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Overstone Park Golf Club

Competitions Manual

January 2018

TO

December 2018


INTRODUCTION

This manual has been compiled by the Competitions’ Committee of Overstone Park Golf Club and sets out the rules for Overstone Park Golf Club competitions. Unless explicitly stated within the competition rules, 5 or 4-day (off peak) members are not eligible for competitions that are, or can be, played at weekends. The rules for each competition may change from time to time and the Competitions Committee reserves the right to change the manual accordingly. Golf buggies are not allowed in any club competition unless there is a medical reason, supported by a medical letter. Trolley pullers or caddies are allowed in any competition. Caddies must be properly dressed. There are some appendices included to assist members with some of the additional playing procedures. Prizes If you are unable to attend the prize giving, you must inform the Duty Member before the commencement of the competition and nominate a person to collect your prize. Competition Rules It is every golfer’s responsibility to learn and apply the Rules of Golf as laid by down by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. If there is any doubt as to a ruling, please contact the Golf Professional for clarification. Course Marshall All instructions from a Course Marshall must be obeyed. Failure to do so may result in a penalty, disqualification, or removal from the course. Posting Results All players must indicate their result on Master Scoreboard or applicable competition sheet at the end of each match. Tees of the Day Any matches played at Overstone Park must play off the tees of the day. However, permission to play off other tees may be granted by the Course Manager. The Course Manager’s decision will be final. Mobile Phones and GPS on mobile phones Overstone Park does not allow mobile phones on the course. They must be switched off during play unless being used in an emergency to obtain medical assistance. Use of GPS on a mobile phone during competition will result in disqualification.


Non-Payment of competition entry fees and No-shows

A player entering a competition but failing to pay on entry may be removed from the competition at the

discretion of the competitions treasurer. A player not paying before the competition closed will be deemed not to

have entered the competition and will be omitted from the draw.

Should a player not turn up for any of the team or individual competitions he will immediately be disqualified

from entering all competitions for one month and a day. The entry fee will not be refunded under these

circumstances.


COMPETITIONS INDEX (Alphabetical)

SECTION PAGE COMPETITION

22 52 Autumn Scramble

4 13 Brian Smith Trophy

8 22 Captain’s Trophy

26 60 Captain-Pro Challenge

27 61 Captain-Pro Shoot Out

16 40 Captains Day

33 71 Christmas Mixed Competition

24 56 Christmas Presents Scramble and Captains Drive In

23 54 Christmas Spirits Stableford

11 29 Club Handicap Championship

10 26 Club Scratch Championship

Appendix Q 104 Club Trophies for Presentation Evening

Appendix P 103 Competitions Catering Requirement Form

Appendix A 84 Competitions Entry Criteria

Appendix N 101 Competitions Prize List Form

Appendix M 100 Competitions Requirement Form

Appendix O 102 Competitions Results Form

Appendix F 91 Completing a Scorecard

Appendix B 85 Count Back Procedure

6 18 Daro Cup

19 46 Daily Mail Foursomes

Appendix L 99 Duty Members Responsibilities

4 13 Easter Egg Stableford

Appendix E 90 Format of Play

1 6 Four Club Challenge

13 33 Friendship Trophy

Appendix C 86 Handicap Administration Policy and Annual Review

21 50 Hangover Bowl

12 32 International Match

4 13 Kimberley Trophy

31 68 Ladies Autumn Trophy

30 67 Ladies Spring Trophy and Spring Bowl

Appendix G 92 Local Rules

9 24 Mark Hunt Texas Scramble

18 44 Medal Winners Salver

32 69 Men’s Wheeler Cup

Appendix K 98 Men’s Scratch Knock-Out Draw Procedure

28 63 Men’s Scratch Knockout

3 11 Midweek Medal

29 65 Mixed Summer Greensomes Competition

2 8 Monthly Medal (Drawn and Undrawn)

Appendix I 95 No Shows and Discontinuance of Play

25 58 Order of Merit – Men’s, Ladies, Midweek

39 82 Order of Merit Pairs

20 48 Player of the Year

Appendix D 88 Qualifying Competitions

4 13 Rabbits Cup

Appendix J 96 Seeded Draw Procedure

34 72 Seniors Eclectic

35 73 Seniors Monthly Medal OOM

36 76 Seniors Pairs Knockout

37 78 Seniors Singles Knockout

38 80 Social Cup

15 38 Stewart Wright Salver

17 42 Stuart Kennedy Team Pressure Ball Stableford

14 36 Summer Scramble

Appendix H 94 Scramble Rules (Texas and Florida)

4 13 White Tee Stableford

7 20 Wright Trophy

5 16 Yellow Tee Stableford


COMPETITIONS INDEX (Numerical)

SECTION PAGE COMPETITION 1 6 Four Club Challenge 2 8 Monthly Medal (Drawn and Undrawn) 3 11 Midweek Medal 4 13 White Tee Stableford 4 13 Easter Egg Stableford 4 13 Kimberley Trophy 4 13 Brian Smith Cup 4 13 Rabbits Cup 5 16 Yellow Tee Stableford 6 18 Daro Cup 7 20 Wright Trophy 8 22 Captain’s Trophy 9 24 Mark Hunt Texas Scramble 10 26 Club Scratch championship 11 29 Club Handicap Championship 12 32 International Match 13 33 Friendship Trophy 14 36 Summer Scramble 15 38 Stewart Wright Salver 16 40 Captains Day 17 42 Stuart Kennedy Team Pressure Ball 18 44 Medal Winners Salver 19 46 Daily Mail Foursomes 20 48 Player of the Year 21 50 Hangover Bowl 22 52 Autumn Scramble 23 54 Christmas Spirits 24 56 Christmas Presents Scramble and Captains Drive In 25 58 Order of Merit – Men’s, Ladies, Midweek 26 60 Captain Pro Challenge 27 61 Captain Pro Shoot Out 28 63 Men’s Scratch Knockout 29 65 Mixed Summer Greensomes 30 67 Ladies Spring Trophy and Spring Bowl 31 68 Ladies Autumn Trophy 32 69 Men’s Wheeler Cup 33 71 Christmas Mixed Competition 34 72 Seniors Eclectic 35 73 Seniors Monthly Medal 36 76 Seniors Pairs Knockout 37 78 Seniors Singles Knockout 38 80 Social Cup 39 82 Order of Merit Pairs Competition Appendix A 84 Competitions Entry Criteria Appendix B 85 Count Back Procedure Appendix C 86 Handicap Administration Policy and Annual Review Appendix D 88 Qualifying Competitions Appendix E 90 Format of Play Appendix F 91 Completing a Scorecard Appendix G 92 Local Rules Appendix H 94 Scramble Rules (Texas and Florida variation) Appendix I 95 No Shows and Discontinuance of Play Appendix J 97 Seeded Draw Procedure Appendix K 98 Men’s Scratch Knockout Draw Procedure Appendix L 99 Duty Members Responsibilities Appendix M 100 Competitions Requirements Form Appendix N 101 Competitions Prize List Form Appendix O 102 Competitions Result Form Appendix P 103 Competitions Catering Requirements form Appendix Q 104 Club Trophies for Presentation List


1 Four Club Challenge

1 Competition Rules

1.1 Format

Individual stableford on the first 9 Holes of the course in play. Cards must be returned and entered directly after the 9 holes are played. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the competition.

1.1.1 Tees

Men will play from the Yellow Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees.

1.1.2 Date

New Year’s Day.

1.1.3 Stroke Allowance

The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and Ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card. This competition is a merged ladies and men’s competition and the ladies will receive SSS adjustment strokes.

1.1.4 Draw Procedure

Players to choose their own tee times as available.

1.1.5 Entry Fee

Entry fee £2.00 must be paid to the Club Shop staff on the day of the competition and prior to teeing off.

1.1.6 Entry Requirements

Members and their guests may enter the competition and must be in possession of a competition handicap. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with a least one adult.

1.1.7 Entry Procedure

Entry is optional on the day of the competition. Players' names must be entered on the entry sheet prior to teeing off.

1.1.8 Results

Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but by no later than three days after the day of the competition. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. Any member's guests winning prizes will receive vouchers for use at Overstone Park Golf Club. They will be delivered to the member who introduced them.

1.1.9 Other

Each competitor will only be allowed to use any four Clubs including a putter and only the four selected clubs can be taken out onto the course during the competition.

1.2 Responsibilities

1.2.1 Competitions Committee

Advertise and display posters six weeks before the event. Open and close the competition.


1.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members’ or competitor’s queries regarding: - (a) The running and administration of the competition (b) The rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop.

1.2.3 Shop and Competitions Committee

The Shop will collect all entry fees and record on an entry sheet. The Shop will pay out vouchers. Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee. Pass all records of income, outgoings and entry fees to the Treasurer.

1.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds

1.3.1 Club Funds

10% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of the entry fees will be the available funds for prizes as shown below in 1.3.2

1.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded as follows: - 2 - 6 players entered the competition 1

st 100% of the prize fund

7 -10 players entered the competition 1st and 2nd 66%, 34% of the prize fund 11+ players entered the competition 1st 2nd 3rd 50%, 30%, 20% of the prize fund

The prizes will be in the form of vouchers for use within the Club Shop.

Any member's guests winning prizes will receive vouchers for use at Overstone Park Golf Club; they will be delivered to the member who introduced them.

1.3.3 Trophy

The winner will be presented on the day.


2 Monthly Medal (DRAWN or UNDRAWN)

2.1 Competition Rules

2.1.1 Format

18-hole individual stroke play.

2.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. During the winter play may be from the Yellow Tees.

2.1.3 Date

Medals will be programmed alternately for the 1st Saturday or Sunday of each month where possible.


The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men’s and Ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card. In the event of the competition being played over less than 18 holes, the event will be declared a non-qualifying competition and handicap allowances will be reduced pro-rata to the number of holes played i.e. 16 holes played - handicap allowance 16/18th of full allowance.


Drawn medals Players will be drawn at random within the time slot they have entered. Once the draw has taken place the player will not be allowed to exchange tee times with other competitors or to change their tee time if there is a withdrawal. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. The Starter or Duty Member may amend players tee times to facilitate the marking of cards e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one tee time. The draw will take place on Wednesday for Saturday and Thursday for Sunday medals. Non-drawn medals - Players can enter on draw sheet in any available tee time

2.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £3.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry may result in the name /names being removed from the draw sheet.

2.1.7 Additional Entry Fees

IZZARD QUALIFIER and LOMBARD QUALIFIER- There is an additional entry fee for these competitions of £1.00. The Izzard competition will be attached to the June medal and the Competitions Committee will attach the Lombard to another medal as deemed appropriate. Neither of these qualifiers are compulsory and both are only open to men. COUNTY CHARITY QUALIFIER – There is an additional entry fee for this competition of £1.00 and it will be attached to the June medal. It is not compulsory and is open only to ladies.


To participate in Medal Competitions, players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated and any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with a least one adult.


Drawn Medal Players should sign on the entry sheet in their preferred time slot for playing. Winter Dec – Feb 2 hourly slots plus 2 tee start Summer One hourly slots Non-drawn Any available slot within the time constraints Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Empty slots in drawn or undrawn medals will be given back to OPL. Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw and entry fees will be refunded.


Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Entries received after the draw has taken place will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first comes first serve basis. If there is no telephone number for the reserve or they have not paid they will not be contacted. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Fees will be refunded if there are no or insufficient withdrawals for the player to take part. Non-drawn Medal

Once the draw has taken place players cannot move time slots. If a player withdraws from the competition their

entry fee will be forfeited and their place will be taken by the first available reserve on the reserve list. Reserves

must pay their entry fee and enter a phone number on which they can be contacted. If there is no telephone

number for the player or they have not paid they will not be contacted. Fees will be refunded if there are no or

insufficient withdrawals for the player to take part.

A player may turn up on the day of the competition but would only be allowed to enter if all the reserves were

playing and a slot became available due to a no show or player dropping out.

2.1.10 Duty Member

A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event and all queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

2.1.11 Results

Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories; i. Division 1 handicap 0 – 12

ii. Division 2 handicap 13 – 20 iii. Division 3 handicap 21 - 28 iv. Ladies handicap 0 - 36

The winner of each category will be the player with the lowest net score. The winner of each category will win the Monthly Medal Award. The winner of each category will be eligible to play in the Medal Winners Salver competition. Men - the top 10 positions in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 will be awarded points for the Order of Merit competition. Ladies – the top 3 positions will be awarded points for the Order of Merit and all players 1 point for entering. Prizes will be awarded for a 2's club. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but by no later than three days after the day of the competition. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. The holes used for the count back will be holes 10 - 18 irrespective of where a player starts on the course during a 2 tee start.



Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Post the entry sheet and withdrawals sheet on the day of the previous Monthly Medal.

Collate a reserve list of late entries and arrange for vacant positions created by withdrawals to be filled. The first late entrant fills first withdrawal slot.

Prepare cards with names; draw number, competition, date and starting times for all players. Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event. Assist in any other matters as required by the committee.

2.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competition Manual. To resolve members or competitor’s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition


To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Carry out the draw on a date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Wednesday for Saturday medal and Thursday for Sunday medal. Provide a copy of the draw to the Club Shop immediately following the draw. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


2.3.1 Club Funds

20% of entry fees (excluding 2's club) will be retained for Club funds. 50p will be used for the 2's club prizes, and will be shared out equally to all entrants gaining a 2 on their scorecard. Note a Hole-in-One counts as a double two. If there are no 2's scored, the money available for the 2's club will be added to the prize fund for this competition. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

2.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories; I. 2 - 6 players in a category 1st prize only

II. 7-15 players in a category 1st

& 2nd

prizes III. 16-25 players in a category 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes IV. 26-35 players in a category 1st to 4th V. 36-50 players in a category 1st to 5th

VI. 51 or more players in a category 1st to 6th

Vouchers will be awarded as follows i 2 – 6 players 1

st prize only voucher for 100%

ii 7 – 15 players 1st and 2nd prizes voucher for 66% 34% iii 16 – 25 players 1st – 3rd voucher for 50% 30% 20% iv 26 – 35 players 1st – 4th voucher for 33% 27% 22% 18% v 36 – 50 players 1st – 5th voucher for 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% vi 51+ players 1

st – 6

th voucher for 29% 23% 18% 15% 10% 5%

The prizes will be in the form of vouchers for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only.

2.3.3 Trophies

Each monthly Divisional and Ladies Division winner will receive a medal. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee, prize vouchers will be available

from the pro shop.

The medals will be presented by the Captains at the Medal Winners Salver.


3 Midweek Medal


3.1.1 Format

18-hole individual stroke play – one competition for all members regardless of gender.

3.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees. During the winter months, play may be from the Yellow Tees for men.

3.1.3 Date

Midweek Medals will be scheduled each month.


The stroke allowance will be full allowance, men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card and the ladies will receive SSS adjustment strokes.



3.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £3.00 must be paid to the Club Shop staff on the day of the competition prior to teeing off.


To participate in Medal Competitions, players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult. This competition is open to all golf members.


Entry is optional on the day of the competition. Players’ names must be entered on the entry sheet prior to teeing off.

3.1.9 Duty Member

A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event and all queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

3.1.10 Results

Prizes will be awarded in the following 3 categories: i. Division 1 handicap 0 - 12 ii. Division 2 handicap 13 – 20

iii. Division 3 handicap 21 – 36



Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Collect all entry fees and record on the entry sheet. Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event.


