Corhampton Golf Club Competitions Directory 2017

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1 Corhampton Golf Club Competitions Directory 2017 Competitions Directory Page 1

2 Corhampton Golf Club - Men's and Mixed Competitions 11 B & D Searle (Scratch) Cup 39 Leslie Ralls 12 Bill Starkie Trophy 40 Linnell Cup (married couples) 13 Bob Johnston Cup 41 Men s Championships: Club Cup 14 Bunce Trophy 42 Men s Championships: McDonald Cup 15 Captain s Day: Captains Cup 43 Men s Championships: Goble Cup 15 Captain s Day: Whitbread Cup 44 Men s Championships: Haigh Cup 16 Captain s Day: Martin_Trophy 45 Millennium Trophy 16 Captain s Day: Junior Stableford 46 Mini Pro-Am 17 Captain s Day: Longest Drive Trophy 47 M J Dunne Cup 18 Clark Trophy 48 Parent and Child 19 Charles Lock Trophy 49 Par 3 Championship 20 Chris Rhodes Trophy 50 Past Captains Cup 21 Christmas Shotgun 51 Presidents Trophy (Bogey) 22 Club Medals 52 ProShop Medals 23 Club Stablefords 53 ProShop Stablefords 24 Club Reverse Split Sixes 54 Reeves Trophy 25 Club Split Sixes 55 Rob Cooper Memorial Medal 26 Club Red Ball Stableford 56 Rose Bowl 28 Club Texas Scramble 57 St Andrews Greensomes 27 Club Yellow_Ball Stableford 58 Shabab Oman 29 Four Sections Match 59 Stan Shaw Cup 30 George Davis Invitation 60 T F Nicholas (knockout) 31 Greenkeepers Revenge 61 Turkey Trot 32 Hartwell Salver (knockout) 62 Turkey Trot: Juniort 33 Harvey Masters 63 Valentine Statuette 34 Internationals 64 Valentine Trophy (knockout) 35 Hunt Cup 65 Wilson Trophy 36 J & H Rose Bowl 66 Winter Foursomes (Watney Mann) 37 John Wright Invitation 67 Winter_League 38 Junior Championships 68 Wooden Spoon Competitions Directory Page 2

3 Summary of Entry Qualifications members 5 day members Competition Men Junior Boys 1 Ladies Junior Girls 1 Men Ladies B & D Searle (Scratch) Cup Bill Starkie Trophy Bob Johnston Cup Bunce Trophy Captain s Day: Captain s Cup Captain s Day: Whitbread Cup Captain s Day: Martin_Trophy Captain s Day: Junior Stableford Captain s Day: Longest Drive Trophy Clark Trophy Charles Lock Trophy Chris Rhodes Trophy Christmas Shotgun 2 2 Club Medals 2 2 Club Stablefords 2 2 Club Reverse Split Sixes 2 2 Club Split Sixes 2 2 Club Red Ball Stableford Club Texas Scramble Club Yellow_Ball Stableford Four Sections Match George Davis Invitation Greenkeepers Revenge Hartwell Salver (knockout) Harvey Masters Internationals Hunt Cup J & H Rose Bowl John Wright Invitation Junior Championships 1 Junior handicaps must not exceed the defined limit for each competition 2 5 Day members may only take part if the competition is being played on a weekday Competitions Directory Page 3

4 members 5 day members Competition Men Junior Boys 3 Ladies Junior Girls 3 Men Ladies Leslie Ralls Linnell Cup 4 4 Men s Championships: Club Cup Men s Championships: McDonald Cup Men s Championships: Goble Cup Men s Championships: Haigh Cup Millennium Trophy Mini Pro-Am M J Dunne Cup Parent and Child Par 3 Championship Past Captains Cup Presidents Trophy (Bogey) ProShop Medals 5 5 ProShop Stablefords 5 5 Reeves Trophy Rob Cooper Memorial Medal Rose Bowl St Andrews Greensomes Shabab Oman Trophy Stan Shaw Cup T F Nicholas (knockout) Turkey Trot Turkey Trot: Junior Valentine Statuette Valentine Trophy (knockout) Wilson Trophy Winter 4 somes (Watney Mann) Winter_League Wooden Spoon 3 Junior handicaps must not exceed the defined limit for each competition 4 Limited to married couples 5 5 Day members may only take part if the competition is being played on a weekday Competitions Directory Page 4

