The Edge Standard

 GENERAL RULES OF COMPETITION

The following general rules of competition, together with any additions or amendments published by Edge Golf Championships (EGC) at each golf course, will apply to all events run by the EGC. 

 Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a local rule is the General Penalty.

 Stroke Play – Two strokes Local Rules

 1. Out of Bounds. Rule 18.2.

(a) A ball is out of bounds when it is beyond any wall defining a boundary.

 (b) A ball that is played from one side of a road which is defined as out of bounds and comes to rest on the other side of that road is out of bounds. This is true even if the ball comes to rest on another part of the course that is in bounds for other holes.

 2. Penalty Areas. Rule 17.

(a) Opposite Side Same Distance Relief for Red Penalty Areas. The local rules sheet will specify which (if any) red penalty areas have a same distance option on the opposite side. Model Local Rule B-2.1 will apply only to the penalty areas that are listed.

(b) Opposite Side Relief Where Ball Last Crossed Edge of Penalty Area Where The Edge and The Boundary of Course Coincide. When a player’s ball last crossed the edge of a penalty area where the edge of the penalty area and a boundary of the course coincide, that edge is deemed red and opposite side relief is available under Model Local Rule B-2.1.

(c) Dropping Zones for Penalty Areas Where a dropping zone is marked for a penalty area, it is an additional option under penalty of one stroke. The dropping zone is a relief area under Rule 14.3. meaning a ball must be dropped in and come to rest in the relief area.

 3. Back-on-the-line relief. Playing from outside the Relief Area.

Model Local Rule E-12 is in effect when taking back-on-the-line relief under any Rule. Note the back-on-the-line options in Rules 16.1c(2), 17.1d(2), 19.2b and 19.3b.

 4. Abnormal Course Conditions. Rule 16.1.

 A. Ground Under Repair (GUR)

(1)  All areas bounded by white lines.

(2)  Seams of Cut Turf: Model Local Rule F7 is in effect.

(3)  French drains (stone-filled drainage ditches).

(4)  For holes left by movable obstructions in parts of the General Area cut to fairway height or less, fee relief is available for lie of ball or area of intended swing but there is no relief for interference to the stance.

B. Immovable Obstructions

(1)  White lined areas and the immovable obstruction they tie into are a single abnormal course condition.

(2)  Landscaped garden areas (and everything growing in them) that are completely surrounded by an immovable obstruction are treated as a single abnormal course condition.

(3)  Mats that are secured and all ramps covering cables (anything which is secured or fastened is not considered “readily movable” if it has to be unfastened to be moved).

(4)  Roads or paths surfaced with woodchip or mulch. Individual pieces of woodchip are loose impediments.

C. Temporary Water

Squeegee Policy for Temporary Water removal.

If a player’s ball lies on the putting green and there is interference by temporary water on the putting green, the player may take relief under Rule 16.1d.

The Committee may squeegee greens until players are nearby and if conditions deteriorate, to keep play going, they may authorise a combination of all the above measures.

Any squeegeeing should be done across the line of play, must extend a reasonable distance beyond the hole (i.e. at least one club-length) and may only be carried out by committee-authorised personnel.

D. Restriction on Relief from Stance in Animal Hole

Rule 16.1 is modified in this way:

“Interference does not exist if the animal hole interferes with only the player’s stance”.

 5. Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Greens.

Model Local Rule F-5 is in effect but is modified as follows: For a ball in the General Area, relief is allowed only when both the ball and the immovable obstruction lie in an area cut to fairway height or less.

 6. Limiting When Stroke Made From Putting Green Must be Replayed.

Model Local Rule D-7 is in effect and modifies Exception 2 to Rule 11.1b.

7. Integral Objects.

(a) Bunker liners in their intended position.

(b) Wires, cables, wrapping or other objects when closely attached to trees or other permanent objects.

(c) Artificial retaining walls and pilings when located within penalty areas.

(d) Any closed gate attached to a boundary object.

8. Permanent Overhead Power Line.

Model Local Rule E-11 is in effect but only for a ball which strikes a power line located in bounds and not the supporting pole. (Stroke is cancelled and must be replayed).

9. Temporary Immovable Obstructions. (TIO).

Model Local Rules F-22 re Temporary Power Lines and Cables and F-23 re TIO, with any additions or amendments in the additional Local Rules published by EGC, are in effect.

