Competitions Manual. January 2018

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1 Overstone Park Golf Club Competitions Manual January 2018 TO December :57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 1 of 104

2 INTRODUCTION This manual has been compiled by the Competitions Committee of Overstone Park Golf Club and sets out the rules for Overstone Park Golf Club competitions. Unless explicitly stated within the competition rules, 5 or 4-day (off peak) members are not eligible for competitions that are, or can be, played at weekends. The rules for each competition may change from time to time and the Competitions Committee reserves the right to change the manual accordingly. Golf buggies are not allowed in any club competition unless there is a medical reason, supported by a medical letter. Trolley pullers or caddies are allowed in any competition. Caddies must be properly dressed. There are some appendices included to assist members with some of the additional playing procedures. Prizes If you are unable to attend the prize giving, you must inform the Duty Member before the commencement of the competition and nominate a person to collect your prize. Competition Rules It is every golfer s responsibility to learn and apply the Rules of Golf as laid by down by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. If there is any doubt as to a ruling, please contact the Golf Professional for clarification. Course Marshall All instructions from a Course Marshall must be obeyed. Failure to do so may result in a penalty, disqualification, or removal from the course. Posting Results All players must indicate their result on Master Scoreboard or applicable competition sheet at the end of each match. Tees of the Day Any matches played at Overstone Park must play off the tees of the day. However, permission to play off other tees may be granted by the Course Manager. The Course Manager s decision will be final. Mobile Phones and GPS on mobile phones Overstone Park does not allow mobile phones on the course. They must be switched off during play unless being used in an emergency to obtain medical assistance. Use of GPS on a mobile phone during competition will result in disqualification. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 2 of 104

3 Non-Payment of competition entry fees and No-shows A player entering a competition but failing to pay on entry may be removed from the competition at the discretion of the competitions treasurer. A player not paying before the competition closed will be deemed not to have entered the competition and will be omitted from the draw. Should a player not turn up for any of the team or individual competitions he will immediately be disqualified from entering all competitions for one month and a day. The entry fee will not be refunded under these circumstances. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 3 of 104

4 COMPETITIONS INDEX (Alphabetical) SECTION PAGE COMPETITION Autumn Scramble 4 13 Brian Smith Trophy 8 22 Captain s Trophy Captain-Pro Challenge Captain-Pro Shoot Out Captains Day Christmas Mixed Competition Christmas Presents Scramble and Captains Drive In Christmas Spirits Stableford Club Handicap Championship Club Scratch Championship Appendix Q 104 Club Trophies for Presentation Evening Appendix P 103 Competitions Catering Requirement Form Appendix A 84 Competitions Entry Criteria Appendix N 101 Competitions Prize List Form Appendix M 100 Competitions Requirement Form Appendix O 102 Competitions Results Form Appendix F 91 Completing a Scorecard Appendix B 85 Count Back Procedure 6 18 Daro Cup Daily Mail Foursomes Appendix L 99 Duty Members Responsibilities 4 13 Easter Egg Stableford Appendix E 90 Format of Play 1 6 Four Club Challenge Friendship Trophy Appendix C 86 Handicap Administration Policy and Annual Review Hangover Bowl International Match 4 13 Kimberley Trophy Ladies Autumn Trophy Ladies Spring Trophy and Spring Bowl Appendix G 92 Local Rules 9 24 Mark Hunt Texas Scramble Medal Winners Salver Men s Wheeler Cup Appendix K 98 Men s Scratch Knock-Out Draw Procedure Men s Scratch Knockout 3 11 Midweek Medal Mixed Summer Greensomes Competition 2 8 Monthly Medal (Drawn and Undrawn) Appendix I 95 No Shows and Discontinuance of Play Order of Merit Men s, Ladies, Midweek Order of Merit Pairs Player of the Year Appendix D 88 Qualifying Competitions 4 13 Rabbits Cup Appendix J 96 Seeded Draw Procedure Seniors Eclectic Seniors Monthly Medal OOM Seniors Pairs Knockout Seniors Singles Knockout Social Cup Stewart Wright Salver Stuart Kennedy Team Pressure Ball Stableford Summer Scramble Appendix H 94 Scramble Rules (Texas and Florida) 4 13 White Tee Stableford 7 20 Wright Trophy 5 16 Yellow Tee Stableford 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 4 of 104

5 COMPETITIONS INDEX (Numerical) SECTION PAGE COMPETITION 1 6 Four Club Challenge 2 8 Monthly Medal (Drawn and Undrawn) 3 11 Midweek Medal 4 13 White Tee Stableford 4 13 Easter Egg Stableford 4 13 Kimberley Trophy 4 13 Brian Smith Cup 4 13 Rabbits Cup 5 16 Yellow Tee Stableford 6 18 Daro Cup 7 20 Wright Trophy 8 22 Captain s Trophy 9 24 Mark Hunt Texas Scramble Club Scratch championship Club Handicap Championship International Match Friendship Trophy Summer Scramble Stewart Wright Salver Captains Day Stuart Kennedy Team Pressure Ball Medal Winners Salver Daily Mail Foursomes Player of the Year Hangover Bowl Autumn Scramble Christmas Spirits Christmas Presents Scramble and Captains Drive In Order of Merit Men s, Ladies, Midweek Captain Pro Challenge Captain Pro Shoot Out Men s Scratch Knockout Mixed Summer Greensomes Ladies Spring Trophy and Spring Bowl Ladies Autumn Trophy Men s Wheeler Cup Christmas Mixed Competition Seniors Eclectic Seniors Monthly Medal Seniors Pairs Knockout Seniors Singles Knockout Social Cup Order of Merit Pairs Competition Appendix A 84 Competitions Entry Criteria Appendix B 85 Count Back Procedure Appendix C 86 Handicap Administration Policy and Annual Review Appendix D 88 Qualifying Competitions Appendix E 90 Format of Play Appendix F 91 Completing a Scorecard Appendix G 92 Local Rules Appendix H 94 Scramble Rules (Texas and Florida variation) Appendix I 95 No Shows and Discontinuance of Play Appendix J 97 Seeded Draw Procedure Appendix K 98 Men s Scratch Knockout Draw Procedure Appendix L 99 Duty Members Responsibilities Appendix M 100 Competitions Requirements Form Appendix N 101 Competitions Prize List Form Appendix O 102 Competitions Result Form Appendix P 103 Competitions Catering Requirements form Appendix Q 104 Club Trophies for Presentation List 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 5 of 104

6 1 Four Club Challenge 1 Competition Rules 1.1 Format Tees Date Individual stableford on the first 9 Holes of the course in play. Cards must be returned and entered directly after the 9 holes are played. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the competition. Men will play from the Yellow Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. New Year s Day Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and Ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card. This competition is a merged ladies and men s competition and the ladies will receive SSS adjustment strokes Draw Procedure Players to choose their own tee times as available Entry Fee Entry fee 2.00 must be paid to the Club Shop staff on the day of the competition and prior to teeing off Entry Requirements Members and their guests may enter the competition and must be in possession of a competition handicap. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with a least one adult Entry Procedure Entry is optional on the day of the competition. Players' names must be entered on the entry sheet prior to teeing off Results Other Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but by no later than three days after the day of the competition. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. Any member's guests winning prizes will receive vouchers for use at Overstone Park Golf Club. They will be delivered to the member who introduced them. Each competitor will only be allowed to use any four Clubs including a putter and only the four selected clubs can be taken out onto the course during the competition. 1.2 Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters six weeks before the event. Open and close the competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 6 of 104

7 1.2.2 Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: - (a) The running and administration of the competition (b) The rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop Shop and Competitions Committee The Shop will collect all entry fees and record on an entry sheet. The Shop will pay out vouchers. Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee. Pass all records of income, outgoings and entry fees to the Treasurer. 1.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Prizes 10% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of the entry fees will be the available funds for prizes as shown below in Prizes will be awarded as follows: players entered the competition 1 st 100% of the prize fund 7-10 players entered the competition 1 st and 2 nd 66%, 34% of the prize fund 11+ players entered the competition 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 50%, 30%, 20% of the prize fund The prizes will be in the form of vouchers for use within the Club Shop. Any member's guests winning prizes will receive vouchers for use at Overstone Park Golf Club; they will be delivered to the member who introduced them Trophy The winner will be presented on the day. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 7 of 104

8 2 Monthly Medal (DRAWN or UNDRAWN) 2.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18-hole individual stroke play. Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. During the winter play may be from the Yellow Tees. Medals will be programmed alternately for the 1 st Saturday or Sunday of each month where possible Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men s and Ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card. In the event of the competition being played over less than 18 holes, the event will be declared a non-qualifying competition and handicap allowances will be reduced pro-rata to the number of holes played i.e. 16 holes played - handicap allowance 16/18 th of full allowance Draw Procedure Drawn medals Players will be drawn at random within the time slot they have entered. Once the draw has taken place the player will not be allowed to exchange tee times with other competitors or to change their tee time if there is a withdrawal. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. The Starter or Duty Member may amend players tee times to facilitate the marking of cards e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one tee time. The draw will take place on Wednesday for Saturday and Thursday for Sunday medals. Non-drawn medals - Players can enter on draw sheet in any available tee time Entry Fee Entry fee 3.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry may result in the name /names being removed from the draw sheet Additional Entry Fees IZZARD QUALIFIER and LOMBARD QUALIFIER- There is an additional entry fee for these competitions of The Izzard competition will be attached to the June medal and the Competitions Committee will attach the Lombard to another medal as deemed appropriate. Neither of these qualifiers are compulsory and both are only open to men. COUNTY CHARITY QUALIFIER There is an additional entry fee for this competition of 1.00 and it will be attached to the June medal. It is not compulsory and is open only to ladies Entry Requirements To participate in Medal Competitions, players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated and any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with a least one adult Entry Procedure Drawn Medal Players should sign on the entry sheet in their preferred time slot for playing. Winter Dec Feb 2 hourly slots plus 2 tee start Summer One hourly slots Non-drawn Any available slot within the time constraints Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Empty slots in drawn or undrawn medals will be given back to OPL. Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw and entry fees will be refunded. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 8 of 104

9 Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Entries received after the draw has taken place will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first comes first serve basis. If there is no telephone number for the reserve or they have not paid they will not be contacted. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Fees will be refunded if there are no or insufficient withdrawals for the player to take part. Non-drawn Medal Once the draw has taken place players cannot move time slots. If a player withdraws from the competition their entry fee will be forfeited and their place will be taken by the first available reserve on the reserve list. Reserves must pay their entry fee and enter a phone number on which they can be contacted. If there is no telephone number for the player or they have not paid they will not be contacted. Fees will be refunded if there are no or insufficient withdrawals for the player to take part. A player may turn up on the day of the competition but would only be allowed to enter if all the reserves were playing and a slot became available due to a no show or player dropping out Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event and all queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories; i. Division 1 handicap 0 12 ii. Division 2 handicap iii. Division 3 handicap iv. Ladies handicap 0-36 The winner of each category will be the player with the lowest net score. The winner of each category will win the Monthly Medal Award. The winner of each category will be eligible to play in the Medal Winners Salver competition. Men - the top 10 positions in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 will be awarded points for the Order of Merit competition. Ladies the top 3 positions will be awarded points for the Order of Merit and all players 1 point for entering. Prizes will be awarded for a 2's club. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but by no later than three days after the day of the competition. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. The holes used for the count back will be holes irrespective of where a player starts on the course during a 2 tee start. 2.2 Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Post the entry sheet and withdrawals sheet on the day of the previous Monthly Medal. Collate a reserve list of late entries and arrange for vacant positions created by withdrawals to be filled. The first late entrant fills first withdrawal slot. Prepare cards with names; draw number, competition, date and starting times for all players. Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event. Assist in any other matters as required by the committee Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competition Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 9 of 104

10 To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Carry out the draw on a date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Wednesday for Saturday medal and Thursday for Sunday medal. Provide a copy of the draw to the Club Shop immediately following the draw. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions. 2.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Prizes 20% of entry fees (excluding 2's club) will be retained for Club funds. 50p will be used for the 2's club prizes, and will be shared out equally to all entrants gaining a 2 on their scorecard. Note a Hole-in-One counts as a double two. If there are no 2's scored, the money available for the 2's club will be added to the prize fund for this competition. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes. Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories; I. 2-6 players in a category 1 st prize only II players in a category 1 st & 2 nd prizes III players in a category 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd prizes IV players in a category 1 st to 4 th V players in a category 1 st to 5 th VI. 51 or more players in a category 1 st to 6th Vouchers will be awarded as follows i 2 6 players 1 st prize only voucher for 100% ii 7 15 players 1 st and 2 nd prizes voucher for 66% 34% iii players 1 st 3 rd voucher for 50% 30% 20% iv players 1 st 4 th voucher for 33% 27% 22% 18% v players 1 st 5 th voucher for 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% vi 51+ players 1 st 6 th voucher for 29% 23% 18% 15% 10% 5% The prizes will be in the form of vouchers for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only Trophies Each monthly Divisional and Ladies Division winner will receive a medal. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee, prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop. The medals will be presented by the Captains at the Medal Winners Salver. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 10 of 104

