Eaglescliffe Golf Club
Rules & Conditions of Play
Section 1 Conditions
Section 2 Competitions
Section 3 Match Play
Section 4 Handicaps
Section 5 Priority
Section 6 Etiquette of the Game
Section 7 Local Rules
Section 8 Male and Mixed Trophies
Section 9 General
1 CONDITIONS
1.1 Players shall always have regard to the etiquette of the game and shall be suitably attired both on the course and in the clubhouse. See notices for details.
1.2 The Rules of Golf, as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the Local Rules of the club, shall be strictly observed on all occasions.
1.3 Players should make themselves fully acquainted with these rules and also with the Rules and Conditions under which competitions are to be played. They will not waive any rule, condition or penalty at any time. Non-compliance will incur disqualification. The competition rules are displayed on the Club House notice boards and are subject to alteration by the committee as necessary.
1.4 The word “Committee” stands for Competition Committee.
1.5 A player should have reported to the Professional at least 5 minutes before he is due to tee off. In a competition where start times have been designated by the Committee, any player arriving late within 5 minutes of that time will be allowed to take part in the competition with a 2 stroke penalty. A player being later than 5 minutes will be disqualified. In a competition where a starting sheet is in use (e.g. a qualifying round of the Livingston Cup), any player who is late for his start time will be allowed to take part in the competition with a 2 stroke penalty at the first hole. An absent competitor in a 4 Ball Better Ball competition may join his partner between holes, but not during play of a hole.
1.6 A member having entered a competition and subsequently finding himself unable to compete, must ensure that his name is deleted from the Starting Sheet. A member failing to do so is liable to disciplinary action by the Committee, as below:
1st occasion – Warning
Subsequent occasions – Barred from entering 3 competitions, as decided by the Committee.
When the competition is a 4 ball better ball, if one player cancels, then his partner must turn up and mark the card of the other pair.
1.7 The Professional is in charge of play at all times.
1.8 Permission must be obtained from the Executive Committee before a player is allowed to use a motorised ride-on cart in club competitions.
December 2019
2 COMPETITIONS
2.1 Competitions shall be held at such times and under such conditions as the Committee shall decide.
2.2 Competition tees will only be used when indicated by the Committee.
2.3 Each competition will be played according to the appropriate rules as displayed on the notice board.
2.4 Competitors shall play in threes unless the competition form requires otherwise. Ladies play in twos.
2.5 The CONGU Unified Handicapping System shall apply.
2.6 Juniors having a handicap of 18 or less are eligible to play in Gentlemen’s club competitions.
Exceptions :- Greer Cups, Nattrass Cups, Mixed Foursome Knock-out, Top Dog and Gaunt Cup.
Note :- Juniors under the age of 18 years must not enter a competition sweep.
When a Junior reaches the age of 18, he shall be eligible to compete in all club competitions.
2.7 Girls over the age of 16 or having an LGU handicap of 18 or less are entitled to play in all Ladies Major competitions. Girls over the age of 16 with a handicap of 18 or less are entitled to play in the club mixed competitions (Greer & Nattrass Cups and Mixed Foursomes Knock-out).
2.8 All competition cards, including no-returns, must be handed in immediately after play, duly checked and signed by both player and marker. Failure to do so may result in disqualification after handicap revision and suspension from Club Competitions.
2.9 Gents, Juniors over the age of 18, and Senior members may play in any Club Competition. All Junior Girls with a current CONGU handicap of 36 or less can play in Ladies competitions.
2.10 Life Style Members may play in competitions which take place through the week. They may not play in weekend competitions. Country members are not eligible to play in any club competition.
2.11 In Major Trophy competitions where start times have been allocated by the Committee, unless all groups have been able to complete their round, the competition will be declared void and replayed at a later date.
In competitions where the player selects his own start time (e.g. Eagle Trophy qualifying rounds), the competition will only be cancelled if the course is closed and it is impractical to resume play when the course is re-opened.
If play is suspended at the commencement of a 36 hole competition, it shall be rearranged. If the second round of a 36 hole competition is unable to be completed, the result shall be declared based on the scores returned in the first round. The exception is the Club Championship which shall be rearranged.
The ruling as to the validity of other competitions affected by prevailing conditions will be decided by the Committee on the day.
