Foreword To Shirley Ladies Competition Rules

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1 Foreword To Shirley Ladies Competition Rules This book contains the rules and entry criteria for the Ladies and Mixed Competitions which are under the jurisdiction of the Ladies Committee at Shirley Golf Club. It has been prepared in accordance with the R & A Rules of Golf and CONGU Unified Handicapping System procedures. It is the player s responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with these and with the rules of the individual competition before entering it. General guidelines concerning handicaps and play are provided at the beginning followed by the entry criteria and rules for each competition. For ease of reference guidelines concerning Etiquette and Visitors have also been included as Appendices at the end. The Competition Secretary, Handicap Secretary or a member of the Ladies Committee should be consulted if a player has any queries concerning information contained in this book. Ladies Committee 1

2 Contents Foreword To Shirley Ladies Competition Rules... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Handicaps Entry into a Qualifying Competition Play Completion of Competition Cards Caddies, Buggies and Distance Measuring Devices... 8 Caddies:... 8 Buggies:... 8 Distance Measuring Devices: Match Play Competitions Definitions of Membership Categories Eligibility to Enter Competitions COMPETITIONS EG MEDAL / CLUB MEDAL STABLEFORD COMPETITION EXTRA STABLEFORD COMPETITIONS PAR COMPETITION NINE HOLE QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS SUPPLEMENTARY SCORES CATEGORIES CATEGORY CLUB REQUIREMENTS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP STELLA LEEK TROPHY LADIES SENIOR SALVER LES THOMPSON TROPHY FINAL MEDAL FINAL STABLEFORD PEGGY ROBINS TROPHY HOLE QUALIFYING COMPETITION STROKE PLAY KNOCKOUT COMPETITION FAMILY FOURSOMES ELLEN HORNIG TROPHY ELSIE LAW SENIORS SALVER

3 JOAN FIELD ROSEBOWL REG LEEK CUP RUTH ABELSON CUP BRONZE DIVISION TROPHY GILDA FIELD FOURSOMES SHIRLEY SHIELD MIXED FOURSOMES THE SHIRLEY TROPHY RETIRING PAST CAPTAIN S PRIZE THE CAPTAINS SALVER SUMMER ECLECTIC BIRDIE TREE PAR TREE CAPTAIN S DAY COMPETITION FESTIVE COMPETITION LADIES INVITATION SHOTGUN MYRTLE COHEN SALVER (Golfer of the year) JUBILEE SALVER SHAUNAGH WAND TROPHY OPENS Mixed Open Am / Am Ladies Open Three Ball Alliance Mixed Open Four Ball Better Ball Ladies Open Four Ball Betterball Seniors Mixed Open Greensomes Stableford Mixed Open Greensomes Stableford Drive & Dine INTER-CLUB & OUTSIDE COMPETITIONS Daily Mail Foursomes Mail on Sunday Classic Coronation Foursomes Charles Heeley Challenge Bowl Macmillan Silver Spoon EG medal Warwickshire League Team of Scratch League Warwickshire Interclub Team Championship

4 Mixed matches B Team Matches Appendix A Points and Prizes Appendix B - Etiquette On the Course Competitions Winter Matches Appendix C Junior Girls Appendix D Members and Guests playing the course Revision Control Table

5 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Handicaps All members (men and women) of an English affiliated Club must have submitted at least 3 scores per calendar year in either qualifying competition, Supplementary Scores or 9 hole qualifying events to have a competition handicap (marked with a c ). Those that have not achieved a C status will only have a non- competition handicap. It must be stressed that a non- competition handicap is still an official CONGU handicap and can be used as before. A Club may however impose conditions within some competitions whereby those with non- competition handicaps are prevented from entering the event or from winning prizes. A competition handicap is when a player has returned at least 3 qualifying scores per annum. A noncompetition handicap identifies that less than 3 qualifying scores have been returned. In order to have a competition handicap, a member is required to return 3 qualifying scores in the previous calendar year. These can include scores returned in club qualifying competitions (both home and away), Supplementary Scores and 9 hole qualifying competitions. Scores returned in nonqualifying events and in social golf are not acceptable. A non-competition handicap is still an official CONGU handicap. You will still be entitled to receive a handicap certificate and enter events that do not require a competition handicap as an entry requirement. Having a non-competition handicap does not mean you have lost your handicap. Each qualifying score will adjust your current handicap accordingly. It is a requirement that 3 qualifying scores are returned per calendar year. In 2016 the handicap year runs from 1 March to 31 December. Thereafter the handicap year is from 1 January to 31 December. Scores returned in the previous year are not carried over. A player will only be exempt from receiving a non-competition handicap under the following circumstances: Injury/illness over a lengthy period of time that has given the member insufficient time to return 3 qualifying scores. Golfers new to the game who are being issued with their first CONGU handicap. Once the handicap has been awarded the member shall be active for a period of 12 months from the date of allocation. Members who do not wish to return qualifying scores or are unable to compete at weekends will not be exempt from receiving a non-competition handicap. 5

