Tournament Rules.

All play shall be in accordance with Rules of Golf as approved by the Vietnam Golf Asociation and the Local Rules of the respective Tournament club, as approved by the Tournament Committee.

The format for this tournament will be individual handicap Stableford using System 36, to identify the tournament handicap. The qualifying tournaments will be played over 18 holes and the winner will be determined on their points scored.

• Category Men I (Handicap index 00-12.4)
• Category Men II (Handicap index 12.5 - 28.4)
• Category Ladies – (Handicap index 00 - 28.4)

STABLEFORD SYSTEM 36 (SHOTGUN).
Players are allocated a certain number of points on a hole depending on the net score of the player. The aim of Stableford is to accumulate the most number of points over the course of 18 holes. Depending on a player's handicap a certain number of strokes are allocated on each hole. The table of points is based on the net score of the individual player (after handicap adjustment) as follows:

BMW Golf Cup International 2020, Vietnam Finals on November 2020 is the qualifying tournament to determine the winners who will represent Vietnam in the World Finals in March 2021.

• The individual winner of each of the 3 categories will represent Vietnam in the World Finals 2020.
• Winners of the 3 categories will have to be verified BMW car owners in order to be eligible to participate in the World Finals of the current year.
• No player is permitted to participate in the World Final for more than once in his/her lifetime.

• Category I: Mens – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
• Category II: Mens – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
• Category III: Ladies – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
• Nearest to the Pin – 2 prizes
• Longest Drive – 1 prize
• Hole In One – 4 prizes

HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE.
The first player only to score a Hole-In-One in accordance to the tournament rules and regulations during the one (01) day tournament rounds of the event will win the Hole-In-One prize. The prize has to be redeemed within three (03) months from the date of the tournament, failing which, the prize will be forfeited. By participating in the Hole-In-One and accepting the Hole-In-One prize, each player agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions and warranties applicable for the acceptance and delivery of the Hole-In-One prize.

• The Committee will be responsible for the addition of gross scores, and the computing of System 36 Handicap as well as the determination of a player's Stableford Score.
• The player is responsible for entering his Gross Score for every Hole including penalties incurred. Failure to enter a Gross Score for any hole will mean the player has scored a Double Bogey or more on such hole.
• All players must submit their respective scorecard duly signed and counter signed as verification by by all flight members no later than 10 minutes after the completion of play.
• A scorecard is deemed to have been submitted when the player leaves the scoring area, and no alterations will be entertained thereafter.

• Players must provide the Tournament Committee with a current confirmation of their handicap.
• A Tournament player’s handicap must be valid at the time of entry, on the day of the Tournament and updated.
• The last record of golfing scores must be within 3 months from the tournament date.
• A player’s handicap may be adjusted by the Tournament Committee prior to or during the Tournament. The Tournament Committee’s decision shall be final.

Play shall be in groups of maximum four (4) players.

The draw for the rounds will be made by the Committee. The player shall start at the time laid by the Tournament Committee. 

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to change the draws and vary the starting times without giving any reason.

The attention of all players is drawn to the Tournament policy regarding undue delay. In the interest of fair play the committee will not hesitate to impose the penalties provided by the Rule. The maximum time allocated for the completion of 18 holes is to be determined by the Tournament Committee.

The Tournament Committee will make every effort to complete an event in its entirety. However, the Tournament Committee reserves the right to suspend or abandon play as necessary if weather-related circumstances require such action. In the unlikely event the course is unplayable and play is abandoned or other conditions warrant such action, the Tournament Committee will then decide the Tournament and all players will be informed accordingly

DISPUTES AND APPEALS.
Any dispute that arises during the Tournament must be put forward to the Tournament Committee as soon as practicable upon completion of the Tournament, and no later than 15 minutes after completion of the play.

The penalty of disqualification may, in exceptional cases, be waived, modified or imposed by the Tournament Committee.

DECISIONS. 

If a referee has been appointed by the Committee, his decision is final. 
In the absence of a referee, any dispute or doubtful point on the Rules shall be referred to the Committee whose decision shall be final.

THACO, the Tournament Committee and their staff shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or harm or any form of injuries the participants of the Tournament may suffer as a result of their participation in this Tournament.

THACO, and its agencies reserve the right to use any name, photograph, and/or video of any player taken during the course of the event for advertising and communication for the Tournament.