11 3 Midweek Medal 3.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18-hole individual stroke play one competition for all members regardless of gender. Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. During the winter months, play may be from the Yellow Tees for men. Midweek Medals will be scheduled each month Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance, men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card and the ladies will receive SSS adjustment strokes Draw Procedure Players to choose their own tee times as available Entry Fee Entry fee 3.00 must be paid to the Club Shop staff on the day of the competition prior to teeing off Entry Requirements To participate in Medal Competitions, players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult. This competition is open to all golf members Entry Procedure Entry is optional on the day of the competition. Players names must be entered on the entry sheet prior to teeing off Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event and all queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results Prizes will be awarded in the following 3 categories: i. Division 1 handicap 0-12 ii. Division 2 handicap iii. Division 3 handicap Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Collect all entry fees and record on the entry sheet. Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 11 of 104

12 Assist in any other matters as required by the committee Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Member s Actions. 3.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Prizes 20% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. 50p will be used for the 2's club prizes and will be shared out equally to all entrants gaining a 2 on their scorecard. Note a Hole in One counts as a double two. If there are no 2's scored, the money available for the 2's club will be added to the prize fund for this competition. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes. Prizes will be awarded as follows: i 2 6 players 1 st prize only voucher for 100% ii 7 15 players 1 st and 2 nd prizes voucher for 66% 34% iii players 1 st 3 rd voucher for 50% 30% 20% iv players 1 st 4 th voucher for 33% 27% 22% 18% v players 1 st 5 th voucher for 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% vi 51+ players 1 st 6 th voucher for 29% 23% 18% 15% 10% 5% The prizes will be in the form of vouchers for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only. As soon as the competitions committee has ratified the result, prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 12 of 104

13 4 White Tee Stableford Including Easter Egg Stableford played on Easter Sunday each year Kimberley Trophy played on the WTS of May each year Rabbits Cup played on the WTS of July each year Brian Smith Trophy played on the WTS of August each year 4.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 hole individual Stableford. Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. White Tee Stablefords will be scheduled for the 2nd weekend and 2 nd Wednesday of each month where possible. The weekend day will alternate, where possible, with the Monthly Medal Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card Draw Procedure Players to choose their own tee times as available Entry Fee Entry fee 3.00 must be paid to the Club Shop staff on the day of the competition prior to teeing off Entry Requirements To participate, entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of competition handicap. A player with a non-competition handicap may enter this competition if it goes towards their handicap becoming a competition handicap. However, they cannot win prizes and must still pay the entry fee. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. A member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult Entry Procedure Entry is optional on the day of the competition and players' names must be entered on the entry sheet prior to teeing off Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: i. Division 1 handicap 0-12 ii. Division 2 handicap iii. Division 3 handicap iv. Ladies handicap 0 36 For midweek competitions, ladies will be amalgamated into divisions 1, 2 and 3 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 13 of 104

14 Results Rabbits Cup (in memory of James Flynn) The Rabbits cup will be awarded to the best stableford score from players with handicaps as follows:- Ladies / Girls inclusive Men / Boys inclusive Results Brian Smith Trophy (in memory of Brian Smith) The Brian Smith Trophy will be awarded to the best stableford score in the competition Results Easter Egg Stableford As well as vouchers, Easter Eggs will be awarded for: - 1 st to 6 th place Results Kimberley Trophy The Kimberley Trophy will be awarded to the best stableford score in the competition. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but by no later than three days after the day of the competition. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. 4.2 Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Collect all entry fees and record on the entry sheet Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding a. the running and administration of the competition b. the rules of the competition c. Rules of Golf about the competition To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Member s Actions. 4.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Prizes 20% of entry fees will be retained for club funds. 50p will be used for the 2's club prizes and will be shared out equally to all entrants gaining a 2 on their scorecard. Note a Hole in One counts as two 2 s. If there are no 2's scored, the money available for the 2's club will be added to the prize fund for this competition. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes. Prizes will be vouchers awarded as follows: i 2 6 players 1 st prize only voucher for 100% ii 7 15 players 1 st and 2 nd prizes voucher for 66% 34% iii players 1 st 3 rd voucher for 50% 30% 20% iv players 1 st 4 th voucher for 33% 27% 22% 18% v players 1 st 5 th voucher for 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% vi 51+ players 1 st 6 th voucher for 29% 23% 18% 15% 10% 5% 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 14 of 104

15 The prizes will be in the form of vouchers for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only. As soon as the competitions committee has ratified the result, prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop Trophies The Kimberley Trophy will be awarded to the highest Stableford score and presented on Presentation Evening. The Brian Smith Trophy will be awarded to the highest Stableford score and presented on Presentation Evening. The Rabbits Cup will be awarded to the highest Stableford score from entries described in and will be presented on Presentation Evening. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 15 of 104

16 5 Yellow Tee Stableford 5.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 hole Individual Stableford. Men will play from the Yellow Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. Yellow Tee Stablefords may be run on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday if there is no other Club fixture or event for that day Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card Draw Procedure Players to choose their own tee times as available Entry Fee Entry fee 2.00 must be paid to the Club Shop staff on the day of the competition and prior to teeing off Entry Requirements To participate entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. A player with a non-competition handicap may enter this competition if it goes towards their handicap becoming a competition handicap. However, they cannot win any prizes but must still pay the entry fee. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. A member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys &and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult Entry Procedure Entry is optional on the day of the competition. Players names must be entered on the entry sheet and entry fee paid prior to teeing off Results Monthly weekend Competition Men and Ladies will compete separately in the divisions below: a. Division handicap b. Division handicap c. Division handicap d. Ladies 0-36 handicap Midweek competitions - ladies will be amalgamated with the men into divisions 1, 2 and 3 Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but by no later than three days after the day of the competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 16 of 104

17 5.2 Responsibilities Club Shop / Competitions Committee The shop will collect all entry fees and record on the entry sheet. Assist in any other matters as required. Pass all records of income, outgoings and entry fees to the Treasurer. Prepare vouchers for winners Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition. To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer, one copy for the shop and one copy for the results notice board. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Member s Actions. 5.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Prizes 20% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories i 2 6 players 1 st prize only voucher for 100% ii 7 15 players 1 st and 2 nd prizes voucher for 66% 34% iii players 1 st 3 rd voucher for 50% 30% 20% iv players 1 st 4 th voucher for 33% 27% 22% 18% v players 1 st 5 th voucher for 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% vi 51+ players 1 st 6 th voucher for 29% 23% 18% 15% 10% 5% The prizes will be in the form of vouchers for use within the Club Shop. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee, prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop Trophies There are no trophies for this competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 17 of 104

18 6 Daro Cup 6.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 hole Singles Knockout match play. There will be a maximum of 128 entries. Each match must start from the 1 st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions. Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. Matches will commence in April and conclude in time for the winner to take part in the Player of the Year final if scheduled earlier. The final will be played by the specified date as decided by the Competitions Committee prior to the commencement of the competition Stroke Allowance The strokes conceded will be full difference between the player's handicaps. In mixed matches, Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot. This SSS adjustment shot is to be added/deducted after the calculation of the number of shots conceded and strokes to be taken from the men's card Draw Procedure Players will be drawn at random during March. Players who have not paid the entry fee may be excluded from the draw Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry may result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To play in this competition you must have submitted 3 qualifying cards at Overstone Park between 1 st April of one year and 28 th or 29 th of February in the current year. (A qualifying card can be any medal or stableford card. A supplementary card is not counted as a qualifying card for this competition). To participate players must be full 7- Day members of Overstone Park Golf Club as winners go through to other outside competitions. Players who hold their handicap with away clubs will be ineligible to enter this competition Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition if they have an official handicap (boys 28, girls 36) Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw and a refund will be given Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place Duty Member A member of the Men s Committee (usually Club Vice Captain) will be appointed Duty Member to oversee the event and all queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results It is the responsibility of the winner of each round to do the following: - Enter the result on the draw sheet in the roundel. Failure to do this may result in disqualification from the competition. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1 st hole. The strokes given at the start of the match will be the same for the sudden death play-off. The winner will be eligible for the Player of the Year final. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 18 of 104

19 Other The closing date for each round will be as agreed by the Competition Committee. Where possible, a period of five weeks should be allowed for the first round to be played, four weeks for the next two rounds and three weeks for each round thereafter. The dates for completion of each round will be published in the club diary and on the draw sheet. Both players have equal responsibility in organising dates. Both sides for playing each round within the time limits must offer at least 3 dates. Any player unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member of the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of both players. All matches must be completed within the time limits of each round as determined by the Committee. No extension will be allowed. Failure to comply with any of these points may result in disqualification of one or both players 6.2 Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters by the end of January. Display the entry and withdrawal sheets for this competition by end of January. Ensure that a member of either the Men s Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw by the 31 st March Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition. (b) the rules of the competition. (c) Rules of Golf about the competition. (d) Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions 6.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Prizes 1.50 of each entry fee will be retained for Club funds. Replicas will be purchased from Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be available for prizes. Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: 1 st Replica & voucher for 30% of available funds 2 nd Replica & voucher for 20% of available funds Semi-finalists Voucher for 15% of available funds Quarter finalists Voucher for 5% of available funds The vouchers are for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee, prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop Trophies The winner will be presented with the Daro Cup and will receive a replica trophy The runner up will receive a replica trophy. Trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 19 of 104

20 Wright Trophy Donated by Ivan & Marlene Roy 7.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date Four Ball Better Ball Pairs Match Play. Each match must start from the 1 st tee. The maximum number of entries will be 64 pairs. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. Matches will commence in April and conclude in time for the winners to take part in the Player of the Year final. The final is played by the specified date as decided by the Competitions Committee prior to the commencement of the competition Stroke Allowance The number of strokes to be conceded will be 90% of the difference between the lowest player's handicap and each of the other player s handicaps. In all mixed matches, ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot to be added to/taken from the shots conceded. The SSS adjustment shot is to be added/deducted after the calculation of the number of shots conceded. Strokes to be taken from the men's card Draw Procedure Matches will be drawn at random during March. Players who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw Entry Fee Entry fee 8.00 per team must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To play in this competition you must have submitted 3 qualifying cards at Overstone Park between 1 st April of one year and 28 th or 29 th of February in the current year. (A qualifying card can be any medal or stableford card - a supplementary card is not counted as a qualifying card for this competition). To participate players must be full 7-Day members of Overstone Park Golf Club as winners go through to other outside competitions. Players must also be in possession of a competition handicap. Players who hold their handicap at an away club will be ineligible to enter this competition. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition if they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls) Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Two qualified members must be designated as the entered pair when the draw is made but can be changed after the draw is made if there is a change to personal circumstances. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw and a full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player may, with the agreement of the Duty Member change his/her team member after the draw if: (a) The team has not played its first match (b) The new team member has not already played in the competition (c) The new member has 3 qualifying cards in the period 1 st March to end of February in the current year The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee Duty Member A member of the Men s Committee (usually the Club Vice Captain) will be appointed to oversee the competition. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 20 of 104

21 Results It is the responsibility of the winners of each round to enter the result on the draw sheet in the roundel. Failure to do this may result in disqualification from the competition. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1 st hole. The strokes given at the start of the match will be the same for the sudden death play-off. The winners will be eligible for the Player of the Year final. The winners and runners up will receive replica trophies Other The closing date for each round will be as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Where possible a period of five weeks should be allowed for the first round to be played, four weeks for the next two rounds and three weeks for each round thereafter. The dates for completion of each round are published in the club diary and on the draw sheet. Both sides have equal responsibility in organising dates. Unless agreed by the participants, both midweek and weekend dates should be offered. The default position will be a weekend date. Both sides for playing each round within the time limits must offer at least 3 reasonable dates. Any team unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member of the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of both teams. A single player may represent a team. Their partner may join the match at the start of any hole during the round but not during the play of a hole. All matches must be completed within the time limits of each round as determined by the Committee. No extension will be allowed. 7.2 Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters by the end of January. Post entry and withdrawal sheets for this competition by the end of January. Ensure that a member of the Men s Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw by the 31 st March Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions. 7.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 3 of entry fees per team will be retained for Club Funds. The balance of entry fees will be available for prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: 1 st Replica and voucher for 25% for each player of available funds 2 nd Replica and voucher for 15% for each player of available funds Semi-finalists Voucher for 5% for each player of available funds The vouchers are for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop Trophies The winners will be presented with the Wright Trophy and will each receive a replica trophy. The runners up will each receive a replica trophy. Trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 21 of 104

22 8 Captains Trophy Presented by Watermark Leisure Ltd 8.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date Individual stableford. This is a randomly drawn competition, played in 4 balls, shotgun start. This event will be a qualifier for handicap purposes. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. Suitable weekend in March/April Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card Draw Procedure The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Captains and Past Captains play together with past Captains having the honour on the first tee. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise at least two men. Players who have not paid the entry fee may be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 each must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate players must be 7 Day members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a competition handicap. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will not be eligible to play. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have a competition handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with a least one adult. The maximum number of players allowed is set at Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00-08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their place re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The overall individual winner will be awarded the Captains Trophy and receive a replica trophy. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 22 of 104

