Rules
1. Format
It´s Matchplay played in best of 3 sets. A set consist of 5 balls. Longest ball in each set wins a set and first player to win 2 sets goes through.
2. Ranking rounds
Every players will have a morning set and one afternoon set to get as good a result as possible for a high ranking. Since there are 80 players in the Open and a 64 player ladder, the top 48 will get a buy in the first round. The same applies to the top 8 Seniors.
3. Grid
The grid will be 50 Meters wide ( 55 yards). All balls must land inbounds and stay in to count.
4.Teebox
Players will always get an estimate after each drive. Competitors have 2:30 to complete their set of 5 balls.
All competitors will hit the provided official golf ball. Tees must NOT be longer than 4 inches in length and must be approved by the USGA.
USGA rules apply for the teeing ground, tee and intent to strike.
5. Practice range
There is a range next to the tee that is available to practice on. During competition days there will be a range about 20 min from Orresta at Frösåker GCC where everybody can hit balls.
6. All clubheads must conform to USGA standards. Clubs must not appear on the USGA non-conforming list.
All golf clubs must measure 50″ (vertically at 90 degree angle) or less.
7. Amateurs must declare before an event what status they are. Prize money is divided between professionals and they are moved up in case of an amateur finishing high enough to be in the money.
Code of Conduct
1. Dress Code
All competitors must adhere to the host facility dress code. They must wear collared golf shirt (no tank tops), golf shorts or slacks (jeans or denim is not permitted). It is the responsibility of each competitor to know the dress code of the site.
2. Etiquette. Proper golf etiquette is required during all levels of the competition. At no time will disorderly conduct, abusive language, intoxication, possession of firearms, and/or possession or use of an illegal substance be tolerated. Violations of this rule shall be cause for immediate expulsion from the event and forfeiture of all monies paid.
The Tournament Director has the right to refuse service to anyone.