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Competitions Rules and Information
2 – Competition entries
Entries into official competition slots (i.e. in the main block or blocks of start times) will either be done online or in the pro’s shop with the help of staff.
The Competition Purse will be used for entries into all official competition slots. Entries into non-official competition slots (i.e. outside the main block or blocks) are permitted for most competitions; entry fees are debited from the Competition Purse; inform staff in the pro’s shop on the day.
Money can be credited onto the purse either at home via a bank card or in the Pro’s shop using cash or bank card. Cancellations can be done online up to 5.00pm on the day before the competition (excluding drawn competitions). Cancellations made after 5.00pm must be done by speaking to the Staff in the Pro’s shop (either in person or by telephone). Any other method such as email or text will not be accepted and Rule 3 (b) will then apply.
For NPGC Open Competitions and Invitation Day, these are booked online and the Competition Purse is used.
3 – Withdrawals and ‘no shows’
Players’ responsibilities on the day of the competition
4. Prizes
Seniors’ competitions
Some competitions and matches are for seniors only. The minimum age is 55 years old for women and men on the day of the competition or match.
Juniors’ competitions
Some competitions and matches are for Juniors only. See notice board in the clubhouse for further details.
Junior members are welcome to enter Adult competitions once a handicap index of 28 for Boys or 36 for Girls, has been achieved. Juniors must attend an informal induction with Robert Macey (Head PGA Golf Professional) first. Juniors must play with at least 1 Adult member. Parents please note that Juniors play in such competitions with your approval and these are not considered supervised events.
Norwood Park Golf Centre operates comprehensive child protection policies and procedures – further details are available.
For the Junior Club Championships, Rule 9.2c is applicable.
5.Details of Competitions
Individual Medals and Stablefords
Division 1 – playing handicap up to 10
Division 2 – playing handicap 11 – 16
Division 3 – playing handicap 17 – 22
Division 4 – playing handicap 23+
Seniors competitions
Division 1 – playing handicap up to 18
Division 2 – playing handicap 19 – 28
Division 3 – playing handicap 29+
6.Major competitions
The following competitions are the Major Club Competitions and are open to any member of NPGC (c) above):
7.The Club Championship
This is a 36 hole individual medal competition played over 2 consecutive days (a Saturday and a Sunday). There will be both a gross and net competition to determine the gross and net ladies and gents Club Champions for the year. A ‘cut’ will take place after round 1. The top 50% of players with the leading net scores will make the cut and qualify to play in round 2. There will be a separate competition for ladies and gents. The draw for round 1 will be based on handicap divisions so that players will play with another player of a similar handicap index. In round 2, the players with the leading scores in the gross and net events will play together and will go out in the last groups. The leading 3 ladies in the gross and net events will play in the 4th and 5th respective groups from the end.
In the event of a tie for 1st place in either the gross or net event, there will be a sudden death play-off starting at hole number 1. In the gross event, the play off will be off scratch. In the net event play off, playing handicaps will be taken into consideration and therefore players will receive shots as normal according to their playing handicap and the stroke index of the hole being played. For example, if both players scored a 5 and one player received a shot and the other didn’t, the playing receiving the shot would win with a net 4.
There will be a prize voucher for best 1st round and best 2nd round net score, outside of the main event (which is the 36 hole event). A player cannot win more than 1 voucher.
Entry fee: £4.00 per round.
8.Medal and Stableford Finals
All 18-hole acceptable scores for handicapping medals and stablefords (not including: honours board competitions as these are stand-alone competitions, seniors and juniors competitions) running from the previous medal / stableford final up to the last medal / stableford before the medal / stableford final will count.
The overall men’s and women’s net winner for each medal / stableford will qualify.
The overall men’s and women’s scratch winner for each medal / stableford will qualify.
There will be a separate competition for women and men. 95% allowance.
Entry fee: free
9.Summer Knock – Outs
Players must enter the knock-outs online. The draws will take place on or around 1st April.
All players must have returned a minimum of 5 acceptable scores competition scores (general play scores do not count) at NPGC in the 12 months previous to 1st April, otherwise they will not be entered into the draw.