Assist in any other matters as required by the committee.

3.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Member’s Actions.


3.3.1 Club Funds

20% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. 50p will be used for the 2's club prizes and will be shared out equally to all entrants gaining a 2 on their scorecard. Note a Hole in One counts as a double two. If there are no 2's scored, the money available for the 2's club will be added to the prize fund for this competition. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

3.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded as follows: i 2 – 6 players 1st prize only voucher for 100% ii 7 – 15 players 1st and 2nd prizes voucher for 66% 34% iii 16 – 25 players 1st – 3rd voucher for 50% 30% 20% iv 26 – 35 players 1st – 4th voucher for 33% 27% 22% 18% v 36 – 50 players 1st – 5th voucher for 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% vi 51+ players 1st – 6th voucher for 29% 23% 18% 15% 10% 5%


As soon as the competitions committee has ratified the result, prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop.


4 White Tee Stableford Including

Easter Egg Stableford – played on Easter Sunday each year

Kimberley Trophy – played on the WTS of May each year

Rabbits Cup – played on the WTS of July each year

Brian Smith Trophy – played on the WTS of August each year


4.1.1 Format

18 hole individual Stableford.

4.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees.

4.1.3 Date

White Tee Stablefords will be scheduled for the 2nd weekend and 2nd Wednesday of each month where possible. The weekend day will alternate, where possible, with the Monthly Medal.


The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card.



4.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £3.00 must be paid to the Club Shop staff on the day of the competition prior to teeing off.


To participate, entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of competition handicap. A player with a non-competition handicap may enter this competition if it goes towards their handicap becoming a competition handicap. However, they cannot win prizes and must still pay the entry fee. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. A member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult.


Entry is optional on the day of the competition and players' names must be entered on the entry sheet prior to teeing off.

4.1.9 Duty Member

A member of the Competitions Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

4.1.10 Results

Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: i. Division 1 handicap 0 - 12

ii. Division 2 handicap 13 – 20 iii. Division 3 handicap 21 – 28 iv. Ladies handicap 0 – 36

For midweek competitions, ladies will be amalgamated into divisions 1, 2 and 3


4.1.11 Results – Rabbits Cup (in memory of James Flynn)

The Rabbits cup will be awarded to the best stableford score from players with handicaps as follows:- Ladies / Girls 21 – 36 inclusive Men / Boys 21 – 28 inclusive

4.1.12 Results – Brian Smith Trophy (in memory of Brian Smith)

The Brian Smith Trophy will be awarded to the best stableford score in the competition.

4.1.13 Results – Easter Egg Stableford

As well as vouchers, Easter Eggs will be awarded for: - 1st to 6th place.

4.1.14 Results – Kimberley Trophy The Kimberley Trophy will be awarded to the best stableford score in the competition. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but by no later than three days after the day of the competition. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used.



Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone.

Collect all entry fees and record on the entry sheet Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event.

4.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding

a. the running and administration of the competition b. the rules of the competition c. Rules of Golf about the competition

To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Member’s Actions.


4.3.1 Club Funds

20% of entry fees will be retained for club funds. 50p will be used for the 2's club prizes and will be shared out equally to all entrants gaining a 2 on their scorecard. Note a Hole in One counts as two 2’s. If there are no 2's scored, the money available for the 2's club will be added to the prize fund for this competition. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

4.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be vouchers awarded as follows: i 2 – 6 players 1st prize only voucher for 100% ii 7 – 15 players 1st and 2nd prizes voucher for 66% 34% iii 16 – 25 players 1st – 3rd voucher for 50% 30% 20% iv 26 – 35 players 1st – 4th voucher for 33% 27% 22% 18% v 36 – 50 players 1st – 5th voucher for 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% vi 51+ players 1st – 6th voucher for 29% 23% 18% 15% 10% 5%



As soon as the competitions committee has ratified the result, prize vouchers will be available from the pro shop.

4.3.3 Trophies

The Kimberley Trophy will be awarded to the highest Stableford score and presented on Presentation Evening. The Brian Smith Trophy will be awarded to the highest Stableford score and presented on Presentation Evening. The Rabbits Cup will be awarded to the highest Stableford score from entries described in 4.1.11 and will be presented on Presentation Evening.


5 Yellow Tee Stableford


5.1.1 Format

18 hole Individual Stableford.

5.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the Yellow Tees, Ladies from the Red Tees.

5.1.3 Date

Yellow Tee Stablefords may be run on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday if there is no other Club fixture or event for that day.





5.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £2.00 must be paid to the Club Shop staff on the day of the competition and prior to teeing off.


To participate entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. A player with a non-competition handicap may enter this competition if it goes towards their handicap becoming a competition handicap. However, they cannot win any prizes but must still pay the entry fee. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. A member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys &and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult.


Entry is optional on the day of the competition. Players’ names must be entered on the entry sheet and entry fee paid prior to teeing off.

5.1.9 Results

Monthly weekend Competition Men and Ladies will compete separately in the divisions below:

a. Division 1 0-12 handicap b. Division 2 13-20 handicap c. Division 3 21-28 handicap d. Ladies 0-36 handicap

Midweek competitions - ladies will be amalgamated with the men into divisions 1, 2 and 3

Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but by no later than three days after the day of the competition.



5.2.1 Club Shop / Competitions Committee

The shop will collect all entry fees and record on the entry sheet. Assist in any other matters as required. Pass all records of income, outgoings and entry fees to the Treasurer. Prepare vouchers for winners.

5.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition.

To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer, one copy for the shop and one copy for the results notice board. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Member’s Actions.


5.3.1 Club Funds

20% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

5.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories i 2 – 6 players 1st prize only voucher for 100% ii 7 – 15 players 1st and 2nd prizes voucher for 66% 34% iii 16 – 25 players 1st – 3rd voucher for 50% 30% 20% iv 26 – 35 players 1st – 4th voucher for 33% 27% 22% 18% v 36 – 50 players 1st – 5th voucher for 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% vi 51+ players 1st – 6th voucher for 29% 23% 18% 15% 10% 5% The prizes will be in the form of vouchers for use within the Club Shop. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee, prize vouchers will be available

from the pro shop.

5.3.3 Trophies

There are no trophies for this competition.


6 Daro Cup


6.1.1 Format

18 hole Singles Knockout match play. There will be a maximum of 128 entries. Each match must start from the 1st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions.

6.1.2 Tees


6.1.3 Date

Matches will commence in April and conclude in time for the winner to take part in the Player of the Year final if scheduled earlier. The final will be played by the specified date as decided by the Competitions Committee prior to the commencement of the competition.


The strokes conceded will be full difference between the player's handicaps. In mixed matches, Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot. This SSS adjustment shot is to be added/deducted after the calculation of the number of shots conceded and strokes to be taken from the men's card.


Players will be drawn at random during March. Players who have not paid the entry fee may be excluded from the draw.

6.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry may result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To play in this competition you must have submitted 3 qualifying cards at Overstone Park between 1st April of one year and 28th or 29th of February in the current year. (A qualifying card can be any medal or stableford card. A supplementary card is not counted as a qualifying card for this competition). To participate players must be full 7-Day members of Overstone Park Golf Club as winners go through to other outside competitions.

Players who hold their handicap with away clubs will be ineligible to enter this competition.

6.1.8 Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition if they have an official handicap (boys 28, girls 36).


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw and a refund will be given Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their

entry fee. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place.

6.1.10 Duty Member

A member of the Men’s Committee (usually Club Vice Captain) will be appointed Duty Member to oversee the event and all queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

6.1.11 Results

It is the responsibility of the winner of each round to do the following: - Enter the result on the draw sheet in the roundel. Failure to do this may result in disqualification from the competition. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1

st hole.

The strokes given at the start of the match will be the same for the sudden death play-off. The winner will be eligible for the Player of the Year final.


6.1.12 Other

The closing date for each round will be as agreed by the Competition Committee. Where possible, a period of five weeks should be allowed for the first round to be played, four weeks for the next two rounds and three weeks for each round thereafter. The dates for completion of each round will be published in the club diary and on the draw sheet. Both players have equal responsibility in organising dates. Both sides for playing each round within the time limits must offer at least 3 dates. Any player unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member of the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of both players. All matches must be completed within the time limits of each round as determined by the Committee.

No extension will be allowed. Failure to comply with any of these points may result in disqualification of one or both players



Advertise and display posters by the end of January. Display the entry and withdrawal sheets for this competition by end of January. Ensure that a member of either the Men’s Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw by the 31st March.

6.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition. (b) the rules of the competition. (c) Rules of Golf about the competition. (d) Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions


6.3.1 Club Funds

£1.50 of each entry fee will be retained for Club funds. Replicas will be purchased from Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be available for prizes.

6.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: 1st Replica & voucher for 30% of available funds 2nd Replica & voucher for 20% of available funds Semi-finalists Voucher for 15% of available funds Quarter finalists Voucher for 5% of available funds

The vouchers are for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee, prize vouchers will be available

from the pro shop.

6.3.3 Trophies

The winner will be presented with the Daro Cup and will receive a replica trophy The runner up will receive a replica trophy.

Trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening.


Wright Trophy Donated by Ivan & Marlene Roy


7.1.1 Format

Four Ball Better Ball Pairs Match Play. Each match must start from the 1st

tee. The maximum number of entries will be 64 pairs. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions.

7.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees, ladies from the Red Tees.

7.1.3 Date

Matches will commence in April and conclude in time for the winners to take part in the Player of the Year final. The final is played by the specified date as decided by the Competitions Committee prior to the commencement of the competition.


The number of strokes to be conceded will be 90% of the difference between the lowest player's handicap and each of the other player’s handicaps. In all mixed matches, ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot to be added to/taken from the shots conceded. The SSS adjustment shot is to be added/deducted after the calculation of the number of shots conceded. Strokes to be taken from the men's card.


Matches will be drawn at random during March. Players who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw.

7.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £8.00 per team must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To play in this competition you must have submitted 3 qualifying cards at Overstone Park between 1st

April of one year and 28th or 29th of February in the current year. (A qualifying card can be any medal or stableford card - a supplementary card is not counted as a qualifying card for this competition). To participate players must be full 7-Day members of Overstone Park Golf Club as winners go through to other outside competitions. Players must also be in possession of a competition handicap. Players who hold their handicap at an away club will be ineligible to enter this competition. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition if they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls).


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Two qualified members must be designated as the entered pair when the draw is made but can be changed after the draw is made if there is a change to personal circumstances. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw and a full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player may, with the agreement of the Duty Member change his/her team member after the draw if: (a) The team has not played its first match (b) The new team member has not already played in the competition

(c) The new member has 3 qualifying cards in the period 1st March to end of February in the current year The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee.

7.1.9 Duty Member

A member of the Men’s Committee (usually the Club Vice Captain) will be appointed to oversee the competition. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.


7.1.10 Results

It is the responsibility of the winners of each round to enter the result on the draw sheet in the roundel. Failure to do this may result in disqualification from the competition. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1st hole. The strokes given at the start of the match will be the same for the sudden death play-off. The winners will be eligible for the Player of the Year final. The winners and runners up will receive replica trophies.

7.1.11 Other

The closing date for each round will be as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Where possible a period of five weeks should be allowed for the first round to be played, four weeks for the next two rounds and three weeks for each round thereafter. The dates for completion of each round are published in the club diary and on the draw sheet. Both sides have equal responsibility in organising dates. Unless agreed by the participants, both midweek and weekend dates should be offered. The default position will be a weekend date. Both sides for playing each round within the time limits must offer at least 3 reasonable dates. Any team unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member of the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of both teams. A single player may represent a team. Their partner may join the match at the start of any hole during the round but not during the play of a hole. All matches must be completed within the time limits of each round as determined by the Committee. No extension will be allowed.



Advertise and display posters by the end of January. Post entry and withdrawal sheets for this competition by the end of January. Ensure that a member of the Men’s Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw by the 31st March.

7.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


7.3.1 Club Funds

£3 of entry fees per team will be retained for Club Funds. The balance of entry fees will be available for prizes.

7.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: 1st Replica and voucher for 25% for each player of available funds 2nd Replica and voucher for 15% for each player of available funds Semi-finalists Voucher for 5% for each player of available funds The vouchers are for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee prize vouchers will be available

from the pro shop.

7.3.3 Trophies

The winners will be presented with the Wright Trophy and will each receive a replica trophy. The runners up will each receive a replica trophy.

Trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening.


8 Captains Trophy – Presented by Watermark Leisure Ltd


8.1.1 Format

Individual stableford. This is a randomly drawn competition, played in 4 balls, shotgun start. This event will be a qualifier for handicap purposes.

8.1.2 Tees


8.1.3 Date

Suitable weekend in March/April.




The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Captains and Past Captains play together with past Captains having the honour on the first tee. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise at least two men. Players who have not paid the entry fee may be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition.

8.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £4.00 each must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate players must be 7 Day members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a competition handicap. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will not be eligible to play. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have a competition handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with a least one adult. The maximum number of players allowed is set at 108.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00 - 08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their place re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list.

8.1.9 Duty Member


8.1.10 Results

The overall individual winner will be awarded the Captains Trophy and receive a replica trophy.


Results will be announced after the competition once the Duty Member has verified the results.



Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day.

8.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor’s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


8.3.1 Club Funds

All entry fees after the purchase of a replica for the winner to a maximum of £40, will be available for prizes. (The maximum therefore would be £382) Club funds will be available to increase prize monies if required by an amount agreed by the Competitions Committee. The balance of the entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

8.3.2 Prizes

The number of individual prizes will be dependent on the number of entrants to the competition. Individual 1st to 6th

The Captains will decide and purchase the prizes for this competition.

The trophy and replica for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening.


9 Mark Hunt Scramble


9.1.1 Format

18 hole Texas Scramble or Florida variation - see Appendix H for rules. Players may enter in their own teams unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, shotgun start.

9.1.2 Tees


9.1.3 Date

Suitable weekend in May each year.


See appendix H.


A maximum of two juniors can play in any one team. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee may be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition.

9.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry may result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a competition handicap. When entering, handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have a handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls). Entries will be limited to a maximum of 108 members.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw Wednesday for Saturday and Thursday for Sunday. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw and a full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list. A refund will be given if no place becomes available.

08:00 - 08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes

Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their place re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list.


9.1.9 Duty Member


9.1.10 Results

The winners will be the team with the lowest net score. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams only. The theme for prizes to be golf equipment or clothing. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used



Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Buy and display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day.

9.2.2 Duty Member



9.3.1 Club Funds

10 % of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available for prizes.

9.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following: Teams 1st, 2nd and 3rd Golf clothing/Golf equipment or as decided by the Competitions Committee.


10 Club Scratch Championship


10.1.1 Format

36-hole medal stroke play - to be played over two days. The format will comprise of separate Men's Gross and Ladies Gross Competitions.

10.1.2 Tees


10.1.3 Date

As arranged annually by the Competitions Committee in conjunction with the Handicap Championship.


There is no stroke allowance.


Players will be drawn at random in separate Men's and Ladies Competitions. Men with a handicap of 12 or less and ladies with a handicap of 20 or less will be in separate competitions. Players may not choose their own tee time. Once the draw has taken place a player will not be allowed to exchange tee times with other competitors or to change their tee time if there is a withdrawal. The Starter/Duty Member may amend players’ tee times to facilitate the marking of cards e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one tee time. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. The Competitions Committee will publish the tee times for the second round.

