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Four (4) players from each union team that participated in the B Section of the 2011 SA Inter Provincial Tournament, as nominated by the union; 5.5 All current national players; 5.6 All international players invited by the SAGA; 5.7 Four (4) junior golfers as determined by the SAGA; 5.8 Other entrants as determined by the SAGA; 5.9 Four (4) players from the Presidents Team that competed in the 2011 Challenge Cup, as nominated by the SAGA; 5.10 Top fifty (50) players on the SAGA Player Rankings (Aged Points Performances) as at 31st December 2011; 5.11 Top two (2) players on the Karoo Golf Union Order of Merit as at 31st December 2011.

8. Dress Code
The wearing of shorts or collarless shirts by competitors whilst competing in the Championship, which includes all Regional Qualifying Rounds and official practice rounds, is not permitted.

9. Registration
Competitors must register with the SAGA at Mowbray Golf Club between the hours of 06h30 and 14h00 on Saturday prior to the commencement of the Championship. Failure to register within the prescribed time period will result in the player being removed from the Qualifying Draw (see 1.1) unless mitigating circumstances can be proven.

6. Regional Qualifying Rounds


6.1 Regional Qualifying will be introduced in the event of more than 144 entries being received by the SAGA. All entrants who do not satisfy any one of the above mentioned Exemption Categories (non exempt player) will be required to participate in any one of the following Regional Qualifying Rounds: 6.1.1 Mt. Edgecombe G.C. 29 January 2012 Tel: 031 539 5330; 6.1.2 George G.C. 29 January 2012 Tel: 044 873 6116; 6.1.3 Mowbray G.C. 30 January 2012 Tel: 021 685 3018; 6.1.4 Services G.C. 31 January 2012 Tel: 012 651 4411; 6.1.5 ERPM G.C. 31 January 2012 Tel: 011 826 2466; 6.1.6 Glenvista C.C. 31 January 2012 Tel: 011 432 3150; 6.1.7 East London G.C. 3 February 2012 Tel: 043 735 1356; 6.1.8 Humewood 4 February 2012 Tel: 041 583 2137; 6.1.9 Bloemfontein G.C. 5 February 2012 Tel: 051 447 0571; 6.2 A non-exempt player may only participate in one Regional Qualifying Round; 6.3 The number of places being played for in the Championship field, that will be available at each Regional Qualifying Round, will be calculated as follows: 6.3.1 The total number of players playing in a Regional Qualifying Round will be expressed as a percentage of the total number of all non exempt players who are required to participate in all Regional Qualifying Rounds; 6.3.2 This percentage will be applied to the total number of places available in the Championship field to get the number of places available in the Regional Qualifying Round in question. 6.4 In the event of a Regional Qualifying Round venue being oversubscribed, the SAGA retain the right to nominate an additional venue for an additional Regional Qualifying Round and to allocate players to the additional venue as it decides in its sole discretion.

10. Practice
10.1 It is the players responsibility to make his own arrangements with the venue for any practice rounds prior to Saturday 25th February 2012 (this applies to the Regional Qualifying Rounds as well). To book a practice round at Mowbray Golf Club the player must call 041 583 2137. 10.2 The official Championship practice round is Saturday (whole day) prior to the commencement of the Championship. To book a practice time please contact the SAGA offices on 011 476 1713, during office hours (09h00 to 16h00) from Monday 13th February 2012. 10.3. All official practice times will be allocated on a first come first served basis and are open for players participating in the Championship only. The time sheet will be updated regularly on www.saga.co.za; 10.4.Each player is responsible for making his own practice time booking (no player will be entitled to book a place for another player or a fourball which he can fill at his discretion).

11. Caddies
Outside caddies are permitted but are required to register with the club prior to the tournament. Caddies are required to present their ID books to gain access the clubs premises. Reimbursement of caddies is by agreement between both parties.