5 General Information 1. Entry to Competitions a. Entry to club and ProShop stableford and medal competitions is via the PSI machines. Entry on the day. b. Entry to Knockout competitions is also via the PSI. Entry must be before the date of the draw. c. Entry to all other competitions is normally by signing up on the appropriate sheet on the notice board and paying the entry fee by the due date as directed on the booking sheet. Failure to pay by the due date may result in exclusion from the competition at the discretion of the event organiser. d. Payment will be via swipe card whenever possible. This is usually via entering a competition using one of the PSI machines. For events with food/a meal included, payment will be via swipe card at the bar. 2. Conditions of Entry a. conditions of entry are specified in club Byelaw 11. b. Byelaw 11b requires an entrant to have submitted a specified number of qualifying cards prior to the date of the competition. Byelaw 11b applies to all major competitions. c. Byelaw 11e (return of cards in compliance with Rule 6.6b) applies to all stroke play competitions. d. CONGU handicap c status (see Handicaps below) is a pre-requisite for entry to most competitions, including all those to which Byelaw 11b applies. e. Members entering competitions for which they are not qualified as an entrant may be disqualified, but their card will still count for handicap purposes. See item 4.e below. f. The number of qualifying cards required for Byelaw 11b compliance may be reduced or waived for new joiners, at the discretion of the Competitions sub-committee. A new member would be expected to have played at least one qualifier per month of their membership (taking into account any periods when qualifiers are not being played). 3. Divisions a. Club and ProShop Stablefords and Medals are played in two divisions. b. Division 1 is handicaps + to 14, division 2 is handicaps 15 to the current CONGU higher limit. c. Divisions for the Men s and Junior Championships are not standard and are defined under the competition in question. 4. Handicaps a. The maximum CONGU handicap with c (competition) status for an adult male is 28. b. The maximum CONGU handicap with c (competition) status for an adult female is 36. c. The maximum CONGU handicap with c (competition) status for a junior is 54. d. CONGU Club Handicaps (introduced in 2016) allow for a handicap to exceed the normal maximum for an adult, but these handicaps do not carry c status. e. Members without a c status handicap may enter Club and ProShop stablefords and medals for handicap purposes only. 5. Allocation of Prize Money For Club competitions, prizes are allocated as follows: a. For club competitions, a deduction of 15% is made from entry money to cover Competition Expenses. There is no Competition Expense deduction for Junior events. b. A further 10% is deducted for the club professional for all Club stableford and Club medal competitions and for the Hunt Cup, MJ Dunne Cup, President s Bogey and Stan Shaw Cup. c. The standard allocation of prize money is for the first 3 places in each division. A minimum of 2 prizes per division will be distributed. Competitions Directory Page 5

6 d. A spreadsheet is used which limits the first prize to a maximum of 50 and increases the number of prizes for large entries. The approximate split of prize money is: Total Entrants (both divisions) Div 1 Div %, 17% 33%, 17% %, 15%, 5% 30%, 15%, 5% %, 15%, 7.5%, 2.5% 25%, 15%, 7.5%, 2.5% Variations to this allocation are highlighted as appropriate under the individual Event definition and on the Event entry sheet. e. If the total entry is less than 30 players or any one division has less than 8 players the competition will run as a single division event and the prize fund will be adjusted accordingly. If less than 8 players enter the competition will be void (although it will still count for handicap purposes) and all entry fees will be returned. f. Knockout competitions. Monetary prizes to the winner and runner-up. If numbers permit (40+ entrants), losing semi-finalists will also receive prizes. The winner s prize may exceed the 50 maximum. are determined from the standard spreadsheet Competition Expenses (15%) applies g. cash prizes will be awarded. Monies will be added to a member s nominated account (either ProShop or Club swipe card Account). h. Players without c status handicaps may not win prizes in competitions but may take part (unless specifically excluded by the terms of a competition) for handicap purposes. Any player not complying with byelaw 11b may not participate in competitions for which it is a pre-requisite. Entry fees must be refunded to these players. Should a player inadvertently play in an 11b competition for which they are not qualified, they will be Disqualified. i. Club Championship member may win more than 1 prize Competition Expenses (15%) applies for Club Champion and runner-up may exceed the 50 maximum Example based on per person Place Gross McDonald Goble Haigh Knockout Competitions a. The deadlines for completion of each round (as stated on the competition draw sheet posted on the club notice boards), will be strictly administered. b. Members should not enter if they are likely to have prolonged absences during the competition. c. For reasons of fairness to other members, there will be no extensions to deadlines unless caused by course closure or other unforeseeable circumstances. Bad weather/illness are not unforseeable circumstances and hence are not grounds for an extension. Competitions Directory Page 6

7 d. If any matches are not completed by the deadline it will result in both parties being disqualified from the competition. e. It is the responsibility of ALL players to contact their opponent(s) to schedule their match. f. If, by mutual consent, a match has to be suspended during play, the players shall resume from the hole where the match was suspended, in accordance with the Rules of Golf. The ProShop must be made aware in advance if restarting anywhere other than holes 1 or 10. g. If a match cannot be played by the deadline the competitors (or organising committee) may determine a result by some other means, such as the toss of a coin or a putting competition. te: Playing less than the number of holes designated for the competition is not permitted under the Rules of Golf, although either side may concede a match at any point. h. Holidays, sickness, course closure on the final weekend or restricted access (eg Red course /trolley ban/buggy ban) are not grounds for requesting a playing extension. i. For the Summer Knockouts, if there are more than two temporary greens, a match may only proceed if both parties/teams agree to play. 7. Men s Championships a. Entrants must play in both rounds of the competition unless prevented from doing so by illness or injury b. A player who contravenes this rule may be excluded from the next year s championships, at the discretion of the Committee. c. Any player who is disqualified from round 1 must not participate in the second round. 8. Tee Instructions a. Unless specified otherwise in this document, play will be from the medal tees ie men from the White tees and ladies from the Red tees. b. During the winter period when the white tees are removed, men will play from the Yellow tees. c. The only exceptions are the Watney Mann Winter Foursomes Matchplay when men will play from the White plates and ladies will play from the Red plates and the Wilson Trophy when men will play from the White plates and the ladies from the red tee markers if the white tees are not in place. d. Providing course conditions permit, play may commence from either of the designated starting holes (holes 1 and 10). 9. Tie Break Process a. In an 18-hole event, ties are separated by the best score over the final nine holes. These are the final holes on the standard scorecard. Thus they are the course s 10th to 18th holes rather than the final nine holes a player might have played, which may be different if it was a shotgun or two-tee start. b. If the best score for the last nine holes does not separate out a winner, then the final six holes are used, and, if that still fails to provide a definitive outcome, the final three holes. If a tie still persists then the score on the final hole is used and individual holes working backwards if needed. c. In multi-round events the last 18 holes are first used for countback. If this cannot separate a tie, then the countback method for 18-hole events is then applied, as described above. d. In a Stableford Competition the point scores for each hole are used for the countback calculations. e. In a handicap Strokeplay (medal) competition, rather than use the net scores on each hole, handicaps are deducted in proportion. Thus for countback on the last nine holes half the handicap is applied. f. In the men s club championships there is no tie break for the Club Cup after 36 holes. Instead, extra holes are played as described in Club Cup (Men s_championships). Competitions Directory Page 7

