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March 2020 Edition

BOURN GOLF CLUB COMPETITIONS HANDBOOK MARCH 2020

Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook

March 2020 Edition 1

UPDATE HISTORY

Date Updated by Changes

Feb 2018 Men’s Competition Secretary

General Update Inclusion of ladies and Senior section updates Inclusion of Junior competitions Reformatting of document

Mar 2018 Men’s Competition Secretary

Inclusion of Review Comments Change to Mixed Greensomes format Updated Handicapping section

May 2018 Men’s Competition Secretary

Updated Handicap sections Included 2’s pot prize description

September 2018 Men’s Competition Secretary

Correction to CEN prizes Winter non-qualifiers Minor corrections.

October 2018 Men’s Competition Secretary

Minor corrections

January 2019 Men’s Competition Secretary

Supplementary score cards to be registered via the PSI. Subsequently updated to fix numbering issue, not content changed.

April 2019 Men’s Competition Secretary

Update to reflect General Committees decision of Jan 2018 that that all competitions should be one person one prize.

September 2019 Men’s Competition Secretary

Updated front cover to reflect new ownership Removed 3 tee shot role from Mixed Greensome competitions.

October 2019 Men’s Competition Secretary

Updated diserplinary process; References to rules updated; Mixed Individual competition allowances updated to reflect new red tees SSS; Late cancellation or failure to arrive procedure updated; Add Super League Competition.

November 2019 Men’s Competition Secretary

Minor corrects following review by the General Committee.

March 2020 Men’s Competition Secretary

Mixed Greensomes competitions use Red stroke index. Removal of non qualifing for Dec, Jan and Feb competitions. Winter rules updated. Seniors Mixed Greensomes renamed and updated.



CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 6 2 GENERAL RULES .............................................................................................. 6

2.1 Tee Closures ................................................................................................. 6 2.2 Bourn Golf Club Qualifying Competition Rule ................................................ 6 2.3 Categories of Membership ............................................................................ 7

2.4 Use of Buggies .............................................................................................. 7 2.5 Winter Trolley Use ......................................................................................... 7 2.6 Winter Rules .................................................................................................. 7 2.7 Entering Competitions ................................................................................... 8 2.8 Submission of Competition Score Cards ....................................................... 8

2.9 Arranging Knockout and League Matches ..................................................... 8

2.10 Contactability .............................................................................................. 9 2.11 Recording of League Results ..................................................................... 9

2.12 Disputes and Decisions .............................................................................. 9 2.13 Withdrawal from Competitions/Matches ..................................................... 9

2.13.1 Cancellation Procedure ......................................................................10

2.13.2 Late Cancellation or Failure to Arrive..................................................10 2.14 Texas Scramble Procedure .......................................................................11 2.15 Markers of Competition Scorecards ..........................................................11

2.16 Competition Prizes ....................................................................................11 2.16.1 Competitions with a Two’s Pot element. .............................................11

2.17 Tie Resolutions .........................................................................................12 2.18 Delay / Postponement of Competitions due to adverse weather ...............12 2.19 Distance Measuring Equipment ................................................................13

2.20 Juniors entering Main Competitions ..........................................................13

3 HANDICAPPING ................................................................................................15 3.1 Handicap Categories ....................................................................................15 3.2 Handicaps ....................................................................................................15

3.3 Handicaps and Competition Entry ................................................................16

3.3.1 Competition Entry and Status ................................................................16 3.3.2 Obtaining/Recovering Competition Status .............................................16

3.4 Alteration of Handicaps ................................................................................16 3.5 Annual Review and General Play Adjustment ..............................................17 3.6 Supplementary Score Cards ........................................................................17

3.6.1 Category 2 to 6 Handicaps ....................................................................17 3.6.2 Category 1 Handicaps ...........................................................................18

3.7 Handicap Allowances in Competitions ..........................................................18

3.7.1 Match Play .............................................................................................18 3.7.2 Stroke Play, Par, & Stableford ...............................................................18

3.8 Mixed Individual Golf ....................................................................................18 3.9 Greensomes Competitions ...........................................................................20

3.10 Entry of Incorrect Handicap on Card .........................................................20 3.11 Appeals Procedure ....................................................................................20

4 MEN'S SECTION COMPETITIONS ...................................................................21 4.1 BARHAM TROPHY (MEN’S SUMMER PAIRS) – QCR ...............................21 4.2 CAMBRIDGE EVENING NEWS – QCR .......................................................21



4.3 CHARLOTTE CUP (MEN’’S SUMMER SINGLES) - QCR ...........................22

4.4 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - Hcp QCR .............................................................22 4.5 COLLAR & TIE ORDER OF MERIT .............................................................23 4.6 COMMEMORATIVE CUP - Hcp QCR .........................................................23 4.7 MID WEEK MEDAL - Hcp ............................................................................23 4.8 MID WEEK STABLEFORD, HCP .................................................................24

4.9 MONTHLY MEDAL - Hcp .............................................................................24 4.10 MONTHLY STABLEFORD - Hcp ..............................................................25 4.11 NATIONAL PGA PRO AM QUALIFIER - Hcp QCR ..................................26 4.12 PARRISH PLATE - QCR ...........................................................................26 4.13 PARRISH TROPHY (WINTER PAIRS MATCHPLAY) – QCR ..................26

4.14 SCRATCH MATCH PLAY .........................................................................27 4.15 SHOOTOUT ..............................................................................................27

4.16 TWO DAVES TROPHY AND DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES QUALIFIER - QCR 28

5 LADIES SECTION COMPETITIONS..................................................................29 5.1 BRIDGE TROPHY - Hcp QCR .....................................................................29 5.2 COMMITTEE SHIELD - Hcp QCR................................................................30

5.3 ECLECTICS - SUMMER & WINTER – QCR ................................................30 5.4 FLAG TROPHY - QCR .................................................................................31

5.5 GLENEAGLES PLATE .................................................................................31 5.6 GRANNIES CUP - Hcp QCR ........................................................................31

5.7 GREENSOMES SUMMER KNOCKOUT – QCR ..........................................32 5.8 GRIMES GOBLET - QCR .............................................................................32 5.9 HANDICAP CUP - HCP QCR .......................................................................33

5.10 LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP - Hcp QCR ......................................................33

5.11 LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY .............................................................................34 5.11.1 Past Lady Captain Trophy ..................................................................34

5.12 LINDSEY CUP - Hcp QCR ........................................................................34

5.13 MAE CUP ..................................................................................................35 5.14 MATTHEWMAN TROPHY - Hcp QCR ......................................................35

5.15 MONTHLY MEDAL - Hcp ..........................................................................35 5.15.1 MEDALS – 9 HOLEs ..........................................................................36

5.16 PENNANT PLATE – QCR .........................................................................36 5.17 PREVETT CHALLENGE TROPHY QCR ..................................................37

5.18 SCRATCH SHOOTOUT ............................................................................37 5.19 SENIOR LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP - Hcp QCR ........................................38

5.20 SMILES TROPHY - Hcp QCR ...................................................................38 5.21 STABLEFORDS - HCP .............................................................................38

5.21.1 STABLEFORDS – 9 HOLE .................................................................39 5.22 TANNER SINGLES KNOCKOUT TROPHY - QCR ...................................40 5.23 TONIC TROPHY - QCR ............................................................................40

5.24 TOPHAM High-Low TROPHY - QCR ........................................................41 5.25 WINTER LEAGUE QCR ............................................................................41

5.26 WINTER SCRATCH LADDER ..................................................................41 5.27 55 TROPHY ..............................................................................................42 5.28 ROSE BOWL ............................................................................................42 5.29 3 CLUBS & A PUTTER .............................................................................42 5.30 National or Regional Qualifying Competitions ...........................................43



6 MIXED COMPETITIONS ....................................................................................44

6.1 ANGLIAN WATER – QCR ............................................................................44 6.2 CLEMMOW CUP - QCR ...............................................................................44 6.3 BANK HOLIDAY MIXED - QCR....................................................................45 6.4 MATRIMONIAL TROPHY QCR ....................................................................45 6.5 WADEMEAD CUP - QCR .............................................................................45

6.6 WRIGHTS SALVER - QCR ..........................................................................46 6.7 BLAKEMORE TROPHY – CAPTAIN PRO CHALLENGE ............................46 6.8 CAPTAIN'S DAY – Hcp ................................................................................47 6.9 DIRECTORS CUP - Hcp QCR ....................................................................47 6.10 ENTERPRISE SHIELD .............................................................................48

6.11 HANGOVER CUP - Hcp QCR ...................................................................48 6.12 JULES JUG – QCR ...................................................................................48

6.13 MASTERS - Hcp QCR ..............................................................................49

6.14 MICHAELMAS TROPHY - Hcp QCR ........................................................49 6.15 MIDSUMMER MADNESS - QCR ..............................................................50 6.16 OPENING DAY .........................................................................................50 6.17 PAST CAPTAINS TROPHY & RUSSELL TROPHY - Hcp QCR ...............50

6.18 SECRETARY'S CUP - Hcp QCR ..............................................................51 6.19 STUBBS QUAICHE - QCR .......................................................................51

6.20 SUPER LEAGUE ......................................................................................52 6.21 TURKEY TROT - QCR ..............................................................................52

7 JUNIOR’S SECTION COMPETITIONS ..............................................................54 7.1 MONTHLY MEDAL - Hcp .............................................................................54 7.2 MONTHLY STABLEFORD – Hcp .................................................................54

7.3 CAPTAIN’S DAY – Hcp ................................................................................55

7.4 Captain’s Charity Day ...................................................................................55 7.5 Order of Merit ...............................................................................................55 7.6 Matchplay .....................................................................................................56

8 SENIORS SECTION COMPETITIONS ......................................................... - 57 - 8.1 MEMBERSHIP ........................................................................................ - 57 -

8.1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... - 57 - 8.1.2 Organisation...................................................................................... - 57 - 8.1.3 General Playing Arrangements ......................................................... - 57 - 8.1.4 Course Etiquette and Dress .............................................................. - 58 - 8.1.5 Competitions ..................................................................................... - 58 - 8.1.6 Inter Club Matches ............................................................................ - 59 - 8.1.7 Disciplinary Procedure ...................................................................... - 59 -

8.2 SENIOR’S SECTION COMPETITIONS .................................................. - 60 - 8.2.1 ALAN WHITE TROPHY .................................................................... - 60 - 8.2.2 MONTHLY MEDAL ........................................................................... - 60 - 8.2.3 MONTHLY STABLEFORD................................................................ - 61 - 8.2.4 MIXED BREAKFAST TEXAS SCRAMBLE ....................................... - 62 - 8.2.5 ST. GEORGE’S TROPHY ................................................................ - 62 - 8.2.6 BRUCE SYMES TROPHY (Summer Singles Knockout) .................. - 63 - 8.2.7 SENIORS’ MASTERS CUP .............................................................. - 63 - 8.2.8 FIVE CLUBS TROPHY ..................................................................... - 64 - 8.2.9 RYDER CUP ..................................................................................... - 64 - 8.2.10 SENIOR CAPTAIN’S DAY ............................................................. - 65 -



8.2.11 SENIORS’ SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS ...................................... - 66 - 8.2.12 MILLENNIUM CUP ........................................................................ - 67 - 8.2.13 JUBILEE TROPHY ........................................................................ - 67 - 8.2.14 PAIRS GREENSOMES ................................................................. - 68 - 8.2.15 PIG TROPHY ................................................................................ - 68 - 8.2.16 SENIORS FOURSOMES .............................................................. - 68 - 8.2.17 GREENKEEPER’S REVENGE ...................................................... - 69 - 8.2.18 WINTER PAIRS ............................................................................. - 69 - 8.2.19 WINTER SINGLES ........................................................................ - 70 - 8.2.20 HOT TODDY ................................................................................. - 70 - 8.2.21 SENIOR CAPTAIN AND VICE-CAPTAIN CHALLENGE TROPHY - 71 - 8.2.22 VETERAN’S TROPHY (The Ron Hawkins Trophy) ....................... - 71 - 8.2.23 ECLECTIC COMPETITIONS ......................................................... - 71 -



1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this handbook is to set out the conditions and format of the Men's, Mixed, Ladies, Junior and Senior’s club competitions. The dates of competitions are shown in the annual club diary. Responsibility for club competitions rests with the General Committee and with the relevant Section Committee. In a few cases, as shown in the competition listings in Sections 3, 4, or 5, club members may take responsibility for organising particular competitions.

2 GENERAL RULES The Rules laid out below apply in principle to all of the Committees however each section of the membership may have slightly different methods of implementation or personnel responsible for administering the Rules. For specific details of the system used by your section please contact the relevant Competition Secretary Nothing in this handbook overrides the general rules of golf published in the R & A 'RULES OF GOLF' booklet.

