MEMBERS HANDBOOK INCLUDING SYLLABUS JULY 2018 JUNE Office Phone: Pro Shop Phone:

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1 MEMBERS HANDBOOK INCLUDING SYLLABUS JULY 2018 JUNE 2019 Office Phone: Pro Shop Phone:

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4 WHITTLESEA GOLF CLUB 160 Humevale Road, HUMEVALE, 3757 Club Tel: Fax: Pro Shop: golfclubwhit@bigpond.com Website: Board 2017/18: Office Bearers: President: Brian Thompson Vice President: Wayne Martin Captain: Michael Bland Secretary: Michael Hynes Treasurer: Michael Hynes Board members: Doug Grassick, John Mizzi, David Wheeler Committee Chairpersons: Match: Michael Bland Works: Wayne Martin House, Social: John Mizzi Marketing: Finance: Michael Hynes AT ALL TIMES Members will afford the President and Captain the COURTESY OF THE TEE Ladies Committee: President: Janine Lunny Captain: Wendy Boardman Secretary: Aileen Dundon Vice President: Liz Lewis Vice Captain: Jenny McKeon Committee: Beatrice Castle, Maureen Wheeler, Leanne Bland, Jeanette O Day, Carole Howlett. Office Manager: Kim Johnson Professional: Daniel Cromie Course Superintendent: Brad Tucker

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Board & Office Bearers... 1 Play the Game of Golf:... 3 Etiquette... 3 Members... 3 New Members... 4 Introduction of Visitors... 4 Members Responsibilities... 4 Members On Course Responsibilities... 5 Dress Regulations... 6 Membership Categories... 7 Leave of Absence... 8 Competition Days & Times... 8 Subscriptions... 9 Entry to Club Competitions... 9 Use of Motorised Golf Carts Slow Play Local Rules, Tee Off & Ties Extreme Conditions & Competition Policy Handicapping General (Car Parking, Course Closure, Practice) Reciprocal Rights Major Events (Club Championship, Matchplay, Pennant). 18 Men s Major Events Ladies Major Events Programme for Season (Syllabus) Membership List Golf Competitions and How They are Played Golfing Appointments

6 PLAYING THE GAME OF GOLF ETIQUETTE: Players should at all times play without delay. No one shall move, talk or stand close to, or directly behind a ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke. The player with the best score on the previous hole has the honor of teeing off first. If there is no outright winner of a hole, then the order of play does not change from the previous tee. The player who has the honor shall be allowed to play before his opponent or fellow competitor tees his/her ball. (Refer to Slow Play on Page 11). In most modern stroke games one can play ready golf and not wait for the best score on the hole to tee it up first No player shall play until the players in front are out of range. Players searching for a ball should allow other players coming up to pass them; they should signal to players following them to pass and should not continue until those players are out of range. (Refer Slow Play on Page 11). Through the green a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced by him/her is replaced at once, pressed down and/or filled. Players should ensure that when placing the flagstick, no damage is done to the putting green and that neither they nor their caddies damage the hole by standing close to the hole, or while handling the flagstick. The flagstick should be replaced properly in the hole before the players leave the putting green. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should leave the putting green immediately and mark their cards at the next tee. A player who has incurred a penalty should indicate the fact to his opponent or marker as soon as possible. MEMBERS: This is your club and the fundamental rule of your club is Consideration for one s fellow members. In heeding the information and advice contained in this syllabus, not only will you gain considerable pleasure from the time you elect to spend on the course and/or in the clubhouse, you will be adding to the pleasure and comfort of your fellow members. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. 3

7 PLAYING THE GAME OF GOLF cont... NEW MEMBERS: Any member who nominates a new member should introduce him or her to their respective President or Captain and ensure the new member is acquainted: with the etiquette, rules of golf and the rules of the club. Every effort should be made to play with their nominee in the first games at the club. MEMBERS PROPERTY: The Whittlesea Golf Club shall not be held liable for any loss of or damage to the property of any member in or on the premises. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS (Non-Members): 1. The maximum number of guests per member per day for the purpose of playing golf in competition is three (3). 2. Members may subject to the prior approval of either the Captain, President or Secretary, introduce up to twelve (12) guests per day (not including Guest Days) for the purpose of playing golf in competition. 3. Members introducing guests shall be responsible for ensuring their green fees are paid. 4. Guests shall pay Green Fees unless otherwise stated. 5. On designated Guests Days all guests introduced by a member shall pay the appropriate fee set by the Board which includes the Green Fee and Competition Fee. A guest without an Australian handicap will be assigned a handicap considered appropriate by the host member with 18 being the maximum. 6. A guest on normal competition days may enter the daily competition if they hold an Australian Handicap and pay the Competition Fee 7. A guest playing prior to am must be are accompanied by at least one member unless an exemption is approved by the Board prior to playing. 8. Guests are not eligible to win a designated Major Event. (can win Whittlesea Open) 9. Restricted Members may not introduce visitors with any other rights than those enjoyed by themselves. 4

8 PLAYING THE GAME OF GOLF cont... MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. All members must be financial before entering any club competition. 2. Members must know the conditions of play before commencing any round of golf. 3. All members must book their playing time on the sheet provided in the Pro Shop (up to 14 days in advance). 4. All members must report to the Professional at least fifteen minutes prior to their hit off time. 5. All members must follow directions given by the Tee master in respect of the composition of groups and hit off times. 6. Members who fail to hit off within the designated competition times may, at the discretion of the Match Committee, have a two stroke penalty applied. MEMBERS ON-COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The player is responsible for knowing the conditions and the rules under which the competition is to be played. 2. The lowest handicapped player in each group is the Captain of the group and is responsible for maintaining etiquette and procedure, including starting and finishing times. 3. Players are requested to pick up as soon as a hole is lost in Par or a point cannot be scored in Stableford. 4. A single player or a group of more than four, except in foursomes, is not a match, and accordingly they have no rights and must give way to all matches of any description and if in competition are liable to disqualification unless permission is obtained from the Match Committee or tee master beforehand. 5. Players are not to retrieve golf balls from the hole by the use of the head of the putter. Use of the club head in this way will cause unnecessary wear-and-tear to the hole s edge and inconvenience the following members. 6. Members please note the Local and Temporary Local Rules and penalties posted on notice boards in the clubhouse and pro shop. 7. Players may visit the spike bar or kitchen for refreshments after completing their 9 th hole but will lose their position on the 10 th tee if the players ahead are out of range and the players following are ready to use the tee. 5

