BOURN GOLF CLUB COMPETITIONS HANDBOOK

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1 BOURN GOLF CLUB COMPETITIONS HANDBOOK OCTOBER 2018 September 2018 Edition

2 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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 Mar 2018 May 2018 September 2018 October 2018 Men s Competition Secretary Men s Competition Secretary Men s Competition Secretary Men s Competition Secretary Reformatting of document Inclusion of Review Comments Change to Mixed Greensomes format Updated Handicapping section Updated Handicap sections Included 2 s pot prize description Correction to CEN prizes Winter non-qualifiers Minor corrections. Minor corrections CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION GENERAL RULES Tee Closures Bourn Golf Club Qualifying Competition Rule Categories of Membership Use of Buggies Winter Trolley Use Winter Rules Entering Competitions Submission of Competition Score Cards Arranging Knockout and League Matches Contactability Recording of League Results Disputes and Decisions Withdrawal from Competitions/Matches Cancellation Procedure Late Cancellation or Failure to Arrive Texas Scramble Procedure Markers of Competition Scorecards Competition Prizes Competitions with a Twos Pot element Tie Resolutions Delay / Postponement of Competitions due to adverse weather...11 October 2018 Edition 1

3 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 2.19 Distance Measuring Equipment Juniors entering Main Competitions HANDICAPPING Handicap Categories Handicaps Handicaps and Competition Entry Competition Entry and Status Obtaining/Recovering Competition Status Alteration of Handicaps Annual Review and General Play Adjustment Supplementary Score Cards Category 2 to 6 Handicaps Category 1 Handicaps Handicap Allowances in Competitions Match Play Stroke Play, Par, & Stableford Mixed Individual Golf Greensomes Competitions Entry of Incorrect Handicap on Card Appeals Procedure MEN'S SECTION COMPETITIONS BARHAM TROPHY (MEN S SUMMER PAIRS) QCR CAMBRIDGE EVENING NEWS QCR CHARLOTTE CUP (MEN S SUMMER SINGLES) - QCR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - Hcp QCR COLLAR & TIE ORDER OF MERIT COMMEMORATIVE CUP - Hcp QCR MID WEEK MEDAL - Hcp MID WEEK STABLEFORD, HCP MONTHLY MEDAL - Hcp MONTHLY STABLEFORD - Hcp NATIONAL PGA PRO AM QUALIFIER - Hcp QCR PARRISH PLATE - QCR PARRISH TROPHY (WINTER PAIRS MATCHPLAY) QCR SCRATCH MATCH PLAY SCRATCH SHOOTOUT TWO DAVES TROPHY AND DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES QUALIFIER - QCR 27 5 LADIES SECTION COMPETITIONS BRIDGE TROPHY - Hcp QCR COMMITTEE SHIELD - Hcp QCR ECLECTICS - SUMMER & WINTER QCR FLAG TROPHY - QCR GLENEAGLES PLATE GRANNIES CUP - Hcp QCR GREENSOMES SUMMER KNOCKOUT QCR GRIMES GOBLET - QCR HANDICAP CUP - HCP QCR LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP - Hcp QCR October 2018 Edition 2

4 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 5.11 LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY Past Lady Captain Trophy LINDSEY CUP - Hcp QCR MAE CUP MATTHEWMAN TROPHY - Hcp QCR MONTHLY MEDAL - Hcp MEDALS 9 HOLEs PENNANT PLATE QCR PREVETT CHALLENGE TROPHY QCR SCRATCH SHOOTOUT SENIOR LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP - Hcp QCR SMILES TROPHY - Hcp QCR STABLEFORDS - HCP STABLEFORDS 9 HOLE TANNER SINGLES KNOCKOUT TROPHY - QCR TONIC TROPHY - QCR TOPHAM High-Low TROPHY - QCR WINTER LEAGUE QCR WINTER SCRATCH LADDER TROPHY ROSE BOWL CLUBS & A PUTTER National or Regional Qualifying Competitions MIXED COMPETITIONS ANGLIAN WATER QCR CLEMMOW CUP - QCR BANK HOLIDAY MIXED - QCR MATRIMONIAL TROPHY QCR WADEMEAD CUP - QCR WRIGHTS SALVER - QCR BLAKEMORE TROPHY CAPTAIN PRO CHALLENGE CAPTAIN'S DAY Hcp DIRECTORS CUP - Hcp QCR ENTERPRISE SHIELD HANGOVER CUP - Hcp QCR JULES JUG QCR MASTERS - Hcp QCR MICHAELMAS TROPHY - Hcp QCR MIDSUMMER MADNESS - QCR OPENING DAY PAST CAPTAINS TROPHY & RUSSELL TROPHY - Hcp QCR SECRETARY'S CUP - Hcp QCR STUBBS QUAICHE - QCR TURKEY TROT - QCR JUNIOR S SECTION COMPETITIONS MONTHLY MEDAL - Hcp MONTHLY STABLEFORD Hcp CAPTAIN S DAY Hcp Captain s Charity Day...53 October 2018 Edition 3

