Queensland WOMEN S HANDBOOK 2019 WOMEN S TOURNAMENT HANDBOOK Includes information on: 2019 Calendar of Women s Queensland Events 2019 International Bowl 2019 Qld Golf Foundation Brooch 2019 Gertrude McLeod Competition 2019 Gertrude McLeod Winners Event Please note: The Divisions for all Queensland Events (including Women s Handbook Events) are based on the players Golf Australia (GA). Golf Australia- Queensland PO Box 50 RBH, HERSTON QLD 4006 Phone: (07) 3252 8155 Email: info@golf.org.au Website: http://www.golf.org.au/queensland
Contents Calendar of Queensland Events (applicable to female golfers) Page 2 International Bowl Competition Page 5 Played at Club during June/July (recommended dates only) Entries Close 6 September 2019 Queensland Golf Foundation Brooch Page 7 Played at Club on six (6) days specified by Club Entries Close 6 September 2019 Gertrude McLeod Competition Page 9 (Entries to determine overall State Winners) Played between 1 March 2019 and 31 August 2019 at Home Clubs STROKE ROUNDS ONLY Entries Close 6 September 2019 Gertrude McLeod Winners Event Page 10 ( for the Winners at Club level who are able to attend and play in the Annual Event) (venue tbc) Monday 16 September 2019 18 Hole Stroke event Entry Fee to be paid by Club Entries Close 4 September 2019 Credit Card Payment Form Page 13 For further details on the above events please read the enclosed Event documentation. All other entry forms will be available on our website approximately 10 to 12 weeks prior to the event: http://www.golf.org.au/queensland
Calendar of Queensland Events (applicable to female golfers) Start Date Finish Date Event Venue Sunday 24 March Sunday 24 March Women's Foursomes Championship Wynnum Golf Club Friday 20 April Sunday 22 April Queensland Indigenous Championship Murgon Golf Club Monday 13 May Wednesday 15 May Queensland Women's Country Championship Bundaberg and Bargara Golf Clubs Saturday 15 June Sunday 16 June Women's Sand Green Championship Mitchell Golf Club Tuesday 2 July Friday 5 July Queensland Girl's Amateur Carbrook Golf Club Sunday 21 July Thursday 25 July Senior Women's & Mid Amateur Championship Maroochy River Golf Club Sunday 25 August Tuesday 27 August Queensland Women's Stroke Play Championship Gailes Golf Club Thursday29 August Sunday 23 September Monday 16 September Friday 30 August Tuesday 25 September Monday 16 September Queensland Women's Amateur Championship Katherine Kirk Classic Gertrude McLeod Winners Event Gailes Golf Club Maroochy River Golf Club Maroochy River Golf Club Entry forms will be available on our website approximately 10 to 12 weeks prior to the event www.golf.org.au/queensland IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES FOR EVENTS LISTED IN THIS BOOKLET 2
Lodgement of Entries & Payment of Fees Entries will not be accepted at Golf Australia- Queensland for any event unless accompanied by the applicable entry fee. Payment may be made by cheque or credit card. A form for credit card details can be found at the back of this booklet. Please photocopy as required and attach to entry forms. Online entry will also be available.- www.golf.org.au/queensland International Bowl This event is played in three divisions in conjunction with three stroke rounds in your Club competition, during the months of June and July. An entry fee is applicable to each participant at Club level, and this allows the player to return a card on each of the programmed days. The lowest single nett score in relation to the DSR of the course on the day determines the winner in each Division. The winner of each Division at Club level receives an International Bowl Brooch. (Read conditions of Play under International Bowl Competition.) Scorecards are now not required as fees have been increased slightly to allow all ties to be awarded joint winners. Proceeds from the International Bowl will be donated to the Qld Golf Foundation. The Qld Golf Foundation, the fundraising arm of Golf Australia- Queensland, works to increase the number of people playing golf in Queensland through implementing new programs and initiatives for children, women and in clubs. The proceeds from the International Bowl will help the Foundation provide even more opportunity for people in Queensland to play our great game. Qld Golf Foundation Brooch This event is played in 3 divisions over 6 stroke rounds, as arranged by Clubs. An entry fee is applicable. As the event has a closing date of 6 September 2019, it is advisable to complete this event