CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION PACK. Leinster Seniors Amateur Open Championship

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1 CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION PACK Leinster Seniors Amateur Open Championship Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club August 2018 Official Practice Day: Monday 20 th August

2 To: All Entrants, 2018 Leinster Seniors Amateur Open Championship Thank you for your entry into this year s Leinster Seniors Amateur Open Championship. Below you will find the following information: 1. The Starting List, which will list, in alphabetical order, the names of the 120 players that have qualified for the Championship. 2. The Waiting List, which will list players in handicap order at the close of entries. Ties have been broken by lot and players on this list will be allocated a place in the field as withdrawals occur. 3. The A-Z Information List, which you should read carefully as it contains information on a range of points relevant to your entry. With regard to withdrawals, it is important that you note the following: If for any reason you have to withdraw from the Championship, please notify Sarah Carty by sarah@leinster.gui.ie Entrants appearing in the Starting List who withdraw prior to the publication of the Draw will be refunded their entry fee after the Championship. The Draw will be published on Tuesday 14 th August. Entrants who are not offered a place in the field prior to the commencement of the Championship will be refunded their entry fee after the Championship. All other entry fees will not be 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. Kind regards Anita Gordon Competitions Manager

3 1. CHAMPIONSHIP STARTING LIST The following entrants, listed below in alphabetical order, have qualified for the Championship: Mick Ahern Skerries Brian Bolger Portmarnock David Boyd Royal Belfast David Brabazon Balbriggan Richard Brooker South Africa Bert Burke Moate Tom Byrne Greystones J J Carroll Co. Louth Michael Chambers Royal Dublin Allan Clarke Co. Louth Jeremy Cleary Woodbrook Thomas Collier Co. Louth Patrick Comerford Corrstown Vincent Conroy Malahide Peter Cowley Cork Jerry Crean Kinsale Joe Crowley Athy Martin Darcy Tullamore Michael Sn. D'arcy Oughterard Jack Dempsey Royal Curragh Billy Donlon Birr Hugh Donnelly Co. Meath Liam Doran Co. Louth Joseph Dowey Lurgan Mervyn Eager Lucan Alan Egan Royal Curragh Arnold Ennis Bright castle Rory Fitzgerald Tramore Frank Flynn Laytown & Bettystown Philip Fulham Glenlo Abbey John Garvey Seapoint Michael Gaynor Co. Meath Joe Gaynor Lisheen Springs Jan Gilbert Malone Jerry Gore Oughterard Tim Griffin Corballis Links I S Hall Shandon Park Liam Halpin Westport Tony Hayes Co. Louth Tadhg Heenan Doneraile Ernie Heywood City of Derry Martin Higgins Claremorris Patrick Higgins Naas Barry Hobson Malone Paul Houston Galgorm Castle

4 John L Hughes Woodbrook Joseph Hughes Balcarrick John Hutchinson Royal Dublin Joe Hutton Island Richard Joyce Oughterard Patrick Kavanagh Naas Maurice Kelly Naas Thomas Kendellen Beaverstown Kevin Knightly Royal Dublin Keith Lapsley Dunfanaghy Niall Lavin Royal Dublin Tommy Lennon Carlow Frank Leonard Knightsbrook Paddy Lewis Woodbrook Alan Lilley Ballyclare Terry Lilly Slade Valley Pat Lyons Cork Liam MacNamara Rosslare Gerard Maher Lahinch Noel Mannion Dun Laoghaire Jack McAvinue Laytown & Bettystown Dermot McCarthy Killiney Brendan McDonnell K Club Sean McGarry Ballymena Noel McGrane Royal Dublin Kevin McGrath Lahinch Colm McIlroy Holywood D B McKenna Blainroe John Mitchell Tramore Paddy Morgan Co. Sligo Dermot Morris Limerick Joe Morris Balbriggan Adrian Morrow Portmarnock Camillus Muldowney Grange Eric Murphy Royal Curragh John Noonan Grange Donie O'Donovan Bandon Gerard O'Kennedy Athlone Barry O'Leary Greystones Declan O'Loughlin England Kieran O'Mahony Galway Brendan J O'Malley Royal Dublin M O'Neill Clonmel Murt O'Shea Co. Louth Gerard O'Sullivan Tralee Noel Patterson Milltown Michael Quirke Doneraile Barry Reddan Co. Louth

5 Dave Roberts Moyvalley Peter Rogers Dundalk Edward Rogers Dundalk Martin Rourke Ardglass Thomas Ryan St. Margaret s Tom Saunders Ennis David Sheedy Lahinch Kevin Sheehy Athlone A W Smith Blainroe Hugh Smyth Mourne Ian Smyth Clandeboye Val Smyth Co. Louth Neville Steedman European Club Paul Stevenson Ballymena Dessie Timbs Strandhill Rory Timlin Galway Paul Traynor Naas Tom Tyrrell Heath Paul Wallace Greencastle David Walpole Milltown Seamus Ward Laytown & Bettystown Don Weekes Malone Brian Whitaker Elm Park John Williams Castle Mark Windebank Portstewart Nigel Woods Bangor Myles Worth Corballis Links

