GRIMSBY GOLF CLUB
GENTS’ COMPETITIONS HANDBOOK 2021
CONTENTS
SUBJECT Page No.
Competition Fees 2
The Etiquette of Golf 3
Local Rules 4/5
Men’s Competition Rules 6-10
Course Regulations 11/12
Playing (Course) Handicapping allowances 13
Individual Competitions Index 14
Individual Competitions 15-53
Junior Section 54-56
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FEES FOR 2021
AM-AM COMPETITIONS £12.00 per team of four
ANGORA CUP £3.00
BASKCOMB DOUGHTY TROPHY £12.00 per team of four
BINBROOK TROPHY £6.00 per pair.
BLOOMER CUP £6.00 per pair
BRADLEY BOWL £6.00 per couple
CAPTAIN’S PRIZE £3.00 per person.
CAPTAIN’S CUP £7.50 per entry including 2's), 9 hole competition (£6.50 per entry).
CHAIRMAN’S CUP £9.00 (for all three rounds)
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS & STEPHEN CUP £6.00
CLUB HOUSE TROPHY £6.00 per pair
COUTTS SALVER £6.00 per pair
DISCO POWERPLAY TROPHY (St Patricks Day) £6.00 per pair
DOUGHTY CLARET JUG £12.00 per team of four
WARNER CUP £3.00
HEMINGWAY FOURSOMES £6.00 per pair
HOSPITAL CUP £12.00 per team of four
INVITATION DAY £18.00 per pair
LETTEN TROPHY £3.00
MEDAL TROPHY No charge
MONTHLY MEDALS £3.00
NAVAL TROPHY £3.00
NAVY CUP £3.00
PECKETT £6.00 per couple
PROFESSIONALS’ PUTTER £3.00
RON THOMAS TROPHY £5.00 entry fee
ROTHERHAM CUP £6.00 per couple
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, CURRY CUP & VETERANS VASE £3.00
SMITH’S TROPHY £6.00 per couple
SPROTT TROPHY £3.00
SWINDELLS CUP & SWINDELLS PLATE INC. £3.00
TURKEY TROT £10.00 per pair
WHITE CUP £6.00 per couple
WILF VINCENT £6.00 per pair.
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THE ETIQUETTE OF GOLF
1 RULES GOVERNING ETIQUETTE
The rules of golf establish course etiquette, conduct and advice on the game of golf. The rules should be observed by all members, guests and visitors. It is the duty of all players to acquaint themselves with the requirements and obligations.
It is expected that any member, who has won a prize, or their representative should attend all prize presentations when they are held after a competition. e.g. – Captains Day, Championship Day, Charity Weekend, Turkey Trots and any other competition the committee deem to be appropriate. Failure to attend may result in the prize being donated to the Captains Charity.
2 PRIORITY ON THE COURSE
In addition to the above, the following shall apply:
(a) The courtesy of the course shall be extended to the Captain and the Ladies’ Captain at all times. (b) Matches being played in official Club Competitions shall have priority over other matches.
3 STARTING TIMES
All start times are now governed by the members booking system (BRS). The BRS system will not apply during certain competitions and club matches – i.e. Club Championship and other competition deemed appropriate by the committee.
4 LADIES’ DAYS
On Tuesday of each week, the Ladies have priority on the course from 10.00 a.m. until clear. (Tees will be closed from 09.45 a.m. for other players.) On the occasions of the Ladies Spring and Autumn Meetings and The Club Championship day, the 1st tee is reserved in the morning and in the afternoon, until competitors are clear. Tees will also be reserved for special events as appropriate and will be detailed in the BRS tee booking system. Ladies also have 2 tee times from 09:36 a.m. off the 1st tee on a Sunday.
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LOCAL RULES
Competition Scorecards
In the event of any competition score cards not being completed in accordance with the rules of golf, and any specific instructions from the Committee, (especially bearing in mind the Covid guidelines), the member or members may be disqualified. It is the responsibility of the player(s) to submit clear legible scorecards.
Out of Bounds (Rule 18)
(1) In or beyond any ditch, fence, hedge or line of white stakes defining the boundary of the course. (2) Beyond the white posts defining the practice ground when playing 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 9th holes. (3) On or over the footpath leading from the Green Keeper’s sheds to the professional’s shop on the 9th hole. (4) Beyond the inside line at ground level the safety netting retaining posts to the left hand side of 10th hole. (5) Beyond the white posts when playing the 8th and 12th hole. Note: A ball is out of bounds when all of it lies on or beyond such a line defining out of bounds.
Penalty Areas, including Lateral Penalty Areas (Rule 17)
(1) Penalty Areas are defined by yellow stakes or yellow lines. (2) Lateral Penalty Areas are defined by red stakes or red lines. (3) When both stakes and lines are used, the stakes identify the penalty area and the lines define the penalty area margin. (4) A ball is in a penalty area when it lies in or any part of it touches the penalty area, including any stake or line that defines the penalty area. (5) The part of a bridge that crosses a penalty area is in the penalty area.
Protection of Young Trees.
Trees which are staked or otherwise identified or protected (e.g. by wrapping) and if such a tree interferes with a player’s stance or the area of his intended swing, the ball MUST be lifted, without penalty, and dropped in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 16 (Immovable Obstruction).
Ground Under Repair (GUR)
Relief is compulsory from all areas of the course marked GUR or so marked by white lines or signs.
