ROOM FOR MORE ENTRIES TO PAUL LAWRIE SCHOOLS CHALLENGE

By DEREK JOHNSTONE
Aberdeen schools golf organiser
There are still six places left in the field should a school wish to enter a team for the Paul Lawrie Foundation Schools Team Challenge event over 18 holes at Peterculter Golf Club on Monday, August 29.
Friday, July 1 is the closing date for entries.
Entry form is provided below.
PAUL LAWRIE SCHOOLS TEAM CHALLENGE 2011


(IN CONJUNCTION WITH PAUL LAWRIE GOLF AND PETERCULTER GC)
You are invited to enter a team in the Paul Lawrie Foundation Schools’ Team Challenge at Peterculter GC on Monday, 29th August 2011. A shotgun start will be in operation with play commencing at noon. Tee times will therefore be limited, so entry will be on a first come basis.
The format will be teams of 3 (boys or girls) who will play in both a scratch and handicap competition (teams can win only one prize) with all 3 scores counting. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runners-up in each of the categories.
Pupils must be on the school roll at 17th August 2011.
ENTRY
Completed entry forms along with a fee of £24 per team (cheque to be made payable to “Torry Academy”) should be sent to the address below. No email/telephone entries will be accepted.
PLAY
The Challenge will be decided by stroke play with the PAUL LAWRIE TROPHY awarded to the team with the lowest total scratch scores.
The AT PERSONNEL TROPHY will be awarded to the team with the best handicap total on the day.
Prize winners who do not stay for the presentation will forfeit their prize.
TIES
Will be decided by the total team score over the last 9 holes.
If still tied, elimination will be determined by the total over last 6, 4, 2, 1 holes.
If still tied, a sudden death play off will take place between the lowest handicap player in each team.
DRESS
The wearing of jeans and trainers on the course and in the clubhouse will not be permitted.
TROPHIES
The trophies should be kept in the winning school and returned to Derek Johnstone at Torry Academy when requested.
GENERAL
Each entry implies acceptance of the Conditions of Play governing the Challenge. These conform to Royal and Ancient rules governing amateur status.
All play will be with golf balls on the current list of conforming balls issued by the Royal & Ancient GC.
If play has started, but has to be abandoned, the organisers will determine the winning teams by the most equitable method possible.
No caddies are allowed at any stage of the Challenge.
The organisers reserve the right to alter the Conditions of Play without prior notice.
Boys will play from the WHITE tees, girls from the RED.
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ENTRY FORM

SCHOOL - Tel No -

Teacher i/c - email -

Player Name Handicap Golf Club

1 ...................................................................................................................................................

2 ..................................................................................................................................................

3 ..................................................................................................................................................


Please complete and return with entry fee to Mr Derek Johnstone, Torry Academy, Tullos Circle, Aberdeen, AB11 8HD.===========================================