COMPETITION RULES BOOK - INDEX

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1 COMPETITION RULES BOOK - INDEX Competitions - Procedures for Entering & Playing Competitions - Entry Fees and Optional Sweeps Competitions - Trophy and Cup America Cup Barton Trophy Barton-Smith Shield Butler Cup Captains Past & Present Carol Finch Trophy Centenary Trophy Club Championship Doris Davall Bowl Ford Trophy Gardiner Salver Grandmothers Trophy High Low Trophy Lady Captain s Rosebowl Lady Captain's Singles KO Trophy Levermore Rosebowl Lilian Baker Trophy Linkwood Cup Louise Bartrum Trophy May Salver Jessie Miller Bowl Liza Pawsey Trophy The Carrington Vertigen Trophy Veterans Cup Windfall Qualifier Outside Trophies and Competitions EWGA Coronation Foursomes EWGA Monthly Medals Daily Mail Foursomes Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy Mail on Sunday Other Club Competitions Birdie Tree Charity Competition Flag Competition High / Low Competitions Hole-in-One Board Winter League Competitions Turkey Chase 9 Hole Trophy Pink Ball Team Game Mixed Competitions Cripps Trophy Ferens Salver Gage Cup Hirst Salver Hulton Cup Mixed Texas Scramble Starling Salver

2 COMPETITIONS: TROPHY AND CUP

3 A M E R I C A C U P Given by Mrs. C. C. Ernst, 18 holes stroke play All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 America Cup (1954 small cup with base), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy: See Vertigen Trophy page

4 B A R T O N T R O P H Y Barton Trophy donated by Mrs. Florrie Barton, to be presented to the competitor with the best net score. She expressed the wish that this never be changed and that the Barton Trophy always be played as a 36 hole stroke play competition. 36 holes Stroke Play, off handicap All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 (In line with CONGU regulations, a player plays off the same handicap in both rounds of 18 holes, with no reduction in second round for a good first.) Ties: Ties to be decided by last card count back. Runner-up: Barton Trophy, given by Mrs. P. H. Barton, (formerly a clock with lady golfer, 1967) New trophy purchased in 2008, which is presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

5 B A R T O N - S M I T H S H I E L D Shield presented in 1962 by Mrs. P. H. (Florrie) Barton and Mrs. E. (Dot) Smith Annual matches - v - Harwich & Dovercourt Ladies Format: 1. Four ball betterball matchplay. Number of pairs to be decided by the Captains. If competition halved, each club to hold trophy for 6 months each. 2. Two matches to be played each season with the same number of pairs in each match. 3. The venue of the matches to alternate. 4. The aggregate score of the two matches to decide the winner. 5. Teams to play in handicap order starting with the lowest and where convenient Lady Captains and or Lady Vice-Captains to lead the field. Barton-Smith Shield for one year (Winner to arrange for engraving that year)

6 B U T L E R C U P Given by the Misses Butler in holes Stableford All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Ties to be decided by card count back. Butler Cup, given by the Misses Butler, (large silver square cut cup 1924), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher, presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy: See Vertigen Trophy page

7 C A P T A I N S P A S T & P R E S E N T Given by Mrs. P. H. Barton & Mrs. L. H. Pink Stableford, 7/8 handicap Time Sheet to be prepared by The Lady Captain Lady Captain to invite all past Captains to join in the event All past Lady Captains and current Lady Vice Captain of Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club to be included, even if they are now members of other clubs. The present Lady Vice-captain is invited to participate in this competition as a guest as a introduction to her forthcoming office as Lady Captain and therefore is not able to win the Rosebowl Entry Fee: None Silver Rose bowl on base, given by Mrs. P. H. Barton and Mrs. L. H. Pink, presented on the day arranged with roses by the previous winner. Lady Captain to arrange light lunch, cost to be met by competitors.

8 C A R O L F I N C H T R O P H Y 18 holes stroke play putting competition to be played in conjunction with Medal 3 Open to all. All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 The competitor with the lowest number of putts on the greens. Trophy: Cut glass crystal club head on plinth, purchased by the Ladies Section in 2002 in memory of Mrs Carol Finch (presented at Ladies AGM.) Ties: Ties to be decided by card count back on the putts. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

9 C E N T E N A R Y T R O P H Y Purchased by the Ladies' Section in 1992 to commemorate the Club's Centenary Year A par competition, with a draw for playing partners Open to all. All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Centenary Trophy, (dark metal lady golfer), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy: See Vertigen Trophy page.