9 PRACTICE: The use of more than one ball during a practice round is not permitted. All members using the practice fairway are required to give way to any golfers who need to play a shot from this area. Your courtesy could prevent a serious accident. DRESS REGULATIONS Members are reminded that they should be correctly attired in the Clubhouse and on the course at all times. The requirement for the dress of male members and visitors is that their attire be neat and tidy ie. shirts with collars, slacks or walk shorts of reasonable length. In terms of dress code members must set an example. The following are not acceptable: 1. Tracksuits and tracksuit tops. 2. Singlets 3. Thongs, moccasins and Workboots. It is the responsibility of each member to ensure that they and their guest(s) observe the club s dress standards. The Board will determine decisions pertaining to dress regulations. CLUBHOUSE: Members and their guests must observe dress requirements and orderly conduct within the Clubhouse according to rules laid down by the Board. BAR: Children under the age of 18 years may be admitted to the Clubhouse in the company of an adult. An adult must make any bar purchase. PROOF OF AGE: Proof of age must be able to be produced if requested. Junior members under the age of 18 years are permitted in the bar area, but may not purchase or consume any alcoholic liquor. 6

10 TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP Membership (total permitted) Full Members (1000) Senior Full (100) Special Full (50) Description and Entitlement All the rights and privileges of club membership Any Full Member who has attained the age of 65 and has been a member for at least 10 years can apply. All privileges. Any Full Member who has been a continuous Full Member for at least 25 years can apply. All privileges. Annual Fees Full Fee 72% of annual fee 85% of annual fee Junior (100) Restricted (200) Senior Restricted (50) Social (50) Country (20) Any student under the age of 25. A Juniors has full rights except that they cannot vote or hold Board membership. Cadet a Junior under 14 yo. Teen a Junior14 and under 18 Youth a Junior 18 and under 25 enrolled with an Education Institute. All privileges of membership on all days except Saturday and Sunday. Any restricted member who has attained the age of 65 and has been a continuous member for at least 10 years can apply. All privileges of restricted members. All privileges except for the playing facilities outside the club. Group 1 Person whose ordinary place of residence is more than 75km and less than 150 Km from the clubhouse. Group 2 Person whose ordinary place of residence is more than 150 Km from the clubhouse. All rights of an ordinary member. Frequency of play limits apply. Determined by Committee 72% of annual fee 50% of annual fee Determined by Committee Determined by Committee Corporate At discretion of Committee. Determined by Committee 7

11 LEAVE OF ABSENCE LEAVE OF ABSENCE: 1. Leave of absence (LOA) is a period of time when a member s rights are suspended but become fully restored at the conclusion of the absence period. 2. This period will normally cover a number of months up to a maximum of 6 months. Under exceptional circumstances the Board may consider a longer period up to 12 months. 3. LOA is normally applied for by a member when illness, injury or some other unforeseen circumstance prevents the member from enjoying the privileges of membership. 4. LOA will not be granted retrospectively. 5. LOA will not be granted to members who are in financial arrears. 6. The period of LOA creates an Annual Fee Credit which is applied in the following annual billing period. Note: Please use the Application Form available from the Club office. OMPETITION DAYS & MEMBER RESERVED TIMES Saturday Sunday Wednesday Public Holidays Special Days approximately 7:00am to 12:53pm 11:30am to 12:53pm (members may enter competition of the day from 7am) 7:00am to 9:16am (men) 9:30am to 10:00am (ladies) 10:20am to 12:53pm (men) 7:00am to 12:30pm Refer to notices in clubhouse/pro Shop Commencement times may vary with daylight savings. Designated Tee Times for special events will be decided by the Match Committee. If members do not reserve a tee time this may be used by green-fee players. 8

12 SUBSCRIPTIONS Members must be financial before entering any club completion. Members who are in arrears in respect to the payment of fees or other dues, may be deprived of membership privileges, withdrawal of handicaps, etc. pending adjustment of their financial status. Fees are due on the 1 st of April each year. PLAYING RIGHTS: Full Restricted Full playing rights Monday to Friday Other by invitation of the Board. ENTRY TO CLUB COMPETITIONS 1. Financial members with a current handicap may enter any appropriate competition scheduled by the club provided the competition fee is paid before they commence play. 2. Players are required to enter their names on the time sheet provided in the Pro Shop and to report 15 minutes prior to their chosen hit off time. If a player is not able to arrive on time they must ring the Pro Shop and cancel their bookings as early as possible. This common courtesy will allow members to have full groups. Penalties may be applied to those who fail to cancel. 3. On all days the Professional or his representative is the Tee Master and his/their instructions are to be followed by all members at all times. Failure to be on the tee at the nominated time may incur a two stroke penalty. 4. All competitors shall enter the competition of the day from the Proshop where payment of the current competition fee will result in the issuing of a personalized score card recording the players name, daily handicap and details of the type of competition being played. 9

