Terms of the Competition

#GIGA

Eligibility

Any individual who holds amateur status and is not in the top 30 of The Indian Golf Union’s Order of Merit and is at least 21 years of age as on the date of the competition.

Entries

Invitation-only. The Tournament Committee and organizers reserve sole discretion to accept or decline submissions.

Format

Individual Stableford scoring:

Net Albatross: +5 points
Net Eagle: +4 points
Net Birdie: +3 points
Net Par: +2 points
Net Bogey: +1 point
Net Double Bogey or Worse: 0 points

starting Draws

Shotgun start. Tee assignments determined by the Tournament Committee—players must begin from their designated tee..

Winners

Highest total points per Stableford system.

TieBreakers

Countback via scorecard comparison (last 9, 6, 3, and 1 holes).

Rules

Governed by current R&A Rules of Golf. Pace of play policy enforced: Groups must maintain position relative to the group ahead, targeting 4 hours 20 minutes for 18 holes; violations may incur warnings, strokes, or disqualification per PGA guidelines.

Prizes

Winner: 0-12 handicap category
Runner-Up: 0-12 handicap category
Winner: 13-18 handicap category
Runner-Up: 13-18 handicap category
Winner: 19+ handicap category
Runner-Up: 19+ handicap category
Overall Ladies Winner
Overall Net Winner
Overall Gross Winner

On-course Competition

Longest Drive- Hole #4
Closest to the Pin- Hole #6
Straightest Drive- Hole #13

Handicap Allowance

75% of Course Handicap. Maximum: 28 (men), 32 (women) before allowance.

Handicap rules

Each golfer's handicap will be based on their current handicap index as listed on their Golf Club or local golf association affiliation recognized by the USGA or Indian Golf Union.
Each golfer's playing handicap will be rounded as per the system calculation of the Golf Genius software.
Before accepting a golfer's handicap certificate, we request proof of their handicap index from a recognized golf club (e.g., the USGA or IGU). If the Golfers is not a member at any golf club and doesn’t have a USGA or IGU recognized handicap then is not eligible to qualify for the Grand Finale
Once the handicap certificate is verified for the golfer's handicap index, we will use the course handicap formula in the Golf Genius Software to determine their ¾ playing handicap for the GIGA Tournament. Note- The course playing handicap formula uses the golfer's handicap index, the slope rating of the golf course, and the course rating to calculate a playing handicap for that course.
Non-official handicaps- Those on Phone Apps, (Grint etc) will not be recognized
All handicap certificates must be no older than 21 days prior to the day of the event.
On request, participants must provide the official handicap certificate to the tournament committee.
No change of handicap will be accepted on the day of the tournament.

Dress code

Collared shirts, tailored pants/shorts (no denim), soft-spike shoes. Respectful attire required for all.

Tees

Blue Tee for Men and Red Tee for Ladies as designated by the Tournament Committee.

Referee

Mr. Hamza Yunus available on-course via mobile for Rules clarifications.

caddies & equipment

One cart and one caddy for every two players. Standard equipment only— rangefinders with slope are allowed.

scoring & formatting

Submit official scorecards immediately post-round to designated scorers. Electronic scoring on HSBC App encouraged for real-time tracking; discrepancies reviewed by Committee.