Matiss Tour Golf Junior

Tournaments feature 18 or 36 holes, and 9 holes for "Mini Matiss" (7 to 10 y.o.). The departures will be done according to the availability of the golf courses. They can be done into consecutive or cross. The time of play will have to be respected.

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Awards

At each tournament, a trophy and a gift certificate will be given to winner of each category. Moreover, for each category, 1 medal and 1 prize will be given to 2^nd and 3^rd rank players.

For the Great final, a cup will be awarded for each category winner. Winners will divide the trophy to be defended at each year.

Participation prizes will be given at each Classic by drawing lots.

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Tournament tie-breaking rules

In case there is a tie for any category first position, there shall be a sudden death playoff. The player with the best score, after playing the number of holes necessary to break the tie, will win.

For breaking second or third position ties, a chip and putt contest will take place on practice green. The player with the best score, after playing the number of holes necessary to break the tie, will win.

These rules will apply for all Classics tournaments and the Great final.

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Scoring System

The points scoring system is used to determine which golfers will be the winners of the cumulative system.

Players will have the possibility to collect points and the latter will be cumulated at the five best results tournament and at the Great Final.

Position	Points	Position	Points	Position	Points	Position	Points
1	2000	14	190	27	76	40	24
2	1080	15	180	28	72	41	20
3	680	16	170	29	68	42	16
4	480	17	160	30	64	43	12
5	400	18	150	31	60	44	10
6	360	19	140	32	56	45	8
7	330	20	130	33	52	46	6
8	310	21	120	34	48	47	4
9	290	22	110	35	44	48	2
10	270	23	100	36	40	49	1
11	250	24	96	37	36
12	230	25	88	38	32
13	210	26	80	39	28

Bonus Points

The player with the highest score in their category in the first round of a 36 hole tournament will receive a 300 point bonus. In the case of a tie for first place, each player will receive 300 points. However, points attributed for the position according to the player's standing will be on the total of both rounds.

In the case of a tie between numerous players, the sum of all bonus points divided by the number of players will be attributed to each player.

The player will receive a 500 point bonus for under par on a 9 hole or an 18 hole course.

1.	R.C.G.A. rules prevail.
2.	*The Matiss Tour code of conduct is in effect throughout the duration of the tournament.*
3.	Always follow the group ahead.
4.	f you are unsure of a regulation or procedure, you may play a second ball, and announce and identify the ball being used for your official scoring total. You must advise the tournament committee at the end of the round.
5.	The use of a caddie is forbidden.
6.	After each hole, the scorekeeper must verify the score with the competitor and record it.
7.	At the end of the tournament you must sign and return the scorecard to the committee immediately. No modifications can be made once a card has been signed and turned in to the committee.
8.	Any golfer who does not complete the round is disqualified.

Code of Conduct

- No alcohol
- No tobacco products
- No indecent language (insults)
- No excessive noise
- No throwing of golf clubs

Violation of this code will result in immediate disqualification from the tournament.

Dress Code

Appropriate golf clothing:
- Collared shirt
- No jeans
- Soft spike shoes

The committee reserves the right to exclude any golfer from the tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct.

The Matiss Tour commits to offering golfers a quality tournament. We strive for harmony and good manners on the golf course.

Here are the rules to follow:

1.	It is forbidden to speak to players. This could lead to a penalty for the competitor.
2.	All participants must carry their own golf bag or use a hand cart.
3.	Keep a distance of 30 yards from players.
4.	You must stay on the paths or at the end of the fairways unless you are close to the green.
5.	You are permitted to help a player look for a ball if the player requests.
6.	No indecent language, insults or alcohol will be tolerated on the course.
7.	Advise the tournament official if you witness an infraction being committed.