Event Terms and Conditions

1. Event Overview

The Links Shell Cove Celebrations Golf Event (“the Event”) is conducted by the Links Shell Cove Golf Committee Celebrations Sub-Committee (“the Sub-Committee”).

The Event is intended to be a community golf competition conducted over a three-week period at The Links Shell Cove Golf Course, incorporating a points-based system culminating in a final event involving selected players and invited professional golfers.

Participation in the Event constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

2. Event Administration

The Event is administered solely by the Links Shell Cove Golf Committee Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee has full authority to:

• Administer the Event

• Interpret these Terms and Conditions

• Determine eligibility of participants

• Apply the points system

• Determine qualification for final events

• Invite or appoint professional golfers

• Make any decisions necessary for the successful conduct of the Event

All decisions made by the Sub-Committee are final and binding.

No correspondence will be entered into regarding decisions made by the Sub-Committee.

3. Event Format

The Event will run for approximately three (3) weeks, during which participants will accumulate points through participation in designated competitions or rounds.

The structure of the Event, including:

• scoring systems

• eligible rounds

• qualification criteria

• leaderboard rankings

• finals format

will be determined and administered by the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to modify the format of the Event if required due to operational, safety, weather, or logistical considerations.

4. Points System

A points system will be used to determine rankings throughout the Event.

The points system has been developed and implemented in good faith by the Sub-Committee with the intention of creating a fair, engaging, and competitive event for all participants, wether Members or not of the Golf Club.

While every effort has been made to ensure fairness and transparency, the Sub-Committee reserves the right to:

• interpret the points system

• resolve any discrepancies

• adjust points allocations if errors occur

• determine final rankings

All decisions regarding the allocation or interpretation of points are final.

5. Eligibility and Qualification

Participation in the Event may be subject to eligibility criteria determined by the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to determine:

• which players qualify for any stage of the Event

• which players progress to finals rounds

• which players may participate in any special event rounds

The Sub-Committee may disqualify any participant who:

• breaches event rules

• engages in unsportsmanlike conduct

• provides incorrect information

• attempts to manipulate results or scoring

• fails to comply with course rules or event requirements

6. Professional Players

The Event may include participation by professional golfers or invited guests.

Professional players will be invited and appointed at the discretion of the Sub-Committee.

Participants who qualify to play alongside professional golfers will be determined by the Sub-Committee based on Event performance, rankings, or other criteria determined by the Sub-Committee.

The identity and availability of professional players are not guaranteed and may change without notice.

7. Event Changes

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to:

• alter Event dates

• modify competition formats

• adjust qualification structures

• change prize allocations

• amend Event rules

• cancel or postpone rounds

if required due to weather, course conditions, operational requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances.

8. Prizes

Prizes may be awarded throughout the Event and during any finals or concluding activities.

Prizes:

• are not transferable

• cannot be exchanged for cash unless specifically stated

• may be substituted by the Sub-Committee if necessary

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to determine the allocation and eligibility for all prizes.

9. Conduct and Sportsmanship

All participants are expected to act in accordance with:

• the Rules of Golf

• The Links Shell Cove Golf Course rules

• principles of fair play and sportsmanship

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to remove or disqualify any participant who engages in conduct deemed inappropriate, disruptive, or inconsistent with the spirit of the Event.

10. Liability

The Event is conducted by the Links Shell Cove Golf Committee Celebrations Sub-Committee.

The Event is not operated by Shellharbour City Council, The Tavern, or other affiliated entities.

Participants take part in the Event at their own risk.

To the extent permitted by law, the Sub-Committee and its volunteers accept no liability for:

• injury

• loss

• damage

• theft

• personal property loss

arising from participation in the Event.

11. Acceptance of Terms

By participating in the Event, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

Participants agree that the decisions of the Links Shell Cove Golf Committee Celebrations Sub-Committee are final in all matters relating to the Event.