Immovable Obstructions (Rule 16)
These include: (1) All artificially surfaced roads and paths on the course, including those covered with wood chips. All other paths and tracks are integral parts of the course. (2) White lined areas adjoining any immovable obstruction are part of the obstruction and not ground under repair. (3) Stone-filled drainage ditches or channels. (4) Sleepers, steps or wooden boards within bunkers.
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LOCAL RULES continued
Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Green
Relief from interference by an immovable obstruction may be taken under Rule 16. In addition, if a ball lies through the general playing area (through the green) and an immovable obstruction on or within two club- lengths of the putting green and within two club-lengths of the ball intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, the player MAY take relief as follows: (1) The ball may be lifted and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball lay that (a) is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids intervention and (c) is not in a penalty area or on a putting green. (2) The ball may be cleaned when lifted.
Aeration Holes & Drainage Slits
A ball that comes to rest in an aeration hole or drainage slits may be lifted without penalty and obtain relief as follows: (1) Through the Green - dropped as near to the point where the ball originally lay but not nearer the hole. (2) On the putting green - placed at the nearest spot that avoids the situation, not nearer the hole. (3) The ball may be cleaned when so lifted.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULE
Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – two strokes.
Distance-Measuring Devices (Rule 4.3a).
Unless otherwise stated a player may only obtain distance information by use of a distance measuring device. If, during a stipulated round a player uses a distance measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her shot (e.g. elevation changes, wind speed, etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 4-3.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 4.3a – DISQUALIFICATION
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MEN’S COMPETITION RULES
1 RULES OF GOLF
All competitions shall be played in accordance with the current edition of the ‘Rules of Golf, issued by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, augmented by the current Local Rules and Course Regulations, which relate at the time of play. Special attention is drawn to Rule 6.1, governing conditions under which each competition is played.
2 ENTRY QUALIFICATION.
(a) In order to qualify for all competitions players must have a WHS Handicap Index.
(b) Cards to obtain a new Handicap Index only. Submit scorecards of 54 holes (3x 18 holes, 6x 9 holes or any combination of 9 and 18 holes) to the Handicap Committee.
3 ENTRY FEES Entry fees must be paid to the Professional before the competition is played.
4 PLAYING (COURSE) HANDICAP ALLOWANCE Maximum Playing (Course) Handicap allowance will be as shown under the rules governing the individual competitions.
5 MATCH PLAY EVENTS The following will apply when arranging Match Play Events.
(a) Members, who are unable to play in any of the rounds, or the final, should not enter.
(b) There is a responsibility on both sides to arrange matches. The first round should be arranged as soon as convenient to both sides. These arrangements should be made as early as possible after the results of the previous round are known.
(c) Matches must be played on time. Extensions will not be permitted for course closures unless the closures are for an extended period.
(d) In the event of the sides failing to agree a time, the Committee will apply Rule 33.
(e) Matches should be played (or given) on or before the closing date. In the event of the winning name not having been shown on the sheet, by 8 a.m. on the day following the closing date, both sides shall be disqualified. If a player qualifies to play in the final of two or more matches, they must be played by the closing date on the individual competition sheet; any exception would require approval by the Competitions and Handicaps Committee.
(g) Players must write their telephone number on the sheet immediately. Failure to insert your telephone number or contact details may result in disqualification.
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MEN’S COMPETITION RULES
6 MEDAL OR STROKE PLAY EVENTS
All competitors MUST sign in at the Pro-Shop, gent’s locker room or members lounge or HowDidiDo before starting their round. All cards, including cards marked as ‘Nil Return’, must be returned at the end of each round with all hole scores recorded after ‘Nil Return’. Repeated failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from future competitions. All competitors are solely responsible for their personal score input on the terminal’s [PSI] or the HowDidiDo app.
7 TEES
(a) All competitions, must be played from the competition tees. Competitions must start from the first teeing ground, except that. with the agreement of all parties involved, rounds of the Captain’s Prize, Swindell’s Cup, Swindell’s Plate, Joe Sprott Trophy, Peckett Cup, Smith’s Trophy and Wilf Vincent Memorial Trophy may start from either the 1st or 10th tees. In the event of a tie, additional holes must start from the 1st tee irrespective of the tee from which the match started. (b) Members playing in Grimsby Golf Club Official Competitions must be given priority. (c) Exceptions to the above maybe permitted by prior arrangements with the Handicaps’ Committee.
8 HONOUR
The first named in the draw shall have the honour on the first teeing ground. In the absence of a draw, the honour shall be decided by lot. (Rule 10.1 Match Play, Rule 10.2 Stroke Play.)
9 TIES
HANDICAP MATCH PLAY COMPETITIONS
In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
SCRATCH MATCH PLAY COMPETITIONS
Play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached. Any agreed break in play must be resumed at the place where play was discontinued.
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COMPETITION RULES
10 STARTING TIMES.
Competitions entry will be via the BRS online facility, or the Professionals shop, and are permitted 3 weeks before the competition date. Tee times not taken seven days prior to the competition may be booked for casual golf providing a similar game format to the competition is played.
11 IN THE EVENT OF A TIE IN COMPETITIONS.
Winners will be decided as per Congu rules on: (except in stated competitions)
a) Back 9 b) Back 6 c) Back 3 d) Back 1 e) Front 9 f) Front 6 g) Front 3 h) Front 1
12 DISPUTES – Match play Competitions
A sub-committee from the handicap and competitions committee will adjudicate and their decision will be final.
