NORTHBRIDGE GOLF CLUB HANDBOOK 2019

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1 NORTHBRIDGE GOLF CLUB HANDBOOK 2019 INDEX GENERAL WOMEN Handbook Style 2 Office Bearers 16 Reciprocal Arrangements 2 MIDWEEK Office Bearers 3 Special Notices 16 Membership Categories 4 Conditions of Play 17 House Rules 5 Major Events 19 Gaming-Machine Payouts 6 Golf NSW Fixtures 19 Course Marshall 6 Inter-Club Matches 20 Starting Times 6 Eligibility for Championships/ WEEKEND Major Events 6 Conditions of Play 21 Conditions of Play in Special Trophies 21 Championships/Major Events 6 Match Play Championship 21 Resolving Ties 7 Inter-Club Matches 21 Mixed Foursomes and Knockout 8 Schedule of Mixed Events 8 DIARY, CALENDAR and Social Functions 9 List of PLAYING MEMBERS Fixtures & 2020 Calendar 22 Playing Policy 9 Playing Members 77 MEN Conditions of Play 11 Black Tee Markers 12 Grades 12 Handicaps 12 Major Events 13 Championships 13 Knowledge of Rules 14 Monthly Medals 14 Special Events 15 Golf NSW Major Pennant 15 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 1

2 HANDBOOK STYLE As in previous handbooks, the word member is used to cover ALL members Men, Women, Social, Junior, etc. - except under headings such as Men s Handicaps and Midweek Women s Special Notices where a more limited meaning is obvious. Material relating only to Women is printed in grey; that relating either to Men or to all Members is printed in black. In the fixtures (pages 22 75), the style for Mixed or Medley events is: Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Members names and phone numbers are presented in two alphabetical lists (Male and Female) covering all playing membership categories (as defined on page 4) on pages RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS We have reciprocal arrangements with the clubs listed below. The conditions of use of these clubs facilities vary, details are available from the office. Bathurst GC Broken Hill GC Stonebridge GC Cowra GC Dubbo GC Duntryleague (Orange) GC Forbes Golfers Association Gisborne GC (Victoria) (03) Gosford GC Harewood GC (Christchurch, NZ) ( ) Horizons Golf Resort (Nelson Bay) Mudgee 0502 GC Parkes GC Tamworth GC Wauchope GC To avail themselves of the privileges offered it is essential for members to have a current Northbridge GC membership/handicapcard and/or GOLFLink handicap card when visiting any of these clubs. 2 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

3 PATRONS LIFE MEMBERS OFFICE BEARERS Cr Gail Gyles-Gidney Mayor of the City of Willoughby The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP Trent Zimmerman MP John Firkin Joan Francis PRESIDENT Philip Lewis CAPTAIN Phil Peterson HON. TREASURER Tony Greenwood VICE PRESIDENT David Starte OTHER DIRECTORS Beverley Lewis Bill May Di Simpson John Stephens Andy Wong COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS MATCH Phil Peterson GREENS Phil Peterson FINANCE Tony Greenwood MEMBERS Bill May HANDICAPPER John Firkin GENERAL MANAGER Marko Delatovic CLUB PROFESSIONAL Nathan Stubbs AUDITOR W W Vick & Co. Chartered Accountants Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 3

4 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES 7-Day Members Persons aged at least twenty-six. They have full playing rights, and may stand for election to the Board, vote at all meetings and propose and second applicants for membership of the Club. 6-Day Members Persons aged at least twenty-six. They may use the course other than on Saturdays, and may stand for election to the Board, vote at all meetings and propose and second applicants for membership of the Club. 5-Day Members Persons aged at least twenty-six. They may use the course other than on Saturdays and Sundays, vote at all meetings and propose and second applicants for membership of the Club. They are not eligible to stand for election to the Board. Perpetual and Life Members They have full playing rights, and may stand for election to the Board, vote at all meetings and propose and second applicants for membership of the Club. Twenty-year Members Persons who have been 7-day, 6-day or 5-day members (or the prior equivalents) for a continuous 20 years. They retain all the rights of the class of membership from which they were transferred and are eligible for a concession of up to 30% of the applicable subscription. Senior Intermediate Members Persons aged at least twenty-one but under thirty. They have playing rights as determined by the Board from time to time. They may stand for election to the Board, vote at all meetings and propose and second applicants for membership of the Club. Junior Intermediate Members Persons aged at least eighteen but under twenty-one. They have the same rights as Senior Intermediate Members. Junior Members Persons under the age of eighteen. They may not play in a competition unless they have demonstrated to the Board that they have: an appropriate level of skill; and an adequate understanding of the rules and etiquette of the game of golf. They are entitled to use the course in any non-competition times. They will be allowed to play in competition only with their nominator or a Board member until they have satisfied the Match Committee that they have a competence in playing the game of golf and a sound knowledge of the rules. Social Members Persons aged at least eighteen. They are entitled to use only the social facilities and amenities of the Club. House Members Persons who have been 7-, 6- or 5-day members may transfer to house membership. They are entitled to use only the social facilities and amenities of the club. They will not be required to pay a 4 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

