The Big 5 South African Open, February 21-22Zebula Golf Estate and Spa

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Dear Big 5 South African Open Contestant,

Welcome to South Africa! We’re excited to have you here for the inaugural Big 5 South African Open.

The mission of U.S. Kids Golf is to help kids have fun learning the lifelong game of golf and to encourage family interaction that builds lasting memories. It is our desire that each family experiences our mission this week. While you all want to play well, remember this week is about having fun, making friends, and experiencing great family time together.

This Championship is a true team effort, with volunteers taking time out of their week to ensure this Championship runs smoothly. We truly could not make this event happen without them, so please be sure to thank our fantastic volunteers.

Please let us know if we can do anything to make your tournament experience more enjoyable. We wish you the best of luck!

Chris Vonderkall

Vice President, TournamentsU.S. Kids Golf

U.S. Kids Golf and its partner Positive Coaching Alliance hope to teach life lessons through competitive sports. Through PCA’s Second-Goal Parent program, parents can learn how to introduce their children to competitive athletics. We hope to spread this message by offering parents an incentive to complete the PCA program. After completing the course at a discounted rate of $15, parents may redeem a $25 credit for their player’s entry into a USKG tournament. Complete details can be found on the U.S. Kids Golf website.Caddie Tips

A caddie is one who assists the player inaccordance with rules, which may includecarrying or handling the player’s clubs during play.

Rule 10.2b:When a player begins taking their stance forthe stroke that the player is about to play anduntil the stroke is made:The caddie must not deliberately stand on orclose to an “extension of the player’s line ofplay” behind the player’s ball for any reason.

Pace of Play Tips ÌCaddies should not over-coach. ÌAll players should play ready golf. ÌPlayers and caddies should walk with a purpose between shots. ÌKnow your group’s time par and position on the course. ÌWhen in doubt of a ruling, play a second ball under Rule 20.1. (Players must declare their intention to play a second ball BEFORE playing their original ball) ÌPlay a provisional ball if you think a player’s ball may be lost outside a penalty area or may be out of bounds. ÌBe mindful of how your pace of play affects your fellow competitors.

Schedule Of EventsThursday, February207:30 a.m. ...................................................................................... Official Practice Round

Zebula Estate and Spa11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. .......................................................................Player Registration

Zebula Estate and Spa - Club House 4:30 p.m. ...........................................................................Registration - Driving Contest

Zebula Estate and Spa - Driving Range5:00 p.m. .................................................................................................. Driving Contest

Zebula Estate and Spa - Driving Range6:30 p.m. ........................................................................................... Opening Ceremony

Main Restaurant TerraceFriday, February 217:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ...................................................................... Player Registration

Zebula Estate and Spa - Club House8:00 a.m ......................................................................................................... First Round

Zebula Estate and Spa

Thursday, August 228:00 a.m. ...................................................................................................Second Round

Zebula Estate and Spa

TBD. ......................................................................................................Award Ceremony Zebula Estate and Spa

Saturday, February 22

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2020 Big 5 SA Open Staff

International Director ..................Kyle ScottTournament Director ................Lola GeertsCourse Director ................ Edoardo TorrieriAdmin .......................................Lavinia ViscaSupport Staff ............................. Nick GeertsSupport Staff ..........................Chris CoetzerRules Official .......................... Chris ClaytonOfficial Photographer .........Filippo Vianelli

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As of the Summer of 2019, U.S. Kids Golf has changed from the old color-based Priority Status Invitation System, to a new 13-level Priority Status System. This system now allows players to gain status not only by order of finish, but also by their scores, whichever is better.

This result of this is a fairer system that will better reward players for good play. In addition, more players will be able to gain status, thereby admitting them to more U.S. Kids Golf Multi-Day events.

The level of Status a player receives will determine when that player will receive invitations to future U.S. Kids Golf Multi-Day events. Please note that receiving an invitation does not guarantee a player’s spot, as entries into all events are subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

To learn more about Priority Status, please visit https://foundation.uskidsgolf.com/tournaments/info/priority-status

PRIORITY STATUS

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Adelaide (AUS) Coffee Triangle (CO) Lyon (FR) Rome (IT)Ain (FRA) Dorado Beach (PR) Medellin (CO) Santa Cruz (BO)Amsterdam (NL) Durban (SA) Melbourne (AU) Sao Paulo (BR)Atlantic Canada (CAN) Dusseldorf (DE) Milan (IT) South Italy (IT)Auckland (NZ) Edinburgh (UK) New Delhi NCR (IN) Sydney (AU) Bangalore (IN) Fife (UK) Niagara (CA) Toronto (CA) Bogota (COL) Gauteng (ZA) North of Ireland (NIR) Turin (IT)Brisbane (AUS) Geneva (CH) Panama City (PA) Venice (IT)Caracas (VEN) Girona (ES) Porto Alegre (BR) Vienna (AT)

Cartagena (COL) London (UK) Punta Cana (DO) More Coming Soon!

International Events

Local Tours

U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours provide boys and girls the opportunity to advance their golf experience in age-appropriate competition. At the Local Tour level, kids can gain their first exposure to competitive golf, meet new friends, and learn valuable life lessons.

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If you are interested in starting an International Local Tour, please contact Kyle Scott at kscott@uskidsgolf.com

*Each Local Tour is comprised of 6-8 unique tournaments

Event Total

United States Local Tours *85

International Local Tours *29

State 14

Parent/Child Events 40

International Events 15

United States Regional Championships 12

Major Championships 3

North American Events

Local Tours

Parent/Child Events

State Invitationals

Regional Championships

World Championship

World Van Horn Cup

World Teen Championship

World Teen Van Horn Cup

South American Events

Local Tours

Parent/Child Events

South American Championship

1400

60

European Events

Local Tours

Parent/Child Events

European Championship

European Van Horn Cup

Venice Open Asian Events

Local Tours

Parent/Child Events

Indian Championship

Asian ChampionshipAfrican Events

Local Tours

Parent/Child Events

Big 5 South Africa Open

Australian Events

Local Tours

Parent/Child Events

Australian Open

Australian Masters

20

50

20

90

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