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CLOSING DATES FOR 2021 COMPETITIONS
Entries for all the knockouts – Contactless - via the Pro-shop.
MATCHPLAY KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS Captains Prize, Swindell’s Cup & Wilf Vincent Trophy 6.00pm Sunday 14th March 2021 Dates for all knockout rounds and Gilbey Cup to be added.
Swindell’s Cup - For those members who enter this singles knock-out and who are defeated in the provisional or first round, they have the option to compete in the Swindell’s plate. A list will be posted in the Clubhouse.
Joe Sprott Trophy, Peckett Cup, Smith’s Trophy 12 noon Sunday March 28th 2021
Club Championship & Stephen Cup 6.00pm Wednesday 28th July 2021
The final dates of knockout Rounds to be played for each individual competition are displayed on each Competition Match Draw Sheet.
Closing Dates for Rounds in HEMINGWAY TROPHY Bloomer Cup Qualifier for Top 16 Pairs – Drawn Monday12th April All rounds to be decided by the committee, with the final being completed by Sunday 26th September 2021.
ALL FINALS MUST BE PLAYED BY SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
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MATCHPLAY COMPETITION RULES 2021
The following process must be adhered to when arranging matches with opponents.
Both teams or individuals are responsibility for contacting their opponents to agree date & time arrangements for the match. Contact details of all participants must be added to the master draw sheet for each relevant competition in the gent’s locker room.
Contact with opponents must be made as soon as possible and no later than seven (7) days prior to the Round cut-off date for the match.
The winning individual/team must update the knockout sheet immediately the match is completed, delays may result in disqualification.
The H&C Match play sub-committee must be informed seven (7) days before the cut-off date for the match if there is a problem playing a game. The H&C sub- committee will have the final say on adjudication on any issue.
The H&C Match play sub-committee will comprise of:
Steve Dobbs - 07525 199218 Garry Hawkins - 07969 817041 Trevor Broughton - 07598 181006
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COURSE REGULATIONS
1 PREFACE
These Regulations may be temporarily amended, or additions made, if unusual conditions arise. All changes will be published on BRS/notice boards and will apply only during the period of the unusual conditions.
2 COMPETITIONS TEES
Competition Tees must be used when playing recognised Club Competitions or official Club matches, Competition tees must not be used at other times, except by special permission via the club professional.
3 BUNKERS, GREENS AND DIVOTS
In order to maintain the course in the best possible playing condition, it is imperative that bunkers are properly raked, using the rakes provided, pitch marks on the greens are properly repaired and divots are replaced. Players are expected to comply with this requirement. If other players are seen to fail to comply, it should be brought to their attention. At all times rakes should be left in the bunkers on the rake supports. Rake supports in bunkers are classed as movable obstructions. Please proceed under rule 24-1.
4 PRACTISING
A player may practice on the Course, provided he does not interfere with other players and does not use more than two balls. In all matches the Rules of Golf concerning practising apply.
5 PRACTICE GROUND
(a) Only wooden clubs, or their equivalent, are permitted to be used on the raised areas. Tee pegs must always be used on these areas. (b) Practice with other iron clubs and fairway woods, should be from the areas in front of the raised tees. It is dangerous to practice in the middle of the practice ground and this should be avoided. (c) To avoid confusion, it is recommended that practice balls be marked for identification. (d) Members are requested to give priority to official junior coaching sessions. (e) Courtesy and consideration should be given to other users of the practice ground, especially those practising for specific competitions and also to allow teaching by the Professional.
6 PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN
This area is to be used for putting and for running chip shots and played from the side of the putting green. A special area in the practice ground and adjacent to the putting green has been set aside for practising pitching shots. Pitching is not allowed on the putting green.
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COURSE REGULATIONS-cont.
7 WINTER RULES
When ‘placing’ is permitted notices will be exhibited. At such times a ball lying in the general area maybe moved, or, may be lifted, cleaned and placed (as per the local rule at the time), of where it originally lay, but not closer to the hole. After the ball has been so moved or placed, it is in play and shall not be re-lifted.
Penalty for breach of Local Rule. Match Play - Loss of hole. Stroke Play - 2 Strokes.
‘Closely mown’ is defined as any area of the course cut to fairway length or shorter and includes mown paths through the rough. It does not include rough, semi-rough and greens.
Winter rules may be modified to allow for the weather or the course conditions. Notices will be exhibited informing members of the changes.
8 GREEN - CLOSED TO PREVENT DAMAGE
When weather conditions are such that damage may be caused to the greens, they will be closed and temporary greens brought into use. Notices will be displayed.
A notice will be displayed to show when the practice putting green is not to be used.
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PLAYING (COURSE) HANDICAPPING ALLOWANCES
1 ALLOCATION AND ADMINISTRATION
All Handicap(s), and the administration thereof, shall be in accordance with WHS CONGU rules and guidance.
2 MANDATORY HANDICAP ALLOWANCES
Match Play
Singles 100% of Playing (Course) Handicap. Pairs 90% of Playing (Course) Handicap. Foursomes 50% of combined Playing (Course) Handicap(s).
Bogey or Par Competitions Singles 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. Pairs 90% of Playing (Course) Handicap.
Stroke Play Singles 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. Pairs 85% of Playing (Course) Handicap. Foursomes 50% of combined Playing (Course) Handicap(s).
Stableford Competitions Singles 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. Foursomes 50% of combined Playing (Course) Handicap(s). Pairs 85% of Playing (Course) Handicap.