23 Results will be announced after the competition once the Duty Member has verified the results. 8.2 Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions. 8.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds All entry fees after the purchase of a replica for the winner to a maximum of 40, will be available for prizes. (The maximum therefore would be 382) Club funds will be available to increase prize monies if required by an amount agreed by the Competitions Committee. The balance of the entry fees will be the available funds for prizes Prizes The number of individual prizes will be dependent on the number of entrants to the competition. Individual 1 st to 6 th The Captains will decide and purchase the prizes for this competition. The trophy and replica for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 23 of 104

24 9 Mark Hunt Scramble 9.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 hole Texas Scramble or Florida variation - see Appendix H for rules. Players may enter in their own teams unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, shotgun start. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. Suitable weekend in May each year Stroke Allowance See appendix H Draw Procedure A maximum of two juniors can play in any one team. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee may be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry may result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a competition handicap. When entering, handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have a handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls). Entries will be limited to a maximum of 108 members Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw Wednesday for Saturday and Thursday for Sunday. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw and a full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00-08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their place re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 24 of 104

25 9.1.9 Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The winners will be the team with the lowest net score. Prizes will be awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd teams only. The theme for prizes to be golf equipment or clothing. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used 9.2 Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Buy and display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions. 9.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 10 % of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available for prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded in the following: Teams 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Golf clothing/golf equipment or as decided by the Competitions Committee. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 25 of 104

26 10 Club Scratch Championship 10.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 36-hole medal stroke play - to be played over two days. The format will comprise of separate Men's Gross and Ladies Gross Competitions. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. As arranged annually by the Competitions Committee in conjunction with the Handicap Championship Stroke Allowance There is no stroke allowance Draw Procedure Players will be drawn at random in separate Men's and Ladies Competitions. Men with a handicap of 12 or less and ladies with a handicap of 20 or less will be in separate competitions. Players may not choose their own tee time. Once the draw has taken place a player will not be allowed to exchange tee times with other competitors or to change their tee time if there is a withdrawal. The Starter/Duty Member may amend players tee times to facilitate the marking of cards e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one tee time. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. The Competitions Committee will publish the tee times for the second round Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name /names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate in this competition, players must be home members of Overstone Park Golf Club whose handicap is maintained at Overstone Park and have submitted 4 qualifying cards at Overstone Park between the qualifying period. The qualifying period is the day after Club Championships finishes (Monday) until the Sunday prior to the live draw taking place the following year Entry Procedure Players should sign on the entry sheet in the Club Shop. Entries will close on the Sunday immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw and entry fees will be refunded. Players withdrawing after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Entries received after the draw has taken place will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Box in the envelopes provided. Fees will be refunded should they not play. Late entries will only be allowed to play in the competition should there be a withdrawal. The maximum number allowed to play on the day will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The winner will be the player in each competition with the best gross score after 36 holes and each will be presented with the appropriate Championship Trophy. Prizes will be awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd in the Men's Competition and 1 st and 2 nd in the Ladies Competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 26 of 104

27 The winner and runner-up of each competition will receive a replica trophy. In the event of a tie, there will be a play off over the 16 th, 17th and 18 th holes (stroke play rules will still apply). If the score remains the same after these holes, a sudden death play-off will take place over the 16 th, 17th and 18 th holes. If there is still no winner, there will be a sudden death play-off on the 18 th hole until there is a winner. The winners will qualify for the Player of the Year final. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but no later than three days after the day of the competition Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Entry fees for each competition will be accounted for separately. 1 per entrant will be retained for Club funds. Replicas will be purchased from Club Funds. The balance of entry fees for each competition will be the available for prizes Prizes For each competition prizes will be awarded in the following categories. Men s 1 st Trophy, Prize and Replica Men s 2 nd Prize and Replica. Men s 3 rd Prize Prize fund split 1 st 50%, 2 nd 30%, and 3rd 20% Ladies 1 st Trophy, Prize and Replica Ladies 2 nd Prize and Replica Prize fund split 1 st 66%, 2 nd 34%, As soon as the Competitions Committee has ratified the competition result, prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop Trophies The winner of each of the Men s and Ladies competitions will be presented with the appropriate Championship Trophy. The winner and runner-up of each competition will receive a replica trophy. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 27 of 104

28 Order of Play Day One: The scratch players will precede the handicap players. Day Two: The handicap players will precede the scratch players The handicap players will be re-drawn in reverse seeded order after all players have completed their first round. This will be published as soon as is practically possible on Master Scoreboard. It will be the player s responsibility to check their tee times. Players not reporting for Day 2 will be disqualified from entering all competitions for a period of 32 days after the competition has finished. o o o Players must report to the starter/1 st tee 10 minutes prior to play. Late arrivals on the tee will receive a two-stroke penalty. Failure to complete the first day round will automatically disqualify the player from the second round. All players on registering prior to play on day one, must leave a telephone number they can be contacted on should their tee time alter due to circumstances beyond the committee s control on day 2. The trophies for this competition will be awarded at the end of the competition including the prize vouchers. The trophies will be re-presented on Presentation Evening along with replicas for both the Ladies and the Men s Scratch Champions. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 28 of 104

29 11 Club Handicap Championship Presented by TSR Plastics 11.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 36-hole medal stroke play - to be played over two days. The Club Handicap Champion will be the player with the lowest net score. Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. As arranged annually by the Competitions Committee in conjunction with the Scratch Championship Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Ladies will receive one extra shot due to the S.S.S of 73 for the Red Tees Draw Procedure Players will be drawn at random on Day 1 as follows: Handicap 0-16 Handicap Players may not choose their own tee time. Once the draw has taken place a player will not be allowed to exchange tee times with other competitors or to change their tee time if there is a withdrawal. The Starter/Duty Member may amend players tee times to facilitate the marking of cards e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one tee time. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided Entry Requirements To participate in this competition, players must be home members of Overstone Park Golf Club whose handicap is maintained at Overstone Park and have submitted 4 qualifying cards at Overstone Park between the qualifying period. The qualifying period is the day after Club Championships finishes (Monday) until the Sunday prior to the live draw taking place the following year. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult Entry Procedure Players should sign on the entry sheet in the Club Shop. Entries will close on the Sunday immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw. Entry fees will be refunded. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first comes first serve basis. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet. Fees will be refunded if there are no or insufficient withdrawals for the player to take part. Late entries will only be allowed to play in the event should there be a withdrawal. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 29 of 104

30 The maximum number allowed to play on the day will be 160. This is the total number of players in the handicap and scratch competitions Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The Club Handicap Champion will be the player with the best net score after 36 holes. Prizes will be awarded for 1 st to 10 th place. In the event of a tie there will be a play off over the 16 th, 17th and 18 th holes (stroke play rules will still apply). If the score remains the same after these holes, a sudden death play-off will be made over the 18 th hole until there is a winner. The Club Handicap Champion will qualify for the Player of the Year final. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but no later than three days after the day of the competition Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 1 per entrant will be retained for Club funds. Replica trophies will be purchased from Club Funds. The balance of entry fees for each competition will be the available funds for prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded for the following: i. 1st Replica & Voucher ii. 2 nd Replica & Voucher iii. 3 rd Replica & Voucher iv. 4 th 10 th Voucher 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 30 of 104

31 Prize money will be awarded as follows: - 1 st Place20% 2 nd Place 18% 3 rd Place 15% 4 th Place 12% 5 th Place 10% 6 th Place 8% 7 th Place 6% 8 th Place 5% 9 th Place 4% 10 th Place 2% As soon as the Competitions Committee has ratified the competition result, prize vouchers will be presented Trophies The overall winner will be presented with the Handicap Championship Trophy. The Trophy for this competition will be awarded at the end of the competition including the prize vouchers. The Trophy will be re-presented on Presentation Evening along with a replica for the Handicap Champion, 2 nd and 3 rd places Plate Competition On Sunday all players in the Club Handicap Championship will be invited to take part in the Plate Competition under the following conditions:- 1 optional entry fee Qualification players more than 10 shots off the lead in the Handicap Competition Only open to Players in the Club Handicap Competition All entry fees will be distributed as prizes Distribution of prize money Entrants st prize only 100% Entrants st & 2 nd prizes 66% and 34% Entrants st, 2 nd & 3rd prizes 50%, 30% & 20% Entrants st to 4 th prizes 33%, 27%, 22% &18% A small appropriate Trophy will be awarded to the winner to be purchased by the Club Captain. These prizes will be awarded during the Presentation Ceremony at the end of the Club Championship. The handicap players will be re-drawn in reverse seeded order after all players have completed their first round. This will be published as soon as is practically possible on Master Scoreboard. It will be the player s responsibility to check their tee times. Players not reporting for Day 2 will be disqualified from entering all competitions for a period of 32 days after the competition has finished. o o o Players must report to the starter/1 st tee 5 minutes prior to play Late arrivals on the tee will receive a two-stroke penalty Failure to complete the first day round will automatically disqualify the player from the second round All players on registering prior to play on day one must leave a telephone number they can be contacted on should their tee time alter due to circumstances beyond the committee s control on day 2. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 31 of 104

32 12 International Match - Quaich presented by Mr John Kelly 12.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 hole Individual Stableford Competition. Teams to comprise of players representing: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Rest of the World. Each Four Ball to consist of a member of each team. Men will play from the White and ladies from the Red. To be played on a Saturday in June/July as decided by the Competitions Committee Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card Draw Procedure The Duty Member and Captains from each team to arrange order of play Entry Fee Free of Charge Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number Entry Procedure Anyone wishing to play must enter their name and contact details on the competition entry sheet in the Club Shop. Players must also indicate which team they wish to represent Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be appointed Duty Member to oversee the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone Social Event A Social Event can be organised by the Duty member if required Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running, administration and rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 32 of 104

33 Results The result of the International Match will be announced at the end of play Trophy Mr John Kelly or his representative will be invited by the Club Captain or Duty Member to present the Quaich to the winning Captain and Team. THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IS A QUALIFYING EVENT 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 33 of 104

34 13 Friendship Trophy Presented by Tony Bristow and Jane Fox 13.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 holes pairs, better ball stableford shotgun start. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. To be played on a weekend as near to 3 rd July as possible Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be 90% of each players handicap Draw Procedure The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting times with other competitors or to change their starting time if there is a withdrawal Entry Fee Entry fee 6.00 per pair must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls) For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with an adult Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change a team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. The maximum number allowed to play during the event will be as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet Results The result for this competition will be announced after play. Players must either be present or to have notified the duty member of their non-attendance. Any players who are not present at the prize giving and have not informed the Duty Member will have their prize awarded to the next placed pair Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Post entry and withdrawal sheets six weeks before the event. Collate a reserve list of late entrants and arrange for vacant positions created by withdrawals to be filled - first late entrant fills first withdrawal slot. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 34 of 104

35 Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 20% of entry fees will be retained for club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded as follows: Trophies 1 st to 4 th place: Glassware is recommended but is solely at the discretion of the Competitions Committee. The overall winners will receive the Friendship Trophy, which will be presented immediately after the results have been ratified. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 35 of 104

36 14 Summer Scramble 14.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 hole Texas Scramble or Florida variation - see Appendix H for rules. This is a seeded draw or unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, shotgun start. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. Suitable weekend in August each year Stroke Allowance See appendix H Draw Procedure Seeded draw - see appendix J for draw procedure. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise at least two men. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. The Committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 108 members. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls) Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw Wednesday for Saturday and Thursday for Sunday. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first serve basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00-08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 36 of 104

37 Results The winners will be the team with the lowest net score. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 10% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available for prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded for the following: Teams 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Glassware is recommended but is solely at the discretion of the Competitions Committee Trophies There are no trophies for this competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 37 of 104

38 15 Stewart Wright Salver Presented by Jim Stewart & Mara Wright 15.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 Hole Mixed Foursomes stroke play. Men will drive from the first tee. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. On a Saturday as agreed by the Competitions Committee Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be 3/8 th Combined allowance Draw Procedure Players should enter as a team on the entry sheets in the Club Shop. The teams will be entered intodraw. The draw will take place on the Wednesday prior to the day of the competition. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting times with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal Entry Fee Entry fee 6.00 per team must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls) Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players/teams may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A player/team who withdraws prior to the draw will receive a refund of their entry fee. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member change a team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. Late entries i.e. entries after the draw has taken place will be place on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid on entry to the competition and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet. Fees will be refunded if there no or insufficient withdrawals for the player/team to take part. Late entries will only be allowed to play should there be a withdrawal. The maximum number allowed to play on the day will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 38 of 104

39 Results The winner will be the team with the lowest net score over 18 holes. The winner will be presented with the Stewart Wright Salver and receive replica trophies. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but not later than three days after the day of competition Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Provide a copy of the draw to the Club Shop immediately following the draw. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 10% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available for prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd places (depending on number of entries) Trophies The winners will be awarded with the Stewart Wright Salver and replica trophies or prizes as decided by the Competitions Committee. NB If Mara Wright is present, she will present the Salver. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 39 of 104