5 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 7.5 Order of Merit Matchplay SENIORS SECTION COMPETITIONS MEMBERSHIP Introduction Organisation General Playing Arrangements Course Etiquette and Dress Competitions Inter Club Matches Disciplinary Procedure SENIOR S SECTION COMPETITIONS ALAN WHITE TROPHY MONTHLY MEDAL MONTHLY STABLEFORD MIXED BREAKFAST TEXAS SCRAMBLE ST. GEORGE S TROPHY BRUCE SYMES TROPHY (Summer Singles Knockout) SENIORS MASTERS CUP FIVE CLUBS TROPHY RYDER CUP SENIOR CAPTAIN S DAY SENIORS SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS MILLENNIUM CUP JUBILEE TROPHY MIXED GREENSOMES COMPETITION PIG TROPHY SENIORS FOURSOMES GREENKEEPER S REVENGE WINTER PAIRS WINTER SINGLES HOT TODDY SENIOR CAPTAIN AND VICE-CAPTAIN CHALLENGE TROPHY VETERAN S TROPHY (The Ron Hawkins Trophy) ECLECTIC COMPETITIONS October 2018 Edition 4

6 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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 thing 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). October 2018 Edition 5

7 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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 (1 st Apr to 30 th 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: 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 by Bourn Golf Club Ltd. 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) At any time, a ball on any closely mown area 'Through the Green' may be marked, lifted, cleaned and placed within 6 inches of where it lay, no nearer the hole, without penalty. The ball must not be cleaned by wiping in the placing area. Once placed the ball is in play and cannot be touched again without penalty. October 2018 Edition 6

8 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook (ii) A ball embedded in its own pitchmark anywhere 'Through the Green' (1 st cut & rough) except in a hazard, may be marked, lifted, cleaned and dropped no nearer the hole, and as close to where it lay as possible, without penalty. Once dropped correctly the ball is in play. A player may not obtain relief under these local rules if it is clearly unreasonable to make a stroke due to interference by anything other than that covered in these rules. Failure to mark the ball before lifting results in a one-stroke penalty under Rule Penalty for Breach of the Rule: Stroke play - 2 Strokes. Match play - loss of hole. Players are reminded that if a ball is dropped outside a bunker due to an abnormal ground condition, which includes standing water, a penalty stroke is incurred. (Rule 25-1 b (ii)) (iii) (iv) All temporary posts, stakes and ropes, which have been positioned to protect areas of the course, must be treated as Immovable Obstructions. When interference occurs with stance and/or swing relief must be taken in accordance with Rule 24. When a ball lies on the putting green, any artificial hole covers are considered to be Immovable Obstructions. Relief may be taken if these covers interfere with stance, swing or if the cover intervenes on the line of putt. (Rule 24) 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. October 2018 Edition 7

9 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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. 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 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 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. October 2018 Edition 8

10 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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 DISPUTES AND DECISIONS Any disputes and decisions will be dealt with in accordance with Rule 34. 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 WITHDRAWAL FROM COMPETITIONS/MATCHES 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 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 te: Calls to the Pro-shop will not be accepted for cancellation LATE CANCELLATION OR FAILURE TO ARRIVE In the case of members 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 penalty will be a suspension for 28 days from all competitions and matches. The member will be advised in writing of any ban issued and the ban will be effective from the date of the letter informing the member of the suspension. October 2018 Edition 9

11 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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 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 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 COMPETITION PRIZES The competition details in Sections 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 details the prize winners for each competition. 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 COMPETITIONS WITH A TWOS POT ELEMENT. Some competitions (such as Medals & Stablefords) have a Twos 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. October 2018 Edition 10

12 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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. (t 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 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. iii. iv. 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 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). 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-byhole play-off over the same holes until a result is reached. 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 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. October 2018 Edition 11

13 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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 above. 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 rmal 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: 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 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 14-3 for which the penalty is disqualification. October 2018 Edition 12

14 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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. October 2018 Edition 13

15 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Handicaps of 5 or less Handicaps of 6 to 12 inclusive Handicaps of 13 to 20 inclusive Handicaps of 21 to 28 inclusive Handicaps of 29 to 36 inclusive 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 = ( )/1.237 = (35.03/1.237) = truncated to 28 and recorded as an Exact Handicap of 28.0 October 2018 Edition 14

16 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook Handicaps are shown on the Master Handicap Lists on the PSI or in the corridors. te 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. te: 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 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 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. October 2018 Edition 15