6 Ladies Handicap Divisions: England Golf (EG) 1 Division 0-36 CLUB Division Division Each player is responsible for her own handicap and should remember that handicaps may go up or down after any qualifying competition. Obtaining a Handicap: A player without a competition or non-competition handicap should consult the Ladies Handicap Secretary or the Past Captain. 2. Entry into a Qualifying Competition A competitor indicates their intention to play by booking their tee time on the club s computer in the Pro Shop, or the Spikes Bar or through Howdidido. In addition on the day of the competition and before commencing play, they must ensure their entry has been registered in the competition record and paid any required fee by applying their swipe card to the computer terminal ( in the pro shop). A player who fails to enter the competition in the required manner is deemed to have neither a score for the competition, nor a score for handicap purposes. Starting Times: The Ladies section has designated starting times for their monthly competitions. On Tuesday: from On Saturday: from Ladies have priority within these times and are encouraged to use them. However the competition is open for play at any time during the day. Unused tee times are available for ANY member to book through the pro shop as follows: Tuesday: After 8.00 AM on the day. Saturday: After 7.00PM on the previous Thursday. 6

7 3. Play Starting Places on the Course: On competition days, when start sheets are in operation and the 1 st Tee is reserved, players taking part in the competition must start from the 1 st Tee. Outside the tee reservations, players may start from 1 st, 5 th, 10 th or 13th tees. Sunday Playing: On Sunday competition day s non-competitors may play after by using unallocated reservable tee times but they may not book them in advance. Members playing in club knockout competitions may book tee times after in advance. On other Sundays, Men and Ladies may play at any time. It is not permitted on the day to play the course before a stroke play competition Cancellation of a Competition: The Lady Captain is responsible for the cancellation of any competition, although if she decides, she may delegate this responsibility to another authority to make the judgment on the day. 4. Completion of Competition Cards A player is responsible for knowing the rules, and must complete a card in accordance with the rules. An official club competition card is required to be completed by the player and marker. On completion of the round, all competitors must ensure their competition cards, whether or not complete, are checked and signed by their marker and themselves. Their scores should then be entered onto the computer terminal and their cards put in to the collecting box in the spike bar. If a lady member of more than one golf club plays in a qualifying competition at either club the resulting card MUST be recorded for handicap purposes. 7

8 A card must contain the following: Name Current Handicap Date Correct score in the appropriate box Signatures of player and marker. Failure to comply may result in a disqualification. Completed cards are to be placed in the collecting box in the spike bar. Marking Competition Cards: In a major competition, a player is only permitted to play with others taking part in the competition. It is only the Competition Secretary, on behalf of the Ladies Committee, who can authorize an official marker in any situation which may arise. For example through players dropping out or being unable to find a playing partner. 5. Caddies, Buggies and Distance Measuring Devices Caddies: A player may be assisted by a caddie, but is limited to only one caddie at any one time, in accordance with the R & A Rules of Golf. In addition the Ladies Committee prohibit the use of a professional golfer to serve as a caddie during the stipulated round. If you are intending to have a caddie, as a courtesy you should advise your opponent at least 1 day prior to the match If a caddie is being used for a competition final, the referee & opponent(s) must be advised prior to the match. Buggies: Buggies are allowed in all competitions except in 36 hole competitions when a buggy will only be permitted if supported by medical evidence. In this case the player should inform the Competition Secretary before the day of the competition. Distance Measuring Devices: It has been agreed that, for all play at this course, a player may obtain distance information by using a device that MEASURES DISTANCE ONLY. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play (gradient, wind speed, temperature etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is two strokes in Stroke play or loss of hole in Match play. For a subsequent offence the penalty is disqualification. 8

9 6. Match Play Competitions Each player is EQUALLY responsible for fixing dates and times to play rounds of the competition, and for ensuring that she is aware of the shot difference to be given or received. Players should also be aware that the rules pertaining to match play can differ from those of stroke play and are advised therefore to consult the Rules of Golf if in doubt or where there is a disagreement with their opponent. Combining Stroke Play and Match Play is strictly forbidden Match Extensions Extensions will not be given for trivial reasons. In exceptional circumstances an extension may be granted at the discretion of the Competition Secretary in consultation with the Lady Captain (or a nominated member of the Ladies Committee). A player needing an extension must make their request to the Competition Secretary. See Etiquette Guidelines in Appendix Section. Finals All match-play finals will be refereed. 9