5 joining fee should they transfer back to their previous class of membership. Special Members Persons over the age of twenty-five who have been full members for at least ten years. They are entitled to play in only five competitions per year as may be determined by the Board but are otherwise entitled to use the playing facilities of the Club when not being used for competition. They are not eligible to stand for election to the Board, attend or vote at meetings or propose or second applicants for membership of the Club. Country/Overseas Members Persons who reside more than 100 km from the Club. They are entitled to play only ten games per year. They are not entitled to compete in Club Championships, Pennants or any other major events and are not eligible to stand for election to the Board, attend or vote at meetings or propose or second applicants for membership of the Club. A full member may transfer to Country/Overseas Membership on 1 July if his/her circumstances change and revert to full playing membership later. HOUSE RULES Members and visitors must at all times be neatly attired. Thongs or similar footwear are not permitted. Golfing equipment is not permitted in upstairs areas of the Clubhouse, including entrance verandahs. Members who invite visitors to the Club should ensure they are advised of the Club s regulations and dress requirements. Visitors names must be entered in the Visitors Book when entering the Clubhouse. Junior members and visitors under 18 years of age are not permitted in the gaming area. When the Bar has been closed in accordance with the General Club Hours or at the termination of a Club function, members are to leave without undue delay so that the Club premises are vacated within half an hour of the Bar closing. Members and visitors are asked to respect our neighbours by leaving the premises without making any undue noise. Members should not reprimand any employee of the Club. All complaints regarding employees should be directed to the General Manager. Liquor may not be brought into the Clubhouse for consumption on the premises. Food may not be brought into the Clubhouse for consumption Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 5

6 on the premises during Dining Room trading hours. No liquor shall be taken off the premises outside normal hotel trading hours, irrespective of when it was purchased. Canvassing for donations, sale of raffle tickets or the like are not permitted without the approval of the Board. GAMING-MACHINE PAYOUTS Gaming-machine payouts are not made after bar service ceases. The balance of any payout in excess of $ must be paid by a Club cheque which shall not be cashed by the Club. COURSE MARSHALL All players must comply with any direction given by the Course Marshall. Anyone failing to do so will be dealt with by the Match Committee. STARTING TIMES MEMBERS PUBLIC Monday Daylight to dusk Tuesday 7.00am to 9.45am Daylight to 7.00 am, 9.45 am to dusk Wednesday 8.00 am to noon Daylight to 8.00 am, noon to dusk Thursday 7.00am to 12.30pm Daylight to 6.45am, 12.30pm to dusk Friday Daylight to dusk Saturday 7.00am to 12.45pm Bookings essential Sunday 7.00am to 10.00am Bookings essential Members can book starting times during public starting times through the Professional. Enquiries for starting times on Public Holidays should also be made through the Professional. ELIGIBILITY FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS and OTHER MAJOR EVENTS Eligibility for championships and other major events is dependent on membership category as follows: For 7-day members only (Juniors may compete in all except Senior C ship): Club, A Reserve, Minor, C Grade, Senior and Junior Championships. Club and Minor Foursomes Championships. Match Play Championships. Noel Weir (Singles Knockout). Noel Wilson (4BBB Knockout). For 6- and 7-day members only Boatman Trophy (Mixed Foursomes Championship). Bill Dombkins Memorial Trophy (Mixed 4BBB Knockout). CONDITIONS OF PLAY IN CHAMPIONSHIPS and OTHER MAJOR EVENTS Handicap limits: Men, Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

7 A Grade competitors in the Club and Match Play Championships and competitors in the Junior Championship may NOT ride in golf carts. (A medical exemption MAY be granted upon presentation of an appropriate medical certificate and a written request to the Match Committee for consideration.) If the course is closed on any competition day, all rounds will be rescheduled by the Match Committee. All matches must be played on the scheduled date. Dispensation from playing a round on the scheduled date will be given only to players representing the Club in matches sanctioned by the Board. Where handicaps are applicable, the full difference will apply. If there is a dispute on the rules, the correct procedure is to mark the position of each player s ball, call the following players through and send for the Match Committee representative. If play proceeds beyond the position of the dispute, it may not be possible to give a ruling. It is the responsibility of winners to post the result of matches on the competition draw sheet. The Match Committee will allocate the tee time for their next matches. A competition fee for qualifying and match play rounds will be set by the Match Committee. The use of a mobile phone or portable phone by a competitor or caddie, whilst on the course during an event, is distracting and inconsiderate. If the competitor or caddie is carrying a mobile or portable phone it should be turned off. if the phone rings it is deemed to be in use and the Match Committee may take disciplinary action against the offending player in accordance with the concluding paragraph of Section I Etiquette; Behavior on the Course of the Rules of Golf. If a mobile phone incorporates a distance-measuring device, it may be used provided the device does not have the facility to measure other conditions that might affect play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature). For finals, a referee will be appointed by the Match Committee. By reading these competition rules, competitors are deemed to have accepted them unless they submit in writing, to the Match Committee, their disagreement with any rule in sufficient time before the start of the competition to enable a decision on the dispute to be gazetted. The Match Committee reserves the right to vary conditions of entry/play at any time. The Match Committee s decision on all matters concerning competitions will be final. RESOLVING TIES In the event of a tie for first place in a competition the winner shall be determined as follows: Monthly Medal (Men) by count back.club Medal (Women) by count back. Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 7