13 ENTRY TO CLUB COMPETITIONS cont The following handicap grades generally apply: A Grade Scratch - 10 B Grade C Grade At the completion of the round members MUST record their hole by hole results on the touch screens provided in the clubhouse and place their signed scorecard in the receptacle slot even if a DNF result is recorded. All cards including incomplete cards must be returned. The Pro Shop does not accept score cards after 6pm on the day of competition. Cards not signed by both player and marker and not lodged within 15 minutes of completing the round render the competitor liable to disqualification (Rule 6-6b 6. A protest in connection with any competition or match shall be made in writing as soon as possible on the day of competition to the Captain, or a member of the Match Committee. (Verbal protests are not acceptable). Such protests shall be dealt with as soon as possible by the Match Committee representative whose decisions shall be final. USE OF MOTORISED GOLF VECHILES (Ride-on Carts or Motorbikes) Users are requested not to drive these vehicles on tees or within 10 metres of any green unless there is no other way of getting to the next tee. Drive only along the sides of fairways, not on fairways. Tyre tracks will damage or at worst kill grass. Passengers are requested to walk to their ball. The least amount of motorised traffic on the fairways the better. Any users of these vehicles seen not to comply with these basic rules may be asked to leave the course. 10

14 SLOW PLAY Slow Play (Rule 6-7): The Match committee may, in the conditions of the competition, lay down the pace of play guidelines. If a player unduly delays play, the penalty for a first offence in Stroke Play is one stroke. If there is doubt about finding your ball, hit a provisional ball immediately. Before assisting to look for the ball, the other players in the group shall hit their next shot, call up the group following, then assist in the search. Save Time! Mark your card after you have hit off from the next tee. Your position in the field is directly behind the group in front of you, not in front of the group behind. LOCAL RULES, TEE OFF & TIES LOCAL RULES: See scorecard. TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES: Check the notice board located in the Competition Room of the Clubhouse and outside the Pro Shop. TEE OFF: Play at all times must commence from the first tee, unless otherwise instructed. On a day when the competition under the control of the Match Committee is in progress, a member not taking part may only play where directed by the Tee Master. The Tee Master has sole discretion as to the order of play and may make adjustment to the event starter sheets if required. TIES: In all events where a tie occurs it shall be resolved by the Match Committee using a countback, except that a play off will be used to determine the winners of the Star Medal and the gross winner in all grades of the Club Championships. It will be over four holes: the 1 st, 16 th, 17 th and 18 th in that order. If there is still a tie there will be a sudden death play-off over the same four holes. 11

15 EXTREME CONDITIONS & COMPETITION POLICY The Whittlesea Golf Club Extreme Conditions ( eg Weather) Policy has been introduced to provide guidance to members and guests in relations to playing conditions which might impact on the health and well-being of players on the golf course. The Extreme Conditions Policy addresses issues of extreme heat, lightning and strong winds or approaching danger. It also applies when greens become unplayable due to heavy rain or other circumstance and suspension of play is necessary. Extreme Heat Heat Policy: Should the forecast temperature predicted for Humevale at 4.00pm on the evening before the day of competition be 38 degrees or more the competition times for that day will be adjusted such that start time will be 7.00 am to 8.50 am only. No competition entries will be accepted outside these times. The course will remain open for members play but not in the competition if outside the 8.50 am closing time The Office Manager, and in his/her absence the Golf Professional will inform the members of the modified competition times at or after 4.00 pm on the day prior to the competition. Time sheet bookings will remain so that all members who have booked will be assured of their game if they have a time within the modified competition times. Otherwise to play in the competition you will need to phone and make a booking within the limited time available. ( should provide for approximately 136 players ) Sunday tee times will be limited due to Social Group bookings. Should the event for the day be of a significant nature eg. Medal, the event will be transferred to a date to be determined. Should the forecast temperature at 4.00pm as above be 42 degrees or more the course will be closed. 12

16 Rationale: 1. The Club has a duty of care to its members and seeks to take a reasonable approach to days of extreme heat. 2. The Club is cognizant of advice given by Golf Victoria and Sports Medicine Australian and expressed in the Golf Victoria Heat Policy. 3. The Club is concerned for the health and well-being of all of its members. 4. The average age of competition fields is more than 60 years of age. 5. The Club is concerned for any possible litigation arising out of a heat-related situation. 6. Cancellation of the competition of the day is advice from the Club that it considers that it is too hot for play. 7. Members who play on days of extreme heat do so at their own risk. Members are advised to take appropriate actions to prevent heat stress. 10. The Club reminds all players about the appropriate measures to be taken to avoid heat stress, heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. 11. Members will have certainty and will know from the forecast at 4.00 pm what to expect on the following day. 12. Members are advised that on days of extreme heat, course staff might be involved in additional watering of greens and other areas susceptible to heat stress particularly during the morning and later in the day. Lightning The Rules of Golf acknowledge that lightning on golf courses has caused deaths and injuries and urges golf clubs to take precautions for the protection of golfers against lightning. Rule 6-8b and Appendix 1-5 make provision for Suspension of Play due to a Dangerous Situation. Such provision permits the Committee to suspend play or for players to discontinue play if they believe that there is a danger from lightning. When play is suspended by the Committee all players should discontinue play immediately. The Committee will determine when play is to resume. Failure to discontinue play on the advice of the Committee will result in disqualification. 13

17 Players who discontinue play without specific Committee permission must report to the Committee as soon as practicable. This can include a note left with your score card. No penalty will be applied if the reason is satisfactory. Otherwise the player will be disqualified. Policy: Should lightning be in the immediate vicinity of the golf course the Committee will consider the risk and if the situation is considered dangerous will, in the interests of the health and safety of the players, suspend play. Strong Winds Members are advised and reminded of the dangers of limbs falling from trees on days of extreme winds (50 kph or more). Members are advised to be aware of the forecast of strong winds and give consideration to their own personal safety while out on the course. Policy: Should the forecast at 4.00pm on the day before a competition be for winds likely to exceed 50 kph members will be reminded of the possible dangers of falling limbs or trees. Should a situation arise where the Match Committee considers such strong winds to be a danger to members, play will be suspended. Approaching Danger On days of extreme fire danger or other potential threat situations the Club will monitor Emergency Services advice and act accordingly Course Unplayable If the Committee considers that for any reason the course is not in a playable condition or that there are circumstances that render the proper playing of the game impossible it may order a temporary suspension of play or cancel all scores for the round. On advice from the Committee of a situation which warrants suspension of play players may discontinue play immediately or 14