10. Clubs and Balls.

(a) Club Replacement. Model Local Rule G-9 for replacement of a club that is broken or significantly damaged is in effect.

(b) List of Conforming Driver Heads. Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect. Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this rule: Disqualification.

(c) Groove and Punch Mark Specifications. Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect. Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this rule: Disqualification.

(d) Conforming Balls List. Model Local Rule G-3 re Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. Penalty for breach of this local rule:  Disqualification.

Note: An updated List of Conforming Clubs and Balls is available on www.randa.org

11. Pace of Play Policy. Rule 5.6.

Each hole has been given a maximum completion time based upon the length and difficulty of the hole. The maximum time allotted for the completion of 18 holes will be available prior to play from the Championship Office. Please ensure you obtain a copy of the Pace of Play Policy and read it carefully before playing. The Pace of Play Policy will be strictly enforced.

Penalty for Breach of Pace of Play Policy: Stroke Play and Match Play:

1 bad time - Verbal warning from Referee and told that if he/she has a further bad time he/she will be penalised.

2 bad times - 1 stroke penalty.

3 bad times - General penalty.

4 bad times - Disqualification.

Note: Timings will be taken from the moment it is deemed by the Referee that it is the player’s turn to play and he can do so freely.

12. Play Suspensions. Rule 5.7.

The following signals will be used to suspend and resume play:

Immediate Stop/dangerous situation - one prolonged note of the siren. 

Normal non-dangerous stop - three consecutive short notes of the siren. 

Resume play - two consecutive short notes of the siren

Note: When play is stopped in a dangerous situation, all practice areas will be immediately closed.

13. Practice. Rule 5.2.

(a) Practice before or between rounds in Stroke Play. Rule 5.2b.

Rule 5.2b is modified in this way:

On the day(s) of a stroke play competition, a player must not practice on the competition course between rounds or after completing play of their final round for that day.

Penalty for breach of Rule 5.2:  See penalty statement in Rule 5.2.

14. Transportation Policy.

Model Local Rule G-6 is in effect and modifies Rule 4.3a(1) in this way:

During a round a player must not ride on any form of motorised transportation except as authorised by the Committee”. (A player taking a stroke and distance penalty is always authorised).

Penalty for breach of this local rule: General Penalty for each hole during which there is a breach. A breach between holes applies to the next hole.

15. Deciding Ties. The method for deciding ties is provided in the EGC Terms of Competition. 

16. Recording Area and Scorecard Returned.

Electronic scoring using Golf Genius will be in place during the Championships.

17. Results of Competition - Competition Closed.

Stroke Play: When the Championship trophy is presented to the winner, the final results of the competition are officially announced, and the competition is closed.

18.  Caddies

Caddies are allowed.  Parents of players may not caddy for their child unless they are a designated Coach.

(Rule 10.3).  See Additional Local Rules for additional information.

19. Anti-Doping.

Players are required to comply with and be bound by the FPG/Portuguese Anti-Doping Policy (the Anti-Doping Policy).

The current version of the Anti-Doping Policy may be viewed on the EGC website: www.fpg.pt

20. Behaviour/Standards of Player Conduct

All players, officials and supporters are expected to comply with the EGC Code of Conduct and are requested to familiarise themselves with this policy in advance of competing in an EGC Championship.

21. Dress Code

Players are expected to wear recognised golf apparel.

22. Entries

All entries into EGC Championships, where over-subscribed, shall be subject to review as outlined within the EGC Terms of Competition.

23. Inclement Weather, Cancellation, Force Majeure

If, in the opinion of EGC, it becomes impossible to complete a Championship in accordance with that Championship’s conditions because of adverse weather or other circumstances, EGC may vary the format to the extent necessary to achieve a result within the time available. 

EGC reserves the right to cancel, or postpone indefinitely, the event at any time if required to do so, or if in its opinion it is reasonable in the circumstances to do so, due to events beyond its reasonable control.