6 2. CHAMPIONSHIP WAITING LIST No 1 Nick Beale Milltown 8 No 2 James Young Lahinch 8 No 3 Laurence Cushen The Heath 8.2 No 4 Paul Cooley Portstewart 8.3 No 5 Fergus Moriarty Thurles 8.4 No 6 Liam Adams The Heath 8.5 No 7 Jerry Crowley The Island 8.5 No 8 Paul Fogarty Moate 8.5 No 9 Colin Bell Malone 8.8 No 10 Joe O'Grady K Club 8.8 No 11 Tony Goode Lucan 8.9 No 12 Brian Farrell Greenore 9 No 13 Frank McGowan Athlone 9 No 14 Colm McCarroll north-west 9.3 No 15 G A Finn Cork 9.4 No 16 Tom Campion Athlone 9.5 No 17 Pat Shields Hollystown 9.7 No 18 David Lindsay Strandhill 9.7 No 19 John McGrath Newcastle West 9.7 No 20 Terry Buckley Portmarnock 9.8 No 21 Albert Hogg Carrick-on-Shannon 10 No 22 Vincent O'Rourke Naas 10 No 23 John Judd Roganstown 10.1 No 24 Noel Gormley Dungannon 10.5 No 25 Liam Treacy Headfort 10.5 No 26 Peter O'Flanagan Woodbrook 10.8 No 27 E. John Bourke Castle 11.1 No 28 James Kennedy Balcarrick 11.8 No 29 Tadg Mannion Athlone 12.2 No 30 Raymond Fagan Athlone 13.1 No 31 Gerry Mulholland Antrim 15 No 32 Mick Burke Cahir Park 15.3 No 33 Arthur Bell Greencastle 17.1 No 34 Joe Carney Athlone 18.8 No 35 Norman Bissett Malone 20

7 3. A-Z Information ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Near Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club ANTI-DOPING You are strongly urged to consult Sport Ireland s Wallet Card, which contains a brief guide to antidoping. 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: or Completed forms, if required, must be sent direct to: - TUE Secretariat, Sport Ireland, Top Floor, Block A, West End Office Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. BUGGIES Motorised transportation is not permitted in any GUI Championships, except in the case of a genuine disability as defined under the statutes applicable in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Where permission to use a buggy is granted to a competitor, it is the competitor s responsibility to procure the use of the buggy. The Union s full Transportation Policy can be viewed in appendix 2 of the Tournament Conditions Book CLUBHOUSE OPENING The Clubhouse will open at 7am each day during the Championship. Changing room facilities will be available before play. CONDITIONS OF CHAMPIONSHIP The Conditions of this Championship are accessible in the Union s online Tournament Conditions Book Please refer to both the General Rules for National and Provincial Championships and the specific rules of this Championship as both should be read in conjunction with each other. Any pre-championship queries on the conditions may be addressed to the key personnel listed below. 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 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 ed to sarah@leinster.gui.ie). KEY PERSONNELL Championship Convenor John Cullen Competitions Manager Anita Gordon Entries & withdrawals Sarah Carty (sarah@leinster.gui.ie or ) LOCAL RULES The Union s Standardised Tournament Local Rules are contained in Appendix 4 of the Union s online Tournament Conditions Book. Additional local rules will be published on site. PHOTOGRAPHY AND 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 Competitions Manager. Those intending to take photographs at the Championship will be asked to complete a registration form.

8 PACE OF PLAY & READY GOLF 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 the Tournament Conditions Book). It is essential that all familiarise themselves with the procedures, shot timings and penalties that are applicable under this condition. The Championship Committee encourages players to play Ready Golf in all Stroke Play rounds. Simply put, "ready golf" means that each golfer within a group hits when ready provided it is safe to do so. Examples of Ready Golf include: Hitting a shot when safe to do so if a player farther away faces a difficult shot and takes time to assess options. Shorter hitters playing first from the tee or fairway if longer hitters have to wait. Hitting a tee shot if the person with the honour is delayed in being ready to play. Hitting a shot before helping someone to look for a lost ball. Putting out even if it means standing close to someone else s line. Hitting a shot if a person who has just played from a greenside bunker is still farthest from the hole but is delayed due to raking the bunker. When a player s ball has gone over the back of a green, any player closer to the hole but chipping from the front of the green should play while the other player is having to walk to their ball and assess their shot. Marking scores upon immediate arrival at the next tee, except that the first player to tee off marks their card immediately after teeing off. PRACTICE The Practice Round will take place on Monday 20 th August Please contact the Pro Shop directly on 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. PRIZE PRESENTATION 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 in the Club House. Competitors are required to register on Day 1. SCHEDULE Round Date(s) Times Notes Practice Round Mon 20 th August Contact Pro Shop directly on Championship Rd 1 Tue 21 st August 7:30am Draws for Rounds 1 & 2 will be published Championship Rd 2 Wed 22 nd August 7:30am on Tuesday 14 th August 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 s and

9 SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT The Golfing Union of Ireland welcomes spectators to all events. All spectators are required to 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 both 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. 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 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.

10 WITHDRAWALS If for any reason you have to withdraw from the Championship, please notify the Competitions Manager at the following contact details: Phone +353 (0) Ext. 2 sarah@leinster.gui.ie Entrants appearing in the Starting List who withdraw prior to the publication of the Draw 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.