10.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name /names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate in this competition, players must be home members of Overstone Park Golf Club whose handicap is maintained at Overstone Park and have submitted 4 qualifying cards at Overstone Park between the qualifying period. The qualifying period is the day after Club Championships finishes (Monday) until the Sunday prior to the live draw taking place the following year.


Players should sign on the entry sheet in the Club Shop. Entries will close on the Sunday immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw and entry fees will be refunded. Players withdrawing after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Entries received after the draw has taken place will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Box in the envelopes provided. Fees will be refunded should they not play. Late entries will only be allowed to play in the competition should there be a withdrawal. The maximum number allowed to play on the day will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet.

10.1.9 Duty Member


10.1.10 Results

The winner will be the player in each competition with the best gross score after 36 holes and each will be presented with the appropriate Championship Trophy. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Men's Competition and 1st and 2nd in the Ladies Competition.


The winner and runner-up of each competition will receive a replica trophy. In the event of a tie, there will be a play off over the 16th, 17th and 18th holes (stroke play rules will still apply). If the score remains the same after these holes, a sudden death play-off will take place over the 16th, 17th and 18th holes. If there is still no winner, there will be a sudden death play-off on the 18th hole until there is a winner. The winners will qualify for the Player of the Year final. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but no later than three days after the day of the competition.



Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day.

10.2.2 Duty Member



10.3.1 Club Funds

Entry fees for each competition will be accounted for separately. £1 per entrant will be retained for Club funds. Replicas will be purchased from Club Funds. The balance of entry fees for each competition will be the available for prizes.

10.3.2 Prizes

For each competition prizes will be awarded in the following categories. Men’s 1st Trophy, Prize and Replica Men’s 2nd Prize and Replica. Men’s 3rd Prize

Prize fund split 1st 50%, 2nd 30%, and 3rd 20% Ladies 1st Trophy, Prize and Replica Ladies 2nd Prize and Replica Prize fund split 1st 66%, 2nd 34%, As soon as the Competitions Committee has ratified the competition result, prize vouchers will be available from the

pro shop.

10.3.3 Trophies

The winner of each of the Men’s and Ladies competitions will be presented with the appropriate Championship Trophy. The winner and runner-up of each competition will receive a replica trophy.


10.3.4 Order of Play

Day One: The scratch players will precede the handicap players. Day Two: The handicap players will precede the scratch players

The handicap players will be re-drawn in reverse seeded order after all players have completed their first round. This will be published as soon as is practically possible on Master Scoreboard. It will be the player’s responsibility to check their tee times. Players not reporting for Day 2 will be disqualified from entering all competitions for a period of 32 days after the competition has finished.

o Players must report to the starter/1st tee 10 minutes prior to play. o Late arrivals on the tee will receive a two-stroke penalty. o Failure to complete the first day round will automatically disqualify the player from the second round.

All players on registering prior to play on day one, must leave a telephone number they can be contacted on should their tee time alter due to circumstances beyond the committee’s control on day 2. The trophies for this competition will be awarded at the end of the competition including the prize vouchers. The trophies will be re-presented on Presentation Evening along with replicas for both the Ladies and the Men’s Scratch Champions.


11 Club Handicap Championship – Presented by TSR Plastics


11.1.1 Format

36-hole medal stroke play - to be played over two days. The Club Handicap Champion will be the player with the lowest net score.

11.1.2 Tees


11.1.3 Date

As arranged annually by the Competitions Committee in conjunction with the Scratch Championship.


The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Ladies will receive one extra shot due to the S.S.S of 73 for the Red Tees.


Players will be drawn at random on Day 1 as follows: Handicap 0 -16 Handicap 17-36 Players may not choose their own tee time. Once the draw has taken place a player will not be allowed to exchange tee times with other competitors or to change their tee time if there is a withdrawal. The Starter/Duty Member may amend players tee times to facilitate the marking of cards e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one tee time. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw.

11.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided.


To participate in this competition, players must be home members of Overstone Park Golf Club whose handicap is maintained at Overstone Park and have submitted 4 qualifying cards at Overstone Park between the qualifying period. The qualifying period is the day after Club Championships finishes (Monday) until the Sunday prior to the live draw taking place the following year. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult.


Players should sign on the entry sheet in the Club Shop. Entries will close on the Sunday immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw. Entry fees will be refunded. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first comes first serve basis. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet. Fees will be refunded if there are no or insufficient withdrawals for the player to take part. Late entries will only be allowed to play in the event should there be a withdrawal.


The maximum number allowed to play on the day will be 160. This is the total number of players in the handicap and scratch competitions.

11.1.9 Duty Member


11.1.10 Results

The Club Handicap Champion will be the player with the best net score after 36 holes. Prizes will be awarded for 1st to 10th place. In the event of a tie there will be a play off over the 16th, 17th and 18th holes (stroke play rules will still apply). If the score remains the same after these holes, a sudden death play-off will be made over the 18th hole until there is a winner. The Club Handicap Champion will qualify for the Player of the Year final. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but no later than three days after the day of the competition.




11.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition

Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


11.3.1 Club Funds

£1 per entrant will be retained for Club funds. Replica trophies will be purchased from Club Funds. The balance of entry fees for each competition will be the available funds for prizes.

11.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for the following:

i. 1st Replica & Voucher ii. 2nd Replica & Voucher

iii. 3rd Replica & Voucher iv. 4th – 10th Voucher


Prize money will be awarded as follows: -

1st Place20% 2nd Place 18% 3rd Place 15% 4th Place 12% 5th Place 10% 6th Place 8% 7th Place 6% 8th Place 5% 9th Place 4% 10th Place 2%

As soon as the Competitions Committee has ratified the competition result, prize vouchers will be presented.

11.3.3 Trophies

The overall winner will be presented with the Handicap Championship Trophy. The Trophy for this competition will be awarded at the end of the competition including the prize vouchers. The Trophy will be re-presented on Presentation Evening along with a replica for the Handicap Champion, 2nd and 3rd places.

11.4 Plate Competition On Sunday all players in the Club Handicap Championship will be invited to take part in the Plate Competition under the following conditions:-

£1 optional entry fee

Qualification – players more than 10 shots off the lead in the Handicap Competition

Only open to Players in the Club Handicap Competition All entry fees will be distributed as prizes Distribution of prize money – Entrants 1-15 1st prize only 100% Entrants 16-30 1st & 2nd prizes 66% and 34% Entrants 31-60 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 50%, 30% & 20% Entrants 61+ 1st to 4th prizes 33%, 27%, 22% &18% A small appropriate Trophy will be awarded to the winner to be purchased by the Club Captain. These prizes will be awarded during the Presentation Ceremony at the end of the Club Championship.

The handicap players will be re-drawn in reverse seeded order after all players have completed their first round. This will be published as soon as is practically possible on Master Scoreboard. It will be the player’s responsibility to check their tee times. Players not reporting for Day 2 will be disqualified from entering all competitions for a period of 32 days after the competition has finished.

o Players must report to the starter/1st tee 5 minutes prior to play o Late arrivals on the tee will receive a two-stroke penalty o Failure to complete the first day round will automatically disqualify the player from the second round

All players on registering prior to play on day one must leave a telephone number they can be contacted on should their tee time alter due to circumstances beyond the committee’s control on day 2.


12 International Match - Quaich presented by Mr John Kelly


12.1.1 Format

18 hole Individual Stableford Competition. Teams to comprise of players representing: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Rest of the World.

Each Four Ball to consist of a member of each team.

12.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White and ladies from the Red.

12.1.3 Date

To be played on a Saturday in June/July as decided by the Competitions Committee.




The Duty Member and Captains from each team to arrange order of play.

12.1.6 Entry Fee

Free of Charge


To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number.


Anyone wishing to play must enter their name and contact details on the competition entry sheet in the Club Shop. Players must also indicate which team they wish to represent.

12.1.9 Duty Member

A member of the Competitions Committee will be appointed Duty Member to oversee the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.



Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone.

12.2.2 Social Event

A Social Event can be organised by the Duty member if required.

12.2.3 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running, administration and rules of the competition

(c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


12.2.4 Results

The result of the International Match will be announced at the end of play.

12.2.5 Trophy

Mr John Kelly or his representative will be invited by the Club Captain or Duty Member to present the Quaich to the winning Captain and Team.

THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IS A QUALIFYING EVENT


13 Friendship Trophy – Presented by Tony Bristow and Jane Fox


13.1.1 Format

18 holes pairs, better ball stableford – shotgun start.

13.1.2 Tees


13.1.3 Date

To be played on a weekend as near to 3rd July as possible.


The stroke allowance will be 90% of each players handicap.


The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting times with other competitors or to change their starting time if there is a withdrawal.

13.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £6.00 per pair must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys & 36 for girls) For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with an adult.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change a team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. The maximum number allowed to play during the event will be as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet.

13.1.9 Results

The result for this competition will be announced after play. Players must either be present or to have notified the duty member of their non-attendance. Any players who are not present at the prize giving and have not informed the Duty Member will have their prize awarded to the next placed pair.



Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Post entry and withdrawal sheets six weeks before the event. Collate a reserve list of late entrants and arrange for vacant positions created by withdrawals to be filled - first late entrant fills first withdrawal slot.


13.2.2 Duty Member


13.2.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds

13.2.4 Club Funds

20% of entry fees will be retained for club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

13.2.5 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st to 4th place: Glassware is recommended but is solely at the discretion of the Competitions Committee.

13.2.6 Trophies

The overall winners will receive the Friendship Trophy, which will be presented immediately after the results have been ratified.


14 Summer Scramble


14.1.1 Format

18 hole Texas Scramble or Florida variation - see Appendix H for rules. This is a seeded draw or unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, shotgun start.

14.1.2 Tees


14.1.3 Date

Suitable weekend in August each year.


See appendix H.


Seeded draw - see appendix J for draw procedure. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise at least two men. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. The Committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition.

14.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 108 members. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls).


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw Wednesday for Saturday and Thursday for Sunday. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first serve basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00 - 08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list.

14.1.9 Duty Member



14.1.10 Results

The winners will be the team with the lowest net score. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used.




14.2.2 Duty Member



14.3.1 Club Funds

10% of entry fees will be retained for Club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available for prizes.

14.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for the following: Teams 1st, 2nd and 3rd Glassware is recommended but is solely at the discretion of the Competitions Committee.

14.3.3 Trophies



15 Stewart Wright Salver – Presented by Jim Stewart & Mara Wright


15.1.1 Format

18 Hole Mixed Foursomes stroke play. Men will drive from the first tee.

15.1.2 Tees


15.1.3 Date

On a Saturday as agreed by the Competitions Committee.


The stroke allowance will be 3/8th Combined allowance.


Players should enter as a team on the entry sheets in the Club Shop. The teams will be entered intodraw. The draw will take place on the Wednesday prior to the day of the competition. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting times with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal.

15.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £6.00 per team must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls).


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players/teams may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A player/team who withdraws prior to the draw will receive a refund of their entry fee. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member change a team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. Late entries i.e. entries after the draw has taken place will be place on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid on entry to the competition and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet. Fees will be refunded if there no or insufficient withdrawals for the player/team to take part. Late entries will only be allowed to play should there be a withdrawal. The maximum number allowed to play on the day will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet.

15.1.9 Duty Member



15.1.10 Results

The winner will be the team with the lowest net score over 18 holes. The winner will be presented with the Stewart Wright Salver and receive replica trophies. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Competitions Committee but not later than three days after the day of competition.



Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Provide a copy of the draw to the Club Shop immediately following the draw. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day.

15.2.2 Duty Member



15.3.1 Club Funds


15.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for 1st

, 2nd

and 3rd

places (depending on number of entries)

15.3.3 Trophies

The winners will be awarded with the Stewart Wright Salver and replica trophies or prizes as decided by the Competitions Committee. NB If Mara Wright is present, she will present the Salver.


16 Captains Day


16.1.1 Format

18-hole competition – format to be decided by the Club & Lady Captain. Players may select their playing times and partners unless a shotgun start. Other competitions may also include:

Longest drive or straightest drive Nearest the pin in two (par 4s) Nearest the pin Chipping Competition Putting Competition

Such competitions to be decided annually by the Captains.

16.1.2 Tees


16.1.3 Date

As determined by the Competitions Committee.


Dependent on the chosen format.


Players may select their playing times and playing partners subject to availability of tee times and depending on the competition played on the day decided by the Captains unless a shotgun start.

16.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee of £5 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


This competition is open to 5 or 7-day members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate at registration. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard juniors must play with a least one adult.


Players should enter their names onto the entry sheet in the Club Shop. Players entering will be required to register prior to teeing off.

16.1.9 Duty Member


16.1.10 Results

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

To the overall winner(s) which will be presented by the Captains. Other prizes as appropriate based on the format for the day as determined by the Captains. In the event of tie, the count back system will be used.


16.1.11 Other

All players will receive a programme of the day and a voucher to receive a free drink courtesy of Overstone Park.



Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the appropriate presentation. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Display prizes on the morning of the event. Prepare cards with names, competition, date and starting tee for all players. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Organise, promote and advertise the evening social event if required. Organise fundraising event(s) if required dependant on the Club and Lady Captains’ requirements for the day

16.2.2 Duty Member


16.2.3 Club Shop

Post entry and withdrawal sheets eight weeks before the event. Collate a reserve list of late entrants and arrange for vacant positions created by withdrawals to be filled - first late entrant fills first withdrawal slot. Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee.

16.2.4 Club Captains

Organise sponsorship and prizes.


16.3.1 Club Funds

Any surplus of funds after prizes have been purchased will be paid into the Captains Charity. There is also a payment made from member’s funds by the Committee and donated to the Captain’s Charity of £500.

16.3.2 Prizes

The prizes will be awarded as follows: Overall Winner Prize Other prizes as may be appropriate as determined by the Captains. Prizes will be awarded on the day by the club Captains.

16.3.3 Trophies



17 Stuart Kennedy Team Pressureball Stableford


17.1.1 Format

Players may enter their own team of four players. It is a shotgun start, and team stableford. The pressure ball will be used by each player in turn and will double any points scored. All four scores will count towards the team score. The pressure ball will be used by the lowest handicap on the 1st hole, next lowest handicap on the next hole and so on. Repeat the order of this usage throughout the competition.

17.1.2 Tees


17.1.3 Date

Suitable weekend in September or October each year.


Full handicap allowance.


A maximum of 2 juniors can play in any one team.

Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting tees e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition.

17.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee of £20.00 per team of four persons must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet. Staff members are exempt from paying the entry fee up to a maximum of 2 tees. Any member playing for the staff will be expected to pay their entry fee in the usual manner.


To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). For the purposes of marking the scorecard, juniors must play with a least one adult. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 108 members or 27 teams.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw Wednesday for Saturday and Thursday for Sunday. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants must be paid when entering names on the reserve list and must supply a contact telephone number. Failure to supply this information will result in exclusion from the competition. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00 - 08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes


Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list.

17.1.9 Duty Member


17.1.10 Results

The winners will be the team with the highest number of Stableford points. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams only. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used.