2.1 TEE CLOSURES Where tee closures for competitions are shown in the diary those tees being used will be closed from 15 minutes prior to the first competition tee time, and will remain closed until the last competitors have teed off. Players not involved in the competition are not permitted to use the tees during the closure period. Tee closure times, including those for visiting societies and other non-club competitions, are shown in the monthly diary on the Club website and on a weekly basis on the notice board/computer screen beside the entrance to the Pro-shop.

2.2 BOURN GOLF CLUB QUALIFYING COMPETITION RULE As a condition of entry to the majority of club competitions (excluding Medals or monthly Stableford competitions), members are required to have a CONGU® Competition Handicap. (See section 3.3). If a member newly transferred from another club has produced a current valid Handicap Certificate or a current valid CDH Number then subject to the approval of the relevant Handicap Secretary the member will be deemed to have satisfied the Bourn GC Qualifying Competition rule Competition Details in Sections 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 show which competitions are subject to the Bourn GC Qualifying Competition Rule (QCR) It is each member's responsibility to ensure that they have a Competition handicap, if required, prior to entering club competitions that are subject to the Qualifying Competition Rule. Failure to do so will result in the player being excluded from the competition results and any prizes. Provided the requirement is met on the start date of a competition it remains valid for the duration of that competition (but only for play in that competition).



2.3 CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP

Full member: May play at any time (subject to tee closures). Corporate member: Same as Full member. Country member: Same as Full member. Associate member: Same as Full member on payment of a Member's guest

fee. (Membership now closed) Five-day member: May play Monday to Friday throughout the year including

Bank Holidays and from 3pm on Sundays. Seniors member: (Membership only available to those age 65 or over) May

play Monday to Friday throughout the year including Bank Holidays, and at weekends after 1pm in summer (1st Apr to 30th Sept) and 12 noon in winter.

Junior member: Same as Senior member. (Members with CONGU handicaps receive additional privileges as per para 1.19 for entry to main competitions)

Student member: Same as Seniors member. Social member: No golf. NOTE Members are not permitted to pay a green fee in order to play in club

competitions outside of their normal playing time entitlement shown above.

2.4 USE OF BUGGIES Buggies may only be used during competitions for medical reasons. Approval for use must be sought from the General or Ladies Committee as appropriate. A player using a Buggy in a competition must not share that buggy with another player, carry another player's clubs, or permit another player to use the buggy in any way, unless that other player also has approval to use a buggy.

2.5 WINTER TROLLEY USE During the winter months all trolleys (electric and pull) must be fitted with either treaded tyres approved by the Pro Shop, or 'Hedgehog' wheel covers. The dates for this requirement will be published each year. In extreme conditions a trolley ban may be imposed. There are no exemptions in these circumstances.

2.6 WINTER RULES When the Winter Rules notice is displayed the following rules will apply:

(i) PREFERRED LIES When a ball lies in a part of the General Area cut to fairway height or less the player may take free relief by Lifting and Placing the ball within 6 inches from where the ball lies and must not be nearer the hole that the reference point. Note: THE BALL MUST BE MARKED BEFORE LIFTING AND PLACING.



(ii) TEMPORARY ROPES AND STAKES PROTECTING THE COURSE.

All temporary posts or stakes including the ropes which have been sited to protect areas of the course MUST BE TREATED AS IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS. If Interference occurs to the lie of your ball, stance or swing RELIEF MUST BE TAKEN under Rule 16-1.

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF THESE RULES: GENERAL PENALTY Strokeplay – 2 Strokes, Matchplay – Loss of Hole

2.7 ENTERING COMPETITIONS The Competitions Secretaries will place entry sheets (or notice of forthcoming competitions for those competitions where entry is through the Pro-shop - see Section 3) on the notice board in the main corridor for Mixed competitions and Senior’s competitions, or on the relevant notice board for Men's and Ladies competitions. Entry may also be allowed via the PSI and/or HowDidIDo. The closing date for entry will be shown. Draw sheets (which must not be altered) will be placed on the notice boards and a copy given to the Pro-shop; any players wishing to enter after the draw has been posted must apply to the Pro-shop for mens or mixed competitions, to the Ladies Competition Secretary in the case of Ladies Section competitions and to the Seniors Competition Secretary in the case of Seniors competitions. Additional entry to major competitions is not allowed after the draw has been posted. Draw sheets will also be posted on How-did-I-do. Entry to any competition is subject to a player holding a membership status that covers the relevant period of play, and to them having paid their Affiliation Fees See Section 1.12 for cancellation of entry.

2.8 SUBMISSION OF COMPETITION SCORE CARDS Competition scores should be submitted via the Player Score Input (PSI) system located in the bar. Failure to do so will NOT disqualify the player, but the club reserves the right to preclude the player from a future competition for persistent offences. The score card must be submitted immediately after the competition and must be signed by both the player and the marker. The score card must be placed in the appropriate competition box promptly after completion of the round and entry on PSI in order that the Handicap Committee can check it. Failure to do so will disqualify the player. No alteration to a score card may be made after the card has been placed in the appropriate competition box.

2.9 ARRANGING KNOCKOUT AND LEAGUE MATCHES The first named player(s) should make contact with their opponents within two weeks of the fixture being confirmed. If after two weeks no contact has been made the



second named player(s) must contact the opposition with dates for the tie to be played; three dates must be offered and, with the exception of Seniors or 5 day member competitions, must include a minimum of two weekend dates. Players are responsible for completing all rounds by the set dates. The Competition Secretary will only consider extensions to the dates in the most extenuating circumstances e.g. injury or serious illness (note - holidays are not considered to be justifiable grounds for an extension). In the event that any players have not completed their rounds by the due date, they will be contacted by the relevant Competition Secretary and may be required to settle the outstanding match by the toss of a coin, or both sides may be disqualified. Any problems should be referred to the relevant Competitions Secretary.

2.10 CONTACTABILITY Before entering a knockout or league competition, members must ensure they will be available to play in ALL rounds, and that their membership category covers the playing periods (see Para 1.3 above). They must be contactable by telephone. If a player is not contactable they will be withdrawn and their opponent(s) will proceed into the next round.

2.11 RECORDING OF LEAGUE RESULTS In the event that a team are forced to withdraw from a league format, prior to completing all of their matches, all scores involving the pair in question will be deleted from the league so that no other competing pair will record points for the match against the withdrawing pair. In a league format where scores depend upon winning margins, conceding a match at an early stage can significantly affect the overall league result. This practice is to be avoided and all rounds must be played to completion. In the event that the league points result in a tie between any two teams, the winner will be the winner of the relevant head to head match between the teams concerned.

2.12 DISPUTES AND DECISIONS Any disputes and decisions will be dealt with in accordance with Rule 20. Decisions arising from a competition are made by an organising committee normally comprising the Captain, the Competitions Secretary, the Handicap Secretary and duty Club Professional. Such decisions cover abandonment and Rules adjudication. In the case of trophy matchplay events an independent referee must be appointed for all finals. It is the responsibility of the finalists to notify the relevant Competition Secretary of the proposed date that the final is to be played. The Secretary will then arrange for a past or present member of the General, Ladies or Seniors Committees to referee the match. In all cases the decision of the referee will be final.

2.13 WITHDRAWAL FROM COMPETITIONS/MATCHES



2.13.1 CANCELLATION PROCEDURE Players wishing to cancel their entry to competitions MUST follow one of the following procedures at least 24hours prior to the start time (1st tee time) of the competition:

• For mixed or mens competitions ring the Members Secretary on 01954 718057 Option 7. Calls will either be answered by the Secretary or will be recorded and timed/dated by the answerphone system.

• For mixed or men’s matches contact either the Manager of the Day or the Team Captain.

• For Ladies competitions contact the Ladies Competition Secretary on the number given in the Club Diary

• For Seniors competitions contact the Seniors Competition Secretary Note: Calls to the Pro-shop will not be accepted for cancellation 2.13.2 LATE CANCELLATION OR FAILURE TO ARRIVE In the case of a member failing to appear on the tee at the due time for a Club competition or match for which they have been drawn or picked, according to the procedure used by the relevant section, or for failing to cancel from such event at least 24 hours in advance; the member will in the first instance of non-appearance/failure to notify, receive a warning letter informing them that any further transgression will result in a suspension for 28 days from all Club competitions1 and matches. The Member will be advised in writing by the Members Secretary of any warning or suspension, the date from which suspension will take place and that they have the right to appeal. If when investigated by the Section under their procedures, there are extenuating circumstances the Captain of the relevant Section has the discretion to reduce or rescind the suspension, the Members Secretary will be informed of all investigations and results. The member adjudged to be in breach will have 7 days to enter an appeal against the penalty. A member absent on holiday or business at the time the letter is delivered may seek an extension to this time frame by contacting the Section Captain, who will decide whether to grant an extension. Appeals will be heard by Committee members who have not been directly involved in the original decision.

1 The suspension will not apply to any competition in which the member has already played a match, or any competition which they have entered and the draw has taken place.



2.14 TEXAS SCRAMBLE PROCEDURE Once the team has decided on the ball position to be used, a marker must be placed close to that ball and the person whose ball it is must play it as it lies - if in force the Winter Rules procedure may be followed. The other players must drop their ball within one club length not nearer the hole and then play it as it lies - if in force the Winter Rules procedure may be followed after the ball has been dropped. When on the green the ball should be marked one putter head away from where it lies, not nearer the hole; each team member should then place their ball one putter head away from the marker not nearer the hole.

2.15 MARKERS OF COMPETITION SCORECARDS The marker of any competition card must, whenever possible, be a fellow competitor. In exceptional circumstances whereby another competitor is not available, a marker will be appointed by the Competition Committee, or the Club Professional. Players are not permitted to select their own markers.

2.16 COMPETITION PRIZES The competition details in Sections 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 details the prize winners for each competition. All competitions will operate a one person one prize policy. Where a trophy is awarded it is immediately returned to the club for safekeeping. Memento trophies (if applicable) are presented to the recipients, usually at the prize giving following the Club or Ladies AGM. Prize money is usually issued by means of a credit on the player’s clubcard and occasionally in the form of vouchers or cash. Payment values depend on entry numbers for each competition, but with a minimum of £10 and £5 respectively paid to 1st and 2nd places. A 3rd place payment will be made if the entry numbers are high enough. 2.16.1 COMPETITIONS WITH A TWO’S POT ELEMENT. Some competitions (such as Medals & Stablefords) have a Two’s Pot element included in the entry fee. This is deemed integral to the competition and hence cannot be opted out of. The pot will consist of full amount of this portion of the entry fee and will be paid out as follows

• The Pot will be shared between any competitors who have a 2 during their round.

• Should a player get multiple twos within the round each two will take an equal share of the pot.

• Any Player(s) getting a hole-in-one will win the pot outright. (Not applicable to Seniors competitions)

• Any player who returns a card classified as N/R will still be eligible for their share of the Twos Pot



• Any player who returns a card classified as D/Q will not be eligible for their share of the Twos Pot

• Should the pot not be paid out it will roll over to the next competition with a two’s pot open to the same membership (i.e. weekend competitions will roll over to the next weekend competition, mid-week competitions will roll over to the next mid-week competition and mixed competitions will roll over to the next mixed competition.

2.17 TIE RESOLUTIONS

i. In Match Play a play-off will start on the hole that the match began. Handicap strokes are allowed as in the prescribed round. If play is suspended for any reason it should be resumed from the position on the course reached at the time of the suspension.

ii. In Stroke Play competitions (with the exception of the Club Championship

Gross winner, see section 2.17 (iii). below) a count-back is applied using the last nine scores. Where a multiple tee start has occurred the last nine will be considered to be holes 10 -18. If the tie is not resolved using the last nine holes, then the winner is determined on the basis of the last six holes, the last three holes and finally the 18th hole. In the event that a last nine, last six, last three and 18th hole count-back does not resolve a tie then the same procedure will be applied to the first nine scores (holes 1 - 9).

iii. Club Championship Gross Winner: A four-hole play-off will take place over holes 10, 11, 12 and 9. If the tie is still not resolved there will be a hole-by-hole play-off over the same holes until a result is reached.

iv. Club Championship Nett Winner: The Stroke play procedure in para 1.16 (ii) will be applied using the 2nd round card. If the tie is still not resolved, then the same procedure will be applied to the 1st round card.

2.18 DELAY / POSTPONEMENT OF COMPETITIONS DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER

1. If the course is Closed for the day then the Competition will be cancelled. If possible a new date will be found for the competition.

2. In the event that the course is ‘’unfit for normal golf’’ at the scheduled start

time for a competition but the course is ‘’open’’ for play, the Competition

Committee will initially delay the start pending improvement.

If after a period of one hour, conditions have not improved and play is not

possible, the Competition Committee may cancel the competition for that day

and contact the Secretary to arrange a new date.

At the end of the one hour period, if there is specific evidence that conditions

are improving, and that play may be possible in the near future, the



Competition Committee may extend the delay for a further period of 15

minutes. If play is not possible at the end of such 15-minute extension, the

competition will be cancelled without further delay.

