Please strictly follow rules & guidelines of First Stage Tour

Eligibility

Male or Female not older than 18 years old (on the date of competition)
Age Categories are by age and sex (please refer to "Age Categories" section)
Players who rank in the top 5 based on their Order of Merit from The JGS Central 2024 season are not eligible to participate.
Players who rank in the top 3 based on their Order of Merit from The JGS Central 2025 season are not eligible to participate. (As of the first date of open for registration)

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Fields

1. Minimum total field for each tournament is 40 players (The JGS rerserved the right to cancel any event that doesn't meet minimum playing field)
2. Minimum for each class is 1 player

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Rules & Conditions

1. The tournament consists of 11 events where players accumulate points. Each event is a 1-day, 18-hole stroke play gross score format to determine the highest-ranked players eligible for the Order of Merit awards, as outlined under the "Awards" section

2. Golf Carts Usage:

   • All players in every class must use a golf cart during the competition.
   • Parents or coaches may accompany the player in the cart (limited to one person).
   • Players must purchase golf cart rental and caddie coupons at the pro shop before the competition.

3. Age Group Rules:

   • Players must compete in their respective age groups or higher. Competing in a lower age group is not permitted.
   • Age eligibility is determined based on the competition date of the respective event.

4. Point Transfers Between Classes:

   • If a player moves to a higher class during the season, their accumulated points will be transferred at 80% of their value.
   • If the transferred points exceed the points of the current first-place player, they will be adjusted to match the first-place points.

5. Tiebreaker Rules:

   • First Place Ties: Decided by a Sudden Death Playoff. If weather or course conditions prevent the playoff, the winner will be determined by scorecard countback as outlined below.
   • Ties for 2nd to 5th Places: Resolved through scorecard countback:
     • Compare the total score for the last 9 holes (holes 10–18).
     • If still tied, compare the last 6 holes (holes 13–18).
     • If still tied, compare the last 3 holes (holes 16–18).
     • If still tied, compare hole-by-hole scores starting from hole 18 backward until a winner is determined.
   • Ties from 6th Place Onward: Players with the same scores will share the same rank.

6. Weather or Uncontrollable Events:

   • If the competition cannot start due to weather or other uncontrollable events, the organizing committee may cancel the event and announce further actions.
   • If the competition begins but cannot be completed, results will be determined as follows:
     • Use the results of 15 completed holes.
     • If players in the class have not completed 15 holes, use the results of 12 holes.
     • If players have not completed 12 holes, use the results of 9 holes.
     • If players have not completed 9 holes, use the results of 6 holes.
     • If players in the class have not completed 6 holes, the event for that class will be canceled.

7. Special Rules:

   • The "One Ball Rule" is not in effect for First Stage Tour.
   • Equipment must comply with the USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads (Classes A and B only).
   • Distance-measuring devices are allowed but must have the slope function disabled.
   • The use of other electronic devices, such as phone apps, smartwatches, or non-standard rangefinders, is prohibited.

8. Caddie Policy:

   • Personal caddies are permitted. (Club caddies are for course maintenance. Caddie couple and tip are required)

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Age Categories

Age Categories as of the date of tournament

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Calculation of Cumulative Points

Points for Order of Merit

*Tie breaker for Order of Merits after 11 tournaments

1. Average scores
2. Number of tournaments played
3. 18-holes match play. Committee will choose venue and date.

 

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