10 C L U B C H A M P I O N S H I P 36 holes stroke play scratch competition Open to all (In line with CONGU regulations, players will stay in the same division for each round, even if they reduce their handicaps in the first round). The competitor with the lowest scratch score will be the Club Champion. Large renovated trophy with handles, presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Divisional Winners: The competitors with the lowest scratch scores in each division are the divisional winners:- Silver 0-24 Bronze Two 8-sided plated salvers, presented on Presentation Night, and the two vouchers at Ladies AGM Ties: Points for Vertigen Trophy Ties to be decided by last card count back See Vertigen Trophy page There will also be a trophy for the Best Net Score off handicap in conjunction with the above competition. The 18 Holers Played on Club Championship Day. Tee times allocated after the Club Championship field. Prize Points for Vertigen Trophy 18 hole Single Stableford. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM See Vertigen Trophy page

11 D O R I S D A V A L L B O W L Miss Doris Davall left 200 to Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club The brick fireplace and the Doris Davall Bowl were purchased Open to all All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Cards to be marked by any lady member who need not be doing a card that day. One Stableford card each month, April to September inclusive. This competition may be played in conjunction with another stableford or strokeplay competition or as a separate one. Final result to be assessed on best three cards returned by each competitor. Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book. Entry fee payable when first entering the competition. Ties: Best aggregate of last nine holes of best three cards. Runner-up: Doris Davall Bowl, (1960 embossed bowl on banded base) presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM.

12 F O R D T R O P H Y (As from 2000 trophy no longer sponsored by Ford ) 18 holes Par competition, with a draw for playing partners Open to all All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Ford Trophy, (inscribed glass bowl on wooden base) presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies' AGM Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

13 G A R D I N E R S A L V E R Given by Mrs. A. J. Gardiner Knock-out draw for Match Play Singles Eligible Handicap Limits 0-24/26 - dependent on entrants handicap. Stroke Allowance - full difference between handicaps Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book - payable when placing your name on the draw sheet. Match play Final: If all square after 18 holes, players continue on around the course until a conclusion is met. Stroke Allowance - full difference between handicaps Gardiner Salver (1937 three footed silver salver given by Mrs. A. J. Gardiner), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

14 G R A N D M O T H E R S T R O P H Y Given by Mrs. O. Houghton in holes Single Stableford All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Grandmothers Trophy - Silver Candlestick presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

15 H I G H L O W T R O P H Y 2014 A pair of glass matching trophies donated by Lady Captain Janet Smith Draw for partners, high / low, (played in fours) 18 Holes Greensome Stroke Play ½ of combined handicaps 7 tee shots to be used by each player All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Winners: Trophies to be presented at Ladies AGM

16 L A D Y C A P T A I N ' S R O S E B O W L 2014 Silver Plated Rosebowl donated by Lady Captain Janet Smith 18 Holes Single Stableford Competition Open to all All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Silver Plated Rosebowl presented at Ladies AGM Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

17 L A D Y C A P T A I N ' S S I N G L E S K N O C K - O U T T R O P H Y Given by Mrs. G. Hirst and Mrs. A. G. Neal 1967 Knock-out Singles Match Play Open to all Stroke allowance - Full difference between handicaps All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Knock Out Qualifying Round: Draw for matches. Game to be Included in golfing calendar or on an alternate day if necessary to be played within 3 weeks. Knock Out Rounds: Draw to take place of the winners matches to be arranged between the players. * If there is an uneven number of players from the Knock Out Qualifying Round, the player will get a bye into the next Knock Out Round draw. However, the player must have a match in the next Knock Out round, the player must not have a bye. * All proceeds to the St. Helena Hospice, Colchester Runner-up: Points for Vertigen Trophy: Lady Captain's Knock-out trophy (Claret Jug) presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. See Vertigen Trophy page The changes to the Lady Captain s knockout foursomes competition have been agreed by Mrs Rachel Neal. (Refer any further changes to Mrs Neal )

18 L E V E R M O R E R O S E B O W L Given to the Ladies' Section by Mr Stuart Levermore in 2005 to mark his 25th year as Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club's Professional 18 holes par competition, open to all All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Ties: Ties to be decided by card count back. Levermore Rosebowl, presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

19 L I L I A N B A K E R T R O P H Y Given by Mrs. Lilian Baker To be played in conjunction with an EWGA Medal in March All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Lilian Baker Trophy (Mounted Wooden Clubhead with Lady Golfer 1992) Presented at Ladies AGM.

