IGU Selection Policy

For constitution of National Teams

Selection for International Events

Selection Trials will be held for the following events:- i. Asian Games ii. Nomura Cup iii. Eisenhower Cup iv. Espirito Santo Trophy v. Queen Sirikit Cup vi. Any other event as decided by the Selection Committee All squad players will be called for selection trials. Also, players whose OOM ranking is higher than any of the NS Players will also be invited for the selection trials subject to a maximum of 12 players. In addition, for exceptionally talented Indian golfers studying abroad, their WAGR will be considered and if it is better than any of the NS players (Eight), then they may also be invited for the selection trials subject to such Players adhering to IGU Guidelines. Written request from eligible Players must be received well in time for consideration. Any talented player spotted by the Selection Committee could also be considered provided they feature high in the WAGR Ranking. The list of players for the selection trials will be based on National Squad and OOM rankings as on 30 days prior to the trials or the last date of entry for the trials as decided by the Selection Committee, whichever is earlier.

Exemptions

(i) Board Examinations. (ii) Bereavement in the immediate family. (iii) Personal illness or injury, duly supported by a registered medical practioners (from a reputed hospital) recommendation against attending the trail. Selection Trials will be held over minimum of six rounds of Golf to be played at one or more venues as set forth and decided by the Selection Committee. The selection trials will have a Tournament Director (TD) and Referee(s) to run the event. One round of each Player will be discarded for taking into consideration for the final standings e.g. if a Selection Trial is being held over 6 rounds, then the best 5 rounds of each Player will be taken into consideration for the final standings. The conditions of Play will stipulate the Play-off’s required in case of ties for the required positions. The SOP for Selection Trials will be followed by the TD for conducting the same. The Trials would preferably be held closer to the date of the actual tournament, whenever feasible. In case of inclement weather or unfavourable security environment or other natural disasters, the number of rounds may be reduced at the discretion of the selection committee.

Discretion

As far as possible no discretion shall be applied except for Team event where Team composition is: i. Four member:- Asian Games and Nomura Cup – Three players will be selected from the trials + one at the discretion of the selection committee. ii. Three member team:- Eisenhower Cup, Espirito Santo and Queen Sirikit - Two players will be selected as per the results of the trials, + one at the discretion of the selection committee. i) Selection of Players for International Exposures can be from outside the National Squad. For selection of Players for events, the OOM 30 days prior to the Event date (excluding date of practice round) or the OOM as on the closing date of entries (as applicable to select few events such as the Junior Open/British Amateur etc.) will be considered e.g. If a Team of Top 2 Players (Men) is to be selected for an event (03-06 May 2017), then the OOM of Men as on 03 April 2017 will be considered. j) The Selection Committee may also consider Players lower down the OOM/players in the NS for giving exposure. For tournaments of lesser importance where competition may be inadequate, squad players lower in the OOM may be sent to gain exposure. The decision of the Selection Committee will however, be final and binding. The selection of players will depend on:- a. Type of tournament b. Field of the tournament c. Whether the tournament results count towards world ranking k) Any player not agreeing to play an international event may not be considered for the next event or foreign exposure(s). This policy will be reviewed periodically on a need basis but shall be ratified by the IGU Council at least once in two years.

Computation of Order of Merit for Gentlemen & Junior Boys

PositionAll IndiaEastern IndiaNorthern India
South India
Western India
Other Categorized Events
1st65-Winner60-Winner6045
2nd55-Runners-up50-Runners-up5035
3rd43-Semi Finalists38-Semi Finalists4531
4th35-Qtr. Finalists30-Qtr. Finalists4229
5th25-Pre Qtr Finalists20-Pre Qtr Finalists3927
6th3624
7th3322
8th3020
9th2717
10th2415
11th2113
12th1810
13th1609
14th1407
15th1206
16 th1005
17 th0804
18 th0603
19 th0402
20 th0201

Computation of Order of Merit for Ladies & Junior Girls

PositionAll India LadiesAll India Junior
Girls (Cat A, B & C)
Northern India
Southern India
Eastern India
Western India
Other Categorized Events
1st65-Winner656045
2nd55-Runners-up555035
3rd43-Semi Finalists504531
4th35-Qtr. Finalists474229
5th443927
6th413624
7th383322
8th353020
9th322717
10th292415