8 Club, A Reserve, Minor, C Grade, Junior, Foursomes and Minor Foursomes Stroke Play Championships, Northbridge Cup: by a 3-hole play-off over holes 11,12 and 13, followed by sudden death over the same holes if still tied.. Wednesday Women s Events refer to Conditions of Play displayed in the Women s Locker Room for all competitions. Seniors Championship by an 18-hole play-off then sudden death if required (to be played on the Sunday of the following weekend). All other events by count back. Ties for other places in all competitions shall be determined by count back. The count-back sequences are: 18-Hole Events 13-Hole Events Last 9 holes Last 6 holes Last 6 holes Last 3 holes Last 3 holes Individual holes starting with Individual holes starting with 13th and working back. 18th and working back. 10-Hole Events Last 6 holes Last 3 holes Individual holes starting with and working back. 9-Hole Events Last 6 holes Last 3 holes Individual holes starting with 10th 9th and working back MIXED FOURSOMES and MIXED KNOCKOUT Mixed Foursomes Championship (Boatman Trophy) Best 8 gross scores over 18 holes Stroke Play to qualify for Match Play over 18 holes. Qualifying round, 14 July Mixed Knockout (Bill Dombkins Memorial) Mixed Four-Ball Best-Ball Handicap Match Play. Best 8 net scores over 18 holes qualify for Match Play over 18 holes. Qualifying round, 2 June (Maximum handicaps: Men, 27; Women, 36.) SCHEDULE OF MIXED EVENTS (All on Sundays) 2 June Mixed 4BBB Knockout Qualifying Round 16 June Mixed 4BBB Knockout Quarter Finals 23 June Mixed 4BBB Knockout Semi Finals 30 June Mixed 4BBB Knockout Final (Bill Dombkins Memorial Trophy) 14 July Mixed Foursomes Championship Qualifying Round 21 July Mixed Foursomes Championship Quarter Finals 28 July Mixed Foursomes Championship Semi Finals 4 August Mixed Foursomes Championship Final (Boatman Trophy) 1 December Christmas Mixed Day 8 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

9 SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Details of Club-run social functions will be announced via the notice board, the Club s website and the ed Golf Alert. FIXTURES The fixtures for Men and Women Members (both Midweek and Weekend) are consolidated and presented in a week-to-a-page diary on pages As noted on page 2, entries are distinguished as follows: Men s events Mixed and Medley events Women's events Calendars for 2019 and 2020 are provided on page 22. PLAYING POLICY for the safety and enjoyment of all Members General Appropriate golfing attire on the course and neat casual attire in the clubhouse are the minimum dress requirements. It is the responsibility of every player to have an adequate knowledge of the Rules of Golf (copies available from the office) and to observe club etiquette. Local Rules are printed on the back of the scorecard. Temporary local rules are displayed on the notice board alongside the entrance to the Pro Shop. If unable to play at the booked tee time, members are required to cancel as early as possible via the on-line facility or the kiosks in the clubhouse prior to the day of play, or with the Pro Shop on the day of play. Repeat cancellations/no shows may lead to loss of booking privileges On holes identified as call-up holes, players must call up and use safety screens. Competitors in Club Championships have priority on the course. It is the players responsibility to determine if weather conditions are unsafe for play. No siren will be sounded. At all times, members are bound by publicised changes to this Playing Policy. The Spirit of the Game Golf is mostly played without a referee so it relies on the individual player to show consideration for other players, and to abide by the Rules of Golf and Northbridge Golf Club rules. Players should show discipline, courtesy and sportsmanship in the spirit of the game of golf irrespective of how competitive they may be. Safety Players must not play their ball until all players ahead are out of range. Greens staff have the right-of-way at all times. Players must wait until called Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 9

10 on before hitting near greens staff (and other players). If a ball is heading towards another player, a loud warning shout of fore should be made. Courtesy A player should not distract another player on the course by: moving, talking or making unnecessary noise; using non-golfing electronic devices; standing close or directly behind the ball to be hit; or directly behind the hole as a player is about to play. On the green, players should not stand on another player s line or cast a shadow over the line of the putt. Pace of Play Players must play at a reasonable pace. The Match Committee has established the following guidelines: Players must report to the Pro Shop and be ready to play at least 10 minutes before their scheduled tee time. It is a group s responsibility to keep up with the group ahead. If it loses a full hole and is delaying the group behind, it should invite that group to play through. Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn. At the green, bags and carts should be positioned to enable quickest movement to the next tee. Players should leave the green immediately the hole has been completed, marking their scorecards at the next tee while others are hitting off. Players who think their ball may be lost or out of bounds should declare and play a provisional ball. If it is apparent that a ball will not be found quickly, the group behind should be invited to play through BEFORE starting the search (for a maximum of 3 minutes). The lowest marker in a group is responsible for maintaining the pace of play. At Northbridge, the time allowed to complete 18 holes is 4 hours and 10 minutes; or, if over that time, within 12 minutes of the group ahead finishing. Penalties for Slow Play The policy for dealing with slow play is: First offence offender will be warned in writing and advised of the consequences of further offences. Second offence (within three months of first) offender will be relegated to the end of the field for a two-week period. Third offence (within three months of first) offender will lose booking rights for a two-week period. Care of the Course Players must smooth out all holes and footprints made in bunkers 10 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

