www.theorchardgolf.com 2014 CHAMPIONS 18th Founders Cup

19th FOUNDERS CUP About Orchard Golf BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Orchard Golf & Country Club opened for play in November 2014 - 2015 1994. What used to be a mango orchard, owned by the late Board of Directors Dean Conrado T. Benitez, is now the home of two 18-hole The Orchard Golf & Country Club championship golf courses designed by two golfing legends, Chairman and . Vicente R. Santos

The Palmer Course is a traditional parkland layout that curves President and CEO its way through groves of stately mango trees and protected Conrado L. Benitez II by deep lakes and huge bunkers. It was the venue for the 1995 Johnnie Walker Golf Classic, Asia’s most prestigious golf Treasurer tournament, where the likes of Fred Couples, , Colin Henry Cua-Loping Montgomerie, Michael Campbell, , , and many others wowed the gallery with their Corporate Secretary shot-making skills. The easy-going Freddie Couples emerged as Exequiel D. Robles champion of the four-day tournament. Director Tomas Julio Benitez In 1996, The Palmer Course once again played host to the Johnnie Walker Super Tour and Ernie Els bested the likes of Colin Independent Directors Montgomerie, , and our very own Atty. Jose P. Crisostomo Jr. Casius Casas. Carlos F. Tañega

The Player Course, on the other hand, is a heathland type * * * layout with its rolling fairways, deep bunkers and strong winds reminiscent of Scotland courses. It was the venue for the 1997 Asst. Corporate Secretary Mariza Santos-Tan Qualifying School for the Asian PGA. General Manager and COO The Palmer Course has Tiff Eagle on it’s greens while the Player Rene T. Garrovillo Course has SeaIsle 2000 (paspalum).

Page 2 and 3 19th FOUNDERS CUP Eligibility • Stableford points will count as follows:

• Amateur Orchard members and dependents in good standing as »» Net Double Bogey 0 of registration date and during the tournament period. »» Net Bogey 1 »» Net Par 2 • Guests must likewise be of amateur status. »» Net Birdie 3 »» Net Eagle 4 Rules of Play »» Net Double Eagle 5 »» Hole in One 6 • Play shall be governed by the: »» Rules of Golf as approved by the R & A Rules Limited, • Palmer Course – 18-hole Net Aggregate Strokeplay competition. »» Local Rules as printed on the reverse of the official scorecards, Combined points of partners count as the team’s score. and »» Tournament Rules that are listed in these Conditions of Play or as • Player Course – 18-Hole Net Four-Ball Strokeplay competition. Better announced prior to the start of the tournament. net score for the hole counts as the team’s score (Rule 31).

Team Classification Awards

• Group A - Top 25 % of field with lowest team handicap • One crystal trophy for each member of the team as in:

• Group B - Next 25 % of field »» Over-All Champion - Team with highest 36-hole net Stableford points • Group C - Next 25 % of field »» Best Gross Champion - Team with highest 36-hole gross • Group D - Bottom 25 % of field Stableford points

Team handicap shall be the average of players’ handicaps rounded »» Group Champion - Team with highest net Stableford points in upwards/downwards. each group

Format »» Group Runner-Up - Team with next highest net Stableford points in each group • 36-hole Stableford Scoring System with handicaps.

Page 4 and 5 19th FOUNDERS CUP Special Prizes Handicap Rules

• Daily prizes for best team net and best team gross points on each • Participants must have an established UNHS or USGA handicap course. index with at least 20 games recorded by September 22, 2015. Otherwise the player’s handicap will be subject for reduction. • A 2015 MERCEDEZ-BENZ C-CLASS will be available as hole-in-one prize on all par three holes at the Gary Player Course during the • The player’s lowest handicap index from the month of May to tournament. In case of multiple holes-in-one at the Player Course, October 2015 will be used for handicap computation. the prize will be equally shared between or among the winners. • Player’s tournament handicap will be based on the following • A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA will be available as hole-in-one prize Palmer Course slope ratings: Blue Tee - 133, Silver Tee - 128 and for on all par three holes at the Arnold Palmer Course during the Red Tee - 124 tournament. In case of multiple holes-in-one at the Palmer Course, the prize will be equally shared between or among the • To comply with the USGA recommendation on Players Competing winners. from different set of Tees there will be an adjustment on player’s handicap. • Aside from the car, other prizes may be made available on specific holes and the same rule as above will apply. »» Seniors (55 yrs old as of November 25, 2015) who opt to play from the Silver Tees will have a reduction of two strokes (-2) from Tie – Breaks their course handicap.