18 continue to play out the hole provided they do so without delay. Play must be discontinued after the completion of the hole. Siren Notification Procedures Suspension of Play Suspension of play will be signaled by Three (3) blasts (repeated) of the siren. Play may continue to the completion of the current hole, or alternatively balls may be marked if completion is not practicable. Players should return to the Clubhouse until further notice and await advice on resumption. Emergency Evacuation One (1) continuous blast of the siren. Players should cease play immediately and return to the Clubhouse. Resumption of Play Two (2) short blasts of the siren. Players should return to their positions immediately and resume play. NOTE The Match Committee will assume the responsibility for any decisions relating to competitions and this policy. Any actions that affect the state of play, should they be required, will be conveyed to members via various media (eg. Team App) and/or the Competition Steward/ Club professional. HANDICAPPING 1. All matters relating to handicapping are to be referred to the Match Committee in writing in the first instance 2. It is the player s responsibility to determine any alteration to their handicap prior to the commencement of each round. In all competitions the player must play off the handicap and the tee markers as displayed on the Whittlesea score card. 3. Players who fail to return a Score (DNF) or Score Card for their round will find their status in Golf Link recorded as No Score Not Approved. A handicap will lose its status in the event that a player should accrue in their most recent 20 Actual Scores five (5) or more entries with a status of No Score Not Approved Such a handicap will be known as a Provisional GA Handicap. 15

19 4. If you fail to complete your round due to any of the following reasons: illness, injury, lightning or other emergency; a short statement with the time you ceased play and circumstances should be added to your score card when returned to the competition room. The status could then be noted as No Score Approved 5. A players GA handicap is not permitted to increase by any more than 5 strokes beyond their best/lowest GA handicap from the previous 12 month rolling period. This is known as : The Cap provision. 6. When a person plays within a competition field, but does not actually enter the competition ie. does not pay the applicable competition fee, their score will not be used for handicapping purposes. This decision was ratified at WGC Board meeting held on 18 th April 2012 after consultation with Golf Australia. Read more: GENERAL CAR PARKING: In consideration of others, members are requested to strictly observe the marked areas by parking within the marked places. Members must not use the areas reserved for service staff and deliveries immediately in front of the Club House. COURSE CLOSURE: Please note that the course may be closed on the following dates: Greens Renovation August 29 th,30 th & 31 st 2016 Ladies Bowl Friday, 18th May, 2018 Men s Pennant Lions & Rotary Charity Day TBC Friday 13 th April 2018 TBC COMPLAINTS: All complaints shall be made in writing to the Secretary of the Whittlesea Golf Club who will submit them to the Board. Verbal complaints or abuse to any Board, committee member or employees are not permitted. 16

20 RECIPROCAL RIGHTS As a member of Whittlesea you are entitled to reciprocal playing rights with the following clubs: Victoria: Bright Golf Club Bright, 3741 Cohuna Golf Club Cohuna, 3568 Hamilton Golf Club Hamilton, 3300 Melton Valley Golf Club Melton, 3337 Mt. Beauty Golf Club Mt. Beauty, 3699 Neangar Park Golf Club Bendigo, 3550 Valley View Golf & Country Club Kyabram, 3620 Strathallan Golf Club Bundoora, 3083 New South Wales: Bankstown Golf Club Milperra, 2214 Barham Golf Club Barham, 2732 Deniliquin Golf Club Deniliquin, 2710 Tocumwal Golf Club Tocumwal, 2714 Queensland: Wantima Golf Club Brendale, 4500 South Australia: Berri Golf Club Berri, 5343 Tasmania: Devonport Golf Club Devonport, 7304 If it is your intention to visit one of these clubs please observe the following: 1. Take your Golflink card or a current handicap certificate signed by a Match Committee Member or the Professional. 2. Call the club before you leave home to ensure that it is alright to play on the day you have designated. 3. A playing fee may apply varies from club to club. 4. Remember you are an ambassador of Whittlesea Golf Club and as such ensure that you follow the rules and regulations of your host club. It is a privilege to have a reciprocal agreement with these clubs and it is important that everyone strives to maintain the relationship which has been established. 17

21 MAJOR EVENTS Stroke Play and Match Play events including Summer Cup, Winter Cup, Club Championship, Humevale Shield, Singles & Pairs Match-Play, and Star and Meteor Medal play-offs (and qualifying Monthly Medals) are all Major Events- see pages 20/21). These events are played as an overlay on the normal daily competition. On Major Event days all players (including guest) who register whether it s a major event or not are eligible to win the daily competition awards but only club members of either gender may win the major event. In all these events a member must have returned at least four singles entry competition cards at Whittlesea during the three months immediately preceding, to be eligible to win the event MEN S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Restricted to full male members where the following rules and regulations apply: 1. A member must not be deemed to be in arrears with fees or levies due to the club. 2. Competitors using ride-on motorized golf carts or motorbikes are ineligible to win this event except where a medical certificate applies. 3. Club Championship fees will be paid each week as for normal daily competitions but at a higher rate. The championship will be determined over 72 holes for A grade and 54 holes of gross stroke play for Juniors and all other grades. After 36 holes the leading 6 players in each grade will be seeded to play together and must play at the designated tee times. In addition there will be a concurrent aggregate nett competition. 4. The following grades will apply: A Grade 0-10 C Grade B Grade The Grade that a player competes in will be determined by their handicap on the first day of the club championships. On all other days members shall play off their handicaps of the day. MATCHPLAY (see p 53 for description of how to play) All Match Play events must be completed within the time and dates laid down for each round. No extension of time will be given 18

22 under any circumstances. Matches can be played on any day of the week including on competition days, but whilst playing match play you are unable to win the competition of the day. Players are requested to make themselves familiar with the conditions and rules of match play in the R & A Rules of Golf. 19