in the month prior. It is suggested that this event be played in conjunction with your Club s Monthly Medal rounds from March to August. The winner of each division at Club level receives a Queensland Golf Foundation Brooch, and this is determined by calculating which player has returned the best three nett scores over the period. Best nett is determined in relation to the DSR. (Read Conditions of Play under Qld Golf Foundation Brooch). Scorecards are now not required as fees have been increased slightly to allow all ties to be awarded joint winners. Proceeds from the Qld Golf Foundation Brooch will be donated to the Qld Golf Foundation. The Qld Golf Foundation, the fundraising arm of Golf Australia- Queensland, works to increase the number of people playing golf in Queensland through implementing new programs and initiatives for children, women and in clubs. The proceeds from the International Bowl will 3
help the Foundation provide even more opportunity for people in Queensland to play our great game. Gertrude McLeod Competition This event is played at Club level (no entry fee required) over the period 1 March to 31 August. Scores recorded in STROKE ROUNDS ONLY are eligible. The winner of each division is determined by calculating which player has returned the best three nett scores over the period. Best nett is determined in relation to the DSR. After scores have been collated and the form returned to Golf Australia- Queensland, a State winner in each Division is determined. Entries close at Golf Australia- Queensland on 6 September 2019. These winners are usually announced at the winner s event held annually for those ladies who have won their division at Club level. Scorecards are now not required as fees have been increased slightly to allow all ties to be awarded joint winners. Gertrude McLeod Winners Event Please Note: This is an optional event, and if your Club Division winners wish to play, the Club must complete the separate entry form, pay the entry fees, and forward to Golf Australia- Queensland BEFORE the closing date (6 September 2019) for this event. Club Winners are eligible for this event. No substitutions accepted. (Read Conditions of Competition under Gertrude McLeod Winners Event 2019) 4
CONDITIONS: International Bowl Competition 2019 The International Bowl Competition is open to all women golfers who hold an GA Australian and who are members of a club affiliated with Golf Australia- Queensland. The competition is an 18-hole Stroke to be played in three divisions at Club Level during the months of June and July on three (3) days previously nominated by the Club Committee. Please note: The Divisions are as below and are based on the players GA. The Divisions are: Division 1 (0-20) Division 2 (20.1-27) Division 3 (27.1-45.4) The lowest single nett score in relation to the DSR of the course on the day of play determines winners in each division at Club level. TROPHIES: State winners in each Division (the three players with the lowest nett score in relation to the DSR in their Division) will be awarded with a trophy and prize voucher. Golf Australia- Queensland Prize Vouchers will be awarded to the winners of each Division in each District. A brooch is available for the Club winner in each Division in which club competitions are played cost to club is $5.50 (incl GST) per brooch. ENTRY FEE: An Entry Fee of $3.50 (incl GST) per player who participates in the Club event entitles a player to return a card in each of the three (3) nominated rounds. The winners names and all relevant information are to be entered on the enclosed entry form and forwarded with all entrance fees to: Golf Australia- Queensland PO Box 50 RBH, HERSTON QLD 4006 CLOSING DATE 6 September 2019 5
International Bowl Competition 2019 ENTRY FORM TAX INVOICE - ABN 54 118 151 894 This document will be a tax invoice for GST purposes when you make your payment. CLUB DISTRICT No. of players entered @ $3.50 per player = $ No. of brooches required @ $5.50 per brooch = $ Payment to be enclosed Please DO NOT detach DIVISION 1 (GA H caps 0 20) TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ FULL NAME.. CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use DIVISION 2 (GA H caps 20.1 27) FULL NAME.. CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use DIVISION 3 (GA H caps 27.1 45.4) FULL NAME.. CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use ENTRIES CLOSE 6 September 2019. Full Payment must accompany Entry Form. 6
