player 1:______________________________ Player 2:_______________________________
Home Club:____________________________ Home Club:_____________________________
Address 1:____________________________________________________________________
Address 2:____________________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________ Phone:_________________________________
E-Mail:________________________________ E-Mail:_________________________________
Date of birth:___________________________ Date of birth:___________________________
Nationality:_____________________________ Nationality:_____________________________
Exact handicap:_________________________ Exact handicap:_________________________
I have read the Rules of Amateur Status and confirm with them.
I am eligible to compete under the conditions of the Championship.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Date Signature of competitors
Exact Handicap and amateur status of the entrants are certified.
Entries must be certified by the Home Club secretary, Handicapping authority or
National Association/ Federation/ Union.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Date Signature of certifying authority/ Seal
_______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number Fax number E-mail address
Entrance Fee € 100,- per pair to be paid upon registration at the Golf Club.
To be sent to:
Bayerischer Golfverband e.V.
Georg-Brauchle-Ring 93
80991 München
Germany
Fax: +49-89-15702-234