23 MEN S MAJOR EVENTS A. STROKE EVENTS (listed per category as they progress through the year) Weekend 1. HUMEVALE SHIELD 36 Holes Nett (Stroke) Sunday July 15 th & 22 rd CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP- Graded Gross & Nett (72 hole A Grade, 54 Hole B &C Grade& Junior) All Grades Sat 6 th, Sun 7 th, Sat 13 th & 20 st October, STAR MEDAL Play-off Sat 18 h Nov 2018 (all monthly medal winners) 4. SUMMER CUP 36 Holes Nett (Stroke) Saturday 2nd & 9th February, WINTER CUP 36 Holes Nett (Stroke) Saturday 15 th & 22nd June, 2019 Weekday 1. CHRIS BALFOUR WINTER SHIELD 36 Holes Nett Wednesdays 4th & 11 th July, HANK YOUNG Aggregate Stableford 36 Holes Wednesdays 18 th July & 25 th July METEOR MEDAL Play-off Wed 12 th June 2019 (all Mid Week medal winners) 20

24 B. SPECIAL EVENTS FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS a. MIXED (36 Hole Gross & Nett) Sunday 9th & 16 th September 2018 b. OPEN GENDER (27 Hole Gross & Nett) Sunday 11 th November 2018 MATCH PLAY a. SINGLES MATCHPLAY Sat 7 th July -Sat 21 st July 2018 b. PAIRS MATCHPLAY (4B) Sat 16 th Feb, Rnd 2 Sat 2nd March, Final Sat 23 rd March 2019 OPEN TOURNAMENT (3 day 18 Hole events) Men & Ladies Open Tournament Sat 25th May 2019 Mixed Pinehurst Team Sun 26 th May 2019 PENNANT: Whittlesea Golf Club fields a Senior and Colts team in Golf Victoria Pennant Competition. Each club is required to act as the host club when the round is played at the club. To achieve this, the course will be closed to all. Members, however, may arrange games at other clubs, in the respective divisions involved in Pennant. WGC also fields a Junior (under 18) Handicapped Pennant team in the Golf Victoria event scheduled for Nov-Dec each year. 21

25 LADIES MAJOR EVENTS Club Day: Wednesday (as per syllabus) CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 54 Holes Gross 3rd, 10 th, 17 th October, Holes Nett A, B & C donated by Mrs. M. Short & Mrs. A. Ewert Aggregate Putting Club Championship donated by Mrs. D. Evans A.G.M. Wednesday, 28th November, 2018 commencing at 3:00pm D. COLLIER PERPETUAL TROPHY Best nett over first 2 round of Club Championship J. FERGUSON MEMORIAL AWARD Best Nett over 3 rounds ANDY RICHARDSON TROPHY Aggregate 6 Best Nett Scores on Medal Day MEDAL OF MEDALLISTS STAR MEDAL 21st November, 2018 IMPROVER S PLATE for HANDICAP REDUCTION Donated by Miss P. Knott & Mrs. A. Dean OLYMPIC EVENT 5 th March, 10th April, 29 th May, BBB Over 2 rounds - Donated by J. O Day & D. Hutchins ANNUAL PUTTING EVENT Donated by D. Garth BIRDIES Donated by Mrs. M. Turner GOBBLERS Donated by Mrs A Dundon GOLF VICTORIA EVENTS PLAYED IN CLUB Silver Spoon Royal Women s Hospital 4BBB Doris Chambers Cup 22

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27 MENS & WOMENS PROGRAMME FOR SEASON JULY 2018 Sunday 1 Stableford W Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 4 Stroke W R Wednesday 4 Stroke Mid Week Medal Chris Balfour Shield 1st Round Monthly Medal C Balfour Shield Round 1 Saturday 7 Bonus Par W Singles Matchplay, 1 st Rnd Sunday 8 Par W Wednesday 11 Stroke W C Balfour Shield-Final Round Wednesday 11 Stroke Saturday 14 Stroke W R Supported by Jasper Lewin C Balfour Shield Round 2 Monthly Medal Supported by Michael Hynes Sunday 15 Stroke W Humevale Shield-Round 1 Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 18 Par W R Wednesday 18 Stableford Saturday 21 Stableford W Hank Young Aggregate 36 Holes Round 1 Singles Matchplay 2 nd Round Supported by Howard Ellison Sunday 22 Stroke W Humevale Shield Round 2 Supported by The Cobbs 24

28 Wednesday 25 Stableford W Supported by Mark Howard Wednesday 25 Stableford R Hank Young Aggregate 36 Holes Round 2 Saturday 28 Stableford W Supported by John Mizzi Sunday 29 Stroke W 25

29 AUGUST 2018 Wednesday 1 Stroke W Midweek Medal Supported By Greg Maurer Wednesday 1 Stroke R Monthly Medal Saturday 4 Stroke B Sunday 5 Stableford W Monthly Medal Singles Matchplay 3rd Round Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 8 Stableford W Wednesday 8 Stableford Saturday 11 Stableford W Singles Matchplay Semi Final, Hit off 8.40 Supported by Brian Thompson Sunday 12 Par W Wednesday 15 Stableford W Wednesday 15 Ambrose R Saturday 18 Par W Mixed Ambrose Supported By Beatrice & Charles Castle Singles Match Play Final Hit-off 8.40 Supported by James Haines Sunday 19 Stroke W Wednesday 22 Bonus Par W Supported By Kevin Rogers Wednesday 22 Stableford R Saturday 25 Stableford W Sunday 26 Stroke B Supported by Norm Caulfield Monthly Medal(Sept) Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 29 Stableford W 26