CONDITIONS: Queensland Golf Foundation Brooch 2019 Aggregate of the best THREE (3) Nett Scores of Six (6) STROKE ROUNDS ONLY of 18-holes, to be played on days arranged by Clubs. Best Nett is determined in relation to the DSR of each day of play. Clubs may nominate six (6) midweek and six (6) weekend days. Brooches are available for each Division in which Club s competitions are played. MAXIMUM ONE (1) only per division per Club. All rounds to be played on current daily handicaps. Ties to be decided by a stroke play-off on current daily handicap. Please note: The Divisions are as below and are based on the players GA. Player Changing Divisions In the event of a player changing divisions, the result will be determined in the division in which the two best of the three cards is recorded. TROPHIES: Club winners in each of three (3) divisions receive a Queensland Golf Foundation Brooch purchased by the Club. State winners in each division to receive a Trophy Voucher. ENTRY FEE: The fee is $3.50 (incl GST). All entry fees must be sent to Golf Australia- Queensland Inc, plus the cost of brooches ordered ($5.50 per brooch incl GST). 7
Queensland Golf Foundation Brooch 2019 ENTRY FORM TAX INVOICE - ABN 54 118 151 894 This document will be a tax invoice for GST purposes when you make your payment. CLUB DISTRICT No of players entered @ $3.50 per player = $ No. of brooches required @ $5.50 per brooch = $ Payment to be enclosed TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ DIVISION 1 (GA H caps 0 20) 3 scores in Division 1 or 2 Scores in Division 1 & 1 in Division 2 FULL NAME...CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use DIVISION 2 (GA H caps 20.1 27) 3 scores in Division 2 or 2 Scores in Division 2 and 1 other FULL NAME.. CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use DIVISION 3 (GA H caps 27.1 45.4) Division 2 3 scores in Division 3 or 2 Scores in Division 3 and 1 in FULL NAME.. CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use Please forward Entry Fees and Brooch costs by 6 September 2019 to: Golf Australia- Queensland PO Box 50 RBH, HERSTON QLD 4006 8
Gertrude McLeod Competition 2019 This Form is to determine the State winners in each Division CONDITIONS: The winner shall be the player with the best three (3) nett STROKE scores returned between 1 March and 31 August, 2019 at the one Club, in Women s CLUB competition, which is the main stroke event of the day. Best Nett scores are determined in relation to the DSR of each day of play. In the final results scores, DSR must be shown. The competition will be played in three (3) GA Divisions: Div 1(0-20) Div 2 (20.1-27) Div3 (27.1-45.4). A tie will be decided by the next best card. TROPHIES: Vouchers for the overall State winners in each Division. PLAYERS CHANGING DIVISIONS: In the event of a player changing Divisions, the result will be determined in the Division where two of the best three cards are recorded. NO ENTRY FEE IS PAYABLE. Please Note: THIS IS NOT THE WINNERS EVENT ENTRY FORM Separate Entry Form enclosed. DIVISION 1 (GA H caps 0 20) 3 scores in Division 1 or 2 Scores in Division 1 & 1 in Division 2 FULL NAME.. CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use DIVISION 2 (GA H caps 20.1 27) 3 scores in Division 2 or 2 Scores in Division 2 & 1 other FULL NAME.. CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use DIVISION (GA H caps 27.1 45.4) 3 scores in Division 3 or 2 Scores in Division 3 & 1 in Division 2 FULL NAME.. CLUB Date GA Gross Daily Nett DSR Office Use Please forward Nominations by 6 September 2019 9
Gertrude McLeod Winners Event 2019 Maroochy River Golf Club Monday 16 September 2019 Entries Close: Wednesday 4 September 2019 This prestigious event is open to all Clubs, which have competed in the annual Gertrude McLeod Competition. the WINNERS of the Gertrude McLeod Competition at Club level in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 are invited to participate in an 18-HOLE STROKE EVENT to play for the Gertrude McLeod Perpetual trophy in each division. The Club s nominated players in all divisions are eligible to be entered in the NETT TEAMS EVENT with two (2) scores to count. Clubs may nominate an additional representative (Different Division) if only one nominated. Each club is to nominate their players and pay the entry fees. Travel & Accommodation costs to participate in this event are the Player s and/or Club s responsibility $20.00 PER PLAYER (inc GST, Green Fees) THE CLUB MUST NOTIFY WINNERS OF THEIR ENTRY INTO THE EVENT Conditions of Play 1. THE WINNERS EVENT: The Winners event will be played over 18 holes at Maroochy River Golf Club on Monday 16 th September 2019. 