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MercedesTrophy Rules

  • Participation is by invitation only
  • Participants must be 21 years and older
  • Invitations are strictly not transferable
  • Participants must have an official handicap on the SAGA handicap system
  • The maximum official handicap for Men is 24 and Ladies is 30
  • Only players with official handicaps on the day of the Regional Tournament will be eligible for the winners' titles
  • The handicap on your scorecard must correspond to the handicap on the system on the day of the Agent Tournament
  • Your score on the Agent day must be entered within the required time frame on the handicap system to avoid any penalties
  • Count Out - Should two or more players tie with the same score the winner shall be determined on the player with the better net score on the hole rated Stroke Index 1 on the scorecard. Should there still be a tie the same method shall be used using Stroke Index 2 then 3 and so on until a winner is determined. Should there still be a tie the winner shall be decided on the toss of a coin
  • Only Mercedes-Benz owners will be eligible to win 1st prize
  • Non Mercedes-Benz owners will not be eligible for 1st prize but can qualify for 2nd or 3rd prize
  • Mercedes-Benz owner is defined as such:
    • As the registered owner of a Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car/s, in his/her name with valid registration papers that is no older than ten years
    • If legally married, the vehicle can be registered in the spouse's name with valid registration papers
    • If purchased in Company Name, the 1st place winner will qualify if he/she is in a Company leadership/management position of a registered Company and is the sole driver of the vehicle
    • If the vehicle is registered in a CC, the player must be the majority shareholder of the CC
  • Participants may only play in one qualifying event in a series year. Should you be invited to more than one qualifying event, then the first event that you participate in will count towards qualification for prizes.
  • Participants affiliated to the Sunshine Tour or any professional tour can participate but are not eligible for prizes
  • No Senior tees are allowed as part of the World Final rules
  • Agents and their staff and any sponsors cannot qualify for the first three prizes, but may participate in the Tournament. Closest to pin and longest drive prizes may be won
  • Past winners can only qualify for the National Finals if they have missed three consecutive Tournaments after having been to the finals. If they win on the day they can qualify for the 2nd prize of the day BUT WILL NOT be able to participate in the National Finals. E.g. if he/she won in 2021 and went to the National Finals in 2021 they CANNOT go to the National Finals in 2022, 2023 & 2024
  • Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash
  • All prize winners must be present at the prize-giving to claim their prize. If no prior arrangement has been made with the organiser the prize will be forfeited if not in attendance
  • Your handicap on the Agent day or better will be used for the National Finals
  • Players can only attend the World Finals once in their lifetime
  • Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash
  • As a MercedesTrophy participant you consent to Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa publishing your photos taken at each event in any media if so required, including but not limited to, print and online media
  • The decision of Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa is final and no correspondence will be entered into
  • Should Mercedes-Benz South not be able to have a National Final or send a team to the World Finals, there will be no carry-over to the following year and no compensation will be forthcoming

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