HONG KONG OPEN AMATEUR 

& MID-AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 
                                       2011年香港業餘公開錦標賽暨中年業餘錦標賽

DISCOVERY BAY GOLF CLUB 
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11 – 14 OCTOBER 2011 
2011年10月11日至14日

                                                     

Closing date for Entries 

Friday 9 th September 2011 
     報名截止日:2011年9月9日

	
HONG KONG OPEN AMATEUR 

& MID-AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 

DISCOVERY BAY GOLF CLUB 

11 – 14 OCTOBER 2011 
                             2011年香港業餘公開錦標賽暨中年業餘錦標賽

Conditions 比賽條件
1) The Masters Golf Fashion Hong Kong Open Amateur and Mid Amateur Golf Championships 2011 

will be decided by stroke play over four rounds, which will be played in accordance with the Rules 

of Golf as approved by the Royal & Ancient Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by 

      the Tournament Committee. 
      2011香港業餘公開錦標賽暨中年業餘錦標賽為四回合比杆賽，依據R&A頒布之高爾夫規則
和比賽委員會通過之當地規則進行。

2) Competitors will play one round on each 11, 12 and 13 October 2011. The 40 lowest scores over 

these 54 holes and any tying for the 40 th place will qualify for the final 18 holes on 14 October 2011. 
參賽者將在10月11，12及13號各進行一回合, 54洞後取前40名和同桿者將可晉級於14號舉行
的最後一回合。

Please note that a cut will be made after round 1, and any player scoring more than 87 (15 

over par) or more than 11 shots over the leading score, whichever is the higher, will be 

eliminated from the championships. 參賽者若第一回合桿數超過87杆或是多出領先者
超過11杆者,將被要求退賽。

3) In the event of a tie for first place in both the Hong Kong Open Amateur Championship and the 

Hong Kong Open Mid-Amateur Championship, the winner will be decided by a hole by hole play 

off to take place immediately. The play off holes will be decided by the Tournament Director. 
若公開業餘錦標賽的第一名和中年業餘錦標賽第一級的第一名出現同桿時,將立即進行
逐洞延長賽,並由賽務長決定當日延長賽的洞數。

4) All other ties will be decided by a count-back. The winner will be the player or team having the 

lowest gross score over the last 18 holes (then the last 9, last 6, last 3, and last hole; then by holes 1- 

9, 4-9, 7-9 and hole 9). If a tie still arises, the scores of the preceding round will be applied in the 

same way. If a winner is still not determined after the score of the first round is applied, the result 

      will be decided by the toss of a coin. 其他名次同桿則往前推算成績，按照下列順序決定排名：
最後18洞，最後9洞，最後6洞，最後3洞，最後1洞，1-9洞，4-9洞，7-9洞，第9洞。
若仍同桿則比前一回合的成績，順序同上。若比到第一回合成績仍然平手，以丟銅板決定。

5) The specimen conditions in the Rules of Golf (2008 – 2011) are in effect regarding Conforming 

Driver Heads (see pages 141 & 142), Conforming Golf Balls (see page 142) and Time of Starting 

         (see page 143). 
          依照R&A之2008-2011規則，有關合規格木桿桿頭(141-142頁)、合規格的球(142頁)
          、和開球時間(143頁)的規定來執行。

6) Any driver the player carries must have a clubhead, identified by model and loft, that is named on 

         the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A. 每支木桿都必須有桿頭，
標明型號和斜面，為R&A所公佈目前符合規格桿頭目錄所列者。

It is the responsibility of all players to ensure that their driver is listed on the R&A list of 

Conforming Driver heads. 所有選手有義務保證所使用的木桿名列在R&A合規格的目錄上。

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to inspect any driver at any time during the 

tournament. 比賽委員會有權在比賽時隨時檢查木桿。

Penalty for making a stroke with club in breach of condition: Disqualification 

用不合規定的球桿擊球處罰為取消比賽資格。

For details, please visit R&A website at www.randa.org 
詳細規定請上R&A網站www.randa.org查詢。

        7) Players in the Hong Kong Open Amateur Championship may not ride on a motorized cart 
and MUST WALK at all times except when transportation has been authorized by the 
Tournament Committee or a designated Rules Official. Please refer to the Rules of 
Golf (2008 – 2011) page 146. 回合進行時，業餘公開賽的選手必須全程步行，除非經比賽
委員會或裁判授權乘坐車輛。請參考規則146頁。

Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification. 違規者取消比賽資格。

8)Players entering only the Hong Kong Open Mid Amateur Championship Division are 
permitted to ride on golf carts. 只有中年業餘錦標賽選手允許乘坐高爾夫球車。

a)	The use of trolleys or motorized golf carts will be permitted but is not mandatory. 
Competitors in the Hong Kong Open Mid Amateur Division who use a golf cart will 
be charged. No more than two carts per playing group are allowed. Except when 
a shuttle is provided by the Committee or otherwise authorized by a Rules Official 
(see page 146 of the 2008 - 2011 Rules of Golf). 允許使用手推車或電動高爾夫球車
但不強制。中年業餘錦標賽選手使用高爾夫球車每台須收費用。
每一組不得使用兩台以上，除非是大會提供的接駁車，或裁判授權的車輛(規則146頁)。

         b)  Caddies must walk at all times. 桿弟必須全程步行

Penalty for Breach of Condition : 2 strokes penalty
               違規者處罰兩桿。
.

