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2015 Golf Victoria
Heart Open
Presented by First National Real Estate
Monday 1 June
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
~ West Course ~
Player Information & Draw
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
About
Newly renamed in 2015 to the Golf Victoria Heart Open, this 18-hole stableford event is open to all men and women
(amateurs and professionals) with an Australian handicap who have undergone a heart procedure.
Now in its 26th year, the "Open Heart Open" was initiated by Commonwealth Golf Club member Con Davie, and Don
Lawrence, a Victoria Golf Club member and renowned golf writer for many years with the Melbourne Herald.
Lawrence and Davie approached the former Victorian Golf Association in 1988 with the suggestion to start an event
for both men and women players who had undertaken various forms of open heart surgery after becoming aware of a
similar concept in the United States.
This year, the GV Heart Open will not only serve as a celebration of its participants continued involvement in the game
but will also contribute financially to heart research. Thanks to the support of the First National Real Estate
Foundation, two thirds of the $15,000 total partnership will be donated to Monash Heart to assist with heart research.
Host Club
Venue:
Address:
Phone:
Website:
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Cheltenham Rd
Black Rock VIC 3193
(03) 9598 2600
www.royalmelbourne.com.au
Date:
Format:
Monday 1 June 2015
18-Hole Stableford
Tournament Committee
 Aaron Newnham (Royal Melbourne GC Director of Golf)
 George Norris (Chair of GV Heart Open Advisory Group)
 Michelle Hui (GV Golf Events Coordinator)
Trophies
Trophies will be awarded to:
 Overall Winner – GV Heart Open Champion
 Winner, Runner-up & Third Place – Men & Women (exc. Overall winner)
 Best Score for Open Heart players – Don Lawrence Cup
 Nearest The Pin – Men & Women
 Longest Drive – Men & Women
Event Format
Monday 1 June
10:30 am
11:50 pm
12:15 pm
5:30pm
6:00 pm
Registration starts
Briefing (Putting Green near flagpole)
Play commences – Multi-Tee start – West Course
Pre-dinner drinks – Members Bar (at own cost)
Presentation Dinner
Presentation Dinner
All players are invited to attend the inclusive presentation dinner in the Clubhouse dining room which is to follow the
day’s play at approximately 6:00pm. The dinner will include a two course meal (entrée and main) along with the trophy
presentations. Pre-dinner drinks will also be available for purchase in the main bar.
Guests are also welcome to the dinner at an additional cost of $75. For catering purposes if you unable to attend the
dinner or wish to bring an additional guest it is requested that you notify Golf Victoria on (03) 8545 6207 by Thursday
27 May.
Note: Dress code is semi-formal attire.
Previous Open Heart Open Champions
L-R: Robert Carter (2014)
& Tom Chapman (2013)
Lunch
Lunches will be available to purchase in the Clubhouse to all competitors prior to the round.
Scratchings
Any player wishing to scratch prior to Friday 29 May should call the GV on 8545 6207 (Michelle). After this date please
call the tournament mobile on 0435 924 495.
Course Map
Players are requested to familiarize themselves with the course map to avoid any delay in the commencement of play
from allocated holes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration
All competitors are required to report to Golf Victoria representatives inside the clubhouse upon arrival at the course at
least 30 minutes prior to the allocated starting times. Players must then be present on the appropriate tee no later than
10 minutes prior the tee time.
Eligibility
All players must have undergone a heart surgery procedure (eg. open heart, bypass, stents, etc) and hold an official GA
Handicap. Participants must be prepared to provide medical heart documentation if required.
Handicaps
All players must ensure that their current and correct daily handicap is recorded on the scorecard in accordance with
Rule 6-2b. Players must play from their DAILY handicap during the Championship.
Professional Handicaps – Professional’s handicaps for the GV Heart Open are to be determined as follows:(i) Where a professional is a member of a club or has a handicap calculated at a club where he/she is
employed, then that handicap shall apply for the GV Heart Open.
(ii) If (i) above is not applicable, Professionals are to play from scratch.
Exception: All professionals who hold playing rights on any PGA or LPGA Tour shall be allocated a playing
handicap by the Championship Committee.