17.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) The running and administration of the competition

(b) The rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


17.3.1 Club Funds

Any balance of the entry fee and any money raised from the raffle will be donated to Course Manager for the purchase of tree, shrubs, wild flowers etc. or items that will enhance the appearance of the course for members and visitors alike. The Course Manager will inform the Members Management Committee how the funds have been spent.

17.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for the following: 1st Team Clothing and Trophy 2nd Team Clothing

3rd Team Clothing


18 Medal Winners Salver


18.1.1 Format

18-hole Medal stroke play. This competition is only open to full 7-day members who have won a weekend monthly medal competition in Divisions 1, 2, 3 and Ladies during the past year. This competition runs from 1st September one year to 31st August the following year.

18.1.2 Tees


18.1.3 Date

Suitable weekend in October.


Full allowance.


Players will be drawn at random. Players may not choose their own tee times. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will take place on the Wednesday prior to the day of the competition.

18.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry is free of charge.


This competition is only open to full club members who have won a monthly medal competition during the past year. (September to August) This does not include midweek medals.


A nominated member of the Competitions Committee will invite Club Monthly Medal winners informing them of the date, time and rules for this event, giving adequate notice. Players invited to enter must reply one week prior to the competition. Entry after the draw will only be allowed with the agreement of the Club Captain.

18.1.9 Duty Member


18.1.10 Results

The winner will be the player with the lowest net score and will be presented with the Medal Winners Salver. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used. Results will be posted as soon as they have been ratified by a member of the Competitions Committee but not later than three days after the day of competition.



Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Carry out the draw prior to the day of the competition.


Provide a copy of the draw to the Club Shop immediately following the draw. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation. Arrange presentation of trophy on Presentation Evening.

18.2.2 Duty Member



18.3.1 Club Funds

A replica trophy will be purchased from Club Funds.

18.3.2 Trophies

The winner will be presented with the Medal Winners Salver and be awarded a replica salver. It is the responsibility of the Club Captain to purchase these replicas.

The Club Captain is responsible for purchasing the medals/trophies/gifts in preparation for the competition. The Honorary Secretary will supply a list of the winners at the end of August. The Medal Winners Salver will be presented on the day by either the Club or Ladies Captain or if unavailable a member of the Competitions Committee. Medals will also be presented to all monthly medal and midweek winners if present.

The trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening.


19 Daily Mail Foursomes


19.1.1 Format

This competition will adhere to the rules as published yearly by the Daily Mail. 18-hole Stableford competition

This competition is open to both male and female competitors but teams must be of the same gender.

19.1.2 Tees

Play will be from the White Tees (or Yellow if the White Tees have been removed) for men and Red Tees for ladies.


The number of strokes given will be ½ of the combined allowance of the players’ handicaps.


Each pair will enter a random draw for play. Any players entering singularly will be paired up on a first come first served basis. Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw.

19.1.5 Entry Fee

Entry fee of £6.00 per pair must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When entering competitions up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change his team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. The maximum number allowed to play during the event will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet.

19.1.8 Duty Member

A member of the Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

19.1.9 Results

The result will be announced on the day and the winning men’s pair and ladies pair will go forward to represent Overstone Park in the following rounds as published by the Daily Mail.



Ensure that a member of the Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any issues. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw.

19.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: -


(a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


19.3.1 Club Funds

20% of remaining entry fees will be retained for club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

19.3.2 Prizes

Mens Competition Depending on the number of entrants the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place members will each receive vouchers from Overstone Park Club Shop. The percentage for prizes will be 30%, 25%, 20%, 15% and 10%. Ladies Competition Prizes will be dependent on the number of entries and decided by the Ladies Committee.

DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES qualifier for both Men and Ladies


20 Player of the Year


20.1.1 Format

Singles Knockout Match play. Each match must start from the 1st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions.

20.1.2 Tees


20.1.3 Date

The competition will be played during September/October /November. The final will be played at least 7 days before Presentation Evening. The final pair must notify the Competitions Committee on the date they will play the final so that a referee can be appointed to referee the match. Should the players not be able to agree on a time to play the final, the start time will be 10:00 a.m. on the day.


The number of strokes to be conceded will be full difference between the players’ handicaps. Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot to be added to/taken from the shots conceded. The SSS adjustment shot is to be added/deducted after the calculation of the number of shots conceded. All strokes to be taken from the men’s card.


Players will be drawn at random. The draw will take place at the beginning of the season using the title of each competition in the draw.

20.1.6 Entry Fee

There is no entry fee for this competition.


The 16 players to qualify for this event are:

i. Club Champion ii. Ladies Champion iii. Winner of the Daro Cup iv. Winners of the Wright Trophy (2) v. Handicap Champion

vi. Captains Trophy Winner vii. Kimberley Trophy Winner

viii. Junior Champion ix. Order of Merit: - Winners of Division 1, 2, 3 and Ladies Division Winner x. Medal Winners Salver

xi. OOM Pairs (2)

If a player has qualified in more than one of the above events, the runner up of the player's second event will be included. The priority of each event is as shown above e.g. if a player wins the Daro Cup and the Handicap Championship then the runner up of the Handicap Competition will qualify for the competition. Should a player qualify from both a major event and the Order of Merit, the next player to qualify will be taken from the appropriate Order of Merit. Should a 2nd placed player already have qualified for the event the Competitions Committee will decide on the player to go forward into the competition.


Qualifiers will be invited to play in the competition by the Honorary Secretary.


20.1.9 Duty Member

A member of the Competitions Committee will be appointed as Duty Member for this event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member. A referee will be required for the final and will be either the Club Professional or Competitions Committee Chairman. If neither is available, a selected representative from the Competitions Committee will fulfil this role.

20.1.10 Results

It is the responsibility of the winner of each round to enter the result on the draw sheet prior to the closing date of each round. Results not entered by the closing date of each round will result in disqualification of both players. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1st hole.

20.1.11 Other

The closing date for each round will be Sunday. Both players have equal responsibility in organising dates. Reasonable dates must be offered by both sides for playing each round. Any player unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member of the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of both players. All matches must be completed within the time limits of each round as determined by the Competitions Committee. No extensions will be allowed.



Inform the qualifiers of the date, time and rules for this event, giving adequate notice. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw. Ensure a referee is available for the final.

20.2.2 Duty Member


20.2.3 Prizes

The winner and runner up will receive replica trophies funded out of club funds.

The trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening


21 Hangover Bowl


21.1.1 Format

This is a match play event between the Captains and Vice-Captains teams over 18 holes. The format will be similar to the Ryder Cup or as decided by the Captains.

21.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees or Yellow if the Whites have been removed, ladies from the Red Tees.

21.1.3 Date

The day following Presentation Evening.


Stroke Allowances Singles Matches Full difference Foursomes/Greensomes 3/8th difference of combined handicaps 4 Ball Better Ball 90% of the difference from the lowest handicap Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot to be added to/taken from the shots conceded. The SSS adjustment shot is to be added/deducted after the calculation of the number of shots conceded. All strokes to be taken from the Men's card.


Players will elect which team they wish to represent. The Captains and Vice-Captains may alter a player’s team to balance the number of players representing each side. The Captains and Vice-Captains will select the playing order of their respective teams and the format for each match to be played.

21.1.6 Entry Fee

There is no entry fee.


To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls).


Players to sign the entry sheet under the team they wish to represent.

21.1.9 Duty Member


21.1.10 Results

Each team will be awarded points for each match as follows: - Win = 1 point

Half = ½ point Loss = 0 points The winners will be the team with the highest number of points and will be presented with the Hangover Bowl.




Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Advertise the event 8 weeks prior to the competition. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition, collate all results and prepare them for the presentation.

21.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) The running and administration of the competition. (b) The rules of the competition. (c) Rules of Golf about the competition. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


21.3.1 Club Funds

Not applicable.

21.3.2 Prizes

Not applicable.

21.3.3 Trophies

The winning team will be presented with the Hangover Bowl.


22 Autumn Scramble


22.1.1 Format

For 18 hole Texas Scramble or Florida Variation see Appendix H for rules. The format for the competition will be decided by the Competitions Committee at the September meeting and prior to the entry sheets being put into the competitions folder. This is a seeded draw or unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, shotgun start.

22.1.2 Tees


22.1.3 Date

Suitable weekend in November each year.


See appendix H.


Seeded draw - see appendix J for draw procedure. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise of at least two men. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place, players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting times e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition.

22.1.6 Entry Fee



To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Entry will be limited to a maximum of 108 members. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls).


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first served basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list, a refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00 - 08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes


Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list.

22.1.9 Duty Member


22.1.10 Results

The winners will be the team with the lowest net score. Prizes dependant on entry numbers will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams only. The Competitions Committee will decide the theme for prizes. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used.




22.2.2 Duty Member



22.3.1 Club Funds


22.3.2 Prizes

Depending on the number of entries, prizes will be awarded for the following: Team 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes to be decided by the Committee.



23 Christmas Spirits Shotgun Stableford


23.1.1 Format

18 hole team stableford competition. This is a seeded draw or unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, best three stableford scores to count on each hole, one card per team to be marked. Nearest the pin: - One prize per hole irrespective of gender.

23.1.2 Tees


23.1.3 Date

Suitable weekend in November each year.


Full allowance.


Seeded draw - see appendix J for draw procedure. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise of at least two men. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting tees e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition.

23.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £4.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in the name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing each match up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 108 members.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw, a refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first comes first serve basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list. A refund will be given if no place becomes available. 08:00 - 08:45 Registration 09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list


23.1.9 Duty Member


23.1.10 Results

The winners will be the team with the highest stableford score. Prizes will be awarded for 1st to 5th place and for the nearest the pin competition on the par 3’s. The theme for prizes is to be alcohol. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used.




23.2.2 Duty Member



23.3.1 Club Funds


23.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the following: Teams 1st to 5th Nearest the pin one prize per hole on the par 3’s irrespective of gender.

Theme for prizes to be alcohol. N.B Due to the nature of the prizes (alcohol), Juniors in a winning team will receive a club shop voucher.

23.3.3 Trophies



24 Christmas Presents Scramble and Captains Drive In


24.1.1 Format

18 Hole Texas Scramble or Florida variation, see Appendix H for rules. This is a seeded draw or unless otherwise specified on the entry sheet, playing in teams of four, shotgun start. Outgoing Captains putt out on the 18th green followed by the incoming Captains Drive In on the 1st tee.

24.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees (or Yellow if the White Tees have been removed), ladies from the Red Tees.

24.1.3 Date

Suitable weekend in December each year.


See appendix H.


Seeded draw - see appendix J for draw procedure. The draw will take place on the date as notified by the Competitions Committee. Captains and Past Captains will play together from the first tee. A maximum of two ladies/juniors can play in any one team. Each team must comprise of at least two men. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have an official handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls). Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw. Once the draw has taken place, players will not be allowed to exchange starting tees with other competitors or to change their starting tee if there is a withdrawal. The Committee may amend players starting tees e.g. if there are two withdrawals from one starting tee. The draw will not be issued prior to the day of the competition.

24.1.6 Entry Fee



To participate players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. Players with a Non-Competitive handicap on the closing date prior to the draw of the competition will not be allowed to play. When playing, up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number. Entry will be limited to a maximum of 108 members. NB 5 and 7 day members are allowed to play in this competition.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee Late entries (i.e. entries after the draw has taken place) will be placed on a reserve list and will take the place of any withdrawals on a first come first serve basis. Entry fees of late entrants should be paid when entering the reserve list and a refund will be given if no place becomes available.


08:00 - 08:45 Registration 09:00 Captains Putt Out and Drive In

09:30 Shotgun Start 14:30 Presentation of prizes

Entrants who have not registered by 08:45 may have their places re-allocated to a person on the reserve list. Competitors who are late will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list

24.1.9 Duty Member


24.1.10 Results

The winners will be the team with the lowest net score. Prizes will be awarded for 1st to 4th teams only. The theme for prizes will be Christmas Hampers. In the event of a tie, the count back system will be used.



Advertise and display posters eight weeks before the event. Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Ensure there are sufficient personnel for registration, collection and marking of cards. Carry out the draw on the date as agreed by the Competitions Committee. Register players on arrival and hand out cards. Collect cards from players at the end of the competition. Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation.

Captains and Vice Captains Responsibilities Display prizes on the morning of the event. Arrange presentation of results and prizes on the day. Incoming Captains present their Vice Captains to the members. Captains present a club jumper to the incoming Captains. Incoming Captains present a gift to the Outgoing Captains.

24.2.2 Duty Member



24.3.1 Club Funds

There will be no retention of member’s entry fees for this competition. All entry fees will be spent on prizes.

24.3.2 Prizes

Prizes to be decided by the Captains will be awarded for the following: -

Team Prizes 1st to 4th place Christmas Presents

24.3.3 Trophies

There are no trophies for this competition


25 MENS and LADIES Order of Merit for Both Weekend and Midweek competitions


25.1.1 Format

This competition is based on a league in which competitors receive points based on their Monthly Medal results from September to the following August each year. Each player’s best six scores will count and the winner will be the competitor with the greatest number of points. In the event of a tie following the August medal the winner shall be the person with the most wins. If there is still a tie the winner will be the person with the most 2nd places and so on down to 10th place finishes. If there is still a tie the winner will be the person with the most discarded wins and so on down to discarded 10th places. Should there still be a tie, there will be a playoff over a medal round using full handicap allowance. If the score remains equal after 18 holes the winner will be decided by sudden death starting on the 1st hole and continuing until a person wins. Points will be awarded in each of the appropriate categories for each Monthly Medal as follows;

1st 10 points 2nd 9 points 3rd 8 points……and so on until 10th place 1 point

Categories for the Men’s competition are: Division 1 - handicap 0 - 12

Division 2 - handicap 13 - 20 Division 3 - handicap 21 – 28 Category for the Ladies competition: Open to all - handicap 0 - 36 Players will remain in the division that they started in throughout the competition. Monthly medals that are deemed to be non-qualifying for handicap purposes (e.g. played over less than 18 holes) will still qualify for the awarding of points towards an individual Order of Merit total.

25.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees or if unavailable the Yellow. Ladies will play from the Red Tees.

25.1.3 Date

September Monthly Medal to the following August Monthly Medal.


The stroke allowance will be full allowance. Men's and ladies handicap strokes to be taken from their own card. In the event of the competition being played over less than 18 holes, the event will be declared a non-qualifying competition and handicap allowances will be reduced pro-rata to the number of holes played i.e. 16 holes played handicap allowance 16/18th of full allowance.


As per Monthly Medal.

25.1.6 Entry Fee

Free of Charge.


As per Monthly Medal.


Automatic entry to all Monthly Medal Competitors.


25.1.9 Duty Member

Any queries regarding the Order of Merit must be directed to the Competitions Committee.



Ensure a member of the Competitions Committee is chosen as Duty Member prior to start of the competition. Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the presentation.

25.2.2 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competition Rules Book. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Availability can be by telephone. Display all results on the notice board within 1 week of each Medal. Verify the points allocated to each player after each Monthly Medal are correct. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


25.3.1 Club Funds

Entry is free of charge. Replica trophies will be purchased from medal entry funds.

25.3.2 Prizes

The winner of each category in the weekend Men’s Order of Merit will qualify for the Player of the Year. The winner of the Ladies Order of Merit will qualify for the Player of the Year.

The midweek OOM is a combined competition and will not qualify for the Player of the Year competition.

