Notification » 8th. Vallarta Golf Cup

The organization committee and the sponsors of the 8th Vallarta Golf Cup cordially invite the first 72 players (36teams) to participate in this prestigious event, that will take place on the 15th of November 2009 at the Vista Vallarta Golf Club (Tom Weiskpof course).

Players
Men and women amateur golfers that have a registered handicap are eligible to participate in the tournament. You can corroborate your handicap using: credentials from your local federation, GHIN card or a letter stating your handicap signed by your club’s professional.
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to verify the handicap and make adjustments for the right to participate in the competition.

Tournament Format
2 men Best-Ball 80% handicap (one category)

The winning pair will participate in the Internation Final of Infogolf Tour and the pair receiving second place will participate in the Mexican National Final of the Golf Channel Latin American Championship 2009-2010 (with the respective official programs) on the assigned dates and golf courses.

Your place is not transferable if unable to attend

Starting Times

15th of November 12:00 p.m. Tom Weiskopt Golf Course

Tee Exits for the Tournament

• Blue Tees: 0-7 handicap (including professionals)
• White Tees: Gentlemen and seniors 8 handicap and over
• Red Tees: Ladies in all categories

If a member of the team arrives late, he/she will be able to join his/her teammate at whichever hole he/she is playing. If the hole is in play, it must be completed by the player who started the play, using only his/ her score for that hole and the previous holes played.

Rules
The tournament will be played under the current USGA rules adopted by the FMG(Mexican Golf Federation), the rules of the competition and the local rules of the course. In case of a rule controversy, the decision of the Committee will be unquestionable and will have the power to make any changes that are considered necessary for the convenience of the tournament. The players of this tournament accept these rules.

Score Cards
The players will be responsible to write down their individual gross score. All the calculations concerning handicap and best-ball will be taken care of by the Committee

All score cards should be presented at the committee office no later than 15 minutes after the tournament is finished, with signatures of the pair and at least one signature of any opposing player at the Infogolf office. Also score cards with any corrections or that aren’t the official tournament score card will be disqualified.

The official tournament score card is the only means to determine the results. Any real-time score boards are only for information purposes.

Slow Play
The responsibility of every player is to maintain a normal rhythm of play. If a team is playing slow, a rules marshal will extend them a warning. If any pair or group receives 3 warnings, they will be penalized according to tournament rules.

Tie Breaks
In the event of a tie, the tie breaker will be comparing the net score of both teams, starting with the toughest hole until there is a winner. If there is a stalemate, the pair with the lowest HCP will win.

Etiquette
Any unsportsman-like conduct will be sanctioned according to the rules of golf. Any physical or verbal abuse to another player or any person of the Committee will result in automatic disqualification.

Handicaps
The registered handicaps will be taken into account by the Golf Federal Association (FMG, AGVM or a regional organization) at the time of telephone registration or when you arrive at the club. The players will be registered and any scores that don’t correspond to the handicap declared by the player will be reviewed and adjusted as sanctioned by the rules and all decisions will be final.

Adjustment System
The handicap of any player whose net score exceeds the allowable limit under par set by the organizing committee will be adjusted according to the rules of the Tour and consequently the player’s score will be recalculated with the new handicap. The new score and decision of the Rules Committee will be final.

Trophies
Trophies for the first three pairs are by SWING  VALLARTA. A sculpture in bronze, designed by sculptor Octavio González, recognized by INFOGOLF TOUR and recognized by LATIN AMERICAN GOLF CHANNEL CHAMPIONSHIP

Prizes
The prizes will be cumulative at all times

Hole in one

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Trophies for the first three pairs are by SWING  VALLARTA. A sculpture in bronze, designed by sculptor Octavio González, recognized by INFOGOLF TOUR and recognized by LATIN AMERICAN GOLF CHANNEL CHAMPIONSHIP

All those players who land on the green with their first hit on holes 3,7,13 and 15 will participate in the raffle with the same number of opportunities to win a new model car at the Awards Dinner.

Raffle
There will be large prizes like these at the awards ceremony

• Golf Titlist articles (woods, putters)
• Golf Titlist golf bags
• Italian products compliments of GM Imports
• Office products (multifunctionals, copiers)
• Private mini tournament at Gran Reserva Country Club
• Nivada watches
• Stays at Fiesta Americana
• Stays at Premio Club Regina
• Stays at Premio Grupo Brisas
• Golf Modular discount certificates
• 1 Panasonic Flat Screen
• 1 Swan feathered Dubet
• 2 Swan feathered pillows
• Many More prizes...

Suspension of Tournament:
In case of inclement weather the tournament will be suspended and the winner will be determined on the team that shoots a better score according to par on the least amount of holes played by any team.

Conditions to be eligible for the final
To be able to participate in the international final, the winning pair should have their handicaps registered and actualized by the golf federation (FMG, AGVM or regional organization) no less than 2 months before the date of the competition. If one player of the team cannot attend the final, the other player will be able to go and the Committee will assign a partner to that person (he/she cannot take someone else).

Benefits of the INFOGOLF AMERICA TOUR INTERNATION FINAL

• Hotel accommodations in a shared room with your partner at the hotel designated by the Tour officials.
• Tournament Green Fees
• Welcome Cocktail
• Award Dinner
• All transportation expenses will be covered by the players

Benefits of LATIN AMERICAN GOLF CHANNEL FINAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

• Right to Tournament Green Fees
• Right to awards food and sponsored beverages
• Trophies or awards for the first places
• Winner of your category will participate in the Panama International Final April 14- 16, 2010

SCHEDULE

14th November
7:30 PM - Player Registration at Restaurant La Leche

15th November - Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf Course
11:00 AM - Player registration at club house.
12:00 PM - Shotgun Start.
6:00 PM -  Finalization of rounds of golf Hole 19- award ceremony and closure

Tournament Cost
$1,500 for individuals or $3000 per pair (Prices in Pesos)

The Tournament Includes:

- 18 hole tournament golf at Vista Vallarta Club
- Lunch, snacks, beer and soda during the tournament
- Paticipating foods and beverages
- Get together at the end of the tournament

Participation
The Golf committee reserves the right to refuse the participation of any player without any other responsibility than returning the tournament fee. If a player is disqualified there will be no refunds.

The Committee reserves the right to make any modifications at any moment before or during the event.  Rules Committee will resolve any situation that presents any kind of dispute concerning the rules and prizes during the tournament. All decisions will be final.

All recommendations, notes, conditions to the prizes that players will receive during registration or publications around the club house are part of these rules.

Rules Committee
It will be integrated by the Infogolf Tour

gerencia@vallartagolf.com

www.vallartagolf.com