10 7. Definitions of Membership Categories A Restricted Member is any member who is not a Full Paying Member or Concessionary Member. Examples of restricted membership: Apprentice, P4G, International, Associate. 8. Eligibility to Enter Competitions Restricted Members may ONLY compete in the following: - Monthly Medals and Stablefords - Nine hole competitions - Par competitions - The Medal or Stableford part of a joint competition. For example: Stableford & Macmillan Spoon they can only enter/win the Stableford. Stableford & Charles Heeley they can only enter the Stableford and are therefore not eligible to represent the club in the ensuing Charles Heeley. Restricted Members are eligible to win the prizes for the above competitions but NOT to compete for any associated trophy and therefore are not eligible to play in the Final Medal or Final Stableford. Restricted Members are not eligible to play for the club, for example in B Team, League or Scratch matches, or the National, except at the invitation of the Lady Captain/Ladies Committee. Ladies who are not clear about the above, or their eligibility to enter competitions, should consult the Competition Secretary. Junior Girls Appendix C (Page 49) lists the Ladies competitions that Junior Girls are eligible to enter. 10

11 COMPETITIONS EG MEDAL / CLUB MEDAL HOLE STROKE PLAY competitions. A single round competition played under the conditions of Rule CLUB Medal is played in conjunction with the EG Medal. 3. DIVISIONS: EG 1 Division 0-36 a. CLUB Division Division b. CLUB Medal: All members with a CONGU handicap are eligible to compete. EG Medal: Only members with a COMPETITION handicap may play in an EG Medal. c. An EG Medal is played for annually. No fee is payable. The winner will be the player who returns the lowest aggregate of four net scores in EG MEDAL competitions from 1 st January to 31 st December. If two or more competitors tie, the winner shall be decided on the net score of the last 9, 6, 3 and 1 hole(s) of all four cards added together. If still a tie a decision shall be by play-off over 18 holes on current handicap 4. Diary commitment permitting TWO medals will be offered each month, except January, February and December, one on a Tuesday and one on a Saturday, each medal being a separate competition. 5. Competitors: Please refer to General Information 6. A postponed medal can be played within TWO calendar months of the date originally fixed and within the same EG year and details must be posted in the clubhouse. 7. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or 1 hole 8. One Division will operate if the field consists of less than 12 ladies. 11

12 STABLEFORD COMPETITION HOLE STROKE PLAY competitions. A single round competition played under the condition of Rule DIVISIONS: CLUB Division Division All playing members, with a CONGU Handicap are eligible to compete and win. 3. Diary commitment permitting, two Stablefords will be offered each month, one on a Tuesday and one on a Saturday, each being a separate competition. 4. Competitors: please refer to General Information 5. On any hole where the competitor, after deducting the stroke allowance and is not going to score, she must pick up the ball and not hole out. 6. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or 1 hole. 7. One division will operate if the field consists of less than 12 Ladies. EXTRA STABLEFORD COMPETITIONS Volunteers from the Ladies Section will donate prizes for the winners of Tuesday and Saturday designated Extra Stableford Competitions. 12

13 PAR COMPETITION HOLE STROKE PLAY competitions. A single round competition played under the conditions of Rule DIVISIONS: CLUB Division Division All playing members with a CONGU Handicap are eligible to compete and win. 3. Competitors: Please refer to General Information 4. On any hole where a competitor, after deducting the stroke allowance, is not going to win or halve, she must pick up the ball and not hole out. 5. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided in the better back 9, 6, 3 or 1 hole. 6. ONE division will operate if the field consists of less than 12 Ladies. 13

14 NINE HOLE QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS PLEASE REFER TO CONGU UHS CLAUSE 22 FOR FULL CONDITIONS 1. Nine hole competitions are available to all categories. 2. The format is STABLEFORD. 3. A Qualifying Competition over nine holes shall not be a part of a 18 hole Qualifying competition. 4. Competitors: Please refer to General Information 5. A normal club scorecard should be used by completing the relevant nine holes played. 6. There will be no fee and no points or prizes. 14

15 SUPPLEMENTARY SCORES PLEASE REFER TO CONGU UHS CLAUSE 22 FOR FULL CONDITIONS CATEGORIES A Supplementary Score may be returned at all GB&I clubs of which a player is a member. 2. A Supplementary Score is acceptable over both 9 and 18 holes. The format may be Stroke Play or Stableford. 3. A maximum of 10 Supplementary Scores may be returned over a 12 month period. (Unlimited for handicaps 28/36 to 54) 4. A maximum of one card a week may be returned. 5. A player intending to return a Supplementary Score is required to signify her intention prior to commencement of play by signing in on the computer in the pro shop and should return the score into the computer after play. 6. The score will be recorded in the Player Handicap Record. CATEGORY 1 1. A Supplementary Score may be returned at all GB&I clubs of which a player is a member. 2. A Supplementary Score is only acceptable over 18 holes. 3. A Supplementary Score may only be returned during the period of 1 st September to 31 st December to regain a competition handicap. CLUB REQUIREMENTS There will be no fee and no points or prizes 15