3. Players scheduled to tee off during off during the delay period i.e. 75 minutes

max, are required to remain at the course ready to play if conditions permit. In

the event that conditions improve and play becomes possible, players who

have left the course during the delay period will be regarded as failing to arrive

for their tee time and will be subject to the penalties stated in section

2.13.2above.

4. The Competition Committee may declare the competition as a ‘’non-qualifier’’

before the first group tee off.

5. Course Becomes or is Declared Unfit for Normal Golf After Competition Starts.

If the course becomes or is declared unfit for normal golf after the competition

starts the course will be declared unplayable. If 50% or more of the field have

completed their round in full then it is a full competition and the ‘’luck of the

draw’’.

If less than 50% have completed their round, then the competition is declared

abandoned and:

• No prizes will be awarded, entry fees will be refunded.

• Results will not count towards the Order of Merit or Eclectics.

• The competition will be reduction only for handicaps for those with completed rounds.

2.19 DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT In accordance with the decisions taken by the relevant County Associations, the use of Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is permitted under Local Rule in all Club competitions except where stated otherwise on the relevant entry sheet. The DME used must only provide information in relation to linear distances. Those providing information on wind speed, temperature or an allowance for elevation are NOT permitted. Those players using trolleys that provide additional information must have those facilities disabled or taped over. If during a “Stipulated Round”, a player fails to comply with these conditions, the player is in breach of Rule 4.3a for which the penalty for first breach from single act or related acts is loss of hole in match play or two penalty strokes in stroke play and for a second breach unrelated to the first breach is Disqualification.

2.20 JUNIORS ENTERING MAIN COMPETITIONS Participation in all Club competitions and matches requires a CONGU Competition handicap of 28 or less for boys and 36 or less for girls. Juniors with handicaps of 18



or less for boys and 24 or less for girls are entitled to play without restriction. Juniors with handicaps above 18 for boys and 24 for girls may play in the free format elements of medal and stablefords but will be invited to play in the draw section of competitions by the Committee subject to the recommendation of the Club Professional.



3 HANDICAPPING The Men's and Ladies Handicap Secretaries and their Committees operate under the terms of the Unified Handicapping System (UHS) as defined and administered by the Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU). Current Master Handicap lists are displayed in the main corridors and/or in the changing rooms and are available via PSI. These lists will be used to resolve any disputes. Up-to-date Handicap Certificates and copies of full handicap records or CDH numbers [lifetime id numbers assigned by the Central Database of Handicaps (CDH)] may be obtained from the Handicap Secretaries.

3.1 HANDICAP CATEGORIES Exact Handicaps are calculated to one decimal place. A player's Playing Handicap is the Exact Handicap rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 is rounded upwards). Handicaps are divided into the following categories: Category 1 Handicaps of 5 or less Category 2 Handicaps of 6 to 12 inclusive Category 3 Handicaps of 13 to 20 inclusive Category 4 Handicaps of 21 to 28 inclusive Category 5 Handicaps of 29 to 36 inclusive Category 6 Handicaps of 37 to 54 inclusive

3.2 HANDICAPS In order to enter club competitions members must hold a current Competition Handicap. For major competitions they must hold a Competition handicap as defined by CONGU®. Prior to playing in competitions a new member must either submit a current Competition Handicap Certificate or provide a valid CDH (Central Database of Handicaps) number from a previous club to the relevant Handicap Secretary for entry onto the Bourn GC system. A member joining the club without a valid handicap certificate or valid CDH number from a previous club will be required to submit three cards for completed rounds at Bourn to obtain a handicap. These cards must be marked by a Bourn GC member with a valid handicap. In accordance with CONGU rules any score of more than double par at any hole is reduced to a score of double par (i.e. 6 on a Par 3, 8 on a Par 4, and 10 on a Par 5). The allocated handicap is calculated by an algorithm using the card with the lowest differential for the tee used as per the following example with a Lowest Gross Differential (LGD) of 31:-

Initial Handicap =(31 + (31*0.13))/1.237 = (31 + 4.03)/1.237 = (35.03/1.237) = 28.31 truncated to 28

and recorded as an Exact Handicap of 28.0



Handicaps are shown on the Master Handicap Lists on the PSI or in the corridors. Note that printed lists may not be up to date as they are only reprinted once a month). Handicap Certificates are not normally printed for members. To play at many other clubs it is often sufficient to quote the player’s CDH number; it is the player’s responsibility to check the requirements of a competition or another club. The CDH can be seen on PSI, HowDidDo, or obtained from the Handicap Secretaries. Up-to-date printed certificates may be obtained from the Handicap Secretaries. Note: An Away member of Bourn should always check the current playing handicap either at the Home Club or on the Home Club’s section of HowDidIDo. Sometimes, but not always, the membership system and PSI do not show up-to-date playing handicaps. This arises from the way that the membership systems at Bourn and the Home Club interact with each other and the CDH.

3.3 HANDICAPS AND COMPETITION ENTRY 3.3.1 COMPETITION ENTRY AND STATUS Competition Handicap is indicated by a ‘c’ on the handicap list. Entry to the majority of club competitions requires players to have a Competition Handicap. Players joining from other clubs, players limited from playing due to long term illness/injury, and players awarded their first handicaps may be exempted from this rule subject to review by the Handicap Committee. 3.3.2 OBTAINING/RECOVERING COMPETITION STATUS To obtain a handicap a player must submit a required number of nine and/or 18-hole cards played over a Measured Course (rated course) at Bourn. Any permutation of 9- and 18-hole cards may be submitted but must total a minimum of 54 holes. If a player with a Competition Handicap fails to submit the minimum number of Qualifying Competition cards or Supplementary Cards during a Playing Year (the twelve-month period commencing 1st January), the Competition status is lost for the following Playing Year. In order to regain a Competition handicap status, a player must submit 3 qualifying scores which could be 18-hole competitions, 9-hole competitions, or Supplementary Scores. Scores from a previous year cannot be carried over and merely “topped up”.

3.4 ALTERATION OF HANDICAPS The UHS applies to qualifying Stroke play, Par/Bogey, and Stableford competitions. Scores in these competitions are entered by the player via the PSI or manually into computers that make automatic up and down Handicap adjustments.



When all cards for a competition have been processed the computer calculates a Competition Scratch Score (CSS). Nett scores for competitors are compared to this figure to arrive at a Nett Differential and adjustments to Exact Handicaps are made as follows:

Handicap Category

Exact Handicap

If Nett Differential is

Within Buffer Zone

Above Buffer Zone

Below Buffer Zone

No Change Add Subtract for each stroke below

1 Up to 5 0 to +1 0.1 0.1

2 6 to 12 0 to +2 0.1 0.2

3 13 to 20 0 to +3 0.1 0.3

4 21 to 28 0 to +4 0.1 0.4

5 29 to 36 0 to +5 0.1 0.5

6 37 to 54 0 to +6 0.1 0.6

3.5 ANNUAL REVIEW AND GENERAL PLAY ADJUSTMENT Each Handicap Committee is required to conduct an annual review of handicaps with the help of computer reports that are based on performance in qualifying competitions in the previous year. CONGU recommends the review to be carried out during the winter period after 1 October at a time convenient to the committee. Handicaps may be adjusted up or down. Performance in non-qualifying competitions, match play, four ball better ball and other forms of team event may also be taken into account. Performance in social golf is not normally considered. In exceptional circumstances the handicap committee may adjust the handicap of a player in the period between annual reviews if there is compelling evidence that the exact handicap does not reflect the player’s current playing ability.

3.6 SUPPLEMENTARY SCORE CARDS CONGU handicapping rules allow players to submit cards as qualifying cards other than those submitted in competitions. These cards are called 'Supplementary Score Cards', and their use is limited to the following specific conditions: 3.6.1 CATEGORY 2 TO 6 HANDICAPS (i) Any number of Supplementary Scores may be returned annually by players in

Categories 2 to 6. There is no limit to the number of Supplementary Scores returned in a week.

(ii) Play may be Stroke play or Stableford, over 18 holes or 9 holes on holes 1 to 9.

(iii) Play must be from the white or yellow tees for men, and the red tees for ladies.



(iv) Players must declare and record their intention to submit a Supplementary Score Card prior to commencing play. At Bourn a player must use the PSI terminal to sign in before play and enter the score after play. If the PSI terminal is out of action, a player must sign The Supplementary Score Record Book held in the Pro-Shop. In either case a valid score card must be returned.

(v) A Supplementary Score may be returned at any Affiliated Club of which the player is a Member by following the procedure in force at that club.

3.6.2 CATEGORY 1 HANDICAPS Category 1 players may only return Supplementary Scores during the period 1 September to 31 December and only to the extent necessary to ensure that the minimum requirement for Qualifying Scores under Clause 25 is met. Category 1 players may only return Supplementary Scores over 18 holes.

3.7 HANDICAP ALLOWANCES IN COMPETITIONS

3.7.1 MATCH PLAY Singles Full difference of handicaps Foursomes 1/2 difference of aggregate Four-ball 90% difference from lowest handicap player (betterball)

3.7.2 STROKE PLAY, PAR, & STABLEFORD Singles Full handicap Foursomes 1/2 aggregate handicap of partners Four-ball Each partner receives 90% of full handicap (betterball)

3.8 MIXED INDIVIDUAL GOLF The ladies’ competition course (red tees) has a Standard Scratch Score (SSS) of 73; the men’s competition course (white tees) has an SSS of 72; the men’s yellow tees has an SSS of 70. These are the scores that scratch players could be expected to achieve on a good day. If men and lady scratch players played in a mixed competition for the same prize and played equally well, the man would normally win because of the lower SSS. This inequality is catered for by a Competition Handicap Allowance (CHA) in individual competitions. These CHAs are used to calculate overall combined/mixed competition results and do not affect any changes to CONGU handicaps, which are calculated separately. The CHAs at Bourn are established thus:

Medal Play Each player playing the course with the higher Standard Scratch Score must be awarded a CHA equivalent to the Playing Handicap increased by the difference between the two Standard Scratch Scores.



Examples: (1) White tees (Men) - SSS=72 Red Tees (Ladies) - SSS=73 CHA = (73-72) = 1 e.g. Lady’s Exact Handicap = 35.5 and Playing Handicap = 36 Competition Handicap for Combined Competition = (36 + 1) = 37 (2) Yellow tees (Men) - SSS=70 Red Tees (Ladies) - SSS=73 CHA = (73-70) = 3 e.g. Lady’s Exact Handicap = 35.5 and Playing Handicap = 36 Competition Handicap for Combined Competition = (36 + 3) = 39 (3) White tees (Men) - SSS=72 Yellow Tees (Men) - SSS=70 CHA = (72-70) = 2 e.g. Man’s Exact Handicap = 15.5 and Playing Handicap = 16 Competition Handicap for Combined Competition for Men Playing off

the White Tees= (16 + 2) = 18

Stableford In Stableford it is the relationship of the scores that represent ’Playing to handicap’ that determines the CHA to be applied. Players playing from the set of tees with the higher target ‘Playing to handicap’ will play off their Playing Handicap. Players with the lower target ‘Playing to handicap’ will receive additional stroke(s) equal to the difference between the respective ’Playing to Handicap‘ scores.

At Bourn ’Playing to handicap’ requires For Men:

White Tees (SSS = 72, Par = 72) - 36 points Yellow Tees (SSS = 72, Par = 70) - 38 points

For Ladies: Red Tees (SSS = 73, Par = 73) - 36 points

Therefore in a White Tee-Red Tee mixed competition the CHA applied to the Ladies is 36-36 = 0. Yellow Tee-Red Tee mixed competition the CHA applied to the Ladies is 38-36 = 0.

The additional stroke(s) are applied consecutively from the lowest Stroke Index hole(s) where a player does not receive a stroke using normal CONGU Playing Handicap. I.e. a 12 handicap player receiving an extra allowance of one stroke would get this at the hole with Stroke Index 13; and for one receiving an allowance of 3 strokes these would get them at holes with Stroke Indices 13, 14, and 15.

Note Players:



• must, where necessary, enter their current CONGU handicap on their scorecards and the relevant CHA will be applied when the results are processed. .Labels pre-printed by the membership system will normally include both the current CONGU playing handicap and the playing handicap adjusted by the CHA in parentheses.

• are responsible for ensuring that the playing handicap is correct, e.g. corrected for a handicap reduction earned at an Away competition that has not yet reached Bourn GC..

• are responsible for entering the gross score for each hole. Any calculation by the player of nett scores or points should be made using the CONGU handicap. The inclusion of CHAs in the calculation of results will be made by the membership system (or the committee).

3.9 GREENSOMES COMPETITIONS In Greensomes competitions the handicap of each pair (mixed or same-sex) will be calculated by reference to the CONGU chart (Appendix F), which is displayed in the main corridor. The calculation is based on taking 60% of the lowest handicap and 40% of the higher handicap. E.g. Pair playing off 10 and 20 handicap is (10 x .6) + (20 x .4) = 6 + 8 = 14.