8 10. Equalisation a. CONGU requires that results in mixed gender competitions take account of any differences in the Par and SSS of the two courses being played. b. At Corhampton the white course is Par 71, SSS 71 and the red course is Par 73, SSS 73. A lady and gentleman playing to handicap in a stableford would both score 36 points and no equalisation would be required. If the same competition was a medal, the man would have carded a nett 71 and the lady a nett 73, so the man would always win! 2 equalisation shots are therefore required to adjust the situation. c. When the men are playing off the yellow course (Par 70, SSS 69) a man s likely stableford score would increase from 36 to 37 points. 1 equalisation shot is therefore required. For the medal a man would card a nett 69 against a lady s nett 73 and therefore 4 equalisation shots are necessary. d. If a competition result is being calculated by the club software these adjustments will be made automatically. e. Equalisation shots must be added to (or subtracted from) a player s handicap before any allowances (eg 0.6/0.4 for Greensomes) are calculated. f. England Golf recommends that in mixed gender competitions all play should be from the ladies card and any equalisation shots should be deducted from the men s handicaps. g. We have 4 competitions that are generally played as mixed gender, but where single gender pairs are permitted when numbers are unequal. In these cases we add shots to the disadvantaged players to balance the team handicap. Wilson Trophy Mixed pairs and single gender male pairs play off the men s (white) card. Single gender ladies pairs play off the ladies (red) card Par SSS (own card) +/- Team Mean Mixed Pair Man Lady Ladies Lady Lady men Man Man St Andrews Greensomes and Christmas Shotgun Mixed pairs and single gender ladies pairs play off the ladies (red) card. Single gender male pairs play off the men s (yellow) card Par SSS (own card) +/- Team Mean Mixed Pair Man Lady Ladies Lady Lady men Man Man Required to Equalise Team Required to Equalise Team Competitions Directory Page 8

9 Charles Lock Trophy Mixed pairs and single gender male pairs play off the men s (yellow) card. Single gender ladies pairs play off the ladies (red) card Par SSS (own card) +/- Team Mean Mixed Pair Man Lady Ladies Lady Lady men Man Man Required to Equalise Team 11. Incentive Shots a. There are some competitions where the CONGU Equalisation rules do not adequately compensate ladies. This is especially true in the Any gender team competitions (eg Greensomes, Foursomes, 4BBB, Texas Scramble, ProAm/Bowmaker and match-play) where players are not playing off their own card. For example: In a Texas Scramble, off the men s (white) card, with a team of 4x18 handicap men and a team of 4x18 handicap ladies. The ladies each get 2 shots from Equalisation to compensate for the Par/SSS differences. The ladies handicap allowance is 1/10 of the total handicaps = 8.0. The men s team get 7.2. If both teams play exactly to handicap, the men s team will score 71 minus 7.2 = 63.8 and the ladies will score 73 minus 8.0 = 65. So, even with equalisation the men s team would always win. Ladies need additional shots if they are to compete on equal terms. If the ladies are given 3 additional shots each this raises their team handicap to 9.2 and equalises the scores. Even with a team handicap of 9.2, history has proven that all lady teams still struggle against all male teams, so 4 incentive shots are recommended for competitions of this nature. b. Augmenting the ladies handicaps so that they are able to compete fairly in these competitions is seen as beneficial to the club. More ladies will take part and there is more chance of men being willing to fill team spaces with ladies if they are not being disadvantaged by doing so. c. The additional shot allocation is defined under each event under the heading Incentive Shots. 12. Supplementary Cards a. CONGU permits players of Cat 2 to 5 to submit one supplementary card per week (max 10 per year). Cat 1 players may also submit supplementary cards, but these have different restrictions which can be found in the CONGU handbook. b. The course must be in a qualifying state for a supplementary to be valid. c. The player must register that they are playing a supplementary before they commence play. This is done by entering via the PSI and selecting the supplementary option. d. The supplementary card must be signed by a marker (in the same way as for a standard competition) and the card placed in the section s card boxes. e. It is expected that the player will enter their score on the PSI. This must be done on the same day as the round is played, otherwise the score entry option will not be available. In this case the section s handicap secretary will need to enter the scores. Competitions Directory Page 9

10 13. Regional Finals a. Anyone who won a men s strokeplay competition in 2016 has qualified to enter the Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy, via one of the regional finals documented on the England Golf website. This competition was formerly known as the England Golf Gold Medal. ers Brewery were sponsors of this event from 2006 to 2016, during which time qualification was via a single qualifying round. The club does not sponsor entry to this event. b. The winner of our designated qualifying round (currently the Stan Shaw Cup) will qualify for the Lombard PGA Regional Finals. The club will sponsor the entry fee for the Lombard. c. Daily Mail Foursomes. The leading all-male pair from the Winter Foursomes knockout will represent the club in the Daily Mail Foursomes. Since the 1 st round of this competition is usually played in Jan/early Feb and the winter foursomes do not complete until late March, the representatives are being selected for the subsequent year s competition. Competitions Directory Page 10