12. Rules of Golf and Course Rules

All participants in the Event must comply with:

• The Rules of Golf as published by The R&A and adopted by Golf Australia

• The Local Rules of The Links Shell Cove Golf Course

• The Club’s General Rules of Play and Competition Rules

• Any course notices or temporary local rules in effect during the Event

The Links Shell Cove Celebrations Golf Event is conducted in conjunction with normal golf operations, and participation in the Event does not alter, replace, or override the official Rules of Golf, local course rules, or general competition rules of the Club.

All rounds played as part of the Event must be conducted in accordance with these rules.

Failure to comply with the Rules of Golf, Local Rules, or Club Competition Rules may result in:

• disqualification from the round

• adjustment of scores

• removal from the Event

at the discretion of the Links Shell Cove Golf Committee Celebrations Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to interpret and apply these rules where necessary to ensure the integrity and fairness of the Event.

13. Scorecards and Score Submission

Players are responsible for ensuring that their scores are recorded accurately and submitted in accordance with the Club’s normal competition procedures.

This includes ensuring that:

• scorecards are completed correctly

• marker and player signatures are present where required

• scores are entered correctly into the Club’s scoring system

Any incorrect, incomplete, or late score submissions may result in:

• the score being deemed invalid

• exclusion from the Event leaderboard

• adjustment of points awarded

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to verify any score submitted and to correct or remove scores where discrepancies or irregularities are identified.

All determinations made by the Sub-Committee regarding score validity are final.

14. Participation, Handicap Integrity, and Leaderboard Eligibility

The Event includes a variety of activities and competitions which may include golf competitions, putting competitions, driving range challenges, and other participation activities.

Not all Event activities require a Golf Australia handicap.

Where a participant chooses to enter a golf competition that forms part of the Event and is conducted under handicap conditions, that participant must hold a valid and current Golf Australia handicap and play in accordance with the Golf Australia Handicap System.

Participants entering handicap-based golf competitions must ensure their handicap is accurate and maintained in accordance with Golf Australia guidelines for competition play.

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to:

• review a player’s handicap during the Event

• review scoring history where irregularities are suspected

• determine eligibility for handicap-based competitions

• exclude rounds that are considered inconsistent with fair and honest competition

If a participant is deemed to have manipulated, misrepresented, or otherwise compromised their handicap, the Sub-Committee may, at its discretion:

• adjust points awarded

• exclude the round from Event scoring

• remove the participant from the leaderboard

• disqualify the participant from the Event or specific competitions

• revoke eligibility for prizes or finals participation

Participants attending the Event who do not hold a Golf Australia handicap, including those participating in putting, driving range, social, or other celebration activities, may still take part in those activities subject to the Event rules set by the Sub-Committee.

15. Leaderboard Eligibility

The Event may include a points leaderboard or rankings system which accumulates points across multiple activities and competitions during the celebration period.

The Sub-Committee reserves the right to determine:

• which activities contribute to leaderboard points

• how points are allocated for each activity or competition

• minimum participation requirements for leaderboard eligibility

• qualification criteria for finals events or special rounds

Participation in a single activity or late entry into the Event does not guarantee eligibility for leaderboard standings, finals participation, or major prizes.

The Sub-Committee may establish participation thresholds or qualification criteria to ensure that the Event remains fair to participants who engage throughout the celebration period.

All decisions regarding leaderboard eligibility, points allocation, qualification criteria, and final rankings are final and at the discretion of the Sub-Committee.

16. Weather, Course Conditions, and Abandoned Rounds

Golf is played in outdoor conditions and may be affected by weather, course conditions, or operational requirements.

If a round forming part of the Event is:

• cancelled

• abandoned

• suspended

• shortened

due to weather, safety concerns, course maintenance, or other unforeseen circumstances, the Sub-Committee reserves the right to determine how the round will be treated within the Event.

This may include:

• awarding points based on completed play

• voiding the round for Event purposes

• modifying qualification criteria

• adjusting the points system for fairness

Participants acknowledge that such decisions may be necessary to ensure the safe and fair conduct of the Event.

All decisions made by the Sub-Committee regarding weather or course interruptions are final.