(i) Stroke Play Allowance: In Medal and Stableford competitions use the figure obtained from the chart. Decimal places are rounded to the nearest whole number.

(ii) Match Play Allowance: In Match Play the full difference between the chart

figures for each pair will be used. Decimal places of the difference are rounded to the nearest whole number.

3.10 ENTRY OF INCORRECT HANDICAP ON CARD It is the player's responsibility to know his/her correct CONGU playing handicap. This can be obtained from the lists in the corridors or via the PSI. The lists are only updated once a month whereas the PSI list is dynamic and up to date. A player entering an incorrect higher handicap on their card will be disqualified. An incorrect lower handicap will be corrected when the competition is processed.

3.11 APPEALS PROCEDURE If anyone is dissatisfied with a Handicap Committee decision on handicapping, the following an appeal may be made, thus:

(i) request the Handicap Committee to review its decision; and, if dissatisfied with the Handicap Committee’s response, (ii) proceed with an appeal to England Golf in accord with the procedure mandated by England Golf.

Full details of the formal procedure and requirements mandated by England Golf can be obtained from the appropriate Handicap Secretary.


4 MEN'S SECTION COMPETITIONS The Men’s Competition Secretary (contact details are in the front of the annual diary) is responsible for organising all section competitions on behalf of the Men’s Committee. Competitions marked Hcp are qualifying for ‘competition’ handicap purposes. Competitions marked QCR are subject to the Bourn Golf Club Qualifying Competition Rule as defined in section 2.2. Where competitions are listed as being open to all full members, entry is at all times limited to the playing rights given under the terms of their membership status. For eligibility of Junior members see section 2.20. For the dates of competitions see the annual club diary. Any variations to the following details will be shown on the entry sheets.

4.1 BARHAM TROPHY (MEN’S SUMMER PAIRS) – QCR Open to: All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2)

Format: 18 holes Better-ball Match Play knockout.

Tees Used: White

Handicap Restriction: 24. (Higher handicaps may enter restricted to 24)

Handicap Allowance: 90% difference based on lowest handicap player.

Entry Procedure: In Pro-shop by closing date: enter names in book

Entry Fee Payment by envelope in Pro-shop by closing date

Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy, plus Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd).

4.2 CAMBRIDGE EVENING NEWS – QCR Open to: All FULL MEN members up to 24 handicaps, QCR applies (see

section 2.2). All competitors must be available for later knockout stages of the competition

Format: 18 holes Foursomes Stroke Play.

Tees Used: White.

Handicap Restriction: 24. (Higher handicaps may not enter)

Handicap Allowance: ½ of aggregate handicaps of partners

Entry Procedure: Enter team names on list on the men's competitions noticeboard.

Entry Fee Payment on the day to the Pro-shop prior to playing.

Draw: Yes.


Prize: 1st/2nd/3rd qualify for the knockout stages of the competition organised by CAGU.

4.3 CHARLOTTE CUP (MEN’’S SUMMER SINGLES) - QCR Open to: All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2).

Format: 18 holes Match Play knockout.

Tees Used: White.


Handicap Allowance: Full difference of handicaps.

Entry Procedure: In Pro-shop by closing date: enter names in book.

Entry Fee Payment by envelope in Pro-shop by closing date

Draw: Yes.

Prize: Trophy.

Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd).

4.4 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - HCP QCR Open to: All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2).

Format: Two 18-hole Medal rounds over one week-end Club Champion: Best aggregate Gross score.

Nett champion: Best aggregate Nett score.

For tie resolutions see Section 2.17 . (iii) & (iv). Tees Used: White.


Handicap Allowance: Full difference of handicaps.

Entry Procedure: Enter via:

• Entry list on Men’s Competitions board

• PSI Terminal in clubhouse

• Howdidido website/app Entry Fee Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing

Draw: Yes.

Prize: Champion Trophy. Nett Champion Trophy.

Club-card credit for 1st/ 2nd (and possibly 3rd) Gross and Nett

scorers

All income after the deduction of the cost of the replica trophies


goes towards the prizes; the prize money is divided 2/3 to gross

and 1/3 to nett.

4.5 COLLAR & TIE ORDER OF MERIT This competition is run by Mae Kember. Open to: All FULL MEN members,

Format: Points awarded for top 10 finishes in men’s qualifying competitions.

Tees Used: Not applicable

Handicap Restriction: No

Handicap Allowance: Not applicable

Entry Procedure: By entry in qualifying competitions

Entry Fee No

Draw: Not applicable

Prize: Trophy awarded to highest total over the season.

4.6 COMMEMORATIVE CUP - HCP QCR Open to: All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2).

Format: 18 Holes individual Stableford.

Tees Used: White.


Handicap Allowance: Full.




• Howdidido website/app Entry Fee Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing.

Draw: Yes.

Prize: Trophy.


4.7 MID WEEK MEDAL - HCP Open to: All FULL MEN members.

Format: 18 holes Medal Play Single handicap division.


Two’s pot

Tees Used: White.



Entry Procedure: On the day Register in Pro-shop prior to playing.

Entry Fee Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing.

Draw: No, Free format

Prize: Players without competition handicaps who are submitting cards

for handicap purposes will not be eligible for prizes


2s pot shared (See section 2.16.1).

4.8 MID WEEK STABLEFORD, HCP Open to: All FULL MEN members.

Format: 18 holes Stableford Single handicap division. 2s pot

Tees Used: White.




Entry Fee Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing.

Draw: No, Free format




Two’s pot shared (See section 2.16.1).

4.9 MONTHLY MEDAL - HCP Open to: All FULL MEN members.

Any MALE Junior or Senior member (see Section 2.3) may play in the free format after 1pm in Summer (1st Apr –30th Sept) and 12 noon in Winter.

Format: 18 holes Medal Play 2 Handicap Divisions:

• Division 1: up to 17;

• Division 2: 18 to 56.


Two’s pot 3 balls in draw, 4 balls may play in free-format

Tees Used: White.



Entry Procedure: Enter draw via:



• Howdidido website/app Free-format available after last drawn tee time. On the day sign -in in Pro shop

Entry Fee Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing

Draw: Yes Random, plus Free format



Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd) in each division, plus

lowest gross score.


4.10 MONTHLY STABLEFORD - HCP Open to: All FULL MEN members.

Any MALE Junior or Senior member (see section 2.3) may play in the free format after 1pm in Summer (1st Apr –30th Sept) and 12 noon in Winter.

Format: 18 holes Stableford Single handicap division. Two’s pot

Tees Used: White.




Entry Fee Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing

Draw: No



Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd)



4.11 NATIONAL PGA PRO AM QUALIFIER - HCP QCR Open to: All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2).

Format: 18 holes Medal Play Combined with Monthly Medal (March/April)

Tees Used: White.

Handicap Restriction: Yes, Maximum 24 (higher handicaps may not enter for the National PGA Pro-Am).

Handicap Allowance: Full up to entry limit of 24.

Entry Procedure: Optional entry when entering the Medal (through the draw or the free format),

Entry Fee Additional payment to Pro-shop prior to playing.

Draw: As per medal

Prize: Overall winner through to knockout stage of National PGA Pro Am.

competition.

4.12 PARRISH PLATE - QCR Open to: Losers of first match (Preliminary or First round) in the Parrish

Trophy (Winter Pairs Matchplay). Format: 18 holes Better Ball Match Play.

Tees Used: White.


Handicap Allowance: 90% difference on lowest handicap player.

Entry Procedure: Automatic entry for losers of first match (Preliminary or First round) in the Parrish Trophy (Winter Pairs Matchplay).

Entry Fee No additional payment.

Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy.

Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd – (Total value = 1/3 of Winter Pairs

Matchplay prize money.)

4.13 PARRISH TROPHY (WINTER PAIRS MATCHPLAY) – QCR Open to: All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2).

Format: 18 holes Better Ball Match Play Losers of first match (Preliminary or First round) qualify for the Parrish Plate.

Tees Used: White.



Handicap Allowance: 90% difference on lowest handicap player.

Entry Procedure: Enter team names in book in Pro-shop by closing date.

Entry Fee Make payment by envelope in Pro-shop by closing date.

Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy.

Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd – (Total value = 2/3 of Winter Pairs

Matchplay prize money, remaining 1/3 allocated to Parrish Plate.)

4.14 SCRATCH MATCH PLAY Open to: Invitation to the 16 lowest handicap men in the club

Format: 18 holes Match Play knockout. 36-hole final

Tees Used: White.


Handicap Allowance: Scratch

Entry Procedure: Invitation

Entry Fee No fee

Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy.

4.15 SHOOTOUT Open to: All FULL MEN members. Maximum of 22 players.

Format: 18 holes Stroke Play, highest scorer eliminated on each hole - ties resolved by shootout decided by the referee.

Tees Used: White.

Handicap Restriction: No. If entry is oversubscribed the 22 lowest handicap players will be selected.

Handicap Allowance: Scratch.

Entry Procedure: Enter name on the lists on Men’s competition board.

Entry Fee Payment on the day to the organiser prior to playing.

Draw: No. Play will start in reverse handicap order.

Prize: Trophy.

Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd/3rd.


4.16 TWO DAVES TROPHY AND DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES QUALIFIER - QCR

Open to: All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2).

Format: 18 holes Foursomes Stroke Play.

Tees Used: White.

Handicap Restriction: No.

Handicap Allowance: ½ of Combined Handicaps.




• Howdidido website/app Entry Fee Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing.

Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy.

Prizes provided by 2 Dave’s for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd)

Winners go through to Daily Mail Foursomes.


5 LADIES SECTION COMPETITIONS The Ladies Competition Secretary (contact details are in the front of the annual diary) is responsible for organising all section competitions on behalf of the Ladies Committee. Unless otherwise shown, competition dates are in the club diary. An annual fee, set by the committee, is payable in March/April to cover the medal, stableford and certain other competitions throughout the year. Where other competitions carry an entry fee this will be shown on the entry sheets. Prizes, other than as shown in the following details, are normally in the form of vouchers, or items chosen by the Lady Captain. Ladies are reminded that, for the majority of competitions, they are required to sign in on the PSI before play on the day of play (see listings below). All competitions are played from Red tees. In addition to the competitions listed below the ladies committee run informal competitions, and also enter the section into national competitions. Details in section 5.30.

Notes:

• Competitions marked Hcp are qualifying for handicap purposes.

• Competitions marked QCR are subject to the Bourn Golf Club Qualifying

Competition Rule as defined in section

• See section 2.20 for eligibility of junior members.

• Any variations to these details will be shown on the entry sheets.

5.1 BRIDGE TROPHY - HCP QCR Usually played in September

Open to: All members within the handicap band

Format: 18 Hole strokeplay

Tees Used: Red

Handicap Restriction: Players with handicaps in range 19 - 28

Handicap Allowance: Full

Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in changing room

Sign in and enter scores on the PSI

Entry Fee Pay entry fee £3 to Pro shop on day of play

Draw: Yes – drawn in three balls


Prize: Winner

5.2 COMMITTEE SHIELD - HCP QCR New competition from 2018, usually played in September Open to: All members within the handicap band

Format: 18 Hole Stableford

Tees Used: Red

Handicap Restriction: Players with handicaps in range 37 - 54


Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in changing room Usually played in September Sign in and enter scores on the PSI



Prize: Winner

5.3 ECLECTICS - SUMMER & WINTER – QCR Summer: 1st April to 30th September Winter: 1st October to 31st March

Open to: All Members

Division 1 - 0 – 19




Format: Medal and Stableford results are entered automatically. 10

additional cards can be submitted to better those scores.

1st additional card must be 18 holes; thereafter any number of

holes on any day.

Tees Used: Red



Entry Procedure: Play at any time; marker must be a member with a handicap.

Sign in on the PSI before play on day of play. Enter scores in the

PSI after play, and place card in the Ladies box

Note: If a previous score on a hole cannot be bettered the ball may


be picked up.

Entry Fee No

Draw: Not applicable.

Prize: Summer & Winter Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 & Division 4

winners

5.4 FLAG TROPHY - QCR Usually played in September Open to: All FULL members.

Format: Stroke Play, play continues until all shots are used up

Tees Used: Red


Handicap Allowance: Standard Scratch Score (SSS) plus full handicap

Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in changing room Sign in on the PSI

Entry Fee Pay entry fee £3 to Pro-shop on day of play

Draw: Yes - drawn in 3 balls

Prize: Winner & Runner-up

5.5 GLENEAGLES PLATE Celts vs RoW Ladies team match-play competition

Usually played in August Open to: All members

Format: 18 Holes 4BBB match-play

Tees Used: Red


Handicap Allowance:


Entry Fee Entry fee is covered from Ladies section annual administration fee

Draw: Yes

Prize: Plate presented to the winning team by sponsor Val Barratt

5.6 GRANNIES CUP - HCP QCR Usually played in September


Open to: All members who are known as Granny/Grandma/Nanny

Format: 18 holes Stableford.