b)	A player may bring his own caddie provided he or she is not a professional golfer.
            選手可自帶桿弟，但不能由職業選手擔任。

Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification.
              違規者取消比賽資格

Players using motorized carts or trolleys should remember that the cart or trolley and everything 
in or on it, even when shared, is the equipment of the player whose ball is involved, except that,
     when the cart is being moved by one of the players sharing it, the cart and everything in it are 
deemed to be the player’s equipment.
        不論使用電動車或手推車，都要牢記放在球車上的任何物品皆視為球員裝備。

      9) If a player arrives late at his starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his 
        starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes, to be added to the 
        score on the first hole. (Players are asked to report to the Starter 10 minutes before their 
       allotted starting time.) 選手若延遲五分鐘以內抵達出發台準備擊球，處罰為2桿，
        算在第一洞成績。(開球前10分鐘要向出發台報到)。

     

Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes: Disqualification. 
        遲到超過五分鐘將取消比賽資格。

      10) During a stipulated round, the use of a mobile phone is regarded as a serious breach 
         of etiquette for which a penalty of disqualification may be imposed. 
         比賽進行時使用手機視為嚴重違反禮儀，違規者可能被取消比賽資格。

      11) During a stipulated round, the use of a distance measuring device is not allowed. 
 
      Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification. 
      比賽進行時不允許使用碼數測量器。違規者取消比賽資格

      12) A copy of the full Pace of Play conditions will be posted at the Tournament Office 
         and will be available on request. 
         擊球速度會公佈於大會辦公室，也可供索取。

     13) Return of Score Cards   繳回記分卡

      Competitors must ensure that they return their score cards to the tournament 
      office within 15 minutes of completing their round. 

      (Penalty for breach of condition: Disqualification) 
        記分卡必須於回合結束15分鐘內繳交，違規者取消比賽資格。

       14) The Tournament Committee may require a player to withdraw from the Championship 
          if it is felt that the player does not have a basic understanding of the Rules of Golf 
          which includes etiquette, or the requisite golfing standard. 
        比賽委員會若覺得有某位選手對高爾夫規則不具備基本認知，包括不懂得禮儀和必備的
        打球標準，可能要求該球員退出比賽。

      The Tournament Committee shall be appointed by the Hong Kong Golf Association and 
      shall consist of: 比賽委員會由香港高協指派，成員包括
       
(a) Hong Kong Golf Association Chairman, Rules (or an authorized deputy) 

(b) Hong Kong Golf Association Chairman, Tournaments (or an authorized deputy) 
(c) The Tournament Director (or an authorized deputy) 

For the purposes of Rule 33-7 a quorum shall consist of any two of the above persons. 
decisions of the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding on all concerned.
      香港高協規則委員會主任委員 (或被授權之代理人)、香港高協比賽委員會主任委員
(或被授權之代理人)、賽務長(或被授權之代理人)。依據R&A規則33-7，法定團體必須包括
上述其中兩人。比賽委員會的各項決定皆為最後的裁決並具有約束力。

15) Breaches of Discipline 違紀行為
A player commits a breach of discipline if he : 以下為球員違紀行為

i) Knowingly fails to comply with the Rules of Golf with an intention of gaining  
an advantage over another player; 故意違反高爾夫規則而對另一名球員佔便宜

ii) Knowingly returns a false score. 故意繳交錯誤計分卡

iii) Verbally threatens any person during the Championship. 比賽期間以口頭威脅他人

iv) Uses abusive or profane language during the Championship; 比賽期間使用不當言語

v) Behaves in a manner detrimental to the good name and reputation of the HKGA; 
            有損香港高爾夫協會名譽之不當行為

vi) Brings the game of golf into disrepute; 有損高爾夫運動精神

vii) Misses a tee time or withdraws from the Championship before its completion without 
providing good and sufficient reason. 錯失開球時間或於比賽結束前退出且無法提供充分理由

viii) Is under the influence of and/or uses drugs prohibited by the WADA anti-doping policy.
            違反禁藥使用政策

The Tournament Committee may in the case of a breach of discipline either disqualify a 
player from the competition or impose such other penalty or reprimand as it deems 
appropriate in the circumstances.
比賽委員會有權在適當的情況下針對違紀之選手作懲處或取消該球員資格。

16) Event Cancellation Policy 取消比賽原則

If the Tournament has to be cancelled due to inclement weather or if the course is 
closed for any reason necessitating cancellation, the following policy regarding the 
refund of entry fees will apply and entries are only accepted on this basis. 
若因天氣惡劣必須取消比賽，或任何原因導致球場關閉而必須取消比賽，
將依下列原則處理退費：