2.12 Except where stated, in the event of a tie in any competition, other than match play, the winner shall be determined on the score:-
- a) over the last 9 holes. Failing that,
- b) over the last 6 holes. Failing that,
- c) over the last 3 holes. Failing that,
- d) the last hole.
If there is still a tie, then the last six holes, three holes and the final hole of the first nine holes will be considered in turn.
Exception :- Club Championship.
In the event of a tie, there will be a sudden death play-off over holes 1, 2, 16, 17 & 18 until a winner is produced.
October 2019
2.13 Entry to Competitions :-
Entry to non-major trophy competitions and qualifying rounds is by payment of the entry fee (which is nonreturnable).
In Gentlemen’s competitions, a draw will then be undertaken for start times.
Ladies MUST sign the Competition Book in the Locker Room BEFORE play.
On the day of the competition, the competitor will commence play at the time allocated unless permission has been granted by the Committee to transfer to another time.
He must report to the Professional at least 5 minutes before his start time.
At the conclusion of the competition, he must enter his score into the PSI in the Cleveland Lounge and leave his duly completed card in the receptacle provided.
Failure to comply with these conditions may mean disqualification from the competition and cards used for handicap reductions only.
Entry to all the remaining events will be as displayed on the Notice Board at the relevant time for each individual competition.
2.14 Members are not allowed to play the course or enter any competition if their subscription is overdue.
2.15 All sweepstakes shall be optional.
2.16 Any member who commences to play in a 36 hole competition is expected to play both rounds.
2.17 No visitors will be allowed to play whilst the Top Dog is in progress unless they are accompanied by a member.
2.18 All score-card must be marked by an independent party.
2.19 Full members under the age of 21 on January 1st of the current year are eligible to play in Junior Competitions.
Exception :- Harkness Trophy (must be under the age of 18 on January 1st of the current year).
2.20 When play is suspended by the Committee (e.g. course flooding), it will be indicated by three consecutive notes on a siren, repeated. R&A Rule 5.7b applies for the procedure when play is suspended. When play is suspended by the Committee because of a potentially dangerous situation (e.g. lightning), it will indicated by one long note on a siren and play shall be discontinued immediately. Play will resume by order of the Committee. This will be two short notes of a siren, repeated. (see R&A Rule 5.7c and 5.7d).
2.21 If the conditions of the course become unsafe for play, it may be closed by any officer of the Club, the Chairman of the Green Committee or the Chairman of the Competitions Committee.
January 2019
3 MATCHPLAY
3.1 Competitions in Knock-Out Match play events shall reach a decision within the period stipulated for each round. Failure to do so may incur disqualification of all players involved.
3.2 It is the responsibility of all competitors to agree and fix a date for their match or replay. In the event of a result not being notified to the Competitions Committee by the date given, the Committee will decide the result of the tie according to circumstances or by lot.
3.3 In all match play competitions that finish all square at the end of the stipulated holes, play shall continue in the same sequence until a decision is reached. If bad light stops play, a further 18 holes shall be played.
3.4 The latest time for starting shall be three hours before sunset.
3.5 In the Hartley Trophies, either player may be replaced prior to the first game being played. From then on, no changes to the pairing will be allowed
4 HANDICAPS
4.1 The Committee has the power to reduce a member’s handicap at any time during the year.
4.2 The maximum handicap for each competition shall be decided by the Committee and displayed on the Notice Board outside the Professional’s Shop prior to the event.
4.3 No player without an official handicap may compete in any Club competition.
4.4 New members without a handicap from another club must return at least 3 cards (played at Eaglescliffe Golf Club) after which the Committee will fix a handicap.
4.5 New members with a previous handicap will be allotted a handicap as detailed in the CONGU Unified Handicapping System.
4.6 When a member takes out a holding membership, if applicable, his handicap will lapse.
Exception :- If a player is to move away from the area and is to seek membership of another club, he may maintain his handicap by applying, in writing, to the Secretary to take out a Holding Membership. He must then return a minimum of 4 cards a year from any course (ensuring the SSS of the course is clearly stated) and his handicap will be maintained for up to 3 years whilst he is waiting to become a member of another club.
October 2019
5 PRIORITY
5.1 The Captain, President and Professional have priority on the course at all times. Members will please observe this priority.
5.2 Players taking part in official Club Competitions/Matches have priority on the course over those not so engaged.
Exceptions :- Qualifying Rounds of the Eagle Trophy and all club knock-out matches.