20 L I N K W O O D C U P Given by Mrs. R. W. Coan, whose family lived at "Linkwood", Arnold Road, Clacton 18 holes stroke play All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Ties: Ties to be decided by card count back. Linkwood Cup (1920 large shallow silver cup, with plaqued base), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy: See Vertigen Trophy page

21 L O U I S E B A R T R U M T R O P H Y Winter Eclectic Open to all Not to be played in conjunction with the High/Low competitions NAMES MUST BE ENTERED IN THE CORRECT BOOK BEFORE PLAY First card to be 18 holes Stroke Play A score on a temporary green will not be accepted. However, players should record their score marking their card with a "T" to denote that the green was temporary when played. Subsequent cards to be nine consecutive holes minimum starting at the 1 st or 10 th tees, any additional holes being played to follow on consecutively. Maximum of two cards per week but no limit on a day e.g both cards can be done on the same day if desired Cards may be signed by any playing member. 5/8ths handicap to be deducted from gross score at the end of the competition All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book - payable when first entering the competition. Runner Up: Ties: Louise Bartrum Trophy, (decorative plated gallery tray, not engraved). Voucher presented at Christmas Festivities. Voucher, presented at Christmas Festivities. As this is an eclectic, joint winners must share the trophy equally.

22 M A Y S A L V E R Presented by Miss Ciss May who stipulated that the competition is to be played in the month of May 18 hole Stroke play All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Qualifiers: Winners, runners up in the L.G.U. Medals and the present holder are eligible for this competition. Should a winner or runner up have already qualified in a previous Medal, the player(s) with the next best score(s) qualify to compete. No countbacks - all winners and runners up to qualify Ties: Ties to be decided by card countback May Salver, given by Miss G. May in 1956 (3 footed plated salver), presented on Presentation Night, Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Silver Inkwell, engraved " G. M. " plus a voucher, both presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page The May Nots Prize Points for Vertigen Trophy 18 hole Stableford Voucher presented at Ladies AGM See Vertigen Trophy page

23 J E S S I E M I L L E R B O W L Given by Mrs. Jessie Miller in 1981 Knock Out Singles Match Play Eligible Handicap Limit = 25/26 to 36 dependent on entrants handicap Stroke Allowance - full difference between handicaps Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at front of Competition Rules Book, payable when placing your name on the draw sheet. Match play Final: If all square after 18 holes, players continue on around the course until a conclusion is met. Runner-up: Jessie Miller Bowl (1981 Silver rose bowl with base), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

24 L I Z A P A W S E Y T R O P H Y Given by Mrs. Liza Pawsey (formerly Hirst) Spring Eclectic Open to all All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Not to be played in conjunction with the High/Low competitions NAMES MUST BE ENTERED IN THE CORRECT BOOK BEFORE PLAY First card to be 18 holes Stroke Play A score on a temporary green will not be accepted. However, players should record their score marking their card with a "T" to denote that the green was temporary when played. Subsequent cards to be nine consecutive holes minimum starting at the 1 st or 10 th tees, any additional holes being played to follow on consecutively. Maximum of two cards per week but no limit on a day e.g both cards can be done on the same day if desired Cards may be signed by any playing member 5/8ths handicap to be deducted from gross score at the end of the competition Entry Fee: Runner Up: Ties: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book. payable when first entering the competition. Lisa Pawsey Trophy, (dainty two handled tureen and lid, 1987), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Voucher, presented at Ladies AGM. As this is an eclectic, joint winners must share the trophy equally.