• Ties will be broken as follows: »» Ladies will also have a reduction of two strokes (-2) from their course handicap on the Red Tee. »» most points on the Player course, then, • Maximum handicap index for members are, 31.0 for men (Hcp-36) »» most points on the Player course back 9, then, and 32.9 for ladies (Hcp-36) while for guests, 20.8 for men (Hcp-24) and 24.8 for ladies (Hcp-27). »» most points on the Player course last 6 holes, then, • Player’s handicap must be submitted and/or verified by the player »» most points on the Player course last 3 holes, himself at the Golf Office prior to November 16, 2015.

»» and if still tied, a toss of a coin • The committee reserves the right to accept, deny or adjust any player’s handicap if it deems it fit or necessary. • Net points will be used to break ties in Over-All & Group categories and gross points for Best Gross.

Page 6 and 7 19th FOUNDERS CUP Size of Field Confirmation of Entries

• Maximum of 400 teams • Entries shall be confirmed only upon submission of the entry form and payment of entry fees. • Schedules/Tee Times (Shotgun starts) • After the Entry Book is filled, a waiting list will be established on a first- Schedule A come-first served basis. Thursday, Nov. 26 @ 6:15 AM • A separate waiting list will be established on a first-come-first-served & Saturday, Nov. 28 @ 12:15 PM basis for dependent children, 12 years old and above. This list will Schedule B be acted upon after October 3, 2015, provided there remains no Thursday, Nov. 26 @ 12:15 PM waiting list consisting of regular members and their spouses. & Saturday, Nov. 28 @ 6:15 AM • Entry fee is P10,000.00 per team plus 2 Grand Raffle tickets. Schedule C Registrants will be required to purchase two (2) Grand Raffle tickets Friday, Nov. 27 @ 6:15 AM as part of their Founders registration. Tickets will be non-refundable and may be billed through their monthly statements. & Sunday, Nov. 29 @ 12:15 PM

Schedule D Cancellations Friday, Nov. 27 @ 12:15 PM • Cancellation without penalty will be accepted up to 5:00 PM of & Sunday, Nov. 29 @ 6:15 PM Sunday, November 2, 2015.

• Participants may sign up for the above schedules upon registration. • Cancellations after the deadline – 50% refund.

• The Committee has the final decision on pairings and hole • Giveaways, if earlier claimed, shall be returned, otherwise no refund assignments. shall be given.

Tees • The member will be charged the equivalent green fees in case the guest has availed of the practice rounds. • Men will use the Blue Tee

• Seniors 55 yrs old and above may opt to use the Silver Tee

• Ladies will use the Red Tee.

Page 8 and 9 19th FOUNDERS CUP Change of Partners Pace of Play

• A member may change his partner not later than November 16, 2015, • Play without delay. provided that the new partner meets the handicap requirements. Otherwise, he plays to a zero handicap. • 22-inch ‘gimme putt’ rule applies. Any ball lying within 22” of the cup will be considered holed on the next stroke. Practice Rounds • A player must pick up his ball if his next stroke is for a net double • Free weekday practice rounds may be played without the member- bogey or zero points. partner up to November 24, 2015 provided: • Marshals and rulesmen are empowered to penalize a flight for slow »» the entry is confirmed, and, play. Slow play is defined as one complete hole behind the flight »» prior booking is made with the Golf Office. ahead.

