Competition Rules

• Howitt Bowl/ Baker Salver (Open Event)

  Terms of the Competition

  1. Eligibility / Handicaps; Open to all male applicants with an active handicap of 6 or less. Should the competitions committee allow an applicant to play with a higher handicap he must play off a handicap of 6. In the event of over subscription priority will be given to applicants with the lowest handicaps. The starting handicap will remain in force throughout the event.
  2. Form of Play; Howitt Bowl, male individual gross stroke play. Baker Salver, male individual handicap stroke play, played in tandem. Both competitions played over 36 holes commencing on the first tee, played under The Rules of Golf in conjunction with NWGC Local Rules. All rule numbers referenced herein can be found in the R&A Rules of Golf, effective 2019.
  3. Method of Entry; Via application form. Entry fees must be paid prior to the commencement of play. Should a player fail to pay an entry fee prior to teeing off on the first tee he will be disqualified.
  4. Start of Round/Groups; Rules 5.3/5.4 apply. 2/3 balls, start times allocated as on the official start sheet produced by the competitions committee. The starting order for the 1^st 18 holes will be based on highest handicaps out first followed by highest gross scores for the 2^nd 18 holes.
  5. Practise; Rules 5.2/ 5.5 apply.
  6. Caddies; Permitted. Rule 10.3 applies.
  7. Motorised Transportation; Is allowed for valid medical reasons or other age-related mobility issues. Players must register in advance with the Competitions Secretary prior to the commencement of play. A player without a valid medical condition must not ride in or have his clubs transported other than for the purpose of being taken back to play a ball under Rule 18.3.
  8. Prompt pace of Play; Attention drawn to Rule 5.6.
  9. Suspension/Resumption of Play; Rule 5.7 applies. Signalled by an Air Horn as per NWGC Local Rules. The decision to suspend or resume play for any other reason other than imminent danger to be made by a Competition Committee member. In the event of the aforementioned not being available the Professional may make such a decision.
  10. Resolving Rule Issues During Round; If a Rules Committee member is not available the player should refer to Rule 20.1. Should the player wish to protect his rights by playing two balls he should do so by following the procedure described in Rule 20.1(3).
  11. Scorecard/No Return; Immediately after finishing Round 1 all scorecards should be entered on the club’s PSI Unit. This process should also be completed after Round 2. Once inputted scorecards must be returned to the Competitions Box by the Secretary’s Office where once placed they are considered submitted. Under no circumstances will the card be returned to the player until the Competition is officially closed. Failure to submit a completed card will result in disqualification. 
  12. Winner/Play Off; Winner as per rule 3.3a.

  Howitt Bowl; In the event of a tie after 36 holes there will be a Play Off, (1,9,10,18). The lowest total gross score winning. In the event of a further tie there will be a sudden death Play Off over the same four holes.

  Baker Salver: In the event of a tie the result will be first determined by the best back 9, then back 6, back 3, back 2 or back 1. In the event of a tie the Baker Salver is shared.

  13. Competition Closed/Prize Awards; The Competition is considered closed when the  winners have been announced at prize giving.          

         Howitt Bowl and prize awarded to the winner with prizes for second and third place.       

         Baker Salver and prize awarded to the winner with a prize for second place.

        A one-prize policy applies of the higher monetary value.

  Issued: 19/02/2019 

   

   

Junior Centenary Salver

Terms of the Competition

1. Eligibility/Handicaps; Open to all NWGC Junior Members with an active handicap of 54 or less.

2. Form of Play; Individual stroke play competition played over 18 holes in conjunction with the Junior Generation Cup commencing on the first tee. Played under the Rules of Golf  in conjunction with NWGC Local Rules. All rule numbers referenced herein can be found in the R & A Rules of Golf, effective 2019. 

3. Method of Entry; Via the Club PSI Unit or Howdidido. Fees must be paid to the Professional or placed in the Competitions Box. Failure to pay an entry fee prior to teeing off on the first tee will result in disqualification. Annual subscriptions or proportions  due before the competition start date must have been paid. Failure to have done so will also result in disqualification. 

4. Start of Round/Groups; Rules 5.3/5.4 apply. 2/3 ball grouping. Start times self selected on the starter sheet on the Juniors Notice Board. 

5. Practise; Permitted. Rules 5.2/5.5 apply. 

6. Caddies; Permitted.  Rule 10.3 applies.

7. Prompt Pace of Play; Attention drawn to Rule 5.6.

8. Suspension/Resumption of Play; Rule 5.7 applies. Signalled by an Air Horn as per NWGC Local Rules. The decision to suspend or resume play for any reason other than imminent danger to be made by a Competition Committee Member. In the event of the aforementioned not being available the Professional may make such a decision.

