Jamega Pro Golf Tour Policy Document
All players please note: Skycaddies and bushnells can be used but not if slope fitted.

Membership
Event Entry
Tournament Field
Tournament Format
Tee Times
Tour Schedule
Prize Money/Prizes
Order of Merit
Entry Procedure
Closing Dates For Entries
Registration

Tournament Withdrawls
Membership and Tournament Fees
Players Responsibilities
Player's and Caddie's Attire
Buggies and Trolleys
Mobile Phones
Media/Sponsors
Slow Play
Appeals Procedures
Suspension of Play
Course Unfit For Play

• Tour membership is open to all Professional Golfers.
• Jamega Golf Tour reserves the right to refuse any membership application.
• To obtain membership a completed application form together with the appropriate fee, payable either by cheque, Credit/Debit card (either by phone or online), or phone 01793 525957/07910 562 735 for assistance (see our Fees and Payments page for further information).
• Membership fees can also be paid in cash at the players first event, on practice day only. Please call first to confirm entry.
• No refunds will be given if a Member resigns or is banned.

• The Jamega Tour is open to all declared Professional Golfers.
• Category 1 Amateurs please call for information on eligibility.
• Entry to each event will be on a first come first served basis however members who have entered the preceding event or paid for several events in advance will be given the option for automatic entry.

• 36 holes Stroke play over 2 days played in 2 or 3 balls and will be played in accordance with The Rules Of Golf as prescribed by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Local rules will apply at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

• The Field size is limited.
• Based on first come, first served basis.
• Fields restricted to either 90, 120 or 140 entries.
• Further details can be given on request.

• Tee Time preference for the first round, early or late, will be given on request by the player, whenever possible. Tee times for the final day will be based on the leader board with the leading players going out last.

• As per the website www.jamegatour.co.uk

• The Prize Fund for the event will be available for all competitors the day prior to the tournament.
• For the 2008 season there is a minimum 1st prize of £1,500 and a prize fund minimum of £3,500.
• In the event of a tie, the result will be determined by a sudden death play off. All runners up will be deemed to have come second and the place money and order of merit points divided equally between them.
• The top 3 positions will be paid out on the last day of the event, all other places will be paid by cheque and posted first class, the next day. Overseas players please note,basic UK tax will be deducted at source, we have a duty to forward all such monies directly to the tax office. 

• Points will be awarded relative to the prize fund allocated.
• Therefore a prize of £1,500 is equivalent to 1,500 points.
• Points are accumulated over the season.

Please submit your name and membership number at either:

• The Tournament Office (for next event).
• Via the website or by telephone on 01793 525957 or 07910 562 735
• Cheques must be made payable to: Jamega Tour Ltd and sent to our Head Office at, 122 Commercial Road, Swindon, Wilts. SN1 5PL.
• Credit card payments can be made online or by telephone on 01793 525957 or 07910 562 735
• The draw will be made prior to the event and will be published on the website.

• Entries will be taken up to 6.00pm on the Friday prior to each event. However as entries are limited, entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
• Confirmation of entry must made by 2.00pm on practice day, in person, by phone or text.

• Players must register at the Tournament Office at least 15 minutes before their Tee Off time.
• Players failing to register may be withdrawn from the tournament. Appeals subject to Jamega's discretion.
• A player is fully registered when Jamega Tour has received all fees which are to paid in full before teeing up on the first day.

• Any player who fails to give at least 48 hours notice prior to withdrawing from a tournament, will be fined £50.
• This fine must be paid before any future entry will be accepted.
• Players withdrawing giving at least 48 hours notice will receive a full refund of entry fees.
• Fines are at the discretion of The Jamega Tour.

• Membership costs are published on the website.
• Temporary Members must pay their fees in cash or by Credit Card on practice day, before commencement of play.
• All entry fees must be paid either by Credit/Debit card, cheque with a cheque guarantee card or by cash PRIOR TO TEEING OFF ON THE FIRST DAY. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have not paid you will not play.
• A player will lose his playing rights and membership if he resigns, fails to pay any membership fees due, or behaves in an un-professional manner according to our code of practice.

• To abide by the Rule and etiquette of Golf.
• To ensure speed of play.
• To report to the Starter and be ready to play at least 10 minutes before his allotted tee time. If the player is late and not ready to play when called he maybe disqualified. Note: The official, on-course-clocks, are deemed to be the official time.
• To observe the one ball rule.
• Jamega generally negotiates courtesy of the course but it's the players responsibility to contact the course (in advance) to arrange a practice round.

• The proper on course attire is required at all times.
• The wearing of Jeans, Shorts or Collarless vests is not permitted.
• Soft spikes are preferred by all host courses.
• Players must ensure that their caddies observe the dress code.
• Caddies must wear "trainer" type footwear only, not spikes. (Caddies may wear tailored shorts.)

• Buggies are not allowed however players may use powered or pull  trollies.

• The use of mobile phones is prohibited on the Golf Course during Tournament play, except, as laid down in the local rules.
• Failure to abide by this code will result in disqualification.
• We would also respectfully ask players not to use their mobile telephones in the clubhouse, on the practice tee or during practice rounds.

• Please respect the Tour and Sponsors when dealing with the media.
• If you have any grievance with The Jamega Tour please discuss it with the Directors first

• It is a requirement that all groups keep pace with the preceeding group, NOT just to keep ahead of the group behind!!
• Unless there is a mitigating circumstance i.e. a ruling is required (in which case the group behind should be called through). Then the following will apply.

   

• One bad time: Warning from official.

• Two bad times: One stroke penalty.

• Three bad times: Two-stroke penalty.
• Four bad times: Disqualification.

   

  Timings will be as follows:
• Timing will commence when a group is out of position i.e. more than one hole behind the group ahead.
• The player first to play an approach shot (which includes a par 3 tee shot, chip or putt) has 50 seconds in which to execute his shot.
• The second or third players have 40 seconds in which to execute their shots.
• Timing will start when the player is deemed to be ready to play.
• If these timings are exceeded then the player will be given a bad time.

• Any appeal regarding penalties must be referred to the Tournament Director immediately after the round is completed and before the card is signed.
• Tournament closure. The tournament is deemed to have closed 30 minutes after the last group have left the registration area.
• In all cases the Tournament Directors decision is final.

• In the event of play being suspended due to thunderstorm / electrical activity, signalled by 1 long blast on the klaxon, then immediately mark your ball and seek the nearest area of shelter.
• Resumption of play will be signalled by 2 long blasts on the klaxon.
• If play has to be suspended for any other reason, signalled by 2 short blasts on the klaxon then players may choose either:

  To mark the ball, or finish the hole currently in play.
  All players must then report directly to the Tournament Registration Office.
  Not until the players have been given permission, may play resume.

• In the event of a Tournament being cancelled due to adverse weather conditions the Tour will try to find an alternative venue. This however cannot be guaranteed.
• We will do all in our power to replace any cancelled event.
• 18 holes must be completed as a minimum by all competitors in order for an event to have been staged.