25.3.3 Trophies

The winner in each category of both the weekend and midweek competitions will win a replica trophy.


26 Captain-Pro Challenge


26.1.1 Format

18 hole Four Ball Better Ball Match Play. Each match must start from the 1st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions.

26.1.2 Tees


26.1.3 Date

As agreed by the Club Captain and Club Professional.


The number of strokes to be conceded will be 90% of the difference between the player's handicaps. Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot to be added to/taken away from the shots conceded after the calculation. All strokes to be taken from the Men's card.


Players sign up against an available date of their choice.

26.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £15.00 per team must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry may result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet.


To participate players must be full members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, each match up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Juniors will be allowed to play in this competition provided they have a handicap (28 for boys and 36 for girls).


Players to choose one of the available dates on the sheet provided. Players may not sign up for more than one date.

26.1.9 Duty Member

The Duty Member for this competition will be the Club Captain who will be familiar with the rules of this competition. He will also resolve competitors queries. The Club Captain and the Club Professional can decide how many players to invite to the Shoot Out. The winner of the Shoot Out will receive a trophy and voucher.

26.1.10 Results The Club Captain and the Club Professional can decide how many players to invite to the Shoot Out.



Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the presentation. Post entry and withdrawal sheets for this Competition by the end of January.


26.2.1 Club Funds

All entry funds to be donated to Captains Charity.


27 Captain-Pro Shoot Out


27.1.1 Format

The players will compete in a 9-hole sudden death play-off. The player with the worst net score on each hole will be eliminated. If more than 10 players commenced the competition, then more than one player may be eliminated on a hole to ensure that only two players remain for the final hole. In the event of two or more players having the same worst score, these players will compete to stay in the competition by playing one shot from on or around the green as selected by the referee. The player furthest from the hole will be eliminated. The referee may choose one of the following options for a shot around the green:

i. a putt ii. a chip

iii. a bunker shot

27.1.2 Tees


27.1.3 Date

The competition will take place in September.


Handicap will be full allowance to all players. Ladies will receive one SSS adjustment shot. All strokes to be taken from the Men's card.


Players tee off in ascending handicap order on the 1st tee only. From then on lowest score first etc.

27.1.6 Entry Fee

There will not be an entry fee for this competition.


The Club Captain and the Club Professional can decide how many participants from the Captain/Pro Challenge can be invited to take part. 5 Day Members can play in the Shoot Out but their Challenge Match can only be played midweek.


The Club Captain will notify the qualifying players.

27.1.9 Duty Member

A referee will be required for this event and will be either the Club Professional or Club Captain. If neither is available a selected representative from the Competitions Committee will fulfil this role.

27.1.10 Results

The winner of the competition will be the player who has not been eliminated after nine holes. Results will be announced immediately following completion of the competition. The winners will receive a trophy for the Shoot Out but not for the Pro Challenge.



27.2.1 Duty Member


27.2.2 Club Shop

Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee.

27.2.3 Club Captain

Invite the qualifying teams.


27.3.1 Club Funds

The funds from the Captain Pro Challenge entry fees will be donated to the Captains Charity. Replica trophy to be purchased from Club funds.

27.3.2 Trophies

The winner will be presented with the competition trophy and a replica trophy. The value of this trophy will not exceed £20.


28 Men's Scratch Knockout


28.1.1 Format

Singles Knockout Match play. Each match must start from the 1st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches or competitions.

28.1.2 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees.

28.1.3 Date

Matches in each round will be played by pre-determined dates as declared by the Competitions Committee.


There is no stroke allowance.


16 players will be seeded for this event. The seedings are based on the players’ position in the Club Scratch Championship i.e. the entrant who was highest placed in the Club Scratch Championship, will be seeded number 1, the 2nd highest seeded number 2 and so on. The draw will take place on the date nominated by the Competitions Committee. Players who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw.

28.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry free to the first 16 players from the Club Scratch Championships.


To participate players must be full members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw.

28.1.9 Duty Member

A member of the Men’s Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

28.1.10 Results

It is the responsibility of the winner of each round to enter the result on the draw sheet prior to the closing date of each round. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1st hole.

28.1.11 Other

Matches will be played by the dates set by the Competitions Committee.



Advertise and display posters six weeks before the event.


Ensure that a member of the Competitions Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw immediately after Club Championships. Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the presentation.

28.2.2 Duty Member



Display the draw sheet on the notice board as soon as is possible after the draw showing competition times for each round as shown in the club diary for the relevant year.


28.3.1 Club Funds

Replicas will be purchased from Club funds.

28.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: 1st Replica 2nd Replica

28.3.3 Trophies

The winner will be presented with the Competition Trophy and will receive a replica trophy The runner up will win a replica trophy.

The trophies for this competition will be awarded on Presentation Evening


29 Mixed Summer Greensomes Competition


29.1.1 Format

Match play mixed Greensomes.

29.1.2 Tees


29.1.3 Date

The competition will be played from April to September respectively.


The number of strokes given will be 3/8th of the difference of the combined allowance between the players’ handicaps. All strokes to be taken from the Men’s card.


Matches will be drawn at random. Any players entering singly will be paired upon a first come first served basis. Juniors may enter the competition but must be paired with an adult player.

29.1.6 Entry Fee

Entry fee £6.00 per team (1 man and 1 lady) must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Box in the envelopes provided.


To participate, players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing each match up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate or supply their CDH number Only full members of Overstone Park may play in this competition.


Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change his/her team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee. The maximum number allowed to play during the event will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet.

29.1.9 Duty Member

Both Competitions will be organised by the Ladies Committee. A member of the Ladies Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

29.1.10 Results

It is the responsibility of the winners of each match to enter the result on the draw sheet prior to the closing date for each round. Results not entered by the closing date will result in disqualification of both teams.

29.1.11 Other

Both teams have equal responsibility for organising dates. Both sides for playing each match within the time limits must offer reasonable dates.


Any team unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member for the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. All matches must be completed within the time limits as determined by the Committee. Failure to comply with any of these points may result in disqualification of one or both teams. The Duty Member on the day, acting with the authority of the Competitions Committee, reserves the right to amend the rules in extenuating circumstances such as extreme weather conditions.


29.2.1 Ladies Committee

Ensure that a member of the Ladies Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw. Ensure that a referee is available for the final if required.

29.2.2 Duty Member



29.3.1 Club Funds

20% to be retained for club funds.

29.3.2 Trophies

The winners of each competition will receive replica trophies.

The trophies will be presented at Presentation Evening.


30 Ladies Spring Trophy and Spring Bowl - Donated by Mrs Rosemary Scott


30.2 Format

18-hole stroke play competition to be randomly drawn & played in two divisions: 0 – 20 handicaps will play for the Spring Trophy. 21 – 36 handicaps will play for the Spring Bowl. There will be a maximum of three players per tee time, where possible subject to entry numbers. N.B. This competition is a qualifier for both handicaps and the ladies Order of Merit.

30.3 Tees

Ladies will play from the Red Tees.

30.4 Date

To be played on the first available weekend in April.

30.5 Stroke Allowance


30.6 Draw Procedure

The Ladies Competitions Secretary and the Lady Captain or their nominees will make the draw.

30.7 Entry Fee

Entry fee of £5.00 with effect from April 2019. Must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Box in the envelopes provided.

30.8 Entry Requirements

To participate, ladies and junior girls must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. (Max 36)

30.9 Entry Procedure

Entries will close on the Wednesday before the competition.

Poster to be displayed on the ladies notice board and in the Club Shop at least six weeks prior to the competition. Players may withdraw from the competition before the draw and will be given a full refund. A reserve may replace a person who has withdrawn only in the allotted tee time. Ladies should register at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the competition for the scorecards to be issued. Failure to do so without informing the Lady Captain may result in the lady being left out of the competition.

30.10 Results

The Ladies Competition Secretary plus a committee member or her nominee shall open and set up the computer to enter the scores, checking all cards for accuracy, signatures and handicap. Alternatively, the Ladies Competition secretary or her nominee should collect scorecards and the results collated for Spring Trophy and Spring Bowl. The Lady Captain will make the presentation to the winners during tea, which follows the competition.


Club Funds - The club will retain 10% of entry fees

30.11.1 Prizes

1st Prizes will be glassware along with vouchers of the Lady Captains choice awarded as follows: a. Spring Trophy, Winner, second and third (according to entry) b. Spring Bowl, winner, second, third ( according to entry)


31.11.2 Trophies

Trophies will be awarded at the Lady’s post-competition dinner.

31 Ladies Autumn Trophy - The Atalaya Cup Donated by Mrs Shirley Purvis


31.2 Format

18 hole Individual Stableford.

31.3 Tees

Ladies will play from the Red Tees.

31.4 Date

To be played on a weekend as near as possible to Remembrance Sunday.



31.6 Draw Procedure

This is a drawn competition and will be played in 2, 3 or 4 balls dependant on numbers. Once the draw has taken place competitors may not exchange groups. In the event of a withdrawal a reserve may be substituted. The draw will take place on the Wednesday prior to the competition by the Ladies Competitions Secretary and the Lady Captain or their nominees and will be entered onto Masterscoreboard.

31.7 Entry Fee

Entry fee of £5.00. Effective November 2018. The entry fee must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay before the draw of the competition may result in being excluded from the competition.


Players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap held at Overstone Park Golf Club (max 36). The only exception is if he/she is entering a stableford event, which then go towards their handicap becoming competition, however they are unable to win prizes.


Entry sheet/poster to be displayed on the ladies’ notice board at least six weeks prior to the competition. Entries will close on the Wednesday before the competition. Players may withdraw before the draw and will be given a full refund. A reserve may replace a person who has withdrawn only in the allotted tee time.


31.11 Other

The Ladies Competition Secretary or her representative/nominee shall open and set up the computer for the competition. Alternatively, a nominee shall collect and check all the scorecards for accuracy, signature and handicap. Advertise and display poster and entry sheets 6 weeks before the event. Ensure that the requirements checklist is complete and if a duty member is allocated they are aware of the relevant tasks, Appendix A


31.12 Results

Once the results have been collated the Ladies Competition Secretary or nominated person(s) will pass the winning cards to the Lady Captain for prize giving. The presentation will take place at the tea, which follows the competition.


Club Funds - The club will retain 10% of entry fees.

31.13.1 Prizes

The winner will be presented with the Autumn Trophy along with vouchers of the Lady Captains choice awarded As follows: 1st , 2ndand 3rd place prizes dependant on entry numbers.

31.13.2 Trophies The Atalaya Trophy will be presented to the winner at the post competition dinner. There will be no runner up or Handicap Trophy presented.

The Breakthrough Cancer Brooch is also presented to the winner of the September medal , or the medal closet to that if the September medal is cancelled

33 The Wheeler Cup - Donated by Mark Wheeler


33.2 Format 18 hole Greensomes Stableford competition. Each match must start from the 1st tee. Maximum individual handicap of 28.

33.3 Tees Play will be from the White Tees.

33.4 Date The competition will be played annually during September each year or on any other date set by the Men’s Committee.

33.4 Stroke Allowance The number of strokes given will be 3/8 of the combined allowance of the player’s handicaps.

33.5 Draw Procedure Each pair will enter a random draw. Any players entering singularly will be paired up on a first come first served basis.

33.6 Entry Fee Entry fee of £2.50 (£5.00 per pair) must be paid on entry and placed in the Competitions Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided. Failure to pay on entry will result in your name/names being removed from the draw sheet.

33.7 Entry Requirements To participate entrants must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When entering competitions up to date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Male juniors with a handicap of 28 or less are eligible to enter.

33.8 Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change his team member after the draw. The new team member must immediately pay the entry fee.


The maximum number allowed to play during the event will be that as at the time of the draw on the entry sheet. Late entries will only be allowed to play should there be a withdrawal.

33.9 Duty Member A member of the Men’s Committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

33.10 Results The results will be announced on the day by a member of the Men’s Committee – usually the Vice Captain.


33.12 Men’s Committee Ensure that a member of the Men’s Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any issues. Availability can be by telephone. Carry out the draw.

33.13 Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitors queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition

Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L in the Competition Manual for Duty Member’s actions. Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event. Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee. Post entry and withdrawal sheets 6 weeks before the event.


33.15 Club Funds 10% of the entry fees will be donated to Club Funds to cover the annual cost of engraving the Trophy. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

33.16 Prizes Prizes will depend on the number of entries as follows: -

1 – 5 1st (100%) 6-15 1st (66% or 2/3 of the fund)

2nd (33% or 1/3 of the fund) 15+ 1st (50%) 2nd (30%) 3rd (20%)

The above prizes will be in the form of vouchers from Overstone Park Club Shop. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee, prize vouchers will be available from the Club Shop.

33.17 Trophy The overall winners will be presented with the Wheeler Cup.


34 Christmas Mixed Competition


34.2 Format

18-hole competition – format to be decided by the Ladies Committee.

34.3 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees, (or Yellow Tees if White are not available). Ladies from the Red Tees.

34.4 Date

As determined by the Ladies Committee.


Dependant of the chosen format.

34.6 Draw Procedure

The Ladies Competitions Secretary and the Lady Captain or their nominee will make the draw on the Wednesday or Thursday prior to the competition. Each pair will enter a random draw.

34.7 Entry Fee

Entry fee £4.00 per pair to be paid to the Ladies Treasurer via the club shop.


To participate in this competition, players must be 7 day members of Overstone Park Golf Club and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap.


Entries will close on the Wednesday prior to the competition. A player/team may, with the agreement of the Duty Member, change his/her team member after the draw.

34.10 Duty Member

A member of the Ladies committee will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

34.11 Results & Prizes

Results will be announced on the day. Dependent on entry numbers, 1st, 2nd and 3rd places shall be awarded prizes

34.12 Responsibilities The Ladies Committee will:

Advertise and display the poster and entry sheets 5 weeks before the event.

Ensure that a Duty Member is allocated and aware of relevant tasks.

Ensure competition requirement check list is followed and completed.

Carry out registration and draw.

Collect cards from players at the end of the competition

Collate all results and prepare them for the presentation which follows the competition.

Ensure an appropriate person is available to make the presentation.

34.13 Dispersal of Entry Funds The Ladies Committee will use all the entry funds to buy prizes.


35. Overstone Park Seniors Eclectic 35.1. Objective of the Competition The objective is to achieve the best gross score on each of the 18 holes at Overstone Park during the time scale of the Eclectic competition. 35.2. Number of Competitions Two competitions will be run each season. For a competition to be considered to have been completed a minimum of 6 playing days must be available to competitors. The Autumn eclectic will run from the 1st Wednesday in November to the 2nd Wednesday in January of the following year. The Winter eclectic will run from the 3rd Wednesday in January to the 4th Wednesday in March. 35.3. Calculation of the Eclectic Net Score For each player rounded to 2 decimal places - (Gross sum of the 18 holes) minus ½ of the players CONGU handicap at the close of the competition. 35.4. Eligible Cards Only cards played from the Wednesday random draw are eligible and then only if all 18 holes of the Overstone course are playable. Each card must be countersigned by an eligible marker playing on that day. If it is not possible to achieve 6 qualifying cards within the duration of the competition but 9-holes competitions have been played, then these cards will count as valid. 35.5. Entry Fee £2.50 per competition to be paid to the Senior Section Competitions Treasurer before the start of each competition. 35.6. Allocation of Vouchers Entry fee to be split between the two divisions based upon the number of players in each Division: First - 50% Second - 30% Third-20% 35.7. Allocation of Divisions The formation of each Division will be decided after two Wednesdays have been played in each competition. Each competitor’s playing handicap will be listed at the start of each competition. This list will be sorted by CONGU handicap and the players split into two divisions. Where there is more than one player of the same handicap at the split, then exact handicaps will be used. If 2 players have exactly the same handicaps then the player that has had a lower handicap more recently will be placed in the higher division Once allocated to a division for that competition, a player will remain in that division despite changes to handicap as a result of participating in other Club Handicap competitions. 35.8. Publication of Results

These will be posted on the Seniors Notice board in the Mens Golf Changing room and a copy posted on the Senior’s web

site http://overstone.webplus.net/opgcseniors under the “Competitions” page.