17 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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 Exact If Nett Differential is Category Handicap Within Buffer Above Buffer Below Buffer Zone Zone Zone Change Add Subtract for each stroke below 1 Up to 5 0 to to 12 0 to to 20 0 to to 28 0 to to 36 0 to to 54 0 to 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: CATEGORY 2 TO 6 HANDICAPS (i) (ii) (iii) 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. Play may be Stroke play or Stableford, over 18 holes or 9 holes on holes 1 to 9. Play must be from the white or yellow tees for men, and the red tees for ladies. October 2018 Edition 16

18 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook (iv) Players must declare and record their intention to submit a Supplementary Score Card prior to commencing play. At Bourn players must sign the Supplementary Score Record Book before play. The Supplementary Score Record Book is held in the Pro-Shop. (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 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 MATCH PLAY Singles Full difference of handicaps Foursomes 1/2 difference of aggregate Four-ball 90% difference from lowest handicap player (betterball) 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 74; 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: October 2018 Edition 17

19 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook (1) White tees (Men) - SSS=72 Red Tees (Ladies) - SSS=74 CHA = (74-72) = 2 e.g. Lady s Exact Handicap = 35.5 and Playing Handicap = 36 Competition Handicap for Combined Competition = (36 + 2) = 38 (2) Yellow tees (Men) - SSS=70 Red Tees (Ladies) - SSS=74 CHA = (74-70) = 4 e.g. Lady s Exact Handicap = 35.5 and Playing Handicap = 36 Competition Handicap for Combined Competition = (36 + 4) = 40 (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 = 74, Par = 73) - 35 points Therefore in a White Tee-Red Tee mixed competition the CHA applied to the Ladies is = 1. Yellow Tee-Red Tee mixed competition the CHA applied to the Ladies is = 3. 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. te Players: October 2018 Edition 18

20 Bourn Golf Club Competitions Handbook 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) = = 14. (i) (ii) Stroke Play Allowance: In Medal and Stableford competitions use the figure obtained from the chart. Decimal places are rounded to the nearest whole number. 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 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 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. October 2018 Edition 19

21 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 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 All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2) 18 holes Better-ball Match Play knockout. White 24. (Higher handicaps may enter restricted to 24) 90% difference based on lowest handicap player. In Pro-shop by closing date: enter names in book Payment by envelope in Pro-shop by closing date Yes Trophy, plus Clubcard credit for 1st/2nd (and possibly 3rd). 4.2 CAMBRIDGE EVENING NEWS QCR 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 18 holes Foursomes Stroke Play. White. 24. (Higher handicaps may not enter) ½ of aggregate handicaps of partners Enter team names on list on the men's competitions noticeboard. Payment on the day to the Pro-shop prior to playing. Yes. October 2018 Edition 20

22 1 st /2 nd /3 rd qualify for the knockout stages of the competition organised by CAGU. 4.3 CHARLOTTE CUP (MEN S SUMMER SINGLES) - QCR All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2). 18 holes Match Play knockout. White. 24. (Higher handicaps may enter restricted to 24) Full difference of handicaps. In Pro-shop by closing date: enter names in book. Payment by envelope in Pro-shop by closing date Yes. Trophy. Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd (and possibly 3 rd ). 4.4 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - HCP QCR All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2). 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 (iii) & (iv). White. 24. (Higher handicaps may enter restricted to 24) Full difference of handicaps. Enter via: Entry list on Men s Competitions board PSI Terminal in clubhouse Howdidido website/app Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing Yes. Champion Trophy. Nett Champion Trophy. (One player can win both Trophies). Club-card credit for 1st/ 2nd (and possibly 3rd) Gross and Nett scorers October 2018 Edition 21

23 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. All FULL MEN members, Points awarded for top 10 finishes in men s qualifying competitions. t applicable t applicable By entry in qualifying competitions t applicable Trophy awarded to highest total over the season. 4.6 COMMEMORATIVE CUP - HCP QCR All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2). 18 Holes individual Stableford. White. 28. (Higher handicaps may enter restricted to 28) Full. Enter via: Entry list on Men s Competitions board PSI Terminal in clubhouse Howdidido website/app Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing. Yes. Trophy. Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd (and possibly 3 rd ). 4.7 MID WEEK MEDAL - HCP All FULL MEN members. October 2018 Edition 22