Greensomes Stroke play - 60% low handicap + 40% of Playing (Course) Handicap(s).
Texas Scramble
a) Scramble (4 players) 25%/20%/15%/10% from lowest to highest handicap, all handicaps are the added together. b) Scramble (3 players) 35%/20%/10% from lowest to highest handicap, all handicaps are the added together. c) Scramble (2 players) 35%/15% from lowest to highest handicap, all handicaps are the added together.
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COMPETITIONS INDEX
Page No’ Am-Am’s 15 Angora Cup 16 Baskcomb Doughty Trophy 17 Binbrook Trophy 18 Bloomer Cup 19 Bradley Bowl 20 Captain’s Cup 21 Captain’s Prize 22 Chairman’s Cup 23 Club Championship 24 Club House Trophy 25 Coutts Salver 26 Curry Cup 27 Doughty Claret Jug 28 Gilbey Cup (Warner Cup Qualifier) 29 Hemingway Foursomes 30 Hospital Cup 31 Joe Sprott Trophy 32 Letten Cup 33 Medal Trophy 34 Men’s Invitation Day 35 Monthly Medals and Joale Trophies 36 Naval Trophy 37 Navy Cup 38 Peckett Cup 39 Power Play Disco Trophy 40 Professionals Putter 41 Ron Thomas Trophy 42 Rotherham Cup 43 Senior Championship 44 Smith’s Trophy 45 Stephen Cup 46 Swindell’s Cup 47 Swindell’s Plate 48 Turkey Trot 49 Veterans Vase 50 Warner Cup (Gilbey Cup Qualifier) 51 White Cup 52 Wilf Vincent Memorial Trophy 53
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AM - AM’S
TYPE 18 Hole Better Ball Stableford,
STROKES 85% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance, or, as specified in individual competitions by the Competitions Committee. Question allowance with V1.
TEES Tees of the day
CONDITIONS 1 To be played in teams of either two, three or four players. 2 The best net scores to count at each hole. The number of players in each team whose score will count, will be decided for each competition.
VOUCHERS Will be awarded to teams in 1st; 2nd and 3rd places as a minimum. Additional Vouchers may be given to other players at the discretion of the Competitions Committee. The value of all vouchers will be related to the number of entrants in the individual competitions.
NOTES 1 Played during the winter months. 2 Arrange own partners and starting times. 3 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index and are in a team which comprises of at least two adult members.
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ANGORA CUP
TYPE 18 Hole Stroke/Medal Play (individual)
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap Allowance.
TEES Competition.
CONDITIONS Restricted to members with a Playing (Course) Handicap of 19 to 54 inclusive.
PRIZES Winner: Angora Cup. Glassware/Voucher
Runner up: Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting time 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index.
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BASKCOMB DOUGHTY (MIXED) TROPHY
TYPE Texas Scramble Medal, teams of four, enter in pairs (teams will be drawn). Open to all gentlemen and ladies with WHS Handicap Index.
STROKES Playing (Course) Handicap allowance 25%, 20%, 15% and 10% from the lowest to the highest handicap, all handicaps are to be added together.
TEES Gents to play from the white tees, ladies from the red tees.
CONDITIONS Members may enter in pairs via the entry sheet in the club foyer. Players must have 4 drives selected and indicated on the card. If a ball is selected in the rough then the other players must DROP the ball as close to the original position as possible. All other shots will be placed not nearer to the hole and within 6” of the original position of the selected ball. The player whose ball is selected having got to the green shall be the first player to putt.
PRIZES Winners: Trophy. Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
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BINBROOK TROPHY
TYPE 18 Hole Better ball Pairs Stableford.
STROKES 85% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES Competition.
PRIZES Winners: Binbrook Trophy; Glassware/Vouchers
Runner up: Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIOR Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must pair with adult).
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BLOOMER CUP
TYPE 18 Hole foursomes (Pairs Stableford)
STROKES 50% of the combined Playing (Course) Handicap.
TEES Competition.
PRIZES Winners: Bloomer Cup, Glassware/Vouchers
Runner up: Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own partners, competitors and starting times. 2 Players must decide prior to play, who takes the odd or even drives from tee. 3 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must pair with adult).
The best 16 scores in this competition are eligible for the Hemingway Foursomes match play knockout. Players must state before play that they wish to participate in the Hemmingway.
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BRADLEY BOWL
TYPE Pairs 18 Hole Mixed Betterball Stableford.
STROKES 85% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES Men Competition.
Ladies Red.
CONDITIONS Strokes to be taken and scores calculated from either the Men’s or Ladies cards. 6 Ladies and 6 Men’s scores to be taken and marked on the score card and 6 from either player.
PRIZES Winners: Bradley Bowl, Glassware/Vouchers
Runner up: Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Members may enter in pairs via the entry sheet in the club foyer. A draw will be made for starting times. The Committee will endeavour to find a partner for a lady, or a Gent, wishing to enter as a single. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must pair with adult).
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CAPTAIN’S CUP
TYPE As decided by the Captain, (2021 Individual Stapleford)
STROKES Full Playing (Course) Handicap Allowance.
TEES Decided by the Captain.
CONDITIONS Decided by the Captain.
PRIZES Captains Cup to the winner and other prizes as decided by the Captain on the day paid for out of entry fees.
NOTES 1 Played on Captain’s Day. 2 Entries at discretion of Captain. 3 Any member or their representative not attending the prize giving will see the value of their prize donated to the Captains’ Charity.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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CAPTAIN’S PRIZE
TYPE Pairs Foursomes Match Play Knock Out Competition.
