REGIONAL QUALIFIERS The organisers will notify competitors of their place in the Regional Qualifying rounds. Competitors must complete the official Booking Form and return it together with the payment fee of £47.50 to the organisers. Starting times, course to be played and names of playing partners will be sent to all competitors. Competitors must report to the starter 10 minutes before their allocated tee off time. In the event of bad weather competitors will be offered an alternative date to play their round and or the result may be decided by playing less than 18 holes. A percentage of top scores will qualify for the Final. Details will be given prior to start of play and be in accordance with the numbers participating. Score cards shall be forwarded to the organisers who will verify their scores and notify the winners of their place in the Final. Competitors cancelling their booking of a place in the qualifying rounds will forfeit the fees paid. They may substitute their place to another competitor at the discretion of the organisers. Competitors shall ensure that they wear clothing in accordance with the guidelines as approved by the courses they shall be playing. The organisers reserve the right to supply items of clothing which shall be worn by all competitors when competing. Competitors must walk at all times during a stipulated round unless permitted to ride by the organisers. Carrying devices of clubs will be as approved by the course's being played. All competitors must present a current handicap certificate signed and dated by a club/society official at check in prior to start of play. THE FINAL Competitors must agree to notify the organisers of any change in their handicap after the Regional Qualifying rounds and up to the Final (by 1st August 2010). The People's Open Golf Tournament will be decided by stroke play (Stableford scoring ¾ of handicap maximum 24) in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the R&A Rules Limited and in accordance with the local rules. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided by a count back of the final 9 holes - the final 6 holes etc. The starting field shall be 39 players. They will play 18 holes on the Castle Course at St Andrews. The top 6 players will then compete on the Old Course the following day. Competitors shall at all times be liable for the action of their caddies. Competitors must not make use of any drug to enhance performance. Competitors who are on medication and in doubt as to their clinical status should seek advice from the tournament organisers. A reserve list of competitors will be announced in the event of a competitor/s not being able to play in the final week. The organisers reserve the right to amend the tournament rules and the decision of the organisers will in all matters be final. IN THE EVENT OF INSUFFICIENT BOOKINGS THE ORGANISERS WILL AFTER MAKING A FULL REFUND OF TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES HAVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE TOURNAMENT.