5.3 SINGLE PLAYERS HAVE NO STANDING AND MUST GIVE WAY IMMEDIATELY TO A MATCH OF ANYKIND WITHOUT BEING ASKED.
5.4 MATCHES LOSING A CLEAR HOLE MUST INVITE OTHER MATCHES TO COME THROUGH.
5.5 If a ball be lost, the match following should be invited through IMMEDIATELY.
5.6 Any match playing a whole round is entitled to pass a match playing a shorter round, starting at the eleventh
tee.
5.7 On Competition days, non-competitors shall conform to the Competition play to avoid congestion. Four ball matches may only be played when the competition is a four ball. On Saturdays when a singles competition is held, four ball matches will not be played before the last competitors have started. All players that play within the time zone allocated to a competition, will be allowed to play from the tee being used in that competition.
5.8 At all times, two balls have precedence over and are entitled to pass any 3 or 4-ball match, which should invite them through.
Exceptions :-
- 4-ball and 3-ball matches shall have equal standing with 2-ball matches on Sunday mornings,
Good Friday Christmas Day and Bank Holiday mornings.
- b) On a Saturday during the play of a competition.
- c) On a Thursday when the Eagle Trophy is taking place.
5.9 On Eagle Trophy days, maximum 3-balls will be allowed and will have equal standing with 2-balls.
5.10 Competition Foursome and two ball matches wishing to start between 17:00 and 18:30 cannot claim priority and may only go through if so invited.
5.11 On a Tuesday, the First Tee will be closed from 09:45 to 10:00. Two Balls will only be permitted to play from 09:30 to 09:45.
5.12 The first tee is the only official start point. However, players who decide to commence play at the eleventh tee may only do so before players on the tenth hole have reached the fairway.
5.13 Players leaving the 18th green, having started on the 11th tee, are not entitled to alternate within the queue of players waiting to tee off on the 1st tee.
January 2019
5.14 LADIES
Tuesday First tee reserved for ladies between 10:00 and 13:00.
‘Full Playing Lady Members’ may play in the competition of the day between 14:00 and 18:00.
Friday Ladies have priority on the first tee between 10:00 and 12:30.
Exceptions Tuesday -No restriction shall apply if there are no inter-club matches in progress. Thursday –On Eagle Trophy days, no Lady may commence play between 16:00 and 18:30hrs,
after which they may play in twos or threes but must give way to Eagle Competitors.
Saturdays No Lady shall play before 14:00 hrs unless ‘Full Playing Lady Members’ and included on the official start sheet.
General Players may only enter competitions if they start between 10:00 – 13:00 on Tuesdays and 10:00 – 12:30 on Fridays (priority only) except ‘Full Playing Lady Members’ on Tuesdays between 14:00 and 18:00.
5.15 JUNIORS
Juniors starting to play on the course will, at all times, offer priority to adult members (both Ladies and Gentlemen).
Weekdays No juniors shall commence play between 17:00 and 18:30 unless accompanied by a Full Member.
Exception :- Inter club matches & Eagle Trophy
Saturdays No Junior shall commence play until all members on the start sheet have teed off.
Exception :- Those juniors having attained Category 1 status or who are over 18 years of age.
Sundays No junior shall play before 11:00.
Exceptions :- Those juniors having attained Category 1 status or who are over 18 years of age.
Club Junior competitions shall commence at 11:00 hrs. At the discretion of the JLO, members may be given dispensation to play after the recognised start time.
5.16 BANK HOLIDAYS
These are classed as a Sunday.
5.17 STARTING TIMES
Members should book a start time via the Club Website before they turn up to play. All restrictions will have been highlighted by the Golf Club Administration Staff.
September 2019
6 Etiquette
6.1 Nobody should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke.
6.2 The player who has the honour should be allowed to play before his opponent or fellow competitor tees his ball.
6.3 No player should play until the players in front are out of range.
6.4 In the interests of all, players should play without delay. If a match or group fail to keep its place on the course and loses a clear hole on the players in front, they should signal to the players following them to pass immediately and should not continue their play until those players have passed and are out of range.
6.5 Players searching for a ball should allow other players coming up to pass them. They should signal to the players following them to pass immediately and should not continue their play until those players have passed and are out of range.