STROKES 50% of the combined Playing (Course) Handicap. Full difference. .
TEES Competition
PRIZES As donated by the Captain.
NOTES 1. There will be a draw for playing partners. In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must pair with adult).
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CHAIRMAN’S CUP
TYPE Individual Stroke play, over 36 holes best two cards over three rounds.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap Allowance.
TEES Competition.
PRIZES Winner: Chairman’s Cup Glassware/Voucher
Runner up: J Cutting Tray Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 2 In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
TYPE Individual 36 Hole Stroke Play.
STROKES Scratch
TEES White - (two tee start).
CONDITIONS Entry is limited to 66 competitors, played as 36 holes over one day, with 1 – 18 Handicap(s) automatically qualifying and the higher handicappers at the committee’s discretion. Playing partners in the Competition will be arranged by the Committee, taking into account the Handicap(s) of the players.
PRIZES Winner: Championship Trophy, Glassware/Vouchers Runner-up: Mike Lee Salver, Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
VOUCHERS Best A.M. Gross Best P.M. Gross
NOTES 1 Run concurrently with Stephen Cup. 2 No player may win more than one prize in this competition (Club Championship). 3 In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached. 4 Where there is a tie for any other prize, the prize will be shared. 5 Buggies are allowed. 6 Any member or their representative not attending the prize giving will see the value of their prize donated to the Captains’ Charity.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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CLUB HOUSE TROPHY
TYPE 18 Hole Pairs Better Ball Stableford, Men off Men’s card. Ladies off Ladies card.
STROKES 85% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES YELLOW & RED
CONDITIONS Any combination of players including Ladies.
PRIZES Winners: Club House print each or Glassware/Vouchers.
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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COUTTS SALVER
TYPE Gents Betterball pairs Strokeplay.
STROKES 85% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES Competition.
PRIZES Winners: Coutts Trophy Glassware/Vouchers.
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1. Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 2. Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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CURRY CUP
TYPE Individual 18 Hole Stroke Play.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap Allowance.
TEES Competition.
CONDITIONS Entrants must be aged 60 years or over on the date of the competition.
PRIZES Winner: Curry Cup, Glassware/Vouchers Runner Up: Glassware/Vouchers
Over 70 Veterans Vase, Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1. Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 2. No player may win more than one nett prize. 3. Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet. 4. Played in conjunction with the Senior Championship and is more prestigious than the Veterans Vase when allocating winners.
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DOUGHTY CLARET JUG.
TYPE AM – AM four man team. Stroke Play.
STROKES 85% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES Competition.
CONDITIONS 2 scores to count on each hole except holes 3, 4, 5 and 12, 13, 14 at which 3 scores will count and hole 18 all 4 scores to count.
PRIZES Winners: Claret Jug Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1. Arrange own partners and playing times 2. Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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GILBEY CUP (Warner Cup Qualifier)
TYPE This a match play knockout event, and to qualify members must finish in the top 16 of the Warner Cup competition.
STROKES Full difference is the allowance.
TEES White
CONDITIONS 1. Rounds in the knockout must be completed by the dates set by the Handicap Committee which will normally be over a period of one month.
2. The final will be over 36 holes and played on a Sunday.
3. It is anticipated that the club Vice-Captain will referee the AM round with the club Captain will referee the final PM round.
PRIZES Winner: Gilbey Cup Glassware/voucher Runner up: Malcolm Smith Salver Glassware/voucher
NOTES - 1. There will be a draw for knockout matches at the end of the qualifying round. 2. Members wishing to participate in the knockout stages should state on their scorecard, their intention to play in the Gilbey Cup. 3. There is no extra charge for entry. 4. The Gilbey Cup will be presented on the day of the final and at Presentation evening. 5. In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
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HEMINGWAY FOURSOMES
TYPE Qualifying Round: To be played in conjunction with the Bloomer Cup. The best 16 scores in the Bloomer Cup will qualify for foursome knockout match play. Entry fee for the Hemingway competition must paid before playing Bloomer Cup.
Final Round 36 Holes foursomes match.
STROKE 50% of the combined Playing (Course) Handicap, full difference.
TEES Competition.
CONDITIONS Rounds in the knockout must be completed by the dates stipulated by the committee.
PRIZES Winner Hemingway Trophy, Glassware/Vouchers
Runners-up Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting times for qualifying round. 2 There will be a draw for play-off matches for partners, following the qualifying round of the Bloomer Cup. 3 In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached. 4 Winners will qualify for the Daily Mail Foursomes the following year.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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HOSPITAL CUP
Type Texas Scramble Medal, team of four. Open to all gentlemen, ladies and juniors.
TEES Competition.
STROKES Playing (Course) Handicap allowance 25%, 20%, 15% and 10% from the lowest to the highest, all handicaps are then added together.
CONDITIONS Players must have 4 drives selected and indicated on the card. If a ball is selected in the rough then the other players must DROP the ball as close to the original position as possible. All other shots will be placed not nearer to the hole and within 6” of the original position of the selected ball. The player whose ball is selected having got to the green shall be the first player to putt.
PRIZES Winners: Hospital Cup. Glassware/Vouchers Runners up: Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee. .
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting time 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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JOE SPROTT TROPHY
TYPE Individual Match Play Knockout Competition.
Final: 36 Holes.
STROKES Scratch.
TEES Competition.
CONDITIONS Only players having a Playing (Course) Handicap of 15 or below are eligible to compete.
