Cheshire County Ladies Golf Association
Conditions of the Competitions

Entries

Competitions are open to Members of the Association who hold a current ‘Active’ CONGU handicap. Competitors are requested to apply in writing or use the forms in the Fixture Books or download an application form from the website. Entry forms must be sent to the Competition Secretary accompanied by a cheque made payable to C.C.L.G.A. Entries cannot be accepted without Entrance fees.  Late entries may be accepted if the timesheet is not full but cannot be accepted for competitions with a draw i.e. Championship, Comboy Scratch Trophy, Doris Chambers Cup and Elisabeth Wilson Scratch Shield. If oversubscribed, a ballot will be made for the Championship, when the highest handicaps will be eliminated. Single entries may be accepted. Money will only be refunded if the organizer is notified more than 48hrs before the competition.

Starting Times

Competitors should report to the starter 5 minutes before their starting time. Failure to start on time is covered by Rule 6-3. The Committee may choose to employ Rule 33-1.

‘Active’ CONGU Handicap Certificates

These must be shown on checking in. If not available the player may arrange for a copy to be sent or faxed to the Competition Secretary. This must arrive before the player completes her round. (Second round in a 36 hole competition.) A Competitor out of the handicap limit on the day of the competition may play but must play off the lower handicap.

Score Cards

These are deemed to have been returned when they are posted in the box provided.

Ties

Scratch and Handicap ties shall be decided on the last 9,6,3,1 holes, then over the front 9 holes using the same formula. Ties over 36 holes shall be decided on the last 18,9,6,3,1 holes, then over the 1st 18 holes using the last 9,6,3,1. In the event of a tie continuing, the qualifying place or places will be decided by a sudden death playoff.

Prizes

Competitors may not take more than one prize in the same event – except in Championships. At the Doris Chambers Salver and the Margaret Sangster Salver Meetings the 1st Handicap prize takes precedence over 1st Gross and 1st Gross over 2nd and 3rd Handicap. At the Comboy Scratch Competition Gross Prizes take precedence over Handicap.

Transportation

Except in Championships, a buggy will be allowed in extenuating circumstances on production of a written request and a medical certificate as set down in the E.W.G.A. rules. In this case the partner may not make any use of the buggy. The County will not accept liability for any accident, injury or damage.

Balls

In Championships, balls listed on the R. & A. list of conforming balls must be used.

Caddies

Professional golfers may not act as caddies.

Adverse Playing Conditions

Suspension of play will be signalled by a klaxon – see notice on check-in desk for details. The Captain, in consultation with available Committee Members will decide any changes considered necessary to the format.
Should a competition be abandoned, the entry fee is non-refundable if a competitor has commenced play.

Decisions

The decisions of the Executive Committee or Championship Committee will, in all matters, be final.

Disclaimer

The Association cannot be held responsible for any accident which may occur to or be caused by competitors in County Competitions. Players are strongly advised to take out Public Liability Insurance. .

Measuring Devices

These are not permitted in Regional and County Competitions in accordance with Rule 14.3.

In view of the statement received from EWGA (following the merger England Golf} dated 5th January that stated:

“It was decided by the operational Board that distance measuring Devices will be allowed in all EWGA competitions and championships”

the decision has been made to allow DMDs in all County Competitions.

 

Last updated: Thu Jan 19 04:56:10 2012