25 T H E C A R R I N G T O N Formally The Carrington Cup - Given by Mrs. I. Carrington 2014 Lady Golfer on wooden base - Donated by Mrs Daphne Ruddock nee Carrington 18 holes stableford Eligible Handicap 30 to 36 Ties: Ties to be decided by card count back. The Carrington presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

26 V E R T I G E N T R O P H Y Given by Mrs. Betty Vertigen Points table accumulated on results from first to last EWGA Medal, and including specified other competition results. Medal Play: 76 net 1 point 72 net 5 points 75 net 2 points 71 net 6 points 74 net 3 points 70 net 7 points 73 net 4 points 69 net 8 points Stableford Points: 32 1 point 36 5 points 33 2 points 37 6 points 34 3 points 38 7 points 35 4 points 39 8 points Par Points: -4 1 point 0 5 points -3 2 points +1 6 points -2 3 points +2 7 points -1 4 points +3 8 points Other Competitions: Club Championship 1 st = 8 2 nd = 5 3 rd = 2 For each round Lady Captain's Knock Out Trophy, Jessie Miller Bowl, Gardiner Salver, Coronation Foursomes, Daily Mail Foursomes, Winners to receive 8 points each Losing Finalists 5 points each Losing semi-finalists 2 points each Included Competitions: Maximum 8 points any one competition All EWGA Medals Stableford rounds at Spring Meeting, Lady Captain's Day (depending on chosen competition) Autumn Meeting and Christmas Festivities Stableford rounds which are open to all America Cup Linkwood Cup Butler Cup Centenary Trophy Grandmothers/Rest Easter charity May Salver/Nots Levermore Rosebowl Ford Trophy Windfall Trophy Carrington Cup/The Rest Barton Trophy x 2 Veterans Cup Ties: Vertigen Trophy (decorative oval gallery tray), presented on Presentation Night, and engraved shield or alternative. The winner to be decided by the total number of points for the EWGA Medals only

27 V E T E R A N S B O W L Formally Veterans Cup - Given by Mrs. F. J. Gascoigne 2014 Cut Glass Bowl donated by Mrs Sue Gurry Open to Ladies who are 60 years of age on or before the date of the competition Stableford Round All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Ties: Ties to be decided by card countback Cut Glass Bowl presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies AGM. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

28 WINDFALL QUALIFIER The Windfall Trophy is an Annual Stableford Competition organised by the Essex Ladies County Golf Association (ELCGA) It was first played in 1999, and the trophy, a modern silver jug with lid, was purchased with the proceeds of the Windfall, which ELCGA received from their Building Society account. All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 This is our Qualifying round for the Windfall Trophy, and the winner of today s round goes forward to represent Clacton-on-Sea Ladies. This round must be played by August 31 st. The Club meets entry, and catering costs for player and her caddy, at the final, which is held at a different venue each year, usually in the first week of October. Ties: Count-back as in our Rules of Entry. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

29 OUTSIDE TROPHIES AND COMPETITIONS

30 E W G A C O R O N A T I O N F O U R S O M E S Formerly sponsored by Stuart Crystal Peugeot 18 holes Foursomes Stableford This is a qualifying round, and the winners (or the runners up if the winners are not available), go forward to the next round. The Ladies Committee makes the final decision on who goes forward to represent the Club. Date and venue to be advised annually by EWGA All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Stroke allowance: half combined handicaps (See EWGA Handbook for further details) Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book. Part of the entry fees goes to EWGA Winners: One each, bowls with long twisted stems, donated in memory of Mrs. Iris Monk, presented at the AGM EWGA provides mementoes for the winners, which are either given when they go to the regional final, or sent to the Club. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