• Practice rounds may be played on weekends and holidays provided »» 1st offense – warning; players placed on the clock the guest partner pays half the weekend green fees. »» 2nd offense – two(2)-point team penalty »» 3rd offense – disqualification for the day Mulligan Guidelines • To speed up play, play a provisional ball if your original ball may be • P300.00 for two mulligans per 18- holes is compulsory and will be lost or out of bounds, but inform your marker or fellow competitor of charged to your folio. your intent. • • Not valid for a hole-in-one prize. Scorecards • • May be used anywhere except on the putting green. • Each team shall serve as the marker for the other team in the flight. • The markers must for each hole: • Must be announced to the marker before it is used. • »» record the gross scores, or • Mulligan ball must be used once put in play. »» put an “X” in case of a pick-up or hole not played by the players of the other team. Late to Tee

• Players who are late to tee:

»» must mark “X” on the scorecard for the hole/s not played, »» may join play starting on the next tee.

Page 10 and 11 19th FOUNDERS CUP • Only official scorecards will be accepted. Scorecards must be: Dress Code

»» signed by at least one member of each team, • Attire for the Awards Night is smart casual. Shorts and sandals are not »» turned in within 15 minutes of completing a round. acceptable attire.

• Scorecards not turned in on time may be voided, and the errant • Those wearing slippers and/or sleeveless shirts will not be allowed team disqualified for the day. entry into the Ballroom and the Balcony.

• The Tournament Committee will compute for the net Stableford • Members are advised to remind their partners/guests about our points for each player and team. dress code to avoid embarrassment.

Caddies Committees

• The minimum caddie fee for the tournament is P500.00 • The Rules Committee has the final decision regarding the Rules of Golf. • Please pay your caddie immediately after your round so she can go home and rest. • The Tournament Committee has the final decision on all other matters and reserves the right to change the Tournament Rules and prizes with proper notice. Awards Night

• The venue for the awards night shall be at the Grand Ballroom and Good luck and good Golfing! the adjacent balcony. Gates will open at exactly 6:00 P.M.

• The Ballroom shall be exclusively for golf participants and their spouses only. Children, relatives and friends may stay at the Main Lobby provided they have Grand Raffle/Dinner tickets.

• For the convenience of the Sunday afternoon players, it is suggested that you bill out and load your golf bags into your vehicles before attending the awards dinner.

• Cash payments will be accepted for F&B orders during the Awards Night.

Page 12 and 13 19th FOUNDERS CUP OVER-ALL LOW NET OVER-ALL LOW GROSS CHAMPION CHAMPION

1997 2005 2013 1997 2006 2014 Joselito Salud Arthur Tugade Aaron Chua Wilo layug Wolen Juan Superal Raymund Sangil Wilo Layug Rolly Enriquez Barton Chua Menchu Uyengco Marcel Puyat Marty Ilagan 1998 2006 2014 1999 2007 Iraida Matro Gumersindo Leuterio Jerry Tanchuan Vicente Tuason Wolen Juan Superal Menchu Uyengco Emeterio Dikitanan Nilo Ocampo Angelo Que John Kier Abdon 1999 2007 2000 2008 Abelardo Yabut Chito Servida Conrad L. Benitez II King Stehmeier Carlos Santos Jr. Roberto Rosales Francis Gaston John Papa 2000 2008 2001 2009 Antonio Lim Serverino Oliva Mariano Marcos King Stehmeier Jose Chua Antonio Tan Jr. Hector Miole John Papa 2001 2009 2002 2010 Nestor Sanares Wolfgang Popp Dan Salvador III Paul Salvador Omar Dunca Dennis Reyes Bob Horan Dan Salvador III 2002 2010 2003 2011 Corazon Sunga Jojo Ferrer Dan Salvador III Jay Art Tugade Norberto Tolentino Alejandro Palines Jr. Bob Horan Monchu Nolasco 2003 2011 2004 2012 Jerry Tanchuan Alexander Ong Paul Salvador Jikjik Abdon Florentino Zapanta Jr. Raul Ilagan Raymund Sangil Steve Yoon 2004 2012 2005 2013 Jimmy Cu Oscar Patricio King Stehmeier Raymund Sangil Joel Agbanlog Bobby Chico Severino Roxas-Chua Marty Ilagan

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