PRIZES Winner: Joe Sprott Trophy Glassware/Voucher
Runner-Up: Ivan Coo Salver Glassware/Voucher
NOTES 1 There will be a draw for matches. 2 In the event of a tie after 18 holes in any round, or 36 holes in the final, the winner will be decided by sudden death play-off to start on the first hole. 3 Players must have a Handicap Index on the closing day for entries. 4 Buggies are allowed.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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LETTEN CUP
TYPE Individual 18 holes stroke play.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES Competition
CONDITIONS Open to members with a minimum of three years full membership who have not won a Grimsby Golf Club Men’s individual competition.
PRIZES Winner: Letten Trophy Glassware/Voucher
Runner up: Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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MEDAL TROPHY
TYPE Individual 18 Hole stroke play.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES Competition.
CONDITIONS Qualifiers are the Monthly Medal & Midweek Medal winners from each Division during the current year.
PRIZES Winner: Medal Trophy, Glassware/Voucher Runner-up: Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 There will be a draw for playing partners and starting times. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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MEN’S INVITATION DAY
TYPE Pairs 18 Hole better ball, Stableford.
STROKES 85% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
CONDITIONS Open to all guests of Grimsby Golf Club Members, however only players with an official WHS Handicap Index will be allowed to win a prize. Handicap(s) Index’s will be checked on HowDidiDo.
TEES White.
PRIZES A selection of prizes. The number to be decided by the Committee in respect of the competition.
NOTES 1 Guests by invitation only. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
SPECIAL NOTE. Start sheet will go up six weeks prior to the Invitation Day.
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MONTHLY MEDALS & MIDWEEK MEDALS Incorporating the Joale Trophies.
TYPE Individual 18 Holes Stroke Play.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES White.
CONDITIONS There will be three prize divisions as follows:
Division 1 Scratch to 13 Division 2 14-20 Division 3 21-54
PRIZES Vouchers for the winners of each division on the day.
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Monthly and Midweek medals are booked through the BRS. 2 Winners of Monthly and Midweek Medal Divisions are eligible for the Medal Trophy Final. 3 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet. 4 August monthly medal qualifies for the Joale Trophies, best gross & best nett scores. 5 Joale Trophies and Vouchers presented on presentation evening.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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NAVAL TROPHY
TYPE Individual 18 Hole Stableford
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES White
PRIZES Winner: Naval Trophy. Glassware/Voucher Runner up: Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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NAVY CUP
TYPE Individual 18 hole par / bogey competition.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES White
CONDITIONS This is a qualifying competition for handicap purposes. A completed medal card must be submitted including actual scores on each hole.
PRIZES Winner. Navy Cup. Glassware/Voucher Runner-up Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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PECKETT CUP
TYPE Pairs mixed foursomes-knockout.
STROKES 50% of combined Playing (Course) Handicap, maximum allowance of 36 for ladies. 3 courtesy shots for the ladies to be added before half aggregate calculation. Strokes to be taken from the Men’s Card. (maximum handicap allowance 28 for men)
TEES Men White. Ladies Red.
CONDITIONS Players must have a WHS Handicap Index.
PRIZES Winners: Peckett Cup Men. Glassware Ladies Glassware
Runners up: Salver Men Glassware Ladies Glassware
Vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES The following combinations are eligible:
a) Husband and Wife b) Father, Daughter/Granddaughter c) Mother, Son/Grandson d) Brother and Sister. e) All entrants must be members of Grimsby Golf Club. f) Co-habiting couples. g) In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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POWERPLAY DISCO TROPHY
TYPE 18 Hole Pairs Better Ball Stableford
STROKES 85% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES White.
CONDITIONS Players must have a WHS Handicap Index.
PRIZES Winners: Trophy Glassware/Vouchers Runners up: Glassware/Vouchers
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 2 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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PROFESSIONALS PUTTER
TYPE Men’s competition as per Professionals specification.
STROKES As per WHS Congu guideline’s.
TEES Decided by the Professional.
CONDITIONS Decided by the Professional.
PRIZES Winners: Pro’s Putter. Glassware/Vouchers No glassware currently.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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RON THOMAS TROPHY
TYPE Individual 36 hole (best nett) stroke play over two weekends.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance, maximum allowance 28.
TEES White.
CONDITIONS Played on a Saturday over two consecutive weekends. The appropriate cut will be arrived at, by the committee following the completion of the first round. (approximately 30 players).
HANDICAPS Will be adjusted as per WHS Congu rules.
PRIZES Winners (best nett): Trophy Glassware/Voucher Runners up (best nett): Salver Glassware/Voucher
VOUCHERS Best gross over 36 holes Best nett 1st round Best nett 2nd round Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 In the event of a tie for first place, after 36 holes, there will be a sudden death play-off from the first tee. 2 Apart from the trophy, no player will receive more than one prize. 3 First round entrants will be able to book on BRS and pay on the day of play. All players making the cut will be off the first tee starting at 8am on the following weekend, with the highest scores going off first and the first round leaders last. 4 Buggies are allowed on both days.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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ROTHERHAM CUP
TYPE 18 Holes mixed Greensomes Medal Flag Competition played off Ladies card.
STROKES Playing (Course) Handicap Allowance - 60% of Lower handicap, + 40% of the higher handicap.
TEES Men: White. Ladies: Red.