31 EWGA MONTHLY MEDALS The EWGA Monthly Medals are run under guidelines as laid out in the current EWGA Handbook, and Tuesday is our main day. Ladies are also able to play a (or additional) Monthly Medal on the following Saturday. The Saturday Medal is a separate competition and not just an additional day to play for the Monthly Medal which is played on a Tuesday. This Medal is for handicap purposes only and is not counted towards the Division winner. No payment is required to play. For the Saturday Medal a marker must be a fellow competitor, who may or may not be playing in the Alternative medal that day. Competitions Secretary is responsible for nominating a marker. All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Non-competitors must not take starting sheet times. Medals may be played in conjunction with a Club strokeplay competition as authorised by the Ladies Committee. The winner will receive a voucher, which will be presented at the Ladies AGM. Winners and runners-up qualify to play in the May Salver. If a winner or runner-up has already qualified to play in the May Salver, the player(s) with the next best score(s) qualify. (No countbacks, all those on the qualifying score go into the May Salver). Other prizes are attached to medals as follows: Medal 1: Lilian Baker Trophy Medal 3. Carol Finch Trophy Medal 4 Golf Foundation prize sent annually by EWGA Medal 7: Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy Points for Vertigen Trophy: See Vertigen Trophy page

32 D A I L Y M A I L F O U R S O M E S 18 holes foursomes strokeplay Open to all. Maximum handicap limit is 30 Handicap stroke allowance is half combined handicaps All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 This is a qualifying round, and the winners (or the runners up if the winners are not available), go forward to the next round, which should be entered online by 31 st January the following calendar year as advised by the Daily Mail. The Ladies Committee makes the final decision on who goes forward to represent the Club. Points for Vertigen Trophy See Vertigen Trophy page

33 I D A B U N T I N G M E M O R I A L T R O P H Y This competition is open to all fully paid up playing members (not social) of the Society of Lady Captains of Essex Golf Clubs - Past & Present. It was given by that Society in memory of Mrs. Ida Bunting. The qualifier from each Club will be the best scoring member of the Society in a designated EWGA Medal round, played any month from August to November as per the Ida Bunting rules. The qualifier then goes through to the knockout stages of the competition.

34 M A I L O N S U N D A Y Teams of five play in qualifying rounds leading to a national final. The team has in the past been chosen by draw from a list of those ladies willing to play. There is a handicap limit of 24, if the players handicap is higher than 24 the player must play off 24. Entry for the competition should be submitted online by the 31 st December.

35 OTHER CLUB COMPETITIONS

36 B I R D I E T R E E Greatest number of Birdies scored in 18 holes Tuesday qualifying competitions only All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Only Birdies scored on completed cards are eligible, and the card must be in the competition. N.B. The Two's Sweep will also follow this rule. (to validate your birdie please sign the Birdie Book and complete details for the Birdie Tree hanger) Outright winners only of two divisions will be awarded prizes as follows: Silver Division Prize 0-24 Bird ornament and 3 Golf Balls Bronze I Division Bird ornament and 3 Golf Balls Prizes are presented at the Ladies AGM

37 C H A R I T Y C O M P E T I T I O N ( i n a i d o f C a n c e r R e s e a r c h ) 18 holes stableford singles Open to all All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Ties: To be decided by card countback Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at front of Competition Rules Book All proceeds to: Cancer Research UK Southern Region Unit 7400 The Quorum Oxford Business Park North Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2JZ A fund-raising raffle for charity is held on this day. Small rose-bowl Donated by Janet Smith Points for Vertigen Trophy: May qualify for Vertigen Trophy points if played within the dates of the first and last EWGA Medals.

38 F L A G C O M P E T I T I O N 18 or 12 holes (at the discretion of the Lady Captain) Greensome stroke play competition. Draw for partners, high / low, (played in fours) The Game: The first two pairs each take a flag out, and when they have run out of shots, place them where their last shots land, writing their names on the flag. This marks the leaders and runnersup spots for the rest of the field Any pair who can go further with their shot allowance takes the flag with them and puts it where their last shot lands. The place where the last shot lands, must be recorded on each pair s card. If the last shot used lands on the green, an indication of how far from the hole the ball lands should be written on the flag and on the players card. The flag should not be placed on the green, but on the fringe. (Remember that if only 12 holes are played, Standard Scratch Score will be 49 not 72) The Winners: The Winners are the pair who take their flag to the furthest point on the course before running out of shots. The pair reaching the second furthest point, are Runners-up. Handicap Allowance: For 18 holes = 1/2 combined handicaps For 12 holes = 1/3 combined handicaps (to be rounded up or down to the nearest stroke). Prizes: Winners receive a Flag trophy each Runners-up receive 2 golf balls each

