Gents

EST 1887

Gent’s Section

Saturday’s Draw

CONDITIONS OF GENTS COMPETITIONS

1. a. Club competitions will normally be played on Saturdays for men. Entries must be made in the Competition Entry Book before 8 p.m. On the previous Thursday, nominating play off time. N.B. Late entries are not accepted for competition, however if space is available late entries may play for handicap only. No entry to the sweep or two’s. Draw will be made on Thursday.

b. Entries for rescheduled competitions after cancellation are open to all members.

2. Failure to appear at the appointed time without due cause could render you liable to disciplinary procedure

3. Participation in any sweepstake run in connection with a competition will only be recognised if the competitor has indicated his intention in the Competition Entry Book prior to the weekly draw. The Entry Book shall be made available, up until the end of April for members to append their name. Thereafter it may be made available for completion upon application to the match and handicap committee.

4. Club Championship, Bell Cup. No member will be considered for inclusion in the draw for the match play stages of these competitions unless they have indicated their availability to play on their score card. (A yes/ no option will be provided on each competitors card). Under no circumstances will this rule be waived.

5. a. When a tie occurs in any round stroke play competitions the outright winner shall be determined by the better inward half. If the scores are still tied, then the last six holes and, if necessary, the last three holes shall determine the winner.

b. When a tie occurs in any two round competition the second round scores shall be used to determine the winner.

c. When a tie occurs in any three round competition the third round scores shall be used to determine the winner.

6. Draws for match play competitions will be posted on the noticeboard and players should mutually agree dates and times to play ties as soon as possible. Any competitor who encounters difficulty in arranging a tie should report this fact to a member of the match and handicap committee at least two weeks before the stipulated finish date. Only under very exceptional circumstances will an extension of time be allowed.

7. It is the responsibility of the players in the match play event to enter the “winner(s)” on the draw sheet for that particular round. If no name has been entered within 24 hours of that closing date, even if the tie has been played, on the closing date the player(s) will be disqualified from the competition as per the club rules.

8. Competitors finishing level after 18 holes in a match play competition should replay the match over 18 holes, stipulated date permitting . However, if both parties agree the match may be settled by ‘sudden death’ strokes being allowed where appropriate.

9. a. Handicap: to obtain a handicap the following will apply:

b. If no previous handicap, the member must return three score cards to the Handicap Committee. The first two from the medal tees witnessed and countersigned by a member. The third card entered and playing in a club competition at the discretion of the Handicap Committee.

10. Recording of scores on the computer is the responsibility of the competitor (including detailed No Returns).

11. Where scratch & handicap competitions run concurrently, no player can win both. The scratch prize will be the premier and will be awarded to the player with the lowest score, the handicap prize will be awarded to the player with the lowest net score out of the remaining cards.

12. Away scores must be entered in the “Away Scores Book” in the Clubhouse by Thursday each week.