2025
RULES & REGULTIONS
Taça Amendoeira P&P – 2025
The Amendoeira Cup 2025 of the Amendoeira Golf Club (ACG) begins on March 15 and ends on December 13, 2025, consisting of a total of 9 tournaments plus a Grand Final. Participation in the competition is open to all players, whether affiliated or not with the Portuguese Golf Federation (FPG), provided they meet the other conditions outlined in the regulations. The rankings will be separate for ACG members, other affiliated players, and non-affiliated players.
2. Registration
Registrations are open to members of the Amendoeira Golf Club, other club members, and non-affiliated players.
Registrations can be made at the Sports Center / Academy Course, directly through the club’s website, or via the club’s email.
Registrations must be completed at least 2 days before the tournament. The acceptance of same-day registrations will be subject to the player limit.
The registration fee is €5 for members and €10 for other players.
3. Game Format
The tournament will be played in the Stableford format.
Players without a valid Pitch & Putt (P&P) handicap will not be included in the final ranking.
4. Rules
The tournament will follow the R&A Rules Limited and the Local Rules established by the Technical Committee.
5. Teeing Areas
Players must take their tee shots from the designated course mats. They may use any device to elevate the ball.
6. Rankings & Scoring
There will be two general rankings in each tournament: Gross and Net.
A minimum of 3 participants in each ranking is required for prizes to be awarded.
The Gross and Net points earned in each tournament contribute to the following titles:
- Spring Champion – Gross, Net, Super Senior, and Ladies (Total points from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tournaments)
- Summer Champion – Gross, Net, Super Senior, and Ladies (Total points from the 4th, 5th, and 6th tournaments)
- Autumn Champion – Gross, Net, Super Senior, and Ladies (Total points from the 7th, 8th, and 9th tournaments)
- Grand Final Champion – Gross, Net, Super Senior, and Ladies (Total points from the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th tournaments)
The final titles awarded based on Gross and Net points across all tournaments are:
- Gross Champion & Runner-up
- Net Champion & Runner-up
- Ladies’ Champion
- Super Senior Champion
For the final titles, only the best six (6) results of each player will be considered (or all results if 9 or fewer tournaments are played).
Prizes are not cumulative, meaning:
- Gross ranking takes precedence over Net ranking
- Net ranking takes precedence over Super Senior ranking
In case of a tie between two or more players, the final ranking will be determined as follows:
- Highest single tournament score
- Most tournament participations
- Lowest exact EGA Handicap (for Net ranking) or Highest exact EGA Handicap (for Gross ranking)
- If the tie persists, a draw will determine the winner.
7. Calendar of tournaments 2025
| 15-03-2025 | 1º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Primavera |
| 12-04-2025 | 2º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Primavera |
| 17-05-2025 | 3º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Primavera |
| 21-06-2025 | 4º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Verão |
| 19-07-2025 | 5º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Verão |
| 30-08-2025 | 6º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Verão |
| 20-09-2025 | 7º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Outono |
| 18-10-2025 | 8º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Outono |
| 08-11-2025 | 9º Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Outono |
| 06-12-2025 | Finalíssima Taça Amendoeira | Academy Course | Finalíssima |
8. Prizes
The Spring, Summer, and Autumn trophies will be awarded at the end of the last tournament of each season.
The final ranking trophies of the Amendoeira Cup will be presented at the Christmas party.
The Grand Final prizes apply only to that specific competition.
9. Distance Measuring Devices
The use of distance measuring devices is permitted. However, it is prohibited to use such a device with features that can affect gameplay (e.g., slope, wind measurement).
If a player uses a device with these features activated, they will be disqualified according to Rule 14-3.
10. Suspension of Play
If a tournament is temporarily suspended due to dangerous situations (e.g., lightning, imminent thunderstorms), players must stop playing immediately.
The suspension will be signaled by a prolonged horn blast.
11. Official Results – Tournament Closure
A tournament’s results are considered officially announced when they are made public.
The tournament is considered closed 15 minutes after the results have been posted on the Academy scoreboard or made public.
12. Misconduct
Any form of misconduct will not be tolerated.
The Technical Committee reserves the right to take appropriate action.
13. Competition Cancellation & Modifications
The Technical Committee has the authority to:
- Modify or update these regulations.
- Suspend or cancel any tournament.
- Annul or cancel the entire competition.
- The Technical Committee’s decisions are final and sovereign.