The PCA Golf Series 2017

Series rules for competitors

PCA Events Team

All decisions on any aspect of the competition including the rules will be settled by the PCA Events
Team and their decision is final. By entering the competition each competitor automatically agrees
to abide by all of these rules and accepts the authority of the PCA Events Team over all aspects of
the competition.

Competitor Requirements
The competition will be run under the Rules of Golf as laid down by the Royal and Ancient
Golf Club of St Andrews.
The competition is for amateur golfers who are invited to play by the PCA. The minimum age
requirement for entry into the PCA Golf Series is 18 years of age on 1st January 2017.
Players may enter more than one golf day.
It will not be possible for a competitor to take a guest or partner to the PCA Golf Series Final.
It will not be possible to qualify for the 2017 Golf Series finals if you have qualified and
attended in any of the last three years (2014, 2015, 2016)

Handicap Categories
The maximum handicap for entry to the tournament is 28 for men and 36 for ladies. Guests will be
divided into handicap categories as follows:

0 to 6
7 to 13
14 to 20
21 to 28

All the above handicap categories are based on of each players official handicaps. The qualifiers
for the PCA Golf Series Final will be the top three individuals who have scored the highest stableford
points based on handicaps in four different handicap categories in any round in the 2017 PCA Golf
Series.

Strokes will be taken according to the card of the course. Ladies should play from the ladies tees but
take their shots and calculate points according to the mens card. Additional ladies courtesy shots
will be given according to the difference in the mens and ladies SSS. In the event of a tie for any
position, the result will be decided upon a countback of the last 9, 6, 3, 1 holes of the card.

Handicap Certificate
All competitors in the 2017 PCA Golf Series must be a member of a recognised golf club and hold an
official active golf club handicap. Players that qualify for the PCA Golf Series Final must provide the
PCA Events Team with a copy of their handicap certificate. This certificate must show their lowest
current handicap and must have been validated by their club secretary or other relevant authority
within one month prior to the relevant competition date. Failure to do so may result in the players
score not counting. Golf Society handicaps or inactive (i) handicaps will not be admissible.
Distance Measuring Devices
A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during a
stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is also designed to gauge or
measure other conditions that might affect their play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.),
the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether
any such additional function is actually used.

PCA Golf Series Qualifiers

In 2017 you will have the option of qualifying at the following PCA Golf Days:

Tuesday 16th May - PCA Sunningdale Golf Day, hosted by Mark Nicholas - Sunningdale GC
Monday 19th June - 903 Club Golf Day - The Grove
Monday 24th July - Team England Golf Day - The Grove
Wednesday 13th September - PCA Wisley Golf Day, hosted by Denis Pugh The Wisley
Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th October - Paul Collingwood Invitational Loch Lomond Golf
Club

PCA Golf Series Final

The PCA Golf Series Final will be in Dubai in early 2018. Dates to be confirmed.

The 12 finalists will be accompanied on the trip by PCA Ambassadors and representatives from the
PCA.

Included in the trip:

Premium Economy Flights from London to Dubai

Hotel Accommodation in Dubai
Transfers in Dubai
Green Fees and Buggies
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
TaylorMade-adidas golf Goodie Bags

Guests will play a warm up round on the 1st Day and then two rounds over the next two days that
will count towards the overall competition. The scores from the two rounds will be cumulative. The
format will be based on stapleford handicap.

Prizes will be awarded for the overall winner and 2nd and 3rd place.
Golf Series Finals Selection Ts & Cs

PCA's decision in relation to selection of prize winner(s) is final and no correspondence will be
entered into.

In the event of any dispute regarding the rules, conduct or the results of a competition the decision
of PCA will be final.

PCA competitions are not open to staff of PCA (be they employees or contractors), their immediate
family members or associated companies including (but not limited to) the competition promotional
partner(s). For these purposes an "immediate family member" includes a spouse, partner, child, step
child, grandchild, brother, step brother, sister, step sister, parent, step parent or legal guardian.