11 before leaving them. Players must repair divots made by them on fairways and pitch marks made by them on greens. Players should, where practical, wheel their pull buggies across the green. Players must obey all directions in the use of motorised golf carts and bikes, particularly in wet conditions. The use of such vehicles on the course is a privilege which will be withdrawn if misused CONDITIONS OF PLAY IN MENS COMPETITIONS It is important for members to be familiar with the conditions of entry and play for any event in which they intend to compete. Starting Times In all events under the control of this Club, play shall not commence before the first scheduled tee-off time. Checking In Competitors must report to the Starter at least ten minutes prior to their starting time. Players arriving late but within five minutes of their starting time will be penalised two strokes in stroke play or the first hole in match play. (Rule 5-3a Time of Starting of the Rules of Golf.) Booking Sheets for weekend play are available on the Wednesday of the previous week from 5.45 am at the kiosks in the clubhouse, from 6.00 am on-line via the Club s website. Members should book early and may book in only one group. Cancellations Members must give at least two hours notice if cancelling their booking. The Match Committee may penalise members who fail to do so. Fixtures The type of competition set down for any particular day may be altered by the Match Committee without notice, but, where possible, due notice shall be given. Eligibility To compete in club events, members must be financial and maintain a handicap (see also Membership Categories on page 4). The Match Committee may, at its discretion, arrange allotted handicaps for Special Events for those members whose handicaps may have lapsed. Players handicaps may be reduced during play of competitions over more than one round. Members of the PGA are not eligible to compete in Club Championships and other Major Events. When playing in Club competitions they are eligible to win NET prizes only. Entries Fields for Major Trophy events may, at the discretion of the Match Committee, be drawn or varied. Order of Play All competitions must start from the 1st tee unless otherwise directed by the Match Committee (penalty: disqualification). Non-Competition Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 11

12 players (except those returning cards for handicapping purposes) should not commence play until all competition players have hit off. Markers Competition Cards must be marked by a fellow-competitor unless special circumstances warrant the appointment by the Match Committee of a Marker. (Competitors should avoid consistent marking of their cards by the same fellow-competitor.) Returning Cards All cards should be returned even though a player has incurred disqualification or has failed to complete the round. Handicaps In all events (including those played over more than one round), the current handicap on the day of play shall be used, unless otherwise determined by the Match Committee. Visitors Visitors are eligible to compete in only such programmed events as are indicated. For competition purposes, a visitor must be a financial member of a recognised golf club affiliated with the NSW Golf Association or similar interstate or overseas association affiliated with the controlling authoritative body. Open Events Entry forms for open events at other courses shall be exhibited on the notice board by the Match Committee or General Manager. Members are advised to avail themselves of opportunities to play in events promoted by other affiliated clubs for which entry is invited. House Rules Members shall acquaint themselves with the House Rules, which include all matters pertaining to the Bar, Locker Rooms, etc, and should watch the notice board for any changes. BLACK TEE MARKERS Members aged 65 or over may elect to use the black tee markers that are provided on some holes, but they are then deemed to be playing their second shot from the tee. Furthermore, they are not eligible to win Blue Marker or Tiger Tuesday events, Monthly Medals, Club Championships or Men s Major Events listed in this Handbook. GRADES The current breakdown of grades is: A Grade Up to 13.4 (A Reserve 8.5 to13.4 for Club Championships only) B Grade 13.5 to 20.4 C Grade 20.5 to 36.4 NOTE: Golf Australia (GA) handicaps are used, not daily handicaps MENS HANDICAPS Establishing To obtain an Australian Men s Handicap, a player must submit 12 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

13 three cards properly signed by a player with a current Golf Australia handicap. All cards submitted to be marked For Handicap. Any score of more than 3 over par at any hole will be treated as 3 over par. New members who hold a current Golf Australia handicap from an affiliated Club will be given a handicap immediately. In such cases, the member must advise which Club is to be his Home Club (i.e. the Club responsible for administering his handicap). The maximum (exact) Australian Men s Handicap is 36.4 (i.e. a playing handicap of 36). Maintaining A player must report in writing (or by returning the cards) to his Home Club, all competition-round scores returned by him at other clubs, including clubs of which he is also a member. This is not necessary if both clubs are on GOLFLink. Please use your GOLFLink card when playing at other clubs. Further information regarding handicapping can be found at: > Rules & Handicapping > Handicapping & Course Rating. MENS MAJOR EVENTS President s Trophy Trophy donated by the Club. 16 November Captain s Trophy Trophy donated by the Club. 19 October Four-Ball Knockout Four-Ball Best-Ball Handicap Match Play. Trophy in perpetuity presented by the Club for annual competition as a tribute to the late Noel Wilson. Entries open 16 February, close 30 March Singles Knockout Handicap Match Play. Trophies donated by the Club in memory of and as a tribute to the late Noel Weir, a former Club Captain. Entries open 1 June, close 6 July Northbridge Cup Open Amateur Event. Maximum GA handicap of 20 for members, 12 for visitors. 21 September Entries open 20 July, close 7 September Late entries may be accepted. Pro-Am Open Pro-Am Event. Handicap limit for amateurs by Match Committee. Date to be advised. MENS CHAMPIONSHIPS Club, A Reserve, Minor and C Grade Championships Best 8 gross scores over 36 holes Stroke Play to qualify for Match Play rounds over 18 holes (over 36 holes for Club Championship final). Members on temporary or lapsed handicaps are not eligible to play in the A Reserve, Minor or C Grade Championships, but are eligible to compete in the Club Championship. To compete in the A Reserve Championship, a player must have a GA handicap of 8.5 or more on the day of the first qualifying round. To compete in the Minor Championship, a player must have a GA handicap of 13.5 or more on the day of the first qualifying round. Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 13