16 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP STROKE PLAY 2 MEDAL ROUNDS BEST GROSS Hole competition on ONE DAY, played in conjunction with the Stella Leek Trophy. 2. Open to Junior girls. Not open to Associate members. 3. Handicap entry limit: Ladies 36 Junior girls Seeded Draw. Players to go out in twos/threes at times given. 5. Players shall walk at all times. No motorised Buggies allowed unless a player has a doctors certificate. 6. Caddies: Please refer to General Information Caddies. 7. Competitors: Please refer to General Information. 8. First round cards must be returned immediately after completion. 9. No handicap reduction between rounds. 10. The winner will be decided on the best GROSS for both rounds. In the event of a tie after 36 holes, the winner will be decided over the last 18,9,6,3 or last hole. 11. No sweep pay-out for best gross. STELLA LEEK TROPHY STROKE PLAY 2 MEDAL ROUNDS BEST NET Hole competition on ONE DAY. 2. Not open to Junior girls or Associate members. 3. Handicap entry limit: to 9. See above 5. The winner will be decided on the best NET score over both rounds. In the event of a tie after 36 holes, the winner will be decided over the last 18,9,6,3 or last hole. 6. Optional Sweep AM PM OVERALL. Pay-out is divided at 1/3 each, based on best net score for each. 16

17 LADIES SENIOR SALVER HOLE MEDAL competition to be played after the afternoon Stella Leek competitors have teed off. 2. Age limit 65 and over on day of competition. 3. Not open to associate members. 4. Handicap limit: Seeded draw. Players to go out in twos/threes at times given. 6. Caddies: Please refer to General Information Caddies. 7. Competitors: Please refer to General Information. 8. The winner will be decided on the best net score. 9. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided over the last 9, 6, 3 or last hole taking handicap into account. 17

18 LES THOMPSON TROPHY HOLE MEDAL competition. 2. Open to Junior girls. Not open to Associate members 3. Competition handicap limit: Seeded draw. Players to go out in twos/threes at times given 5. Competitors please refer to General Information. 6. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or last hole taking handicap into account. 18

19 FINAL MEDAL HOLE STROKE PLAY 2. Qualification to Play: Medal winners during the year, including Juniors and those competitors with the same score as the winner 3. Competition cannot be played in conjunction with the Monthly Medal nor can the scores count towards the Eclectic 4. Format: Seeded Draw. Tee Times from 9.30 am 5. Competitors must start from the first tee. It is only permitted to play with others taking part in this competition 6. Competitors please refer to General Information. 7. In the event of a TIE, the winner will be decided on the better back 9,6,3 or last holes, taking handicaps into account 19

20 FINAL STABLEFORD HOLE STABLEFORD 2. Qualification to play: Stableford winners during the year, including Juniors and those competitors with the same score as the winner 3. Competition cannot be played in conjunction with the Monthly Stableford. Eclectic cards may NOT be taken out in conjunction with this competition 4. Format: Seeded Draw. Tee Times from 9.30 am 5. Competitors must start from the first tee. It is only permitted to play with others taking part in this competition 6. Competitors please refer to General Information 7. In the event of a TIE, the winner will be decided on the better back 9,6,3 or last holes 20

21 PEGGY ROBINS TROPHY 18 HOLE MEDAL QUALIFIER - STROKE PLAY KNOCKOUT COMPETITION 18 HOLE QUALIFYING COMPETITION 1. Top 16 cards returned qualify for the stroke play knockout competition. 2. Not open to Junior Girls or Associate Members. 3. Handicap limit for entry Seeded Draw: The field will be divided into strict handicap order, then divided into 2/3 proportional sections depending on entry numbers. A draw will be made within each section. 5. Players will go out in threes where possible. No alteration to handicap order or allotted time allowed. 6. Competitors please refer to General Information The first round only will count for handicap purposes, however cards in knockout rounds to be returned as evidence of general play within the Handicap System. STROKE PLAY KNOCKOUT COMPETITION 1. Draw to be made from the 16 qualifying cards. 2. Full handicap allowance applies. 3. Dates set for the completion of each round. Players to make arrangements for playing within the time limits, and dates for completion must be adhered to. If a match has not been played or a result entered before the due date, the result must be decided on the toss of a coin. 4. Other competitions must not be played in conjunction with any round. 5. In the event of a tie after 18 holes, the result will be decided on a count back of the last 9,6,3 or last hole and calculate net as follows:- Back 9-take off ½ handicap, 6-take off 1/3 handicap, 3-take off 1/6 handicap, last hole take off 1/18 handicap. 6. Exception: In the final in the event of a tie, a further 18 holes will be arranged and played. If still a tie the winner will be decided on count back as above. 21