24. Photography Consent 

EGC seeks media coverage and publicity for the above Championship around and during the Championship via both the written press and via broadcast and audio-visual media. Each competitor by entering the Championship, and thereby agreed to the Terms and Conditions of the Championships, assigns to EGC and its assignees and licensees the right in perpetuity throughout the world to make, use, edit, exhibit and reproduce (and to authorise others to do so) in any and all media (whether Press, radio, television, internet or otherwise), whether now known or hereafter devised for commercial and/or other purposes from time to time and at their discretion, any and all pictures, coverage, recordings and any other reproductions of any description of the competitor made during or in connection with the Championship (including, without limitation, during practice and play) without compensation for the competitor or the heirs, successors, executors, administrators or assignees of the competitor. The competitor also assigns the right to use and reproduce their name, voice, likeness and biographical material in any way now known or hereafter devised by EGC for the purpose of promoting the Championship, any subsequent Championships and the activities of EGC and Edge Golf College, without compensation for the competitor or the heirs, successors, executors, administrators or assignees of the competitor including in circumstances where it may include the logo of a third party or of a sponsor or patron of the Championship or any subsequent Championship. Notwithstanding the foregoing grant of rights, EGC and its assignees and licensees agree that, other than as permitted above, they will not authorise any company contractually associated with EGC to use the competitor’s name, voice, likeness and biographical material in a way which constitutes the endorsement of a product or service, without first requiring such associated company to obtain the competitor’s authorisation. Please contact the Championship Committee at fiona@edgegolfcollege.com if you have any queries.

25. Policies and Procedures

EGC policies can be viewed here.

26. Liability 

Neither the Club nor EGC can be held responsible for the loss of or damage to equipment or personal possessions.

 CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

CONDUCT GUIDELINES

Edge Golf Championships (EGC) takes immense pride in the quality of its participants, host facilities and broad community involvement at each Championship. To continue making these Championships enjoyable for everyone, all participants are required to adhere to the EGC Code of Conduct. The following principles guide good practice for everyone involved in the Championships. 

Players and other team members, such as coaches, team managers, advice givers, caddies or parents, must always conduct themselves to the highest standards of behaviour and ethical conduct. They must act in the best interests of the EGC and its sponsors, the club, and the game of golf. Players and other team members participating in EGCs should always follow the principles of the Championships - honesty, good sporting conduct, and courtesy, whether on or off the golf course.

Determining the exact standard of behaviour expected from players or other team members in Edge Golf Championships is impossible. It is also impossible to list all the acts violating the standard of behaviour. In most cases, common sense should tell the player or other team member the required standard of behaviour. Anyone who is in doubt about the behaviour that is expected of them should contact the Championships Committee at the event for guidance.

In most circumstances, the following examples of acts, omissions and negligence will be considered to be contrary to the Code of Conduct and will result in disciplinary action, including invoicing for replacement articles if these have been damaged/broken.  This list is not exhaustive:

• Failure to comply with commonly accepted standards of sporting behaviour, dress code and spirit of the game at all times.
• Acting in a way that will hurt the Championships, another player, or the Championships management.
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages by players under the age of eighteen at the place of competition.
• Disrespectful criticism of the course, sponsors, rules officials, volunteers, or the Championships Committee. Any complaints must be addressed to the Championships Committee only.
• Failure to comply or cooperate with the Championships Committee‘s investigation of an offence.
• Improper behaviour on the course.
• Abuse of clubs or the course
  1. Throwing and/or breaking clubs
  2. De-facing of damaging on-course signage
  3. Damaging course equipment, tee markers, flagsticks, rakes, etc
• Not taking good care of the course - for example, by not replacing divots, smoothing bunkers, repairing ball marks, pulling trolleys onto or across teeing grounds, and causing unnecessary damage to the course.
• Use of foul and/or abusive language (said in any language).
• Misuse of Social Media
  1. Publicly using Social Media to be critical or disrespectful of others or Edge Golf Championship (or its partners and stakeholders)
  2. Excessive use of Social Media during the round
• Any behaviour viewed as unethical in the opinion of the Championships Committee.
• Failure to control temper anywhere within the official Championships area (clubhouse, golf course, practice facilities, hotel, transfer vehicles, etc.).
• Failure to attend a prize-giving ceremony. In an individual Championship, players receiving prizes must be present at the award ceremony unless otherwise permitted by the Championships Committee.

Rules officials, golf course/club staff, and fellow competitors have the right to report a breach of conduct. The decision rests with the Championships Committee.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE AND SANCTIONS

When a player or other team member in an Edge Golf Championship is believed to have violated the Code of Conduct or the Rules of Golf, and the offence can result in sanctions, the Championships Committee shall investigate. The investigation may include an interview with the subject person, his opponent, fellow competitors, marker, Referee, and others who have witnessed the offence when the round is completed.

