General Terms &
Conditions of Sale

01 The Event

Nomad Effect organizes premium golf travel experiences, including Pro-Am tournaments, in collaboration with selected partners such as hotels, golf courses and local service providers.

02 What's Included

The services included in the event are described in detail on the event page and vary depending on the participant category, namely: amateur golfer, professional player, non-golfing participant, or locally based participant (amateur or professional).

Unless otherwise expressly stated on the event page, the following are not included:

• flights or international transport
• visas or entry permits
• travel insurance
• personal expenses
• optional activities
• caddie tips

2.1 Professional Players

Professional players participate under specific conditions agreed with Nomad Effect. Their participation is subject to prior approval and requires full engagement in the competition and official event activities. Any compensation, including bonuses and travel allowances, is specified on the event page and may vary depending on whether the participant is classified as a local or international professional. Such compensation remains conditional upon full participation in the event.

2.2 Non-Golfing Participants

Non-golfing participants benefit from the accommodation, hospitality, and social aspects of the event as described on the event page. They do not take part in the competition rounds unless expressly stated.

03 Registration & Participation

Registration is confirmed upon payment of the required deposit.

The event requires a minimum of eight (8) teams to operate. If this number is not reached, Nomad Effect reserves the right to cancel the event. In such case, all amounts paid by paying participants shall be refunded in full.

04 Payment

A deposit is required to secure participation.

The remaining balance must be paid no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the start of the event. Failure to complete payment within this timeframe may result in cancellation of the booking without guarantee of reimbursement.

05 Administrative Fees

Any cancellation, modification, or transfer request made by the participant may be subject to an administrative fee.

06 Price Adjustments

Nomad Effect reserves the right to adjust prices before departure in the event of exceptional circumstances, including:

• increases in transport costs
• taxes
• exchange-rate fluctuations

If a price increase exceeds ten percent (10%) of the total price, the participant may cancel the booking within five (5) days and receive a full refund.

07 Participant Responsibilities

Participants are responsible for providing accurate personal information and ensuring that all required travel documents are valid and compliant with the destination requirements.

Participants must comply with local laws, regulations, and the instructions provided by Nomad Effect and its partners throughout the event.

Any costs resulting from incorrect information, missing documentation, or failure to comply with requirements shall remain the sole responsibility of the participant.

08 Changes to the Program

Nomad Effect reserves the right to modify the program, itinerary, or certain services if required by weather conditions, safety considerations, supplier constraints, or any other circumstance beyond its control.

In such cases, Nomad Effect will make reasonable efforts to provide services of equivalent quality and standard.

09 Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by Nomad Effect

If the event is cancelled by Nomad Effect for reasons other than force majeure, all payments made by paying participants shall be refunded in full. No compensation shall be due to professional players.

Cancellation by the participant

In case of cancellation by the participant, the following conditions apply:

Bookings may be transferred to another participant up to thirty (30) days before departure, subject to approval by Nomad Effect and its partners.

10 Liability

Nomad Effect acts as the organizer of the event and as an intermediary with third-party service providers.

Nomad Effect shall not be held liable for any failure or improper performance of services resulting from the participant, third parties, or force majeure events.

Where liability applies, it shall be limited to twice the total price of the event, except in cases of gross negligence or personal injury.

11 Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain insurance covering cancellation, medical expenses, repatriation, and travel disruptions. In the absence of such insurance, all related risks and costs remain the responsibility of the participant.

12 Pro-Am Competition Rules

Participation in the Pro-Am tournament implies full acceptance of the present competition rules, which form an integral part of these Terms and Conditions.

12.1 Team Composition

Each team shall consist of three amateur players and one professional player.

12.2 Handicap

Handicaps shall be applied in accordance with the World Handicap System (WHS) and capped as follows:

• Women: maximum of twenty-eight (28)
• Men: maximum of twenty-four (24)

12.3 Handicap Adjustment

The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust the handicap of any amateur player during the competition if deemed necessary, in particular based on observed performance, in order to ensure fairness and preserve the integrity of the event.

12.4 Tees

The competition shall be played from the following tees:

• Professional players: blue tees
• Amateur men: white tees
• Amateur women: red tees

12.5 Stableford Scoring System

Points shall be awarded according to the Stableford system, as follows:

• Bogey: 1 point
• Par: 2 points
• Birdie: 3 points
• Eagle: 4 points

12.6 Team Net Classification

On each hole, the two best net scores within the team shall be counted, including both amateur and professional players. Net scores are calculated by applying handicap strokes in accordance with each player's handicap and the stroke index of the hole.

Teams shall be ranked based on the total number of points accumulated over the competition. The team achieving the highest total shall be declared the winner of the Net classification. Second and third ranked teams shall also be awarded.

12.7 Team Gross Classification

On each hole, the two best gross scores within the team shall be counted, including both amateur and professional players. Teams shall be ranked based on the total number of points accumulated over the competition. The team achieving the highest total shall be declared the winner of the Gross classification.

12.8 Tie-Break Procedure

In the event of a tie in either the Net or Gross team classifications, teams shall be separated by applying a countback method in the following order:

• the last 9 holes (holes 10–18)
• then the last 6 holes (holes 13–18)
• then the last 3 holes (holes 16–18)
• and finally the 18th hole

12.9 Professional Classification

The professional ranking shall be determined based on individual gross stroke play over the entire competition. In the event of a tie, players shall be separated using the same countback method as defined above.

12.10 Prizes

Prizes shall be awarded to the following categories:

• Team Gross: first place
• Team Net: first, second, and third places
• Professionals (individual): first, second, and third places

Additional on-course contests shall include nearest to the pin and longest drive at each course, reserved for amateur players.

13 Data Protection

Nomad Effect processes personal data in accordance with applicable Swiss and European data protection regulations. Further information is available in our Privacy Policy on our website.

14 Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by Swiss law. Any dispute shall fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.