6.6 Before leaving a bunker, a player should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by him.
6.7 Through the green, a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced by him is replaced at once and pressed down and that after the players have holed out, any damage to the putting green made by the ball or the player is carefully repaired.
6.8 Players should ensure that when dropping the flag stick, no damage is done to the putting green and that neither they, nor their caddies, damage the hole by standing close to the hole or in handling the flag stick. The flag stick should be properly replaced in the hole before the players leave the putting green
6.9 When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green, filling in their Score card on the next tee after they have driven off if it is clear to do so.
April 2010
Local Rules
7.1 Out of Bounds (R&A Rule 18.2)
- Beyond any of the fences or hedges forming the course boundaries. Where there is a fence within a hedge, the fence is the boundary.
- In or over the River Tees.
- Beyond the line of the white posts on the right of the 5th hole.
- Beyond the white posts to the rear of the 8th green.
- Beyond the white posts on the right hand side and those to the rear of the 12th green.
- Beyond the white posts on the right hand side of the 13th hole.
- Beyond the white posts to the rear of the 14th green.
Note :- These posts extend behind the 15th and 4th tees to the 5th hole.
- The practice putting green, Clubhouse, Car Park and all artificially surfaced roads and paths in the surrounding area.
Note :- The fence to the rear of the 5th green is a boundary fence. The fence to the rear of the 12th green is an integral part of the course. The ball must be played as it lies or declared unplayable
(R&A Rule 19). In addition to the relief obtainable under this rule, the player may play from the nearest designated dropping zone under penalty of one stroke. When taking relief in a dropping zone, the player must drop the ball in and have it come to rest in the dropping zone.
7.2 Abnormal Ground Conditions
A deep rut caused by a tractor or cart is Ground Under Repair. If a ball lies in such a rut, relief is obtainable under R&A Rule 16.1
7.3 Protection of young trees identified by stakes or white rings.
If such a young tree interferes with the player’s stance or the area of the intended swing, the ball MUST be lifted, without penalty, and dropped in accordance with the procedure prescribed in R&A Rule 16.1f
7.4 Fixed Sprinkler Heads.
All fixed sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions and if the ball is in the General Area, the player may take relief under R&A Rule 16.1b if an immovable obstruction is :-
On the line of play, and is:
Within two club-lengths of the putting green, and:
Within two club-lengths of the ball.
Exception – There is no relief under this local rule if the player chooses a line that is clearly unreasonable.
7.5 Practice
Practice is permitted on the day of a stroke play competition or between rounds on the designated practice areas situated to the left of the 10th hole and also adjacent to Yarm Road.
During normal play, any green in these areas is a “Wrong Green” (R&A Rule 13.1f ).
January 2019
8 Male & Mixed Trophies
8.1 Club Championship (No handicap allowance)
36 hole Stroke play, single day competition.
Play from Medal Tees in groups of three.
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Entry is open to all past winners and all members up to 9 handicap.
Starting times will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list and a draw made.
In the event of a tie, there will be a sudden death play-off over holes 1, 2, 16, 17, & 18.
Winner – Best Gross over 36 holes.
Entrance – See notice for the day.
Sweep – Winner takes all. Equal scores share.
There will be an 18 hole gross Senior Club Championship for members who are 55 years and over on the day with a maximum handicap of 15.
There will be an 18 hole gross prize for handicaps 10 to 15 (Salver).
8.2 Club Trophy
36 hole stroke play, single day competition.
Play from Medal Tees in groups of three.
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Starting times will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list and a draw made.
Maximum handicap for deduction is 20 over each round.
Winner -Best nett score.
In the event of a tie, winner determined over last 18 holes, then Rule 2.12 to apply.
Entrance -see notice for the day.
Sweep – Divided 2:1 between 1st and 2nd. Equal scores share.
A special prize will be awarded for the Best Nett second round score, excluding the overall winner.
8.3.1 Livingston Cup Qualifying Rounds
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
18 hole stroke play from Medal Tees in groups of three.
Play will be in one division.
Maximum handicap allowance for deduction is 28.
Qualifying rounds will be held on Saturdays from April to September. See fixture list for details.
The first twelve in each round will qualify for the final.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
Sweep – Divided 3:2:1. Equal scores share.
8.3.2 Final Round
36 hole stroke play competition – see fixture list.
Opponents will be drawn in groups of three and allocated starting times by the Committee.