39 H I G H / L O W C O M P E T I T I O N S Drawn Singles Stableford Competition, played in twos, aggregate of both scores. One Tuesday each month, October to March Open to all Players must compete with a different partner each month The Actual High / Low dividing line will vary each month depending on the handicaps of those entering. Entry is made on the pairs entry sheet. Points for Winners: 5 points each Winter League: Runners-up: 4 points each Third pair: Fourth pair: Fifth pair: 3 points each 2 points each 1 point each Ties: Each competitor awarded the same number of points

40 H O L E - IN- O N E B O A R D Board in the ladies room, presented by donation from the late Mrs. Phyllis Gascoigne, 1997 (Mrs. Gascoigne left 250 to the Ladies Section, which was used to purchase the Hole in One Board, and in addition three flowering cherry trees situated on the left of the fairway as you approach the 18th green within sight of the Clubhouse) Only holes-in-one scored in 18 hole Tuesday qualifying competitions to count All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36 Details to be added to the board to show name, date, and the hole where the hole-in-one was achieved.

41 W I N T E R L E A G U E C O M P E T I T I O N S Points table accumulated on results of non-qualifying competitions held during the winter, i.e. High/Low competitions, draws for Partners, Strings etc. These competitions are held in November through to February with a couple of exceptions that might take place in October and March. Points Scored: 5 points for winner, or winners if a pair 4 points for runner-up, or runners-up if a pair 3 points for third place/s 2 points for fourth place/s 1 point for fifth place/s Winners: Winner receives 5 balls Runner-up receives 4 balls Third receives 3 balls Fourth receives 2 balls Fifth receives 1 ball

42 9 H O L E T R O P H Y 9 holes stroke play. Open to all players unable to complete 18 holes stroke play. Cards will be used for handicap purposes. Must be played in conjunction with EWGA medals from the 1 st tee at the back of the field. Ties: Ties to be decided on best card count back. The best three cards per player will be used to determine overall winner. Trophy will be awarded at Ladies AGM. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM.

43 P I N K B A L L T E A M G A M E Stableford competition open to all with a handicap of 36 or less. Played in teams of 3, drawn from high, medium and low handicaps. Each team will have a pink ball to be used by each member every third hole ie 1 st, 4 th, 7 th... 2 nd, 5 th, 8 th... 3 rd, 6 th, 9 th... and scoring double points. There will be a spare pink ball for each team but it cannot be used on the hole you lost the first ball. No extra points for teams coming home with a pink ball. You may be penalised for being clever! Best two scores per hole including or excluding pink ball score whichever is higher - to count towards team score. Ties: Countback as in our Rules of Entry. Points for Winter League Trophy

44 TURKE Y CH AS E Stableford round played one or two weeks before Christmas Festivities This is an 18 hole game unless the Lady Captain of the time changes it on the day. Stroke Allowance: Full Winners: 1 st 25 voucher 2 nd 15 voucher 3 rd 10 voucher Prize Money will be adjusted on the day to reflect total entry fees collected

45 MIXED COMPETITIONS

46 C R I P P S T R O P H Y 18 hole mixed Greensome Stableford, played in conjunction with the Seniors Society Straight draw for partners, not handicap order Open to all ladies Stroke allowance - 3/8ths combined Entry Fee: Each entrant to pay 1 towards golf balls for prizes. Entrants meet the cost of their own meal. Matching Cups, presented on the day of the competition

47 F E R E N S S A L V E R Entry Eligibility: - Membership Category 7 day Men, 7 day Ladies, Elite Juniors Handicap Limit Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Status Current Number of Holes:- 18 Playing Format: Mixed Greensomes Scoring Format: Stableford Max. Handicap for competition: Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Allowance: 40% higher handicapper & 60% lower of partners, exact Club Entry Fee: Charity Donation: Tees: Starting Tees: King of Korse Qualifier: Partners/Fellow Competitors Drawn: Day Competition Played: Closing day for knockout rounds: Yes No White and Red 1st No No Any day n/a Trophy Details: - Description: When awarded: Where kept: Club replica: Honours board: Salver Presentation Night Trophy Cabinet Yes Yes Peculiarities: - To be organised by the Captain and Lady Captain.