11 Current Competitions B & D Searle Scratch Cup Inaugurated in 1983 and presented by Barry and David Searle Qualifies for 1 st Saturday in September and Juniors Male Members Harvey Masters Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy** Individual medal Played in conjunction with the Mini ProAm Each entrant heads a team in the ProAm. Medal tees + to 10 Byelaw 11b applies Scratch As published on the entry sheet, ( 5.00 per person in 2016). Pay in advance via PSI B&D Searle Cup to the winner. Cash prize fund is shared with Mini ProAm Competition Expenses (15%) (see notes below) Working example for 2016: 40 5 pp = 800 Deduct Competition Expenses for B&D Searle entrants 5 = 27). Remaining Prize fund 773 to 1/10 of B&DS entrants 50, 40, 30, 20 = 140 to 1/10 of teams 200, 160, 120, 80 = 560, any remainder ( 33) to 5 th placed team B&DS entrant can win 2 prizes. The Competition Expenses are only deducted from the B&D Searle entries (not from the Mini ProAm entrants). ** Formerly England Golf Club Medal Competitions Directory Page 11

12 Bill Starkie Trophy Presented by Miss Denise Starkie in memory of her father Bill. Inaugurated in rmally a Friday in July or August All playing members Mixed Greensomes Stableford. Drawn Partners, Men s Card Medal tees Ladies receive 2 equalisation shots then 3/8 combined handicap. Old-style handicap allowance retained at request of the sponsor. entry fee required are provided by Denise and her brother Competitions Directory Page 12

13 Bob Johnston Cup Formerly the George Wood Junior Invitation. Presented by Bob Johnston and inaugurated in 2008 On a Sunday in October By invitation from Bob Johnston Teams are chosen by Bob Johnston and consist of a Junior and a member of a club committee where possible 4BBB Stableford, own card. Medal tees Junior handicaps to maximum of 54. handicap. n-standard handicap allowance at request of the sponsor. ne provided by Bob Johnston Competitions Directory Page 13

14 Bunce Trophy Presented by F L Bunce and inaugurated in 1972 Usually a Sunday in July with reserved tee times and Junior members all-junior 4 balls. Mixed Foursomes Medal Medal tees Byelaw 11b applies. Junior handicaps as per adult maximum. Half combined handicap, limited to 18 Half strokes are counted as such (ie not rounded up) for Foursomes Strokeplay, as per CONGU Appendix F. Nett score calculated using Par 71 (white) course Equalisation: Ladies receive 2 shots, added before the allowance is calculated. As per General Information - Equalisation. Pairs to reserve timed slots on the signup sheet. as published on the signup sheet Payment will be taken from swipe cards on the closing date. Trophy and vouchers presented on the day Monetary prizes as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 15% Captain or Club Official required for presentation Competitions Directory Page 14

15 Captain s Day - Captain s Cup Inaugurated in 1975 Qualifies for Harvey Masters On Captain s Day with reserved tee times and Junior Members Individual stableford, own card (but subject to the privilege of the Captain to change) Medal tees + to 12 Byelaw 11b applies (to win the trophy) CONGU c status is required Yes Determined by the Captain (usually free) Trophy on the day at Captain s discretion Juniors must have played in the 18-hole men s competition (rather than the 9-hole junior competition). Captain s Day - Whitbread Cup Inaugurated in 1992 Qualifies for Harvey Masters On Captain s Day with reserved tee times male and Junior male members Individual Stableford, own card (but subject to Captain s privilege of change) Medal tees Byelaw 11b applies (to win the trophy) CONGU c status is required Yes Determined by the Captain (usually free) Trophy on the day at Captain s discretion. Usually 2 divisions 13 to 18 and 19 to 28 Juniors must have played in the 18-hole men s competition (rather than the 9-hole junior competition). Competitions Directory Page 15

16 Captain s Day - Martin Trophy Inaugurated in 2016, presented by Mrs Julie Martin On Captain s Day with reserved tee times and Junior Female Members Individual Stableford, own card (but subject to the privilege of the Captain to change) Medal tees + to 36 Byelaw 11b applies (for the Trophy) CONGU c status is required Yes Determined by the Captain (usually free) Trophy on the day at Captain s discretion Captain s Day Johnston Trophy Juniors must have played in the 18-hole ladies competition (rather than the 9-hole junior competition). On Captain s Day with reserved tee times Junior members 9-hole individual stableford, own card (but subject to the privilege of the Captain to change) Medal tees + to 54 CONGU c status is required Yes Determined by the Captain (usually free) at Captain s discretion Junior boys with handicaps of 28 or less may elect to play in either the Junior 9-hole event or the Men s Stableford. Junior girls with handicaps of 36 or less may elect to play in either the Junior 9-hole event or the Ladies Stableford Competitions Directory Page 16

17 Captain s Day - Longest Drive Trophy Inaugurated in 1980 Captains Day male and Junior male members Usually measured on the 10th hole. The ball must be on the fairway Participants must be playing in the main Captain s Day events. Medal tees t applicable N/A N/A N/A Trophy on the Day Competitions Directory Page 17