If the investigation indicates that a violation has occurred, the Championships Committee can take the following actions:

(a) Give a verbal reprimand/warning/general penalty; or

(b) Disqualify a player under Rule 1.2a.

Serious breach of the Code of Conduct or the Rules of Golf

According to Golf Rule 1.2a, a player can be disqualified in the Championship where serious misconduct has occurred. A player has committed a serious misconduct if they:

• physically attack or abuse, in any way, a player, an official or other person;
• verbally threaten or abuse a player, an official or other person;
• wrongfully damage the facilities, including the course and the clubhouse
• wrongfully remove or damage property;
• deliberately break a Rule (as defined in the Rules of Golf and Local Rules);
• deliberately return a false scorecard.

In all cases of violations, the Chairman of the Championships Committee shall inform the Edge Golf Championships Committee of the disqualification of or misconduct of a player or team member. The Championships Committee shall furthermore have the authority to:

(a) take no further action;

(b) refer the incident to the player's or team's national federation;

(c) exclude the player or team from participating in one to several Championships where the player or team was otherwise eligible to participate.

Any player who has received disciplinary action against them will have their Order of Merit points revoked for the current season.  A probation period may be required before inclusion in any future Order of Merit.  This will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

The Championships Committee will take action or impose any penalty, where applicable.  The decision of the Championships Committee is final.

EGC DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

Neil Connolly - Chairman
Fiona Connolly - Committee Member
Antonio Vasconcelos - Referee
Director of Golf - Host club 

LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION 

HARD CARD 
The following Local Rules and Terms of the Competition, together with any additions or amendments published by the FPG at each competition, will apply to all events, Championships and International Matches run by the FPG. 

Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the General Penalty:

Match Play – Loss of Hole;  
Stroke Play – Two strokes

Local Rules 
1. Out of Bounds. Rule 18.2 
(a) A ball is out of bounds when it is beyond any wall defining a boundary. (b) A ball that comes to rest beyond any road defining out of bounds is out of bounds, even though it may come to rest on another part of the course. Model Local Rule A-5 is in effect. 
(c) Gates in Boundary Fences and Walls. Model Local Rule F-26 is in effect.

2. Penalty Areas. Rule 17
((a) Relief on Opposite Side of Red Penalty Area. 
Model Local Rule B-2.1 will apply only to the penalty areas that are listed on the Additional Local Rules.
(b) Model Local Rule B-2.2 will apply when a player’s ball comes to rest in a red penalty area having last crossed an edge that coincides with a boundary. (c) Dropping zones, labelled DZ and listed on the Additional Local Rules, are an additional option under penalty of one-stroke. Model local rule E-1.1 applies

3. Abnormal Course Conditions. Rule 16
A. Ground Under Repair.

1. All areas bounded by white lines.
2. Seams of Cut Turf: Model Local Rule F-7 is in effect.
3. French drains (stone-filled drainage ditches).
4. A hole made by movable obstructions (such as stakes, signs, chairs, tables, etc) in the general area may be treated as ground under repair by the Committee, but in such cases, Model Local Rule F-6 is in effect prohibiting relief when only stance interference exists. 
5. Animal Holes. Model Local Rule F-6 is in effect prohibiting relief when only stance interference exists.

B. Immovable Obstructions

1. White lined areas tying into an obstruction, and the obstruction itself, are treated as a single obstruction. 
2. Landscaped or garden areas (and everything growing in them) that are surrounded by an immovable obstruction are treated as a single obstruction. 
3. Roads and paths surfaced with woodchip or mulch. Individual pieces of woodchip are loose impediments. 

C. Removal of Temporary Water

Model Local Rule J-2 is in effect and is modified in this way: If a player’s ball lies on the putting green and there is interference by temporary water on the putting green, the player may:

(a) Take free relief under rule 16.1d, or (b) Have their line of play squeegeed.

(c) Have the putting green squeegeed when a ball lies adjacent to the putting green in any part of the course, but only when authorised by the Committee.

Such Squeegeeing should be done across the line of play and extend a reasonable distance beyond the hole (that is at least one roller length) and only be carried out by the Committee or someone authorised by the Committee. The Committee may squeegee the putting green between groups.