14 To compete in the C Grade Championship, a player must have a GA handicap of 20.5 or more on the day of the first qualifying round. C Grade players who elect to compete for the Seniors Championship are not then eligible to compete for the C Grade Championship Foursomes and Minor Foursomes Championships Best 8 gross scores over 18 holes Stroke Play to qualify for Match Play rounds over 18 holes. To compete in the Minor Foursomes Championship, players must have a handicap of 13.5 or more on the day of the qualifying round. Seniors Championship 36 holes Stroke Play. Open to members who reached the age of 50 by 28 September Trophies for gross and net scores. Junior Championship 36 holes Stroke Play. Qualifying Positions In the event of ties, positions in qualifying rounds for all championships will be decided on the count back system. Once draws have been published, substitutions will not be made. KNOWLEDGE OF RULES It is the duty of every member to acquire an adequate knowledge of the Rules of Golf (copies are available from the office) and the Local Rules. New members are expected to have this knowledge before being given a handicap. Local Rules are printed on the back of the scorecard. Any additional local rules applicable on a particular day are displayed on the notice board alongside the entrance to the Pro Shop; it is most important that all players familiarise themselves with these before commencing play MONTHLY MEDALS Monthly Medals will be contested in three grades on: 5 January 6 April 6 July 12 October 2 February 27 April 3 August 2 November 2 March 1 June 31August 7 December Winners of year 2019 Monthly Medals are eligible to compete for a Gold Medal which is awarded in each Grade. Run in conjunction with the December Monthly Medal on Saturday 7 December, those eligible must compete in the same Grade as that in which they won a Monthly Medal, regardless of their current handicap. 14 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

15 SPECIAL EVENTS Parent-and-Son/Daughter 2BBB. 8 December Invitation Days* Tiger Tuesdays Blue Marker Challenge 12 January 15 January 3 January 17 March 19 February 7 February 28 April 12 March 7 March 15 June 16 April 4 April 9 June 21 May 2 May 17 August 18 June 6 June 26 October 16 July 4 July 9 November 20 August 1 August 14 December 17 September 12 September 15 October 3 October 19 November 7 November 3 December 5 December * Members may invite a maximum of two guests. Total number of guests may be limited by the Match Committee. GOLF NSW MAJOR PENNANT Division 4 Section 3 NGC team sponsored by Bullant Sports & McInnes Wilson Lawyers 10 February v Strathfield at Northbridge (9.40 am) 17 February v Strathfield at Strathfield (TBA) 2 4 February v Windsor at Northbridge (9.40 am) 3 M a r c h v Windsor at Windsor (TBA) 1 0 March v Springwood at Northbridge (9.40 am) 17 March v Springwood at Springwood (TBA) Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 15

16 WOMEN MEMBERS OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT: Sue Dwyer CAPTAIN: Rosemary Brooker VICE CAPTAIN: Bess Worrall SECRETARY Beth Mason TREASURER Beth Mason COMMITTEE Niki Lawrence Kellie Londregan Vicky Antaw Sue Wilson HANDICAP MANAGER Louise Ferreira MIDWEEK WOMENS SPECIAL NOTICES The Ladies Committee reserves the right to vary the Programme. The Ladies Match Committee s decision in all competitions will be final. Dress Rules Members should wear clothing that is in keeping with that designed as golf wear. As a guide, an acceptable style of clothing is as stocked by the Club Professional. Members are not permitted to wear denim jeans/skirts/shorts, tank tops or track suits. Clothing should not be brief or exaggerated in style nor display advertising other than that which is appropriate to golf. Within the clubhouse, clothing should be appropriate to the occasion. A high standard of dress is expected at all times. Bookings All Stroke rounds, the six Season s, Championships and major events (as described on the following pages) will be DRAWN games. Entry to these events can be made on the sheets in the locker room. Once the timesheets are available on line, names can be added or removed up to the night before play. Entries for all other games may be made on line Cancellations The starter must be advised (phone ) before 8.00 am of any cancellations for that day s play. If it is a Team game, fellow-competitors must also be notified. Handicaps To obtain an initial handicap, three cards must be submitted to the Women s Handicap Manager properly signed by a player with a current Golf Australia handicap. Changes to a player s handicap are calculated in Golflink when results are entered from a competition. Further information regarding handicapping can be found at: > Rules & Handicapping > Handicapping & Course Rating. 16 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

17 Competition Fees Each member must pay the entry fee before commencing play (penalty: disqualification). Competitions close 10 minutes after the last players enter the Clubhouse. All cards must be placed in competition boxes promptly. Rules Every member should acquire a proper knowledge of the Rules of Golf and also Local Rules. Simple breaches can incur disqualification. Members who have problems relating to rule interpretations are invited to discuss them with the Captain. New Members As soon as an applicant is elected to membership it is the duty of her proposer and seconder to ensure that she is introduced to other Members. The new member should be advised of all the pertinent rules governing the conduct of the Club and, above all, should be sufficiently advanced in the knowledge of the Rules of Golf to be competent to perform the duty of marker to a fellow-competitor. The proposer or seconder should play with their nominee until she is so equipped. Match Play Dates and Fees Play-on dates matches must be played on that date. Play-by dates matches may be played prior to that date but must be completed by that date. Matches incur a ½ price green fee payable at the Pro Shop. This does not include the 1st round of the Victory Singles or the Consolation Singles where the full green fee is applicable. Black Tee Markers Members aged 65 or over or with a handicap of 29.1 or more are eligible to use the black tee markers. Black tee markers cannot be used in Stroke Rounds, Club Championships, Moser Bowl or Bowen Trophy, the Fourball Knockout, Foursomes Championships, Victory Singles or on Visitors Days. CONDITIONS OF PLAY IN WOMENS MIDWEEK COMPETITIONS FOR THE YEAR 2019 See Specific Conditions of play for all events, there is a copy in the Ladies Locker Room. Club & Minor Championship Best aggregate scores over 54 holes. Moser Bowl Best aggregate gross scores over 36 holes. Bowen Trophy Best aggregate stableford scores over 36 holes. President s (Fyfe) Cup Stroke event over 36 holes, held in conjunction with the Club Championships and Moser Bowl. The best aggregate net score is the winner. Players playing off different tees will have their scores adjusted per the GA recommended formula. Foursomes and Minor Championship Best aggregate gross score over 18-hole stroke rounds. (See Conditions of Play). Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 17

