2007 COMPETITION RULES

Contents

1. General Competition Rules and Information
2. Individual Competitions
3. Handicaps
4. Sweeps and Prizes

1. GENERAL COMPETITION RULES and INFORMATION

NOTE: THE RULES OF GOLF APPLY AT ALL TIMES

1.1 The competition sub-committee has the power to impose sanctions or penalties against any player / member who disregards the rules of golf or these competitions rules.

1.2 In any dispute the committee’s decision is final.

1.3 NORMAL COMPETITION TIMES:

1.4 The competition entry sheet will be in the clubhouse at 7.30pm on a Friday (one week prior to the competition with the exception of certain competitions i.e. Invitation Day, Captains Day where it may be earlier)

1.5 It will be under the supervision of a member of committee until 8.30pm and members may enter a maximum of two names.

1.6 Playing members of Staff and Members of the committee may enter a maximum of two names prior to the Friday entry.

1.7 If members have been away representing the club, county or country in official golfing events they may at the discretion of the Captain be allowed to join the competition on that day.

1.8 No member is allowed to add his name to the competition start sheet after the draw has been made on a Wednesday.

1.9 You can however get a start time up to and including the day of the competition by:

1.9.1 Adding his name to a 1 or 2 ball already on the start sheet by using the TIME VACANT column on the apology sheet.
1.9.2 Taking a time from the apology sheet of a player that cannot play.
1.9.3 Once a time has been taken on the apology sheet you are not allowed to change times

1.10 A start time cannot be changed after the draw has been made on a Wednesday.

1.11 Any member wishing to withdraw from the competition after the draw has been made, must use the apology sheet before 9.30pm on the Friday prior to the competition. Failure to comply will result in suspension from the next two Saturday singles competitions.

1.12 Any member failing to make his starting time on the tee will receive an automatic suspension from the next two singles competitions.

1.13 Regular offenders, of the above rules, in the competition committee’s opinion may be subject to further penalties. Members playing in a competition when serving a ban will incur a further two weeks suspension.

1.14 The apology sheet is for the use of competitors only.

1.15 All competitions are subject to change as circumstances may warrant.

1.16 Any competitor who fails to sign the start sheet BEFORE starting play will be disqualified.

1.17 Any competitor whose entry fee is not paid before starting will be disqualified.

1.18 All cards must have the current handicap appended and signed by the competitor and the marker. Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualification.

1.19 All cards must be returned in competitions (including N.R.’s) and entered into the computer in the lounge. Note; Each competitor is responsible for his own card.

1.20 Any player who fails to return his scorecard in a competition and or fails to enter the score in the computer will be suspended from the next singles competition.

1.21 Scores on scorecards must be legible and any cards that are re-written must have the original attached, amended scores must be initialled by the marker

1.22 With the exception of shotgun competitions competitors must start at the 1st tee in all competitions.

1.23 All singles competitors must go out in 3’s where possible.

1.24 Only one junior player is allowed to play in each three ball in case a full / senior player drops out

1.25 In 4 ball or foursomes competitions, a full or senior member must partner juniors.

1.26 In competitions a 2 ball has no precedence unless the 2 or 3 ball in front loses a complete hole.

1.27 Starting times will not be changed by competitors or delayed due to inclement weather

1.28 The competition committee may abandon or suspend a competition if weather conditions deem it necessary.

1.29 Players cannot enter the sweep or two’s without entering the competition and paying the entry fee.

1.30 Competitors after playing out the first hole and before driving off on the second must allow competitors behind to play their approach shots to the first green.

1.31 The 18th hole is a “Call on Hole” Players when on the green are requested to mark their ball, stand back and call on the players behind, they then play out the hole while the players behind walk to the green.

1.32 In the event of a tie in a Major Competition a further 18 holes will be played by arrangement of the players as soon as possible, the committee may at its discretion nominate a date and time for the play off.

1.33 All ties in minor competitions are decided on the best nett score for the last 9 holes. If a tie still occurs then the count back is taken over the last 12 holes, then 15, 6, 3, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 8, 7, 5, 4,2 and last hole until a result is established. Failing this, a further 18 holes will be played to decide.

1.34 In the event of lightening or adverse weather conditions making the course unplayable, a claxon will be sounded with one prolonged distinct blast, players must mark their ball and leave the course, play will be resumed once the danger has passed or conditions improve and the claxon will be sounded with two short distinct blasts to restart play. It may be necessary to abandon the competition, this will be decided by the Committee taking into account the weather forecast, the remaining period of light, the numbers of players completed and the state of the course, this will be signified with three distinctive blasts.

1.35 All players who enter a 36 hole competition are required to play both rounds and any player who fails to play in both rounds will be suspended from the next 2 singles competitions.

1.36 Major Board Competition play off’s are played within 28 days of the original date of the competition. The date will be decided by the player’s involved and the date of the play off will be posted on the competition notice board and the board in the club house. If the play off is not played within the 28 day timescale the competition’s Convenor will choose a new date and players must play the play off on this date.