4. Animal Not Defined as Loose Impediment Near Ball
Model Local Rule E-13 is in effect. An animal not defined as loose impediment may be removed. If the ball moves, there is no penalty, and the ball must be replaced

5. Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Greens
Model Local Rule F-5.2 is in effect: 
For a ball in the general area, relief may be taken under Rule 16.1b if an immovable obstruction is (i) on the line of play, (ii)  on or within two club-lengths of the putting green (iii) within two club-lengths of the ball, (iv) the ball is in an area cut to fairway height or less, and (v) the obstruction is located in an area cut to fairway height or less. 

6. Green Reading Material Restrictions 
Model Local Rule G-11 is in effect. Only Committee-approved materials may be used. Approved materials include: 

1. Committee Approved yardage books, since 1st January 2022.
2. Committee Approved pin position sheets, and 
3. Maps of the competition course no larger than A4-sized piece of paper.

Players should refer to the additional notice regarding Model Local Rule G-11 and the special restrictions that apply to handwritten notes.
Penalty for first breach: General Penalty.
Penalty for second breach: Disqualification. 

7. Integral Objects 

1. Bunker liners in their intended position. An exposed liner may be treated as ground under repair by the Committee, but in such cases, Model Local Rule F-6 is in effect, prohibiting relief when only stance interference exists.
2. Wires, cables, wrapping or other objects when closely attached to trees or other permanent objects.
3. Artificial retaining walls and/or pilings when located within penalty areas.
4. Artificial retaining walls and/or pilings, when located on the edge of bunkers but such objects are not part of the bunker.

8. Ball Deflected by Permanent Overhead Power Lines
Model Local Rule E-11 is in effect, but only if it is known or virtually certain that a player’s ball strikes a power line located in bounds and not the supporting pole/pylon. The player must replay the stroke (see Rule 14.6). If the player replays the stroke but does so from a wrong place, they get the general penalty under Rule 14.7. If the player does not replay the stroke, they get the general penalty and the stroke counts, but the player has not played from a wrong place.

9. Temporary Immovable Obstructions. (TIO’s)
Model Local Rules F-22 (Temporary Power Lines and Cables) and F-23 (TIO’s), with any additions or amendments in the additional Local Rules published by FPG, are in effect.

a) Drones 
If it is known or virtually certain that a player’s ball hit a drone in flight and in bounds, the player must replay the stroke (see Rule 14.6). If the player replays the stroke but does so from a wrong place, they get the general penalty under Rule 14.7. If the player does not replay the stroke, they get the general penalty and the stroke counts, but the player has not played from a wrong place.

10. Clubs and Balls 
(Note: Not applicable in Drive Challenge Competitions) (a) List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in effect. Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification 

2. Groove and Punch Mark Specifications: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect. Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification 
3. List of Conforming Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect. Penalty for making a stroke in breach of this Local Rule: Disqualification 
4. Replacing Club that is Broken or Significantly Damaged: Model Local Rule G-9 is in effect. (revised Jan 2025)

11. Starting Round and Stopping Play; Resuming Play. Rule 5.3a and Rule 5.7

1. The official time is displayed on the clock at the starting tee, or as otherwise provided by the Committee.
2. Model Rule J-1 is in effect as follows to suspend and resume play:  (i) Immediate Suspension (such as when there is imminent danger) - one prolonged note of the siren.  (ii) Normal Suspension (such as when the course is flooded)    - three consecutive notes of the siren.

  (iii) Resume play - two short notes of the siren.

All practice areas are closed during a suspension due to imminent danger

12. Restrictions on Practice – Rule 5
Before or between rounds in stroke play – Model Local Rule I-1.2 is in effect, and Rule 5.2b is modified in this way:
A player must not practice, roll a ball or rub the surface of the putting green on the competition course before or between rounds, but may practice on the designated practice areas. 

During Round – Model Local Rule I-2 is in effect, and Rule 5.5b is modified in this way:
Between the play of two holes, a player must not:

• Make any practice stroke on or near the putting green of the hole just completed, or
• Test the surface of that putting green by rubbing the putting green or rolling a ball.

13. Prohibiting Use of Motorised Transportation
Model Local Rule G-6 is in effect and is modified in this way:
- During a round, a player or caddie must not ride on any form of motorised transportation except as authorised, or later approved by the Committee. A player (or caddie) who will play, or has played, under penalty of stroke and distance penalty is always authorised. 