18 Clark Trophy Inaugurated in 1954 and presented by R Clark Saturday in mid August reserved tee times and Junior members Any mix of genders sole-junior 4-balls Foursomes Medal Medal Bylaw 11b applies. Junior handicaps must not exceed the adult maximum. 1/2 combined handicap Half strokes are counted as such (ie not rounded up) for Foursomes Strokeplay, as per CONGU Appendix F. Nett score calculated using Par 71 (white) course Equalisation: All Ladies in receive 2 shots, added to their handicaps before the allowance is calculated, as per General Information Equalisation As published on the entry sheet. Trophy at the Presentation Evening Monetary prizes as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 15% This event originally had a qualification round of the Captain and Pro Challenge. This was then changed to the Millennium Trophy. The competition is now open to all entrants. Competitions Directory Page 18

19 Charles Lock Trophy Presented by Corhampton Seniors to Charles Lock in 1994 in recognition of him reaching his centenary On a Friday in September or October Reserved tee times All Members Greensomes Stableford Drawn partners with mixed gender teams where possible. Mixed pairs play off men s card Single gender pairs play off own card. Medal tees Bylaw 11b applies Junior handicaps must not exceed the adult maximum. 0.6 of lower plus 0.4 of higher handicaps as per CONGU Appendix F. Equalisation shots applied before the allowance is calculated Equalisation: Mixed pairs: Each lady receives 4 extra shots 2 ladies Each lady receives 1 extra shot 2 men ne Incentive Shots: Each lady receives 1 extra shot to compensate for winter conditions. As published on the signup sheet Trophy and vouchers presented on the day Club Captain or Club Official required for presentation Competitions Directory Page 19

20 Chris Rhodes Trophy Presented by Mr & Mrs Rhodes in memory of their son Chris inaugurated A letter is usually sent to them advising them of the results. Usually played on a Sunday in the summer holidays All Junior and Colt members Individual Stableford, own card Medal. CONGU c status is required. Junior handicap limits to junior maximum (54) Yes Standard Junior entrance fee ( 1.50 in 2016). Trophy and vouchers presented on the day Competition Expenses 0% deduction. may be supplemented from the Junior Fund. Prize distribution is at the discretion of the Junior organiser. Colt members are members aged 18 to 23 Club Captain or Club Official required for presentation Competitions Directory Page 20

21 Christmas Shotgun Usually played on the 27th December All and Junior members All playing members may play if the competition takes place on a weekday. Pinehurst Greensomes (stableford scoring) Drawn partners with mixed gender teams where possible. Single gender pairs: own card Mixed gender pairs: ladies card Both players tee off on all par 4 and par 5 holes, and then play the next shot with each other s ball, after which they pick the best ball and play alternate shots thereafter. On par 3 holes both drive, pick the best ball and play alternate shots thereafter. Men yellow tees, ladies red tees CONGU c status is required. Junior handicaps must not exceed Adult maximum. ½ combined Equalisation shots applied before the allowance is calculated Equalisation: Mixed pairs: ne 2 ladies each lady receives 2 extra shots 2 men each man receives 1 extra shot Incentive Shots: Each lady receives 1 extra shot to compensate for winter conditions. As published on the signup sheet Christmas Fayre with a value in line with General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 0% Presentation on the day Club Captain or Club Official required for presentation The format of this competition has varied over time. It was at one time teams of 3 with each person playing alternate shots (aka foursomes) Competitions Directory Page 21

22 Club Medal Competitions N/A Qualifies for rmally one weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) and one Wednesday, per month, from April to October. All and Junior members. All playing members may play in the mid-week competitions. Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy** Regional Final and Harvey Masters. Individual medal competition as published in the club diary 2 divisions Medal Junior handicaps must not exceed adult maximum CONGU c status is required to win prizes See also General Information - Handicaps Nett score calculated using Par 71 (white) course Equalisation: All Ladies receive 2 shots, as per General Information Equalisation. These shots are applied automatically by the results software. Yes, except during Course Maintenance (midweek) As shown on PSI at entry As per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 15% ProShop fee 10% ** Formerly the England Golf Gold Medal Regional Final Competitions Directory Page 22

23 Club Stableford Competitions rmally one weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) and one Wednesday, per month, from April to October. All and Junior members All playing members may play in the mid-week competitions Individual stableford competition as published in the club diary, own card 2 divisions Medal Junior handicaps must not exceed adult maximum CONGU c status is required to win prizes See also General Information - Handicaps Yes, except during Course Maintenance (midweek) As shown on PSI at entry As per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 15% ProShop fee 10% 2 divisions Competitions Directory Page 23

24 Club Reverse Split Sixes t fixed, when the calendar allows the event to be scheduled. Reserved tee times All and Junior members. All members if played midweek. Any mix of genders Teams of 4, stableford scoring, own card. Teams must contain at least 1 member. All scores to count on 1st 6 holes, best 3 scores on 2nd 6 holes and best 2 scores on last 6 holes. In the event that a team is short of a player the following dummy score will be used Medal CONGU c status required Junior handicaps must not exceed adult maximum As published on the entry sheet Monetary as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 0% Competitions Directory Page 24

25 Club Split Sixes t fixed, when the calendar allows the event to be scheduled. Reserved tee times All and Junior members. All members if played midweek. Any mix of genders Teams of 4, stableford scoring, own card. Teams must contain at least 1 member. Best 2 scores to count on 1st 6 holes, best 3 scores on 2nd 6 holes and all scores on last 6 holes. In the event that a team is short of a player the following dummy score will be used Medal CONGU c status required Junior handicaps must not exceed adult maximum As published on the entry sheet Monetary as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 0% Competitions Directory Page 25

