Tournament mode: FOUR BALL SHAMBLE, NET INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD

"Shamble" is a type of golf tournament format in which a flight of four golfers selects the one best drive among them after teeing off, then all four play their own golf balls from that position into the hole.

So if Golfer B hits the best drive, Golfers A, C and D pick up their drives, walk over to the location of B's ball, and all play their next strokes from that location, properly marked (at maximum one scorecard length from the chosen ball, even if in rough, but not closer to the hole). Player B will be the first to play his ball as it lies.

Once each golfer in a shamble plays their second stroke, they continue playing their own golf ball into the hole, in each case from wherever it lies.

In case of a Hole in One, the Par 3 hole will be played by the other players from the second best tee-off position.

As an additional rule, at least 4 tee shots of each player in the flight have to be taken in account and written on the scorecards.

The lowest handicap player will be the flight’s Captain and will oversee this rule and the strategy for the game. The Captain will also collect the 4 signed individual scorecards and turn them to the tournament organizers.

The scores are kept individually, not as a team.

ORGANIZER’S SPECIAL RULES

1. At least 4 tee shots of each player in the flight have to be taken into account and written on the scorecards.
2. When there is more than one winner, with the same result, there will be a score card shoot out done by comparing the results from most difficult 1-18 holes (eg. 1st most difficult is Hole 12 index 1, 2nd most difficult is Hole 4 index 2, a.s.o.)

HANDICAPS (HCP)

Stableford scores will be calculated using 3/4 of the lowest individual HCP between the one declared at the registration moment and the one from the BlackSeaRama system, applying the course slope index.

TOURNAMENT TEE TIMES AND PLAYING TEES

Tee times will start at 10:00 am, shotgun start
Ladies will play from Green Tees
Gentlemen from Silver Tees
Hole in One – Ladies will play from 136 yards and gentlemen from 154 yards.

TOURNAMENT BUGGY

Due to limited availability, during the tournament, Arval will offer 1 (one) complimentary buggy per flight. 

TYPE OF SCORE

The scores are kept individually, not as a team.

Stableford scores will be calculated using ¾ of the individual HCP, applying the course slope index.

When there is more than one winner, with the same result, there will be a score card shoot out done by comparing the results from most difficult 1-18 holes (eg. 1st most difficult is Hole 12 index 1, 2nd most difficult is Hole 4 index 2, a.s.o.)

TOURNAMENT FLIGHTS

Flights arrangement and starting holes will be announced the day before the tournament.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, 29.09.2018
08:00 - 09:45 Please register at the ARVAL - BNP Paribas Welcome Desk (Black Sea Rama-Clubhouse Lobby) to receive your Welcome Kit.
09:45 - 09:55 Briefing and group photo

09:55 - 10:00 Preparation for the start of the competition

10:00 - 14:30 Tee off: shotgun start
14:30 - 16:00 Lunch

16:00 - 19:30 Free time
19:30 - 23:00 Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner. Dress code recommended: smart casual

WINNING CATEGORIES

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd place CATEGORY A (Hcp 18-0)

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd place CATEGORY B (Hcp 36-18)

• Closest to pin no.8 men’s & ladies

• Hole-in-one: special prize, a SPECTACULAR BMW 530e iPerformance at pin no. 5.
                                Men – 154 yards
                                Woman – 136 yards

Longest Wine Category

Drive the ball as far as you can, and you are granted a bottle of champagne if it lands on fairway:

• between the first and the second flag – a Half Bottle (37,5 cl)
• between the second and the third flag – a Bottle (75 cl)
• after the third flag – a Magnum (1,5 l)
• longest of all – a Double Magnum (3 l)

Longest Drive Ladies – Pin no. 17

Longest Drive Men – Pin no. 9

NON-GOLF PLAYERS

If you are not a participant in the Golf Tournament, you can enjoy a variety of activities:
- The “Golf Academy” (a mini crash course in Golf - 11:00am) free of charge; requires pre-registration.
- We also encourage you to experience the Wellness Center, the Fitness Center or the indoor pool. (The access to the facilities is free is you are a guest of the hotel; massages not included)

For the full list of activities provided by Black Sea Rama Golf&Villas please ask at the reception

DOUBLE PAR PICK-UP RULE
You must pick up your ball and move onto the next hole once you have shot two times the par for that hole or equivalent to X for the hole according to your handicap.

PROVISIONAL BALL
If, after playing a shot, you think your ball may be lost outside a water hazard or out of bounds you should play a provisional ball. You must state that it is a provisional ball and play it before you go forward to search for the original ball.

WORK TOGETHER & BE CAREFUL
Do your best to watch the entire flight and have as many of your playing partners as possible helping search for a lost ball. The more eyes, the better.

R&A RULES OF GOLF GOVERN ALL PLAY EXCEPT WHERE MODIFIED BY LOCAL RULES.

1. OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 27)
   A ball shall be “Out of bounds” when it lies:
   a) On or over any boundary wall.
   b) Beyond any boundary fence or hedge.
   c) As defined with white stakes or lines.
   d) The clubhouse and all surrounding areas.
   e) On the cliff edge running alongside the 18th hole, the area is marked with white posts, for safety reasons it is advised all golfers approach the cliff edge with caution.f) On holes; 1,2,3, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 18 left over the cart/buggy pathg) Right of buggy/cart path on holes; 14 & 17
2. WATER HAZARDS (Rule 26)
   Defined by yellow stakes and lines. Dropping Zone hole number 5
3. LATERAL WATER HAZARDS (Rule 26)
   Defined by red stakes and lines.
4. NEWLY PLANTED TREES AND NEWLY SEEDED AREAS.
   Relief from all newly planted trees includes staked and non staked trees.
   The ball must be dropped from all these areas at the nearest point of relief within 1 club length so the players intended swing does not damage the young trees.
   Newly seeded areas, the ball should not be played from any of these areas and again dropped at the nearest point of relief within 1 club length.
5. CART PATHS, PATHS AND ROADS. Immoveable Obstruction (Rule 24)
   A ball coming to rest on any path or road may be lifted and dropped without penalty.
6. SPRINKLER HEADS AND IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS
   All sprinkler heads and drain covers are immovable obstructions and relief from interference by them should be taken under rule 24-2. (Nearest point of relief within 1 club length.)
   Temporary Local rules and course information will be issued by the Pro shop.
   Distance posts are at the edge of the fairway and measured in meters to the front of the green.