Sanlam SA Amateur Championship 2012


Mowbray Golf Club
Sunday 26 February 2012 Friday 2 March 2012 Entries close: Monday 16 January 2012 (at 12:00 noon)
www.saga.coza www.sanlam.co.za

12. Anti Doping Policy


All competitors are subject to the provisions of the International Golf Federations Anti-Doping Policy. Details of the Policy, and the current Prohibited Substances and Methods, are available from the International Golf Federations website (www.internationalgolffederation.org). Competitors who are taking medication and in doubt as to their clinical status should seek advice from the South African Golf Association not later than 30 days before the start of the Championships. RANDOM TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE

7. Rules of Golf
The Championship and its Regional Qualifying Rounds will be held in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the R&A Rules Ltd, the SAGAs Permanent Local Rules (Hard Card) and Additional Local Rules approved by the SAGA. Copies of the Additional Local Rules are available from the SAGA at the Championship venue and from the party responsible for the staging of each Regional Qualifying Round. All entrants are advised to familiarize themselves with these Additional Local Rules.

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2012 Sanlam South African Amateur Championship Entry Form


This page is to be completed by an eligible player (see point 3. Eligibility contained in Information and Conditions of Competition) who wishes to participate in the 2012 South African Amateur Championship staged by the South African Golf Association. Please read the attached Information and Conditions of Competition carefully before completing this form. Incomplete or illegible entry forms will be rejected without notification.
SEPARATE THIS SECTION FROM THE INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION BY TEARING DOWN THE PERFORATION. COMPLETE THE FORM AND SUBMIT WITH ENTRY FEE.

CHAMPIONSHIP

SANLAM SA AMATEUR 2012

Player Information
Surname: First name (by which you are known): SAGA Handicap Card Player ID: Postal address: Postal code: E-mail address: Tel. No.: Cellphone: Date of birth: Initials:

To be played over the course of the Mowbray Golf Club INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
1. Sanlam SA Amateur Championship (Championship)
This will be played from Sunday 26th February 2012 to Friday the 2nd of March 2012 as follows: 1.1 Qualifying 1.1.1 36 holes qualifying stroke play, for all competitors, of which 18 holes will be played on Sunday and 18 holes on Monday; 1.1.2 The 64 leading players will qualify to play in the Match Play stages. In the event of ties for the 64th place, the Match Play field will be decided by a hole by hole play off involving those players who are tied; 1.1.3 The winner of the qualifying stroke play shall hold the Proudfoot Trophy (a floating trophy) until the next Championship and he shall receive a silver medal. The runner up will receive a bronze medal; 1.1.4 In the event of a tie for first place, there shall be a hole by hole playoff, over holes as determined by the South African Golf Association (SAGA), to determine the winner; 1.1.5 In the event of a tie for runner up, the bronze medal will be awarded to the best score over the last 18 holes, failing that the last 9 holes of the final round, failing that in such manner as the SAGA may determine that shall resolve the tie. 1.2 Match Play 1.2.1 The Match Play stages shall consist of 18 holes on Tuesday, 18 holes in the morning and afternoon of Wednesday and Thursday respectively and the final, over 36 holes, on Friday. In the event of a match being all square at the end of the stipulated number of holes, play will continue until either player wins a hole; 1.2.2 The winner shall hold the Floating Trophy until the next Championship and receive a gold medal, the runner-up shall receive a silver medal and the semi finalists bronze medals each. 2.4 Completed entry forms must reach either the SAGA office before entries close (see 2.2 above), this includes all mailed entries; All information required in the entry form must be provided accurately, legibly and in full. When submitting the entry form the entry fee or proof of payment must accompany the entry form for the players entry form to be accepted. Bank Details are: Standard Bank, Bramley, #001797573 The reference on the proof of payment must state the tournament name Sanlam SA Amateur 2.5 Cheques etc., to be made payable to the South African Golf Association; 2.6 The onus is on the player to ensure that his entry has been received by the SAGA as prescribed in these Conditions. Should a player require an acknowledgement of his entry, a stamped, self addressed envelope must be enclosed with the entry form submitted; 2.7 The Players Declaration, on the entry form, must be signed by the player and verified by the Secretary or Executive Member of the players Provincial Union or an SAGA Executive Member. In the case of a player resident outside South Africa the entry form must be verified by the players National Union; 2.8 No telephonic, facsimile, telegraphic or priority mail entries will be accepted; 2.9 On no account will the entry fee be refunded unless a player withdraws prior to the closing date and time for entries; 2.10 All entries shall be subject to the approval of the SAGA who reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving reason. The decision of the SAGA as to the acceptance or refusal of any entry shall be final.