26 Club Red Ball Stableford On a weekend as the diary allows All and Junior members Any mix of genders sole-junior teams Teams of 4 playing individual stableford, own card, aggregate of all scores on each hole. Players must elect playing order prior to play and maintain that order for the whole round i.e. player A plays hole 1 with red ball, Player B hole 2 with red ball etc. A red ball must be used on each hole and the points scored count triple. If the first red ball is lost, it may be substituted. If the second red ball is lost, play continues but no further triple points can be scored. A red ball is any ball suitably marked Medal tees Yellow tees for men when the white tees are not available CONGU c status required Junior handicaps must not exceed the adult maximum Equalisation: Ladies will receive 1 shot when the yellow course is in play, as per General Information Equalisation. This shot is applied automatically by the results software). Incentive Shots: ne Can be reviewed on the day As published on the entry sheet or on PSI at entry Monetary as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 0% Competitions Directory Page 26

27 Club Yellow Ball Stableford On a weekend as the diary allows All and Junior members Any mix of genders sole-junior teams Teams of 4 playing individual stableford, own card, aggregate of all scores on each hole. Players must elect playing order prior to play and maintain that order for the whole round i.e. player A plays hole 1 with yellow ball, Player B hole 2 with yellow ball etc. A yellow ball must be used on each hole and the points scored count double. If the first yellow ball is lost, it may be substituted. If the second yellow ball is lost, play continues but no further double points can be scored. A yellow ball is any ball suitably marked Medal tees Yellow tees for men when the white tees are not available CONGU c status required Junior handicaps must not exceed the adult maximum Equalisation: Ladies will receive 1 shot when the yellow course is in play, as per General Information Equalisation. This shot is applied automatically by results software. Incentive Shots: ne Can be reviewed on the day As published on the entry sheet or on PSI at entry Monetary as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 0% Competitions Directory Page 27

28 Club Texas Scramble Usually a Saturday in June, with reserved tee times and Junior Members, any mix of genders sole-junior teams Medal play Teams of either 3 or 4 players In a team of 4, at least 3 drives per player must be used. In a team of 3, at least 4 drives per player must be used. Each player s drives must include one on a Par 3 hole. Each player drives and one ball is selected. If on fairway the selected ball must be marked no more than 6 away, then played as normal by its player. Each other team member (in any order) then places their ball within 6 of the marker (no nearer the hole) and plays their shot. If the selected ball was in the rough or in a bunker, other team members must drop their ball within 1 club length of the marker and no nearer the hole. Play on the green is as on the fairway. Medal Yellow tees for men when the white tees are not available CONGU c status required Junior handicaps must not exceed adult maximum Team of 4: 1/8 combined handicap Team of 3: 1/6 combined handicap Team handicaps are calculated to 2 decimal places, not rounded to the nearest whole number Nett score calculated using Par 71 (white) course Equalisation: Ladies add 2 shots to their handicap before allowance is calculated. Should the men s yellow course be in play, then 4 shots are required. Incentive Shots: Ladies to receive 4 extra shots, added before allowance is calculated As published on the entry sheet As per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 0% Competitions Directory Page 28

29 Four Sections Match This event was conceived with the intention of integrating the Junior section into a friendly game of golf with the other Club sections, Men, Ladies and Senior Men. Usually on a Friday in August All playing members Individual stableford, own card. Aggregate of team scores to determine the winners rmally teams of 10. Teams to be drawn by Junior Organiser Medal CONGU c status required Junior handicaps must not exceed Adult maximum ne Four Sections Trophy presented on the day Club Captain or Club Official required for presentation Competitions Directory Page 29

30 George Davis Trophy (Invitation) Inaugurated in 1975 and presented by George Davis to commemorate the opening of the new 18 hole golf course Usually on a Sunday at the end of May, with reserved tee times. Male Members and their Male guests. Pairs Aggregate Stableford Limited to 40 Pairs Medal Maximum (individual) 18 CONGU c status required Pairs to reserve timed slots on the entry sheet Entry fee as published on the entry sheet. Payment in advance, at the bar, to include post-event meal. Trophy and event vouchers on the day Monetary prizes as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 15% Mrs Lorraine Richards (daughter of donor & wife of David Richards) is invited to present the prizes. The Club Captain or a Club Official is also required for the presentation. Competitions Directory Page 30

31 Greenkeepers Revenge First played for in May Pin positions placed at the discretion of the Head Green Keeper Usually played over a Bank holiday weekend in May if the diary allows All and Junior members Individual stableford, own card Medal Junior handicaps must not exceed adult maximum CONGU c status is required to win prizes As shown on PSI at entry As per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 0% 2 divisions Competitions Directory Page 31

32 Hartwell Salver (knockout) Inaugurated in 1992 and presented by Fred Hartwell Schedule Qualifies for Summer season Reserved tee times for the 36 hole final. Closing date for entries: Last Sunday in March Start: Once draw is complete End: Last Sunday in September All rounds finish on a Sunday unless next day is a Bank Holiday, in which case the round finishes on the Monday male and Junior male members The winner of this competition will receive a separate invitation to play in the Harvey Masters. See also Harvey Masters for year of qualification. Singles scratch knockout 36 hole final Medal Byelaw 11b applies Junior handicaps must not exceed the adult maximum ne As published on the entry sheet Payment in advance via PSI Trophy at the presentation evening Monetary prizes as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money to winner and to runner-up. Competition Expenses 15% Referee(s) required for final. Originally final played on specified date. Players now arrange a mutually acceptable date (changed circa 2013). Competitions Directory Page 32