40 16 Captains Day 16.1 Competition Rules Format 18-hole competition format to be decided by the Club & Lady Captain. Players may select their playing times and partners unless a shotgun start. Other competitions may also include: Longest drive or straightest drive Nearest the pin in two (par 4s) Nearest the pin Chipping Competition Putting Competition Such competitions to be decided annually by the Captains Tees Date Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. As determined by the Competitions Committee Stroke Allowance Dependent on the chosen format Draw Procedure Players may select their playing times and playing partners subject to availability of tee times and depending on the competition played on the day decided by the Captains unless a shotgun start Entry Fee Entry fee of 5 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements This competition is open to 5 or 7-day members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate at registration. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult Entry Procedure Players should enter their names onto the entry sheet in the Club Shop. Players entering will be required to register prior to teeing off Duty Member Results A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. Prizes will be awarded as follows: To the overall winner(s) which will be presented by the Captains. Other prizes as appropriate based on the format for the day as determined by the Captains. In the event of tie, the count back system will be used. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 40 of 104

41 Other All players will receive a programme of the day and a voucher to receive a free drink courtesy of Overstone Park Responsibilities Competitions Committee Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the appropriate presentation. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Prepare cards with names, competition, date and starting tee for all players. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Organise, promote and advertise the evening social event if required. Organise fundraising event(s) if required dependant on the Club and Lady Captains requirements for the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Club Shop Post entry and withdrawal sheets eight weeks before the event. Collate a reserve list of late entrants and arrange for vacant positions created by withdrawals to be filled - first late entrant fills first withdrawal slot. Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee Club Captains Organise sponsorship and prizes Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Any surplus of funds after prizes have been purchased will be paid into the Captains Charity. There is also a payment made from member s funds by the Committee and donated to the Captain s Charity of Prizes The prizes will be awarded as follows: Overall Winner Prize Other prizes as may be appropriate as determined by the Captains. Prizes will be awarded on the day by the club Captains Trophies There are no trophies for this competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 41 of 104

42 17 Stuart Kennedy Team Pressureball Stableford 17.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date Players may enter their own team of four players. It is a shotgun start, and team stableford. The pressure ball will be used by each player in turn and will double any points scored. All four scores will count towards the team score. The pressure ball will be used by the lowest handicap on the 1 st hole, next lowest handicap on the next hole and so on. Repeat the order of this usage throughout the competition. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. Suitable weekend in September or October each year Stroke Allowance Full handicap allowance Draw Procedure A maximum of 2 juniors can play in any one team. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting tees e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition Entry Fee Entry fee of per team of four persons must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet. Staff members are exempt from paying the entry fee up to a maximum of 2 tees. Any member playing for the staff will be expected to pay their entry fee in the usual manner Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with a least one adult. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 108 members or 27 teams Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw Wednesday for Saturday and Thursday for Sunday. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid when entering names on the reserve list and must supply a contact telephone number. Failure to supply this information will result in exclusion from the competition. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00-08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 42 of 104

43 Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The winners will be the team with the highest number of Stableford points. Prizes will be awarded for 1 st, 2nd and 3 rd placed teams only. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) The running and administration of the competition (b) The rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Any balance of the entry fee and any money raised from the raffle will be donated to Course Manager for the purchase of tree, shrubs, wild flowers etc. or items that will enhance the appearance of the course for members and visitors alike. The Course Manager will inform the Members Management Committee how the funds have been spent Prizes Prizes will be awarded for the following: 1 st Team Clothing and Trophy 2 nd Team Clothing 3 rd Team Clothing 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 43 of 104

44 18 Medal Winners Salver 18.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18-hole Medal stroke play. This competition is only open to full 7-day members who have won a weekend monthly medal competition in Divisions 1, 2, 3 and Ladies during the past year. This competition runs from 1 st September one year to 31 st August the following year. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. Suitable weekend in October Stroke Allowance Full allowance Draw Procedure Players will be drawn at random. Players may not choose their own tee times. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will take place on the Wednesday prior to the day of the competition Entry Fee Entry is free of charge Entry Requirements This competition is only open to full club members who have won a monthly medal competition during the past year. (September to August) This does not include midweek medals Entry Procedure A nominated member of the Competitions Committee will invite Club Monthly Medal winners informing them of the date, time and rules for this event, giving adequate notice. Players invited to enter must reply one week prior to the competition. Entry after the draw will only be allowed with the agreement of the Club Captain Duty Member Results A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. The winner will be the player with the lowest net score and will be presented with the Medal Winners Salver. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. Results will be posted as soon as they have been ratified by a member of the Competitions Committee but not later than three days after the day of competition Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Carry out the draw prior to the day of the competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 44 of 104

45 Provide a copy of the draw to the Club Shop immediately following the draw. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of trophy on Presentation Evening Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds A replica trophy will be purchased from Club Funds Trophies The winner will be presented with the Medal Winners Salver and be awarded a replica salver. It is the responsibility of the Club Captain to purchase these replicas. The Club Captain is responsible for purchasing the medals/trophies/gifts in preparation for the competition. The Honorary Secretary will supply a list of the winners at the end of August. The Medal Winners Salver will be presented on the day by either the Club or Ladies Captain or if unavailable a member of the Competitions Committee. Medals will also be presented to all monthly medal and midweek winners if present. The trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 45 of 104

46 19 Daily Mail Foursomes 19.1 Competition Rules Format This competition will adhere to the rules as published yearly by the Daily Mail. 18-hole Stableford competition This competition is open to both male and female competitors but teams must be of the same gender Tees Play will be from the White Tees (or Yellow if the White Tees have been removed) for men and Red Tees for ladies Stroke Allowance The number of strokes given will be ½ of the combined allowance of the players handicaps Draw Procedure Each pair will enter a random draw for play. Any players entering singularly will be paired up on a first come first served basis. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw Entry Fee Entry fee of 6.00 per pair must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When entering competitions up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change his team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. The maximum number allowed to play during the event will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet Duty Member A member of the Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The result will be announced on the day and the winning men s pair and ladies pair will go forward to represent Overstone Park in the following rounds as published by the Daily Mail Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure that a member of the Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any issues. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 46 of 104

47 (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 20% of remaining entry fees will be retained for club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes Prizes Mens Competition Depending on the number of entrants the 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th place members will each receive vouchers from Overstone Park Club Shop. The percentage for prizes will be 30%, 25%, 20%, 15% and 10%. Ladies Competition Prizes will be dependent on the number of entries and decided by the Ladies Committee. DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES qualifier for both Men and Ladies 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 47 of 104

48 20 Player of the Year 20.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date Singles Knockout Match play. Each match must start from the 1 st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. The competition will be played during September/October /November. The final will be played at least 7 days before Presentation Evening. The final pair must notify the Competitions Committee on the date they will play the final so that a referee can be appointed to referee the match. Should the players not be able to agree on a time to play the final, the start time will be 10:00 a.m. on the day Stroke Allowance The number of strokes to be conceded will be full difference between the players handicaps. Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot to be added to/taken from the shots conceded. The SSS adjustment shot is to be added/deducted after the calculation of the number of shots conceded. All strokes to be taken from the men s card Draw Procedure Players will be drawn at random. The draw will take place at the beginning of the season using the title of each competition in the draw Entry Fee There is no entry fee for this competition Entry Requirements The 16 players to qualify for this event are: i. Club Champion ii. Ladies Champion iii. Winner of the Daro Cup iv. Winners of the Wright Trophy (2) v. Handicap Champion vi. Captains Trophy Winner vii. Kimberley Trophy Winner viii. Junior Champion ix. Order of Merit: - Winners of Division 1, 2, 3 and Ladies Division Winner x. Medal Winners Salver xi. OOM Pairs (2) If a player has qualified in more than one of the above events, the runner up of the player's second event will be included. The priority of each event is as shown above e.g. if a player wins the Daro Cup and the Handicap Championship then the runner up of the Handicap Competition will qualify for the competition. Should a player qualify from both a major event and the Order of Merit, the next player to qualify will be taken from the appropriate Order of Merit. Should a 2 nd placed player already have qualified for the event the Competitions Committee will decide on the player to go forward into the competition Entry Procedure Qualifiers will be invited to play in the competition by the Honorary Secretary. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 48 of 104

49 Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be appointed as Duty Member for this event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. A referee will be required for the final and will be either the Club Professional or Competitions Committee Chairman. If neither is available, a selected representative from the Competitions Committee will fulfil this role Results Other It is the responsibility of the winner of each round to enter the result on the draw sheet prior to the closing date of each round. Results not entered by the closing date of each round will result in disqualification of both players. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1 st hole. The closing date for each round will be Sunday. Both players have equal responsibility in organising dates. Reasonable dates must be offered by both sides for playing each round. Any player unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member of the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of both players. All matches must be completed within the time limits of each round as determined by the Competitions Committee. No extensions will be allowed Responsibilities Competitions Committee Inform the qualifiers of the date, time and rules for this event, giving adequate notice. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw. Ensure a referee is available for the final Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Prizes Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions. The winner and runner up will receive replica trophies funded out of club funds. The trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 49 of 104

50 21 Hangover Bowl 21.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date This is a match play event between the Captains and Vice-Captains teams over 18 holes. The format will be similar to the Ryder Cup or as decided by the Captains. Men will play from the White Tees or Yellow if the Whites have been removed, ladies from the Red Tees. The day following Presentation Evening Stroke Allowance Stroke Allowances Singles Matches Full difference Foursomes/Greensomes 3/8 th difference of combined handicaps 4 Ball Better Ball 90% of the difference from the lowest handicap Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot to be added to/taken from the shots conceded. The SSS adjustment shot is to be added/deducted after the calculation of the number of shots conceded. All strokes to be taken from the Men's card Draw Procedure Players will elect which team they wish to represent. The Captains and Vice-Captains may alter a player s team to balance the number of players representing each side. The Captains and Vice-Captains will select the playing order of their respective teams and the format for each match to be played Entry Fee There is no entry fee Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls) Entry Procedure Players to sign the entry sheet under the team they wish to represent Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results Each team will be awarded points for each match as follows: - Win = 1 point Half = ½ point Loss = 0 points The winners will be the team with the highest number of points and will be presented with the Hangover Bowl. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 50 of 104

51 21.2 Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Advertise the event 8 weeks prior to the competition. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition, collate all results and prepare them for the presentation Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) The running and administration of the competition. (b) The rules of the competition. (c) Rules of Golf about the competition. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Prizes Not applicable. Not applicable Trophies The winning team will be presented with the Hangover Bowl. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 51 of 104

52 22 Autumn Scramble 22.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date For 18 hole Texas Scramble or Florida Variation see Appendix H for rules. The format for the competition will be decided by the Competitions Committee at the September meeting and prior to the entry sheets being put into the competitions folder. This is a seeded draw or unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, shotgun start. Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. Suitable weekend in November each year Stroke Allowance See appendix H Draw Procedure Seeded draw - see appendix J for draw procedure. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise of at least two men. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place, players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Entry will be limited to a maximum of 108 members. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls) Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list, a refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00-08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 52 of 104

53 Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list Duty Member Results A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. The winners will be the team with the lowest net score. Prizes dependant on entry numbers will be awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd teams only. The Competitions Committee will decide the theme for prizes. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 10% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available for prizes Prizes Depending on the number of entries, prizes will be awarded for the following: Team 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Prizes to be decided by the Committee. There are no trophies for this competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 53 of 104

54 23 Christmas Spirits Shotgun Stableford 23.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 hole team stableford competition. This is a seeded draw or unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, best three stableford scores to count on each hole, one card per team to be marked. Nearest the pin: - One prize per hole irrespective of gender. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. Suitable weekend in November each year Stroke Allowance Full allowance Draw Procedure Seeded draw - see appendix J for draw procedure. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise of at least two men. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting tees e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing each match up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 108 members Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw, a refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first comes first serve basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00-08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 54 of 104

55 Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The winners will be the team with the highest stableford score. Prizes will be awarded for 1 st to 5th place and for the nearest the pin competition on the par 3 s. The theme for prizes is to be alcohol. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 10% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available for prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the following: Teams Nearest the pin 1 st to 5 th one prize per hole on the par 3 s irrespective of gender. Theme for prizes to be alcohol. N.B Due to the nature of the prizes (alcohol), Juniors in a winning team will receive a club shop voucher Trophies There are no trophies for this competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 55 of 104

56 24 Christmas Presents Scramble and Captains Drive In 24.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 Hole Texas Scramble or Florida variation, see Appendix H for rules. This is a seeded draw or unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, shotgun start. Outgoing Captains putt out on the 18 th green followed by the incoming Captains Drive In on the 1 st tee. Men will play from the White Tees (or Yellow if the White Tees have been removed), ladies from the Red Tees. Suitable weekend in December each year Stroke Allowance See appendix H Draw Procedure Seeded draw - see appendix J for draw procedure. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Captains and Past Captains will play together from the first tee. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise of at least two men. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place, players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting tees e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition Entry Fee Entry fee 5.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. Players with a Non-Competitive handicap on the closing date prior to the draw of the competition will not be allowed to play. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Entry will be limited to a maximum of 108 members. NB 5 and 7 day members are allowed to play in this competition Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first serve basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list and a refund will be given if no place becomes available. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 56 of 104