Tees Used: Red



Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in changing room Sign in and enter scores on the PSI




5.7 GREENSOMES SUMMER KNOCKOUT – QCR New competition from 2018

Played between 1st April and 30th September

Open to: All FULL members

Format: 18 holes Pairs Greensomes Match Play Knockout

Tees Used: Red

Handicap Restriction: 36 Actual

Handicap Allowance: Greensomes Match Play allowance table


Entry Fee Pay entry fee £3 to Pro-shop by closing date

Draw: Yes. Rounds must be played by specified date

Prize: Winners & Runners-up

5.8 GRIMES GOBLET - QCR Usually played in October

Open to: All FULL members.

Format: 1st 9 Holes: Medal Play - subtract 1/2 Handicap (do not round - halves to count) 2nd 9 Holes: Stableford - applying usual shots for back 9 To obtain your final score: Subtract Stableford points from Nett medal score

Tees Used: Red








5.9 HANDICAP CUP - HCP QCR Usually played in May Open to: All members

Format: 18 Holes Pairs Medal competition: best aggregate nett score

Tees Used: Red



Entry Procedure: Enter pair’s names on list in changing room Sign in and enter scores on the PSI

Entry Fee Pay entry fee £3 per pair to Pro-shop on day of play

Draw: Yes - drawn in 3 balls. Partners do not play together


5.10 LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP - HCP QCR (Each round counts as a card for the Qualifying Competition Rule) Played over 2 consecutive days in September

Open to: FULL members only

Format: Two x 18-hole Medal rounds on consecutive days Ladies Champion: Best aggregate Gross score Nett Champion: Best aggregate Nett score Tie Resolutions: See section 2.17. (iii). & (iv)

Tees Used: Red





Draw: Yes, seeded

Prize: Champion and Nett Champion Trophies


Vouchers for Gross & Nett winners and runners-up

5.11 LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY Lady Captain's Day is usually held in August each year

Open to:

Format: At the discretion of the current Lady Captain

Tees Used: Red

Handicap Restriction:

Handicap Allowance:



Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy for overall winner plus other prizes at the discretion of the

Lady Captain

5.11.1 PAST LADY CAPTAIN TROPHY (funded by Mel Owers until 2019)

Awarded to the best placed past Lady Captain on Lady Captain’s Day. In the event that the

overall winner is a past Lady Captain, this trophy goes to the next best placed past Lady

Captain

5.12 LINDSEY CUP - HCP QCR Played in June

Open to: All Medal and Stableford winners between June of the

previous year and May of the current year Format: 18 holes Stroke Play

Tees Used: Red



Entry Procedure: Choose which day you wish to play from the sign-up sheet in changing room Sign in and enter scores on the PSI





5.13 MAE CUP Donated by Past Lady Captain Mae Kember, Points are awarded for the first 10 places in

all competitions in which members are eligible to play throughout the year.


5.14 MATTHEWMAN TROPHY - HCP QCR Usually played in September Open to: All members within the entry handicap band

Format: 18 Holes Stableford

Tees Used: Red

Handicap Restriction: 29 to 36





Prize: Winner

5.15 MONTHLY MEDAL - HCP Separate competitions played on a weekend and on a Tuesday

Open to: All members

Format: 18 Holes Medal Play Competition in December, January and February will be a non-qualifying.

Tees Used: Red



Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in changing room or via HowDidiDo Free format available after last drawn tee time Full members may play on both competition days Sign in and enter scores on the PSI


Draw: Yes - for those on entry list, up to 3 balls. Up to 3 balls in free format


Draws rotated through the year in Random order, Random within CONGU handicap divisions & Handicap order Div 1 0-18

Div 2 19-28

Div 3 29-36

Div 4 37-54



Wine Glass or club voucher for winner on each day

EWGA memento awarded to player with the best 4 Nett aggregate

score January to December and qualification to enter the regional

EWGA final

5.15.1 MEDALS – 9 HOLES Played once or more each month on a Tuesday and weekend, immediately after the 18-

hole medal competition


Format: 9 holes Medal Play Competition in December, January and February will be a non-qualifying.

Tees Used: Red



Entry Procedure: Enter name on bottom of 18-hole draw sheet Can only be played in 2 or 3 balls Sign in and enter scores on the PSI


Draw:

Prize: Prize for winner will be awarded when more than 3 entries

Players without competition handicaps who are submitting cards


5.16 PENNANT PLATE – QCR Usually played in October

Open to: FIVE DAY members only


Format: Stroke Play, play continues until all shots are used up

Tees Used: Red


Handicap Allowance: Standard Scratch Score (SSS) plus full handicap




Prize: Winner

5.17 PREVETT CHALLENGE TROPHY QCR Played between 1st April and 30th September

Open to: Members whose playing privileges are in any way limited by

the category of membership held Format: 18 holes Match Play knockout

Tees Used: Red


Handicap Allowance: Full handicap difference


Entry Fee Pay entry fee £3 to Pro-shop by specified closing date

Draw: Yes. Rounds must be played by specified date (see sections 2.8 & 2.9)


5.18 SCRATCH SHOOTOUT (organised by Elaine Randall) Usually played in September

Open to: All FULL members. Maximum of 11 players

Format: 9 Holes (Back 9) Stroke Play. Highest scorer eliminated on each hole - ties resolved by a shootout decided by the referee

Tees Used: Red

Handicap Restriction: No. If entry is over-subscribed the 11 lowest handicap players will be selected

Handicap Allowance: Played off Scratch


Entry Fee Pay entry fee £3 on the day of play


Draw: No. Play will start in reverse handicap order

Prize: Winner

5.19 SENIOR LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP - HCP QCR (Each round counts as a card for the Qualifying Competition Rule) Played over 2 consecutive Tuesdays in July Open to: Lady members aged 60 and over on the closing date for entry

Format: 2 x 18-hole Medal rounds on consecutive Tuesdays Senior Ladies Champion: Best aggregate Gross score Senior Ladies Nett Champion: Best aggregate Nett score Tie Resolutions: See section 2.17 (iii & iv)

Tees Used: Red





Draw: Yes, seeded

Prize: Senior Ladies Champion Trophy

Prizes for Gross & Nett winners

5.20 SMILES TROPHY - HCP QCR Usually played in September

Open to: All members within the entry handicap band

Format: 18 Holes Strokeplay

Tees Used: Red

Handicap Restriction: 0 to 18





Prize: Winner

5.21 STABLEFORDS - HCP Played once or more each month on a Tuesday and weekend



Format: 18 holes Stableford Competition in December, January and February will be a non-qualifying

Tees Used: Red



Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in changing room or via HowDidiDo Full members may play on both competition days Sign in and enter scores on the PSI


Draw: Yes - Drawn in 3 balls

Prize: Players without competition handicaps who are

submitting cards for handicap purposes will not be

eligible for prizes

If more than 14 players in each draw, there will be 3

divisions

Weekends –

• Div 1 0 - 20

• Div 2 21 - 36

• Div 3 37 – 54

Tuesday –

• Div 1 0 - 25

• Div 2 26 - 36

• Div 3 37 - 54

Glass tumbler or club voucher for the winner in each

division on each day

5.21.1 STABLEFORDS – 9 HOLE Played once or more each month on a Tuesday and weekend, immediately after the 18-

hole Stableford competition


Format: 9-hole Stableford Competition in December, January and February will be a non-qualifying


Tees Used: Red



Entry Procedure: Enter name on bottom of 18-hole draw sheet Can only be played in 2 or 3 balls Sign in and enter scores on the PSI


Draw:

Prize: Prize for winner will be awarded when more than 3 entries

Players without competition handicaps who are submitting cards

for handicap purposes will not be eligible for prizes.

5.22 TANNER SINGLES KNOCKOUT TROPHY - QCR Played between 1st April and 30th September

Open to: FULL members only

Format: 18 holes Match Play knockout

Tees Used: Red


Handicap Allowance: Full handicap difference


Entry Fee Pay fee £3 to Pro-shop by closing date

Draw: Yes. Rounds must be played by specified date (see (see sections 2.8 & 2.9)


5.23 TONIC TROPHY - QCR Usually played in June Open to: All members

Format: Bogey

• Nett birdie or better score +

• Nett par score 0

• Nett bogey or worse score - Tees Used: Red





Sign in on the PSI




5.24 TOPHAM HIGH-LOW TROPHY - QCR Played between 1st April and 30th September

Open to: All FULL members

Format: 18 holes Greensomes Match Play knockout.

Tees Used: Red


Handicap Allowance: Greensomes Match Play Allowance table


Entry Fee Pay fee £3 to Pro-shop by closing date

Draw: Yes. Partners matched from high and low handicap entrants Rounds must be played by specified date (see sections 2.8 & 2.9)


5.25 WINTER LEAGUE QCR Played between 1st October and 31st March


Format: Round-robin: 9 holes Match Play scoring 2 points for each hole won, and 1 point for a half Winners & runners-up of each league then play 9-hole Match Play knockout

Tees Used: Red


Handicap Allowance: Use 9-hole handicap conversion chart and Ladies 9-hole card Shots taken in order of lowest stroke index on the front 9 holes


Entry Fee Pay entry fee £3 to Pro-shop by closing date

Draw: Yes


5.26 WINTER SCRATCH LADDER Played between 1st October and 31st March


Open to: Full members only

Format: 9 holes Match Play played off scratch Played in one or two separate ladders of approx. 8-10 players After 31st March, the top player of one ladder will play the runner-up of the other The winners of each of these matches play a final Full Rules will be displayed on Notice Board

Tees Used: Red


Handicap Allowance: None, Scratch competition


Entry Fee Pay fee as decided annually by competition organiser

Draw: Yes, in one or two ladders depending on entrant numbers

Prize: Winner & Runner-up if numbers allow

5.27 55 TROPHY Age related ladies team match play competition

Played at week-end usually early October

Open to: All Ladies

Format: 18 Holes Betterball Matchplay

Tees Used: Red





Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy to winning team

5.28 ROSE BOWL Awarded to the most improved lady member between 1st November and 31st October who has played in qualifying card, club or ladies section competitions, in which members are eligible to play (does not include supplementary cards for handicap purposes)

5.29 3 CLUBS & A PUTTER Usually played in November



Format: 18 Holes Stableford. Maximum 3 clubs & a putter

Tees Used: Red




Entry Fee Pay entry fee £3 per pair to Pro-shop on day of play


Prize: Winners & Runner-up

5.30 NATIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS Arranged by Bourn Ladies Section, see notice board for details and sign up sheets. Currently we enter in the following each year:

• Australian Spoons

• Coronation Foursomes

• Daily Mail Foursomes

• Ping Four Ball Better Ball

• EWGA National Stableford Pairs


6 MIXED COMPETITIONS The Men’s Competition Secretary (contact details are in the front of the annual diary) is responsible for organising all mixed competitions on behalf of the General Committee. All cards should be entered into the Men’s Competition box after scores have been entered on PSI.

6.1 ANGLIAN WATER – QCR Open to: All FULL members, QCR applies (see section 2.2).

Format: 18 holes mixed Greensomes Match Play. Initial league phase points: 10 points for a win plus 1 point for each hole by which the match is won - i.e. a 4 & 3 win = 14 points.A tie gives each team 5 points. 8 pairs from the league results will go forward to the knockout stages.

Tees Used: Men: White. Ladies: Red. (Red tee card to be used).


Handicap Allowance: Greensomes Match Play Allowance (para 3.9(ii).)



Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy.


6.2 CLEMMOW CUP - QCR This Competition is organised by the Clemmow family Open to: All FULL members, QCR applies (see section 2.2).

Format: Mixed Greensomes Stroke Play Flag competition. Play continues until stroke allowance is used up. In the event of ties a play-off will be held.

Tees Used: Men: White. Ladies: Red.


Handicap Allowance: Pairs stroke allowance: 70 + ½ combined playing handicaps.

Entry Procedure: Enter mixed pairs names on list in main corridor.

Entry Fee Payment prior to playing on the day.

Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy.

Prizes for 1st/2nd/3rd.


6.3 BANK HOLIDAY MIXED - QCR Players without competition handicaps may take part but will not be eligible to win prizes. Open to: All Club members, QCR applies (see section 2.2)..

Format: 18 holes Mixed Greensomes Stableford



Handicap Allowance: Greensomes Stroke Play Allowance (para 3.9. (i).)

Entry Procedure: Enter mixed pairs names on list in main corridor..

Entry Fee Payment prior to playing on the day

Draw: Yes

Prize: Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd)

6.4 MATRIMONIAL TROPHY QCR Players without competition handicaps may take part but will not be eligible to win prizes. Open to: All FULL member married couples, QCR applies (see section 2.2)..