1.37 When a competition is cancelled no monies are to be refunded. Entry fees will be carried over to the replay of the competition. Only if players are unable to play on the re-arranged date will monies be refunded.

1.38 Any player in qualifying competitions away from Heworth Golf Club will be responsible for informing the competitions convenor of any score that will effect his handicap. Failure to do so could lead to a suspension of his handicap. (clause 13.7 congu)

1.39 The use of buggies are allowed in competitions except when the competition format is stated as a “walking competition”.

1.40 Entry to Captains Day, Presidents day, Invitation Day and Heworth Open will be restricted to members who have submitted a minimum of three medal cards before the specified event.

1.41 Only boni fide members of golf clubs with official handicaps can enter the club open competitions.

2. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS

BA Stronge Cup Major competition (nett) 18-hole strokeplay full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may play in this competition but must play with an adult.

Byers Cup Major competition (nett) 18 holes 4bbb par/bogey full handicap to a maximum of 18 then ¾ allowance. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may play in this competition but must partner an adult.

Calcutta Cup (Match play) Full handicap allowance maximum of 18. A blind draw will be made for opponents and cut off dates for the completion of each round will be posted on the competition draw sheet. Any match not completed by the cut off date both competitors will be disqualified. The Competition Committee and finalists will agree a date of final. No juniors.

Captains Trophy Major Competition Format to be decided by the Captain.

Coronation Cup Major Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play bogey full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may play in this competition but must play with an adult.

Club Championship Major Competition (gross) 36 hole stroke play aggregate over two days off scratch, the best 42 gross scores and ties after round one, play on day two in a designated slot, which will be seeded according to gross scores (lowest scores last). All other entries will play day two competing to champion their own category. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less can play in this competition but must play with an adult.

In the event of a tie after 36 holes a further five holes 1, 2, 3, 17 & 18 will be played to determine Club Championship.
In the event that scores are still tied after additional five holes, sudden death will be played on holes 1,2, 3, 17 & 18 until a winner declared.

Hannay Cup Major Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a max 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less can play in this competition but must play with an adult.

Calix Majorum Major Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a maximum of 18. Entrants must be 50 years and over on closing date for entries (Wednesday before comp).
Entrants must indicate Over 50 on the card.

Fenwick Green Major Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a max 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less can play in this competition but must play with an adult.

Innes Hopkins Major competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less can play in this competition but must play with an adult.

J P Burns Cup Major competition (nett) 36-hole stroke play aggregate (nett) over two days, full handicap to a maximum 18, same handicap applies in both rounds. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less can play in this competition but must play with an adult.

Jarrow & Hebburn Major competition (nett) 36-hole stroke play aggregate (nett) over two days, full handicap to a maximum 18, same handicap applies in both rounds. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less can play in this competition but must play with an adult..

Jubilee Cup Major competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a maximum 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less can play in this competition but must play with an adult.

Monthly Medals Minor Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a maximum of 28. First 12 nett scores and ties will qualify for the Silver Medal.
One of the monthly medals will be designated the Gold Medal, the winner of which will qualify for a county competition. Juniors with a handicap of 28 or less may enter but must play with an adult.

Moses Trophy Major Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may enter this competition but must play with an adult.

Presidents Salver Major Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors at the discretion of the President.

Scott Charlton Bowl Major Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may enter this competition but must play with an adult.

Spes Ultima Major Competition (nett) 18 hole stroke play full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may enter this competition but must play with an adult.

Jack Stevenson Cup Major Competition (nett) 18 hole Stableford stroke play full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may enter this competition but must play with an adult.

Silver Medal Minor Competition (Nett) 18 hole strokeplay full handicap to a maximum of 28. Restricted to first 12 nett scores and ties from each monthly medal.

Walters Trophies Major Competition (Nett) 18 hole foursome’s strokeplay with a maximum handicap of 18 and then an allowance of ½ the combined handicaps (½ strokes count). Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may enter this competition but must partner an adult.

R H Jopling Trophies (Qualifier) Minor Competition (nett) 18 hole 4 BBB strokeplay. First 31 pairs (nett) and past years winners qualify to play in match play competition. Allowance full handicap to a maximum of 20 then ¾ allowance for the qualifier stage. No juniors.

R H Jopling Trophies (Match play) A blind draw for matches will be made from the first 31 pairs (nett) from the qualifying stages and the past years winners. Handicap allowance maximum of 18 then ¾ allowance from the lowest handicap
Cut off dates for completion of each round will be posted on the competition draw sheet.
If a match is not completed by the cut off date both pairs of competitors will be disqualified.
All rounds to be played off current handicap and ¾ difference.
Time and date of the final to be arranged by the Competition Committee and finalists. No juniors.
Sweep stake monies go to the winners of the competition not the qualifiers.

Usher Cup Minor Competition (nett) 18 hole strokeplay with a maximum handicap of 28. Juniors with a handicap of 28 or less may enter this competition but must play with an adult.

