1. Competitor must be an amateur as defined by the current Rules of Amateur Status.

2. The minimum entry age of the 50+ should be 50 years old as of 0:00 hrs. on Day 1 of the Championship. The minimum entry age of the 60+ should be 60 years old as of 0:00 hrs. on Day 1 of the Championship.

3. Format of the competition

• The 50+ Championship shall be decided over 54 holes Medal Gross;

• The 60+ Championship shall be decided over 54 holes Gross Stableford.

• The Ladies 50+ Championship shall be decided over 54 holes Gross Stableford.

• The Nations Cup winner in the 50+ Championship will be the team with the lowest combined Medal Gross score over 54 holes.

• The Nations Cup winner in the 60+ Championship will be the team with the highest combined Gross Stableford score over 54 holes.

• The Nations Cup winner in the Ladies 50+ Championship will be the team with the highest combined Gross Stableford score over 54 holes.

• The Gold Plate Championship shall be decided over 54 holes Nett Stableford;

• The Silver Plate Championship shall be decided over 54 holes Nett Stableford;

• The Ladies Plate Championship shall be decided over 54 holes Nett Stableford.

• The Nations Cup winner in the Gold Plate Championship will be the team with the highest combined Nett Stableford score over 54 holes.

• The Nations Cup winner in the Silver Plate Championship will be the team with the highest combined Nett Stableford score over 54 holes.

• The Nations Cup winner in the Ladies Plate Championship will be the team with the highest combined Nett Stableford score over 54 holes.

4. In the event of applications exceeding the maximum players, all entries shall be decided by ballot, preference given to lower handicaps, which shall take place immediately after the closing date for entries. All unsuccessful entrants will be informed without delay thereafter.

5. Only competitors in the 60+ Championship and the Plate are allowed to use buggy. Players in the 50+ Championship must walk during the Championship.
*A limited number of electric trolleys are available for rent. For details – s.pesheva@golfbg.net

6. Any player with medical certificate receives priority in booking a buggy. Copy of the medical certificate should be send with the request for booking a buggy 3 weeks before the tournament.

7. The competitors in the 50+ Championships who tie for the first place shall play a hole by hole (sudden death) play-off to determine the winner. All other ties shall be decided by a card playoff.

8. Any competitor who is not present at their first Tee when called upon to start shall be disqualified.

9. Participants are obliged to use golf balls and driving clubs, that are listed as conforming with the Rules of Golf on the R&A Rules Limited web-site www.randa.org;

10. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to set and/or alter starting times.

11. A competitor shall not knowingly make use of any drug to enhance his performance. Should a competitor show clinical evidence of use of drug for a non – therapeutic purpose, the Committee may require him to undergo a drug test. Any competitor infringing this condition may be disqualified.

12. Pace of Play condition will apply.

13. The Championship Committee reserves the right to vary the Championship Conditions if it is necessary.

14. Entrants must conform in all respects to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the R&A Rules Limited and sign the declaration in the entry form to that effect.

15. Entrants from outside Bulgaria shall provide a HCP certificate issued by the authority under the handicapping system adopted in the country from which he has entered.

16. The Championship Committee reserves the right to disqualify any competitor making a false statement on his entry form.

17. The completed and signed entry form must be received by the ‘Bulgarian Golf Association’ not later than 5th May 2027.

18. All disputes must be referred to the Head Referee who will resolve them by use of the Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. If it is not possible to resolve a dispute, the Head Referee will place it before the Championship and Rules Committee and its decision shall be final.