57 08:00-08:45 Registration 09:00 Captains Putt Out and Drive In 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list Duty Member A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The winners will be the team with the lowest net score. Prizes will be awarded for 1 st to 4 th teams only. The theme for prizes will be Christmas Hampers. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Captains and Vice Captains Responsibilities Display prizes on the morning of the event. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day. Incoming Captains present their Vice Captains to the members. Captains present a club jumper to the incoming Captains. Incoming Captains present a gift to the Outgoing Captains Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds There will be no retention of member s entry fees for this competition. All entry fees will be spent on prizes Prizes Prizes to be decided by the Captains will be awarded for the following: - Team Prizes 1 st to 4 th place Christmas Presents Trophies There are no trophies for this competition 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 57 of 104

58 25 MENS and LADIES Order of Merit for Both Weekend and Midweek competitions 25.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date This competition is based on a league in which competitors receive points based on their Monthly Medal results from September to the following August each year. Each player s best six scores will count and the winner will be the competitor with the greatest number of points. In the event of a tie following the August medal the winner shall be the person with the most wins. If there is still a tie the winner will be the person with the most 2nd places and so on down to 10th place finishes. If there is still a tie the winner will be the person with the most discarded wins and so on down to discarded 10th places. Should there still be a tie, there will be a playoff over a medal round using full handicap allowance. If the score remains equal after 18 holes the winner will be decided by sudden death starting on the 1st hole and continuing until a person wins. Points will be awarded in each of the appropriate categories for each Monthly Medal as follows; 1 st 10 points 2 nd 9 points 3 rd 8 points and so on until 10 th place 1 point Categories for the Men s competition are: Division 1 - handicap 0-12 Division 2 - handicap Division 3 - handicap Category for the Ladies competition: Open to all - handicap 0-36 Players will remain in the division that they started in throughout the competition. Monthly medals that are deemed to be non-qualifying for handicap purposes (e.g. played over less than 18 holes) will still qualify for the awarding of points towards an individual Order of Merit total. Men will play from the White Tees or if unavailable the Yellow. Ladies will play from the Red Tees. September Monthly Medal to the following August Monthly Medal Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card. In the event of the competition being played over less than 18 holes, the event will be declared a non-qualifying competition and handicap allowances will be reduced pro-rata to the number of holes played i.e. 16 holes played handicap allowance 16/18 th of full allowance Draw Procedure As per Monthly Medal Entry Fee Free of Charge Entry Requirements As per Monthly Medal Entry Procedure Automatic entry to all Monthly Medal Competitors. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 58 of 104

59 Duty Member Any queries regarding the Order of Merit must be directed to the Competitions Committee Responsibilities Competitions Committee Ensure a member of the Competitions Committee is chosen as Duty Member prior to start of the competition. Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the presentation Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competition Rules Book. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Availability can be by telephone. Display all results on the notice board within 1 week of each Medal. Verify the points allocated to each player after each Monthly Medal are correct. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Prizes Entry is free of charge. Replica trophies will be purchased from medal entry funds. The winner of each category in the weekend Men s Order of Merit will qualify for the Player of the Year. The winner of the Ladies Order of Merit will qualify for the Player of the Year. The midweek OOM is a combined competition and will not qualify for the Player of the Year competition Trophies The winner in each category of both the weekend and midweek competitions will win a replica trophy. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 59 of 104

60 26 Captain-Pro Challenge 26.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date 18 hole Four Ball Better Ball Match Play. Each match must start from the 1 st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions. Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. As agreed by the Club Captain and Club Professional Stroke Allowance The number of strokes to be conceded will be 90% of the difference between the player's handicaps. Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot to be added to/taken away from the shots conceded after the calculation. All strokes to be taken from the Men's card Draw Procedure Players sign up against an available date of their choice Entry Fee Entry fee per team must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry may result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate players must be full members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, each match up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have a handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls) Entry Procedure Players to choose one of the available dates on the sheet provided. Players may not sign up for more than one date Duty Member The Duty Member for this competition will be the Club Captain who will be familiar with the rules of this competition. He will also resolve competitors queries. The Club Captain and the Club Professional can decide how many players to invite to the Shoot Out. The winner of the Shoot Out will receive a trophy and voucher Results The Club Captain and the Club Professional can decide how many players to invite to the Shoot Out Responsibilities Competitions Committee Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the presentation. Post entry and withdrawal sheets for this Competition by the end of January Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds All entry funds to be donated to Captains Charity. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 60 of 104

61 27 Captain-Pro Shoot Out 27.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date The players will compete in a 9-hole sudden death play-off. The player with the worst net score on each hole will be eliminated. If more than 10 players commenced the competition, then more than one player may be eliminated on a hole to ensure that only two players remain for the final hole. In the event of two or more players having the same worst score, these players will compete to stay in the competition by playing one shot from on or around the green as selected by the referee. The player furthest from the hole will be eliminated. The referee may choose one of the following options for a shot around the green: i. a putt ii. a chip iii. a bunker shot Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. The competition will take place in September Stroke Allowance Handicap will be full allowance to all players. Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot. All strokes to be taken from the Men's card Draw Procedure Players tee off in ascending handicap order on the 1 st tee only. From then on lowest score first etc Entry Fee There will not be an entry fee for this competition Entry Requirements The Club Captain and the Club Professional can decide how many participants from the Captain/Pro Challenge can be invited to take part. 5 Day Members can play in the Shoot Out but their Challenge Match can only be played midweek Entry Procedure The Club Captain will notify the qualifying players Duty Member Results A referee will be required for this event and will be either the Club Professional or Club Captain. If neither is available a selected representative from the Competitions Committee will fulfil this role. The winner of the competition will be the player who has not been eliminated after nine holes. Results will be announced immediately following completion of the competition. The winners will receive a trophy for the Shoot Out but not for the Pro Challenge. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 61 of 104

62 27.2 Responsibilities Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Club Shop Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee Club Captain Invite the qualifying teams Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds The funds from the Captain Pro Challenge entry fees will be donated to the Captains Charity. Replica trophy to be purchased from Club funds Trophies The winner will be presented with the competition trophy and a replica trophy. The value of this trophy will not exceed :57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 62 of 104

63 28 Men's Scratch Knockout 28.1 Competition Rules Format Tees Date Singles Knockout Match play. Each match must start from the 1 st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions. Men will play from the White Tees. Matches in each round will be played by pre-determined dates as declared by the Competitions Committee Stroke Allowance There is no stroke allowance Draw Procedure 16 players will be seeded for this event. The seedings are based on the players position in the Club Scratch Championship i.e. the entrant who was highest placed in the Club Scratch Championship, will be seeded number 1, the 2 nd highest seeded number 2 and so on. The draw will take place on the date nominated by the Competitions Committee. Players who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw Entry Fee Entry free to the first 16 players from the Club Scratch Championships Entry Requirements To participate players must be full members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw Duty Member Results Other A member of the Men s Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. It is the responsibility of the winner of each round to enter the result on the draw sheet prior to the closing date of each round. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1 st hole. Matches will be played by the dates set by the Competitions Committee Responsibilities Competitions Committee Advertise and display posters six weeks before the event. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 63 of 104

64 Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw immediately after Club Championships. Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the presentation Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Competitions Committee Display the draw sheet on the notice board as soon as is possible after the draw showing competition times for each round as shown in the club diary for the relevant year Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds Replicas will be purchased from Club funds Prizes Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: 1 st Replica 2 nd Replica Trophies The winner will be presented with the Competition Trophy and will receive a replica trophy The runner up will win a replica trophy. The trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 64 of 104

65 29 Mixed Summer Greensomes Competition 29.1 Competition Rules Format Match play mixed Greensomes Tees Date Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees. The competition will be played from April to September respectively Stroke Allowance The number of strokes given will be 3/8 th of the difference of the combined allowance between the players handicaps. All strokes to be taken from the Men s card Draw Procedure Matches will be drawn at random. Any players entering singly will be paired upon a first come first served basis. Juniors may enter the competition but must be paired with an adult player Entry Fee Entry fee 6.00 per team (1 man and 1 lady) must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Box in the envelopes provided Entry Requirements To participate, players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing each match up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate or supply their CDH number Only full members of Overstone Park may play in this competition Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change his/her team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. The maximum number allowed to play during the event will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet Duty Member Both Competitions will be organised by the Ladies Committee. A member of the Ladies Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results It is the responsibility of the winners of each match to enter the result on the draw sheet prior to the closing date for each round. Results not entered by the closing date will result in disqualification of both teams Other Both teams have equal responsibility for organising dates. Both sides for playing each match within the time limits must offer reasonable dates. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 65 of 104

66 Any team unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member for the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. All matches must be completed within the time limits as determined by the Committee. Failure to comply with any of these points may result in disqualification of one or both teams. The Duty Member on the day, acting with the authority of the Competitions Committee, reserves the right to amend the rules in extenuating circumstances such as extreme weather conditions Responsibilities Ladies Committee Ensure that a member of the Ladies Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw. Ensure that a referee is available for the final if required Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 20% to be retained for club funds Trophies The winners of each competition will receive replica trophies. The trophies will be presented at Presentation Evening. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 66 of 104

67 30 Ladies Spring Trophy and Spring Bowl - Donated by Mrs Rosemary Scott 30.1 Competition Rules 30.2 Format 30.3 Tees 30.4 Date 18-hole stroke play competition to be randomly drawn & played in two divisions: 0 20 handicaps will play for the Spring Trophy handicaps will play for the Spring Bowl. There will be a maximum of three players per tee time, where possible subject to entry numbers. N.B. This competition is a qualifier for both handicaps and the ladies Order of Merit. Ladies will play from the Red Tees. To be played on the first available weekend in April Stroke Allowance Full handicap allowance Draw Procedure The Ladies Competitions Secretary and the Lady Captain or their nominees will make the draw Entry Fee Entry fee of 5.00 with effect from April Must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Box in the envelopes provided Entry Requirements To participate, ladies and junior girls must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. (Max 36) 30.9 Entry Procedure Results Entries will close on the Wednesday before the competition. Poster to be displayed on the ladies notice board and in the Club Shop at least six weeks prior to the competition. Players may withdraw from the competition before the draw and will be given a full refund. A reserve may replace a person who has withdrawn only in the allotted tee time. Ladies should register at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the competition for the scorecards to be issued. Failure to do so without informing the Lady Captain may result in the lady being left out of the competition. The Ladies Competition Secretary plus a committee member or her nominee shall open and set up the computer to enter the scores, checking all cards for accuracy, signatures and handicap. Alternatively, the Ladies Competition secretary or her nominee should collect scorecards and the results collated for Spring Trophy and Spring Bowl. The Lady Captain will make the presentation to the winners during tea, which follows the competition Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds - The club will retain 10% of entry fees Prizes 1st Prizes will be glassware along with vouchers of the Lady Captains choice awarded as follows: a. Spring Trophy, Winner, second and third (according to entry) b. Spring Bowl, winner, second, third ( according to entry) 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 67 of 104

68 Trophies Trophies will be awarded at the Lady s post-competition dinner. 31 Ladies Autumn Trophy - The Atalaya Cup Donated by Mrs Shirley Purvis 31.1 Competition Rules 31.2 Format 31.3 Tees 31.4 Date 18 hole Individual Stableford. Ladies will play from the Red Tees. To be played on a weekend as near as possible to Remembrance Sunday Stroke Allowance Full handicap allowance Draw Procedure This is a drawn competition and will be played in 2, 3 or 4 balls dependant on numbers. Once the draw has taken place competitors may not exchange groups. In the event of a withdrawal a reserve may be substituted. The draw will take place on the Wednesday prior to the competition by the Ladies Competitions Secretary and the Lady Captain or their nominees and will be entered onto Masterscoreboard Entry Fee Entry fee of Effective November The entry fee must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay before the draw of the competition may result in being excluded from the competition Entry Requirements Players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap held at Overstone Park Golf Club (max 36). The only exception is if he/she is entering a stableford event, which then go towards their handicap becoming competition, however they are unable to win prizes Entry Procedure Entry sheet/poster to be displayed on the ladies notice board at least six weeks prior to the competition. Entries will close on the Wednesday before the competition. Players may withdraw before the draw and will be given a full refund. A reserve may replace a person who has withdrawn only in the allotted tee time Responsibilities Other The Ladies Competition Secretary or her representative/nominee shall open and set up the computer for the competition. Alternatively, a nominee shall collect and check all the scorecards for accuracy, signature and handicap. Advertise and display poster and entry sheets 6 weeks before the event. Ensure that the requirements checklist is complete and if a duty member is allocated they are aware of the relevant tasks, Appendix A 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 68 of 104

69 31.12 Results Once the results have been collated the Ladies Competition Secretary or nominated person(s) will pass the winning cards to the Lady Captain for prize giving. The presentation will take place at the tea, which follows the competition Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds - The club will retain 10% of entry fees Prizes The winner will be presented with the Autumn Trophy along with vouchers of the Lady Captains choice awarded As follows: 1 st, 2ndand 3 rd place prizes dependant on entry numbers Trophies The Atalaya Trophy will be presented to the winner at the post competition dinner. There will be no runner up or Handicap Trophy presented. The Breakthrough Cancer Brooch is also presented to the winner of the September medal, or the medal closet to that if the September medal is cancelled 33 The Wheeler Cup - Donated by Mark Wheeler 33.1 Competition Rules 33.2 Format 18 hole Greensomes Stableford competition. Each match must start from the 1 st tee. Maximum individual handicap of Tees Play will be from the White Tees Date The competition will be played annually during September each year or on any other date set by the Men s Committee Stroke Allowance The number of strokes given will be 3/8 of the combined allowance of the player s handicaps Draw Procedure Each pair will enter a random draw. Any players entering singularly will be paired up on a first come first served basis Entry Fee Entry fee of 2.50 ( 5.00 per pair) must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet Entry Requirements To participate entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When entering competitions up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Male juniors with a handicap of 28 or less are eligible to enter Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change his team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 69 of 104

