Players Information

Name of Event                       TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship 2020 presented by Chandigarh Golf Club

Dates                                       9th to 12th November, 2020 (Monday - Thursday)

Prize Money                           Rs.30 Lacs

Host Venue                           

Chandigarh Golf Club & Panchkula Golf Club.

(Since the Tournament is being played on 2 Golf Courses, Rounds 1 & 2 will be played with each Player playing 18 Holes in Chandigarh Golf Club & 18 Holes in Panchkula Golf Club. Rounds 3 & 4 for the tournament will be played in Chandigarh Golf Club only)

Format: Stroke play                /           Playing Field: 120

Defending Champion                        Rashid Khan (IND)

Practice Round: Chandigarh Golf Club & Panchkula Golf Club               

There would be NO OFFICIAL practice round.

Players having played the 1st event and wishing to play on any course would be allowed by paying applicable green

 fee. Kindly Contact the host club directly.

Practice                                 

Driving Range (Timings: Since a Player can only access a particular Golf Course 60 minutes prior to his allotted

Tee-time, access to the Driving Range of that Golf Course will be permitted in accordance).

Only range balls to be used.

Please Note:

Rules & Regulations of the HOST Club for usage of the Driving Range MUST be adhered to at all times as Practice with Drivers, Fairway Woods, Rescues, Driving Irons may not be permitted on their Driving Range. Failure to abide, access to the Driving Range will be denied by the Host Club and you will also be dealt with in accordance by the Disciplinary Action Committee. 

Chipping Area & Practice Putting Green (Own golf balls must be used)

Tournament Office                Tournament Offices in both Chandigarh Golf Club & Panchkula Golf Club

Registration                           Closes 8th November, 2020 – 12:00 noon

(Chandigarh Golf Club)

Entry Fee                                Rs.1000/-

Withholding Tax                    As applicable as per the law.

Caddies/Caddie Fees            

Rs.500/- per tournament round including practice round.

Caddies will be allowed and will also be available at the Club.

A Caddie assigned to a Player from the Panchkula Golf Club or Chandigarh Golf Club can caddie for him in both

the clubs for the tournament.

Optional:

Players can opt to carry/push their own bag and, those doing so must abide by the Rules & Regulations of the Host Club.

Player(s) may also bring their own caddie and, those bringing their own Caddie MUST abide by the Rules & Regulations of the Host Club and, such player(s) MUST also submit their Caddie’s COVID-19 Test Report (NEGATIVE) along-with their own COVID-19 Negative Test Report at registration.

Players MUST ensure that their Caddies wear their Facial Mask at all times.

The caddie designated with/to a Player can only caddie for him and cannot caddie for any other player(s).

COVID-19 (RT-PCR) Test

The COVID-19 (RT-PCR) Test MUST be taken (by Players or Players bringing their own Caddie) no later than 72 hours prior to arriving at the tournament venue for their Practice Round. Only those with a Negative Test Report will be allowed and Players or Players bringing their own Caddie must bring with them the Test Report in person., without which entry into the Tournament/Venue will not be permitted.

Player’s Equipment              

Player(s) may allow their Caddie(s) to handle their playing equipment and MUST ensure that their Caddies

also maintain Covid-19 Discipline at all times., i.e., keep safe distance, wear their Facial Mask at all times,

sanitize themselves frequently - specially before and after handling Bunker Rakes & Flagsticks.

Bag Storage                            N/A

PGTI Officials for the Tournament              

CEO                                                                 Uttam Singh Mundy                (+91 98186 80466)

Tournament Director                                      Sampath Chari                        (+91 99109 74842)

Head Operations                                             Amit Deb                                 (+91 99588 03355)

Operations                                                      Jai Prakash Sharma                 (+91 98711 88052)

Prabhash Thakur                     (+91 99109 74847)

Gagan Chadha                                    (+91 99109 74843)

For matters related to:        

Media (News, Social Media & Website)        Nikhil Kalaan                          (+91 99109 74846)

Membership (Card, Money Clips)                  Ms. Poonam Powar                 (+91 99109 74841)

Prize Money (Tax Certificates, Transfers)      Pradeep Chauhan                   (+91 99109 74849)

                                                                        Vikas Sharma                          (+91 95996 37366)

Tee Times                               Will be posted on the PGTI Website (after every player has registered)

Additional Information         Use of Metal Spikes will result in Disqualification.

Note: -

• Every Player MUST read/interpret/understand & familiarize themselves with the “2020 COVID-19 Guidelines for PGTI Tournaments” which has already been circulated and shared with each one of you.
• Player(s) MUST register in person with the PGTI Official at the Host Venue before they tee-off for their Practice Round and NO Player can register themselves telephonically or through any other Player. Also, NO MORE Than 1 Player will be allowed in the Tournament Office.
• Player(s) MUST submit the Participant Consent Form and their COVID-19 Test Report (NEGATIVE) at registration., without which the Player’s entry will be Cancelled and will be asked to leave the Golf Course.
• Player(s) bringing their own Caddie MUST abide by the Rules & Regulations of the Host Club and, such participant(s) MUST submit their Caddie’s COVID-19 Test Report (NEGATIVE) at registration. Failure to do so, the Player(s) Caddie will not be allowed entry at the venue.
• Players MUST ensure that their Caddies wear their Facial Mask at all times.
• Player(s) MUST leave the tournament venue immediately on completion of their golfing round.
• Family(s) & Friend(s) accompanying a Player not members of the Host Club are/will not be allowed entry at the Host Club.
• Family(s) & Friend(s) from outstation accompanying a Player not members of the Host Club are/will not be allowed entry at the Host Club.
• Player(s) may/can check with the Rules Official for scores as there will be no score boards or posting of scores at the tournament venue(s). Results will only be posted on the website at the conclusion of each tournament round/event.
• No handshakes, high-fives or hugs.
• Masks/facial coverings mandatory in all public areas except while dining.
• Although Hand sanitizers will be available at starting and scoring areas, Players & their Caddies must also carry with them their own sanitizer bottles.
• Spitting is strictly prohibited and is punishable under the law. Throwing cigarette buds is also prohibited.

The use of Change Rooms has been restricted. Players cannot use the Change Room for Change & Shower., but may only use for the purpose of Toilet