September Sat 19 & Sun 20 2026

WELCOME

TO

Canadian Fiji Open Golf Championship 2026

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 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 (Hotel 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 in 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 they’re 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 no closer to the hole (two Club length) and play with one stroke penalty. Playing from out of bound area will be a 3-stroke penalty.

DIVISION

Open Division: 

Index 0-5 Black Tees

Index of 6-11.9 or Lower Gold Tees 

Two flights Viti Levu and Vanua Levu  

Division II

Factor or index of 12 + White Tees

Two Flights Kadavu &  Lau

Division III

Whites Tees

Stableford Format. 

Yasawa Flight

After Double Bogey pick up and move to next hole.

Senior Division

Players from all Division over 65 will be included. Players must Register their names with Pramesh Sharma

HANDICAP

Any player’s that does not have a verifiable Handicap Factor will be assigned a factor or Index of 70% after the First round, an average 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 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 beforegoing 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. Kamal Gounder. 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 Prakash Sharma

Tournament Director Chairperson 

Ben Azad

Canadian Fiji Open Rules & Competition Committee