ESGC Championship Terms of the Competition
1. Committee
The Terms of the Competition are established, maintained and interpreted by the ESGC Board
(“the Board”).
The Board may appoint one or more Senators to assist in the administration of the
competition. If the Captain is not a member of the Board, the Captain shall serve on the
Competition Committee.
The Board or its appointed representative (the Captain) shall act on its behalf in all
competition matters.
2. Governing Rules
The competition shall be conducted in accordance with the R&A Rules of Golf, including
Rule 5A (Setting Terms of the Competition).
In all matters not expressly covered by these Terms, the Board shall decide in accordance with
the Rules of Golf and applicable Committee Procedures.
3. Eligibility
The competition is open to:- JCI Senators
- Partners of JCI Senators
- Other JCI-related participants, subject to approval by the Board
- Complete official registration and declare a Handicap Index
- Pay the applicable entry fee
- Hold a valid WHS Handicap Index not exceeding 54.0
A participant who has not declared a Handicap Index may participate but shall not be eligible
for prizes.
4. Entry Procedure
Entry shall be submitted via the official ESGC website or as otherwise communicated by the
Board.
If a maximum field size is established, entries shall be accepted in order of receipt.
5. Format of Play
The competition shall be played over two (2) consecutive days.
The format shall be announced prior to the opening of registration. The Board reserves the
right to modify the format due to field size, course conditions or weather.
The competition shall be played in a form of Stroke Play from which a Stableford score is
calculated. The intention is to play 18 holes each day.
Where team competition is included, the format shall permit both team results and individual
Stableford results.
6. Teeing Grounds
In the Stableford competition, players may choose to play from:
- Red tees, or
- Yellow tees
For the Gross Prize:
- Women shall play from the red tees
- Men shall play from the yellow tees
If the course has not designated red and yellow tees, the Board or a Senator appointed by the
Board (Captain) shall determine which tees shall apply for women and men respectively.
Participants aged 75 or older may choose to play from either the yellow or the red tees.
Such determination shall be communicated in due time prior to the competition (no later than
two (2) weeks before the event) and reiterated at the time of the competition.
Use of golf carts (buggies) is permitted for players with age-related or medical limitations,
subject to availability and approval by the Board or the Captain.
If the number of available golf carts (buggies) is limited, the Captain shall determine the order
of allocation. Participants must declare their interest in using a golf cart at the time of
registration.
7. Handicap
The Handicap Index used shall be the player’s WHS Handicap Index at the start of the first
round.
The Handicap Index must be declared at registration. Adjustments may be made no later than
two (2) weeks prior to the competition and must be submitted to the Board or the Captain.
Playing handicaps shall be calculated in accordance with the Rules of Golf and recommended
handicap allowances for the selected format.
The Board may verify any declared Handicap Index.
8. Teams and Flights
Country Cup teams shall consist of three (3) players, all Senators from the same country.
In Rumble formats, the Board or the Captain shall endeavor to balance flights by minimizing
disparities in playing handicaps.
9. Suspension, Cancellation and Incomplete Play
The Board or the Captain reserves the right to:
- Shorten or cancel any round;
- Suspend or postpone play;
- Determine results by an equitable method
if play cannot be completed or teams are incomplete.
10. Ties
Unless otherwise specified, net scores shall determine rankings.
In the event of a tie, the following method shall apply:
1. Best score in the last round played under qualifying conditions;
2. Matching scorecard comparison over the last 9 holes (10–18), then last 6 holes
(13–18), then last 3 holes (16–18), then the 18th hole;
3. Decision by lot.
11. Prizes
11.1 ESGC Championship Trophy
Awarded to the Senator with the highest aggregate Stableford score.11.2 Swiss Ladies Trophy
Awarded to the female participant with the highest aggregate Stableford score.11.3 Partner Trophy
Awarded to the non-Senator with the highest aggregate Stableford score.11.4 Country Cup
Awarded to the country team with the highest aggregate Stableford score.11.5 ESGC Gross Prize
Awarded to the Senator with the lowest aggregate gross score.11.6 Additional Competitions
All eligible participants may compete for additional prizes as determined by the Board or the
Captain, including:
- Rumble (flight competition)
- Nearest to the Pin
- Putting Competition
- Longest Drive
12. Correction of Errors
If a prize has been awarded incorrectly, the Board or the Captain shall take corrective action
in accordance with Rule 20 of the Rules of Golf.
13. Code of Conduct and Limitation of Liability
13.1 Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the spirit of the game
and the R&A Rules of Golf.
The Board or the Captain may take appropriate action in the event of serious misconduct,
including but not limited to:
- Disqualification from the competition;
- Removal from the event;
- Withdrawal of prizes.
Serious misconduct may include abusive behavior, deliberate rule violations, damage to
property, or conduct that brings the competition into disrepute.
13.2 Limitation of Liability
Participation in the ESGC Championship is at the player’s own risk.
The ESGC, the Organizing Committee, the Board, appointed officials, and the host venue shall not be held liable for:
- Personal injury;
- Loss of or damage to personal property;
- Any indirect or consequential loss arising from participation in the event.
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude liability where such exclusion is not permitted under
applicable law.
Edition: February 2026
Responsible Organization
ESGC Mont Garni
President: Stefan Thorberg, Stefan@inspirationinvestment.se
Stockholm – Last revised February 2026
Accepted by the board in meeting February 2026.
Responsible Organization
ESGC Mont Garni
President: Stefan Thorberg, Stefan@inspirationinvestment.se
Stockholm – Last revised February 2026