30 Wednesday 29 Stableford R 27

31 SEPTEMBER 2018 Saturday 1 Stableford W 2B Family/F&S,M&S,Gf&S etc Trophy (Pairs) Supported by Phil Hassall Sunday 2 Stableford W 2B Wednesday 5 Stroke B R Wednesday 5 Stroke Saturday 8 Stableford W Sunday 9 Stableford W R Monday 10 Match Play Wednesday 12 Stableford W R Wednesday 12 Stableford Saturday 15 Par W Sunday 16 Stableford W Wednesday 19 Stableford W R Wednesday 19 Stableford Mid Week Medal Supported by Ray Edsell Monthly Medal 50 and Over Day Supported by Charlie Coleman Mixed Foursomes (Stroke) Whittlesea Host 9.00am & 9.35 hit Off Hank Young Trophy 36 hole aggregate 1st Round Skins Day - 3 Club Event Breast Cancer Guest Day Supported by Kevin Shackleton Mixed Foursomes (Stroke) Final Round Hit Off 10:30am Hank Young Trophy 36 hole aggregate-final Round Spring Aggregate 36 Hholes - Round 1 Saturday 22 Stableford W 28

32 Sunday 23 Stroke W Ambrose234 Open Event Guest day HOLDEN SCRAMBLE Wednesday 26 Stableford W Wednesday 26 Stableford Friday 28 Stableford W R Spring Aggregate 36 Hholes - Round 2 AFL Grand Final Holiday - Guest Day Support By Darren Edwards Saturday 29 Stableford W Grand Final Day Sunday 30 Stableford W Supported by Bernard Walker Supported by The Cobbs 29

33 OCTOBER 2019 Wednesday 3 Stroke B Mid Week Medal Wednesday 3 Stroke R Monthly Medal Ladies Club Championship Round 1 Saturday 6 Stroke B Monthly Medal Club Championship 1st Round All Grades Supported by Kincrome Pty Ltd Sunday 7 Par B Club Championship 2 nd Round A Grade only Wednesday 10 Stableford W 2B Multiplier Wednesday 10 Stroke R Saturday 13 Stroke B Ladies Club Championship Round 2 Club Championship A Grade 3 rd Round, B,C & Junior 2 nd Round A Grade Seeded players hit off am - Supported by Kincrome Pty Lt Sunday 14 Stableford W Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 17 Par W Wednesday 17 Stroke Saturday 20 Stroke B R Ladies Club Championship - Final Club Championship Final Rnd Seeded players hit off 11.30am Supported by Kincrome Pty Ltd 30

34 Sunday 21 Stableford W Supported by Robert Ringin Wednesday 24 Stableford W Wednesday 24 Stableford Saturday 27 Stableford W R Grandmother's Trophy In Memory of Luca DeFazio Sunday 29 Stableford W Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 31 Stroke B Mid Week Medal Wednesday 31 Stableford R * Bold type denotes Ladies Competitions 31

35 NOVEMBER 2018 Saturday 3 Stroke B Monthly Medal Supported by Gerald Meade Sunday 4 Stableford B Tuesday 6 Stableford R Supported by Glen Lawrence MELBOURNE CUP Guest/Family Day [8.00am Shotgun start] Sponsored by MLB Wednesday 7 Stableford W Wednesday 7 Stroke R Monthly Medal Saturday 10 Stableford W Sunday 11 Stableford W Wednesday 14 Bonus Par W Supported by John Hussy Open Gender Foursomes 27 Holes Gross & Nett Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 14 Stableford R Saturday 17 Stroke B Star Medal Play off Hit off Supported by Garry Ewert Sunday 18 Par W Wednesday 21 Stableford W Sponsored by Malcome Allen Wednesday 21 Stroke R Medal of Medalist Saturday 24 Stroke W Ambrose 2,3, & 4 s 2nd Sportspersons Open Day Supported by Mark Minarelli 32

36 Sunday 25 Stableford B Wednesday 28 Stableford W Wednesday 28 Stableford R AGM after competition. * Bold type denotes Ladies Competitions 33

37 DECEMBER 2018 Saturday 1 Stroke B Monthly Medal Saturday 1 Stroke R Supported by Peter Smith Monthly Medal Sunday 2 Par W Wednesday 5 Stroke B Mid Week Medal Wednesday 5 Stableford Saturday 8 Stableford W R 4BBB George Henman Mixed Pairs Supported by Paul Thorpe (Independent Fastening Systems) Sunday 9 Par W Wednesday 12 Par W Wednesday 12 Ambrose Saturday 15 Stableford B 9 Holes - End of Year Luncheon Presentations - Guest Day Supported By Doug Grassick Sunday 16 Stableford W Wednesday 19 Stableford B Saturday 22 Stableford W Sunday 23 Stableford W Tuesday 25 Wednesday 26 Stableford W CHRISTMAS DAY CLUBHOUSE CLOSED 2B Boxing Day Guest Day Saturday 29 Stableford W 34

38 Sunday 30 Par W * Bold type denotes Ladies Competitions 35

39 JANUARY 2019 Tuesday 1 Stableford W 2B(W) NYD Public Holiday Guest Day Wednesday 2 Stroke B Mid Week Medal Supported by Jeff Ryan Saturday 5 Stableford B Monthly Medal Supported by Dale Taylor Saturday 5 Stroke R Monthly Medal Sunday 6 Par W Wednesday 9 Stableford W Saturday 12 Par B Supported by Stephen West Sunday 13 Stroke B Wednesday 16 Par W Saturday 19 Stroke B Supported by Nikk Taylor Sunday 20 Stableford B Wednesday 23 Stableford W Saturday 26 Par W Sunday 27 Stableford W Supported by The Cobbs Monday 28 Stableford W AUSTRALIA DAY Guest Day Supported by John Hassall Wednesday 30 Stableford W 36