Exception: At some tournaments, players and caddies may be permitted to ride on a shuttle between specific holes and these holes will be identified on the Additional Local Rules.

14. Scoring in Stroke Play 
Model Local Rule L-1 is in effect and modifies the penalty for a missing signature(s) under Rule 3.3b(2).

15. Pace of Play Policy
Each hole has been given a maximum completion time based upon the length and difficulty of the hole. The maximum time allotted for the completion of 18 holes will be available prior to play from the Championship Office. Please ensure you obtain a copy of the Pace of Play Policy and read it carefully before playing. The Pace of Play Policy will be strictly enforced. 

Penalty for Breach of Pace of Play Policy in Stroke Play: 
1st  bad time – No penalty and warning from Referee.
2nd bad time - One stroke penalty. 
3rd  bad time – Additional two-stroke penalty.
4th bad time - Disqualification.

Note: Timings will be taken from the moment it is deemed by the Referee that it is the player’s turn to play and he can do so freely. 

Penalty for Breach of Pace of Play Policy in Match Play: For these competitions, the penalties will be defined on the local rules sheet.

Terms of the Competition

16. How Ties Will Be Decided
The method for deciding ties is provided on the relevant Entry Form or is published for the competition by the FPG. 

17. Recording Area and Scorecard Returned

1. The location of the recording area will be defined on the Additional Local Rules sheet. 
2. The scorecard of a player or side is returned to the Committee 15 minutes after the scorecard is accepted into the electronic scoring system.

18. When the Result of the Competition is Final
The competition is final when the official results have been validated in the Scoring System by the Score Recorder and approved by the Committee. In the event of a play-off, the competition is final when the play-off scores have been approved by the Committee.

19. Anti-Doping 
Players are required to comply with and be bound by the FPG / Portuguese Anti-Doping Policy (the Anti-Doping Policy). 

The current version of the Anti-Doping Policy may be viewed on the FPG website: www.fpg.pt 

EGC January 2025 

During the Edge Golf Championship 2024-25 Series, the Brunner, Sanderlin and Mason Championships will have Order of Merit points awarded to eligible players finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each event.

The winner of this Order of Merit will win a start in a Challenge Tour™ event in 2025. The Challenge Tour event where the start will be allocated will be announced before the Mason Championship in March 2025.
This Challenge Tour™ start is not transferable to another event or another player. 

Championship Rules and Code of Conduct will apply, and players must be aware of these before starting the Championships.

The points for the Order of Merit will be awarded, in each event, as follows:

1^st Place = 100 points
2^nd Place = 60 points
3^rd Place = 35 points

If there is a tie for 1^st place, for the Order of Merit, at the completion of the Series, to break the tie, an extra point will be allocated to the player who has played in the largest fields.

If a tie still remains, the player with the lowest stroke average, for the events where they earned points, will then be awarded the extra point.  

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Winner of the 2024/25 Order of Merit 

The winner of the 2024/25 Series Order of Merit is Mads Larsen of Denmark.  He has won a start in the Hotel Planner Tour, The Dutch Futures event 21-24 August 2025, being played at The Dutch, Spijk, Netherlands.
Everyone at Edge Golf wishes Mads the very best of luck - enjoy the experience. We are excited to see how you do!

 

 TERMS OF COMPETITION

1. ELIGIBILITY

a) The EDGE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS (EGC) are open to all players affiliated with any Golf Federation and holding a valid WHS Handicap.

b) These Championships are WAGR Ranked. For WAGR purposes, there will be one general stroke-play classification – this is “Mixed.”  Only when the minimum number of players has been reached in both categories (Men and Ladies), under WAGR rules, will it become a separate competition for Men and Ladies.

2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND DATES

a) Entry Method: Entry is exclusively via online form, which can be found here.

b) Closing Date: By 23:59h, five (5) working days before the practice day of each competition.  (The approved entry list will be published one working day after the closing date).
c) Host Clubs: Troia Golf/Aroeira Golf, Terras da Comporta Dunas and Quinta do Peru Golf.
d) Fees:  Please see our Entry & Fees page.

e) Number of Accepted Players: up to 60 (sixty) players will be admitted per Championship. The Championships Committee reserves the right to change this limit following the Championships entries received and course availability.

f) Ballot: If the number of subscribers exceeds the established registration limit, players will be given starts in order of:

Edge Golf College Students

Edge Golf Invitations

Federation Team Players

Lowest WAGR Ranking at point of entry

Lowest Handicap at point of entry

g) Waiting List: The waiting list of registered players will be sorted in ascending order based on World Amateur Golf Ranking and then WHS handicaps.

h) By submitting an entry form, players have committed to adhering to the Policies and Procedures of the EGC.

i)  All entries shall be subject to the approval of the Championship Committee, which reserves the right to accept, refuse, or cancel an entry without giving reason for its decision. The Committee’s decision shall be final. Where required, any entry fee will be refunded. 