Scorecards
All score cards are to be returned to the registration area situated in the clubhouse immediately at the conclusion of
play.
Dress Regulations
All players and caddies are required to adhere to the Club’s dress regulations with particular reference to the following:
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Clean dress shoes MUST be worn in the clubhouse at all times. Athletic jogger type shoes are not permitted.
Advertising or display materials must not appear on clothing except for brand name logos.
All shirts must have a collar.
Tailored shorts are permitted. Gentlemen must wear long socks or white short socks with such shorts.
Denim clothing of any description is not permitted on the golf course, however, denim is permitted within the club
house area.
Any player not adhering to the Host Clubs’ dress regulations will be prohibited from playing. Any caddie or guest not
adhering to the Host Clubs’ dress regulations will be requested to leave the course.
Golf Footwear
Players are requested to note that soft spikes are mandatory.
Course Care / Club Regulations
Players are reminded that sand buckets MUST be taken and used, pitch marks are to be repaired, and bunkers raked
following play at each course.
Mobile phones are not to be used in the clubhouse or on the course unless in the case of an emergency or a ruling
during the round.
Play will be from the nominated tee markers. Any player not complying with these requirements will be subject to action
in accordance with the GV Code of Conduct.
Motorised Carts
Competitors are permitted to ride in or on a motorised vehicle during the event. Carts must be booked directly with the
Royal Melbourne Golf Club on (03) 9598 2600 prior to the event.
It should be noted that the hire or provision of such transport is at the competitors own expense subject to arrangements
and agreements with the host club.
Note: In the event in which a limited number of carts are available, players requesting carts will be paired together.
Caddies are permitted to ride in the cart with the player ONLY when sufficient carts are available.
Slow Play
Rule 6-7 will be strictly enforced. Each group must maintain its position on the course with respect to the group
preceding them. Any group with a clear hole in front of them will be considered out of position. Penalties will be issued
to individuals in such groups who by their pace contribute to such delay. Warnings may not be issued prior to penalties.
Suspension of Play
In the event of heavy rain, lightning or for any other reason, the Championship Committee will be responsible for
deciding whether to suspend play. The signal for suspending play will be a verbal command over the public address
system. The procedure when play is suspended is outlined under Rule 6-8b. When the course is ready for play,
players will be advised to return to various locations. The signal for the resumption of play will be a verbal command
over the public address system.
Refunds
Any entrant may withdraw and have the entrance fee refunded provided notification is received within three working
days prior to the event. Under no circumstances will entry fees be refunded after this date unless players can provide
Golf Victoria supporting documents regarding their withdrawal from the event (ie. Medical certificate).