18 Season s Par Aggregate of best three results out of the six scheduled Season s Par rounds (see Conditions of Play). Season's Aggregate of best three results out of the six scheduled Season s rounds (see Conditions of Play). Victory Singles Knockout singles Match Play event matches played over 18 holes. Strokes are given using the Match Play index on 3/4 difference in handicap. (See Conditions of Play and play-on or play-by dates in this Handbook). Club Medals 18 holes Stroke Play on current handicap. Division winners can elect to take either a Club Medal or a Club Voucher. Four-Ball Knockout Teams Event Best eight stableford scores qualify for Match Play rounds over 18 holes (see Conditions of Play). Gold Brooch Stroke play over 18 holes to be played on current handicap. All club medal winners over the year are eligible. Eclectic Eclectic results reflect a players best score on each hole through the season. Two calculations will be made one for the red course, one for the Pink Course. Played in divisions, eligible rounds include all individual Stroke, Par and competitions played on Wednesdays between Opening day and when all competitions are scheduled to close. Putting Competition Aggregate of three best putting scores on six Season Stroke rounds. Birdies In the event of a tie, trophy is to be shared. Eligible rounds include all individual Stroke, Par and competitions. Match Play-Offs All play-offs must be played on or by dates set down in this Handbook. Visitors Open Day & Charity Day 1 May 2019 Veterans Visitors Open Day 25 September Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

19 MIDWEEK WOMENS MAJOR EVENTS 2019 Club and Minor Championships 23 October Wed 1st Round 6 November Wed Finals Moser Bowl and Bowen Trophy 23 October Wed 1st Round 30 October Wed Final Round President s Cup 23 October Wed 1st Round 30 October Wed Final Round Foursomes Championship and Minor Foursomes 3 April Wed 1st Round 10 April Wed Final Round Four-Ball Knockout 31 July Wed Qualifying Round 7 August Wed Quarter Finals 14 August Wed Semi Finals 21 August Wed Finals Victory Singles 27 February Wed Qualifying Round 6 March Mon S/F/ play 13 March Wed Final GOLF NSW WOMENS FIXTURES 2019 Visit website: Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 19

20 INTER-CLUB MATCHES 2019 (All dates are Fridays) BRONZE II Minimum GA Handicap th July at WARRINGAH 8.00 am Elanora v Bayview 8.30 am Wakehurst v Cammeray 9.00 am Gordon v Northbridge 26th July at CAMMERAY 8.00 am Northbridge v Elanora 8.30 am Warringah v Bayview 9.00 am Wakehurst v Gordon 2 nd August at NORTHBRIDGE 8.00 am Gordon v Warringah 8.30 am Bayview v Wakehurst 9.00 am Elanora v Cammeray 9 th August at ELANORA 8.00 am Cammeray v Gordon 8.30 am Warringah v Wakehurst 9.00 am Northbridge v Bayview 16 th August at WAKEHURST 8.00 am Cammeray v Northbridge 8.30 am Bayview v Gordon 9.00 am Elanora v Warringah 23 rd August at BAYVIEW 8.00 am Northbridge v Wakehurst 8.30 am Cammeray v Warringah 9.00 am Gordon v Elanora 30 th August at GORDON 8.00 am Bayview v Cammeray 8.30 am Warringah v Northbridge 9.00 am Wakehurst v Elanora 20 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

21 CONDITIONS OF PLAY IN WEEKEND WOMENS COMPETITIONS Match Play Championship Best 8 gross scores over 18 holes Stroke Play qualify for Match Play rounds over 18 holes. Eclectic Competition on all Stroke, and Par rounds on any day except Wednesday. WEEKEND WOMENS SPECIAL TROPHIES 2019 Match Play Championship Winner Club Trophy Runner-up Eclectic Scratch Winner and Net Winner Golf NSW Medal Winner Golf NSW Medal WEEKEND WOMENS MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP September Qualifying Round 13 October Quarter Finals 20 O c t o ber Semi Finals 27 O c t o ber Final WEEKEND WOMENS INTER-CLUB MATCHES March v TBA at Chatswood 17 March v TBA at Cammeray 24 March v TBA at Castle Cove 31 March v TBA at Lane Cove 14 April v TBA at Bayview 28 April v TBA at Wakehurst 5 May v TBA at Northbridge Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 21