2. MATCH COMMITTEE: A Match Committee (Committee), appointed by Golf Australia- Queensland, shall have sole management and control of the event. The Committee reserves the right to: (a) fix and/or alter starting times, (b) in the event of bad weather, or for any other reason, either shorten the contest or fix another date/venue, (c) vary any condition should they deem it advisable, (d) reject any entry without assigning any reason therefore. The decisions of the Committee will be final in all matters and in the absence of a full Committee, such members as may be present at the time may give a decision, and any such decision shall be deemed to be a decision of the full Committee. 3. ENTRIES: a. This Event is open to all women golfers who possess an Australian Women s handicap, who have won their Club s annual Gertrude McLeod Competition GA Div 1 (0-20), Div 2 (20.1-27) and Div 3 (27.1-45.4). b. Players will play in the division in which they qualified and will play off their current Daily handicap. c. The prescribed nomination fee of $20.00 per player (incl. GST) must be paid when submitting the nomination form. d. Nominations are accepted at face value, on the basis that information contained therein is correct, and up to date. Should this subsequently be proven not to be the case, Golf Australia- Queensland reserves the right to deem any competitor ineligible at any time prior to or during the Event. Online entry will also be available.- www.golf.org.au/queensland 4. HANDICAPS: All players are to play off their Current Daily in the winner s event. Players must have proof of their exact GA handicap. 5. SUBSTITUTION: No substitutes are allowed 6. PUBLICITY: Golf Australia- Queensland arranges publicity before, during and/or after this Event. It is a condition of entry that all players assent to references to them, and pictures of them in practice and play being published via any medium (including the internet). 7. PRIVACY: Golf Australia- Queensland may retain the personal details (i.e. name, address, handicap) of entrants in this Event on its records. The purpose of doing so is such that information on other future events conducted by Golf Australia- Queensland (or other parties) can be forwarded as deemed appropriate by Golf Australia- Queensland. This information will not be available to any 10
other organisation. Any person may have their details removed from this database by phoning Golf Australia- Queensland on (07) 3252 8155. 8. DRESS REGULATIONS: Players and Caddies must comply with the dress regulations of the host club. 9. RULES: The Rules of Golf as adopted by the R & A Rules Limited will apply together with the Golf Australia Hard Card and any supplementary Local Rules as are approved by the Committee. 10. COURSE MARKERS: During practice or during the Event a player shall not place on the course, or cause to be placed on the course, any artificial marker or other device designed to indicate course measurements. A player in breach of this condition shall be disqualified. 11. DRAW AND STARTING TIMES: A draw for the day's play will be published. Players shall start at the time and in the order arranged by the Committee. Rule 6-3a provides "The player must start at the time established by the Committee." The penalty for breach of Rule 6-3a is, if the player arrives at his starting point, ready to play, within five minutes of his starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at the first hole in stroke play. Otherwise, the penalty for breach of this Rule is disqualification. Exception: Where the Committee determines that exceptional circumstances have prevented a player from starting on time, there is no Penalty. 12. BALL: It will be obligatory for all competitors in the Event to play with a ball which is named in the current R&A and/or USGA Approved Lists. Copies of these lists are available from www.randa.org. Penalty: Disqualification. 13. USE OF MOTORISED VEHICLE: There is no restriction on the use of motorised vehicles for this Event. 14. DISTANCE-MEASURING DEVICES: Please note that the specimen local rule on page 136 will be in effect for this competition. 15. MOBILE PHONES: The use of mobile phones by players and/or caddies during the play of any competition round is prohibited. Serious breaches of etiquette may result in disqualification. 