48 G A G E C U P Annual friendly match, arranged between the Lady Captain and the Seniors Society Captain Members of the Seniors Society versus the Ladies Section. Four ball better ball matchplay Stroke Allowance: 3/4 of the difference off the lowest handicap N.B. CONGU recommends that 3 shots should be added to the ladies handicaps before applying the handicap allowance. This is the difference between the standard scratch scores yellows 69, reds 72, and allows for the fact that the ladies are playing off the men s stroke index in the competition. Stroke Index: As per Men's card Tees: Seniors play off Yellow Boxes Ladies off Red Boxes Entrants meet the cost of their own meal. Winners: The Gage Cup, presented on the day of the competition.

49 H I R S T S A L V E R Entry Eligibility: Membership Category 7 & 5 day Men, 7 & 5 day Ladies, Elite Juniors Handicap Limit: Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Status: Current Number of Holes: 18 Playing Format: Scoring Format: Mixed Four Ball Better Ball Stableford Max. Handicap for competition: Handicap Allowance: Club Entry Fee: Charity Donation: Tees: Starting Tees: Partners/Fellow Competitors Drawn: Day Competition Played: Closing day for knockout rounds: Trophy Details: - When awarded: Where kept: Club replica: Honours board: Men 28 Ladies 36 (plus adjustment) (Ladies use Men s Index) 7/8 handicap Yes No White & Red 1st No August Bank Holiday Monday n/a Description Pair of Salvers Presentation Night Trophy Cabinet Yes Yes Peculiarities: Ladies' handicaps are adjusted by adding the difference between the ladies' and men's SSS which = 1.

50 H U L T O N C U P Entry Eligibility: Membership Category 7 day Men, 7 day Ladies, Elite Juniors Handicap Limit Men; 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Status; Current Number of Holes: 18 Playing Format: Mixed Foursomes Scoring Format: Matchplay Knockout Max. Handicap for competition: Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Allowance: ½ difference between aggregate handicaps of each side. Club Entry Fee: Charity Donation: Tees: Starting Tees: King of Korse Qualifier: Partners Drawn: Yes No White & Red 1st or 10th No No Draw Method : Uneven (cold) draw Day Competition Played: Any day Closing day for knockout rounds: Sundays Trophy Details: When awarded: Where kept: Club replica: Honours board: Description Cup Presentation Night Trophy Cabinet Yes Yes Peculiarities: -

51 M I X E D T E X A S S C R A M B L E Started 1998, Mrs. V. Clark / Mr. J. Gage Teams of four, drawn equally from the Seniors Society and the Ladies Section. Draw to be made balancing High / Low handicaps. Entry fee to be used to purchase golf balls for winning teams. Strokeplay, 15% exact of total team handicaps to be deducted Each member of the team to record four tee shots. Ball to be dropped at selected marked position, both fairway and rough. It is hoped that all competitors will remain for the results announcement and prize giving. A "Today's Menu" will be available for lunch. Each member to pay for own meal.

52 S T A R L I N G S A L V E R The Starling Salver was given by the family in memory of John Sydney Starling, who was a Member of Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club from its very early days The Ladies -v- The Gentlemen Entry Eligibility: - Membership Category 7 day Men, 7 day Ladies Handicap Limit: Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Status: Current and non Number of Holes: 18 Playing Format: Scoring Format: Max. Handicap for competition: Handicap Allowance: Club Entry Fee: Tees: Starting Tees: Partners Drawn Yes: Day Competition Played: Trophy Details: When awarded: Where kept: Club replica: Honours board: Four Ball Betterball Matchplay (1 point for a win, ½ for a half) Men 28 Ladies 36 (plus adjustment) Lowest handicap to concede strokes to the other three players based on full difference between the full competition handicaps Yes White & Red 1st except Captain plays Lady Captain plus their chosen partners, then sides decided in order of ascending exact handicaps Any day Description Salver On the day and on Presentation Night Trophy Cabinet or Ladies' Trophy Cabinet No Yes Peculiarities: - To be organised by the Captain and Lady Captain. Ladies' handicaps are adjusted by adding the difference between the ladies' and men's SSS which = 1. Shots then to be taken from the lowest player - the ladies have the SSS adjustment applied before this is determined. All players to stay for meal afterwards.