Dear Golf Friends,
In 2015 Distant Greens Golfing Holidays will celebrate its 20th anniversary and this is one reason why we would like to try participating in the World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship (WAITGC) again with a few teams.
Although it has been 7 years since we last took part, this tournament was the reason for a lot of our guests to travel to Malaysia for the first time and we have always enjoyed organizing these trips. Now with Tourism Malaysia again organizing the tournament - and this being our 20th year of operation - we feel the time is right for us to join in again as well.
The WAITGC round in which we have chosen to participate will take place on Langkawi from the 8th to the 11th of June and we have managed to reserve a place for 4 teams. We have also composed a trip around this tournament for a very special price. The program, price and tournament information you will find below.
We are offering this trip first to a select group of guests who have participated before, to give you, as one of the first, the chance to enjoy this experience again.
We are really keen to bring 4 teams to this tournament again and that is why we would like to ask you:
Are you interested in participating in this tournament and joining the programme.
It would be great if you can manage to enter as a team of 4, however you can also join as an individual and we will slot you in.
We are hoping for a positive response, but please keep in mind that we only have availability for 16 people.
Best regards and jumpa lagi,
Robin, Rob & Ann
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In 2015 Distant Greens Golfing Holidays will celebrate its 20th anniversary and this is one reason why we would like to try participating in the World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship (WAITGC) again with a few teams.
Although it has been 7 years since we last took part, this tournament was the reason for a lot of our guests to travel to Malaysia for the first time and we have always enjoyed organizing these trips. Now with Tourism Malaysia again organizing the tournament - and this being our 20th year of operation - we feel the time is right for us to join in again as well.
The WAITGC round in which we have chosen to participate will take place on Langkawi from the 8th to the 11th of June and we have managed to reserve a place for 4 teams. We have also composed a trip around this tournament for a very special price. The program, price and tournament information you will find below.
We are offering this trip first to a select group of guests who have participated before, to give you, as one of the first, the chance to enjoy this experience again.
We are really keen to bring 4 teams to this tournament again and that is why we would like to ask you:
Are you interested in participating in this tournament and joining the programme.
It would be great if you can manage to enter as a team of 4, however you can also join as an individual and we will slot you in.
We are hoping for a positive response, but please keep in mind that we only have availability for 16 people.
Best regards and jumpa lagi,
Robin, Rob & Ann
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Price p.p. based on 2 persons per room: Euro 995 inclusive:
Not included:
Tournament Information
ORGANIZATIONThe World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship (WAITGC) is an annual event organised by Tourism Malaysia. WAITGC 2015 will be managed by the Golf Club Managers Association of Malaysia (GCMAM) and sanctioned by Malaysian Golf Association (MGA).
MANAGEMENTThe Tournament shall be managed by a Committee appointed by Tourism Malaysia & GCMAM whose decision in all matters shall be final. All play shall be in accordance with the Rules of Golf and the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited and the Local Rules of the host club, as approved by the Tournament Committee.
ELIGIBILITYThe Tournament is open to all amateur golfers in a team of minimum of three and maximum of four players with a valid USGA, National Handicapping System or club verified handicap (whichever is lower) of 18 and below for men, and, 24 and below for ladies. The Committee reserves the right to assign handicaps as they deem fit, within reason and as allowed within the Rules of the USGA Handicapping System.
The Tournament Committee also reserves the rights to accept or refuse any entry without providing any reasons whatsoever.
MODE OF PLAYEach qualifying round shall be played on two different 18 holes golf course (2 days on each course).
The mode of play shall be as follows:Gross Category: 4 rounds (stroke play) of 18 holes each (72 holes) or lower as declared by the Tournament Committee.
TIESIn the event of tie for any position for the Team (Gross, Nett or Senior) and Individual Event, the tie shall be decided by a count back in the following order on gross/stableford points:(a) Round 4 Total (e) 2nd Nine – Last 9 holes
(b) Round 3 Total (f) 2nd Nine – Last 6 holes
(c) Round 2 Total (g) 2nd Nine – Last 3 holes
(d) Round 1 Total (h) Hole No 18
18In any case, if the tie is still undecided, it shall be decided by lot.
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
FORMAT OF THE GRAND FINAL
The Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited shall apply. Those who win a hole-in-one prize that exceeds the limit as stated in the rules may have their amateur status forfeited. The Tournament Committee and sponsors shall not be liable for any action taken by any quarter pertaining to the amateur status of the players.
REGISTRATION FEEUSD 2,600 per team* 6% GST will be collected after 1st April 2015. The Registration Fee will include the following:
With thanks and best regards,
ROB & ANN
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- 7 nights stay based on 2 persons per room inclusive breakfast
- 5 rounds of golf, incl.buggy, 1x Saujana GC, 2x Gunung Raya GC, 2x Els Teluk Datai GC
- all transfers
- Tour KL & Dinner in Menara Tower
- Welcome Cocktail Party WAITGC
- Prize giving dinner WAITGC
- to your choice: Tour or extra round of golf at Gunung Raya on the last day.
