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I wish to enter The 2017 Dunes Medal only $155 (Includes range balls and pull buggies) I am eligible under the conditions of the Championship, am an amateur golfer in accordance with the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the R & A Rules Ltd and will adhere to the Golf Australia’s Code of Conduct for the duration of the Championship. Special Draw Requests please list here: ______

Caddies: Please tick box if you would like to request a caddy. Limited availability Billeting: Please tick box if you would like to request accommodation. Limited availability.

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Signature of Secretary / or Officer of Competitor’s Club: ______ENTRIES CLOSE AT 5 PM ON FRIDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2017. DO NOT DELAY, LIMITED FIELD

THE DUNES MEDAL 2017 CONDITIONS

1.1 Eligible players are male amateurs whose Committee will be final in all matters G/A Handicap at the time of entry does not relating to the Tournament. exceed 3.4 strokes in accordance with the 3. Entries Golf Australia Handicapping System. Restricted to amateurs who are members 1.2 The Championship shall be played over 72 of golf clubs registered with such State or holes stroke play. Overseas Associations. The championship 1.3 Players with the 48 lowest stroke scores Committee shall have the right to refuse (plus ties) after 36 holes will remain in the the entry of any person without being championship. The balance of players will required to give any reason for such be eliminated. refusal. Entrance fees must be paid at the 1.4 Entry to the Championship will be time of entry. Entry includes complimentary practice range balls and determined as follows: pull buggies. a) The top 20 players from the current Ivo Whitton Trophy as determined by It should be noted that no refunds will be Golf Victoria on receipt of tournament made to any withdrawing competitor. entry form. Entries must be endorsed with a b) Current members of Golf Australia’s verification signed by the Secretary or National Squad as determined by Officer of the entrant’s club. The attached Golf Australia on receipt of form should be used for this purpose. tournament entry form. c) Up to a maximum of 10 invitees by 4. Rules The Dunes Golf Links. The competition shall be played in d) All remaining positions will be filled accordance with the Rules of Golf as on the basis of time of entry. If a adopted by the R & A Rules Ltd, together ballot is necessary this will be with such local rules as are in force on the conducted by the Championship course over which the competition rounds Committee. are being played. If any dispute arises on 1.5 The winner shall be The Dunes Medallist any point, it shall be decided by the and shall receive a trophy. The runner up Championship committee whose decision and third placegetter of the Championship shall be final. All players are required to shall also receive prizes. adhere to the Golf Australia’s Code of 1.6 In the event of a tie for the Championship, Conduct for the duration of the a sudden death play off shall be conducted Championship. over the ninth hole. Players who have tied Draw and Starting Times being eliminated as they fail to maintain A draw will be made by the Championship equality with other or others until the committee. The committee has the power winner is determined. Ties for all other to amend the draw or substitute another places will be decided by count back. player for any competitor who is not at the 1.7 Unsuccessful entry applications will have tee at the time appointed to play. It may their entry fee refunded. also alter the starting time for any player. 2.0 Championship Committee However, it is a condition of the The Championship will be under the competition that, in absence of management and control of the circumstances which warrant waiving the Championship committee consisting of penalty of disqualification as provided in representatives from The Dunes Golf Links Rule 33-7, if the player arrives at his Management and Golf Victoria. In the starting point, ready to play within five absence of the full Championship minutes of his starting time, the penalty for Committee, such members thereof as may failure to start on time is loss of the first be present at any time may give a decision hole in match play or 2 strokes at the first and any decision shall be deemed the hole in stroke play instead of decision of the full Championship disqualification. Committee. The Championship Television Committee reserves the right to vary any The Dunes Golf Links reserves the right to condition of this event. any press, broadcasting or television fees In the event of bad weather, or for any paid or payable for permission to other reason, the Championship broadcast, photograph or televise play. Committee may shorten the competition, Honorary Members appoint another day or days for completion Competitors will be made Honorary of, or may transfer play to another course. Members for the day, of the Club upon Protests must be made to the whose course the rounds are being Championship Committee not later than 10 played. minutes after the conclusion of each Practice round. The decision of the Championship Any arrangements for practice rounds to individuals in such groups who by MUST be made with the Club their pace contribute to such delay. concerned. Monday 20th November AM Warnings may not be issued prior to is reserved for practice rounds for penalties. players only. 11. Dress Standards 9. Course Markers Players and caddies must observe the During practice or during the championship dress standards and course requirements a player shall not place on the course or of the host club. cause to be placed on the course, any 12. Scorecards artificial marker or other devise designed Scorecards signed by the marker and to indicate course measurements. A countersigned by one of the competitors player in breach of this condition shall be must be returned to the person appointed disqualified. by the Committee as soon as possible 10. Pace of Play after the completion of each round. Rule 6-7 will be strictly enforced. Each group must maintain its position on the 13. Caddies course with respect to the group Some members of The Dunes have preceding them. Any group with a clear volunteered their time as caddies for the hole in front of them will be considered week. Please tick the box on the entry form out of position. Penalties will be issued to request a caddy THE DUNES MEDAL MEN HONOUR ROLL

2016 Frazer Droop 282 -6 2015 Kyle Michel 290 +2 2014 Jarryd Felton 280 -8 2013 Anthony Houston 283 -5 2012 Brady Watt 277 -11 2011 Todd Sinnott 281 -7 2010 Deyen Lawson 278 -10 2009 Kieran Pratt 282 -6 2008 Bryden Macpherson 274 -14 2007 Leighton Lyle 282 -6 2006 Rick Kulacz 278 -10 2005 Jason Day 276 -12 2004 Luke Hickmott 288 square 2003 Alistair Presnell 274 -14 2002 Zane Scotland (Eng) 275 -13 2001 Adam Bland 278 -10 2000 Mathew Ballard 283 -5 1999 Brad Lamb 208 -8

Last year’s event was taken out by Frazer Droop (VIC) who finished on 282 -6. Previous competitors have included Rory McIlroy, Oliver Fisher, Jason Day and Brett Rumford. This year’s tournament is sure to be another action packed event as once again Australia’s finest amateurs strive to take out the coveted trophy.

Billets: Some local billeted accommodation with members of The Dunes is available on a first come first served basis. If you are interested please contact the Dunes Pro-Shop. LOCAL ACCOMMODATION VENUES Best Western One Four Nelson 14 Nelson St Rye 3941 5985 7222 Rosebud Motel 1869 Point Nepean Rd 5985 2041 Hotel Sorrento 5–15 Hotham Rd Sorrento 5984 8000 Rye Beach Motel 1929 + 1959 Pt Nepean Rd 5985 2002 Fairways Resort 205 Browns Rd Rosebud 5950 2111