RAF Individual Championships 2007

The 2007 RAF Individual Golf Championships will be held at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club from 21 to 23 May 07. The format for the competition will be as follows:

Men’s Event
Mon 21 May 07 (Day 1) - 36 holes stroke play.
Tue 22 May 07 (Day 2) - 18 holes stroke play (best 30 scores and ties).
Tue 22 Jun 07 (Day 2) - 18 holes stableford (non-qualifiers).
Wed 23 Jun 07 (Day 3) - 18 holes stroke play.

Ladies’ Event
Mon 21 May 07 (Day 1) – 18 holes stroke play
Tue 22 May 07 (Day 2) – 18 holes stroke play
Wed 23 May 07 (Day 3) – 18 holes stroke play

The rules for the Championships are attached at Enclosure 1, and a copy of the entry form, is detailed at Enclosure 2. Station OICs Golf are requested to distribute a copy of this letter to all golfers who meet the qualifying criteria as soon as possible. The cost of entry is £35 for men and £30 for ladies. The date and closing time for entries to the Championships are Friday 4 May 07 at 1200.

Cost of travel is admissible within the United Kingdom for nominated personnel in accordance with JSP 752, Chapter 4, Section 8 using PTC/299000/14/3/DSB(RAF) dated 12 Jan 07 as authority. The reference and date of this letter together with the Station/Unit UIN are to be quoted on all relevant documentation. You are reminded that final approval for travel funding rests with your Stn Cdr/Budget Holder and that overall cost will remain with individual’s unit T&S budget. When 2 or more players are travelling from the same unit by car, then vehicles must be shared to the maximum whenever possible. Please note that subsistence allowance is inadmissible.

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club has agreed to allow a practice round on Sun 20 May 07 at a cost of £30 per person payable to the Pro Shop. The RAFGA has been allocated tee times between 1430 & 1700, but it is recommended players book slots in advance through the Pro Shop on (+44) 01656 773702.

To allow the RAFGA to use prestigious locations, there will occasionally be a lack of local Service supplied accommodation. Royal Porthcawl falls into this category and therefore a much reduced entry fee has been allocated to assist players in using their own resources for payment of private accommodation. Below is a recommended link to the Bridgend Tourism Unit that should be able to provide information on local facilities.
http://www.bridgend.gov.uk/Web1/groups/tourism/documents/marketing/001789.hcsp

Once all entries are received and collated nominated personnel will be informed via the RAFGA web site (www.rafga.org.uk) on the morning of 12 May 07 at which time more specific details will be published, including Day 1 allocated tee times and catering arrangements.

If personnel have any queries they are invited to email either the RAFGA Hon Sec (MRMDepth-TCSOC@marham.raf.mod.uk) or Asst Sec (avc-avms2@esair.dlo.mod.uk)

RAFGA INDIVIDUAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

1. The Championships are open to all serving RAF personnel with a current handicap of 8.0 or below for men and 25 or below for the ladies. All entrants are to forward a copy of their current handicap certificate, from a recognised Golf Club. In the event that an entrant is not a member of a recognised club, their relevant OIC Golf should apply to the RAFGA Sec for a dispensation. If required, certificates can be reclaimed from the RAFGA Sec during the Championships.

FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION

MEN

2. The Men’s Championships will be decided over 72 holes scratch medal with the entry limited to 72 competitors. In the event of more than 72 personnel wishing to play, the higher handicap golfers will be balloted out.

3. Thirty-six holes will be played during the first days play with the best 30 scores and ties going forward to play a further 18 holes on each of the following 2 days.

4. An 18-hole scratch stableford competition will be held on the 2nd day for non-qualifiers.

LADIES

5. The Ladies’ Championships will be decided over 54 holes medal scratch play with the entry limited to 30 players.

ENTRIES

6. Entry into the competition is on an individual basis, via the entry form at Enclosure 2. Block entries on one entry form from Units or Commands will not be accepted.

7. An entrance fee of £35 for the men and £30 for the ladies plus a valid handicap certificate MUST accompany all entries. Cheques should be made payable to the RAFGA.

THIRD PARTY LIABILITY INSURANCE

8. All participating players are to provide proof of third party liability insurance cover.

Note: All members of the RAFGA Membership Scheme already have third party insurance cover.

The RAF Individual Golf Championship will be held at Woodhall Spa Golf Club from 4 -6 July.
The format of the competition will be as follows

Ladies' Event - Bracken Course
Mon 4th July (Day 1) - 18 hole stroke play
Tue 5th July (Day 2) - 18 Hole stroke play
Wed 6th July (Day 3) - 18 hole stroke play

Men's
The championships will be decided over 72 holes medal scratch play with the entry limited to 72 competitors. In the event of more than 69 personnel wishing to play, the higher handicap golfers will be balloted. Thirty six holes will be played over the first days play with the best 30 scores and ties going forward to play a further 18 holes on each of the following 2 days. An 18 hole scratch stableford competition will be held on the 2nd day for non qualifiers.

Ladies'
The Ladies' Championship will be decided over 54 holes medal scratch play with the entry limited to 30 players

Eligibility
The Championships are open to all serving RAF personnel with a current handicap of 8.0 or below for men and 25 or below for women. All entrants are to forward a copy of their current handicap certificate, from a recognised Golf Club. In the event that an entrant is not a member of a recognised club, their relevant OIC Golf should apply to the RAFGA Sec for a dispensation. If required, certificates can be reclaimed from the RAFGA Sec during the Championships.

Practice round
Woodhall Spa GC have agreed to allow a practice round on 3rd July at a cost of £25 per round.. Tee times for practice rounds can be booked through the Secretary of Woodhall Spa GC on 01526 352511. Please do not turn up for a practice round unless you have booked the tee time.

Accommodation
Accommodation for all ranks will be at RAF Coningsby. All requirements for Service accommodation are to be co-ordinated through WO Holland on Wyton Ext 5487 and not direct with the unit. Players needing accommodation should indicate the dates required on the entry form. WO Pete Holland (Wyton ext 5487) will be co-ordinating your requirements, please contact him if you have any queries.

Entries
Entry into the competition on an individual basis, via entry form. An entrance fee of £50 for men and £35 for ladies; a valid handicap certificate MUST accompany all entries. Cheques should be made payable to the RAFGA.

Third Party Liability Insurance
All participating players are to provide proof of third party liability insurance cover. Note: All members of the RAFGA membership scheme already have third party insurance cover.

For more details contact RAF Kinloss Match Secretary Ext , who will be co-ordinating entries from RAF Kinloss. Closing dates for entry is 10 June 2005.

If you require an entry form or more informatiom please e-mail: KGSTreasurer@gmail.com