70 The maximum number allowed to play during the event will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet. Late entries will only be allowed to play should there be a withdrawal Duty Member A member of the Men s Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results The results will be announced on the day by a member of the Men s Committee usually the Vice Captain Responsibilities Men s Committee Ensure that a member of the Men s Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any issues. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L in the Competition Manual for Duty Member s actions. Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event. Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee. Post entry and withdrawal sheets 6 weeks before the event Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 10% of the entry fees will be donated to Club Funds to cover the annual cost of engraving the Trophy. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes Prizes Prizes will depend on the number of entries as follows: st (100%) st (66% or 2/3 of the fund) 2 nd (33% or 1/3 of the fund) st (50%) 2 nd (30%) 3 rd (20%) The above prizes will be in the form of vouchers from Overstone Park Club Shop. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee, prize vouchers will be available from the Club Shop Trophy The overall winners will be presented with the Wheeler Cup. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 70 of 104

71 34 Christmas Mixed Competition 34.1 Competition Rules 34.2 Format 34.3 Tees 34.4 Date 18-hole competition format to be decided by the Ladies Committee. Men will play from the White Tees, (or Yellow Tees if White are not available). Ladies from the Red Tees. As determined by the Ladies Committee Stroke Allowance Dependant of the chosen format Draw Procedure The Ladies Competitions Secretary and the Lady Captain or their nominee will make the draw on the Wednesday or Thursday prior to the competition. Each pair will enter a random draw Entry Fee Entry fee 4.00 per pair to be paid to the Ladies Treasurer via the club shop Entry Requirements To participate in this competition, players must be 7 day members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap Entry Procedure Entries will close on the Wednesday prior to the competition. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change his/her team member after the draw Duty Member A member of the Ladies committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results & Prizes Results will be announced on the day. Dependent on entry numbers, 1 st, 2nd and 3 rd places shall be awarded prizes Responsibilities The Ladies Committee will: Advertise and display the poster and entry sheets 5 weeks before the event. Ensure that a Duty Member is allocated and aware of relevant tasks. Ensure competition requirement check list is followed and completed. Carry out registration and draw. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation which follows the competition. Ensure an appropriate person is available to make the presentation Dispersal of Entry Funds The Ladies Committee will use all the entry funds to buy prizes. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 71 of 104

72 35. Overstone Park Seniors Eclectic Objective of the Competition The objective is to achieve the best gross score on each of the 18 holes at Overstone Park during the time scale of the Eclectic competition Number of Competitions Two competitions will be run each season. For a competition to be considered to have been completed a minimum of 6 playing days must be available to competitors. The Autumn eclectic will run from the 1 st Wednesday in November to the 2 nd Wednesday in January of the following year. The Winter eclectic will run from the 3 rd Wednesday in January to the 4 th Wednesday in March Calculation of the Eclectic Net Score For each player rounded to 2 decimal places - (Gross sum of the 18 holes) minus ½ of the players CONGU handicap at the close of the competition Eligible Cards Only cards played from the Wednesday random draw are eligible and then only if all 18 holes of the Overstone course are playable. Each card must be countersigned by an eligible marker playing on that day. If it is not possible to achieve 6 qualifying cards within the duration of the competition but 9-holes competitions have been played, then these cards will count as valid Entry Fee 2.50 per competition to be paid to the Senior Section Competitions Treasurer before the start of each competition Allocation of Vouchers Entry fee to be split between the two divisions based upon the number of players in each Division: First - 50% Second - 30% Third-20% Allocation of Divisions The formation of each Division will be decided after two Wednesdays have been played in each competition. Each competitor s playing handicap will be listed at the start of each competition. This list will be sorted by CONGU handicap and the players split into two divisions. Where there is more than one player of the same handicap at the split, then exact handicaps will be used. If 2 players have exactly the same handicaps then the player that has had a lower handicap more recently will be placed in the higher division Once allocated to a division for that competition, a player will remain in that division despite changes to handicap as a result of participating in other Club Handicap competitions Publication of Results These will be posted on the Seniors Notice board in the Mens Golf Changing room and a copy posted on the Senior s web site under the Competitions page. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 72 of 104

73 36 Seniors Monthly Medal (drawn) 36.1 Competition Rules Format 18 hole individual stroke play Tees Play will be from the White Tees whenever available and otherwise from yellow tees. When temporary tees are in use, or the course is reduced due to adverse weather, the Seniors Committee will decide in advance whether the competition should be played or re-scheduled. (see below) Date Medals will be programmed for the first Wednesday of each month from November to September but may occasionally be programmed on alternative Wednesday where other events conflict. If 2 or more Competitions are lost due to weather the event will, where practicable, be re-scheduled later in the year on the last Wednesday of any month and will replace the Seniors Yellow Tee Stableford Competition. Senior members will be given at least 6 weeks notice of any re-arranged dates. The decision of the Seniors Committee is final regarding the dates for re-arranged Competitions Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full handicap Entry and Draw Procedure To enter members must write their name clearly on the entry sheet which will be placed on the Seniors noticeboard well in advance of the event Players will be drawn at random. Players may not choose their own tee times or playing partners. Once the draw has taken place players may not exchange tee times with other competitors or change their tee time if there is a withdrawal, without the prior agreement of the competition organiser. The duty member may amend players tee times to facilitate the smooth running of the event. The draw will take place and be published at least 5 days before the play date. Once the draw has taken place members who have not entered but wish to take part, must add their names to the draw sheet in the Club Shop as reserves, at which time they must pay the entry fee and await notification by the Duty Member if a tee time has become available. Refunds will be given if the reserve player does not get a tee time. All groups will normally be 3 balls but, in Winter months when there are limited tee times the Competition may be played in 4-balls to facilitate the event at the discretion of the organiser. For the last event of the season players will play in the order in which they sit in the OOM table. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw and placed on the reserve list Entry Fee The fee of 3.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Seniors box in the envelopes provided. Any member who does not pay or show on the day will be disqualified for a month and 1 day (i.e. the next Medal) as per the club rules Entry Requirements To participate in the Seniors Medal Competitions players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, paid up members of the Seniors group and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. Players with a noncompetition handicap cannot enter any monthly medal. Member whose handicap is held at another club may be required to prove his handicap to the Competition organiser or Duty Member Withdrawal Procedure Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw by notifying the Competition Organiser or removing their name from the entry sheet; entry fees will be refunded. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be refunded 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 73 of 104

74 Duty Member The Competition Organiser (or his deputy) will act as Duty Member for this Competition and will be responsible for realigning the draw the day before the play date (and in exceptional circumstance after play has commenced on the day) to facilitate the smooth running of the Competition. The Duty member or his deputy will be on duty during the event to address issues and deal with queries Inclement Weather during play Once play has commenced all competitors are expected to complete their round. Players may make their own personal choice to finish their round early in inclement weather but the scores of other competitors will remain valid unless the competition is abandoned. If the course is declared unplayable by the Green-staff or closed due to lightening or other reasons the Organiser and/or Duty Member will consider whether the course may become playable within a reasonable time in accordance with R&A Rule 6-8. If it is considered that the course will remain unplayable, play will be abandoned in accordance with Rule 33-2d(1) In the absence of appropriate Green-staff the Organiser and/or Duty Member may cancel the Competition when again Rule 33-2d(1) will apply Results Scores for the day are calculated from a starting position of 20 points for each player. The Competition Standard Scratch Score is then added, and the players net score deducted, leaving a point total for the event. eg; 20 plus 72 (CSS) minus 74 (players net score) = 18 points The winner of each category will be the player with the lowest net score. The overall winner each month will win the Monthly Medal Award. The best SIX medal scores for the season will be aggregated to decide the OOM Trophy winner and those in prize winning positions In the event of a tie at the conclusion of the OOM, the winners trophy winner will be decided on countback. i.e. Best 5 cards - Best 4 cards Best 3 cards until a winner is determined. Prizes will be awarded for a 2's club each month. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Seniors Committee, but no later than three days after the day of the competition. In the event of a tie for the monthly medal the standard count back system will be used Responsibilities Seniors Committee Ensure that a member of the seniors committee is available as Duty Member (normally the Competition Organiser) to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone Competition Organiser Post the entry sheet on the Seniors notice board in a timely manner giving adequate opportunity for members to enter the Competition Conduct and publish the draw at least 5 days in advance of the play date and promptly return unused tee times to the Pro-Shop. Provide a copy of the draw to the Club Shop and post same on Seniors noticeboard as soon as practicable following the draw and to provide electronic copy to Seniors Administrator. To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per this document and to deal with any issues or queried relating to (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf in connection with the competition To arrange the opening of the computer for the competition to allow players to enter their scores. To remove the posted scorecards from the box, check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that cards are signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Provide copies of the results and updated OOM table as required to include for the Seniors Treasurer, the Seniors Administrator and post same to the Seniors Noticeboard Seniors Administrator Post the results to the Seniors Website 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 74 of 104

75 36.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 50p of each entry fee will be used for the 2's club prizes, and will be shared out equally to all entrants gaining a 2 on their scorecard. Note a Hole-in-One receives a double share. If there are no 2's scored, the money set aside for the 2's club will remain in the fund and be dispersed as detailed below. 20% of all remaining funds + 10 will be retained in Seniors Club funds for the purchase of medals, trophies and engraving. The balance of entry fees will be the allocated for prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: i. Division 1 handicap i. Division 2 handicap 18.5 and above Vouchers will be awarded as follows i. 2-6 players in a category 1st prize only - Voucher ii players in a category 1st & 2nd prizes - Vouchers for 66% and 34% respectively iii players in a category 1st to 3rd prizes - Vouchers for 50%, 30%, 20% iv. 26+ players 1st to 4th -Vouchers for 33%, 27%, 22%, 18% As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the senior s committee prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop Trophies Individual Monthly Medals and the OOM Trophy will be awarded at the Seniors Annual Meeting. The trophy will be re-presented to the winner at the Clubs Annual Presentations Gala. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 75 of 104

76 37 Seniors Pairs Knockout Competition Competition Rules Format The Competition will be played as a Four Ball Better Ball Pairs Match Play. Each match must start from the 1st tee of the day. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches Tees The Competition will be played from the yellow tees Dates The draw for the Pairs competition will be made in October. Matches will commence from November 1 st and will conclude by June 30 th the following year, barring exceptional circumstances. The dates for completion of each round will be published on the draw sheet. A period of eight weeks (two months) should be allowed for each round to be played. The final is played by the specified date as decided by the Seniors Committee/Duty Member Stroke Allowance 9/10 of the difference against the lowest handicap player Draw Procedure Entrants will be split into two handicap ranges and pairs will be randomly drawn, one from each range. Matches will be drawn at random. Where necessary some pairs will play a preliminary round to ensure that the competition can be played through to the final without any need for byes in the latter rounds. The draw will take place on the date advised on the entry sheet and be posted on the noticeboard by the last week of October Entry Fee The fee of 3.00 per player should be paid on entry and must be paid before the player plays any matches Entry Requirements To play in this competition you must have a current competition handicap, which must remain current throughout the duration of the competition; any entrant who allows his handicap to lapse will be excluded for the remainder of the competition Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw and a full refund will be given. Any player withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund. No new entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. Individual players may only be substituted after the draw has taken place for good reason and with the prior agreement of the Duty Member/Vice-Captain, if: (a) The team had not played its first match (b) The new team member has not already played in the competition (c) The new member must be from the same handicap range as the player he is replacing (d) The new player must immediately pay the entry fee Duty Member The organizer and duty member for this competition is normally the incoming Vice-Captain; all queries should be addressed through him Results It is the responsibility of the winners of each round to do the following: - Enter the result on the draw sheet on the senior s notice board immediately after the match is completed. If a match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1st hole and playing all holes in the normal order Handicaps given at the start of the match will remain for the sudden death play-off Other 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 76 of 104

77 Both teams have equal responsibility in organizing dates within the required time frame of each round. If agreement cannot be made the Duty Member must provide a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to reach agreement will result in disqualification of both teams. A single player may represent a team for all or part of a match. Their partner may join the match at the start of any hole but, if the players have teed off and left the teeing area he must wait until the next hole. Extensions to the time frame for any round will only be sanctioned if the match has been previously arranged. Please note, due to the extended time allowed for each round (now two months) extensions will only be permitted in the most exceptional of circumstances. The decision of the organizer will be final Responsibilities Seniors Committee To provide an entry sheet and draw date on the seniors notice board by mid - September and advise members via a general distribution . To ensure that the draw is carried out on the due date and posted on the seniors notice board by the last week in October Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competition Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition; please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds The cost of engraving the Pairs Trophy will be taken from the entry fees. All remaining funds will be paid as prizes Prizes When there are 32 entrants (16+ pairs) or more, prizes will be awarded as follows: - Winners; voucher for 50% of available funds per pair Runners Up - voucher for 30% of available funds per pair Semi-finalists Voucher for 20% of available funds per pair When there are less than 32 entrants (under 16 pairs) prizes will not be awarded to the losing semi-finalist and prize will be awarded as follows; Winners; voucher for 65% of available funds per pair Runners Up - voucher for 35% of available funds per pair Trophies The Pairs Winners Trophy will be presented at the Seniors Annual Meeting. 38 Seniors Singles Knockout Competition 38.1 Competition Rules Format Singles Match Play. Each match must start from the 1 st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches Tees Competitors will play from the White Tees. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 77 of 104