Winner -best nett score off maximum handicap of 28.
In the event of a tie, winner determined over last 18 holes, then Rule 2.12 applies.
Sweep – Winner takes all. Equal scores share.
A special prize will be awarded for the Best Nett second round score excluding the overall winner.
8.3.3 Livingston Salver
18 hole stroke play competition – see fixture list.
Opponents will be drawn in groups of three and allocated starting times by the Committee.
Winner -best nett score off maximum handicap of 28.
Sweep – Winner takes all. Equal scores share.
October 2019
8.4 Eagle Trophy
8.4.1 Qualifying Rounds
Open to members of the club under Rules 2.9, 2.10 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
18 hole stroke play from Medal Tees in groups of three using the Stableford method of scoring.
Play will be in one division.
Maximum handicap for allowance is 28.
Qualifying rounds will be held on Thursdays during late April to early August all day – see fixture list.
The top six in each round will qualify for the final.
Maximum 3-balls will be allowed and will have equal standing with 2-balls.
Sweep – divide 3:2:1. Equal scores share.
8.4.2 Final Round
Eighteen hole stroke play Stableford scoring competition – see fixture list.
Qualifiers will arrange their own start times.
Winner – best points score off maximum handicap of 28.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
Sweep – Winner take all. Equal scores share.
A prize will also be awarded to the runner up.
8.5 Dixon Trophies
Four-Ball Better Ball Stableford Competition
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Eighteen hole stroke play from Medal Tees in groups of four.
9/10 of handicap with the maximum strokes allowed being 22.
Starting times will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list.
Winners – Pair with the Best Nett score.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
Sweep -divided 2:1 between 1st and 2nd pairs. Equal scores share.
8.6 Gaunt Cup
Eighteen hole stroke play competition.
Play from Medal Tees in Groups of three.
Restricted to Members of the club under Rule 2.9 whose handicap is 16 to 36.
Full handicap allowance.
Starting times will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list and a draw made.
Winner -Best Nett score.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
Sweep -divided 2:1 between 1st and 2nd. Equal scores share.
8.7 Clark Trophy
Eighteen hole match play knock-out competition.
Play from Medal Tees in groups of two.
Restricted to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Completion dates for each round will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list and a draw made.
Handicap allowance for deduction is 20, full difference in handicaps at the time of the match
Date of match is a joint responsibility.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
October 2019
8.8 Hartley Trophies
Eighteen hole match play knock-out Foursome competition.
Play from Medal Tees in groups of four.
Restricted to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Completion dates for each round will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list and a draw made.
Handicap allowance for deduction is 20, half of the difference in combined handicaps at the time of the match.
Date of match is a joint responsibility.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
8.9 Harry Brown Memorial Trophy
36 hole stroke play, single day competition.
Play from Medal Tees in groups of three.
Restricted to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Starting times will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list and a draw made.
Maximum handicap for deduction is 20 over each round.
Winner – Best nett score.
In the event of a tie, winner determined over last 18 holes only, then Rule 2.12 to apply
Entrance – See notice for the day.
Sweep – divided 2:1 between first and second. Equal scores share.
A special prize will be awarded for the Best Nett second round score excluding the overall winner.
8.10 Greer Cups
18 hole stroke play mixed foursomes competition.
Restricted to Gentlemen (under Rule 2.9) and Lady (see Rule 2.7) members.
Gentlemen play from Medal Tees and drive the first tee.
Starting times will be booked by the players on the Club website.
The first four couples with the Best Nett score will qualify to play in a match play competition, drawn by the Committee.
Play off date is a joint responsibility.
Handicap allowance for deduction is Gentlemen 28, Ladies 40 throughout.
Strokes received will be ½ of combined handicaps for the medal round and ½ of the difference in combined handicaps in the knockout rounds.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
Sweep – Divided 2:1 between first and second pairs in the qualifying round. Equal scores share.
In the match play stage, strokes to be taken from the Gents card.
8.11 Nattrass Cups
Eighteen hole mixed Greensome stroke play against Bogey.
Restricted to Gentlemen (under Rule 2.9) and Lady (see Rule 2.7) members.
Gentlemen play from Medal Tees and drive from the first tee.
Starting times will be booked by the players on the Club website.
Winners – Pair with the best score against Bogey.
