Competition Rules
MATCH RULES
Matches to be played on the dates and at the times stated on the competition start or entry sheets and in accordance with the Rules of Golf and Local Rules.
In the event of a dispute: -
• If the match has an appointed referee, his ruling shall be final (Rule 34-2)
• If there is no referee Rule 2-5 will apply
Unless otherwise stated for a particular competition, all matches to be played off the ‘White Tees’ for men and ‘Red Tees’ for ladies.
The above rules are to be read in conjunction with the rules governing specific competitions (i.e. Godde, Thistle, Winter League etc.). In the event of a conflict the specific competition rules will apply.
WINTER LEAGUE 2009/2010FORMAT
Better ball match play, ¾ handicap difference. Medal Tees to be used throughout.
Handicap Limit 24 (Players with a higher handicap may play but will only receive a handicap allowance of 24).
Saturday, 16 holes (holes 3 & 4 omitted) for league matches and 18 holes for semi-final and final.
Sunday 18 holes throughout.
Starting tees are 1 and 11.
3 points for a win, 1 point for a half, 0 points for a loss.
In the event that not all rounds are played the average points scored per game played will be used to decide the final league placings.
On both Saturday and Sunday the top team from each league plus best runner up to contest the semi-finals (by draw).
When teams are tied for a semi-final place the team with the most games won is to progress. In the event that the teams have the same number of wins their record against the other team(s) will be used to decide which team qualifies.
If this fails to produce a winner then a count back of the points scored will be used to determine a winner starting with the last game played.
STARTING TIMES
Matches must be played on the designated date and started during the reserved tee time.
Failure to comply with the above results in loss of match.
If neither team can play then both receive 0 points.
SUBSTITUTES
One substitute per team per week is allowed. The substitute must partner one of the original team members.
A substitute may only represent a team once during the competition.
On Sundays a substitute may not be a player who plays in that division.
Any team fielding a substitute starts the match 1 hole down.
Substitutes are not permitted in semi-finals or finals.
POSTPONEMENTS
Postponements relate only to the leagues as a whole.
Matches postponed due to bad weather will, whenever possible, be played the following week. However, the Handicaps & Competitions Sub-Committee will determine if sufficient time exists to complete the winter leagues and whether one or more rounds should be cancelled. If a round is cancelled then matches will be void, each team receiving 0 points.
Matches which can not be completed due to bad weather – void each team receiving 1 point.
PLAY OFF STAGES
Teams involved in semi-finals or finals are to arrange matches within two weekends (14 days) of the completion of all previous round matches. If agreement cannot be reached the Handicaps and Competitions Sub-Committee will instruct on the date the match is to be played.
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COMPETITION ENTRIES
Competition start or entry sheets will normally be available in the Proshop 3 weeks before the date of the competition.
Competition entry fees MUST be paid prior to a member playing in the competition. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Members may amend/cancel bookings, without penalty, up to ‘TWO DAYS BEFORE’ a competition.
Members who cancel their booking ‘ON THE DAY PRIOR TO OR ON THE DAY’ of the competition will still be required to pay the competition entry fee.
Members who cancel their booking on the day of the competition without a valid reason for not playing, or do not turn up on the day, will be required to pay the entry fee and will also receive a letter reminding them that a second such breach during the season will result in them being banned from all one-day club competitions for 28 days.
The Handicaps & Competitions Sub-Committee will decide whether a reason is valid. Being unaware that their name has been entered for a competition will not constitute a valid reason.
SCORECARDS
Players failing to sign their cards, signing for an incorrect handicap or a lower than actual score, will be disqualified.
Completed scorecards must be returned to the Handicaps & Competitions Sub-Committee as soon as possible via the collection box.
For all qualifying competitions players are requested to enter their scores into the computer.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES
For official competitions where prizes are awarded on the day, Lutterworth Golf Club members winning prizes are expected to attend the presentation or arrange for the prize to be collected on their behalf.
QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS AND HANDICAPS
The Handicaps & Competitions Sub-Committee will determine whether a competition will be a ‘Qualifying’ competition prior to the start of play. They may change the status of a competition at any time prior to the start of play, dependent on the state of the course.
The Handicaps & Competitions Sub-Committee will update handicaps for qualifying competitions, supplementary scores and away results as soon as reasonably practical.
Where a player is sure that a result from a competition not yet assessed for handicap purposes will change his handicap then he should adjust his handicap accordingly. In the case of uncertainty his published handicap should be used.
SUSPENSION OF PLAY DURING COMPETITIONS
A player has the right to stop play if he believes there is danger from lightning. Rule 6-8a applies.
The Committee may decide to suspend play due to lightning or other adverse weather conditions as follows: -
1. Suspension of play for a dangerous situation will be signalled by ONE LONG klaxon blast. If the players in a match or group are between the play of two holes, they must not resume play until the committee has ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they must discontinue play immediately. Failure to comply could result in disqualification. Rule 6-8b.
2. Suspension for other reasons – THREE consecutive klaxon blasts, repeated.
3. Resumption of play will be signalled by TWO SHORT klaxon blasts, repeated.
In the event that a competition is suspended it may be resumed at a later time if, in the opinion of the Committee, there is time for all players to complete their round. If however the competition cannot be resumed at a later time then the following will apply: -
• If more than 50% of the field have completed their round the competition result will be decided from those who have completed their round. Those who have not completed will be refunded their entrance fee and the prize fund adjusted accordingly.
• If less than 50% of the field have completed their round the competition will be abandoned. The Handicaps & Competitions Sub-Committee will determine whether the competition will be replayed at a later date and, if so, a new competition sheet will be used.
Notwithstanding the above, the Handicaps & Competitions Sub-Committee and/or the professional will use their best judgement and take the action that is most appropriate in the prevailing circumstances.
Competitions and Handicaps Sub-Committee 22/03/10