22 FAMILY FOURSOMES HOLE FOURSOMES STABLEFORD competition. 2. Open to Junior Girls and Associate members. 3. Playing partners may be any combination of immediate family i.e. Husband, Wife, Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister, Grandparents, and In-laws, Co-habiting couples and Step relations. 4. Competition handicap entry limit: - Ladies and Junior Girls 36 Gents & Junior Boys Seeded draw using combined handicaps. 6. Competitors must, on the day, sign the competition sheet in the pro shop and pay the required entry fee before commencement of play. If they fail to do so they are deemed not to have entered the competition and their score will not count. 7. Handicap allowance: Half the aggregate handicap of partners. 8. Gentlemen to play from the white tees. 9. Partners may choose who to drive the odd numbered holes at the start of play. 10. The Ladies Par and Stroke Index are to be used in a Ladies or Mixed Team. Men s Par and Stroke Index to be used otherwise. 11. In the event of a tie the winners will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or last hole. 12. Competitors please refer to General Information This event is normally followed by a supper arranged by the Lady Captain. 22

23 ELLEN HORNIG TROPHY HOLE STABLEFORD 2. Competitors over the age of 50 may enter this competition. (Eligible if 50 before or on the day of the competition). 3. Competition handicap limit: Straight draw high-medium-low handicappers to go out in threes at times given. 5. Competitors please refer to General Information. 6. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided on better back 9, 6, 3 or last hole. 23

24 ELSIE LAW SENIORS SALVER HOLE STABLEFORD. 2. Competitors over the age of 60 may enter. (Eligible if 60 before or on the day of the competition). 3. Competition handicap limit: Straight draw high-medium-low handicappers to go out in threes at times given. 5. Competitors please refer to General Information 6. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or last hole. 24

25 JOAN FIELD ROSEBOWL HOLE MEDAL 2. Open all day for those players wishing to play later in the day. 3. Open to Junior Girls. Not open to Associate members. 4. Competition handicap Start sheet to be used for play between 9.00am and 11.00am. 6. Competitors please refer to General Information. 7. Only the Competition Secretary, on behalf of the Ladies Committee, can authorise an official marker in the competition. 8. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or last hole, taking handicap into account. 25

26 REG LEEK CUP WINTER COMPETITION HOLE SINGLE MATCH PLAY competition. 2. Not open to Junior Girls or Associate members. 3. Competition handicap Limit: Fee will be taken on entering the draw. 5. Draw will be made by the computer. 6. Match arrangements are the equal responsibility of each player. a. See Appendix B Winter Matches 7. Handicap allowance is the full difference between the handicaps of the players. 8. In the event of a tie after 18 holes, sudden death principle will apply. 9. Dates set for the completion of each round must be adhered to. If a match has not been played or a result decided before the set date, the result must be decided on the toss of a coin. 10. The final will be refereed. 11. Competitors refer to General Information 26

27 RUTH ABELSON CUP HOLE SINGLE MATCH PLAY competition. 2. Not open to Junior Girls or Associate members. 3. Competition handicap limit Fee will be taken on entering the draw. 5. The draw will be made on the computer. 6. Each player to be equally responsible for arranging matches. 7. Handicap allowance: full difference between handicaps of players. 8. In the event of a tie after 18 holes, the sudden death principle will apply. 9. Dates set for the completion of each round must be adhered to. If a match has not been played or a result decided before the set date, the result must be decided on the toss of a coin. 10. Competitors refer to General Information 27

28 BRONZE DIVISION TROPHY HOLE SINGLE MATCH PLAY competition. 2. Open to Junior Girls and Associate members. 3. Competition handicap to participate. 4. Fee will be taken on entering the draw. 5. The draw will be done on the computer. 6. Each player is responsible for arranging date and time of matches. 7. Handicap allowance is the full difference between the handicaps of the players. 8. In the event of a tie after 18 holes, sudden death principle to apply. 9. Dates set for the completion of each round must be adhered to. If a match has not been played or a result decided before the set date, the result must be decided on the toss of a coin. 10. The final will be refereed. 11. Competitors refer to General Information 28

29 GILDA FIELD FOURSOMES HOLE FOURSOMES MATCH PLAY competition. Foursomes match play rules apply. 2. Not open to Associate members or junior girls. 3. Competition handicap limit Fee will be taken on entering the draw. 5. The draw will be made on the computer for partners and competitors. 6. Each side in the draw is equally responsible for arranging matches. 7. Substitutes will not be allowed once the first round has been completed. If there is a substitution this must continue for the remainder of the competition. 8. Handicap allowance: Half the difference between the aggregate handicaps of each side. 9. In the event of a tie after 18 holes sudden death principle to apply. 10. In the event of one partner from a side failing to arrive for an arranged match, the opposing pair may claim the match. 11. Dates set for the completion of each round must be adhered to. If a match has not been played or a result decided before the set date, the result must be decided on the toss of a coin. 12. Competitors refer to General Information 29

