1. The Masters Golf Fashion Hong Kong Open Amateur & Mid-Amateur Open Golf Championships 2008 will be decided by stroke play over four rounds, which will be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal & Ancient Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by the Tournament Committee.
   
   
2. Competitors will play one round on each 22, 23 and 24 October 2008. The 40 lowest scores over these 54 holes and any tying for the 40th place will qualify for the final 18 holes on 25 October 2008.
   
   Please note that a cut will be made after round 1 and any player scoring 87 or above (16 over par) or more than 11 shots over the leading score, whichever is the higher, will be eliminated from the championships.
   
   
3. A subsidiary competition will be played within the Championship. A Team Event will be played on the first three rounds of the tournament. Each team may consist of two or three players and the best two scores will count each day.
   
   
4. In the event of a tie for first place in both the HK Open Amateur Championship and the HK Open Mid-Amateur Championship, the winner will be decided by a hole by hole play off to take place immediately. The play off holes will be decided by the Tournament Director. All other ties will be decided by a count-back. The winner will be the player or team having the lowest gross score over the last 18 holes (then the last 9, last 6, last 3, and last hole; then follow by holes 1-9, 4-9, 7-9 and hole 9). If a tie still arises, the scores of the immediate previous round will be applied in the same way. If a winner is still not determined after the score of the first round is applied, the result will be decided by the toss of a coin.
   
   
5. The specimen conditions in the Rules of Golf (2008 - 2011) are in effect as regards Conforming Driver Heads (see pages 141 & 142), Conforming Golf Balls (see page 142) and Time of Starting (see page 143).
   
   
6. Any driver the player carries must have a clubhead, identified by model and loft, that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A.
   
   
It is the responsibility of all players to ensure that their driver is listed on the R&A list of Conforming Driver heads.

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to inspect any driver at any time during the tournament.
Penalty for making a stroke with club in breach of condition: Disqualification
For details, please visit R&A website at www.randa.org


7. Players and caddies shall walk at all times during a stipulate round unless permitted to ride by the Tournament Committee or a referee.
   
   
8. Players and caddies may use pull or battery operated trolley.
   
   
9. A player may bring his own caddie provided he or she is not a professional golfer and not a parent of the player, unless agreed by the Tournament Committee.
   Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification.
   
   
10. Players should report to the Starter at least 10 minutes before their allotted starting time. If a player arrives late at his starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes, to be added to the score on the first hole.
    Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes: Disqualification.
    
    
11. During a stipulated round, the use of a mobile phone is regarded as a serious breach of etiquette for which the penalty may be disqualification.
    
    
12. During a stipulated round, the use of a distance measuring device is not allowed.
    Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification.
    
    
13. A copy of the full Pace of Play conditions will be posted at the Tournament Office and will be available on request.
    
    
14. The Tournament Committee may require a player to withdraw from the Championship if it is felt the player does not have a basic understanding of the Rules of Golf which includes etiquette, or the requisite golfing standard.
    
    
15. Entrants must conform in all respects to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited and sign the declaration in the entry form to that effect.
    
    
16. Entries will be accepted from male players whose handicap index does not exceed 7.1 under the USGA handicapping system as of the closing date.
    
    
17. Entrants for the Open Mid-Amateur Championship must have reached the age of 35 years on or before 22 October 2008.
    
    
18. The starting field will be max. 90 players. In the event of entries exceeding this number, entries will be decided using handicap index. Lower handicaps taking precedence. Unsuccessful entrants will be given the opportunity to compete in the event of withdrawals. Entry fees will be refunded to unsuccessful entrants who do not compete.
    
    
19. The applicable full entry fee and an entry form must be received by the HKGA not later than 26 September 2008.
    
    
20. Entry will not be accepted unless the entry form is fully completed and signed by the entrant. Entry fees will not be refunded for withdrawals after 26 September 2008.
    
    
21. Spectators are allowed on the course but must stay on the cart path if asked by an official to do so. Viewing is also permitted from designated vantage points.
    
    
22. The courtesy of the Hong Kong Golf Club will be extended to all entrants on Tuesday 21st October apart from the Hong Kong Golf Club members who can play at other times. Players must book their starting times by telephoning or faxing the Hong Kong Golf Association at telephone: (852) 2504 8659 or fax: (852) 2845 1553 from 9th October - 14th October before 4:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time). Priority for the practice round on the 21st October will be given by overseas competitors.
    
    
23. All entries will be subject to the approval of the Tournament Committee which reserves the right to accept or refuse, or having accepted, subsequently reject any entry without giving reason for its decision.
    
    
24. It is the responsibility of each player to be aware of and abide by, the Dress Code for the Host Club. A copy of this will be posted on the Information Board at the Tournament office. Both on and off the Course and in the Clubhouse, players should observe reasonable, inoffensive manner of dress. In general however, the following rules should be observed.

a) Denim wear including jeans, is not permitted
b) Swimwear and athletic attire including tracksuits, shorts, T-shirts and sports shoes are not allowed.
c) Footwear should be worn at all times, not changed in public areas and notice taken of Host Club rules regarding spike shoes.
d) Hats or caps should not be worn in the Clubhouse.


25. The Tournament Committee shall be appointed by the Hong Kong Golf Association and shall consist of:

a) Hong Kong Golf Association Chairman, Rules (or an authorized deputy)
b) Hong Kong Golf Association Chairman, Tournaments (or an authorized deputy)
c) The Tournament Director (or an authorized deputy)
For the purposes of Rule 33-7 a quorum shall consist of any two of the above persons. Decisions of the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding on all concerned.


26. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to disqualify any competitor making a false statement on his entry form.
    
    
27. Prizes will be awarded as follows:
    
    The HK Open Amateur Championship:
    Winner, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, 4th Place and 5th Place
    
    Best Round:
    1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round and 4th round Best 54 holes
    
    Team Event:
    Winners and Runners-up
    
    The HK Mid-Amateur Open Championship:
    Winner, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
    
    A player is entitled to win a prize in both Championships.
    Minor prizes such as the best score for each day are restricted to players who have not won a major prize.
    A player who withdraws from the Championship is not entitled to win any prizes.
    
    
28. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to amend these Championship conditions.