36 Seniors Monthly Medal (drawn) 36.1 Competition Rules 39.1.1 Format

18 hole individual stroke play.

36.1.2 Tees

Play will be from the White Tees whenever available and otherwise from yellow tees. When temporary tees are in use, or the course is reduced due to adverse weather, the Seniors Committee will decide in advance whether the competition should be played or re-scheduled. (see 31.1.3 below)

36.1.3 Date

Medals will be programmed for the first Wednesday of each month from November to September but may occasionally be programmed on alternative Wednesday where other events conflict. If 2 or more Competitions are lost due to weather the event will, where practicable, be re-scheduled later in the year on the last Wednesday of any month and will replace the Seniors Yellow Tee Stableford Competition. Senior members will be given at least 6 weeks notice of any re-arranged dates. The decision of the Seniors Committee is final regarding the dates for re-arranged Competitions.

36.1.4 Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be full handicap.

36.1.5 Entry and Draw Procedure

To enter members must write their name clearly on the entry sheet which will be placed on the Seniors noticeboard well in advance of the event Players will be drawn at random. Players may not choose their own tee times or playing partners. Once the draw has taken place players may not exchange tee times with other competitors or change their tee time if there is a withdrawal, without the prior agreement of the competition organiser. The duty member may amend players tee times to facilitate the smooth running of the event. The draw will take place and be published at least 5 days before the play date. Once the draw has taken place members who have not entered but wish to take part, must add their names to the draw sheet in the Club Shop as reserves, at which time they must pay the entry fee and await notification by the Duty Member if a tee time has become available. Refunds will be given if the reserve player does not get a tee time. All groups will normally be 3 balls but, in Winter months when there are limited tee times the Competition may be played in 4-balls to facilitate the event at the discretion of the organiser. For the last event of the season players will play in the order in which they sit in the OOM table.

Entrants who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw and placed on the reserve list 36.1.6 Entry Fee

The fee of £3.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Seniors box in the envelopes provided. Any member who does not pay or show on the day will be disqualified for a month and 1 day (i.e. the next Medal) as per the club rules.


To participate in the Seniors Medal Competitions players must be members of Overstone Park Golf Club, paid up members of the Seniors group and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. Players with a non-competition handicap cannot enter any monthly medal. Member whose handicap is held at another club may be required to prove his handicap to the Competition organiser or Duty Member.

36.1.8 Withdrawal Procedure Players may withdraw from the competition at any time prior to the draw by notifying the Competition Organiser or removing their name from the entry sheet; entry fees will be refunded. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be refunded


36.1.9 Duty Member

The Competition Organiser (or his deputy) will act as Duty Member for this Competition and will be responsible for realigning the draw the day before the play date (and in exceptional circumstance after play has commenced on the day) to facilitate the smooth running of the Competition. The Duty member or his deputy will be on duty during the event to address issues and deal with queries

36.1.10 Inclement Weather during play Once play has commenced all competitors are expected to complete their round. Players may make their own personal choice to finish their round early in inclement weather but the scores of other competitors will remain valid unless the competition is abandoned. If the course is declared unplayable by the Green-staff or closed due to lightening or other reasons the Organiser and/or Duty Member will consider whether the course may become playable within a ‘reasonable time’ in accordance with R&A Rule 6-8. If it is considered that the course will remain unplayable, play will be abandoned in accordance with Rule 33-2d(1) In the absence of appropriate Green-staff the Organiser and/or Duty Member may cancel the Competition when again Rule 33-2d(1) will apply.

36.1.11Results Scores for the day are calculated from a starting position of 20 points for each player. The Competition Standard Scratch Score is then added, and the players net score deducted, leaving a point total for the event. eg; 20 plus 72 (CSS) minus 74 (players net score) = 18 points The winner of each category will be the player with the lowest net score. The overall winner each month will win the Monthly Medal Award. The best SIX medal scores for the season will be aggregated to decide the OOM Trophy winner and those in prize winning positions In the event of a tie at the conclusion of the OOM, the winners trophy winner will be decided on countback. i.e. Best 5 cards - Best 4 cards – Best 3 cards until a winner is determined. Prizes will be awarded for a 2's club each month. Results will be posted as soon as they have been authorised by a member of the Seniors Committee, but no later than three days after the day of the competition. In the event of a tie for the monthly medal the standard count back system will be used.

36.2 Responsibilities 36.2.1 Seniors Committee

Ensure that a member of the seniors committee is available as Duty Member (normally the Competition Organiser) to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone.

36.2.2 Competition Organiser

Post the entry sheet on the Seniors notice board in a timely manner giving adequate opportunity for members to enter the Competition Conduct and publish the draw at least 5 days in advance of the ‘play date’ and promptly return unused tee times to the Pro-Shop. Provide a copy of the draw to the Club Shop and post same on Seniors noticeboard as soon as practicable following the draw and to provide electronic copy to Seniors Administrator. To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per this document and to deal with any issues or queried relating to (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf in connection with the competition To arrange the opening of the computer for the competition to allow players to enter their scores. To remove the posted scorecards from the box, check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that cards are signed and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Provide copies of the results and updated OOM table as required to include for the Seniors Treasurer, the Seniors Administrator and post same to the Seniors Noticeboard

36.2.3 Seniors Administrator

Post the results to the Seniors Website


36.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds 36.3.1 Club Funds

50p of each entry fee will be used for the 2's club prizes, and will be shared out equally to all entrants gaining a 2 on their scorecard. Note a Hole-in-One receives a double share. If there are no 2's scored, the money set aside for the 2's club will remain in the fund and be dispersed as detailed below. 20% of all remaining funds +£10 will be retained in Seniors Club funds for the purchase of medals, trophies and engraving. The balance of entry fees will be the allocated for prizes.

36.3.2 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: i. Division 1 handicap 0 – 18.4

i. Division 2 handicap 18.5 and above

Vouchers will be awarded as follows i. 2 - 6 players in a category 1st prize only - Voucher ii. 7 -15 players in a category 1st & 2nd prizes - Vouchers for 66% and 34% respectively iii. 16 – 25 players in a category 1st to 3rd prizes - Vouchers for 50%, 30%, 20% iv. 26+ players 1st to 4th -Vouchers for 33%, 27%, 22%, 18%

As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the senior’s committee prize vouchers will be available from

the pro shop.

36.3.3 Trophies Individual Monthly Medals and the OOM Trophy will be awarded at the Seniors Annual Meeting. The trophy will be

re-presented to the winner at the Clubs Annual Presentations Gala.


37 Seniors Pairs Knockout Competition 37.1. Competition Rules 37.1.1 Format The Competition will be played as a Four Ball Better Ball Pairs Match Play. Each match must start from the 1st tee of the day. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches.

37.1.2 Tees The Competition will be played from the yellow tees.

37.1.3 Dates The draw for the Pairs competition will be made in October. Matches will commence from November 1st and will conclude by June 30th the following year, barring exceptional circumstances. The dates for completion of each round will be published on the draw sheet. A period of eight weeks (two months) should be allowed for each round to be played. The final is played by the specified date as decided by the Seniors Committee/Duty Member.

37.1.4 Stroke Allowance 9/10 of the difference against the lowest handicap player. .

37.1.5 Draw Procedure Entrants will be split into two handicap ranges and pairs will be randomly drawn, one from each range. Matches will be drawn at random. Where necessary some pairs will play a preliminary round to ensure that the competition can be played through to the final without any need for byes in the latter rounds. The draw will take place on the date advised on the entry sheet and be posted on the noticeboard by the last week of October.

37.1.7 Entry Fee The fee of £3.00 per player should be paid on entry and must be paid before the player plays any matches.

37.1.8 Entry Requirements To play in this competition you must have a current competition handicap, which must remain current throughout the duration of the competition; any entrant who allows his handicap to lapse will be excluded for the remainder of the competition.

37.1.9 Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw and a full refund will be given. Any player withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund. No new entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place. Individual players may only be substituted after the draw has taken place for good reason and with the prior agreement of the Duty Member/Vice-Captain, if: (a) The team had not played its first match (b) The new team member has not already played in the competition (c) The new member must be from the same handicap range as the player he is replacing (d) The new player must immediately pay the entry fee.

37.1.10 Duty Member The organizer and duty member for this competition is normally the incoming Vice-Captain; all queries should be addressed through him.

37.1.11 Results It is the responsibility of the winners of each round to do the following: - Enter the result on the draw sheet on the senior’s notice board immediately after the match is completed. If a match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1st hole and playing all holes in the normal order Handicaps given at the start of the match will remain for the sudden death play-off.

37.1.12 Other


Both teams have equal responsibility in organizing dates within the required time frame of each round. If agreement cannot be made the Duty Member must provide a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to reach agreement will result in disqualification of both teams. A single player may represent a team for all or part of a match. Their partner may join the match at the start of any hole but, if the players have teed off and left the teeing area he must wait until the next hole. Extensions to the time frame for any round will only be sanctioned if the match has been previously arranged. Please note, due to the extended time allowed for each round (now two months) extensions will only be permitted in the most exceptional of circumstances. The decision of the organizer will be final.

37.2 Responsibilities 37.2.1 Seniors Committee To provide an entry sheet and draw date on the seniors notice board by mid - September and advise members via a general distribution email. To ensure that the draw is carried out on the due date and posted on the seniors notice board by the last week in October.

37.2.2 Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competition Manual. To resolve members or competitor’s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition; please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.

37.3 Dispersal of Entry Funds 37.3.1 Club Funds The cost of engraving the Pairs Trophy will be taken from the entry fees. All remaining funds will be paid as prizes.

37.3.2 Prizes When there are 32 entrants (16+ pairs) or more, prizes will be awarded as follows: - Winners; voucher for 50% of available funds per pair Runners Up - voucher for 30% of available funds per pair Semi-finalists Voucher for 20% of available funds per pair When there are less than 32 entrants (under 16 pairs) prizes will not be awarded to the losing semi-finalist and prize will be awarded as follows; Winners; voucher for 65% of available funds per pair Runners Up - voucher for 35% of available funds per pair.

37.3.3 Trophies The Pairs Winners Trophy will be presented at the Seniors Annual Meeting.

38 Seniors Singles Knockout Competition


38.1.1 Format Singles Match Play. Each match must start from the 1st tee. Matches cannot be played alongside other matches.

38.1.2 Tees Competitors will play from the White Tees.


38.1.3 Date Matches will commence in April and conclude in September. The final is played by the specified date as decided by the Senior’s Committee prior to the commencement of the competition.

38.1.4 Stroke Allowance The number of strokes to be conceded will be full handicap difference between the player's handicaps.

38.1.5 Draw Procedure Matches will be drawn at random. The draw will take place before 1st April. Players who have not paid the entry fee will be excluded from the draw.

38.1.6 Entry Fee Entry fee £3.00 must be paid on entry and placed in the Seniors Entry Fee Box in the envelopes provided.

38.1.7 Entry Requirements To play in this competition you must have a competition handicap as a member of the Senior’s Section. Players who hold their handicap at an away club will be ineligible to enter this competition.

38.1.8 Entry Procedure Entries will close immediately prior to the draw. Players may withdraw at any time prior to the draw. A full refund will be given. Players withdrawing from the competition after the draw has taken place will not be entitled to a refund of their entry fee. No entries will be allowed once the draw has taken place.

38.1.9 Duty Member A member of the Senior’s Committee will be appointed to oversee the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

38.1.10 Results It is the responsibility of the winner of each round to enter the result on the draw sheet on the Senior’s notice board. Failure to do this will result in disqualification from the competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winner, runner up and both semi-finalists. If the match is tied after 18 holes the competitors will play a sudden death play-off commencing from the 1st hole. The strokes given at the start of the match will be the same for the sudden death play-off.

38.1.11 Other The closing date for each round will be as agreed by the Senior’s Committee. Where possible a period of five weeks should be allowed for the first round to be played, four weeks for the next two rounds, and three weeks for each round thereafter. The dates for completion of each round will be published on the Senior’s notice board. Each player has equal responsibility in organising dates. Reasonable dates must be offered by both players for playing each round within the time limits. Any player unable to play or offer reasonable dates must concede the match. If no agreement can be made, then the Duty Member of the competition must be contacted for a ruling prior to the closing date of the round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of both players. All matches must be completed within the time limits of each round as determined by the Committee. No extension will be allowed.


38.2.1 Senior’s Committee Advertise and display posters by the end of February. Ensure that a member of the Senior’s Committee is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone.


Carry out the draw by the 1st April.

38.2.2 Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor’s queries regarding: - (a) the running and administration of the competition (b) the rules of the competition (c) Rules of Golf about the competition Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.


38.3.1 Club Funds All funds will go towards prizes.

38.3.2 Prizes Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: Winner - voucher for 50% of available funds

Runner Up - voucher for 30% of available funds Semi-finalists - voucher for 10% of available funds The vouchers are for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only and will be issued at the Seniors Annual Meeting in October.

38.3.3 Trophies The Seniors Singles Winners Trophy will be presented at the Seniors Annual Meeting in October.


39 Social Cup


39.2 Format

18 hole individual stableford. This will be a qualifying competition.

39.3 Tees

Men will play from the White Tees or Yellow Tees if white unavailable. Players must start from the 1st tee.

39.4 Date

To be played at the end of the season in late September or October.


The stroke allowance will be full allowance.

39.6 Draw Procedure

Players will be drawn randomly by the Duty Member or the Social Team Captain.

39.7 Entry Fee

Entry fee £3.00 must be paid on the day in the competitions box and prior to teeing off.


To participate members must have represented Overstone Park Social Team and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap. When playing, up-to-date handicaps must be stated. Any member whose handicap is held at a club other than Overstone Park Golf Club will be required to produce either a handicap certificate or a CDH (Central Database Handicap) Card showing their number.


Entry is by invitation only.

39.10 Duty Member

The Social Team Captain or his representative will be on duty during the event. All queries should be addressed to the Duty Member.

39.11 Results

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st , 2nd and 3rd highest scores.


39.13 Social Team Captain

Ensure the Team Captain or his representative is available as Duty Member to resolve any queries. Availability can be by telephone.

39.14 Duty Member

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor’s queries regarding:

d. the running and administration of the competition. e. the rules of the competition. f. Rules of Golf about the competition.


To set up and open the computer for the competition on the day to allow competitors to enter their own scores into the computer. To remove the posted scorecards from the box and check the draw numbers on the scorecards against the draw sheet to ensure all competitors have returned their cards. Check that the cards have been signed, and handicaps have been added prior to closing the competition. Print three copies of the results, one copy for the Treasurer and two copies for the shop. Please refer to pro forma in Appendix L for Duty Members Actions.