16. PACE OF PLAY: Rule 6-7 will be strictly enforced. A Pace of Play Schedule and description of applicable penalties for breaching this schedule will be supplied to competitors prior to tee-off. 17. DRUG TESTING: All competitors are subject to drug testing by the Australian Sports Drug Agency for banned substances as laid down in Golf Australia's Doping Policy - endorsed by Golf Australia- Queensland. Any competitor infringing this policy or refusing to take a test, may be disqualified. 18. TIES: All ties will be determined by applying the Australian Count Back System. 19. PROTESTS: Protests must be lodged in writing with the Committee no later than 5 minutes after the conclusion of the player's round. 20. TROPHIES: Trophies will be awarded to the nett winner and runner-up, and gross winner of the following categories: Division 1, 2 and 3. Trophies will also be awarded to the nett winners of the Club Teams Event. Players will be eligible to receive one (1) trophy only (excluding the teams event). 11
Gertrude McLeod Winners Event Maroochy River Golf Club Monday 16 September 2019. TAX INVOICE - ABN 54 118 151 894 This document will be a tax invoice for GST purposes when you make your payment. CLUB NAME DIVISION 1 (0 20) COMPETITORS FULL NAME: PHONE: SIGNATURE OF COMPETITOR: GA H CAP: GOLFLINK NUMBER: EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS (IF UNDER 18): SIGNATURE OF PARENT/ GUARDIAN (IF UNDER 18): Name: Phone: DIVISION 2 (20.1 27) COMPETITORS FULL NAME: PHONE: SIGNATURE OF COMPETITOR: GA H CAP: GOLFLINK NUMBER: EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS (IF UNDER 18): SIGNATURE OF PARENT/ GUARDIAN (IF UNDER 18): Name: Phone: DIVISION 3 (27.1 45.4) COMPETITORS FULL NAME: PHONE: SIGNATURE OF COMPETITOR: GA H CAP: GOLFLINK NUMBER: EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS (IF UNDER 18): SIGNATURE OF PARENT/ GUARDIAN (IF UNDER 18): Name: Phone: Entry Fee Players @ $ 20.00 inc GST per player = $... Clubs will automatically enter the free Teams Event Send to: Golf Australia- Queensland, PO Box 50 RBH, HERSTON QLD 4006 ENTRIES CLOSE Wednesday 4 September 2019 12
TAX INVOICE - ABN 54 118 151 894 This document will be a tax invoice for GST purposes when you make your payment. Event: Amount: $. Payment Options: (Please Circle) Visa Card Master Card Credit Card Holders Name: Credit Card Number: Expiry Date: CCV: Signature: Please copy, complete copy and attach to entry form as required. Please keep this form as original as it may be needed for more than one event. 13
2018 International Bowl and Queensland Golf Foundation Brooch Winners Gertrude McLeod Winners Division 1 Tub Ingall Warwick -11 Division 2 Michelle Stinton Emerald Lakes -17 Division 3 Chloe Armstrong Townsville -17 GQ Brooch-State Winners Division 1 Tele Leusogi Ipswich -6 Division 2 Christine Wright Redcliffe -5 Division 3 Barbara Hucker Mt Warren Park -5 International Bowl-State Winners Division 1 Di Porter Noosa Golf Club -5 Division 2 Janet Plumb Emerald Lakes -6 c/b Division 3 Shirley Whitehouse Emerald Lakes -6 International Bowl -District Winners Brisbane and District Ladies Golf Association Division 1 Rosita Van Kuilenburg McLeod Saturday -4 Division 2 Margaret Leslie Wynnum -5 Division 3 Eve Pelan McLeod Saturday -4 Downs & South Western District Ladies Golf Association Division 1 Colleen Hall City -3 Division 2 Trish Harding Toowoomba -5 Division 3 Kathy Fenton Oakey -4 Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Far North Queensland Ladies District Golf Association NA NA NA Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Golf Central Highlands NA NA NA Golf Central Queensland Division 1 Jocelyn Lederhose Yeppoon -3 c/b Division 2 Sherril Murphy Yeppoon -2 Division 3 Janet Gull North Rockhampton -3 Golf North Queensland Division 1 Desma Wojciechowski Lavarack 0 Division 2 Elizabeth Tillack Lavarack 1 Division 3 Julie Lettice Lavarack -3 14
Golf Wide Bay Division 1 Marilyn Allen Burrum District 8 Division 2 Barbara Brian Burrum District 2 Division 3 NA Sunshine Coast Burnett & District Women's Golf Division 1 Di Porter Noosa -5 Division 2 Jean Beasley Noosa -6 Division 3 Carol Avotins Tin Can Bay -2 Women's Golf Gold Coast Division 1 Valda McIver Burleigh -3 cb Division 2 Janet Plumb Emerald Lakes -6 Division 3 Shirely Whitehouse Emerald Lakes -6 Moreton District Division 1 Lorna Burns Sandy Gallop Saturday -3 Division 2 Lorraine Edwards Sandy Gallop Tuesday -2 Division 3 Robyn Flashman Sandy Gallop Tuesday -1 15