40 FEBRUARY 2019 Saturday 2 Stroke B Monthly Medal Summer Cup 36 hole 1st Round Supported by Wayne Martin Sunday 3 Stableford B Wednesday 6 Stroke W Mid Week Medal Wednesday 6 Stableford R Opening Day - Guests Welcome Saturday 9 Stroke B Summer Cup 36 hole 2 nd Round Supported By Clayton Doig Sunday # Par W Wednesday # Stableford W R Wednesday # Stroke Saturday # Par B Supported By Steven O'Rourke Monthly Medal Pairs Match Play Round 1(must be played by 1st March) Supported by Paul Thorpe (Independent Fastening Systems) Sunday # Stroke W Wednesday # Stableford W R Wednesday # Stableford Saturday # Stableford B Sunday # Stableford B Support By Michael Castles 9 Out & 9 In Supported by Bev Marks Bedding Supported By Mark Hughes Wednesday # Par W R Wednesday # Stroke Flag Day * Bold type denotes Ladies Competitions 37

41 MARCH 2019 Saturday 2 Stroke W Pairs Match Play Round 2 (must be played by16th March) Supported By Mark Sandwald Stroke Ambrose 2, 3 & 4 s Guest Day Bland Family Sportspersons Open Sunday 3 Stableford B Monthly Medal Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 6 Stroke B Mid Week Medal Wednesday 6 Stroke R Saturday 9 Bonus Par W Monthly Medal - Olympic Event - Rnd 1 Supported By Phillip Hassall Sunday 10 Stableford B Monday 11 Stableford W LABOUR DAY Guest Day Supported by Chris Howard Wednesday 13 Stableford W 2B Multiplier Wednesday 13 Stableford R We go to Broadford Saturday 16 Stableford B Grandfather s Trophy, Match Play (Semifinal) Supported by Colin Walker Sunday 17 Stroke B 38

42 Wednesday 20 Par W Wednesday 20 Stableford R Saturday 23 Stableford B Sunday 24 Par B 4B CYO Partner - Round 1 Pairs Match Play (final) (Hit off am first tee) Supported by Graeme Saunders Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 27 Stableford W Wednesday 27 Stableford R Saturday 30 Stableford B 4B CYO Partner - Round 2 Supported By Brian Rouget Sunday 31 Stroke B 39

43 APRIL 2019 Wednesday 3 Stroke B Mid Week Medal Supported By Noel Mc Auliffe Wednesday 3 Stroke R Monthly Medal Saturday 6 Stroke B Monthly Medal Sunday 7 Stableford B Supported by Garry Heskett Wednesday 10 Par W Supported By Damian Cresp Wednesday 10 Stableford R Olympic Event - Rnd 2 Saturday 13 Bonus Par B Supporters Trophy Sunday 14 Stroke W Supported by Paul & Janine Lunny Wednesday 17 Stableford W 2B Supported By Allan Kidston Wednesday 17 Stableford R Friday 19 Saturday 20 Stableford W Pink Ball Day Supported By Diane Hutchins CLUBHOUSE CLOSED Supported by Peter McMahon Sunday 21 Par W Monday 22 Stableford W EASTER MONDAY Guest day 40

44 Wednesday 24 Stroke W Supported By John Hassall Wednesday 24 Stableford R Thursday 25 Stableford W Saturday 27 Stableford W 2B ANZAC Day Guest Day Charity Day Donations appreciated Supported by Ross Grassick Sunday 28 Stableford W * Bold type denotes Ladies Competitions 41

45 MAY 2019 Wednesday 1 Stroke W Mid Week Medal Supported by Chris Griffin Wednesday 1 Stroke R Monthly Medal Saturday 4 Stroke B Monthly Medal Supported by Rowan Kayll Sunday 5 Stableford W Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 8 Stableford W Mixed 2B (Stableford) Wednesday 8 Stableford R Saturday # Stableford W Mixed 4BBB Supported By Beatrice & Charles Castle Brian Dundon Memorial Day Supported by Steve Dundon Sunday # Par W Wednesday # Stroke W Supported By Paul McKeon Wednesday # Stableford R Friday # Stableford R Ladies Challenge Bowl Saturday # Par W Supported by John Hussey Sunday # Stroke W Wednesday # Par W Supported By Paul Hughes Wednesday # Stableford Saturday # Stroke W Whittlesea Open Men & Women Supported by Paul Thorpe (Independent Fastening Systems) 42

46 Sunday # Stableford W Pinehurst Mixed Open Wednesday # Par W Supported By Mark Hussey Wednesday # Par Olympic Event - Rnd 3 * Bold type denotes Ladies Competitions 43

47 JUNE 2019 Saturday 1 Stableford B Monthly Medal Supported By David Wheeler Sunday 2 Stableford W Supported by The Cobbs Wednesday 5 Stroke W R Wednesday 5 Stroke Saturday 8 Par W Mid Week Medal Supported By Norman De Cruz Monthly Medal Supported By Maureen Wheeler Supported by Patrick Kiernan Sunday 9 Par W Monday 10 Stableford W Wednesday 12 Stroke W R Wednesday 12 Stableford Saturday 15 Stroke B QUEENS BIRTHDAY Guest Day Meteor Mid Week Medal Play Off Hit Off 11:30am. Supported By Anthony Garnett Winter Cup 36 Holes 1 st Rnd Supported by Marcus Schilhaberl Sunday 16 Stableford B Wednesday 19 Stableford W Supported By Kevin Boardman Wednesday 19 Stableford 4B Multiplier Supported By Wendy Boardman Winter Cup 36 Holes 2 nd Saturday 22 Stroke B Rnd Supported by Steve Spooner Sunday 23 Par B 44

48 Wednesday 26 Stableford W 2B Multiplier Supported by Andrew Stanley Wednesday 26 Stableford R Saturday 29 Stableford W Supported By Rowan Kyall Sunday 30 Stableford W 45