3. WITHDRAWALS

Withdrawals will only be accepted if written confirmation is received by fiona@edgegolfcollege.com 

If a player withdraws before the closing date, their entry will be deleted, and no payment will be taken (any funds paid will be refunded). The entry fee will not be refunded if a competitor withdraws after the closing date.

Any player who:

 i. withdraws from an event after the draw has been published or

 ii. fails to register at the Edge Golf Championship Office or other designated location, or online or by telephone by noon on the day before a Championship starts, or

 iii. fails to appear on the tee at their appointed start time

will be subject to an automatic ban from entering or playing in Edge Golf Championships for such period as the Championship Committee may decide. 

4. REGISTRATION

Players must register their intention to compete in a Championship following the instructions sent by the Championship Administration via the Golf Genius platform.  Registration will usually be by noon on the practice day of the event, either in person at the designated Championship Office or by telephone. 

5. PRACTICE ROUND CONDUCT

During practice rounds, one ball may be played with the following exceptions:

• if a player misses the green with their shot to the green, they may play one additional shot. 
• Where the Rules of Golf apply (e.g., provisional ball). 
• A player may practice putting,  chipping or bunker play, provided play is not unduly delayed and no group behind is waiting. 

Note: A breach of the regulations is covered by the Edge Golf Championships Code of Conduct. 

6. FORMAT

 a) Venues and Dates of Championships:

• The Brunner Championship, Troia Golf/Aroeira Golf (25-28 November 2025)
• The Prior Championship, Troia Golf/Aroeira Golf (15-18 December 2025)
• The Mason Championship, Troia Golf/Aroeira Golf (18-21 January 2026)
• The Sanderlin Championship, Terras da Comporta Dunas (16-19 February 2026)
• The Pearce Championship, Quinta do Peru Golf (16-19 March 2026)

b) Holes:

• 54 holes in Stroke play (18 holes per day)

c) Tees:

• Men – Edge Golf Championship
• Women - Edge Golf Championship - Ladies

d) Handicap: The maximum WHS handicap is 5 for Ladies and 2 for Gentlemen.  WAGR takes priority over handicap.

e) Draw: Will be emailed to the competitors the evening before the next round.

f) Awards:  Champion down to third place for Men’s Competition and Champion to second place for Ladies (the Championships Committee reserves the right to alter this depending on number of competitors).  A medal will be presented to the overall winner of each Championship.

g) Order of Merit: Information about any Order of Merit will be published in due course.

7. RESULT CARD DELIVERY

Players must report to the Championship Office at the end of their round, where scores will be uploaded to the Golf Genius Server by player and marker, and scores will be verified.  A player’s scorecard is officially returned to Edge Golf Championships when they have left the designated Championship Office area with both feet.

8. TIES

In case of a tie for the 1st place, the tie will be solved by “Sudden Death Play Off”. The tie will be broken successively by the best last 36, 27, 18, 9, 6, 3 holes, best last hole for the remaining places.

9. COMPETITION RESULTS - COMPETITION CLOSED

 When the results are posted on the Golf Genius software, the competition results are officially announced, and the competition is closed.

10. CADDIES AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Caddies are allowed.  Parents of players may not caddy for their child unless they are a designated Coach.

(Rule 10.3).  See Additional Local Rules for additional information.  Any support personnel must maintain a distance from the player of at least 50 metres.

11. RULES, TECHNICAL COMMITTEE AND REFEREES

 a) Rules: Those approved by The R&A Rules Limited, the conditions set forth by Edge Golf Championships Terms of Competition and Local Rules of Permanent Application, and the Additional Local Rules set forth by the Championships Committee.

b) Technical Committee and Referees: They will be appointed by the Championships Committee and posted on the Championships Office noticeboard.

c) The omissions in the Regulations will be decided definitively by the Championships Committee.