24 18 holes Medal Play Single handicap division. 2s pot In December, January and February this will be a non-qualifying competition White. Full. On the day Register in Pro-shop prior to playing. Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing., Free format Players without competition handicaps who are submitting cards for handicap purposes will not be eligible for prizes Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd (and possibly 3 rd ). 2s pot shared (See section ). 4.8 MID WEEK STABLEFORD, HCP All FULL MEN members. 18 holes Stableford Single handicap division. 2s pot In December, January and February this will be a non-qualifying competition White. Full. On the day Register in Pro-shop prior to playing. Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing., Free format Players without competition handicaps who are submitting cards for handicap purposes will not be eligible for prizes Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd (and possibly 3 rd ). 2s pot shared (See section ). 4.9 MONTHLY MEDAL - HCP All FULL MEN members. Any MALE Junior or Senior member (see Section 2.3) may play in October 2018 Edition 23

25 the free format after 1pm in Summer (1 st Apr 30 th Sept) and 12 noon in Winter. 18 holes Medal Play 2 Handicap Divisions: Division 1: up to 17; Division 2: 18 to 56. 2s pot 3 balls in draw, 4 balls may play in free-format In December, January and February this will be a non-qualifying competition. White. Full. Enter draw via: Entry list on Men s Competitions board PSI Terminal in clubhouse Howdidido website/app Free-format available after last drawn tee time. On the day sign -in in Pro shop Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing Yes, plus Free format Players without competition handicaps who are submitting cards for handicap purposes will not be eligible for prizes Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd (and possibly 3 rd ) in each division 2s pot shared (See section ) MONTHLY STABLEFORD - HCP All FULL MEN members. Any MALE Junior or Senior member (see section 2.3) may play in the free format after 1pm in Summer (1 st Apr 30 th Sept) and 12 noon in Winter. 18 holes Stableford Single handicap division. 2s pot In December, January and February this will be a non-qualifying competition. White. Full. On the day Register in Pro-shop prior to playing. Pay in Pro-shop prior to playing October 2018 Edition 24

26 Players without competition handicaps who are submitting cards for handicap purposes will not be eligible for prizes Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd (and possibly 3 rd ) 2s pot shared (See section ) NATIONAL PGA PRO AM QUALIFIER - HCP QCR All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2). 18 holes Medal Play Combined with Monthly Medal (March/April) White. Yes, Maximum 24 (higher handicaps may not enter for the National PGA Pro-Am). Full up to entry limit of 24. Optional entry when entering the Medal (through the draw or the free format), Additional payment to Pro-shop prior to playing. As per medal Overall winner through to knockout stage of National PGA Pro Am. competition PARRISH PLATE - QCR Losers of first match (Preliminary or First round) in the Parrish Trophy (Winter Pairs Matchplay). 18 holes Better Ball Match Play. White. 90% difference on lowest handicap player. Automatic entry for losers of first match (Preliminary or First round) in the Parrish Trophy (Winter Pairs Matchplay). additional payment. Yes Trophy. Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd (Total value = 1 /3 of Winter Pairs Matchplay prize money.) October 2018 Edition 25

27 4.13 PARRISH TROPHY (WINTER PAIRS MATCHPLAY) QCR All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2). 18 holes Better Ball Match Play Losers of first match (Preliminary or First round) qualify for the Parrish Plate. White. 90% difference on lowest handicap player. Enter team names in book in Pro-shop by closing date. Make payment by envelope in Pro-shop by closing date. Yes Trophy. Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd (Total value = 2 /3 of Winter Pairs Matchplay prize money, remaining 1 /3 allocated to Parrish Plate.) 4.14 SCRATCH MATCH PLAY Invitation to the 16 lowest handicap men in the club 18 holes Match Play knockout. 36-hole final White. Scratch Invitation fee Yes Trophy SCRATCH SHOOTOUT All FULL MEN members. Maximum of 22 players. 18 holes Stroke Play, highest scorer eliminated on each hole - ties resolved by shootout decided by the referee. White.. If entry is oversubscribed the 22 lowest handicap players will be selected. Scratch. October 2018 Edition 26

28 Enter name on the lists on Men s competition board. Payment on the day to the organiser prior to playing.. Play will start in reverse handicap order. Trophy. Clubcard credit for 1 st /2 nd /3 rd TWO DAVES TROPHY AND DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES QUALIFIER - QCR All FULL MEN members, QCR applies (see section 2.2). 18 holes Foursomes Stroke Play. White.. ½ of Combined Handicaps. Enter via: Entry list on Men s Competitions board PSI Terminal in clubhouse Howdidido website/app Payment on the day to Pro-shop prior to playing. Yes Trophy. Prizes provided by 2 Dave s for 1 st /2 nd (and possibly 3 rd ) Winners go through to Daily Mail Foursomes. October 2018 Edition 27

29 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 tes: 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 All members within the handicap band 18 Hole strokeplay Red Players with handicaps in range Full Enter name on list in changing room Sign in and enter scores on the PSI Pay entry fee 3 to Pro shop on day of play Yes drawn in three balls October 2018 Edition