78 Date Matches will commence in April and conclude in September. The final is played by the specified date as decided by the Senior s Committee prior to the commencement of the competition Stroke Allowance The number of strokes to be conceded will be full handicap difference between the player's handicaps Draw Procedure Matches will be drawn at random. The draw will take place before 1 st April. Players who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw Entry Fee Entry fee 3.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Seniors Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided Entry Requirements To play in this competition you must have a competition handicap as a member of the Senior s Section. Players who hold their handicap at an away club will be ineligible to enter this competition Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place Duty Member A member of the Senior s Committee will be appointed to oversee the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results It is the responsibility of the winner of each round to enter the result on the draw sheet on the Senior s notice board. Failure to do this will result in disqualification from the competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winner, runner up and both semi-finalists. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1 st hole. The strokes given at the start of the match will be the same for the sudden death play-off Other The closing date for each round will be as agreed by the Senior s Committee. Where possible a period of five weeks should be allowed for the first round to be played, four weeks for the next two rounds, and three weeks for each round thereafter. The dates for completion of each round will be published on the Senior s notice board. Each player has equal responsibility in organising dates. Reasonable dates must be offered by both players for playing each round within the time limits. Any player unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member of the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of both players. All matches must be completed within the time limits of each round as determined by the Committee. No extension will be allowed Responsibilities Senior s Committee Advertise and display posters by the end of February. Ensure that a member of the Senior s Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 78 of 104

79 Carry out the draw by the 1 st April Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds All funds will go towards prizes Prizes Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: Winner - voucher for 50% of available funds Runner Up - voucher for 30% of available funds Semi-finalists - voucher for 10% of available funds The vouchers are for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only and will be issued at the Seniors Annual Meeting in October Trophies The Seniors Singles Winners Trophy will be presented at the Seniors Annual Meeting in October. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 79 of 104

80 39 Social Cup 39.1 Competition Rules 39.2 Format 39.3 Tees 39.4 Date 18 hole individual stableford. This will be a qualifying competition. Men will play from the White Tees or Yellow Tees if white unavailable. Players must start from the 1 st tee. To be played at the end of the season in late September or October Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full allowance Draw Procedure Players will be drawn randomly by the Duty Member or the Social Team Captain Entry Fee Entry fee 3.00 must be paid on the day in the competitions box and prior to teeing off Entry Requirements To participate members must have represented Overstone Park Social Team and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number Entry Procedure Entry is by invitation only Duty Member The Social Team Captain or his representative will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member Results Prizes will be awarded to the 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd highest scores Responsibilities Social Team Captain Ensure the Team Captain or his representative is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: d. the running and administration of the competition. e. the rules of the competition. f. Rules of Golf about the competition. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 80 of 104

81 To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed, and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions Social Team Committee Collect all entry fees and record on the entry sheet. Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event. Pass all records of income, outgoings and entry fees to the Treasurer. Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee Dispersal of Entry Funds Club Funds 10% of entry fees will be retained for club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes Prizes Prizes will be vouchers awarded as follows: - 1 st Prize 45%of the remaining fund 2 nd Prize 35% of the remaining fund 3 rd prize 20% of the remaining fund The vouchers are for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee prize vouchers will be available from the Club Shop Trophies The winner will be presented with the Social Cup on the day and retain it for a year. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 81 of 104

82 40 Order of Merit Pairs Competition Presented by Pete Softley & Stephen Moore 40.1 Competition Rules 40.2 Format 40.3 Tees The Competition is based on a league in which competitors receive points based on their final position in each of the qualifying competitions. The qualifying competitions will each be run as individual events combining Foursomes Stableford and Four-Ball Better-ball Stableford formats. They will be governed by the rules of that individual competition. Each Pair s best 6 scores will count towards the final Order of Merit. The winners of the OOM Pairs Competition will be the pair with the greatest number of points at the end of the competition. In the event of a tie at the end of the competition, the players with the most wins (20 points) will be deemed the winners. If this does not resolve the winners, players points will be added together in descending order until a winner becomes apparent. Points will be awarded in each of the qualifying competitions as follows: 1 st 20 points 2 nd 19 points 3 rd 18 points and so on until 1 point for 20 th place. Men will play from the competition tees of the day and Ladies from the red tees. The first tee times will be 9am in winter and 8am in summer Date The competition will be made up of up to 8 qualifying rounds starting with the December Foursomes and finishing with the Four-Ball Better Ball in October. The qualifying events will be designated OOM Pairs in the calendar. Round Competition Stroke Indices Used Format Date 1 Foursomes Yellow/Red Stableford December 2 Four-ball Better Ball Yellow/Red Stableford January 3 Foursomes Yellow/Red Stableford February 4 Four-ball Better Ball White/Red Stableford April 5 Foursomes White/Red Stableford May 6 Four-ball Better Ball White/Red Stableford July 7 Foursomes White/Red Stableford September 8 Four-ball Better Ball White/Red Stableford October 40.5 Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be applied per the format of the qualifying event Eligibility The competition is open to all 7 day Members. Only the same pairings can score points under their named pairing. Partners can change but become a new pairing for scoring points Entry Fee & Procedure The entry fee for this competition will be 5.00 per pair per round. All Pairs entering the qualifying competitions will automatically be entered into the OOM Pairs Competition Duty Member Any queries regarding the OOM Pairs must be directed to the Competitions Committee Responsibilities 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 82 of 104

83 Competitions Committee Ensure a member of the Competitions Committee is chosen as Duty Member prior to the start of the competition. Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the presentation on the Presentation Evening Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor s queries regarding: The running and administration of the competition The rules of the competition Rules of Golf about the competition. Availability can be by telephone. Display all the results on the notice board within 1 week of each qualifying event including the updated OOM table. Verify the points allocated to each player after each qualifying event are correct Dispersal of Entry Funds The club will retain 20% from each round of the competition for the final Order of Merit Prizes. Replica Trophies will be purchased from qualifying event entry fees Prizes The winners and runners up of the OOM Pairs Competition will receive prize vouchers from Overstone Park Golf Shop. The amount will be a percentage of the total entry fees received during each event as per the table below. The prize vouchers will be available from the Club Shop once the result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee. I. 2-6 pairs 1 st prize only II pairs 1 st and 2 nd prizes III pairs 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd prizes IV pairs 1 st to 4 th V pairs 1 st to 5 th VI. 51 or more pairs 1 st to 6 th The overall winners of the Order of Merit, 2 nd, 3 rd places and subsequent placing s if appropriate will depend on the number of players playing in the 8 qualifying rounds throughout the year and the amount left in the fund after replica trophies and costs have been taken Trophy The overall winners will be presented with the Trophy at the Presentation Evening. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 83 of 104

84 Appendix A Competition Entry Criteria for all Competitions To play in all Overstone Park Golf competitions you must be in possession of an official competition golf handicap. Entry Requirements for Major Competitions The 5 Major Competitions to which this appendix applies are as follows: - Club Scratch Championship Club Handicap Championships Wright Trophy Daro Cup Captains Trophy Qualifying dates for competitions are as follows: - Club Scratch and Handicap Championships - From the day after the final in one year to the Sunday immediately prior to the draw the following year 4 qualifying Overstone cards Wright & Daro Trophies From the day after the previous draw in one year to the 28 th or 29 th February the following year 3 qualifying Overstone cards Captains Trophy - From the day after the previous draw in one year to 1 week prior to the draw in the current year 3 qualifying Overstone cards Members are only eligible to play in the above competitions if they meet the following criteria: - They have played in individual qualifying competitions at OPGC in the previous qualifying period prior to the draw date of the actual tournament. Qualifying competitions are any medal or stableford competition run by the club. A supplementary card is not a qualifying card for the above competitions. New members within the 12-month qualifying period, who have never held a CONGU handicap from their previous club, must also have played in four handicap qualifying events irrespective of their date of joining. New members within the 12-month period, who have brought their handicap forward from their previous club, must submit their full playing record to the Handicap Secretary before the draw date of the actual tournament, proving they have played in six handicap qualifying events in the previous 12 months. If this is the case, then they will be allowed to enter any 'major' competition. A combination of competitions from both the previous golf club and OPGC will be acceptable if the total of competitions played is at least six. To participate in the 5 major Competitions above players must be full 7 Day members of Overstone Park Golf Club, (as winners go through to other outside competitions) and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap which must be held at Overstone Park. Entry Criteria for Junior Members Juniors will be eligible to play in various club competitions depending on their ability as indicated below: Boys Handicap 29 and above - Junior Competitions only. Players with a competition handicap greater than 29 can play in competitions at the discretion of the competitions committee. Handicap 28 and below All Club Competitions and all Club Matches Girls Handicap 37 and above - Junior Competitions only. Players with a competition handicap greater than 36 can play in competitions at the discretion of the committee. Handicap 36 and below All Club Competitions and all Club Matches 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 84 of 104

85 Appendix B Count Back Procedure In the event of a tie for any of the placing s in stroke play competitions, the count back system will be used to ascertain the player s positions. 18 Hole Competition The players will be placed in order of the best back 9 holes. Should the players concerned have the same score on the back 9 holes then it will be decided on the back 6, 3, 2 and 1 hole respectively until the player s scores differ. Should this fail to sort the players then the front nine holes will be used as above until the placing s are determined. For all competitions, holes will be used for count back, regardless of the starting hole. 36 Hole Competition The winner will be decided by a play-off over holes inclusive. If any of the players in the play-off return the same net score after the three holes, then they will play sudden death on the 18th until a winner is decided. The same rule will apply to the scratch players, but obviously, the gross score will apply. NOTE: In competitions where the player s handicap is used to calculate scores, then the appropriate strokes will be awarded to each player 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 85 of 104

86 Appendix C Handicap Administration Policy The handicap policy at Overstone Park Golf Club is a true and fair one. Members can help to maintain this by returning qualifying scorecards in accordance with the rules. Hanciap Procedure To enter competitions, a player must have a recognised competition handicap. To achieve this the player must return 3 cards marked and signed by a player with a recognised competition handicap. The player shall play from the yellow tees (red tees for Ladies) and on returning the third card, will be awarded a handicap in accordance with his/her current ability. All three cards should be marked New Handicap Card and posted in the box in the bar near to the computer. No player will be permitted to enter any competition without a bona-fide handicap. Qualifying Event All White Tee Medal Events All White Tee Stableford Events All Yellow Tee Stablefords All Midweek Medals For any event to be a qualifying competition it must have been organised by Overstone Park Golf Club Competitions Committee. The Competition Committee may declare certain events non-qualifiers even though falling into the above criteria. External Events Qualifying events only - All scores must be reported, including Nil Returns to the Handicap Secretary together with the Competition Standard Scratch Score of the day and signed by a Club Official. Handicap Allowances All qualifying events - as specified by the relevant competition or as instructed by CONGU. Match Play Singles Full difference between handicaps of the 2 players Match Play Foursomes Half the full difference between the aggregate handicap of either side Match Play Better Ball Lowest handicapper to concede strokes to the other 3 players based on 90% of the difference between full handicaps Stroke Play Singles Full handicap Stroke Play Foursomes Half of the aggregate handicap of the partners Stroke Play Better Ball Each partner receives 9% of full handicap Stableford Singles Full handicap Stableford Foursomes Half of aggregate handicap of the partners Stableford Better Ball Each partner receives 90% if full handicap Greensomes Stroke Play Lower handicap x 0.6 plus higher handicap x 0.4 Greensomes Match Play Full Difference between Greensomes handicaps Handicap Adjustments Qualifying Events When players fail to play to their handicap and their net score is above the appropriate buffer zone as indicated below, the players handicap will be increased by 0.1 stroke. When players play below the competition standard scratch score their handicap will be reduced by the appropriate number of strokes as indicated below. Category Handicap group Buffer zone Per shot under CSS shots above CSS " " " " " " " " " :57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 86 of 104

87 Annual Review When deciding whether to effect a general play adjustment the following shall be considered: The frequency of qualifying scores to and below the playing handicap. (Category 2 players cannot move into category 1 on general play.) A player s handicap is his/her sole responsibility. All queries concerning handicaps must be referred only to the Handicap Secretary. The committee reserve the right to alter the above guidelines at their discretion and without notice. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 87 of 104

88 Appendix D Qualifying Competitions The following competitions are qualifying competitions for handicapping purposes: All Medal Events All White Tee Stablefords All Yellow Tee Stablefords Scratch Club Championship Handicap Club Championship Handicaps will be adjusted in accordance with the CONGU Handicapping Scheme. Abandoned Qualifying Competitions If a qualifying competition is abandoned, the Competition Scratch Score shall be the Standard Scratch Score, and players returning Net differentials below zero will have their handicaps reduced in line with the Standard Scratch and Handicapping Scheme effective 1 st January A net differential of zero or above in these circumstances will not result in a handicap increase. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 88 of 104

