Download the Fynbos Better Ball 2023 Tournament Guide Below:

ENTRIES

1.1              Register FOUR members per sponsor/company.

1.2              The registration fee amounts to R16 500 per team which includes the following:

·         Green fees- includes one practice round on the 20 September(Course closes at 15:30 for final preparations)

·         Delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

·         Prizes:  Daily as well as overall /team.

1.3              Entries as per attached form.

TEAM COMPETITION

The tournament will be decided on a ‘BETTER BALL’ basis. Three days of 18 holes with team prizes each day.  

At the end of each day, the two B/ball points (morning and afternoon field)of each team, will be added together to determine the total points for the day. At the end of the 3rd day, all these points (the two scores per day) will be added together to determine the overall champion team.

Players rotate daily as follows:

-          Day 1        Player A & B; Player C & D

-          Day 2        Player B & C; Player A & D

-          Day 3        Player B & D; Player A & C

HANDICAP

Maximum handicap of 24 will be accepted at the start of the tournament. This handicap must be an official club handicap. Captains must hand in players’ official handicap card during registration. Men play WHITE tees, and men over 60 years old have the choice to play BLUE, ladies play RED. Players’ initial choice of tee will apply for the duration of the tournament and may not change.

During this championship, our own Nomad system will be applied, and handicaps will be adjusted after each day’s play, whereafter the new handicap will apply for the next day.

·         38                                      (Cut with one)

·         39                                      (Cut with two)

·         40 and 41                        (Cut with three)

·         42 and more                    (Cut with four)

·         Under 30 points             (Plus one)

·         Under 26 points             (Plus two)

·         Under 22 points             (Plus three)

3.         GENERAL

3.1       Tournament guidelines, including tee times, draw, rules and results will be available on the night of registration. 

3.2       Drinks will be for by players own account, unless otherwise announced. If teams wish to open an account at the bar for the duration of the tournament, teams must register their handicap cards with the manager on the night of registration. Players must always have their handicap cards available to authorize bar purchases on their account.

3.3       Entries are limited to 24 teams on a first come, first serve basis.

3.4       Entry fees as per the entry form are payable upon entry to ensure your team’s participation.

3.5       Proof of official handicap must be shown upon registration, from 16h00 on Wednesday, 20 September 2023.

3.6       If the composition of your team changes, the details of this must be passed on to the organizers before the start of the tournament.

3.7       Accommodation must be arranged and paid for by the players themselves. Fynbos Golf Club has several options for rent during the tournament. You can visit our website at www.fynbosgolf.co.za to book your accommodation online or call the club on 042 285 0321 for bookings. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

The management of FYNBOS GOLF CLUB looks forward to hosting you for the
2023 BETTER BALL and wishes all teams the best of luck!