Format: 18 holes mixed Greensomes Stableford, followed by a meal


Handicap Restriction: No restriction to enter, but Men restricted to play off a maximum of 28. Ladies: 36.

Handicap Allowance: Greensomes Stroke Play Allowance (para 3.9. (i).)

Entry Procedure: Enter names (married couples) on list in main corridor.

Entry Fee Payment on the day to the Pro-shop prior to playing. (includes cost of meal).

Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy


6.5 WADEMEAD CUP - QCR Open to: All FULL members. Teams of 4; must be 3 men & 1 lady., QCR

applies (see section 2.2).. Format: 18 holes Stroke Play team Texas scramble. Minimum of 3

counting drives per team member. Tees Used: Men: White. Ladies: Red.

(White tee Stroke Indexes and Pars used). Handicap Restriction: No


Handicap Allowance: 10% of combined playing handicap (decimals to count) - maximum allowance 8. Mixed CONGU allowance applies (see section 3.8 ) before calculating percentage.

Entry Procedure: Enter team names on list in main corridor.


Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy

Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd) teams

6.6 WRIGHTS SALVER - QCR A Minimum of TEN teams required to proceed Open to: All FULL members. QCR applies (see section 2.2)..

Format: 18 holes mixed Greensomes Match Play knockout.



Handicap Allowance: Greensomes Match Play Allowance



Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy

Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd) teams

6.7 BLAKEMORE TROPHY – CAPTAIN PRO CHALLENGE Open to: All Club members. Challenging pair may be any men/lady

combination. Format: 18 holes Better Ball Match Play.

Tees Used: Men: White. Ladies: Red (Use White tee Pars & Indexes)


Handicap Allowance: 90% difference from lowest player. Mixed CONGU allowance applies (see section 3.8) To be applied before calculating 90%.

Entry Procedure: Enter names on the challenge sheet in the main corridor, or speak to the Captain or Pro.

Entry Fee

Draw: No

Prize: Challengers beating Capt/Pro by biggest margin win the Blakemore

Trophy.


In the event of a tie the teams will play-off against each other over

18 holes – in the case of a multiple team tie with a Stableford

competition.

6.8 CAPTAIN'S DAY – HCP Open to: All club members. See note below for prize restrictions

Format: 18 holes individual Stableford. If numbers permit a separate 9 hole competition, off red tees, for Juniors without CONGU handicaps will also run after the main draw.

Tees Used: Men: White. Ladies: Red. Seniors: Yellow (qualifies for Seniors prize only). Juniors: Those with CONGU handicaps white or red as per men/ladies. Overall winner is best Nett Stableford score from the white tees.



Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in main corridor.

Entry Fee Payment on the day prior to playing (includes meal).

Draw: Yes

Prize: Men: 1st/2nd/3rd. Ladies: 1st/2nd. Seniors. Juniors. Best Scratch.

Best Front & Back 9s (any tees). (Any player may only win one of

these main prizes). In addition, there may be Sponsored Holes,

Putting Competitions and Captain's Drive prizes.

The main prizes i.e. overall placing’s in each category are

restricted to those players with a competition handicap. All players.

irrespective of handicap, are eligible to win the remaining prizes

e.g. sponsored holes, putting, chipping etc.

6.9 DIRECTORS CUP - HCP QCR Open to: All FULL members

Format: 18 holes individual Stableford



Handicap Allowance: Full. Mixed CONGU allowance applies (see section 3.8)

Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in Main corridor

Entry Fee Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing.


Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy to overall winner.


6.10 ENTERPRISE SHIELD Open to: All FULL members up to 20 hcp for Men & 30 for Ladies.

Format: 18 holes individual Stableford - maximum 2 clubs + a putter.


Handicap Restriction: Men: max 28. Ladies: max 36. (Higher handicaps may enter restricted to these)

Handicap Allowance: Full up to entry limits. Mixed CONGU allowance (see section 3.8)

Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in the main corridor.

Entry Fee Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing

Draw: Yes



6.11 HANGOVER CUP - HCP QCR (Played on the 1st of January each year). Open to: All members who are entitled to play on the day of the

competition. Format: 18 Holes individual Stableford.

This is a non-qualifying competition. Tees Used: Men - White. Ladies - Red.



Entry Procedure: Register in Pro-shop prior to playing.

Entry Fee Payment on the day prior to playing

Draw: No

Prize: Trophy to overall winner. Clubcard credit to 1st/2nd (and possibly

3rd)

6.12 JULES JUG – QCR Open to: All FULL members

Format: 18 holes mixed Greensomes Stroke Play.




Handicap Allowance: Greensomes Stroke Play Allowance (para.3.9 (in).)

Entry Procedure: Enter mixed pairs names on list in main corridor.


Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy. Clubcard credit to 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd) place pairs

6.13 MASTERS - HCP QCR Open to: By invitation to previous major competition winners.

Format: 18 holes Stroke Play.




Entry Procedure: Invitation from Club Secretary.

Entry Fee No playing fees.

Draw: Yes

Prize: Winners trophy only. Trophy presented immediately after

competition; all players are expected to remain for the

presentation.

6.14 MICHAELMAS TROPHY - HCP QCR Open to: All FULL members.

Format: 18 holes individual Stableford.




Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in the main corridor.


Draw: Yes




6.15 MIDSUMMER MADNESS - QCR Open to: All FULL members. Teams of 4 - any men/lady combination.

Format: 18 holes Stroke Play team Texas Scramble - Shotgun start. Minimum of 3 counting drives per team member.



Handicap Allowance: 10% of combined team playing handicaps (decimals to count) - maximum allowance 8. Mixed CONGU allowance applies (see section 3.8) before calculating percentage.

Entry Procedure: Enter team names on list in main corridor. (Normally restricted to maximum of 27 teams).


Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy.

Clubcard credit to 1st/2nd/3rd teams.

6.16 OPENING DAY Open to: ALL club members

Format: 18 holes team Texas Scramble followed by lunch. Shotgun start. Minimum of 4 counting drives per team member.

Tees Used: Men: White. Ladies & Juniors: Red.


Handicap Allowance: 10% of combined playing handicaps (Decimals to count) Mixed CONGU allowance applies (see section 3.8) before calculating percentage.

Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in Pro-shop

Entry Fee Payment at time of entry - entry fee includes cost of lunch.

Draw: Teams of 4 drawn from handicap groups

Prize: Prizes at Presentation after the lunch for 1st/2nd/3rd).

6.17 PAST CAPTAINS TROPHY & RUSSELL TROPHY - HCP QCR (Organised by the Members' Secretary)

Open to: Invitation to all current Captains and Vice-Captains (to play in

Russell Trophy), and all past Club, Ladies and Seniors Captains. (to play in Past Captains competition). Players without a competition handicap may participate but are not eligible to win any prizes.

Format: 18 holes individual Stableford, followed by a meal.





Entry Procedure: Invitation.

Entry Fee No entry fee, cost of meal only

Draw: Yes

Prize: Past Captains Trophy to overall individual winner. Note only

players with a competition handicap are eligible to win prizes.

Russell Trophy to the current Captain & Vice-Captain pair with the

best combined score.

6.18 SECRETARY'S CUP - HCP QCR Open to: All FULL members

Format: 18 holes individual Stableford




Entry Procedure: Enter names on list in main corridor


Draw: Yes



6.19 STUBBS QUAICHE - QCR Open to: All FULL members. Teams of 2 - any men/lady combination.

Format: 18 holes Stroke Play pairs Texas Scramble. Minimum of 6 counting drives per player.



Handicap Allowance: 20% of combined handicaps (decimals to count). Mixed CONGU allowance applies (see section 3.8) before calculating percentage.

Entry Procedure: Enter team names on list in main corridor.

Entry Fee Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing


Draw: Yes

Prize: Trophy. Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd).

6.20 SUPER LEAGUE

Open to: All members. Teams of 6 to 12.

Format: Team based friendly competition, each team has a manager with a squad of up to 12 players. Each team will play a series of matches throughout May and June on Tuesday/Wednesday & Thursday evening. Each match will consist of three ball better ball games, with points award for each game. After completing all their matches, the team with the highest number of points will be crowned the Super League Champions. Each game will consist of 6 players from the team’s squad battling it out in three 4 ball matches, over holes 1-9 using the red/yellow tees. These will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays evenings in May and June. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines. Only one match will take place on each day All 9 holes count towards the result, each game scores as follows: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a half, 0 for a loss, plus 1 bonus point for losing by only 1 hole. Tie break, number of Wins, Halves, Bonus. The League score is the total of Team points scored in each match.

Tees Used: Men: Yellow. Ladies: Red.


Handicap Allowance: 90% of shot difference from lowest handicap. Mixed CONGU allowance applies (see section 3.8) before calculating percentage.

Entry Procedure: Th team appoint a team manager, the manager should then register their team, including a team name; by emailing the competition secretary.

Entry Fee No Entry Fee

Draw: Yes

Prize: Cup presented to winning team captain.

6.21 TURKEY TROT - QCR Open to: All FULL members.

Format: Individual Stableford. Special course layout.

Tees Used: All players use the specially marked teeing positions.



Handicap Allowance: 3/4 handicap. Mixed CONGU allowance applies (see section 3.8)

Entry Procedure: Enter name on list in main corridor


Draw: Yes.

Prize: Vouchers for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd). for men and ladies including

ties


7 JUNIOR’S SECTION COMPETITIONS The competitions in this section are for junior members. All competitions in this section are organised by the juniors committee.

7.1 MONTHLY MEDAL - HCP Open to: All Junior members.

Format: 18 holes Medal Play

Tees Used: Boys :

• handicaps below 28:White

• handicaps above 28:Red Girls : Red:



Entry Procedure: Signup sheet on Junior’s noticeboard On the day Register & Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing.

Entry Fee

Draw: Yes, on morning of competition

Prize: Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd) in each division

7.2 MONTHLY STABLEFORD – HCP Open to: All Junior members.

Format: 18 holes Stableford

Tees Used: Boys :

• handicaps below 28:White

• handicaps above 28:Red Girls : Red:



Entry Procedure: Signup sheet on Junior’s noticeboard On the day Register & Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing. On the day Register & Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing.

Entry Fee

Draw: Yes

Prize: Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd)


7.3 CAPTAIN’S DAY – HCP Full details of this competition are to be still to be defined. Open to:

Format:

Tees Used:


Handicap Allowance:

Entry Procedure:

Entry Fee

Draw:

Prize:

7.4 CAPTAIN’S CHARITY DAY Full details of this competition are to be still to be defined. Open to:

Format:

Tees Used:


Handicap Allowance:

Entry Procedure:

Entry Fee

Draw:

Prize:

7.5 ORDER OF MERIT Full details of this competition are to be still to be defined. Open to: All Junior members.

Format: Points base competition with points awarded in Junior Medal and Stableford competitions

Tees Used: As per qualifying competitions


Handicap Allowance: As per qualifying competitions

Entry Procedure: Automatic entry following participation in qualifying competitions


Entry Fee No

Draw: No

Prize:

7.6 MATCHPLAY Full details of this competition are to be still to be defined. Open to: All Junior members.

Format: 18-hole Matchplay knockout

Tees Used: Boys:

• handicaps below 28: White

• handicaps above 28: Red Girls: Red:


Handicap Allowance: Full Handicap difference

Entry Procedure: Signup sheet on Junior’s noticeboard

Entry Fee

Draw: Yes

Prize:


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8 SENIORS SECTION COMPETITIONS

8.1 MEMBERSHIP

8.1.1 INTRODUCTION Any paid up member of Bourn Golf Club (Full, Senior or 5 day; male or female) who is 55 or over is eligible to be a member of the Seniors’ Section. At present there are no Section fees payable. The object of the Section is to enjoy the game of golf in congenial company and a spirit of friendly competition. At the beginning of the year, all members are given details of the coming year’s fixtures and the telephone numbers of all the senior members. It is essential that any changes to telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses are notified to the Section Secretary as soon as possible. Information about the activities of the Section is posted on the notice board, and also in the form of an on-line diary, accessed at: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=seniors%40bourngolfandleisure.co.uk&ctz=Europe/London 8.1.2 ORGANISATION The Section is organised and run by a Committee consisting of:- Captain; Vice-Captain; Secretary; Treasurer; Match Secretary; Competition Secretary and Immediate Past Captain. Their year of office commences immediately after elections at the Section A.G.M, usually held in November. Should it become necessary to call an Extraordinary General Meeting, 14 days’ notice will be given and the Agenda for discussion will be published on the Section’s notice board. 8.1.3 GENERAL PLAYING ARRANGEMENTS 1The playing day allocated to the Seniors’ Section by the Club is Monday morning and the Committee organises a programme of regular and special competitions for that day unless there is a pre-arranged club fixture or a Bank Holiday. When there is no pre-drawn competition, the following draw arrangements will prevail:

a. The names of all members who have paid the prescribed entry fee are drawn for playing partners at 8.15 a.m. in the clubhouse.

b. Any member who arrives after the draw has started will be allotted a late tee time. c. The 1st tee time for a Monday morning is 8.30 a.m. d. Any competition played under conditions which CONGU rules deem to be non-

qualifying (e.g if the course length is reduced by a minimum of 100yds.) will be declared a non-qualifying competition for handicap purpose ahead of any cards being processed.