22 Reference Calendar 2019 JANUARY M T W T F S S APRIL M T W T F S S JULY M T W T F S S OCTOBER M T W T F S S FEBRUARY M T W T F S S MAY M T W T F S S AUGUST M T W T F S S NOVEMBER M T W T F S S MARCH M T W T F S S JUNE M T W T F S S SEPTEMBER M T W T F S S DECEMBER M T W T F S S JANUARY M T W T F S S APRIL M T W T F S S JULY M T W T F S S OCTOBER M T W T F S S FEBRUARY M T W T F S S MAY M T W T F S S AUGUST M T W T F S S NOVEMBER M T W T F S S MARCH M T W T F S S JUNE M T W T F S S SEPTEMBER M T W T F S S DECEMBER M T W T F S S

23 DECEMBER 2018 MON 24 TUE 25 CHRISTMAS DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Clubhouse Closed WED 26 Boxing Day Summer Open Competition (Pink tees) THU 27 Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual FRI 28 SAT 29 Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual SUN 30 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 23

24 DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019 MON 31 TUE 1 NEW YEAR S DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 2 Summer Open Competition (Red tees) THU 3 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual Blue-Marker Challenge FRI 4 SAT 5 January Monthly Medal Stroke First Eclectic Competition Commences SUN 6 Open Medley 2B Aggregate and Individual Mixed Pennant Day v Beverley Park at Beverley Park 24 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

25 JANUARY 2019 MON 7 TUE 8 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 9 Summer Open Competition (Pink tees) THU 10 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual FRI 11 SAT 12 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Sponsored by member: Lynda Brenock SUN 13 Invitation Medley 2BBB and Individual Mixed Pennant v Gordon at Northbridge (9:30 am) Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 25

26 JANUARY 2019 MON 14 TUE 15 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Tiger Tuesday WED 16 Summer Open Competition (Red tees) THU 17 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual FRI 18 SAT 19 Open Canadian Foursomes Sponsored by member: Brendan Bond SUN 20 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Mixed Pennant v Moore Park at Northbridge (9.30am) 26 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

27 JANUARY 2019 MON 21 TUE 22 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 23 Summer Open Competition (Pink tees) Opening Day: Bookings open online THU 24 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual FRI 25 Junior Championship Round 1 SAT 26 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual SUN 27 Medley 2BBB and Individual Junior Championship Round 2 Trophy by Barbara & Peter Mills Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 27

28 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2019 MON 28 AUSTRALIA DAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY Medley Teams and Individual TUE 29 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 30 Summer Open Competition (Red tees) THU 31 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual FRI 1 SAT 2 Stroke February Monthly Medal Stroke Sponsored by: Len McHugh SUN 3 Medley 2B Aggregate and Individual Mixed Pennant v Beverley Park at Northbridge (9:30 am) 28 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

29 FEBRUARY 2019 MON 4 WGNSW Champion of Champion Manly Golf Club TUE 5 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 6 Summer Open Competition (Pink tees) THU 7 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual Blue Marker Challenge FRI 8 SAT 9 Medley 2BBB and Individual Sponsored by: Marko Delatovic & Maree Lyons SUN 10 Major Pennant v Strathfield at Northbridge (9:40 am) Medley 2BBB and Individual Mixed Pennant v Moore Park at Moore Park Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 29

30 FEBRUARY 2019 MON 11 Barrenjoey Week of Golf 12/2-16/2 TUE 12 Volkswagon Scramble 4 person Ambrose WED 13 Summer Open Competition (Red tees) THU 14 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual FRI 15 SAT 16 Graded Individual Trophy by member: Vivek Sood Traders Cup SUN 17 Mixed Pennant v Gordon at Gordon Medley 2BBB and Individual Major Pennant v Strathfield at Strathfield 30 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

31 FEBRUARY 2019 MON 18 VICTORY SINGLES PLAY-BY-DATE (Red Tees) TUE 19 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Tiger Tuesday WED 20 OPENING DAY 8.00 am Shotgun Start Teams of 4 v 2 best scores to count (Pink Tees) No Handicapping THU 21 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual FRI 22 SAT 23 Northbridge Rotary Club Fund Raiser Medley 2BBB and Individual SUN 24 Medley 2BBB and Individual Major Pennant v Windsor at Northbridge (9:40 am) Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 31

32 FEBRUARY - MARCH 2019 MON 25 TUE 26 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 27 1 st Round Season s (Red tees) Victory Singles Qualifying round THU 28 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual FRI 1 SAT 2 Stroke March Monthly Medal Sponsored by member: John Sutton Stroke SUN 3 Major Pennant v Windsor at Windsor Medley 2BBB and Individual Stroke Club Medal 1 st Round Golf NSW Medal Weekend Girls Opening Day Sponsored by Camelot Jewellers of Cammeray 32 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

33 MARCH 2019 MON 4 TUE 5 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 6 Graded Red and Pink (Pink and Red tees) Victory Singles Semi Final on or before this date (Red tees) THU 7 Open 2BBB Men s Medley and Individual Blue Marker Challenge FRI 8 SAT 9 Addie McDonald Burglars Trophy Round 1 Sponsored by: Camelot Jewellers of Cammeray SUN 10 Major Pennant v Springwood at Northbridge (9:40 am) Medley 2BBB and Individual Inter-Club Match v TBA at Chatswood (8:00 am) Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 33

34 MARCH 2019 MON 11 TUE 12 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Tiger Tuesday WED 13 1 st Round Season s par (Pink tees) Victory Singles Final on or before this date (Red tees) THU 14 Open 2BBB Men s Medley & Individual FRI 15 SAT 16 Addie McDonald Burglars Trophy Round 2 Sponsored by: Camelot Jewellers of Cammeray 4BBB Knockout Entries Open SUN 17 Major Pennant v Springwood at Springwood Invitation Medley 2BBB and Individual Inter-Club Match v TBA at Cammeray (7:30 am) 34 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