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Club membership and handicap


Golf Club and Provincial Union where you are a member: Indicate by means of an X what type of Club membership you have: Current handicap: Life Full Junior

(Note: only handicaps of 4 or less are eligible see point 3 Eligibility)

Exemption status (See point 5 Exemption Categories in the Information and Conditions of Competition.)
Are you Exempt? 5. , 5. , 5. YES . NO (Indicate by means of an X what is applicable) If you answered YES: please state category: 5. (eg. 5.10). If exempt in more than one category, they are: If you answered NO: You are required to participate in a Regional Qualifying Round, please indicate by means of an X in the Entry column below your choice of venue (See point 6 Regional Qualifying Rounds in Information and Conditions of Competition)
VENUE Mt. Edgecombe G.C. George Golf Club. Mowbray G.C. Services G.C. ERPM G.C. Glenvista C.C. East London G.C. Humewood Bloemfontein G.C. DATE 29 January 2012 29 January 2012 30 January 2012 31 January 2012 31 January 2012 31 January 2012 3 February 2012 4 February 2012 5 February 2012 ENTRY ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ...............
REGIONAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS

Entry Form with Entry Fee is to be mailed, emailed or delivered to either:


Mail: Executive Director, SAGA, PO Box 65303, Benmore, 2010; or Email: admin@saga.co.za; or Deliver to: SAGA, Randpark Club, Setperk Street, Randpark, Randburg; or

ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY 16TH JANUARY 2012 AT 12 NOON

ENTRANCE FEE: R300

KEEP THIS SECTION

3. Eligibility
The Championship is open to any amateur who is a Life, Full or Junior member of a golf club affiliated to a Union recognized by the SAGA and who, at the time of submitting his entry, shall have a handicap of four or less, assessed in terms of the SAGA Course Rating and Handicapping System, or an equivalent handicap assessed under an alternative system acceptable to the SAGA.

Caddie: Do you require a caddie? Sanlam SA Amateur:


(Indicate by means of an X where applicable)

YES

NO Regional Qualifying:

YES

NO

Players Declaration:
I __________________________________________ (Players name) wish to enter the 2012 Sanlam South African Amateur Championship and I declare that I have read and understood the Information and Conditions for the Championship which includes information on registration (Point 9), the requirements of the International Golf Federations Anti-Doping Policy Point 12). I also acknowledge that I conform to the Rules of Amateur Status in all respects and that all of the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.

2. Entry
2.1 2.2 2.3 Entry fee is R300; Entries close at 12h00 (noon) on Monday 16th January 2012; Completed entry form, along with the entry fee, must either be: 2.3.1 Mailed to: The SAGA addressed to: Executive Director, South African Golf Association, PO Box 65303, Benmore, 2010; or 2.3.2 Delivered to: Either the SAGA at: Randpark Club, Setperk Street, Randpark, 2194 office hours only; or 2.3.3 E-mail to: admin@saga.co.za

4. Field Size
The field size for the Championship will be 144 players.

Players Signature: ........................................................................................................... Date: ........................................................................ Verification of information to be completed prior to submission of entry: I .......................................................................................................... (print full name) being (indicate by means of an X which is applicable) Provincial Secretary, or Provincial Union Executive Member, or vertify that the above information is correct. SAGA National Executive Member

5. Exemption Categories
In the event of the SAGA receiving more than 144 entries, then the following players will be granted exemption from having to participate in Regional Qualifying Rounds: 5.1 All past champions; 5.2 Top 64 players from the 2011 Sanlam SA Amateur Championship; 5.3 All players who participated in the A Section of the 2011 SA Inter Provincial Tournament;

Signature: ..................................................................................................................................... Date: ...............................................................

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