Rules and Regulations
:: Jamaica Pro-Am HomeTeams must consist of a certified PGA
Professional and three (3) amateurs. The host golf professional
must be an accredited General Manager, Director of Golf, Head Golf
Professional, Director of Instruction, Instructor or Assistant Golf
Professional.
Individual
amateurs or teams without a host professional are encouraged to contact
the Tournament Office for assistance in gaining entry into the event.Team spots will be guaranteed on a
first-come, first-paid basis until October 1, 2010 or a field of 40
teams is achieved. Thereafter,
teams will be accepted on a space available basis only.Team
Handicap
The combined total of the team's handicap indexes must
MEET or
EXCEED a minimum
of 21. Handicaps must be verified by GHIN or other certified golf
associations. Valid GHIN numbers are preferred. Copies of cards or
certified print outs must be signed by the team pro and submitted to the
tournament committee upon request. Failure to produce proper
documentation will result in team disqualification. The tournament
committee reserves all right to review and adjust individual or team
handicaps as necessary.
Multiple Teams
In 2010, a maximum
of two (2) teams per golf club is allowed.* Teams must meet the entry
requirements and complete the online registration process before the
tournament field is
filled.
* Limited to ten (10) golf
clubs.Senior Division
Professionals 55-years of age
and older will play from separate pro tees and compete in the Senior
Division daily Low Pro and 36-Hole Medal, which will payout a portion of
the Pro Purse. All pros will compete for the overall title and team
flight awards from their assigned tees.
Women's Division
If
a minimum of five (5) teams comprised of a male or female host pro and
three (3) female amateurs secure a spot in the field, a Women's Division
will be established. Teams playing in this division will compete in
the overall tournament, using the same format as the men, while playing
from forward tees (for amateurs only). Teams in this division will also
compete against each other for First Place honors during the final
round. A pro purse payout will be made to the host pro of the team
winning the Women's Division if applicable.
Player &
Guest Registration
Individual
team members and non-golf guests are required to register and pay
their entry fees online. Host professionals are required to see that
all their amateurs complete the registration process in order for the
team’s
spot in the field to be confirmed. Please contact the Tournament
Director with any
questions.
Non-Golf Guest registration is done within the
Professional or Amateur online registration forms. Non-Golf Guests may
participate in all event activities except tournament play. Non-Golf
Guests will also receive a NIKE GOLF guest gift bag, two (2) 50-minute
spa treatments at the Ritz-Carlton Spa and one (1) Chukka Caribbean
Adventures day tour.
Note: Amateurs sharing a room with a non-golf
guest
are considered "Single Players" and will be charged the single player
rate plus the non-golf guest fee for each person sharing
their room. Single Players may have up to two (2) additional
non-golf guests in
their room. Amateurs choosing the "Double Occupancy" rate are limited
to two (2) players per room. Participants bringing children under the
age of 21 are asked to contact the Tournament Office in advance to
discuss lodging and dining arrangements.
Cancellation Policy
To
ensure our field remains full until the event begins on December 8,
2010 we maintain a strict
no cancellation policy after
entries close on October 1, 2010. Any player or non-golf guest that
cancels after completing the online
tournament
registration process by the entry deadline will be subject to a
$500 per person administration fee.