September Sat 20 & Sun 21 2025

 Canadian Fiji Open Golf Championship 2024

Rules and Condition of Play 

The main feature for all our play  will be conducted under the theme of Etiquette which includes Pace of  Play, Course Care, Safety and Consideration of Others. 

The Rules  of Golf will apply and all players will be subject to these and any  other Tournament Rules set down by the past or current committee. The  match committee will be of those published in the current directory of  North American Fiji Golf Association and also including any other  member/officer appointed by that committee. 

All players must conduct themselves in a professional manner, always demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship. 

Unacceptable  behavior is not just restricted to the course but also all areas of the  Club premises and surrounds which includes: 

· Throwing clubs 

· Shouting, swearing or making unnecessary noise 

· Damaging or littering the course 

· Deliberately abusing, distracting or provoking fellow players, officials and staff 

· Deliberately breaking the Rules of Golf 

Harassment 

Any  form of harassment will not be tolerated.   NAFGA is committed to  providing an event that is free from harassment.  When NAFGA determines  that an allegation of harassment is credible, it will take prompt and  appropriate corrective action.  

R C G A RULES APPLY and Local  Rules on Score Card. Unless modified by NAFGA. THE FORMAT IS INDIVIDUAL  36 HOLE STROKE PLAY. EACH PLAYER PLAYS HIS BALL UNTIL HOLED. MARK YOUR  BALL AND SHOW YOUR GROUP WHAT BALL YOU ARE PLAYING. THE 14 CLUB RULE  WILL BE IN EFFECT. DO NOT CHANGE YOUR PAIRINGS SET BY THE Tournament  Director, 

it will result to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION 

Pace of Play 

It  is common knowledge that slow play detracts from the enjoyment of the  game. While players are not expected to ‘run’ around the course, they  should be aware that there are others on the course at the same time and  therefore, should act with common sense and courtesy towards those  players. 

· A group of 4 players should take no longer than 4 1/2 hours to play an 18-hole round. 

· A group’s position is in relation to the group in front, not the group behind. 

The Bundy clock will be used to measure time, and each player will be required to register at the start and end of the round. 

To  increase the pace of play, Players will play ready golf.  This is  designed to stop groups walking together in a manner that prevents the  completion of a hole within the prescribed time. 

Specifically: ~  Walk directly and at good pace to your ball.                      ~ Play  a provisional ball if your ball may be lost outside a hazard or                        `                      out of bounds or you were unable  to see it land. 

A TIME OF NO MORE THAN 2 MINS IS ALLOWED TO SEARCH FOR A LOST BALL. 

Prescribed time for Playing (RCGA) 

In  the interest of all, players have an obligation to play at a reasonable  pace. Rule 6-7 governs in the event of slow play and the Committee may  establish pace of play guidelines to help prevent slow play, in  accordance with Note 2 to Rule 6-7 which advises: 

For the purpose  of preventing slow play, the Committee may, in the conditions of a  competition (Rule 33-1), establish pace of play guidelines including  maximum periods of time allowed to complete a stipulated round, hole or  strokes. In stroke play competitions, the Committee may, in such a  condition, modify the penalty for breach of this Rule as follows:  

There can also be additional penalties imposed. 

First Offense – One stroke. Second offense – Two strokes. For subsequent offense – Disqualification"  

Mobile Phones 

Mobile phones will be allowed to be used provided it's on a silent mode. 

Distance Measuring Devices 

Only  distance measurement devices approved by the RCGA or Local Rules can be  used.  The use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge  or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play (e.g.,  gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.) is not permitted. E.g., mobile  phones with the feature included as an application cannot be turned on.    Penalty – Disqualification. 

If a player consistently  disregards these guidelines during a round or over a period to the  detriment of others, the Committee WILL take appropriate disciplinary  action against the offending player.  

Such action may, for  example, include suspension, prohibiting play for a limited time on the  course or in a certain number of competitions. This is justifiable in  terms of protecting the interests of the majority of golfers who wish to  play in accordance with these guidelines. 

In the case of a serious breach of etiquette, the Committee may disqualify a player under Rule 33-7. 

First Offense – One stroke. 

All  “out of bound” markers will be played as Lateral Penalty Areas.  Take a  drop at point of entry and play with one stroke penalty. Playing from  out of bound area will be a 3 stroke  penalty. 

DIVISION 

Open Division:  

Factor or Index of 11.9 or Lower Blue Tees  

Two flights Viti Levu 0-6 and Vanua Levu 7 - conversion of 11.9 Index Factor hcp.

Players 65 and over can play from the whites.There will be  2 stroke added to they Gross Score 

Division II 

Factor or Index of 12 + White Tees 

Three Flights Kadavu up to 15 Lau 16 -20

Division III

Stableford Format

Yasawa 21+

Senior Division 

Players from all Division over 65 will be included.  

 HANDICAP 

Any  players that do not have a verifiable Handicap Factor will be assigned a  factor or Index of 70% after the First round and averaged after two  rounds@ 70% for his Differential.  Will not displace any 

player  as net winners in Competition that does have a verified factor or Index.  Technically, the player is playing for Gross only. 

All players  must report @sharp 9:45 am by the Putting Green for a group Picture and  any Q & A before start of the tournament on Friday. 

Score  cards must be turned in at the Club house balcony facing the 18th hole  as you transit from the 18th hole before going to the parking lot,  please. 

Each group must keep an official score card and one person must put the score in the 

Golf Software App @ 

Fijiopen.golfclub.net 

Each player has a unique ID and password to access the scoring App 

All issues, complaints or concerns must be submitted to: 

Rules & Competition Committee 

Ben Azad 

Chairperson 

Ajit Singh. Satish Ram. Michael Kumar 

SPIRIT OF THE GAME 

The  Spirit of the Game Golf is played, for the most part, without the  supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of  the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by  the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined  manner, always demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship, irrespective of  how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf. 

     Pramesh P Sharma                                                                                     

  Tournament Director                                                                             

   Canadian Fiji Open