Not included:
- Flights
- Non-specified meals
- Tips
Tournament Information
ORGANIZATIONThe World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship (WAITGC) is an annual event organised by Tourism Malaysia. WAITGC 2015 will be managed by the Golf Club Managers Association of Malaysia (GCMAM) and sanctioned by Malaysian Golf Association (MGA).
MANAGEMENTThe Tournament shall be managed by a Committee appointed by Tourism Malaysia & GCMAM whose decision in all matters shall be final. All play shall be in accordance with the Rules of Golf and the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited and the Local Rules of the host club, as approved by the Tournament Committee.
ELIGIBILITYThe Tournament is open to all amateur golfers in a team of minimum of three and maximum of four players with a valid USGA, National Handicapping System or club verified handicap (whichever is lower) of 18 and below for men, and, 24 and below for ladies. The Committee reserves the right to assign handicaps as they deem fit, within reason and as allowed within the Rules of the USGA Handicapping System.
The Tournament Committee also reserves the rights to accept or refuse any entry without providing any reasons whatsoever.
MODE OF PLAYEach qualifying round shall be played on two different 18 holes golf course (2 days on each course).
The mode of play shall be as follows:Gross Category: 4 rounds (stroke play) of 18 holes each (72 holes) or lower as declared by the Tournament Committee.
- Three (3) or four (4) participants from each team.
- Total of best three (3) scores from each team for each round.
- Three (3) or four (4) participants from each team.
- Total of best three (3) scores based on stableford points from each team for each round.
- Maximum points each player can score for each round is 40 points. However, for the purpose of handicap revision, it will be based on the actual nett scores or stableford points.
- Three (3) or four (4) participants from each team.
- All participants in the team must be 55 years old as at 1st January 2015.
- Total of best three (3) scores on stableford points from each team for each round.
- Maximum points each player can score for each round is 40 points. However, for the purpose of handicap revision, it will be based on the actual nett scores or stbaleford points.
- There must be a minimum of 7 teams in this category participating at each qualifying round; failing which this category will be cancelled, and all teams will participate in the Nett Category, as above.
- There will be no practice round.
- The Tournament Committee reserves the right to cancel or change or postpone any of the tournament date/s or venue/s or round/s without providing any reasons whatsoever.
TIESIn the event of tie for any position for the Team (Gross, Nett or Senior) and Individual Event, the tie shall be decided by a count back in the following order on gross/stableford points:(a) Round 4 Total (e) 2nd Nine – Last 9 holes
(b) Round 3 Total (f) 2nd Nine – Last 6 holes
(c) Round 2 Total (g) 2nd Nine – Last 3 holes
(d) Round 1 Total (h) Hole No 18
18In any case, if the tie is still undecided, it shall be decided by lot.
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
- There will be six (6) Preliminary Rounds to be played at selected championship golf courses in pre-selected gol ng destinations of Malaysia.
- Each Preliminary Round will be open to maximum of 30 teams on rst-come- rst-serve basis.
- From each of the preliminary round, ve (5) teams will qualify for the Grand Final as follows:
- Two (2) Gross teams based on stroke play
- One (1) team based on stableford (modify) points.
- Two (2) teams based on Senior Category stableford points.
- Two (3) Gross teams based on stroke play
- Two (2) teams based on stableford (modify) points.
- Should there be a need to change players who have qualified, to the Grand Finals, prior approval from the WAITGC tournament committee is required. Terms and Conditions will apply
FORMAT OF THE GRAND FINAL
- Three (3) days event to select winners for the Event for Gross, Nett and Senior Category.
- Team gross category mode of play shall be stroke play.
- Team nett and senior category mode of play shall be based on stableford points.
- Only 1 (one) player can be replaced subject to written approval from the Tournament Commitee. The handicap of the substitude player should not be LOWER than the handicap of the original player for GROSS event and should not be HIGHER for NETT and SENIOR event.
The Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited shall apply. Those who win a hole-in-one prize that exceeds the limit as stated in the rules may have their amateur status forfeited. The Tournament Committee and sponsors shall not be liable for any action taken by any quarter pertaining to the amateur status of the players.
REGISTRATION FEEUSD 2,600 per team* 6% GST will be collected after 1st April 2015. The Registration Fee will include the following:
- Welcome Cocktail
- 5-nite accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- 4 rounds of golf (inclusive of green fee, buggy fee & insurance)
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers (designated airport)
- Daily transfers from hotel – golf club, wherever applicable
- Daily transfers from hotel-golf club, wherever applicable
- Commemorative goody items
- An invitation to Prize Presentation Dinner
With thanks and best regards,
ROB & ANN
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