39.15 Social Team Committee

Collect all entry fees and record on the entry sheet. Display all results on the notice board within three days of the event. Pass all records of income, outgoings and entry fees to the Treasurer.

Assist in any other matters as required by the Committee.


39.17 Club Funds

10% of entry fees will be retained for club funds. The balance of entry fees will be the available funds for prizes.

39.18 Prizes Prizes will be vouchers awarded as follows: -

1st Prize 45%of the remaining fund 2nd Prize 35% of the remaining fund 3rd prize 20% of the remaining fund

The vouchers are for use within Overstone Park Golf Club Shop only. As soon as the competition result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee prize vouchers will be available from the Club Shop.

39.19 Trophies

The winner will be presented with the Social Cup on the day and retain it for a year.


40 Order of Merit Pairs Competition – Presented by Pete Softley & Stephen Moore


40.2 Format The Competition is based on a league in which competitors receive points based on their final position in each of the qualifying competitions. The qualifying competitions will each be run as individual events combining Foursomes Stableford and Four-Ball Better-ball Stableford formats. They will be governed by the rules of that individual competition. Each Pair’s best 6 scores will count towards the final Order of Merit. The winners of the OOM Pairs Competition will be the pair with the greatest number of points at the end of the competition. In the event of a tie at the end of the competition, the players with the most wins (20 points) will be deemed the winners. If this does not resolve the winners, players points will be added together in descending order until a winner becomes apparent. Points will be awarded in each of the qualifying competitions as follows:

1st 20 points

2nd 19 points

3rd 18 points and so on until 1 point for 20th place.

40.3 Tees

Men will play from the competition tees of the day and Ladies from the red tees. The first tee times will be 9am in winter and 8am in summer.

40.4 Date The competition will be made up of up to 8 qualifying rounds starting with the December Foursomes and finishing with the Four-Ball Better Ball in October. The qualifying events will be designated OOM Pairs in the calendar.

Round Competition Stroke Indices Used Format Date

1 Foursomes Yellow/Red Stableford December

2 Four-ball Better Ball Yellow/Red Stableford January

3 Foursomes Yellow/Red Stableford February

4 Four-ball Better Ball White/Red Stableford April

5 Foursomes White/Red Stableford May

6 Four-ball Better Ball White/Red Stableford July

7 Foursomes White/Red Stableford September

8 Four-ball Better Ball White/Red Stableford October

40.5 Stroke Allowance The stroke allowance will be applied per the format of the qualifying event.

40.6 Eligibility The competition is open to all 7 day Members. Only the same pairings can score points under their named pairing. Partners can change but become a new pairing for scoring points.

40.7 Entry Fee & Procedure The entry fee for this competition will be £5.00 per pair per round. All Pairs entering the qualifying competitions will automatically be entered into the OOM Pairs Competition.

40.8 Duty Member Any queries regarding the OOM Pairs must be directed to the Competitions Committee.



Competitions Committee Ensure a member of the Competitions Committee is chosen as Duty Member prior to the start of the competition. Select and ensure awards are ordered in time for the presentation on the Presentation Evening.

40.10 Duty Member To be familiar with the rules of the competition as per the Competitions Manual. To resolve members or competitor’s queries regarding: The running and administration of the competition The rules of the competition Rules of Golf about the competition. Availability can be by telephone. Display all the results on the notice board within 1 week of each qualifying event including the updated OOM table. Verify the points allocated to each player after each qualifying event are correct.

40.11 Dispersal of Entry Funds The club will retain 20% from each round of the competition for the final Order of Merit Prizes. Replica Trophies will be purchased from qualifying event entry fees.

40.12 Prizes The winners and runners up of the OOM Pairs Competition will receive prize vouchers from Overstone Park Golf Shop. The amount will be a percentage of the total entry fees received during each event as per the table below. The prize vouchers will be available from the Club Shop once the result has been ratified by the Competitions Committee.

I. 2 - 6 pairs 1st prize only

II. 7 - 15 pairs 1st and 2nd prizes III. 16 - 25 pairs 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes IV. 26 - 35 pairs 1st to 4th V. 36 - 50 pairs 1st to 5th

VI. 51 or more pairs 1st to 6th The overall winners of the Order of Merit, 2nd, 3rd places and subsequent placing’s if appropriate will depend on the number of players playing in the 8 qualifying rounds throughout the year and the amount left in the fund after replica trophies and costs have been taken.

40.13 Trophy The overall winners will be presented with the Trophy at the Presentation Evening.


Appendix A

Competition Entry Criteria for all Competitions To play in all Overstone Park Golf competitions you must be in possession of an official competition © golf handicap.

Entry Requirements for Major Competitions

The 5 Major Competitions to which this appendix applies are as follows: -

Club Scratch Championship Club Handicap Championships Wright Trophy Daro Cup Captains Trophy

Qualifying dates for competitions are as follows: -

Club Scratch and Handicap Championships - From the day after the final in one year to the Sunday immediately prior to the draw the following year – 4 qualifying Overstone cards

Wright & Daro Trophies – From the day after the previous draw in one year to the 28th or 29th February the following year – 3 qualifying Overstone cards

Captains Trophy - From the day after the previous draw in one year to 1 week prior to the draw in the current year – 3 qualifying Overstone cards

Members are only eligible to play in the above competitions if they meet the following criteria: -

They have played in individual qualifying competitions at OPGC in the previous qualifying period prior to the draw date of the actual tournament. Qualifying competitions are any medal or stableford competition run by the club. A supplementary card is not a qualifying card for the above competitions. New members within the 12-month qualifying period, who have never held a CONGU handicap from their previous club, must also have played in four handicap qualifying events irrespective of their date of joining. New members within the 12-month period, who have brought their handicap forward from their previous club, must submit their full playing record to the Handicap Secretary before the draw date of the actual tournament, proving they have played in six handicap qualifying events in the previous 12 months. If this is the case, then they will be allowed to enter any 'major' competition. A combination of competitions from both the previous golf club and OPGC will be acceptable if the total of competitions played is at least six. To participate in the 5 major Competitions above players must be full 7 Day members of Overstone Park Golf Club, (as winners go through to other outside competitions) and be in possession of a recognised competition handicap which must be held at Overstone Park.

Entry Criteria for Junior Members Juniors will be eligible to play in various club competitions depending on their ability as indicated below: Boys Handicap 29 and above - Junior Competitions only. Players with a competition handicap greater than 29 can play in competitions at the discretion of the competitions committee. Handicap 28 and below All Club Competitions and all Club Matches

Girls Handicap 37 and above - Junior Competitions only. Players with a competition handicap greater than 36 can play in competitions at the discretion of the committee. Handicap 36 and below All Club Competitions and all Club Matches


Appendix B

Count Back Procedure In the event of a tie for any of the placing’s in stroke play competitions, the count back system will be used to ascertain the player’s positions.

18 Hole Competition

The players will be placed in order of the best back 9 holes. Should the players concerned have the same score on the back 9 holes then it will be decided on the back 6, 3, 2 and 1 hole respectively until the player’s scores differ. Should this fail to sort the players then the front nine holes will be used as above until the placing’s are determined. For all competitions, holes 10-18 will be used for count back, regardless of the starting hole.

36 Hole Competition

The winner will be decided by a play-off over holes 16 – 18 inclusive. If any of the players in the play-off return the same net score after the three holes, then they will play sudden death on the 18th until a winner is decided.

The same rule will apply to the scratch players, but obviously, the gross score will apply.

NOTE: In competitions where the player’s handicap is used to calculate scores, then the appropriate strokes will be awarded to each player


Appendix C

Handicap Administration Policy The handicap policy at Overstone Park Golf Club is a true and fair one. Members can help to maintain this by returning qualifying scorecards in accordance with the rules.

Hanciap Procedure To enter competitions, a player must have a recognised competition handicap. To achieve this the player must return 3 cards marked and signed by a player with a recognised competition handicap. The player shall play from the yellow tees (red tees for Ladies) and on returning the third card, will be awarded a handicap in accordance with his/her current ability. All three cards should be marked “New Handicap Card” and posted in the box in the bar near to the computer. No player will be permitted to enter any competition without a bona-fide handicap.

Qualifying Event All White Tee Medal Events All White Tee Stableford Events All Yellow Tee Stablefords All Midweek Medals For any event to be a qualifying competition it must have been organised by Overstone Park Golf Club Competitions Committee. The Competition Committee may declare certain events non-qualifiers even though falling into the above criteria.

External Events Qualifying events only - All scores must be reported, including Nil Returns to the Handicap Secretary together with the Competition Standard Scratch Score of the day and signed by a Club Official.

Handicap Allowances All qualifying events - as specified by the relevant competition or as instructed by CONGU. Match Play Singles Full difference between handicaps of the 2 players

Match Play Foursomes Half the full difference between the aggregate handicap of either side

Match Play Better Ball Lowest handicapper to concede strokes to the other 3 players based on 90% of the difference between full handicaps

Stroke Play Singles Full handicap

Stroke Play Foursomes Half of the aggregate handicap of the partners

Stroke Play Better Ball Each partner receives 9% of full handicap

Stableford Singles Full handicap

Stableford Foursomes Half of aggregate handicap of the partners

Stableford Better Ball Each partner receives 90% if full handicap

Greensomes Stroke Play Lower handicap x 0.6 plus higher handicap x 0.4

Greensomes Match Play Full Difference between Greensomes handicaps

Handicap Adjustments – Qualifying Events When players fail to play to their handicap and their net score is above the appropriate buffer zone as indicated below, the players handicap will be increased by 0.1 stroke. When players play below the competition standard scratch score their handicap will be reduced by the appropriate number of strokes as indicated below. Category Handicap group Buffer zone Per shot under CSS 4 21 - 28 4 shots above CSS 0.4 3 13 - 20 3 " " " 0.3 2 6 - 12 2 " " " 0.2 1 5 - 0 1 " " " 0.1


Annual Review When deciding whether to effect a general play adjustment the following shall be considered:

The frequency of qualifying scores to and below the playing handicap.

(Category 2 players cannot move into category 1 on general play.)

A player’s handicap is his/her sole responsibility.

All queries concerning handicaps must be referred only to the Handicap Secretary.

The committee reserve the right to alter the above guidelines at their discretion and without notice.


Appendix D

Qualifying Competitions The following competitions are qualifying competitions for handicapping purposes:

All Medal Events All White Tee Stablefords All Yellow Tee Stablefords Scratch Club Championship Handicap Club Championship

Handicaps will be adjusted in accordance with the CONGU Handicapping Scheme.

Abandoned Qualifying Competitions If a qualifying competition is abandoned, the Competition Scratch Score shall be the Standard Scratch Score, and players returning Net differentials below zero will have their handicaps reduced in line with the Standard Scratch and Handicapping Scheme effective 1st January 2001. A net differential of zero or above in these circumstances will not result in a handicap increase.


Appendix E

Format of Play

Medal

A stoke play game over a specified number of holes (usually 18). Each player must hole out at every hole. The total number of shots over the round is added together to give a gross score. The net score is derived by taking the players playing handicap from the gross score.

Stableford

A stroke play event where points are awarded on against the players net score on each hole, the point being awarded as follows:

Net score more than one over par for the hole - 0 points Net score one over par for the hole - 1 point

Net score equal to par for the hole - 2 points Net score one below for the hole - 3 points Net score two below par for the hole - 4 points And so on

When a player is unable to score any points on a particular hole, they may pick up their ball without penalty and proceed to the next hole. The golf club encourages this practice in these types of event to assist in the overall speed of play.

Match Play - Singles

Two players compete against each other over a stipulated number of holes (normally 18). The player who holes their ball in the fewest strokes wins the hole. In a handicap match the lower net score wins the hole. The reckoning of holes is kept by the terms: so many "holes up", "holes down" or all square. The player who wins the greatest number of holes will be the winner or, if a player is more holes up than there is left to play that player is the winner. In a handicap match play competition, the shots received by the higher handicap player is the difference between the higher handicap player and the lower player multiplied by the allowance for the competition, with part shot of 0.5 and above being rounded up, and part shots below 0.5 being rounded down. E.G. handicap of 24 playing handicap of 8 with full allowance = 24 - 8 =16 x 1 = 16 shots received. E.G. handicap of 19 playing handicap of 8 with ¾ allowance = 19 - 8 =11 x ¾ = 8.25 = 8 shots received.

Match Play - Four Ball Better Ball

As above but two players compete as a team against another two players. All players play each hole using their own ball. A hole is won when one team member has fewer net strokes than any of the two players competing against his team. In a handicap match play competition, the shots received by each of the higher handicap player is the difference between each higher handicap player and the lower player multiplied by the allowance for the competition, with part shot of 0.5 and above being rounded up, and part shots below 0.5 being rounded down.

Foursomes

A game where two players use one ball and play alternate shots. They must also take alternate drives, one team player teeing off from the odd numbered holes, and the other partner teeing off from the even numbered holes. This format can be used for match play and stroke play events.

Greensomes

A game where two players play as a team. On each hole, they both drive. They then select the best drive and continue play with this ball only. They will play alternate shots from here on in until the hole is completed. The player whose ball was picked up must play the second shot. This format can be used for match play and stroke play events.


Texas Scramble - (see also appendix H)

Normally a team of three or four players play together. Each player will drive. The team will select the best drive. All players will then play a second shot from the position of the best drive. The best second shot will be selected and all players will play a third shot from that position. This process continues until the ball is holed out. Once a ball is holed out the score with that ball counts for the score for that hole. Each player must take a minimum of four drives.

Eclectic

A player submits a card with a gross score for each hole. In subsequent rounds where a player improves their gross score on an individual hole then the better score will count as their eclectic score for that hole. The Competitions Committee will stipulate the maximum number of cards a player can submit.


Appendix F

Completing your scorecard

Individual cards The competition name or reason for the card submission must be shown e.g.1st card for handicap, Supplementary Card

Important Points to Remember

Always ensure that the marker and player have signed the card, and entered the scores correctly.

Please fill out all the boxes i.e. entry number, handicap and tees used.

Remember it is your scorecard and failure to complete it correctly may result in disqualification.


Appendix G

Local Rules

1. Out of Bounds (Rule 27-1 applies) a. Beyond any line of white posts Beyond any boundary hedging or fencing b. Adjacent to the 2nd hole - the road and car parking areas and beyond

2. Hazards (Rule 26 applies) a. Yellow posts – water hazard b. Red posts – lateral water hazard

3. Ground Under Repair (Rule 25-1 applies) a. Areas circled by white lines or marked with appropriate GUR signs. b. If a ball lies within the area or the area interferes with stance or intended line of swing, play is prohibited -

the ball must be: - c. Lifted and dropped without penalty in accordance with rule 25.1 b.

4. Landscaped Areas/ New Plantations (Rule 25-1 applies) Green Posts If a ball lies within a green-staked area or the area interferes with stance or intended line of swing, play is prohibited - the ball must be lifted and dropped without penalty in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 25-1b.

5. Preservation of Young Trees (Rule 25-1 applies) a. If a tree which is staked or has protective piping or stands within a tree circle interferes with stance or

intended line of swing, play is prohibited - the ball must be lifted and dropped without penalty in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 25-1b. Relief must also be taken if the tree circle itself interferes with stance or intended line of swing

6. Environmentally Sensitive Areas a. The areas defined by red posts with a green band to the left of the 12th, 13th holes have been defined as an

Environmentally Sensitive Area. Entry to or the playing of a ball, which lies within these areas, is prohibited. Players must take a compulsory penalty drop in accordance with the procedure prescribed in rule 26-1. If the ball lies outside of the area but the area interferes with stance or intended line of swing the player must take relief without penalty within 1 club length of the nearest point on the course not nearer the hole that avoids the interference.