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50 GOLF COMPETITIONS AND HOW THEY ARE PLAYED These notes are intended to assist in the general concept of how various competitions are played. They must be read in conjunction with Rules of Golf and in particular the Match Committee shall lay down the conditions under which a competition is to be played (Rule 33-1).. GENERAL: Golflink will accept two or more players as a valid competition but at WGC there must be a minimum of 10 players for a voucher to be awarded. For numbers less than 10, prizes will be golf balls, awarded on a sliding scale: 2-30 players 1 Grade Only players 2 Grades Only 45 or more players 3 Grades STROKE (MEDAL): The score at each hole is entered on the scorecard, totaled and the player s full handicap deducted. The player who completes the stipulated round in the fewest strokes will be the winner. PAR: In Par play the score is entered on the card in the same way as in stroke play. with the exception that where the score exceeds par for the hole, after allowing for handicap stroke (if the player is in receipt of one) the score need not be written in.it is custom that when a player is beaten by par, the ball shall be picked up. This helps speed up play. After entering the stroke score on the card, the result is marked in the column provided with a + for a score better than par (after handicap adjustment, a 0 for a score equal to handicap adjusted par, and - for a loss (also called a wipe ). At the end of the round the plus and minus signs are added and the nett result written in as so many up, down or all square. A player is allowed his full stroke handicap and the strokes are taken at holes as indicated on the card. Where the handicap is more than 18, two strokes will be taken in the same order as followed for a less than 18 handicap. 47

51 GOLF COMPETITIONS AND HOW THEY ARE PLAYED cont... PAR BISQUE: This is an interesting variation of the Par competition described above. In this event you allocate your handicap total as you see fit, hole by hole. BUT YOU DECIDE HOW MANY SHOTS TO SACRIFICE AT EACH HOLE AFTER YOU HAVE PLAYED THE HOLE. NB: THIS EVENT IS NOT USED FOR HANDICAPPING PURPOSES. BONUS PAR This is a further variation of the Par competition described above. In this event you can record a double plus (++) on a hole where the score is two strokes better than handicap adjusted par. In all other aspects the normal rules of Par apply. STABLEFORD: This system of scoring points was introduced by Dr. Stableford of Liverpool Golf Club in 1931 and has become very popular. The method of playing a Stableford competition is for the player to take strokes at holes as in a Par competition using full handicap and to score points on the nett results at each hole. At the end of the round all points cored are added up and the player having the highest number of points is the winner. If the nett score for the hole is par, two points are scored. Points increase with each stroke under, or reduce with each stroke over the player s nett par. FOUR BALL BEST BALL V PAR: Two players as partners each taking strokes at holes as in a Par Competition. If one of the partners wins a hole and the other halves it, only the win is counted. If one halves a hole with par and the other loses it, only half is counted and so on. Plus, and minus signs are added at the end of the round and recorded as an ordinary par competition. In a Fourball handicap event care must be taken to mark the scores of each player on a separate card, with each players stroke score recorded. It is thus possible for the scores of both players to be used for handicapping when entered on touch screen. The software quickly produces a Team result for the 4Ball event. 48

52 GOLF COMPETITIONS AND HOW THEY ARE PLAYED cont... FOUR BALL BEST BALL V STABLEFORD: Played in exactly the same manner as above except that the better ball of the partnership will be credited with points instead of plus, half or minus. FOUR BALL MULTIPLIER: This is a variation of the Four Ball Stableford team event described above. In this event both partners scores are recorded and combined by multiplying; 2 points and 3 points becomes 6 points for the team. NB: THIS EVENT IS USED FOR HANDICAPPING PURPOSES. FOURSOMES: Two players play as partners and use one ball. The partners strike off alternatively during the play at each hole. Scoring is done as for a stroke round and the total is subject to a deduction of half the partners aggregate handicap. Note: If either player incurs a penalty stroke it does not alter the rotation of play. In a foursomes stroke play competition which consists of more than one stipulated round the order of play may be changed between rounds unless the Committee has laid down as a condition of play that the original order of play must be preserved throughout the competition. All the foregoing competitions are forms of stroke play and subject to the Rules governing stroke play. Special rules for Par and Stableford competitions are set out in Rule 32. Rule 31 covers the special rules for Fourball, Par and Stableford competitions. Foursomes may be played under either stroke play rules or match play conditions and Rule 29 applied. In addition to the competitions listed above many clubs conduct competitions which are not specifically covered in the Rules of Golf. Some of the popular types of play are listed below together with suggestions regarding methods of conducting these events. It cannot be too strongly emphasised however, that since these competitions are covered by the Rules of Golf, the 49

53 GOLF COMPETITIONS AND HOW THEY ARE PLAYED cont... Committee will carefully lay down and publish the Conditions and except in the most exceptional circumstances, give a decision on any query submitted, when play is conducted otherwise than in accordance with the rules. MATCH PLAY In Match Play the game is played by holes, rather than by calculating the total number of strokes. The hole is won by the player who holes the ball in the least number of nett strokes. The match is won by the player who is leading by a number of holes greater than the number of holes remaining. In WGC.events the maximum handicap to be used is 34 and the lowest marker is to play from scratch; this player then applies the difference in strokes between respective handicaps. These strokes are allocated on the hardest holes according to the Match Play Index printed on the scorecard. Events which end up all square shall continue hole by hole until one side wins a hole. Handicap strokes will apply as if the match commenced a new round. MIXED FOURBALL BEST BALL V PAR OR STABLEFORD: These games are played as described previously except the lady plays from her own tees, uses her own scorecard, local rules, etc. The result is only transferred to her partner s card when her score for the hole is better than his. Care must be taken when checking the card to refer to the ladies card when dealing with holes halved or won by her. There are some variations to this depending on the Club. In some instances the lady plays off her full handicap using the ladies card as described above. In other cases, on 7/8 handicap using the ladies card. Again, she may be on full handicap and using the men s card. There are also exceptional instances where ladies play from a ¾ handicap and the men s card is used. These last two methods are the least satisfactory. MIXED FOURSOMES: Mixed Foursomes are played in the same manner as foursomes except that the ladies use their own tees and observe their own local rules when it is their turn to play. The Committee will lay down as a condition of play whether the male or female is required to play from the first tee, and in competitions played under stroke conditions, and consisting of 50