33 Harvey Masters Inaugurated in 1991 and presented by Bob Harvey to celebrate the Club's Centenary Year Usually played on a Saturday afternoon in October with reserved tee times Male winners of the following competitions: Harvey Masters winner (current holder) Club Cup, McDonald Cup, Goble Cup, Haigh Cup (!st 5 in each competition) Captains Cup Whitbread Cup Hartwell Salver (knockout) Valentine Trophy (knockout) Hunt Cup Presidents Trophy (Bogey) M J Dunne Cup Stan Shaw Trophy B & D Searle Scratch Cup Rob Cooper Memorial Medal All Club Medal Winners, weekend and mid-week, for both divisions Qualifies for Bridgestone Chase Your Dreams Trophy ** Qualification Period Qualification period is a rolling 12 months from 1 st September to 31 st August. Winners of events completing in September will be invited to either take part in the year in which they won or may elect to play in the subsequent year. These events are Hartwell Salver, Valentine Trophy, B&D Searle Scratch Cup and any Club Medals. Individual Medal 1 division Medal Byelaw 11b applies Junior handicaps must not exceed the adult maximum Yes As shown on PSI at signon Trophy presented at the Presentation Evening Monetary prizes as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Ensure that the current holder and any people held over from previous year are invited to play. ** Formerly England Golf Club Medal Competitions Directory Page 33

34 Internationals Presented by Barry Butler and Tom Edmond inaugurated in Usually played on a Saturday in mid-april. Organised by the Vice-Captain of the Men s section. Shotgun start at 1400 and Junior Members Individual stableford, own card, played in a team of 16 with teams under national flag of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, played in 4 balls with one player of each nationality. Captains of each Country will play from 1st tee. Best 13 scores to count for team aggregate score. Medal CONGU c status applies Junior handicaps must not exceed the Adult maximum As shown on event poster, to include cost of post-event meal. Payment in advance via swipe card at the bar. Trophy on the day for winning captain plus 8 prizes split between the winning Gentleman and Lady from each of the four teams. There are no prizes for the winning team. Conditions ratified 11 September 2014 with Barry Butler. Definitive instructions of the format are held in the office and cannot be changed without the express permission of Barry Butler. Competitions Directory Page 34

35 Hunt Cup Presented by Bernard Hunt inaugurated in 1976 to commemorate the opening of the new clubhouse Usually played on a Saturday/Sunday in vember Odd numbered years played on a Sunday, even numbered years played on a Saturday. Qualifies for and Junior members Harvey Masters (male only) See also Harvey Masters for year of qualification. Individual stableford, own card 2 divisions (as per club stableford) Medal Byelaw 11b applies Junior handicaps must not exceed the Adult maximum Equalisation: t required providing Medal tees are in place. If the Yellow course is in play, ladies require 1 additional shot as per General Information - Equalisation. This is applied automatically by the results software. Yes As shown on PSI at signon Trophy presented at the Presentation Evening to the better score of the two division winners. Monetary as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money. Competition Expenses 15% ProShop fee 10% 26 Feb 2015 decision made by Competitions Committee to hold this event on alternate Saturday and Sunday commencing Sunday 8 vember Competitions Directory Page 35

36 J&H Rosebowl Formerly called the Polygraphic Cup donated by members Ivor Hughes and Gordon Jackson and named after their company. When the company was sold in 1989 the trophy was renamed J & H Rosebowl. On a Friday in February All Members Individual stableford, own card. Players to carry 3 clubs only, one of which must be a putter Men yellow tees, ladies red tees Byelaw 11b applies Junior handicaps must not exceed the Adult maximum Equalisation: Ladies require 1 additional shot as per General Information - Equalisation. This is applied automatically by the results software. Incentive Shots: Each lady will receive 1 additional incentive shot to compensate for winter conditions. As shown on PSI at signon Trophy presented at the Presentation Evening. Monetary prizes as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 15% From 27 Jan 2015, opened to ladies 26 Feb 2015 decision made by Men s Section Committee that this event, which is held on a Friday, will run all day and that there will be no separate Men s Section competition. Competitions Directory Page 36

37 John Wright Trophy (Invitation) Inaugurated in 1976 and presented by John Knight (Captain 1972 and Club President ) Usually on the first Sunday in October, with reserved tee times Male Members and their Male guests. 4BBB Stableford. Limited to 40 pairs Medal Maximum (individual) 24 CONGU c status required 90% (CONGU 2016) Pairs to reserve timed slots on the entry sheet as published on the entry sheet. Payment in advance, at the bar, to include post-event meal. Trophy and vouchers on the day Monetary as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money Competition Expenses 15% Captain or Club Official required for presentation Competitions Directory Page 37

38 Junior Championships Inaugurated in 1977 Usually on a Friday at the end of August All Junior members 18 or 36 hole individual medal over either 1 or 2 rounds. 1 st round is for anyone competing for the 36 hole scratch trophy 2 nd round is for everyone Best gross score over 36 holes is Junior Champion 1 division for the Nett Medal As per current CONGU Junior limit Byelaw 11b applies (for scratch trophy) CONGU c status required for the Nett Nett score calculated using Par 71 (white) course Equalisation: All Ladies receive 2 shots, as per General Information Equalisation. These shots are applied automatically by the results software. Yes As published on the signup sheet on Junior notice board (normally the same as the standard Junior fee per round) Trophy and vouchers on the day Gross: 1 st and 2 nd Nett: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd member may win more than 1 prize Club Captain to present the trophies (if available) Prize fund may be subsidised from the Junior Fund as decided by the Management Committee. The Gross prizes will exceed those for the Nett. Competitions Directory Page 38