Handicap allowance for deduction is Gentlemen 28, Ladies 40, half the combined total handicaps.
Entrance -see notice for the day.
Sweep – Divided 2:1 between first and second pairs. Equal scores share.
8.12 Jim Munro Tiger Trophy
18 hole Individual Bogey Competition in one Division from the Medal Tees in groups of three.
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Maximum handicap allowance for deduction is 28.
See fixture list for details
Entrance – see notice of the day
Sweep 3:2:1
Winner Best Bogey Score.
October 2019
8.13 Lumley Cup
Eighteen hole Four Ball Better Ball Stableford, Medal and Bogey competitions.
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9, Cat 1 Juniors and played on Saturdays from October to March.
Points will be awarded to the first six couples (1st-10, 2nd-6, 3rd-4, 4th-3, 5th-2 & 6th-1).
Players are not restricted to partnering the same person every time as points will be designated to individuals not specific partnerships.
Maximum handicap for allowance is 28.
Strokes received is ¾ of handicap.
At the end of competition, the top 16 and ties will play off in a 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford.
Prize moneys to be decided by the Committee.
8.14 Top Dog
Eighteen hole Four Ball Better Ball match play competition in leagues.
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors of post compulsory school age
Played on Sundays through the winter.
Dates and times to be allocated by the Committee.
The same substitute may deputise only once for any member of a team excluding quarter final, semi final and final round when no substitutes are allowed.
The match will be awarded to the opposition if an ineligible substitute is used.
Three points for a win and one point for a draw to be entered on chart after each game.
Qualifiers for the finals and Prize moneys to be decided by the Committee.
8.15 Sid Teasdale Memorial Trophy
18 hole Individual Stableford Competition in one Division from the Medal Tees in groups of three.
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Maximum handicap allowance for deduction is 28.
See fixture list for details
Entrance – see notice of the day
Sweep 3:2:1
Winner Best Stableford Score.
8.16 Captain’s Tankards
Format at the Discretion of the in-house Captain.
8.18 President’s Competition
Format at the Discretion of the in-house President.
8.19 Past Captain’s Cup
18 hole stableford off full handicap
Played from Yellow Tees with full handicap allowance.
Organized and drawn by the immediate Past Captain and played from 16:00 onwards.
Current Captain to be invited to play, but cannot win the cup
October 2019
8.20 George Webster Salver
Eighteen hole Stableford competition from the Yellow Tees.
Open to members under Rules 2.9 & 2.10 who are 55 years of age or over on the day of the competition.
Maximum handicap for allowance is 36.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
Winner – best points score.
Sweep -2:1 divided between 1st and 2nd. Equal scores share.
8.21 Jack Liddle Silver Trophy
Four-Ball Better Ball Medal Competition
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
Eighteen hole stroke play from Medal Tees in groups of four.
9/10 of handicap with the maximum strokes allowed being 22.
Starting times will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list.
Winners – Pair with the Best Nett score.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
Sweep -divided 2:1 between 1st and 2nd pairs. Equal scores share.
8.22 Mixed Foursomes Knockout
Eighteen hole match play knockout foursome competition.
Restricted to Gentlemen (under Rule 2.9) and Lady (see Rule 2.7) members.
Gentlemen play from Yellow Tees and drive from the first tee.
Handicap allowance for deduction is Gentlemen 28 and Ladies 40.
Stroke allowance is half of the difference in combined handicaps taken from Men’s card.
Starting periods will be allocated by the Committee from an entry list and a draw made.
Play off date – joint responsibility.
Winners – Draw chart finalists.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
8.23 Patrick Scott Scratch Order of Merit
Played over competitions decided by the Committee.
Points awarded to the top 8 in each competition off scratch (viz 20, 14, 10, 7, 5, 3, 2 &1).
Players with the same score will receive equal points.
In the event of a tie, the winners will play off medal match play.
8.24 Centenary Cup
Open to members of the club under Rules 2.9 & 2.10
18 hole stroke play from Medal Tees in groups of three using the Stableford method of scoring.
Play will be in one division.
Full handicap allowance.
See Fixture list for details.
A prize will be awarded to the player with the best score.
Sweep – divide 3:2:1. Equal scores share.
8.25 John Still 18-Hole Championship
Open to members of the club under Rule 2.9 and Juniors under Rule 2.6
18 hole stroke play from the Medal Tees in groups of three.
