Players Information

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

Dates                                       4th to 7th November, 2020 (Wednesday - Saturday)

Prize Money                           Rs.30 Lacs

Host Venue                           

Panchkula Golf Club & Chandigarh 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 Panchkula Golf Club & 18 Holes in Chandigarh Golf Club. Rounds 3 & 4 for the tournament will be played in Panchkula Golf Club only)

Format: Stroke play                /           Playing Field: 120

Defending Champion                        Mukesh Kumar (IND)

Practice Round                     

Panchkula Golf Club & Chandigarh Golf Club - 2nd November, 2020 (Monday)

0800hrs to 1130hrs from Tee 1 for 60 Players only on each golf course.  

Tee-times MUST be booked in advance with Mr. Gagan Chadha and Players will only be allowed entry to the Golf Course 1 hour prior to their allotted tee-time which will be on first-cum-first-serve basis.

Panchkula Golf Club & Chandigarh Golf Club - 3rd November, 2020 (Tuesday)

0800hrs to 1130hrs from Tee 1 for 60 Players only on each golf course.      

Tee-times MUST be booked in advance with Mr. Gagan Chadha and Players will only be allowed entry to the Golf Course 1 hour prior to their allotted tee-time which will be on first-cum-first-serve basis.

IMPORTANT:

A Player can ONLY avail 1 practice round in Panchkula Golf Club & 1 practice round in Chandigarh Golf Club for the TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship 2020 presented by Panchkula Golf Club and, with 1 Ball ONLY.

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/Chipping Area/Practice Putting Green 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 Panchkula Golf Club & Chandigarh Golf Club

Registration                           Closes 3rd November, 2020 – 12:00 noon

(Panchkula Golf Club & 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.

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 book their Practice Round Tee Time with Mr. Gagan Chadha (+91 99109 74843) for the TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship 2020 presented by Panchkula Golf Club in Panchkula Golf Club & Chandigarh Golf Club latest by 31st October 2020 (1700hrs – India Time) as access to the Host Clubs will be strictly on the basis of the allotted tee-time. A Player will be allowed entry only 60 minutes prior to his allotted tee-time. Failure to book a Tee-time, entry will be denied.
• 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 maintain Covid-19 Discipline at all times., i.e., keep safe distance, wear their Facial Mask at all times, sanitize themselves frequently also when handling the Bunker Rakes, Flagsticks and Player’s equipment.
• 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.