STATION GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS 2003

The annual RAF Kinloss Golf Championships are on Monday 25 August, which is now within 2 weeks. As per usual it is on a Bank Holiday, so most of us should be stood down from duty. The event will be held at Forres GC over 36 holes. Non-members of Forres GC will have to pay green fees. However, it is hoped that sufficient club members will offer their concession cards for use by the non members to allay some costs. The normal green fee for 36 holes is £30.00, but concessions can bring it down to £10.00 minimum. The closing date for entry is cease work on Thursday 21 August and the draw sheet will be posted in the club that evening. This year we have two new sponsors, which means more prizes and a reduced entry fee.

STATION CHAMPIONSHIPS - SPONSORED BY THE KINLOSS DRIVING RANGE

All RAF personnel stationed at Kinloss with a CONGU handicap are eligible to enter the Station Championships free of charge with the exception of any green fee that remains payable. The Driving Range Committee has kindly donated £150 towards the prizes for the Scratch and Handicap Championships. Accordingly, there will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd best scratch and handicap scores over 36 holes. The winners of the 2 championships will also receive the associated trophies for a year. The draw will be seeded to promote efficient pace of play. However, any late entries or Committee organisational requirements may be inserted in the draw regardless of the seeding. An optional sweep will also be available.

KGS CHAMPIONSHIPS - OPEN TO ALL KGS MEMBERS ONLY

There will be 18 hole and 36 hole divisional handicap prizes for the KGS members only. Membership (£20) is available on the day. The over 40s may also enter the Pack Cup (handicap) for an additional £1.00.

KGS HANDICAP OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - SPONSORED BY THE CLARKSON HILL GROUP PLC

Forres GC members, Sponsors, Kinloss civilians and RAF personnel from other units living in the local area will be invited to join the Kinloss golfers in a concurrent KGS Handicap Open over 36 holes for an entry fee of £1.50 plus any green fee. Priority on the tee will be given to RAF personnel competing for the Station Championships and the invitees will only fill any available vacant tee times and will be subject to a ballot if oversubscribed. All KGS members playing in the Stn Champs are automatically entered into the Open. Nonmembers of the KGS playing in the Station Championships may enter the Open for £1.50 but they are not obliged to do so. The winner of the Open will receive a trophy for a year, kindly donated by the sponsors, Clarkson Hill Group PLC. There will also be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes and longest drive/nearest the pin.

CATERING

Soup and sandwiches and an evening buffet will be available to KGS members. Non-members of the KGS requiring the above catering will be charged £8.50. Regular catering services will also be available.

ENTRY FORM AND FEES (Excl Green Fees)

KGS members will be charged £10.00 to coverall golf competitions and catering. Non-KGS members may, if eligible, play in the Stn Champs for free and/or play in the KGS Open for £1.50. An entry form is attached for your use if you have not already entered. Please submit it ASAP if you intend to enter but have not already done so. The KGS Match Sec, (Ross Barber) is on ext N° 7688 for more info.

The prize fund is in excess of £350.

A.M.
Nearest the Pin at the 17th hole.
Longest drive at the 6th hole.
(Ball must rest on the fairway)

P.M.
Nearest the Pin at the 5th hole.
Longest drive at the 12th hole.
(Ball must rest on the fairway)

Additional prize:
1. A £100 prize for a Hole in One

All prizes are subject to change and will be finalised on the day of the competition.

All participants are requested to be arrive at least 20 minutes before their tee times; your tee time may change due to players withdrawing from the competition at short notice.
If you are unable to play for any reason please inform Ross Barber ASAP

The will be a bacon roll and coffee, before you Tee-off, soup and sandwiches at lunch time and an evening Buffet. (Subject to change) All participants are requested to attend.