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Format & Prizes

Please find the Tournament Format and Rules. 

Subject to changes. All final rules will be updated one week prior to the tournament

Eligibility, Handicap Limit, Tees

  • The Vietnam Golf Classic is open only to Amateur Golfers as defined by the R&A.

  • The Vietnam Golf Classic will be played as a Net Stableford Event.

  • The Maximum Course Handicap used in the tournament will be 24 for Men and 36 for Women, irrespective of the Submitted Handicap Index. This will override any other handicap calculation used in the tournament.

Scoring Format 

The Vietnam Golf Classic will be played and scored as below.

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Round 1: Individual Net Stableford

 

Players will be scored for Net Stableford Points using 100% of Course Handicap.
Course Handicap for Round 1 will be based on the Original Course Handicap (derived from the submitted Handicap Index).
For the purpose of determining any handicap adjustment for subsequent rounds, a System 36 Handicap will be calculated based on the player’s performance in Round 1.

The maximum Net Stableford score recorded for Round 1 will be capped at 40 points.

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Round 2: Individual Net Stableford

Players will be scored for Net Stableford Points using 100% of Course Handicap.
Course Handicap for Round 2 will be based on the Original Course Handicap (derived from the submitted Handicap Index), adjusted for any reduction resulting from Round 1 performance, as per the Course Handicap Correction Table.
For the purpose of determining any further handicap adjustment for the subsequent round, a System 36 Handicap will also be calculated based on the player’s performance in Round 2.

The maximum Net Stableford score recorded for Round 2 will be capped at 40 points.

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Round 3 : Individual Net Stableford
 

Players will be scored for Net Stableford Points using 100% of Course Handicap.
Course Handicap for Round 3 will be based on the Original Course Handicap (derived from the submitted Handicap Index), adjusted cumulatively for any reductions resulting from Round 1 and Round 2 performances, as per the Course Handicap Correction Table.
 

The maximum Net Stableford score recorded for Round 3 will be capped at 40 points.

System 36 Handicapping Explained

System 36 Handicap is calculated as:
 

36 minus the total Stableford points scored.
 

For this purpose:

  • Stableford points are calculated on gross scores (before applying handicap strokes)

  • The maximum points per hole is capped at 2, regardless of score better than par

Course Handicap Correction

Handicap correction will be applied based on a player’s performance relative to their Original Course Handicap (derived from submitted Handicap Index).
 

After each round, the player’s System 36 Handicap will be compared to their Original Course Handicap.
 

The difference is calculated as:
 

Original Course Handicap − System 36 Handicap
 

This difference will determine any applicable reduction for subsequent rounds, as per the table below:
 

Difference






Any reduction will be applied only to subsequent rounds.
 

Reductions are cumulative across rounds and will always be applied relative to the Original Course Handicap.

Score Normalisation Rule

To ensure fairness across all players and varying course conditions, exceptionally high scores in any round will be controlled.
 

The maximum Net Stableford score that can be recorded for any round is 40 points.
 

Any score exceeding this limit will be reduced to 40 points for the purpose of tournament standings.

RESULTS 

Results & Tie-Break Rules

The aggregate of Net Stableford scores from Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 will determine the final standings for the Vietnam Golf Classic.
For leaderboard purposes, Net Stableford scores in each round are subject to a maximum cap of 40 points.


“Uncapped” scores refer to the original Net Stableford scores before application of the 40-point cap.

Overall Tie-Break (Tournament Positions)
In the event of a tie in the overall standings, positions will be determined based on:
 

  • Higher total actual (uncapped) Net Stableford score across all three rounds

  • Higher Round 3 score (uncapped)

  • Higher Round 2 score (uncapped)

  • Countback based on Round 3:

  • Back 9

  • Back 6

  • Back 3

  • Final hole

 


Round Tie-Break (Daily / Round Prizes)
In the event of a tie within a single round, positions will be determined based on:
 

  • Higher actual (uncapped) Net Stableford score for that round

  • Better back 9 score

  • Better last 6 holes

  • Better last 3 holes

  • Better final hole

Competitions in the Vietnam Golf Classic

The Vietnam Golf Classic Will Comprise the Following Main Competitions and Trophies

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BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - OVERALL ( Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Players)

BEST INDIVIDUAL GROSS STABLEFORD - OVERALL ( Trophies for 1st & 2nd Place)

BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD- OVERALL ( SENIORS > 60 years, Trophy for 1st & 2nd Place)

BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - OVERALL (LADIES)

BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - COURSE WISE ( Trophies for 1st & 2nd Place)

 

Any individual is eligible to win a maximum of 2 trophies in order of importance which is as below

 

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - OVERALL ( 1st Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL GROSS STABLEFORD - OVERALL (1st Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - SENIORS ( 1st Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - OVERALL ( 2nd Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL GROSS STABLEFORD - OVERALL (2nd Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD -COURSE WISE ( 1st Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - LADIES ( 1st Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - OVERALL ( 3rd Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - SENIORS ( 2nd Place)

  • BEST INDIVIDUAL NET STABLEFORD - COURSEWISE( 2nd Place)

 

In addition to these main trophies, there will also be trophies for Nearest to Pin on 2 holes on each of the courses

Any individual will be eligible to win a maximum of 2 trophies for these competitions

General Rules

The R&A Rules of Golf shall govern all play

Wherever applicable, all Local course rules to be followed.

All communication regarding the tournament rules, format, scoring or any doubts or clarifications is to be presented to the tournament committee in writing or in email.

In case of discontinuation/disruption of play due to Rain or any other situation beyond the Organisers, the committee shall decide how to proceed and inform the Golfers accordingly

ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING.

Pace of Play

Pace of Play is paramount to this competition to ensure timely and enjoyable rounds for all golfers in this competition. Everyone is required to ensure that they play within the times allotted by holes and adhere to the times as stated on the pace of play placards which will be placed at regular intervals during the round and also to respect the Marshall’s indications for pace of play.

The tournament committee will be the sole decision maker on any penalties relating to pace of play (see points regarding penalties/disqualifications in last para of this document)

Penalties in Stableford Competition, Doubt as to Procedure and Pace of Play as per the rules of golf. 

If a competitor is in breach of a Rule for which there is a maximum penalty per round, he/she must report the facts to the Committee before returning his scorecard; if he/she fails to do so, he/she may be disqualified. The Committee will, from the total points scored for the round, deduct two points for each hole at which any breach occurred, with a maximum deduction per round of four points for each Rule breached

 

If a competitor is doubtful of his/her rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he/she may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls.

 

After the doubtful situation has arisen and before taking further action, the competitor must announce to his/her marker or fellow-competitor that he/she intends to play two balls and which ball he/she wishes to count if the Rules permit.

The competitor must report the facts of the situation to the Committee before returning his/her scorecard. If he/she fails to do so, he/she may be disqualified. (RULE 3-3)

 

Any flight affecting the Pace of play adversely will be appropriately warned. For the purpose of preventing slow play, the Committee may, in such a condition, impose a penalty for a breach of this Rule as follows

First offence – Deduction of one point from the total points scored for the round for each of the competitors in the flight;

Second offence – Deduction of a further two points from the total points scored for the round for each of the competitors in the flight;

 

For subsequent offence – Disqualification

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DECISION AS TO WHETHER THE PACE OF PLAY IS UNACCEPTABLE WILL BE DECIDED BY THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE BASED ON INPUTS FROM THE RESPECTIVE COURSE MARSHALLS

NOTE: ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING.

THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE FORMAT ETC AND ANNOUNCE THE SAME BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TOURNAMENT.

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