CONDITIONS 1 A card must be submitted covering all holes played 2 Entry to be made in mixed pairs. 3 Flag to be placed in the ground where the ball comes to rest after the last stroke has been played. 4 In the event of players playing holes beyond the 18th hole, play will be from the 1st tee. 5 All players to start at 1st hole.
PRIZES Winners: Rotherham Cup Men. Glassware/Vouchers Ladies Glassware/Vouchers . Runners up: Men. Glassware/Vouchers Ladies. Glassware/Vouchers
NOTES 1 Members may enter in pairs via the entry sheet in the club foyer. 2 The Committee will endeavour to find a partner for a lady, or a Gent, wishing to enter as a single. 3 6 Ladies and 6 Men’s drives to be taken and marked on the score card and 6 from either player. 4 Greensomes Strokeplay until the partnership have played the number of strokes equal to the ladies par of the course.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
TYPE Individual 18 Hole Stroke Play.
STROKES Scratch.
TEES White.
CONDITIONS Entrants must be aged 55 or over on the date of the Competition.
PRIZES Winner: Championship Trophy, Glassware/Voucher
Runner-up: Salver Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 To be played in conjunction with the Curry Cup and Veterans Vase. 2 Arrange own playing partners and starting time 3 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
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SMITH’S TROPHY
TYPE Pairs better ball Match Play knock out Competition.
STROKES Allowance 90% of Playing (Course) Handicap. Full difference between the allowed Handicap(s) of the players taken from the lowest handicapped player. Played off the men’s card with ladies getting 3 additional shots to be added before the 90% difference is calculated.
TEES Men White. Ladies Red.
CONDITIONS Players must have a WHS Handicap Index on the closing day for entries.
PRIZES Winners: Trophy, Glassware/Vouchers
Runners-up: Salver, Glassware/Vouchers
NOTES 1 Choose own partner and enter as a team. 2 Any mixed combination. 3 There will be a draw for matches. 4 In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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STEPHEN CUP
TYPE Individual 36 hole stroke play
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance, maximum allowance 28.
TEES White - (two tee start).
PRIZES Winner: Stephen Cup, Glassware/Voucher Runner-up Stephen Cup [small], Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
VOUCHERS Best Nett A.M. Best Nett P.M.
NOTES 1 To be run concurrently with the Club Championship. 2 Arrangements for playing partners and starting times will be made in conjunction with the Club Championship. 3 No player may win more than one prize in this competition (Stephen Cup). 4 Entry is limited to 66 contestants, as defined in Club Championship previously. 5 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet. 6 Buggies are allowed.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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SWINDELLS CUP
TYPE Individual - Match Play knock out competition.
STROKES Maximum Playing (Course) Handicap allowance 28. Full Playing (Course) Handicap difference between the allowed Handicap(s) of the two players.
TEES White.
PRIZES Winner: Swindell’s Cup. Glassware/Voucher Runner-up: Salver Glassware/Voucher
NOTES 1 There will be a draw for matches. 2 In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached. 3 Member’s with a higher handicap of 28 are allowed to participate but will only receive a course playing handicap of 28 strokes.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index.
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SWINDELLS PLATE
TYPE Individual Match Play knock out competition.
STROKES Maximum Playing (Course) Handicap allowance 28. Full handicap difference between the Handicap(s) of the two players.
TEES White.
CONDITIONS Optional to all competitors who have been knocked out of the preliminary, first or second round of the Swindell’s Cup. Additional rounds may be allocated dependant on entry numbers.
PRIZES Winner: Swindell’s Plate, Glassware/Voucher . Runner-up: Salver. Glassware/Voucher
NOTES 1 There will be a draw for matches. 2 In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index.
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TURKEY TROT
TYPE Pairs better ball, Stableford.
STROKES 85% of full Playing (Course) Handicap allowed.
TEES Tees of the day
CONDITIONS 1 There are two competitions played over one weekend. Sat all day, Sun morning. 2 Arrange own partners, booking on BRS. 3 Players may enter both days, on payment of the appropriate entry fees, but with different playing partners. 4 Latest tee time on the Sunday, 9.30am. 5 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
PRIZES Saturday Winners, Meat, Pro Shop or Club Vouchers. Value set when entry numbers are known.
Sunday Winners, Meat or Pro Shop or Club Vouchers. Value set when entry numbers are known.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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VETERANS VASE
TYPE Individual 18 Hole Stroke Play.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap allowance.
TEES White.
CONDITIONS Entrants must be 70 years of age or over on the date of the competition
PRIZES Winner: Veterans Vase. Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Played in conjunction with the Curry Cup on Senior Championship Day. 2 No player may win more than one nett prize. 3 Arrange own playing partners and starting times. 4 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
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WARNER CUP
TYPE Individual 18 Hole Stroke Medal Play.
STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap Allowance.
TEES White
PRIZES Winner: Warner Cup Glassware/Voucher
Runner up: Glassware/Voucher
Other vouchers may be awarded on the day of the competition
CONDITIONS 1 The Warner Cup which is an individual 18-hole stroke play competition is the qualifying competition to enter the Gilbey Cup. 2 The best 16 scores (from those members wishing to participate) qualify for the Gilbey Cup which is a knockout stroke play competition. 3 For further information please refer to Gilbey Cup conditions.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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WHITE CUP
TYPE Pairs 18 hole Greensomes Mixed Stableford. Played off the men’s card.
STROKES Playing (Course) Handicap Allowance - 60% of Lower handicap, + 40% of the higher handicap. Ladies will receive 3 extra shots per Congu rules appendix “O”, (difference between SSI ratings for tees). Shots to be added prior to adjustment.
