2016 Lombard Trophy

Conditions of Entry
1. Conditions of Play
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
The Lombard Trophy is a four-ball stroke play team competition open
to all Golf Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland that are affiliated to their
relevant National or County Golf Union and currently engage an
eligible PGA Professional.
Each eligible club is invited to enter a team into The Lombard Trophy.
Each team is a side and comprises an eligible PGA Professional and
qualifying amateur as defined in 2.
The Lombard Trophy is a four-ball stroke play competition. It is a
condition of entry that both members of the side must be present and
able to contribute to the team score during the stipulated round. This
supersedes the provision of Rule 31-2.
(iv) The maximum handicap for competitors in The Lombard Trophy is 24.
Amateurs with higher handicaps may enter and are required to play
off a maximum of 24 at the Club Qualifying Round, Regional Final and
Grand Final. At the Regional Final and Grand Final a 90% handicap
allowance will be granted.
(v)
(vi)
An eligible PGA Professional and amateur may only represent one club
in The Lombard Trophy.
A PGA Professional representing his or her club is liable for disciplinary
action, in accordance with the Association’s Tournament Regulations, if
for example the club fails to return their TEAM CONFIRMATION FORM
to the Association by the due date, withdraws following the closing date
or fails to be represented as required at the presentation of prizes.
2. Club Qualifying Round
(i) Any full handicap 18 hole stroke play competition played on the Club’s
own course can be designated as The Lombard Trophy Club Qualifying
Round.
(ii)
(iii)
Medal or Stableford events may be used for the Club Qualifying
Round. Bogey or Par competitions are not permitted.
Once the date of the Club Qualifying Round has been arranged, the
Club must complete and return the CLUB ENTRY FORM to The PGA
or enter this information online via the participating Members PGA
Players Club Account. This must be completed by close of entry for
each Regional Final. (See Schedule for dates)
(iv) Each amateur competitor is required to pay an entry fee of £2
or in the case of the Republic of Ireland €2.70 based on an exchange
rate of 1.35.
(v)
(vi)
The amateur who returns the best nett score or points total in the
Club Qualifying Round qualifies to represent the Club at the respective
Regional Final.
In the event of a qualifying amateur from the Club Qualifying Round
being unable to compete in the Regional Final for any reason, the
runner-up in the Club Qualifying Round may be substituted. Should
the runner-up be unable to play, the club must work down the results
sheet in order from third position onwards, until a substitute amateur
partner is determined.
(vii) The total of the amateur entry fees, which must be a minimum of £50
or in the case of the Republic of Ireland €67.50 based on an exchange
rate of 1.35 if paying by cheque, should be forwarded to The PGA
along with the TEAM CONFIRMATION FORM, PRESS PUBLICITY
FORM, AMATEUR ENTRY SHEET and FULL RESULTS SHEET prior
to the closing date for the Club’s nominated Regional Final (as detailed
in The Lombard Trophy Schedule). Payment online, via credit/debit
card (excluding Amex) and by cheque is also available.
(viii) If the Club Qualifying Round is abandoned or cancelled The PGA
Tournament Department should be contacted on +44 (0) 1675
468 380 to discuss rearrangement.
3. Regional Finals
(i) Clubs may nominate the Regional Final in which they wish
to participate.
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Entry is limited to 74 teams per Regional Final and will be accepted,
on a first come, first served basis. Adjustments to field sizes and
entries are at the discretion of The PGA and can be amended at
any time.
The Regional Finals are decided over 18 holes unless conditions
require the number of holes to be reduced as per PGA Tournament
Regulations.
In the event of a tie, winners will be decided by a card play-off as
follows: the lowest last 9, 6, 3, 1 holes. If a tie still remains the result
will be determined by a match play, hole-by-hole play-off from
the better ball scores recorded on the card starting at the first hole
of the round.
Information for competitors and the draw for starting times will
be sent via e-mail to The PGA Professional approximately two weeks
prior to the Regional Finals. They will also be available from
www.pga.info
The winning team from each Regional Final will qualify for the Grand
Final. Amateurs in the leading three teams receive prizes and these
teams are therefore required to be represented at the presentation.
4. Grand Final
(i) The 2016 Lombard Trophy Grand Final will be a 36 hole four-ball stroke
play event with 18 holes to be played on 22nd and 23rd September
unless playing conditions require this to be altered as per PGA
Tournament Regulations.
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
The field will total 14 teams, comprising the winning pair from each
of the 14 Regional Finals.
In the event of a tie for first place in the Grand Final, a hole-by-hole
play-off will be held, the winning team of which will be champions.
The play-off will commence when possible from hole 1 and continue,
playing the holes in order until a winner is determined. If applicable,
handicap strokes will apply. Teams losing in such a play-off will be
placed according to card play-off results unless performance in the
hole-by-hole play-off determines these positions prior to the
champions being determined. Card play-off, if applicable, will operate
as follows: lowest last 18, 9, 6, 3 and 1 holes. If a tie still remains
the result will be determined by a match play hole-by-hole play-off
from the better ball scores recorded on the card starting at the first
hole of the final round. If still tied, the same procedure will apply
to the round 1 card.
In the event of either the amateur or The PGA Professional of a
winning team at a Regional Final leaving the Club before the Grand
Final, or if the team is unable to participate in the Grand Final, the
team finishing second in the relevant Regional Final will take the
team’s place.
The PGA will provide flights, accommodation and transfers for all
competitors competing in the Grand Final.