Boyd Quaich Memorial Golf Tournament
Please note that entries will close on 31st May 2012
Player's Guide 2012
The Boyd Quaich is played over the Old and New courses in St Andrews. Founded in 1946 in memory of two St Andrews students who were killed during WWII, it is an international invitation competition to which Universities are invited to send two male competitors.
Entry fee for all competitors - £90 (compulsory)
Accommodation for 3 nights - £150 (non-compulsory) Total price = £240
Please note the following main points
- Bring a jacket and tie
- Practice rounds are not included in the entry fee. Any practice must be booked and paid for directly through the Links Trust (01334 466666)
- If you are bringing a friend to caddy for/support you, tell us in advance. We have double rooms and spare single rooms and the package price is lower than comparable accommodation elsewhere in St Andrews.
- Golf trolleys are not permitted during the tournament.
How to get to St Andrews
Edinburgh is the nearest airport to St Andrews. From the airport, take the “Airdirect 747” bus service (around £5) to Inverkeithing Railway Station and then take a train north to Leuchars, (4 miles from St Andrews) followed by a bus or taxi to St Andrews. This is quicker than travelling into Edinburgh on the bus first.
Briefing
There will be a briefing meeting in the main foyer of David Russell Apartments on Monday evening, 9th July at 10pm. All players are expected to attend.
Accommodation
Most players will be staying at David Russell Apartments, a student residence of the University located about 1.5miles from the Old Course. Accommodation on a full board basis is available for the inclusive period - from dinner Monday 9th July until breakfast Thursday 12th July.
N.B. The evening meal on Monday is served between 1830 and 1900.
Please note that the accommodation charge is subsidised. Although there is other accommodation available privately in St Andrews it will be more expensive. However, if you wish to seek alternative accommodation, visit the Tourist Information website at http://www.visitscotland.com/guide/where-to-stay/
We are able to offer the accommodation package to accompanying persons, either sharing a room or in a separate single room. The coach/caddy rate for the same package but excluding the Presentation Lunch is £155. This can be booked through the online entry system. The name of your coach or caddy is required at the time of booking.
If you wish to stay in St Andrews before or after the tournament you must make your own arrangements for accommodation.
Guest of the R&A
During this event you are a guest of the R&A.
We hope that the use of the R& A Clubhouse will be available to competitors only from Monday 9th July until 1300 hours on Thursday 12th July. Competitors are restricted to the South Room (this is the Trophy Room, where drinks are available), Entrance Hall, Bag Room (where clubs may be left overnight) and Locker Room. Neat informal clothing or golfing dress is to be worn at all times. Golf shoes can be worn when returning from/going to the course. Shorts are not acceptable dress in the Clubhouse. The Locker Room is not staffed so please keep it tidy.
Snack lunch & photograph
On Wednesday 11th July a snack lunch will be provided for all competitors at the R&A Clubhouse (1200 - 1400 hours) and a group photograph will be taken immediately afterwards (see below).
Group photograph
A group photograph will be taken on Wednesday 6th July at 1415 outside the R&A and a copy given to you at the Presentation Luncheon the next day. Traditionally, a jacket and tie is worn because the photograph follows lunch but golf attire is perfectly acceptable for the picture.
Player Information during the tournament
The tournament will be run from the Foyer of the R&A Clubhouse where there is a notice board that contains the latest information. Consult this regularly.
Start times
All competitors will play their first round between 1330 hours and 1520 hours on Tuesday 10th July. Final start lists will be posted in the R&A Clubhouse on the morning of Tuesday, 10th July.
Qualifying, and final rounds
All competitors play one round over the Old Course and one over the New Course, the field being halved and both courses played simultaneously. The top thirty competitors then play the third round over the New Course and the fourth round over the Old Course.
Round Date Start Times Course
1st qualifying Tues.10th July 2010 1330 - 1520 hours Old/New
2nd qualifying Wed.11th July 2010 0700 – 0850 hours New/Old
3rd Wed.11th July 2010 1504 – 1616 hours New
4th Thur.12th July 2010 0700 – 0830 hours Old
Scorecards
Scorecards will be issued by the starter at the appropriate course. It is your responsibility to hand in your scorecard immediately at the end of each round to the Recorder in the R&A Clubhouse. Full printed details of all rounds completed will be issued at the Presentation Luncheon on Thursday. These will be valid for handicap alterations at your home club.
Making the cut
Thirty players contest the two final rounds. In the event of a tie, places will be decided by aggregating the scores of both qualifying rounds for 1) the inward halves 2) last six holes 3) last three holes 4) last two holes 5) last holes.
Winning score
The winning score will be the best scratch aggregate for all four rounds. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided by scores in 1) the final round 2) the third round 3) the aggregate of the inward halves of the qualifying rounds 4) the inward half of the final round 5) the inward half of the third round 6) the aggregate of the last six holes of the qualifying rounds.
Consolation stableford
A stableford competition will be arranged for those who do not qualify for the final rounds. This will be played over the New Course on Thursday 12th July from 0704 hours. To take part you must sign up on the notice board in the R&A on Wednesday afternoon. Not all players who fail to make the cut can be accommodated so please sign up early if you wish to play.
Speed of play
Please play a provisional ball if there is any chance that your ball could be lost as this really helps to keep the pace of play at a satisfactory level. Follow all on-course instructions you are given and keep up with the group in front.
Distance measuring devices (Lasers)
Automatic distance measuring devices can be used during the 2012 tournament. However, such devices must measure distance only; they cannot measure slope, wind speed or temperature. This stance has been adopted following consultation with B.U.C.S. (iPhones cannot be used as technically they can be used to chart the weather).
Caddies & trolleys
All golf bags must be carried as there is a restriction on the use of trolleys on the Old Course. If you wish, you may hire a caddy from the Caddymaster’s Hut located beside the 1st tee of the Old Course. Trolleys may not be used at any time during the tournament.
Green fees
Competitors do not pay green fees for rounds played during the competition at the times indicated above.
Practice rounds
There is no practice round as part of this event. Please make your own arrangements and pay for yourself as appropriate. Information on play over the courses is available from St Andrews Links (Tel: +44(0)1334 466666).
Presentation lunch
All competitors are invited, as guests of the University of St Andrews, to a lunch on Thursday 12th July, at which the trophy will be presented. Lunch will commence immediately after the final round (normally around 1300) and be completed by 1415. Casual dress is normally worn. The venue is still to be confirmed for 2012.
Tournament scoring
A scoreboard, sited at the 18th green of the Old Course, will keep you updated on all the scoring. All scores and a full leaderboard will be updated onto the tournament website at the end of each round: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/sport/Sport/Golf/BoydQuaich/
Scores will also be posted on a popular Scottish golf website: http://www.scottishgolfview.com/search/label/Student%20Golf
This year, for the first time, we hope to provide live tournament scoring through Twitter. Interested parties should follow “The_Boyd_Quaich” to keep up to date with information posted live from the course during each round.
Questions/comments
We hope that you enjoy competing in the Boyd Quaich Tournament and that your trip to St Andrews is successful and highly satisfying. If you have any questions or comments, either before or after the tournament, then please contact me directly.
Email: tm12@st-andrews.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)7921 948 912 (mobile); 01334 46 2156 (work)
Tournament website: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/sport/Sport/Golf/BoydQuaich/
Thomas Marr
Tournament Convener