VGP CUP

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Tournament Announcements

Upcoming VGP Cup

Please be advised of the upcoming VGP Cup Tournament to be held at Intramuros Golf on 28 May 2026. This event shall serve as the first leg of a two-leg tournament series. Participants are advised that meals will be served starting at 1100H, followed by the official opening program at 1130H. Tee-off is scheduled promptly at 1200H (12:00 noon).

Kindly proceed to the Mulligan Room upon arrival. See you there, and best of luck to all participants!

Please be advised of the upcoming VGP Cup Tournament to be held at Intramuros Golf on 28 May 2026. This event shall serve as the first leg of a two-leg tournament series. Participants are advised that meals will be served starting at 1100H, followed by the official opening program at 1130H. Tee-off is scheduled promptly at 1200H (12:00 noon).

Kindly proceed to the Mulligan Room upon arrival. See you there, and best of luck to all participants!

Heat Stroke Reminder
Rules of the Game

🏌️ FORMAT OF PLAY – STROKE PLAY

  • Individual competition

  • Each player plays their own ball

  • All strokes are counted

  • Lowest total score wins

🏆 TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE (2 LEGS)

  • Tournament consists of two (2) legs

  • This event is Leg 1

Scoring:

  • Scores are recorded per leg

  • Final ranking is based on cumulative score

👉 Total Score = Leg 1 + Leg 2

  • Lowest combined score after both legs = Champion

🔁 MULLIGAN RULE

  • Each player is allowed:

    • 1 Mulligan – Front 9 (Holes 1–9)

    • 1 Mulligan – Back 9 (Holes 10–18)

✔ Free re-hit (no penalty)

❗ Restrictions:

  • Not allowed on:

    • Putting (green)

    • Special award holes

🌊 DROP RULE (OUT OF BOUNDS ONLY)

When Drop is Allowed:

·         ONLY when ball is Out of Bounds (OB)

Procedure:

  • Drop near the point where the ball crossed the boundary

  • Add +1 penalty stroke

❗ Determination of Out of Bounds

A ball shall be considered Out of Bounds when:

  • It lies beyond white stakes or boundary markers, OR

  • It is visibly outside the course limits

👉 In case of doubt:

  • Decision shall be based on majority agreement of the flight/group

  • Tournament Committee decision shall be final in case of dispute

⚠️ Important Reminder

  • If ball is not OB, it must be:

    • Played as it lies, OR

    • Player may use a mulligan (if available)

⛳ PACE OF PLAY RULE – DOUBLE PAR FORMAT

Maximum Strokes per Hole (Double Par Rule)

  • The maximum score a player may record per hole shall be double the par of the hole

📏 Stroke Limits per Hole:

  • Par 3 → Max 6 strokes

  • Par 4 → Max 8 strokes

  • Par 5 → Max 10 strokes

Pick-Up Rule

  • Once a player reaches the maximum allowed strokes:

    • The player shall pick up the ball immediately

    • Record the corresponding maximum score for that hole

Pace of Play Reminder

  • Players are encouraged to pick up earlier if:

    • They are delaying the group, or

    • Completion of the hole is no longer practical

 GENERAL REMINDERS

  • Count all strokes honestly

  • Farthest from the hole plays first

  • Ensure safety before hitting

  • Maintain pace with the group ahead

🏆 SPECIAL TOURNAMENT AWARDS

💥 Longest Drive

  • Longest tee shot on designated hole

  • Must land on the fairway

🎯 Most Accurate Drive (Straightest Drive)

  • Ball closest to the center line of the fairway

❗ Conditions:

  • Tee shot only

  • One (1) attempt per player

  • No mulligans allowed

OTHER AWARDS: [if each caddy can count]

·         Most Balls in the water for the entire game

·         Most Balls in the bunker for the entire game

🏌️ FORMAT OF PLAY – STROKE PLAY

  • Individual competition

  • Each player plays their own ball

  • All strokes are counted

  • Lowest total score wins

🏆 TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE (2 LEGS)

  • Tournament consists of two (2) legs

  • This event is Leg 1

Scoring:

  • Scores are recorded per leg

  • Final ranking is based on cumulative score

👉 Total Score = Leg 1 + Leg 2

  • Lowest combined score after both legs = Champion

🔁 MULLIGAN RULE

  • Each player is allowed:

    • 1 Mulligan – Front 9 (Holes 1–9)

    • 1 Mulligan – Back 9 (Holes 10–18)

✔ Free re-hit (no penalty)

❗ Restrictions:

  • Not allowed on:

    • Putting (green)

    • Special award holes

🌊 DROP RULE (OUT OF BOUNDS ONLY)

When Drop is Allowed:

·         ONLY when ball is Out of Bounds (OB)

Procedure:

  • Drop near the point where the ball crossed the boundary

  • Add +1 penalty stroke

❗ Determination of Out of Bounds

A ball shall be considered Out of Bounds when:

  • It lies beyond white stakes or boundary markers, OR

  • It is visibly outside the course limits

👉 In case of doubt:

  • Decision shall be based on majority agreement of the flight/group

  • Tournament Committee decision shall be final in case of dispute

⚠️ Important Reminder

  • If ball is not OB, it must be:

    • Played as it lies, OR

    • Player may use a mulligan (if available)

⛳ PACE OF PLAY RULE – DOUBLE PAR FORMAT

Maximum Strokes per Hole (Double Par Rule)

  • The maximum score a player may record per hole shall be double the par of the hole

📏 Stroke Limits per Hole:

  • Par 3 → Max 6 strokes

  • Par 4 → Max 8 strokes

  • Par 5 → Max 10 strokes

Pick-Up Rule

  • Once a player reaches the maximum allowed strokes:

    • The player shall pick up the ball immediately

    • Record the corresponding maximum score for that hole

Pace of Play Reminder

  • Players are encouraged to pick up earlier if:

    • They are delaying the group, or

    • Completion of the hole is no longer practical

 GENERAL REMINDERS

  • Count all strokes honestly

  • Farthest from the hole plays first

  • Ensure safety before hitting

  • Maintain pace with the group ahead

🏆 SPECIAL TOURNAMENT AWARDS

💥 Longest Drive

  • Longest tee shot on designated hole

  • Must land on the fairway

🎯 Most Accurate Drive (Straightest Drive)

  • Ball closest to the center line of the fairway

❗ Conditions:

  • Tee shot only

  • One (1) attempt per player

  • No mulligans allowed

OTHER AWARDS: [if each caddy can count]

·         Most Balls in the water for the entire game

·         Most Balls in the bunker for the entire game

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