Unless otherwise stated, competition entrants must be over 18 years old and resident in the UK in
order to qualify as the prize winner. PCA reserves the right to request written proof of age of any
competition winner. Use of a false name, address or handicap by a competition entrant will
disqualify them from receiving any prize.

Some competitions may require entrants to take part in a programme in order to win the prize.
Where this is required and where an entrant fails to take part as required or takes part but fails a
subsequent test of skill which is required to win the prize, that contestant will be deemed to have
forfeited their opportunity to win the prize and will be disqualified from the competition.

Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission to use the relevant winner's name and likeness for
purposes of advertising, promotion or publicity in any media without additional compensation and
prize winners agree to take part in such related promotional activities as PCA and/or the promoter(s)
may require.

PCA reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend a competition and/or vary
competition rules at any time without prior notice.

Neither PCA nor its agents accept any responsibility whatsoever for any death, injury or other
damage, loss, expense or liability arising as a result of taking a prize. Nor will PCA have any liability or
responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in any PCA competition or any of
the prizes rewarded.

Any person found to be in disregard of these rules will be disqualified automatically. PCA reserves
the right to disqualify any contestant for any reason whatsoever in its sole discretion.

Participation in PCA competitions denotes acceptance of these terms and conditions and any
additional competition specific terms and conditions which may be advertised.

In the event of a tied score in respect of the progression of any contestant and/or selection of
winner, PCA's shall be entitled to eliminate a contestant and/or select the winner in whatever
manner PCA decide. This decision will be final and conclusive and no correspondence will be entered
into.

Any viewer who, in the opinion of PCA, attempts to tamper with or inappropriately influence any
part of the competition may be disqualified from further participation in the PCA Golf Series.
PCA Golf Series Finals Participation Ts & Cs

Prizes are non-transferable and will only be awarded to the winner.

No cash alternative will be awarded in lieu of stated prize(s).

If, due to circumstances beyond its control, a prize becomes unavailable PCA and/or the promoter(s)
reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value.

Unless otherwise stated, all taxes, insurance, fees and surcharges on any prize are the sole
responsibility of the winner.

PCA reserves the right to change prize details without notice and all prizes, including travel dates,
are subject to availability.

Multiple entries per person are allowed.

In order to claim the prize, the winner will be required to sign any documentation as may be
requested by the PCA relating to acceptance of the competition
prize, terms and conditions and including, but not limited to, waiver of liability release in favour of
the Promoter and such other persons as may be determined by the Promoter. The individual(s)
travelling as a guest(s) of the winner will also be required to sign any such documentation if
requested by the Promoter in order to be permitted to travel.

The Prize is valid until December 31st 2017 or otherwise is forfeited.

The winners must hold valid appropriate travel insurance (as determined by the Promoter) for the
finals duration and the PCA may require the winner to show evidence of valid appropriate travel
insurance prior to travel.

The prize cannot be split, is valid for one travel period only, any prize elements not availed of within
the agreed travel dates will be deemed to have been forfeited.

Winner and guest must hold valid passports and are solely responsible for any special visa
requirements and medical vaccinations/other recommended medical requirements.

Winner and guest are solely responsible for completing all documentation (electronic or other)
required in advance of travel/entry and are solely responsible for paying any associated fees.

Winner and guest are solely responsible for any duty which must be paid on goods purchased
abroad upon their return to the UK.

Any costs incurred additional to the prize package elements listed (e.g. accommodation, telephone
charges, meals, room service, transfers etc.) will be at the winner's own expense.

Any requested and permitted upgrades or changes to the stated prize will be at the winner's own
expense.
Failure by the winner to attend for any reason whatsoever on the travel dates advised and booked
does not entitle the winner to an alternative trip and the prize will be deemed to have been
forfeited.

The PCA reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value (as determined by the PCA) if a prize
element becomes unavailable for any reason whatsoever

PCA's decision in relation to selection of competition winner is final and no correspondence will be
entered into.