7. Obstructions (Rule 24 applies) a. Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. b. Paths and all course furniture - waste bins, distance markers, sand boxes, etc. - are obstructions. c. Temporary holes on the putting greens are immovable obstructions. d. Penalty for breach of local rules:

match play – loss of hole Stroke play – 2 strokes to be added to score.

e. Measuring Devices are permitted providing that only distance can be recorded. You are not allowed to measure wind speed, temperature nor gradient.

8. Provisional ball on 17th Hole a. If there is doubt whether a ball is in or is lost in the water hazard on the 17th hole, the player may play

another ball provisionally under any of the applicable options in Rule 26.1. b. If the player finds his original ball outside the water hazard, the player must continue with it. c. If the original ball is found in the water hazard, the player may either play the original ball as it lies or

continue with the ball played provisionally under Rule 26.1. d. If the original ball is not found or identified in the 5-minute search period, the player must continue with

the ball played provisionally.


Other Information

A. Distance Marker Posts a. Marker posts/discs on the edge of the fairways indicate distances to the centre of the green

Red – 150yds Blue – 250yds

B. Etiquette a. If there is a clear hole between your match and the group in front, the game behind should be allowed to

play through. b. Please observe the dress code posted in the Club Shop. c. Please replace divots, repair pitch marks and rake bunkers. d. Allow players in front to move out of range before playing your shot.

C. Tee Priorities a. Priority must be given to players on the 10th and 11th tees b. Players on the 4th tee must give priority to players on the 6th tee

D. Trolleys/Buggies a. Please do not take trolleys or buggies closer to the greens than the yellow lines marked in front of each

green. b. Do not take trolleys or buggies onto tees.

E. Please use paths where provided.

Please avoid slow play at all times

See notice board for temporary local rules


Appendix H

Texas and Florida Scramble Rules

TEES: Tees - White Tees for men, Red Tees for ladies (If the White Tees have been removed for the winter men, will play from the Yellow Tees.)

HANDICAP CALCULATION: Add 4 playing handicaps together and divide total by 8 to the nearest 0.1

Teams of 3, add the 3 playing handicaps plus the average handicap of player D entries, as calculated during the draw, divide total by 8 to the nearest 0.1 White Tee Scramble - any team consisting of a lady player(s), should add 1 stroke per lady player before dividing the total by 8 Yellow Tee Scramble – any team consisting of a lady player(s), should add 2 strokes per lady player before dividing the total by 8 All team handicaps will be subject to an over-riding maximum handicap of 10.0

DRIVES: Each player must have a minimum of 4 drives selected. Teams of 3 must have a minimum of 5 drives selected.

Score cards must show which player’s drive was taken on each hole.

Please write this in the markers column on the scorecard.

SELECTED SHOT: Texas Scramble - The selected ball must be marked and played first as it lies or if preferred lies apply it may be placed within 6 inches of its position no nearer the hole

Florida Scramble - The player whose ball is selected cannot take the next shot The remaining balls to be played as follows: On the fairway

To be dropped within 1 club length no nearer the hole. Balls may then be placed within 6 inches if “preferred lies” apply. A ball dropped on the fairway running into the rough must be re-dropped onto the fairway. To speed up play if "preferred lies" apply then the ball may be placed within 6 inches of the marked position no nearer the hole

In the rough Remaining players must drop in the rough as near to the

marker as possible but within 1 club length no nearer the hole. A ball dropped in the rough landing on the fairway must be re-dropped in the rough.

In a hazard Remaining players may place the ball within 6 inches.

ON THE GREEN: Chosen ball to played first, subsequent balls to be played from

within 6 inches of marker, not nearer the hole. Partners may watch the line of a putt from the opposite side of the hole to the player, but not from behind the player.


SCORECARD: One team card only. All players’ names and handicaps must be

entered. Scorecards must show which player’s drive was taken on each hole.

END OF ROUND: Two players to sign the scorecard which must be given to the duty committee member immediately after the end of the round.

Teams with only 3 players may take an extra shot after each of the team have played i.e. player ‘A’ plays his tee shot followed by the other team players (‘B’, ‘C’). Player ‘A’ then plays a shot for the missing player ‘D’ On playing the 2nd shot to the green the 1st player to play would again take the 4th shot thus allowing all the team to have the same number of shots as teams of 4. On arriving at the green the same again happens with the 1st player taking the first and last putt to make up for player ‘D’.


Appendix I

No Shows / Discontinuance of Play / Failure to Return Scorecard on Completion of Round

Player Fails to Turn Up & Play Monthly Medals If a player enters a drawn or undrawn monthly medal competition and fails to turn up to play without prior notification or cancellation (within half an hour of their stipulated tee time), contact telephone numbers below. The player will be disqualified and banned from entering any midweek and monthly medals for a period of one month and a day, which must include banning from the next midweek and monthly medal. If a player changes his tee time in a drawn medal, he will be given one warning. A repeat will result in disqualification and banned from entering any midweek and monthly medals for a period of one month and a day.

Other Major Club Competitions excluding Medals If a player enters ‘other major club competitions’ and fails to turn up to play without prior notification or cancellation (within half an hour of their stipulated tee time), contact telephone numbers below. The player will be disqualified and banned from entering all club competitions for a period of one month and a day.

Failure to Return Card on Completion of Round If a player enters a drawn or undrawn medal competition or a Stableford competition and fails to return their score card (whether completed or not), the player will be disqualified and banned from entering any midweek and monthly medals and any Stableford competition for a period of one month and a day, which must include banning from the next midweek and monthly medal, Members who continually fail in their obligations and responsibilities to return a scorecard on completion of the round, causing inconvenience to the handicap committee, in Qualifying Competitions, whether complete or not, may be invited to explain their reasons to the Competitions Committee.

Procedure for Notifying the Duty Member of Non-Attendance If for any reason, you will not be able to play in a competition, you must notify the club shop or duty member at least half an hour before your tee time or by 8.15 am for a Texas scramble. This will allow the duty member time to re-organize the draw as necessary. Telephone Numbers Club Shop 01604 643555 Reception 01604 647666

Discontinuance of Play If a player discontinues play without good reason (as indicated in rule 6-8a) in any competition, the player will be disqualified and banned from playing in all qualifying and other club competitions for a period of one month and 1 day. Bad weather in itself does not constitute good reason for discontinuance of play. If at any time a klaxon is sounded indicating a lightning storm, mark your ball and leave the course as soon as possible. At all times a common-sense approach will be adopted towards bad weather by the club shop.

Appeal Procedure If you have received a letter from the Competitions Committee or Club Secretary informing you of a ban, you have the right to appeal. The letter of appeal must be received by one of the above as soon as possible, but within 7 days. The person receiving the appeal letter will then contact two members of the competitions committee who will each vote on whether to uphold or terminate the ban based on the evidence received, if it is found later that the information received was incorrect then the original ban will be enforced as soon as possible. If any committee makes a decision, which is then appealed against, the appeal must be referred to that committee for further discussion. In the cases identified above, the player will be informed in writing, which will specify the exact dates of the ban.


Appendix J

Seeded Draw Procedure If any competition requires a seeded draw, the draw should be made by following the procedure below: Calculate the number of tees positions required, for teams of four the number of entrants divided by four rounded up. List all entrants including ladies and juniors in descending handicap order. Divide this list into groups (or categories) equalling the number of tees required. e.g. if the number of tees required is 26 split the entrants into the first 26 lowest handicaps - category 1, the 26 next lowest handicaps - category 2, and so on to produce 4 categories. From Category 1 draw the places for each tee, and then draw from Category 2 for the second positions from the tee etc. and so on for each category. If possible when making the draw, try to separate family members playing together and to place only one lady member or junior in each four ball. Certain tee positions should be reserved for personnel on registration and marking cards e.g.1

st, 10

th, and 16th. These people

usually maximum of 3 needs to get to and from the tee promptly. These personnel should be slotted into their appropriate category when making the draw. This continues until all players have been drawn. The positions to be used when more than 18 are required are as follows: 3rd Fairway, 6th Fairway, 7th Fairway, 9th Fairway, 10th Fairway, 11th Fairway, 14th Fairway, 15th Fairway, 18th Fairway.


Appendix K

Men's Scratch Knock Out Draw Sheet


Appendix L

Duty Members Responsibilities A member of the Competitions Committee who has been nominated as Duty Member for a competition has the following responsibilities

To be familiar with the rules of the competition as laid down in the Competition Rules Manual.

To carry out the draw in accordance with the Competition rules.

To ensure that all players are eligible for play i.e. membership status and four qualifying cards.

The Committee will nominate an assistant for the draw.

To find a replacement if unable to carry out the draw, notifying the Chairman of the Competitions Committee.

To post results on the notice board within three days.

To be available to members and to resolve members or competitor’s queries regarding.

(a) The running and administration of the competition (b) The rules of the competition (c) The Rules of Golf about the competition Availability should mean where possible to be in attendance during the competition, availability can be by telephone. Any query regarding the Rules of Golf in most cases should be referred to the Club Professional for assistance and guidance.

When making a decision on queries or requests from members, any policies which have been agreed by the Competitions Committee should be considered e.g. no extensions to dates, maximum number of entrants per competition etc. This will ensure consistency between competitions.

If there is any doubt as to the correct procedure contact the Competitions Chairman as soon as possible for clarification.

When presentations are to be made on the day of the competition, be in attendance to assist in any query regarding the results of the competition.

To correctly use the relevant pro forma regarding any no shows, problems during the competition and to ensure that the completed form is passed on to the Competitions Chairman or Secretary.

It remains the responsibility of the Chairman of the Competitions Committee to ensure that competitions are organised in an efficient and timely manner, involving the delegation of duties to members of the Competitions Committee.


Appendix M

Competition Format:

Closing Date:

Handicap Restriction:

Male Female Junior

Handicap Allowance:

Requirements Prior to Event

Tick Number Action

Tee Times

Competition Rules Correct

Posters

Entry Sheets

Drawn BY

Score Cards

Special Score Cards

Prizes

Trophies & Engraving

Starter Required

Room Needed / Booked

Reserve List

Catering Other Than Social

Competition Day Tick Number Action

P.A. System

Registration Table

Players Information

Scorecard Invigilators

Scoreboard

Prize Table

Prize Presenters

Photographer

Other Requirements:

Social Tick Number Action

Raffle / Tombola

Social Event Required

Meal Arrangements

Other Social Requirements:

Duty Personnel Action Assistants Needed Action

NOTES:

Competition Date


Appendix N

Competition Prize List

Men’s Prizes Ladies Prizes

1st

1st

2nd

2nd

3rd

3rd

4th

4th

5th

5th

Other Prizes

Nearest Pin 2nd

Longest Drive Men

Nearest Pin 4th

Longest Drive Ladies

Nearest Pin 13th

Chipping Competition

Nearest Pin 17th

Putting Competition

Notes: Team Prizes

1st Team Prize

2nd Team Prize

3rd Team Prize

4th Team Prize

5th Team Prize

6th Team Prize

Competition


Appendix O

Competition Results

Men’s Results Ladies Results

1st

Prize Name

H/Cap Score

1st

Prize Name

H/Cap Score

2nd

Prize Name

H/Cap Score

2nd

Prize Name

H/Cap Score

3rd

Prize Name

H/Cap Score

3rd

Prize Name

H/Cap Score

4th

Prize Name

H/Cap Score

4th

Prize Name

H/Cap Score

Nearest Pin 2

nd

Name

Male Female

Longest Drive Men’s

Name Hole

Nearest Pin 4

th

Name

Male Female

Longest Drive Ladies

Name Hole

Nearest Pin 13

th

Name

Male Female

Chipping Competition

Name Score

Nearest Pin 17

th

Name

Male Female

Putting Competition

Name Score

Notes: Names Team Score

Team 1st Prize

1: 2: 3: 4:

Team 2

nd prize

1: 2: 3: 4:

Team 3rd Prize

1: 2: 3: 4:

Team 4

th Prize

1: 2: 3: 4:

Team 5th Prize

1: 2: 3: 4:

Team 6th Prize

1: 2: 3: 4:

Competition Date


Appendix P

Competition/Social Format:

Catering Requirements Tick Cost Agreed Menu

Morning

Lunch

Evening Meal

Please note that if a separate menu has been provided please attach a copy to this form

Requirements for Event Tick Number Action

Tickets

Posters

Room Needed / Booked

P.A. System

Raffle/Tombola

Entertainment

Other Requirements

Organisers & Assistants Action

Notes:

Competition Date


Appendix Q CLUB TROPHY

PRESENTED ON PRESENTATION

NIGHT

MAIN TROPHY ENGRAVING

REPLICA TROPHY

BUDGET FOR SPEND

Dependant on number of entries - this is

estimate

4 Club Challenge Yes No

Daro Cup Winner Yes Yes Yes £60.00

Daro Cup Runner Up Yes Yes £30.00

Wright Trophy Winners Yes Yes Yes £40 x 2

Wright Trophy Runners Up Yes Yes £25 x 2

Captains Trophy Winner Yes Yes Yes £40.00

Kimberley Trophy Yes Yes Yes £30.00

Brian Smith Trophy Yes Yes Yes £30.00

Mark Hunt Scramble Yes

Club Championship Winner Yes Yes Yes £40.00

Club Championship Runner Up Yes Yes £20.00

Ladies Club Championship Winner Yes Yes Yes £20.00

Ladies Club Championship Runner Up Yes Yes £10.00

Handicap Club Championship Yes Yes Yes £50.00

Handicap Runner Up Yes Yes £35.00

Junior Champion winner Yes Yes Yes £20.00

Friendship Trophy Yes Yes Yes £20 x 2

Stewart Wright Salver Winners Yes Yes

Medal Winners Salver Yes Yes Yes £30.00

Wheeler Cup Yes

Order of Merit Pairs Winners Yes Yes Yes £25 x 2

Player of the Year Yes Yes Yes £60.00

Player of the Year Runner Up Yes Yes £30.00

Captain Pro Winner Yes Yes £20.00

Scratch Knock Out Winner Yes Yes Yes £30.00

Scratch Knock Out Runner Up Yes Yes £20.00

Rabbits Cup Winner Yes Yes Yes £30.00

Mixed Winter Greensomes Yes Yes Yes £15 x 2

Mixed Winter Greensomes Runners Up Yes Yes £10 x 2

Mixed Summer Greensomes Yes Yes Yes £15 x 2

Mixed Summer Greensomes Runners Up Yes Yes £10 x 2

Ladies Spring Trophy Yes ladies

Ladies Spring Bowl Yes ladies

Ladies Autumn Trophy Yes ladies

Medal winners - approx 80 medals x £5 £400.00

Engraving on all club trophies £200.00

Weekend Order of Merit

Order of Merit Division 1 Winner Yes Yes £30.00

Order of Merit Division 1 Runner Up Yes £25.00





Ladies Order of Merit Winner Yes Yes £25.00

Ladies Order of Merit Runner Up Yes £20.00

Mid Week Order of Merit







TOTAL £1,870

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