If the event is cancelled prior to any play taking place, all entry fees will be refunded. 
once any play has commenced, no refund of entry fees will be made. 
若取消比賽發生在開賽之前，報名費將全數退還。若已開始比賽，報名費將不再退還。

17) The Tournament Committee reserves the right to amend these Championship 
conditions. 比賽委員會有權修訂這份比賽條件。 

Additional Notes to Players 選手注意事項

1) The starting field will be max. 90 players. In the event of entries exceeding this number, entries will 

be decided using handicap index. Lower handicaps taking precedence. Unsuccessful entrants will be 

given the opportunity to compete in the event of withdrawals. Entry fees will be refunded to 

        unsuccessful entrants who do not compete. 參賽人數最多為90人。若報名人數超過將以差點決定，
        差點低者優先錄取。未能錄取者須正取選手退出才有機會參賽。未獲准參賽者將退還報名費。 

2) Spectators are not allowed on the course. 不允許觀眾進入球場觀看

3) The courtesy of the Discovery Bay Golf Club will be extended to all entrants on Friday 7th October 

and Monday 10th October. Players must book their starting times by telephoning or faxing the Hong 

Kong Golf Association at telephone: (852) 2504 8654 or fax: (852) 2845 1553 from Tuesday 27th 

September 2011 – Thursday 29th September 2011 before 4:00 p.m. (Hong Kong Time). Priority for 

the practice round on the Friday 7th October 2011 will be given by Hong Kong competitors and 

Monday 10th October 2011 will be given by overseas competitors. 
球場於10月7日及10日開放練習,選手需在9月27-29日下午4點前致電或傳真至香港高協
預約開球時間,電話(852)25048654、傳真(852)28451553
港籍球員開放練習日為10月7號,外籍選手開放練習日為10月9號

4) All entries will be subject to the approval of the Tournament Committee which reserves the right to 

accept or refuse, or having accepted, subsequently reject any entry without giving a reason for its 

decision. 所有報名表都要經比賽委員會審核通過，大會有權接受或拒絕任何報名，
或已經接受但後來拒絕，都不須說明理由。

5) It is the responsibility of each player to be aware of and abide by, the Dress Code for the Host Club. 

A copy of this will be posted on the Information Board at the Tournament office. Both on and off 

the Course and in the Clubhouse, players should observe reasonable, inoffensive manner of dress. 

      in general however, the following rules should be observed. 每位選手都有責任知悉並遵守主辦
       球場的服裝規定，會張貼在大會辦公室的佈告欄上。不論在球場內外或會館內，
選手都必須遵守適當而不失禮的穿著方式。一般來說，下列規定必須遵守：
   
       a) Denim wear including jeans, is not permitted不准穿單寧布料的服裝，包括牛仔褲

b) Swimwear and athletic attire including tracksuits, shorts, T-shirts and sports shoes are not 

allowed. 
     不准穿泳裝和運動服包括田徑運動服、短褲、T恤和運動鞋

c) Footwear should be worn at all times, not changed in public areas and notice taken of Host Club 

rules regarding spike shoes. 
      不准赤足，不在公共場合換鞋，注意主辦球場對釘鞋的規定
c)	Hats or caps should not be worn in the Clubhouse. 在會館內禁止戴帽子

6) All players must have insurance to cover any incident that might occur on or around the golf course. 

The HKGA accepts no reasonability for any injury to any person or damage to equipment. 
      所有選手在比賽期間必須保有意外險。
      任何選手受傷或裝備損壞不在香港高爾夫協會責任範圍內。

7) Prizes will be awarded as follows: 將頒發下列獎項：

        HK OPEN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP         Winner, Second and Third Place
                業餘公開錦標賽                         冠軍、亞軍、季軍

        HK OPEN MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP     Winner, Second and Third Place
              中年業餘公開錦標賽                        冠軍、亞軍、季軍
                 
                 EACH ROUND                             Best Gross
                    單回合                                 最佳總桿獎

A player who has entered both Championships is entitled to win a prize in both Championships. 
報名兩項比賽者有權在兩個比賽獲獎。

Minor prizes such as the best score for each day are restricted to players who have not 

won a major prize. 

Missing the cut does not disqualify a competitor from prizes won in earlier rounds. 

A player who withdraws from the Championship is not entitled to win any prizes. 

          All perpetual trophies will remain in the custody of the HKGA. 次要獎項如每日最佳總桿獎
          限於未獲主要獎項者才可領取。未能晉級的選手不取消前兩回合獲獎資格。
          棄權的選手則不得領取任何獎項。所有永久盃將由香港高協保管。

Anti Doping Policy

The Anti-Doping policy as confirmed by the International Golf Federation, Hong Kong 
Anti-Doping Committee and the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong 
will be in force.
將依照國際高協、香港運動禁藥委員會、香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會
所確認的禁藥政策來執行。