Players are requested to arrange matches as soon as opponents are known.
It is up to the players involved to arrange a mutually convenient date and time. Weekday members must pay a green fee if a match is to be played on a Saturday or Sunday (except for finals). Matches must be played by the published deadline. If this is not possible, the players involved may decide between themselves who will progress to the next round. The Competitions Committee will not get involved in disputes. Under no circumstances will extensions be given to the deadlines. If a match is played after the deadline or not played at all, this will lead to all players involved being disqualified from that competition. Results must be entered online by the closing date for that round otherwise all players involved will be disqualified.
All finals must be played on the designated ‘finals day’. Weekday members do not need to pay a green fee when playing in a final.
The following Knock-Out competitions will take place:
10.The Geoff Sanders Memorial Trophy
This is an individual medal competition, 95% allowance.
11.The Norwood 18 Vase
Pairs better-ball, medal, 85% allowance. Any combination of partners.
12.Captains’ Day
The Captains have the choice as to the format. A prize presentation will take place on the day – winners or their representatives must be present to collect their prize otherwise the prize will be forfeited. Entry fee: free
13.The Basher Hassan Putter
Individual medal competition, 95% allowance.
14.Invitation Day
Pairs better-ball, stableford, 85% allowance. Each pair must comprise of 1 member and 1 guest. Any combination of partners is allowed. Weekday and flexi members may play in this competition and pay the same entry fee. All players must hold an official WHS handicap index.
Entry fee: £44 per pair (includes food).
15.Captain of Captains
Open to all current and past captains of Norwood Park Golf Club. The format will be an individual stableford competition, 95% allowance. There will be a prize presentation on the day. Rule (c) does not apply for this competition.
16.The Bob Woodward Shield
Individual stableford competition, 95% allowance.
17.The Starkey Spoon
Individual medal competition, 95% allowance.
18.The Bramley Apple Shield
Pairs better ball stableford, 85% allowance. Any combination of partners.
19.The Summer Mixed Trophy (formerly New Beginnings Trophy)
Pairs better ball stableford, 85% allowance.
20.New Year’s Day Texas Scramble
Team of 4 Texas Scramble, 9 holes, team playing handicap = 25% / 20% / 15% / 10% from lowest to highest course handicap player (but then halved due to only 9 hole competition), minimum of 2 drives per player must be used.
21.Thornton Trophy
Individual 27 holes medal competition, 95% allowance, played over the West Wood and Norwood courses.
22.Ladies Rabbits Cup
Individual stableford competition, 95% allowance, for women with playing handicap of 30 and over.
23.The Sam Yates Trophy (Inter-section challenge)
Individual 18 hole stableford competition, 95% allowance. 6 players in each team (i.e. seniors, ladies, gents, juniors) with the best 4 scores to count. Non handicap qualifier. Entry fee: free
24.The following Major Competitions are for Seniors only:
Pairs better ball, stableford, 85% handicap. Any combination of partners.
Individual stableford competition, 95% allowance.
Individual stableford competition, 95% allowance. Men only.
Individual stableford competition, 95% allowance.
Individual medal competition, 95% allowance.
Individual stableford competition, 95% allowance, for players aged 70 or over.
25. 9 HOLE COMPETITIONS
The WHS handicapping system provides the facility for a golf club to run 9-hole acceptable scores competitions. These competitions are at the discretion of the golf club and NPGC will run some of these (see fixtures on the IG app).
26. Information
Please note: the Competitions & Handicaps Group meet every two months. The Group is always considering ways to improve procedures to ensure competitions run smoothly and are enjoyable for all participants. It may be necessary, from time to time, to make some changes to procedures. As these Club Competitions Rules are printed annually, any changes will be included in the next edition. However, in the interim, changes may be posted on notice boards in the clubhouse and in the pro’s shop.
If you are looking for playing partners, please ask a member of staff for help.
The following ‘roll-ups’ take place to assist with this:
It works as follows:
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Please let me know if you need any further information and if you wish to join
Regards Paul Thornton
General Manager
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