89 Appendix E Format of Play Medal A stoke play game over a specified number of holes (usually 18). Each player must hole out at every hole. The total number of shots over the round is added together to give a gross score. The net score is derived by taking the players playing handicap from the gross score. Stableford A stroke play event where points are awarded on against the players net score on each hole, the point being awarded as follows: Net score more than one over par for the hole - 0 points Net score one over par for the hole - 1 point Net score equal to par for the hole - 2 points Net score one below for the hole - 3 points Net score two below par for the hole - 4 points And so on When a player is unable to score any points on a particular hole, they may pick up their ball without penalty and proceed to the next hole. The golf club encourages this practice in these types of event to assist in the overall speed of play. Match Play - Singles Two players compete against each other over a stipulated number of holes (normally 18). The player who holes their ball in the fewest strokes wins the hole. In a handicap match the lower net score wins the hole. The reckoning of holes is kept by the terms: so many "holes up", "holes down" or all square. The player who wins the greatest number of holes will be the winner or, if a player is more holes up than there is left to play that player is the winner. In a handicap match play competition, the shots received by the higher handicap player is the difference between the higher handicap player and the lower player multiplied by the allowance for the competition, with part shot of 0.5 and above being rounded up, and part shots below 0.5 being rounded down. E.G. handicap of 24 playing handicap of 8 with full allowance = 24-8 =16 x 1 = 16 shots received. E.G. handicap of 19 playing handicap of 8 with ¾ allowance = 19-8 =11 x ¾ = 8.25 = 8 shots received. Match Play - Four Ball Better Ball As above but two players compete as a team against another two players. All players play each hole using their own ball. A hole is won when one team member has fewer net strokes than any of the two players competing against his team. In a handicap match play competition, the shots received by each of the higher handicap player is the difference between each higher handicap player and the lower player multiplied by the allowance for the competition, with part shot of 0.5 and above being rounded up, and part shots below 0.5 being rounded down. Foursomes A game where two players use one ball and play alternate shots. They must also take alternate drives, one team player teeing off from the odd numbered holes, and the other partner teeing off from the even numbered holes. This format can be used for match play and stroke play events. Greensomes A game where two players play as a team. On each hole, they both drive. They then select the best drive and continue play with this ball only. They will play alternate shots from here on in until the hole is completed. The player whose ball was picked up must play the second shot. This format can be used for match play and stroke play events. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 89 of 104

90 Texas Scramble - (see also appendix H) Normally a team of three or four players play together. Each player will drive. The team will select the best drive. All players will then play a second shot from the position of the best drive. The best second shot will be selected and all players will play a third shot from that position. This process continues until the ball is holed out. Once a ball is holed out the score with that ball counts for the score for that hole. Each player must take a minimum of four drives. Eclectic A player submits a card with a gross score for each hole. In subsequent rounds where a player improves their gross score on an individual hole then the better score will count as their eclectic score for that hole. The Competitions Committee will stipulate the maximum number of cards a player can submit. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 90 of 104

91 Appendix F Completing your scorecard Individual cards The competition name or reason for the card submission must be shown e.g.1st card for handicap, Supplementary Card Important Points to Remember Always ensure that the marker and player have signed the card, and entered the scores correctly. Please fill out all the boxes i.e. entry number, handicap and tees used. Remember it is your scorecard and failure to complete it correctly may result in disqualification. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 91 of 104

92 Appendix G Local Rules 1. Out of Bounds (Rule 27-1 applies) a. Beyond any line of white posts Beyond any boundary hedging or fencing b. Adjacent to the 2 nd hole - the road and car parking areas and beyond 2. Hazards (Rule 26 applies) a. Yellow posts water hazard b. Red posts lateral water hazard 3. Ground Under Repair (Rule 25-1 applies) a. Areas circled by white lines or marked with appropriate GUR signs. b. If a ball lies within the area or the area interferes with stance or intended line of swing, play is prohibited - the ball must be: - c. Lifted and dropped without penalty in accordance with rule 25.1 b. 4. Landscaped Areas/ New Plantations (Rule 25-1 applies) Green Posts If a ball lies within a green-staked area or the area interferes with stance or intended line of swing, play is prohibited - the ball must be lifted and dropped without penalty in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 25-1b. 5. Preservation of Young Trees (Rule 25-1 applies) a. If a tree which is staked or has protective piping or stands within a tree circle interferes with stance or intended line of swing, play is prohibited - the ball must be lifted and dropped without penalty in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 25-1b. Relief must also be taken if the tree circle itself interferes with stance or intended line of swing 6. Environmentally Sensitive Areas a. The areas defined by red posts with a green band to the left of the 12 th, 13 th holes have been defined as an Environmentally Sensitive Area. Entry to or the playing of a ball, which lies within these areas, is prohibited. Players must take a compulsory penalty drop in accordance with the procedure prescribed in rule If the ball lies outside of the area but the area interferes with stance or intended line of swing the player must take relief without penalty within 1 club length of the nearest point on the course not nearer the hole that avoids the interference. 7. Obstructions (Rule 24 applies) a. Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. b. Paths and all course furniture - waste bins, distance markers, sand boxes, etc. - are obstructions. c. Temporary holes on the putting greens are immovable obstructions. d. Penalty for breach of local rules: match play loss of hole Stroke play 2 strokes to be added to score. e. Measuring Devices are permitted providing that only distance can be recorded. You are not allowed to measure wind speed, temperature nor gradient. 8. Provisional ball on 17 th Hole a. If there is doubt whether a ball is in or is lost in the water hazard on the 17th hole, the player may play another ball provisionally under any of the applicable options in Rule b. If the player finds his original ball outside the water hazard, the player must continue with it. c. If the original ball is found in the water hazard, the player may either play the original ball as it lies or continue with the ball played provisionally under Rule d. If the original ball is not found or identified in the 5-minute search period, the player must continue with the ball played provisionally. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 92 of 104

93 Other Information A. Distance Marker Posts a. Marker posts/discs on the edge of the fairways indicate distances to the centre of the green Red 150yds Blue 250yds B. Etiquette a. If there is a clear hole between your match and the group in front, the game behind should be allowed to play through. b. Please observe the dress code posted in the Club Shop. c. Please replace divots, repair pitch marks and rake bunkers. d. Allow players in front to move out of range before playing your shot. C. Tee Priorities a. Priority must be given to players on the 10 th and 11 th tees b. Players on the 4 th tee must give priority to players on the 6 th tee D. Trolleys/Buggies a. Please do not take trolleys or buggies closer to the greens than the yellow lines marked in front of each green. b. Do not take trolleys or buggies onto tees. E. Please use paths where provided. Please avoid slow play at all times See notice board for temporary local rules 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 93 of 104

94 Appendix H Texas and Florida Scramble Rules TEES: HANDICAP CALCULATION: Tees - White Tees for men, Red Tees for ladies (If the White Tees have been removed for the winter men, will play from the Yellow Tees.) Add 4 playing handicaps together and divide total by 8 to the nearest 0.1 Teams of 3, add the 3 playing handicaps plus the average handicap of player D entries, as calculated during the draw, divide total by 8 to the nearest 0.1 White Tee Scramble - any team consisting of a lady player(s), should add 1 stroke per lady player before dividing the total by 8 Yellow Tee Scramble any team consisting of a lady player(s), should add 2 strokes per lady player before dividing the total by 8 All team handicaps will be subject to an over-riding maximum handicap of 10.0 DRIVES: Each player must have a minimum of 4 drives selected. Teams of 3 must have a minimum of 5 drives selected. Score cards must show which player s drive was taken on each hole. Please write this in the markers column on the scorecard. SELECTED SHOT: Texas Scramble - The selected ball must be marked and played first as it lies or if preferred lies apply it may be placed within 6 inches of its position no nearer the hole Florida Scramble - The player whose ball is selected cannot take the next shot The remaining balls to be played as follows: On the fairway To be dropped within 1 club length no nearer the hole. Balls may then be placed within 6 inches if preferred lies apply. A ball dropped on the fairway running into the rough must be redropped onto the fairway. To speed up play if "preferred lies" apply then the ball may be placed within 6 inches of the marked position no nearer the hole In the rough Remaining players must drop in the rough as near to the marker as possible but within 1 club length no nearer the hole. A ball dropped in the rough landing on the fairway must be redropped in the rough. In a hazard Remaining players may place the ball within 6 inches. ON THE GREEN: Chosen ball to played first, subsequent balls to be played from within 6 inches of marker, not nearer the hole. Partners may watch the line of a putt from the opposite side of the hole to the player, but not from behind the player. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 94 of 104

95 SCORECARD: END OF ROUND: One team card only. All players names and handicaps must be entered. Scorecards must show which player s drive was taken on each hole. Two players to sign the scorecard which must be given to the duty committee member immediately after the end of the round. Teams with only 3 players may take an extra shot after each of the team have played i.e. player A plays his tee shot followed by the other team players ( B, C ). Player A then plays a shot for the missing player D On playing the 2 nd shot to the green the 1 st player to play would again take the 4 th shot thus allowing all the team to have the same number of shots as teams of 4. On arriving at the green the same again happens with the 1 st player taking the first and last putt to make up for player D. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 95 of 104

96 Appendix I No Shows / Discontinuance of Play / Failure to Return Scorecard on Completion of Round Player Fails to Turn Up & Play Monthly Medals If a player enters a drawn or undrawn monthly medal competition and fails to turn up to play without prior notification or cancellation (within half an hour of their stipulated tee time), contact telephone numbers below. The player will be disqualified and banned from entering any midweek and monthly medals for a period of one month and a day, which must include banning from the next midweek and monthly medal. If a player changes his tee time in a drawn medal, he will be given one warning. A repeat will result in disqualification and banned from entering any midweek and monthly medals for a period of one month and a day. Other Major Club Competitions excluding Medals If a player enters other major club competitions and fails to turn up to play without prior notification or cancellation (within half an hour of their stipulated tee time), contact telephone numbers below. The player will be disqualified and banned from entering all club competitions for a period of one month and a day. Failure to Return Card on Completion of Round If a player enters a drawn or undrawn medal competition or a Stableford competition and fails to return their score card (whether completed or not), the player will be disqualified and banned from entering any midweek and monthly medals and any Stableford competition for a period of one month and a day, which must include banning from the next midweek and monthly medal, Members who continually fail in their obligations and responsibilities to return a scorecard on completion of the round, causing inconvenience to the handicap committee, in Qualifying Competitions, whether complete or not, may be invited to explain their reasons to the Competitions Committee. Procedure for Notifying the Duty Member of Non-Attendance If for any reason, you will not be able to play in a competition, you must notify the club shop or duty member at least half an hour before your tee time or by 8.15 am for a Texas scramble. This will allow the duty member time to re-organize the draw as necessary. Telephone Numbers Club Shop Reception Discontinuance of Play If a player discontinues play without good reason (as indicated in rule 6-8a) in any competition, the player will be disqualified and banned from playing in all qualifying and other club competitions for a period of one month and 1 day. Bad weather in itself does not constitute good reason for discontinuance of play. If at any time a klaxon is sounded indicating a lightning storm, mark your ball and leave the course as soon as possible. At all times a common-sense approach will be adopted towards bad weather by the club shop. Appeal Procedure If you have received a letter from the Competitions Committee or Club Secretary informing you of a ban, you have the right to appeal. The letter of appeal must be received by one of the above as soon as possible, but within 7 days. The person receiving the appeal letter will then contact two members of the competitions committee who will each vote on whether to uphold or terminate the ban based on the evidence received, if it is found later that the information received was incorrect then the original ban will be enforced as soon as possible. If any committee makes a decision, which is then appealed against, the appeal must be referred to that committee for further discussion. In the cases identified above, the player will be informed in writing, which will specify the exact dates of the ban. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 96 of 104

97 Appendix J Seeded Draw Procedure If any competition requires a seeded draw, the draw should be made by following the procedure below: Calculate the number of tees positions required, for teams of four the number of entrants divided by four rounded up. List all entrants including ladies and juniors in descending handicap order. Divide this list into groups (or categories) equalling the number of tees required. e.g. if the number of tees required is 26 split the entrants into the first 26 lowest handicaps - category 1, the 26 next lowest handicaps - category 2, and so on to produce 4 categories. From Category 1 draw the places for each tee, and then draw from Category 2 for the second positions from the tee etc. and so on for each category. If possible when making the draw, try to separate family members playing together and to place only one lady member or junior in each four ball. Certain tee positions should be reserved for personnel on registration and marking cards e.g.1 st, 10 th, and 16th. These people usually maximum of 3 needs to get to and from the tee promptly. These personnel should be slotted into their appropriate category when making the draw. This continues until all players have been drawn. The positions to be used when more than 18 are required are as follows: 3 rd Fairway, 6 th Fairway, 7th Fairway, 9th Fairway, 10th Fairway, 11th Fairway, 14th Fairway, 15th Fairway, 18th Fairway. 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 97 of 104

98 Appendix K Men's Scratch Knock Out Draw Sheet 16:57 20/11/18 Competitions Manual 2018 Page 98 of 104