Millennium Trophy Major Competition (nett). Shotgun start 18 hole greensomes. Maximum handicap of 18 and an allowance of 0.6 of the low handicap player plus 0.4 of the higher handicap player. Decimal point strokes count. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may enter this competition but must partner an adult.

Invitation Days Minor Competition (nett) 18 hole 4BBB Stableford with a maximum handicap of 18 and then a ¾ allowance per player. Invited guests must be members of a bona fide golf club and winners will be asked to produce a handicap certificate. No juniors.

John Devine Trophy Minor Competition, (gross) Strokeplay, the player in the prevailing season who during a qualifying competition scores the lowest gross score. Ties will be decided as per 1.34, ie back 9 etc

David Moralee Cup Major Competition, singles scratch matchplay, eligible to all golfers but must play off scratch.

Captains Fund Stableford strokeplay or 4BBB stableford full handicap to a maximum of 18. Juniors with a handicap of 20 or less may enter these competitions but must play with an adult partner.

3. HANDICAPS

Note; All competitors should study and understand the rules of golf before applying for a handicap or taking part in any competition

3.1 Members who do not play in at least three singles medal rounds during a season may be at risk of losing their handicap

3.2 Any breach of handicap rules can result in:
3.2.1 Loss of handicap
3.2.2 Disqualification
3.2.3 Exclusion from competitions
3.2.4 Suspension of their handicap

3.3 A new member must have an official club handicap to play competitions

3.4 New Handicaps are obtained as follows
3.4.1 Where a new member has been a member of a golf club a handicap certificate from their previous club must be shown.

3.4.2 New members need to produce three cards by playing 3 rounds of golf, failure to comply will result in disciplinary action against the player and marker.

3.4.3 A member (marker) with a current handicap must sign all cards.

3.4.4 The marker must PRINT his name as well as signing.

3.4.5 Cards must be handed in to the competition box and marked “For Handicap Purposes”; the box is situated under the competition computer located in the bar.

3.4.6 The allocated new handicap will be displayed in the competition cabinet or in the main alphabetical handicap sheets located in the men’s locker room.

3.5 Members who choose another club as their home club must ensure they inform the club of any changes to their playing handicap before they play in club competitions.

3.6 All qualifying scores in away competitions must be reported to home club and cards and returns supplied to ensure handicaps are current.

3.7 Members returning scores below SSS in away competitions must adjust their own handicaps when necessary if a member of the Competition Committee is not available.

3.8 General Play adjustments under CONGU Rule 19 will be applied as and when required and the Competition Committee’s decision is final.

3.9 Handicap certificates for away competitions should be requested in good time, which will be provided by the Competition Committee.

3.10 For any general enquiries regarding handicaps please see the Competition Convenor.

4. PRIZES and SWEEPS

4.1 All trophies and medals will be presented on presentation night at approximately 7.30pm and all winners are expected to attend.

4.2 Prizes and sweepstakes should be collected from the Professional’s shop within 8 weeks after the results are declared or the prizes and sweepstakes will be entered into the professionals book.

4.3 All players must pay the competition entry fee prior to playing

4.4 Juniors are not allowed to enter the competition sweep; they may enter the 2’s competition.

4.5 In all competitions, 2s should be circled to assist Competitions Committee; no other scores should be circled on the scorecard.

4.6 A Hole in One prize is included in all competitions entry money for which a Hole in One tie and £30.00 will be awarded.

4.7 Prizes for nett competitions will be allocated as follows:
1st nett Trophy and 1st Sweep
2nd nett £15.00 voucher and 2nd Sweep
3rd nett £10.00 voucher and 3rd Sweep
Best Gross £10.00 voucher

4.8 Prizes for gross competitions will be allocated as follows
1st gross Trophy and 1st Sweep
2nd gross £15.00 voucher and 2nd Sweep
3rd gross £10.00 voucher and 3rd Sweep
Best nett Prize £10.00 voucher

4.9 Sweepstakes are divided as follows
Winner 50%
Second 30%
Third 20%

4.10 Sweeps are decided and awarded on the basis of rule 1.33, i.e. Back 9 etc

4.11 Players may not win more than one prize in any competition, i.e. best net and best gross

4.12 Two’s sweep is paid even when a player has NR’d and been disqualified from the competition provided the scorecard is correctly signed.

4.13 Any visitor winning prizes in the Open Day or Invitation Days MUST produce a bona fide current handicap certificate if requested.

4.14 Entry fee’s are as follows,

Singles Competitions
Competition Entry £1.00 per person
Two’s Competition £1.00 per person
Sweep £0.50 per person

Pairs Competitions
Competition Entry £2.00 per pair
Two’s Competition £2.00 per pair
Sweep £1.00 per pair

36 Hole Competitions
Competition Entry £1.00 per person
Two’s Competition £2.00 per person
Sweep £1.00 per person

4.15 Captains Day, Presidents Day, Invitations and Open competitions fee’s are subject to variation, which is decided by the committee prior to the competition.