TEES Men: White Ladies: Red
CONDITIONS Strokes to be taken and scores calculated from the Men’s cards. 6 ladies and 6 men’s scores to be taken and marked on the score card and 6 from either player.
PRIZES Winners: White Cup Glassware/Vouchers. . Runners-up: Glassware/Vouchers. .
Vouchers may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
NOTES 1 Members may enter in pairs via the entry sheet in the club foyer. 2 The Committee will endeavour to find a partner for a lady, or a Gent, wishing to enter as a single. 3 Countback rules to apply as described in the booklet.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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WILF VINCENT MEMORIAL TROPHY
TYPE Pairs better ball Match Play knock out Competition.
STROKES Maximum Playing (Course) Handicap allowance 28. Allowance 90% of Playing (Course) Handicap. Full difference between the Handicap(s) of the players taken from the lowest handicapped player.
TEES White.
PRIZES Winners: Trophy, Glassware/Vouchers
Runners-Up: Salver. Glassware/Vouchers
NOTES 1 Choose own partner and enter as a pair. 2 There will be a draw for matches. 3 In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death, starting at the first hole until a decision is reached. 4 Member’s with a higher handicap of 28 are allowed to participate but will only receive a course playing handicap of 28 strokes.
JUNIORS Eligible with a WHS Handicap Index, (must be accompanied by an adult).
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JUNIOR SECTION
ALEX WILKINSON SHIELD
TYPE Individual stableford play, over 36 holes best two cards over three rounds STROKES 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. TEES Yellow NOTES In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
ALEX WILKINSON SHIELD (LITTLE IMPS)
TYPE Restricted Course suitable for younger juniors STROKES 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. TEES Junior NOTES Juniors with no Handicap Index are allowed to enter. Handicap Index is allocated on day to each junior by the professional based ability level.
COMMITMENT TO JUNIORS
TYPE Awarded to the junior who has attended the most junior events/activities STROKES N/A TEES N/A NOTES It is advised that winner should not receive the Etiquette Trophy as well.
COUTTS SALVER
TYPE Awarded to the Junior Captain for that playing season. STROKES N/A TEES N/A
ERIC SHARPE TROPHY
TYPE Individual 18 Holes Stroke Play STROKES Scratch TEES White NOTES Played alongside the Joe McVeigh Trophy. Both trophies can be won by the same player however, 1st place vouchers for both events cannot be awarded to the same person. In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
ETIQUETTE Trophy
TYPE Awarded to the best behaved or best representative of junior section. STROKES N/A TEES N/A
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JUNIOR SECTION-cont.
HAROLD GIBSON Trophy
TYPE Individual 18 Hole Par/Bogey Competition STROKES 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. TEES Yellow CONDITIONS This is a qualifying competition for handicap purposes. A completed medal card must be submitted including actual scores on each hole.
HEWITT TROPHY
TYPE Individual 18 Holes Medal Play STROKES 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. TEES Yellow NOTES Played alongside the Junior Championship Trophy. Both trophies cannot be won by the same person and 1st place vouchers for both events cannot be awarded to the same person.
JOE MCVEIGH TROPHY
TYPE Individual 18 Holes Medal Play STROKES 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. TEES White NOTES Played alongside the Eric Sharpe Trophy. Both trophies can be won by the same player however, 1st place vouchers for both events cannot be awarded to the same person.
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (SAAB HUMBERSIDE TROPHY)
TYPE Individual 18 Holes Stroke Play STROKES 95% of Playing (Course) Handicap. TEES White NOTES Played alongside the Hewitt Trophy. Both trophies cannot be won by the same person and 1st place vouchers for both events cannot be awarded to the same person. In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
MAX HOLMES MEMORIAL CUP
TYPE Order of Merit STROKES N/A TEES N/A NOTES Points will be based on voucher values awarded in each competition. Competitions that will count towards the Order of Merit are as follows: Alex Wilkinson Shield R1-R3, Harold Gibson Trophy, Hewitt Trophy, Junior Champs, Mary Hood Trophy, Ruth Cunningham Shield and Tony Marchant Trophy.
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JUNIOR SECTION-cont.
MARY HOOD TROPHY
TYPE Individual Match Play knock out competition STROKES 100% difference between the allowed Playing (Course) Handicap(s) of the two players TEES Yellow NOTES There will be a draw for matches. In the event of a tie, play off shall be over single holes, resulting in sudden death starting at the first hole until a decision is reached.
MOST IMPROVED (13 & OVER)
TYPE Awarded to the most improved junior over a playing season. CONDITIONS Junior must be aged 13 or more on the 1st January at the beginning of the playing season. Improvement is based on their starting and end Handicap(s) which will give the calculation on how much they have improved over the playing season.
MOST IMPROVED (UNDER 13S)
TYPE Awarded to the most improved junior over a playing season. CONDITIONS Junior must be aged under 13 on the 1st January at the beginning of the playing season. The prize is determined by Professional based on observation over the playing season.
RUTH CUNNINGHAM SHIELD
TYPE Individual 9 Hole Medal Play STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap TEES Yellow NOTES Juniors without Playing (Course) Handicap are allowed to enter this event and will play from the red tees. The Professional will allocate them a Handicap Index based on ability.
TONY MARCHANT TROPHY
TYPE Individual 18 Holes Stableford Play STROKES 95% Playing (Course) Handicap TEES Yellow
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