39 Leslie Ralls Trophy (knockout) Inaugurated in 1981 and presented by Elizabeth Ralls Schedule Summer season Reserved tee time for the 18 hole final. and Junior members Closing date for entries: Last Sunday in March Start: Once draw is complete End: Last Sunday in September All rounds finish on a Sunday unless next day is a Bank Holiday, in which case the round finishes on the Monday Mixed Greensomes matchplay knockout, men s card 18 hole final Medal Men 24, Ladies 36 Byelaw 11b applies Calculate 0.6 x the lower handicap plus 0.4 x the higher handicap for each pair, then full difference. Equalisation: Ladies receive 2 shots, added before the allowance is calculated. As per General Information - Equalisation. As published on the entry sheet Payment in advance via PSI Trophy at the Presentation Evening Monetary prizes as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money to winners and runners-up. If more than 40 pairs take part then beaten semi-finalists will also receive prizes Competition Expenses 15% Referee required for the 18 hole final Competitions Directory Page 39

40 Linnell Cup Inaugurated in 1976 and presented by Mr & Mrs R Linnell Usually on the 1st Sunday in July, with reserved tee times. Followed by a 2 course meal in the Hartwell Room (Jacket & Tie). Prize presentation is attended by their daughter Mrs Penny Urry and her husband Graham Members, Married Couples Mixed Foursomes Stableford. Ladies card Medal Byelaw 11b applies 1/2 combined handicap, maximum 24 Equalisation: Gentlemen lose 2 shots, removed before the allowance is calculated. As per General Information - Equalisation. Pairs to reserve timed slots as published on the entry sheet, to include post-event meal. Payment in advance at the bar Trophy and vouchers on the day. Monetary as per as per General Information - Allocation of Prize Money to winners and runners-up. A significant couple (eg captain, past-captain, member of committee) expected to host the Urry s The original limit was 18 for the combined handicap. 2016, for the 40 th Anniversary the handicap limit was removed. A 24 shot maximum allowance was reintroduced in Competitions Directory Page 40

41 Men s Championships - Club Cup Inaugurated in 1970 as Club Championships. Renamed to Men s Championships from 2015 Qualifies for Usually played over a Saturday and Sunday in mid June in conjunction with the Goble Cup, Haigh Cup and McDonald Cup male and Junior male members. Harvey Masters Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy** 36 hole individual medal, played over 2 days (18 holes per day) in 3 balls. Round 1 played in strict handicap order Round 2 in reverse handicap order, except for Cat 1 players who will start in reverse finishing order from round 1 (leader starts last). The person with the lowest gross score over 36 holes will become the Club Men s Champion and will win the Club Cup. In the event of a tie after 36 holes a playoff over holes 1 and 2 will take place. If the players are still tied at this point there will be a sudden-death playoff over holes 1 and 2. Medal Scratch Byelaw 11b applies ne (but Goble, Haigh and McDonald Cups are qualifiers) ne (payment by entry to the Goble, Haigh and McDonald Cups) Trophy and vouchers at completion of the event For details see General Information - Allocation of Prize Money, Club Championships Club Captain to present the trophies Category 1 ladies were permitted to enter ( ) playing off white tees. Competition returned to men only (and renamed) from 2015 as not equitable for ladies to play off men s medal tees. ** Formerly England Golf Club Medal Competitions Directory Page 41

42 Men s Championships - McDonald Cup Inaugurated in 2001 and presented by Tony and Margaret McDonald Qualifies for In conjunction with the Men s Championships with reserved tee times male and Junior male members Harvey Masters Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy** 36 hole individual medal (best nett score), played over 2 days (18 holes per day) in 3 balls. Round 1 played in strict handicap order Round 2 reverse handicap order, except for Cat 1 players whose start order is based on finishing position on day 1 (leader goes out last). Medal + to 9 Byelaw 11b applies Yes As published on the event poster. Payment in advance, on entry via PSI. Trophy and vouchers at the end of the event For details see General Information - Allocation of Prize Money, Club Championships Club Captain to present the trophies ** Formerly England Golf Club Medal Competitions Directory Page 42

43 Men s Championships - Goble Cup Inaugurated in 1980 and presented by Bob Goble Qualifies for In conjunction with the Men s Championships with reserved tee times Junior Male members Harvey Masters Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy** 36 hole individual medal (best nett score), played over 2 days (18 holes per day) in 3 balls. Round 1 played in strict handicap order Round 2 in reverse handicap order. Medal 10 to 16 Byelaw 11b applies Yes As published on the event poster. Payment in advance, on entry via PSI. Trophy and vouchers at the end of the event For details see General Information - Allocation of Prize Money, Club Championships Club Captain to present the trophies ** Formerly England Golf Club Medal Competitions Directory Page 43

44 Men s Championships - Haigh Cup Inaugurated in 1980 and presented by Alan Haigh Qualifies for In conjunction with the Men s Championships with reserved tee times male and Junior male members. Harvey Masters Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy** 36 hole individual medal (best nett score), played over 2 days (18 holes per day) in 3 balls. Round 1 played in strict handicap order Round 2 in reverse handicap order. Medal 17 to 28 Byelaw 11b applies Yes As published on the event poster. Payment in advance on entry via PSI Trophy and vouchers at the end of the event For details see General Information - Allocation of Prize Money, Club Championships Club Captain to present the trophies** Formerly England Golf Club Medal Competitions Directory Page 44