As well as organised competitions, there are informal “Roll–ups” on Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning at 8.00 a.m. Those who turn up draw balls from a hat for partners, and play an informal, social competition usually based on a Stableford format. This is one of the best ways to get to know other members.

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8.1.4 COURSE ETIQUETTE AND DRESS Slow Play - All members have a responsibility to ensure that the games are played as quickly as possible.

a. It is better to keep up with the game in front rather than keep ahead of the game behind.

b. In Stableford competitions, once you have used your allowance on a hole, you must pick up your ball in order to avoid wasting time.

c. Mark your cards when waiting to drive off at the next tee and not before leaving the hole you have just finished.

d. The R & A will introduce ‘Ready Golf ‘ principles from 2019 in a drive to speed up play, and it is recommended that members use them where and when it is appropriate. These principles are set out as an Appendix to this handbook.

Dress Code. Members are requested to adhere to the Club’s dress code. For all competitions where a lunch is included, unless otherwise stated, members are expected to conform to a “Smart Casual’ dress 8.1.5 COMPETITIONS Apart from the regular monthly Medal and Stableford competitions the Committee also arranges other competitions. Details of the current competitions are given in section 8.2 below

1. The entry fee for each competition is determined by the Captain, Treasurer and Competition Secretary, taking into account the Section’s finances and the number and type of prizes awarded.

2. It is the responsibility of each player to ensure that their correct handicap is used for each competition. A player entering an incorrect higher handicap on their card will be disqualified; any card using an incorrect lower handicap will be corrected.

3. It is the responsibility of each player to ensure that all sections of the card are completed correctly.

4. For mixed competitions, stroke adjustments will be applied according to CONGU guidelines

5. In knockout competitions it is the responsibility of the top member/pair in each game to offer 3 dates to his/her opponent(s) in order to complete the round by the specified date.

6. If a member fails to turn up to play for a pre-drawn competition or club match for which he/she has entered and been selected, without giving prior notice, the Committee will implement the Club’s disciplinary procedure (Section A8).

7. If there are any problems which prevent a match being completed by the specified date the Competition Secretary must be informed and he will, in consultation with the Captain, issue a ruling which will be final.

8. Any dispute concerning the Seniors’ Section’s competitions will be investigated by the Committee and its decision will be final.

9. All major trophies won by members, once presented, are immediately returned to the club for safe keeping; mementoes are given to the recipients to keep.

10. Members who win or are runners-up in the following competitions may be invited to participate in the Club Masters competition, details of which are available in the hard copy file kept in the changing room (subject to their membership category). Winners & Runners-up of the two Seniors’ Section Championship categories, Winners and Runners up in the Summer and Winter Singles competitions, Winner of the Alan White Trophy.



8.1.6 INTER CLUB MATCHES At the discretion of the Committee, matches are arranged against other clubs and are usually played on a home and away basis. Each match is played as a four-ball better ball competition over 18 holes followed by lunch. The Bourn Team normally play in white shirts and blue sweatshirts or jumpers with the club emblem, and dark trousers. These are available from the Club Professional’s shop, and although not compulsory to wear this clothing it is expected and does give a good impression to other clubs. For home matches the dress code is ‘smart casual’, and team members will be notified of the dress code for away matches. It is customary for the home team to entertain the visitors by buying the drinks and wine with the meal. Members who wish to participate in these matches should enter their names on the appropriate form on the Section’s notice board and the team will be selected by the Vice-Captain, Fixture Secretary and Match Organiser at least 2 weeks prior to the match date. It is the responsibility of each member selected a) to acknowledge their selection by ticking their name on the selection sheet and b) to ensure that they arrive at the match venue in plenty of time. If for any reason they are unable to play they must inform the Fixture Secretary or Match Organiser as soon as possible. If a member who has been selected and ticked their name off to indicate availability, then fails to turn up to play without giving prior notice, he or she will be subject to the Club’s disciplinary procedure 8.1.7 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE This Procedure covers any match or competition for which the Senior’s Section is the organising body and includes any member of Bourn Golf Club who appears on the final draw list or team sheet.

1. Any player who, without giving prior notice, fails to turn up for a pre-drawn competition or an inter-club team match, will be contacted by the Vice-captain to ascertain the reason.

2. The matter will be discussed by the Committee, without the Captain and under the chairmanship of the Vice-captain. If the reason is found to be unacceptable, the member will, for a first instance of non-appearance, receive a 28 day suspension from playing in all Club organised competitions. If there are extenuating circumstances the Committee has discretion to commute or impose a shorter ban. Further non- appearances will be dealt with more severely.

3. The member will be informed of the decision by phone or e-mail with a follow up letter. Any suspension will begin one week from the date of notification.

4. The member has the right to appeal against the Committee’s decision by contacting the Captain within five days of first notification. The Captain will discuss the matter with the member, and shall have discretion to reduce or rescind the ban on appeal. The Captain’s decision will be final and any suspension will take effect from the original start date or from the date of the Captain’s decision on the appeal, whichever is the later.5. The decision to suspend any member will be notified to the General Committee.



8.2 SENIOR’S SECTION COMPETITIONS

(These are set out in roughly the order in which they take place during the season) 1. Eligibility for Senior’s Competitions All competitions except the monthly Medal and Stableford require a Competition handicap (the formal term for an active handicap). Members without a Competition handicap can play in the Medals and Stablefords for the purpose of obtaining a handicap, but are not eligible to win. 2. With the introduction of Category 5 and 6 Handicaps, the Committee reserves the right to impose a maximum handicap for individual competitions. 3. Eligibility for main prizes on in the three major competitions (Captain’s Day, Hot Toddy and the Seniors’ Section Championship) In order to win a major prize on Captain’s Day, Hot Toddy Day or the Seniors’ Championship, members must have participated in 3 Seniors qualifying competitions in the previous 12 calendar months. For this purpose, the qualifying competitions are the monthly Medals and Stablefords, and any pre-organised individual competitions run by the Section. 4. Hole in One The Section maintains a special fund for players who achieve a Hole in One in any formal competition. The fund will reimburse a bar bill up to a maximum of £50. 8.2.1 ALAN WHITE TROPHY This trophy rewards consistent performance and is run as a single division Points awarded as set out below to competitions throughout the year are aggregated and the person with the most points at the end of the year is presented with the trophy at the Seniors’ prizegiving. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided by the number of 1st positions won and if still a tie the number of 2nd positions will be used etc. The competitions which qualify for this trophy are: Monthly Medals and Stablefords Senior’s Section Championship Rounds 1 & 2. Senior Captain’s Day. Summer & Winter 5-club Competitions. Hot Toddy Competition. For these , 8 Points are awarded to the winner, 7 for second and so on down to 1 point for 8th place. Summer Singles (Bruce Symes Trophy) Winter Singles Knockout Trophy For these , 8 points go to the winner,7 to runner-up, 5 to the losing semi-finalists and 3 to the losing quarter finalists. 8.2.2 MONTHLY MEDAL Normally played the first Monday of the month Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: 18-hole stroke-play, lowest net scores, count back used to separate equal net scores

Tees Used: White for men, Red for Ladies.




Handicap Allowance: Full playing handicap allowance, Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Between Mar- Nov, members wishing to play should sign up for the competition, either by the PSI terminal in the clubhouse or via

HowdidIdo. Members can enter on the day, but will be allocated a tee time at the end of the draw. Between Dec –Feb, entry and draw will be done on the day and will be a non-qualifying competition

Entry Fee Payable on the day at the agreed rate

Draw: Yes

Prize: The competition will be run in 2 handicap divisions, Division 1 for handicaps 0-20 and Division 2 for handicaps 21and above. The first two in each division will receive credit added to their Club Loyalty card. There is also a 2’s pot to be shared by all competitors achieving a 2 on any hole during the competition. Points awarded towards the Alan White Trophy. Members without Competition handicaps, who are submitting cards for handicap purposes, may enter but are ineligible for prizes Qualifies for handicap adjustment except as in section 8.1.3 (d), and for the 3-card requirement for major competitions

8.2.3 MONTHLY STABLEFORD Normally played the third Monday of the month Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: 18-hole Stableford, count back used to separate equal scores.

Tees Used: Yellow for men, Red for Ladies.


Handicap Allowance: Full playing handicap allowance, Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Between Mar- Nov, members wishing to play should sign up for the competition, either by the PSI terminal in the clubhouse or via

Howdidido. Members can enter on the day but will be allocated a tee time at the end of the draw. Between Dec –Feb, entry and draw will be done on the day and will be a non-qualifying competition

Entry Fee Payable on the day at the agreed rate

Draw: Yes

Prize: The competition will be run in 2 handicap divisions, Division 1 for handicaps 0-20 and Division 2 for handicaps 21and above. The first two in each division will receive credit added to their Club Loyalty card. There is also a 2’s pot to be shared by all competitors achieving a



2 on any hole during the competition. Points awarded towards the Alan White Trophy. Members without Competition handicaps, who are submitting cards for handicap purposes, may enter but are ineligible for prizes Qualifies for handicap adjustment except as in section 8.1.3(d), and for the 3 card requirement for major competitions

8.2.4 MIXED BREAKFAST TEXAS SCRAMBLE Played annually, on a date agreed between the Senior Captain and the Lady Captain Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: 18-hole Texas Scramble Medal competition played in teams of 3 or 4, depending on numbers. The format is as for a normal Texas Scramble, but no player may take 2 consecutive shots except on the greens, and a minimum number of drives is specified for each player. Breakfast is provided before the match

Tees Used: Yellow for men, Red for ladies.


Handicap Allowance: 1/10 of combined team playing handicaps to 1 decimal point. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members sign their names on the appropriate form on the Section Noticeboard, by the given date, together with their choice of breakfast.

Entry Fee The agreed fee, including breakfast, must be paid before the start of the competition.

Draw: The draw is made together with the order of play 2 weeks before the date and is displayed on the Notice Board.

Prize: Prizes for the winners and runner-up are presented on the day

8.2.5 ST. GEORGE’S TROPHY Played on the nearest Monday to 23rd April. Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: A Flag competition run in two divisions; one for those with a playing handicap of less than 20, the other for those with a handicap of 21 and above



Handicap Allowance: Each player receives (68 + full handicap allowance) strokes. The winner in each division is the player who achieves the greatest distance round the course before running out of strokes. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members sign up on-line or on the notice board, by the given date.



Entry Fee The agreed fee, which includes a lunch on the day, must be paid before the start of the competition.

Draw: Yes, order of play drawn 2 weeks prior to the date of the competition.

Prize: Each of the two divisions will provide a leader; and the overall winner will be the player whose leading flag is furthest round the course, with the other flag being declared the runner-up. The St George’s trophy will be presented to the winner, together with mementoes for winner and runner-up. The prizes will be presented on the day.

8.2.6 BRUCE SYMES TROPHY (SUMMER SINGLES KNOCKOUT) Played from May. Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: Match-play knock-out over 18 holes.

Tees Used: White for Men; Red for Ladies.


Handicap Allowance: Full handicap difference between individual playing handicaps on the day of the match. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members must sign their names on the appropriate form on the Sections’ noticeboard, by the given date.

Entry Fee The agreed fee must be paid to the Treasurer before the first-round match

Draw: Yes. Initial draw is made together with the timetable for the following rounds.

Prize: The winner will receive the “Bruce Symes” trophy and a memento and the runner-up will receive a memento which will be presented on Seniors’ prize giving Day. Points awarded towards the Alan White Trophy.

8.2.7 SENIORS’ MASTERS CUP Played May or June Open to: Invitation only

Format: 18-hole medal play

Tees Used: White for men, Red for Ladies


Handicap Allowance: Full handicap allowance, Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines.

Entry Procedure: Members who, in the previous calendar year fall within one of the following categories will be eligible to play in the competition

• Winner and Runner up in previous year’s Master’s

• Winner and Runner up in the Alan White Trophy

• Winner and Runner up in each of the Seniors’



Championship categories

• Winner and Runner up in the Hot Toddy Competition

• Winner and Runner up in the Seniors’ Captains Day

• Winner and Runner up in the St Georges Trophy

• Winner and Runner up in each Division of Medal and Stableford competitions

• Winner and Runner up in the Winter Singles

• Winner and Runner up in the Bruce Symes Summer Singles

• Winner and Runner up in each part of the 5 clubs competition

• Winner in each category of the Eclectic competition

Entry Fee No fee will be charged for this competition

Draw: Yes. Qualifying members will be notified of their eligibility and those who indicate their wish to play in the competition will be entered into a draw which will be published ahead of the competition

Prize: The winner will receive the Seniors’ Masters Cup and a memento, and the runner-up will receive a memento, presented at the Senior’s prize giving.