Maximum handicap allowance for deduction is 28.
The John Still Scratch Trophy will be awarded to the player with the best gross score.
The John Still Cup will be awarded to the player with the best nett score.
See fixture list for details.
Entrance – see notice of the day.
October 2019
8.26 The Lealman Cup
18 hole match play knock-out competition.
Play from the Yellow Tees in groups of 2 from Monday to Friday only.
Restricted to members of the Senior’s Section.
Starting periods will be allocated by the Senior’s Section Committee from an entry list and a draw made for opponents.
Full Handicap, with the stroke allowance being the Full difference in handicaps taken from the lowest player.
Play-off date is joint responsibility.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
8.27 The Wilson Brown Shield
18 hole match play knock-out 4 Better Ball competition.
Play from the Yellow Tees in groups of 4 from Monday to Friday only.
Restricted to members of the Senior’s Section.
Starting periods will be allocated by the Senior’s Section Committee from an entry list and a draw made for partners and opponents.
Full Handicap, with the stroke allowance being 9/10 of the difference in handicaps taken from the lowest player.
Play-off date is joint responsibility.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
8.28 The Presswood Cups
18 hole stroke play stableford for a minimum of eight qualifying competitions played in two divisions.
Qualifying for semi final and final to be decided by Senior Committee.
Semi Finals and Final to be 18 hole 4BBB knockout with stroke allowance being 9/10 of handicap difference. Restricted to members of the Senior Section.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
October 2019
9 General
9.1 Players should have reported to the Tee five minutes before starting time. Failure to do so may incur a penalty (see item 1.5).
9.2 The first player in the draw shall take the honour on the first tee.
9.3 In all Mixed Foursomes competitions, men shall drive from the first tee unless otherwise stated by the Committee.
9.4 Members must practice out of the rough on all occasions, never from the fairways. Practice to greens is not allowed. Other than provided for under R&A Rule 18.3, no member may have two balls in play simultaneously.
9.5 The practice area adjacent to Yarm Road may be used for (a) tuition by the professional (b) use of the nets and (c) play to the practice chipping greens from behind the line adjacent to the boundary fence. Play to or from any other part of the practice area is forbidden except during tuition by the Professional.
9.6 Preferred Lies may be used during the period 1st October to 30th April. Full details will be displayed on the Notice Boards within the clubhouse.
9.7 Caddy cars must not be taken across greens or tees. During the winter period, caddy cars will be allowed at the discretion of the Green Committee.
9.8 Juniors in play on the course will, at all times, offer to give way to adult members (both Ladies and Gentlemen). Adult members will use their discretion and only avail themselves of this offer if it benefits the general smoothness and speed of play on the course at that time.
9.9 The first tee will be reserved for T&DUGC home matches plus other matches endorsed by the Executive Committee. It will be closed 30 minutes before the match is due to start.
9.10 Competitors are not allowed to start at the eleventh tee after players on the tenth hole have reached the fairway.
9.11 It is recommended that all playing members have an up-to-date golfer’s insurance policy.
9.12 All divots must be replaced and pressed down and pitch marks on greens repaired.
9.13 Members are not permitted to be accompanied by their dogs or any kind of animal during a round of golf, whether or not on a leash.
9.14 Each player has a personal responsibility for his name being appended to a competition entry sheet. If a player cannot honour his commitment to play, he must inform the Professional or a Competitions official. Failure to do so can lead to suspension from the next three club competitions.
9.15 When the course is closed due to bad weather, members may practice in the nets from the mats provided. The Professional may give lessons from the artificial teeing area when the course is closed due to bad weather. Use of the school field practice area is forbidden when the course is closed. If the course is closed whilst play is in progress, then all players must immediately be called off.
9.16 The sharing of clubs is allowed under R&A Rules 4.1b, 22.5 and 23.7, but every player must have his own golf bag. The sharing of golf bags is prohibited.
9.17 Unless authorized by the Competitions Committee (when all groups would be the same), no match or grouping shall consist of more than 4 players.
9.18 For all play at this course, a player may obtain information by using a device that can measure distance. If the device contains other applications or features that might assist the player in his play (e.g. anemometer, thermometer, club recommendation, videoing swing to analyse fault or gauging green contours) but are not used, no breach of the rule occurs. However, if these applications or features are used the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
January 2019