35 MARCH 2019 MON 18 TUE 19 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 20 Stroke Club Medals (Red and Pink tees) 1 st Round GNSW Medals and 1 st Round Putting THU 21 Open 2BBB Men s Medley & Individual FRI 22 SAT 23 2B Multiplier & Individual Sponsored by member: Mark Watkins SUN 24 Medley 2BBB and Individual Inter-Club Match v TBA at Castle Cove (8:00 am) Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 35

36 MARCH - APRIL 2019 MON 25 TUE 26 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 27 2 nd Round Season s (Red tees) Bookings and payments open for Charity Day 1/5/19 THU 28 Open 2BBB Men s Medley & Individual FRI 29 SAT 30 Medley 2BBB and Individual Sponsored by member: John Stephens SUN 31 Medley 2BBB and Individual Inter - Club Match v TBA at Lane Cove (8:45 am) 36 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

37 APRIL 2019 MON 1 TUE 2 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 3 Foursomes Championships 1 st Round Major: Red tees. Minor: Pink tees Mark Q on card to qualify THU 4 Open 2BBB Men s Medley & Individual Blue Marker Challenge FRI 5 SAT 6 Stroke April Monthly Medal Sponsored by member: Jack Richards SUN 7 Medley 2BBB and Individual Stroke Club Medal 2 nd Round Golf NSW Medal Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 37

38 APRIL 2018 MON 8 TUE 9 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 10 Foursomes Championships final round Major: Red tees. Minor: Pink tees Ungraded (Pink tees) THU 11 Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual FRI 12 SAT 13 Medley 2BBB and Individual SUN 14 Medley 2BBB and Individual Inter-Club Match v TBA at Bayview (10:50 am) 38 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

39 APRIL 2019 MON 15 NORTHBRIDGE MASTERS Breakfast whilst watching the conclusion of the US Masters, followed by Individual (shotgun start). Booked game through Pro Shop TUE 16 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Tiger Tuesday WED 17 Stroke Club Medals (Red and Pink tees) 75 th ANNIVERSARY PLATE: 2 ND Round GNSW Medal and 2 nd Round Putting THU 18 Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual FRI 19 GOOD FRIDAY Public Holiday SAT 20 EASTER SATURDAY Medley 4B Teams and Individual Sponsored by member: Paul Whitman Osteopath, Cammeray Foursomes Championship Entries Open 4BBB Knockout Entries Close at 4pm SUN 21 EASTER SUNDAY Medley 2BBB and Individual Sponsored by members: Karen Skelton & Boris Ganke Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 39

40 APRIL 2019 MON 22 EASTER MONDAY Public Holiday Medley Teams & Individual TUE 23 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 24 3 rd Round Season s (Red tees) Bookings and payments close for Charity Day. THU 25 ANZAC DAY Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual FRI 26 SAT 27 PLAYERS V CADDIES Sponsored by Member: Gordon Wardell Stroke May Monthly Medal Stroke SUN 28 Medley 2BBB and Individual Masters Pennant v Campbelltown at Campbelltown(11am) Inter-Club Match v TBA at Wakehurst (12:00) First Eclectic Competition Ends 40 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

41 APRIL - MAY 2019 MON 29 TUE 30 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 1 Visitors and Charity Day Open Event 8:00 am shotgun start Teams of 4 v (Red Tees) No Handicapping THU 2 Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual Blue-Marker Challenge FRI 3 SAT 4 Individual 4BBB Knockout Round 1 Trophy by member: David Starte SUN 5 Invitation Medley 2BBB and Individual Masters Pennant v Windsor at Windsor (11.15am) Inter-Club Match v TBA at Northbridge (9:30 am) Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 41

42 MAY 2019 MON 6 TUE 7 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 8 Northbridge Girls on Tour ungraded (Pink Tees) THU 9 Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual FRI 10 SAT 11 4BBB Knockout Round 2 Medley 2BBB and Individual SUN 12 Mother s Day Medley 2BBB and Individual GNSW Women s 4Ball Championship Event 42 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG

43 MAY 2019 MON 13 TUE 14 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual WED 15 GNSW Womens 4BBB Championship (Red Tees) Mark Q on card to qualify No handicapping THU 16 Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual FRI 17 SAT 18 4BBB Knockout Quarter Final Medley 2BBB and Individual Sponsored by member: Craig Witherby Singles Knockout ENTRIES OPEN SUN 19 Medley 2BBB and Individual Masters Pennant v Oatlands at Northbridge (9:30 am) Stroke Club Medal 3 rd Round Golf NSW Medal Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG 43

44 MAY 2019 MON 20 TUE 21 Open Medley 2BBB and Individual Tiger Tuesday WED 22 Stroke Club Medals (Red & Pink Tees) 3 rd Round GNSW Medal & 3 rd Round Putting Veterans Challenge Brooch THU 23 Open 2BBB Men s, Medley and Individual FRI 24 SAT 25 4BBB Knockout Semi Final Medley 2BBB Knockout and Individual SUN 26 Medley 2B Aggregate and Individual Masters Pennant v Campbelltown at Northbridge (9:30 am) 44 Richardson & Wrench NORTHBRIDGE & CASTLECRAG