30 SHIRLEY SHIELD MIXED FOURSOMES HOLE FOURSOMES MATCH PLAY competition. Foursomes match play rules apply. 2. Open to Associate members. Not open to Juniors. 3. Competition handicap entry limit Ladies 36 Gentlemen Fee will be taken on entering the draw. 5. The draw will be made by the computer. 6. Each side in the draw are equally responsible for arranging matches. 7. No substitutes will be allowed once the first round has been completed. If a substitute is made before the first round has ended they must continue for the remainder of the competition. 8. Handicap allowance: half the difference between aggregate handicaps of each side. 9. Gentlemen to play from the white competition tees. 10. Strokes to be taken from the ladies par and stroke index. 11. Players may decide who goes off odd and even numbered tees. 12. In the event of a tie after 18 holes, sudden death principle to apply. 13. In the event of one partner from a side failing to arrive for an arranged match, the opposing pair may claim the match. 14. Dates set for the completion of each round must be adhered to. If a match has not been played or a result decided before the set date, the result must be decided on the toss of a coin. 15. Competitors refer to General Information 30

31 THE SHIRLEY TROPHY HOLE STABLEFORD. 2. Trophy awarded to the competitor returning the best Stableford score. 3. Open to junior girls. 4. Competition handicap Competitors - please refer to General Information. 6. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or last hole. 31

32 RETIRING PAST CAPTAIN S PRIZE PLAYED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NOTIFIED MEDAL COMPETITION 1. Prizes are presented to winners of two divisions Silver and Bronze on the Tuesday, and the winner of the Saturday competition by the immediate Past Captain as she retires from the Ladies Committee. 2. Handicap Limit: No separate entry fee. 4. Entry will be automatic for this competition when the appropriate sheet is signed for the medal. 5. In the event of a tie the winners will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3, or last hole. 32

33 THE CAPTAINS SALVER [Organised by the Chairman of Past Captain s Committee] HOLE STABLEFORD 2. Past Captains of the Ladies Section are eligible to play. The present Captain is invited to play. 3. Competition handicap limit: The format is a straight draw. 5. Competitors please refer to General Information. 6. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or last hole. 33

34 SUMMER ECLECTIC IMPROVEMENT SCORE ON INDIVIDUAL HOLES 2 DIVISIONS: Division Division STROKE PLAY. 2. Open to Junior Girls and Associate members. 3. Competition runs for approximately 6 months during the summer from the first April fixture (Medal, Stableford or Par) as shown in the diary, to the last Sunday in September. 4. Entry fee must be paid and Eclectic book signed before the first card is taken out. 5. The first card must be taken out in conjunction with a Medal, Stableford or Par but must be a completed 18 holes with no blanks. 6. Thereafter, cards may be taken out on their own or in conjunction with any of the previously mentioned competitions. 7. When a subsequent card is done with a Stableford or Par competition for eclectic improvements and no points or the hole cannot be halved or won, the ball must be picked up. 8. A minimum of 9 holes must be played in sequence if playing an eclectic card only. 9. A limit of 10 cards per person per season is allowed. The first and subsequent cards must be clearly marked Eclectic for the cards to count in the final evaluation to ascertain winners. 10. The winning result will be decided by deducting 5/8ths of current handicap on the closing date. 11. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided on the better back 9, 6, 3 or last hole. 34

35 BIRDIE TREE IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPETITIONS BETWEEN 1 ST APRIL 30 TH SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR. 1. Handicap limit 0 36 as at commencement date. 2. Gross birdies on completed competition cards qualify. 3. Qualifying competitions:- a. Medals and Final Medals b. Stablefords, Extra Stablefords and Final Stableford. c. Pars d. Ellen Hornig e. Elsie Law f. Joan Field g. Les Thompson h. Peggy Robins Qualifier i. Stella Leek 4. Please see Birdie Register for entry details. PAR TREE IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPETITIONS BETWEEN 1 ST APRIL 30 TH SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR 1. Handicap limit as at commencement date. 2. Gross pars on completed competition cards qualify. 3. Competitions: - as above qualifying completion s list 4. Please see Par Register for entry details. 35

36 CAPTAIN S DAY COMPETITION 1. Format of competition is at the discretion of the Lady Captain. 2. Juniors may play only at the invitation of the Lady Captain. 3. Prizes to be presented on the day of the competition. FESTIVE COMPETITION 1. Format of competition is at the discretion of the Lady Captain. 2. Juniors may only play at the invitation of the Captain. 3. Entry fee to be paid before the draw for the competition. 4. Prizes to be presented on the day of the competition. LADIES INVITATION SHOTGUN hole Greensomes Stableford. 2. Partner to be invited by Shirley member- Ladies only. 3. Age limit 18 years, unless permission to play by Lady Captain. 4. Competition prizes and lunch included in entry. Cost to be decided each year by the organiser. (Vice-Captain) 5. Competition handicap limit Handicap allowance: - Full Greensomes handicap. 7. Substitute player may be required if any lady withdraws from the competition. In this instance only, Shirley players may play together but are not eligible for prizes. 36