Golf Victoria Website
The Golf Victoria Website is located at www.golfvic.org.au. Complete tournament draws, preview/review articles and a
full summary of results can be found within the “Mixed” section of the “Championships & Events” page from the Golf
Victoria homepage.
Further Conditions
For further conditions please consult the Event Entry Form and GV Standard Event Conditions.
Presented by
Version 2: 29/05/2015
2015 Golf Victoria Heart Open
Presented by First National Real estate
Played at Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Monday 1 June
DRAW - Multi Tee Start at 12:15pm - WEST COURSE
Hole
1A
1B
2A
2B
3
4A
4B
5
6A
6B
7
8A
8B
Surname
Ellis
Rumble
Westwood
First Name
Ray
Mick
Rob
Home Club
First National
First National
First National
O'Donoghue
Edelman
Same
Landes
Simon
Robert
Mervyn
Jonathan
First National
Cranbourne
Huntingdale
Cranbourne
Norris
Mainsbridge**
Higginbotham**
Purvis
George
Gordon
Adrian
James
Yarra Yarra
Portarlington
Portarlington
Bairnsdale
Steart
Magill
Walton
Hosie
Kevin
Ron
Ray
Garry
Clunes
Warragul
Kialla
Numurkah
Cekic
Cake
McDonald**
Jolly**
Ibrahim
Greg
Rod
Robert
Sunshine
Yallourn
Bendigo
Peninsula-Kingswood
Thornhill
Beard**
Burns**
Kramer
Tony
Robert
Graeme
Lindsay
Commonwealth
Bairnsdale
Lonsdale
Elmore
Westrip
Hall**
Hall**
Paterno
Robert
Douglas
Rohan
Peter
Cranbourne
Cohuna
Centenary Park
Wyong
Jennings
Breguet**
Wilton**
Andrew
Brian
Ian
Ray
Peter
Peninsula Kingswood
Lara
Lara
Southern
Stuart
Reedman
Flentje
Ross
Paul
Les
Dennis
Graham
Tambo Valley
Berwick Montuna
Heritage
Midlands
Mosele
Rawson
Galtieri
Cordery
Lui
Darren
Vince
James
Bairnsdale
Warragul
Northern
Southern
Johnston
Shin
Fraser
Fonda-Russell
Ian
Grace
Helen
Alma
Spring Valley
Riversdale
Commonwealth
Yarra Park
Paterson
Slattery
O'Brien
Coffey
Mayva
Anne
Anne
Carolyn
Woodlands
Commonwealth
Riverside
Yering Meadows
Hose
Mackintosh
Boehm**
O'Toole**
Margaret
Val
Frances
Jennifer
Barwon Valley
The Dunes
Yackandandah
Neangar Park
Leggoe
Prue
Mt Martha
**Denotes player shared cart
*Requested to share a cart
Hole
9
10A
10B
11
12
13
14
15A
15B
16
17
18A
18B
Surname
Royal
Royal*
L'Huillier*
First Name
Joshua
Ted
Gerard
Home Club
Royal Canberra (ACT)
Royal Canberra (ACT)
Rossdale
Savino
Shewell
Moylan
McDermott
Nick
Craig
Laurence
Kevin
Leongatha
Axedale
Howlong
Yarra Yarra
Carter
Ellerbock
Howitt
Robinson
Robert
John
Kevin
Kevin
Rosanna
Olinda
Rosanna
Buninyong
Moran
Russell
Robertson
Wilson
Ken
Mark
John
Norman
East Malvern
Yarra Park
Buninyong
Chirnside Park
Jones
Cusack**
De Wit**
Burt**
Stephen
Graeme
Gary
Dennis
GSM
Broadford
Horsham
Melton Valley
Craig**
Forsyth**
Ritchie**
Hart
Marion
Kenneth
David
Dean
Melton Valley
Yarrawonga Mulwala
Waverley
Skipton
Benton
Airey**
Banfield**
Hicks
Wayne
Kevin
Terry
David
Woodlands
Yarrambat
Green Acres
Thurgoona
Simmons
Eiffert**
Holdsworth**
Lebek*
David
Trevor
Colin
Jon
Shortland Waters (NSW)
Belvoir Park
Tocumwal
Belvoir Park
Kraulis*
Lynch**
Muir**
Carmichael
Ern
Allan
Gilbert
Peter
Belvoir Park
Box Hill
RACV
Peninsula-Kingswood
Greenhatch
Long*
Phelan*
McCulloch
Kevin
Greg
Ross
Alex
Lakeside
Heathcote
Waterford Valley
Wodonga
Seignior
Crane*
Webb**
Debono
Graeme
Brian
James
Fred
Huntingdale
Waverley
Tirhatuan Lakes
Leongatha
Stewart
McKegg*
Liefting*
Cirone
Leslie
Ian
Cornelis
Enzo
Bacchus Marsh West
Rossdale
Deniliquin (NSW)
