Who doesn’t love a classic game of golf? This event is broken up by age group categories, from 55 to 80+. It’s a great way to get outside, enjoy the beauty of the prairies, and get active! The Manitoba 55+ Games offers both 9 hole and 18 hour competitions. The 18 hole consists of a gross score competion as well as a net score contest. For 9 hole, we offer a gross score competion and a scamble.
ELIGIBILITY
Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entries must be sent directly to the AAIM Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website.
9 HOLE GOLF
(INDIVIDUAL EVENT) OPEN
EVENT CLASSIFICATION
Men: 55+, 65+, & 75+, 80+
Women: 55+, 65+, & 75+, 80+
MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 3 individuals/age category.
RULES & REGULATIONS
RCGA rules will apply with the following amendments;
OFFICIALS
Officials will be on site to register participants and register scores following the game. Players are responsible for handing in their score cards. A Marshall will be on the course.
EQUIPMENT
Players are responsible for the cost of rented clubs and will pay this directly to the golf course the day of the tournament. Carts are mandatory and the cost is covered by the local host committee.
TYPE OF DRAW
Winners for each age category will be determined by lowest score.
TIE BREAKING SYSTEM
In the case of a tie for first, second, or third place, the RCGA tiebreaking rule will be followed.
MEDALS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively, in each category. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time.
18 HOLE GOLF
(INDIVIDUAL EVENT) OPEN
EVENT CLASSIFICATION:
Women's & Men's' Low Net (Callaway) competition: 55+, 65+, & 75+, 80+
Women's & Men's' Low Gross competition: 55+, 65+, & 75+, 80+
MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 3 individuals/age category.
RULES & REGULATIONS
RCGA rules will apply with the following amendments:
OFFICIALS
Officials will be on site to register participants and register scores following the game. Players are responsible for handing in their score cards. A Marshall will be on the course during the provincial finals.
EQUIPMENT
Players are responsible for the cost of rented clubs and will pay this directly to the golf course the day of the tournament. Carts are mandatory and the cost will be covered by the local host committee.
TYPE OF DRAW
Winners for each age category will be determined by lowest score.
TIE BREAKING SYSTEM
In the case of a tie, the RCGA rules will apply to decide a winner. In the low gross competition, the player with the lowest aggregate score for the last nine holes will be the winner. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, determine the winner on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18th hole. The last nine holes, last six holes, etc will be holes 10-18, 13-18, etc. For low net competition, one-half, one-third, one-sixth, etc of the handicaps should be deducted. Fractions should not be disregarded.
MEDALS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively, in each category. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time.