37 MYRTLE COHEN SALVER (Golfer of the year) Best points accrued from participation in club competitions during the period 1 st September 31 st August each year. 1. The salver is awarded to the competitor who earns the most trophy points during the year from the following:- a. Medals, Stableford and Pars. b. Single round competitions. c. Multi round competitions Ladies singles and doubles. d. Eclectic. e. Playing within or below Buffer Zone. 2. In the event of a tie of accrued points for the year, the Salver will be awarded to the player who scores the most points from Medal, Stablefords and Pars. In case of a further tie, the winner of the most Medals, Stableford and Pars outright will win the trophy. 37

38 JUBILEE SALVER Best points from Club Medals during the period 1 st September 31 st August each year SHAUNAGH WAND TROPHY Best points from Stableford and Pars during the period 1 st September 31 st August each year 1. These trophies are awarded to the competitors who earn the most points from the above competitions. Not open to Associate Members 2. Points are awarded across both club divisions of the Tuesday competitions and the single division of the Saturday competitions. a. 1 st 3 points 2 nd 2 points 3 rd 1 point 3. In the event of a tie on the accrued points for the year, the trophies will be awarded to the player who has won the most competitions outright. 38

39 OPENS Mixed Open Am / Am HOLE TEAM STABLEFORD. Four in Team: Two Ladies and 2 Gentlemen 2. Best Gentleman s and best Lady s net scores to count on each hole 3. Play will be from the White tees for the Gentleman and from the Red tees for the Ladies. Ladies PAR and Stroke Index to apply 4. Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years 5. Competition Handicap required for all players. Maximum individual handicap at time of competition: Ladies 36 Gentlemen: Full Handicap Allowance 7. All signed cards must be signed by two members of the team and returned to the registration desk on completion of play 8. Prizes to be decided by Ladies Committee prior to the event 9. Winners may take only one prize except on nearest the pin 10. In the event of a tie winners will be decided over the last 9,6,3 or final holes 39

40 Ladies Open Three Ball Alliance HOLE MEDAL 2. Two best scores to count 3. Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years 4. Competition Handicap required. a. Maximum individual handicap at time of competition = Full Handicap Allowance 6. All signed cards must be signed by two members of the team and returned to the registration desk on completion of play 7. Prizes to be decided by Ladies Committee prior to the event 8. Winners may take only one prize except on nearest the pin 9. In the event of a tie winners will be decided over the last 9,6,3 or final holes 40

41 Mixed Open Four Ball Better Ball HOLE STABLEFORD 2. Best Net score on each hole to count 3. Play will be from the White Tees for Gentlemen and from the Red Tees for Ladies. Ladies Par and Stroke Index to apply 4. Minimum Age Limit : 18 Years 5. Competition Handicap required for all players. Maximum individual handicap at time of competition: Ladies 36 Gentlemen: Handicap Allowance: 90% 7. All signed cards must be returned to the registration desk on completion of play 8. Prizes to be decided by Ladies Committee prior to the event 9. Winners may take only one prize except on nearest the pin 10. In the event of a tie winners will be decided over the last 9,6,3 or final holes 41

42 Ladies Open Four Ball Betterball HOLE STABLEFORD 2. Best Net Score on each hole to count 3. Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years 4. Competition Handicap required. Maximum individual handicap at time of competition: Handicap Allowance: 90% 6. All signed cards must be returned to the registration desk on completion of play 7. Prizes to be decided by Ladies Committee prior to the event 8. Winners may take only one prize except on nearest the pin 9. In the event of a tie winners will be decided over the last 9,6,3 or final holes 42

43 Seniors Mixed Open Greensomes Stableford HOLE GREENSOMES STABLEFORD 2. Players must be 55 years or over on the day of play 3. Competition handicap required. Maximum individual handicap at time of competition: Ladies: 36 Gentlemen: Handicap Allowance: Lower Handicap x 0.6 plus Higher handicap x 0.4 [If handicaps are equal the Greensomes Handicap is half the combined handicap] 5. Play will be from the Yellow Tees for Gentlemen and from the Red Tees for Ladies. Ladies Par and Stroke Index to be used 6. All signed cards must be returned to the registration desk on completion of play 7. Prizes to be decided by Ladies Committee prior to the event 8. Winners may take only one prize except on nearest the pin 9. In the event of a tie winners will be decided over the last 9,6,3 or final holes 43

44 Mixed Open Greensomes Stableford Drive & Dine HOLE GREENSOMES STABLEFORD 2. Competition handicap required. Maximum individual handicap at time of Competition: Ladies: 36 Gentlemen: Handicap Allowance: Lower Handicap x 0.6 plus Higher handicap x 0.4 [If handicaps are equal the Greensomes Handicap is half the combined handicap] 4. All signed cards must be signed by two members of the team and returned to the registration desk on completion of play 5. Prizes to be decided by Ladies Committee prior to the event 6. Winners may take only one prize except on nearest the pin 7. In the event of a tie winners will be decided over the last 9,6,3 or final holes 44