Yarra Valley
McNamara
Riddle
Politis
Scarpa
Ken
William
John
Giuseppe
Commonwealth
Howlong
Yarra Yarra
Northern
Casemore**
Noel
Rosebud
A Groups to play at 12:15pm with B Groups to follow
NOTE: This draw is subject to minor changes due to cancelations & substitutions
2015 Golf Victoria Heart Open
Presented By First National Real Estate
Played at Royal Melbourne GC
Monday 1 June
Entrants List as at 29/05/2015
Surname
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
Airey
Andrew
Banfield
Beard
Benton
Boehm
Breguet
Burns
Burt
Cake
Carmichael
Carter
Casemore
Cekic
Cirone
Coffey
Cordery
Craig
Crane
Cusack
De Wit
Debono
Edelman
Eiffert
Ellerbock
Flentje
Fonda-Russell
Forsyth
Fraser
Galtieri
Greenhatch
Hall
Hall
Hart
Hicks
Higginbotham
Holdsworth
Hose
Hosie
Howitt
Jennings
Johnston
Jolly
Jones
Kramer
Kraulis
Landes
Lebek
Leggoe
L'Huillier
Liefting
First Name
Kevin
Peter
Terry
Robert
Wayne
Frances
Ian
Graeme
Dennis
Greg
Peter
Robert
Noel
Ibrahim
Enzo
Carolyn
James
Marion
Brian
Graeme
Gary
Fred
Robert
Trevor
John
Dennis
Alma
Kenneth
Helen
Vince
Kevin
Douglas
Rohan
Dean
David
Adrian
Colin
Margaret
Garry
Kevin
Brian
Ian
Robert
Stephen
Lindsay
Ern
Jonathan
Jon
Prue
Gerard
Cornelis
Home Club
Yarrambat
Southern
Green Acres
Bairnsdale
Woodlands
Yackandah
Lara
Lonsdale
Melton Valley
Yallourn
Peninsula-Kingswood
Rosanna
Rosebud
Sunshine
Yarra Valley
Yering Meadows
Southern
Melton Valley
Waverley
Broadford
Horsham
Leongatha
Cranbourne
Belvoir Park
Olinda
Heritage
Yarra Park
Yarrawonga Mulwala
Commonwealth
Northern
Lakeside
Cohuna
Centenary Park
Skipton
Thurgoona
Portarlington
Tocumwal
Barwon Valley
Numurkah
Rosanna
Peninsula Kingswood
Spring Valley
Peninsula-Kingswood
GSM
Elmore
Belvoir Park
Cranbourne
Belvoir Park
Mt Martha
Rossdale
Deniliquin (NSW)
Dinner Guest
John Boehm
John Breguet
Pam Casemore
Stephen Coffey
Judy Kenwright
Wendy Flentje
Eileen Evans
Carmel Hicks
David Hose
Margaret Jolly
Wendy Liefting
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
Long
Lynch
Mackintosh
Magill
Mainsbridge
McCulloch
McDermott
McDonald
McKegg
McNamara
Moran
Mosele
Moylan
Muir
Norris
O'Brien
O'Toole
Paterno
Paterson
Phelan
Politis
Purvis
Rawson
Reedman
Riddle
Ritchie
Robertson
Robinson
Ross
Royal
Royal
Russell
Same
Savino
Scarpa
Seignior
Shewell
Shin
Simmons
Slattery
Steart
Stewart
Stuart
Thornhill
Walton
Webb
Westrip
Wilson
Wilton
Greg
Allan
Val
Ron
Gordon
Alex
Kevin
Rod
Ian
Ken
Ken
Lui
Laurence
Gilbert
George
Anne
Jennifer
Peter
Mayva
Ross
John
James
Darren
Les
William
David
John
Kevin
Graham
Joshua
Ted
Mark
Mervyn
Nick
Giuseppe
Graeme
Craig
Grace
David
Anne
Kevin
Leslie
Paul
Tony
Ray
James
Robert
Norman
Ray
Heathcote
Box Hill
The Dunes
Warragul
Portarlington
Wodonga
Yarra Yarra
Bendigo
Rossdale
Commonwealth
East Malvern
Bairnsdale
Howlong
RACV
Yarra Yarra
Riverside
Neangar Park
Wyong
Woodlands
Waterford Valley
Yarra Yarra
Bairnsdale
Warragul
Berwick Montuna
Howlong
Waverley
Buninyong
Buninyong
Midlands
Royal Canberra (ACT)
Royal Canberra (ACT)
Yarra Park
Huntingdale
Leongatha
Northern
Huntingdale
Axedale
Riversdale
Shortland Waters (NSW)
Commonwealth
Clunes
Bacchus Marsh West
Rosebud
Commonwealth
Kialla
Tirhatuan Lakes
Cranbourne
Chirnside Park
Lara
Judy Magill
Shirley McDonald
Joan Moylan
Laurence O'Toole
Kaye Robertson
Kate Royal
Catherine Royal
Jan Stuart
Marion Webb
Carole Westrip