8.2.8 FIVE CLUBS TROPHY The Summer 5 Clubs played in June and the Winter 5 Clubs played in November. Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: Two separate 18-hole Stableford rounds. Only 5 clubs allowed in the bag, one of which must be a putter. The overall winner will be the member with the best aggregate score over the 2 rounds. Both rounds are run as a single division



Handicap Allowance: Full playing handicap allowance. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines.

Entry Procedure:

Entry Fee On the day at agreed rate

Draw: Yes. On the day for both competitions

Prize: The first two in each round receive credit added to their Club Loyalty Card. There is also a 2’s pot to be shared by all competitors achieving a 2 on any hole during each competition. Points awarded towards the Alan White Trophy. The aggregate winner will receive the 5 Clubs Trophy and memento and the runner-up will receive a memento, presented at the Senior’s prizegiving.

8.2.9 RYDER CUP Played in June.



Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: This is a team match-play competition involving 4BBB, foursomes and singles between two teams selected by the Captain & Vice-Captain.



Handicap Allowance: Full handicap allowance. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members sign up on the notice board, by the given date. The teams will be selected from those members who have entered.

Entry Fee The agreed fee must be paid before the start of the competition

Draw: Yes. The draw for the matches is posted on the notice board 2 weeks prior to the competition

Prize:

8.2.10 SENIOR CAPTAIN’S DAY Played in July Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: 18-hole Stableford



Handicap Allowance: Full handicap allowance There are separate competitions for men and ladies, each with their own prizes The competition is run as a single division

Entry Procedure: Members sign up on the notice board, by the given date

Entry Fee The agreed fee, which includes lunch, must be paid before the start of the competition.

Draw: Yes. The draw is made 2 weeks prior to the day and displayed on the notice board.

Prize: In order to win one of the men’s main prizes, members must have submitted 3 qualifying cards in Senior’s competitions during the previous 12 calendar months (See Eligibility note 2 above) The number of main prizes is dependent on the entry, up to the following maximum:

Men 1st, ,2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Ladies 1st, 2nd and 3rd

No member may win more than 1 major prize. There are prizes for the best front nine (men & ladies), Best back nine (men & ladies) There are also sponsored hole prizes and a list will be displayed on the notice board for all those members who wish to sponsor a prize for a particular hole. There is also a “Captain’s Drive” prize.



All prizes are presented on the day. Points awarded towards the Alan White Trophy.

8.2.11 SENIORS’ SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS Played two consecutive Mondays in August. Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: The Scratch Trophy for the Seniors’ Section Championship (gross) Two 18-hole stroke-play rounds, lowest gross scores, count back used to separate equal scores. The two gross scores are aggregated to determine the overall winner. In the event of a tie after the 2nd round there will be a 4-hole play-off, using holes 10, 11, 12, & 9, refereed by the Captain or another Committee member. If at least 2 members are still level after the play-off there will be a sudden death play-off starting on the 10th. The winner of the Scratch Trophy shall not be eligible to win the Shield The Shield for the Seniors’ Section Championship (nett) Two 18-hole stroke-play rounds, lowest nett scores, count back used to separate equal nett scores. The two net scores are aggregated to determine the overall winner. If a playoff is required, arrangements will be as for the Scratch Championship. Both competitions are run as a single handicap division.

Tees Used: White for men, Red for Ladies


Handicap Allowance: Full playing handicap allowance, the same handicap to be used for both rounds. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members sign up on-line or on the notice board, by the given date, indicating whether they require an early or later start time

Entry Fee Separately for each round on the day at agreed rate

Draw: Yes.Pre-drawn, and on the day Round 1,. All matches will start on the 1st Tee. Members entering on the day will be drawn on the day for tee off times after the main draw Round 2, the leading 50% from the 1st round will tee off from 8.30am from the 1st tee in reverse order of their finishing position in Round 1. The 2nd half of the field will tee off from the 10th tee and the draw for partners will take place as for a normal Monday morning draw.

Prize: In order to win either the Scratch Trophy or the Nett Shield, members must have submitted 3 qualifying cards in Senior’s competitions during the previous 12 months (See Eligibility note 2 above)



The player with the lowest gross score will be declared the Seniors’ Champion and receive the Scratch Championship Trophy and memento. The aggregate Nett winner will receive the Nett Championship Shield and a memento; the runner-up will receive a memento. The winners and the runner-up trophies will be presented on Seniors’ prizegiving day.

8.2.12 MILLENNIUM CUP Played in August Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: Stableford competition based on teams of 3 members, with the best 2 net scores on each hole aggregated together and counting towards the team’s final 18-hole total.

Tees Used: White for men, Red for ladies.



Entry Procedure: Members sign up on-line or on the notice board, by the given date

Entry Fee The agreed fee must be paid before the start of the competition.

Draw: Yes. Teams are selected by a seeded draw.

Prize: There is a team trophy for 1st place with mementoes for the winning team and the runners-up, presented on Seniors’ prizegiving day.

8.2.13 JUBILEE TROPHY Played in September Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: Texas Scramble in teams of 3 players. Each player must take 4 drives during the round and no player is allowed to take 2 consecutive counting shots, except on the green

Tees Used: White for men, Red for ladies.


Handicap Allowance: 1/10 of the combined playing handicaps to 1 decimal place. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members sign up on-line or on the noticeboard, by the given date.

Entry Fee The agreed fee must be paid before the competition starts.

Draw: Yes. The teams and order of play are decided by a seeded draw 2 week prior to the competition.

Prize: The winners will receive the “Jubilee” trophy plus a memento, and the runners-up will receive mementoes which are presented at the Seniors’ prizegiving.



8.2.14 PAIRS GREENSOMES Played in September Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: Greensomes Competition, teams can be any combination of men / ladies.

Tees Used: Yellow for men, Red for ladies


Handicap Allowance: Handicaps will be calculated from the Greensomes chart. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Entry Lists will be posted on the Ladies and the Seniors Notice Boards

Entry Fee On the day at agreed rate.

Draw: Yes, Mixed pairs will be drawn from the entry list and the draw published on the Seniors Notice Board

Prize: The prizes will be purchased from the entry money, with the number of prizes determined by the size and makeup of the entry. Presentation will take place on the day.

8.2.15 PIG TROPHY Played annually, on a date agreed between the Senior Captain and the Lady Captain Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: A 4BBB competition, played for the “Pig Trophy”, with lunch included.



Handicap Allowance: The handicap allowance and playing conditions are agreed annually between the respective Captains


Entry Fee The agreed fee, including lunch, must be paid before the start of the competition.

Draw: Yes. The draw is made together with the order of play 2 weeks before the date and is displayed on the notice board.

Prize: The winning side places a ribbon around the neck of the “Pig

8.2.16 SENIORS FOURSOMES Played in October Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: Team Stableford over 18 holes. One player drives off on the odd numbered holes and the other on the even numbered holes and thereafter each player plays alternate shots.



Tees Used: Yellow for men, red for ladies.


Handicap Allowance: ½ of the combined playing handicaps. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines


Entry Fee

Draw: Yes. The draw for the pairings and order of play is made 2 weeks prior to the competition.

Prize: The winners receive the “Foursomes” trophy plus mementoes and the runners-up receive mementoes presented at the Seniors’ prizegiving.

8.2.17 GREENKEEPER’S REVENGE Open to: All club members

Format: 18 Holes Stableford where the Greenkeeping Staff can make things difficult! Teams of 3, with the best 2 score on each hole aggregated together and counting to the team’s 18-hole total

Tees Used: Yellow for men, Red for Ladies. All teams will start on the first tee



Entry Procedure: Members wishing to participate should sign up for the competition on the Noticeboard

Entry Fee £3, payable on the day

Draw: Yes, draw will be posted on the Notice Board, and participants notified via email of their tee time and playing partners.

Prize: Prizes will be awarded to the winning team with the remainder of the proceeds being donated by the Senior Section to the Greenkeeping staff, in gratitude for their efforts on the course during the year.

8.2.18 WINTER PAIRS Played from November Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: Matchplay knock-out over 18 holes.

Tees Used: White for men, red for ladies.


Handicap Allowance: 9/10ths of the handicap difference between individual handicaps on the day of the match. Strokes are taken from the player with the lowest handicap on the day. Ladies will receive adjustment shots



according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members sign their names on the appropriate form on the notice board, by the given date

Entry Fee The agreed fee must be paid to the Treasurer before the first-round match

Draw: Initial draw is made together with the timetable for the following rounds (see section 8.1.5 point 5).

Prize: The winners will receive the “Winter Pairs” trophy and mementoes, and the runners-up will receive mementoes which are presented at the Seniors’ prizegiving.

8.2.19 WINTER SINGLES Played from November Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: Match-play knock-out over 18 holes.

Tees Used: White for men, red for Ladies


Handicap Allowance: Full handicap difference between individual playing handicaps on the day of the match. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members sign their names on the appropriate form, displayed on the Section notice board, by the given date

Entry Fee The agreed fee must be paid before the first-round match.

Draw: Initial draw is made together with the timetable for the following rounds.

Prize: The winner will receive the Winter Singles trophy and a memento, and the runner-up will receive a memento, which will be presented at the Seniors’ prizegiving. Points awarded towards the Alan White Trophy.

8.2.20 HOT TODDY Played in December Open to: All Senior sections members

Format: 18-hole Stableford There are separate competitions for men and ladies, each with their own prizes, run as single divisions.

Tees Used: Yellow for men, red for ladies


Handicap Allowance: Full playing handicap allowance.

Entry Procedure: Members sign up on-line or on the notice board, by the given date

Entry Fee On the day, at agreed rate which includes lunch.



Draw: The draw and order of play is made and displayed on the notice board 2 weeks prior to the competition.

Prize: The winning man and winning lady each receive a Christmas hamper. To win one of the main prizes, members must have submitted 3 qualifying cards in Senior’s competitions during the previous 12 months (See section 8.2Eligibility note 2 above) The winning man also receives a memento. There are also prizes for best front and back 9 for both men and ladies, but these cannot be won by hamper winners. The exact number of men’s and ladies’ prizes will be determined by the level of entry.

8.2.21 SENIOR CAPTAIN AND VICE-CAPTAIN CHALLENGE TROPHY Played monthly through the season Open to: All Senior Section club members

Format: 18 Hole Four-ball Match Play

Tees Used: White for men, Red for Ladies.


Handicap Allowance: 9/10ths allowance from the lowest player. Ladies will receive adjustment shots according to CONGU guidelines

Entry Procedure: Members wishing to participate should sign up on the form on the Notice Board

Entry Fee Entry is free, but the Captain and Vice-captain ask that challengers make a donation of £10 per pair, with proceeds going either to charity or to Section funds

Draw: No

Prize: The winners of the trophy will be the team beating the incumbent Captain and Vice-Captain by the largest margin. In the event of a tie, the leading teams will play an 18 Hole play-off

8.2.22 VETERAN’S TROPHY (THE RON HAWKINS TROPHY) This is restricted to members aged 75 and over. It is awarded to the individual with the best aggregate five scores out of the eight monthly Stableford competitions played between March and October in any one season. 8.2.23 ECLECTIC COMPETITIONS These will be run for both Medal and Stableford Competitions throughout the season. Each eclectic competition (Medal and Stableford) will be run in two divisions corresponding to the two handicap divisions used for Medal and Stableford competitions. The eclectic scores will be calculated based on all the qualifying cards submitted by an individual. Prizes: Winners in each division of Medal and Stableford will receive credit on their Club loyalty cards



APPENDIX A

Ready Golf – R & A Guidelines Rather than adhering strictly to the “farthest from the hole plays first” stipulation in the Rules of

Golf, players are encouraged to when they are ready to do so –if it is safe to do so.

There is strong evidence to suggest that playing “ready golf” improves the pace of play.

“Ready golf” is not appropriate in match play due to the strategy involved between opponents and

the need to have a set method for determining which player plays first.

Players have to act sensibly to ensure that playing out of turn does not endanger other players.

Examples of “Ready Golf” in action are:

• Hitting a shot when safe to do so if a player farther away faces a challenging shot and is

taking time to assess their options

• Shorter hitters playing first from the tee or fairway if longer hitters have to wait

• No “Honour” [except in Match Play] – the first player ready plays

• Hitting a shot before helping someone to look for a lost ball

• Putting out even if it means standing close to someone else’s line

• Hitting a shot if a person who has just played from a greenside bunker is delayed due to

raking the bunker

• When a player’s ball has gone over the back of a green, any player closer to the hole but

chipping from the front of the green should play while the other player is walking to their ball

• Marking scores upon immediate arrival at the next tee, except that the first player to tee off

marks their card immediately after teeing off

• When not playing your shot, you should be preparing to play your shot

• When arriving at the green, bags or trolleys should be placed on the way to the next tee

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