45 INTER-CLUB & OUTSIDE COMPETITIONS Daily Mail Foursomes Handicap limit 30 Mail on Sunday Classic Handicap limit 24 Coronation Foursomes England Golf Foursomes qualifier Charles Heeley Challenge Bowl Winner of both Silver and Bronze Divisions qualify for finals. Macmillan Silver Spoon Best points winner of notified Stableford. EG medal Lowest aggregate of 4 net scores in EG medal comps from 1st January to 31 st December. Warwickshire League Team of 7. Handicap Limit: 28 Clubs drawn in divisions Scratch League Team of 5 Play-off Scratch. Clubs drawn in divisions Warwickshire Interclub Team Championship Yearly Warwickshire club competition team of 5 Mixed matches Arranged by Lady Vice-Captain B Team Matches Friendly matches arranged with local clubs 45

46 Appendix A Points and Prizes 1. Points are awarded for the Myrtle Cohen Salver (Golfer of the Year). Please refer to the Myrtle Cohen Salver competition page. 2. Prizes for monthly competitions are vouchers for the winners of each division. a. For fields of less than 12 ladies there will be only one division (this applies to both Tuesday and Saturday competitions). 3. Prizes for Major competitions, which are presented at Ladies Prize presentation evening, will be in vouchers or if requested glasses. 4. Non-qualifying competitions During winter months, when bad weather or a shortened course make a competition non-qualifying, points and prizes will be awarded. 46

47 Appendix B - Etiquette On the Course All players should familiarise themselves with Section 1 of the R & A Rules of Golf which provides guidelines on the manner in which the game of golf should be played. The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration to others and to abide by the rules. Players should be mindful of the following: The safety of others on the course Not to disturb or distract other players To play at a good pace and keep up with the group in front. If a clear hole is lost the group behind should be invited to go through irrespective of the number of players in that group The care of the course : all bunkers should be raked, divots replaced and pitch marks repaired To be aware of and adhere to tee closures That the professional, the Club Captain and the Lady Captain have priority on the course and should be offered that courtesy Competitions All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. Players should note: You are expected to arrive at the tee at least 5 minutes before the agreed tee time If you are unable to play in a competition you should inform your playing partners by telephone as soon as possible. In knockout competitions once the draw has been done you should contact the Competition Secretary if you are unable to play. Do not remove your name from the notice Before entering a knockout competition you should ensure that your diary will be flexible enough to arrange matches throughout the period of the competition It is the responsibility of all players to contact their opponent(s) and should be done as soon as possible to ensure there is enough time to play. The closing date of the round just played does not have to be reached before playing the next one. You should aim to offer a minimum of 4 dates, taking into account that some players have work commitments. If after being offered a number of dates you are unable to agree a date to play you must give the match or decide on the toss of a coin After the match the losing player should enter the winner s name on the board and put the card in the box in the spike s bar Extensions will not be given except in exceptional circumstances -see general information section 47

48 Winter Matches In the event of hole closures a player should agree with their opponent before going out how the match is to be played. The options are as follows: Play the course as it is. i.e. over the shortened course Agree which hole(s) to replay to replace the ones that are closed. For example if the 3 rd hole is closed you could agree to play the 12 th hole again after finishing the 18 th (if the match is not over) If there are several holes closed the best option may be to play the front or back 9 twice. In this case if there an odd number of shots, the extra shot should be taken over the FIRST nine 48

49 Appendix C Junior Girls JUNIOR GIRLS WITH HANDICAPS OF 36 OR LESS MAY PLAY IN THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIONS:- EG and Club Medals Stablefords and Extra Stablefords Pars [They may also qualify for trophies and competitions held in conjunction with the above] Les Thompson Bronze Division Trophy Family Foursomes Joan Field Rosebowl The Shirley Trophy Eclectic Club Championship - Handicaps 0 20 Juniors may register Birdies and Pars for inclusion in the final count. 49

50 Appendix D Members and Guests playing the course Extract from Shirley Golf Club Bye-Laws: 42. Members may introduce guests Up to 3 guests per member may be introduced at the reduced rate with a limit that no guest is allowed to play more than 6 times during the club year at the reduced rate. A member must play with the guest(s) he or she introduces. On weekend competition days a guest can only play after 12:00 unless the competition is scheduled beyond that time. For the avoidance of doubt, visitors may not play as a member s guest more than 6 times during the club year in total, i.e.; even if introduced by different members the total of introductions must not exceed Visitors are welcome except on weekend competition days when they may only play after 12:00 unless the competition is scheduled beyond that time. They may not use the Snooker Room except with the approval of the Management Committee. Visitors and guests must produce a letter of introduction or a handicap certificate if requested. 44. Green Fees must be paid to the Club Professional or their assistant before going out to play. 45. Visitors and guests shall conform to all regulations governing members. 50

51 Date of revision Revision Control Table Revision reason Content changed by initials Content reviewed by initials 23/10/17 Formatting, headings, table of contents, adding in this revision control table JS PD 13/11/17 Addition of International members information, removing Appendix C because PD PD the detail has been included in the dedicated section JS SH 51