9. Resolving Issues During a Round; If a Rules Committee Member is not available the player should refer to Rule 20.1. Should a player wish to protect their rights by playing two balls they should do so by strictly following the procedure described in  Rule 20.1c(3).

10. Scorecards/No Returns; Immediately after finishing play all scorecards should be entered on the Club's PSI Unit. Once inputted scorecards must be returned to the Competitions Box by the Secretary's Office, where once placed they are considered submitted. Under no circumstances will the card be returned to the player until the Competition is officially closed. Failure to submit a completed or partially completed card will result in disqualification.

11. Results/Prizes; Winner as per Rule 3.3a. In the event of a draw the Salver is shared. The Salver and prize voucher are awarded to the winner with a prize voucher for second place at the Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation Evening in November. The result of the Competition is final when it is recorded on the results board.

Issued: 12/04/2021 

Junior Generation Cup

Terms of the Competition

1. Eligibility/Handicaps; Open to all past and present Junior members of NWGC.

2. Form of Play; Individual gross stroke play over 18 holes commencing on the 1st tee. Played under the Rules of Golf in conjunction with NWGC Local Rules. All rule numbers referenced herein can be found in the R & A Rules of Golf, effective 2019.

3. Method of Entry; Via the Club PSI Unit or Howdidido. Fees must be paid to the Professional or placed in the Competitions Box prior to the commencement of play. Failure to pay an entry fee will result in disqualification. Annual subscriptions or proportions due before the competition start date must have been paid. Failure to have done so will also result in disqualification. 

4. Start of Round/Groups; Rules 5.3/5.4 apply.  2/3 ball grouping. Start times self selected on the starter sheet on the Juniors Notice Board. 

5. Practise; Permitted. Rules 5.2/5.5 apply. 

6. Caddies; Permitted.  Rule 10.3 applies.

7. Prompt Pace of Play; Attention drawn to Rule 5.6.

8. Suspension/Resumption of Play; Rule 5.7 applies. Signalled by an Air Horn as per NWGC Local Rules. The decision to suspend or resume play for any reason other than imminent danger to be made by a Competition Committee Member. In the event of the aforementioned not being available the Professional may make such a decision.

9. Resolving Issues During a Round; If a Rules Committee member is not available the player should refer to Rule 20.1. Should the player wish to protect their rights by playing two balls they should do so by strictly following the procedure described in Rule 20.1c(3). 

10. Scorecards/No Returns; Immediately after finishing play all scorecards should be entered on the Club's PSI Unit. Once inputted scorecards must be returned to the Competitions Box by the Secretary's Office where once placed they are considered submitted. Under no circumstances will the card be returned to the player until the Competition is officially closed. Failure to submit a completed or partially completed card will result in disqualification. 

11. Results/Prizes; Winner as per Rule 3.3a. In the event of a draw the Generation Cup is shared. The Cup and prize voucher are awarded to the winner and a voucher for second place at the Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation evening in November. The result of the Competition is final when it is recorded on the results board. 

Issued: 13/04/2021 

Mid Week Stableford

Terms of the Competition

1. Eligibility/Handicaps; Open to all male members with an active handicap.
2. Form of Play; Individual Stableford Competition over 18 holes commencing on the first tee, played under The Rules of Golf in conjunction with NWGC Local Rules. All rule numbers referenced below can be found in the R & A Rules of Golf, effective2019. The window for play is anytime between the Sunday to Friday following the Monthly Stableford Competition.
3. Method of Entry; Fees must be placed in the Competitions Box prior to the commencement of play. Failure to pay an entrance fee will result in disqualification. Annual subscriptions or proportions due must have been paid before playing. Failure to have done so will also result in disqualification. Before playing sign in on the PSI Unit.
4. Start of Round/Groups; Rules 5.3 and 5.5 apply. 2/3/4 ball groupings permitted with start times self-selected during the window of play.
5. Practise; RULES 5.2 & 5.5 apply.
6. Caddies; Permitted. Rule 10.3 applies.
7. Motorised Transportation; Is allowed for valid medical reasons or other age-related mobility issues. Players must be registered in advance with the Competitions Secretary before playing. A player without a valid medical condition must not ride in or have his clubs transported, other than for the purpose of being taken back to play a ball under Rule 18.3.
8. Prompt Pace of Play; Attention drawn to Rule 5.6.
9. Suspension/Resumption of Play; Rule 5.7 applies. Signalled by an air horn as per NWGC Local Rules. The decision to suspend or resume play for any reason than imminent danger to be made by a Competition Committee member. In the event of the aforementioned not being available the Professional may make such a decision.
10. Resolving Issues During the Round; If a Rules Committee member is not available the player should refer to Rule 20.1. Should a player wish to protect his rights by playing two balls he should do so by following the procedure described in Rule 20.1c(3).
11. Scorecards/No Returns; Immediately after finishing play all scorecards must be entered on the Club’s PSI Unit. Once inputted scorecards must be returned to the Competitions Box by the Secretary’s Office where once placed they are considered submitted. Under no circumstances will the card be returned to the player until the Competition is officially closed. Failure to submit a completed or partially completed card will result in disqualification. Scores must be submitted by 18.00 hours on the Friday.
12. Results/Prizes;. Winner as per Rule 21.1a. When countbacks are required they will take place on the basis of back 9, back 6, back 3, back 2, back 1. In the event of a tie the prize will be shared. Results will be posted on the Men’s notice board at which point the Competition is officially closed. Members who are on Howdidido will receive a text informing them of the competition result and their finishing position plus a second text informing them of any change to their handicap.

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Issued: 24/02/2019 

Mid Week Medal

Terms of the Competition

1. 1. Eligibilty/Handicaps; Open to all male members with an active handicap.
   2. Form of Play; Individual Medal Competition over 18 holes commencing on the first tee, played under the Rules of Golf in conjunction with NWGC Local Rules. All rule numbers referenced below can be found in the R & A Rules of Golf, effective 2019. The window for play is anytime between the Sunday to Friday following the Monthly Medal Competition.
   3. Method of Entry; Fees must be placed in the Competitions Box prior to the commencement of play. Failure to pay an entry fee will result in disqualification. Annual subscriptions or proportions due before the competition start date must have been paid. Failure to have done so will also result in disqualification. Before playing sign in on the PSI Unit.
   4. Start of Round/Groups; Rules 5.3/5.4 apply. 2/3/4 ball groupings permitted with start times self-selected during the window of play.
   5. Practise; Rules 5.2/5.5 apply.
   6. Caddies; Permitted. Rule10.3 applies.
   7. Motorised Transportation; Is allowed for valid medical reasons or other age-related mobility issues. Players must be registered in advance with the Competitions Secretary before playing. A player without a valid medical condition must not ride in or have his clubs transported other than for the purpose of being taken back to play a ball under Rule 18.3.
   8. Prompt Pace of Play; Attention drawn to Rule 5.6.
   9. Suspension/Resumption of Play;   Rule 5.7 applies. Signalled by an air horn as per NWGC Local Rules. The decision to suspend or resume play for any other reason other than imminent danger to be made by a Competition Committee member. In the event of the aforementioned not being available the Professional may make such a decision.
   10. Resolving Issues During a Round; If a Rules Committee member is not available the player should refer to Rule 20.1. Should a player wish to protect his rights by playing two balls he should do so by strictly following the procedure described in Rule 20.1c(3).
   11. Scorecards/No Returns; Immediately after finishing play all scorecards must be entered on the Club’s PSI Unit. Once inputted scorecards must be returned to the Competitions Box by the Secretary’s Office where once placed they are considered submitted. Under no circumstances will the card be returned to the player until the Competition is officially closed. Failure to submit a completed or partially completed card will result in disqualification. Scores must be submitted by 18.00 hours on the Friday.

   12. Results/ Prizes; Winner as per Rule 3.3a. When countbacks are required they will take place on the basis of back 9, back 6, back 3, back 2, back 1. In the event of a tie the prize will be shared. Results will be posted on the Men’s Noticeboard at which point the Competition is officially closed. Members on Howdidido will receive a text informing them of the Competition result and their finishing position plus a second text informing them of any change to their handicap.

   Issued: 25/02/2019 

Monthly Medal

Terms of the Competition

1. Eligibilty/Handicaps: Open to all male members with an active handicap.
2. Form of Play: Individual Medal Competition over 18 holes commencing on the first tee, played under the Rules of Golf in conjunction with NWGC Local Rules. All rule numbers referenced below can be found in the R & A Rules of Golf, effective 2019.
3. Method of Entry: Via the club PSI Unit or Howdidido. Fees must be paid to the Professional or placed in the Competitions Box prior to the commencement of play. Failure to pay an entry fee will result in disqualification. Annual subscriptions or proportions due before the competition start date must have been paid. Failure to have done so will also result in disqualification.
4. Start of Round/Groups: Rules 5.3/5.4 apply. 2/3 balls, start times allocated as on the official start sheet produced by the Competitions Committee.
5. Practise: Rules 5.2/5.5 apply.
6. Caddies: Permitted. Rule 10.3 applies.
7. Motorised Transportation: Is allowed for valid medical reasons or other age related mobility issues. Players must be registered in advance with Competitions Secretary before playing. A player without a valid medical condition must not ride in or have his clubs transported other than for the purpose of being taken back to play a ball under Rule 18.3.
8. Prompt Pace of Play: Attention drawn to Rule 5.6.
9. Suspension/Resumption of Play:  Rule 5.7 applies. Signalled by an Air Horn as per NWGC Local Rules. The decision to suspend or resume play for any reason other than imminent danger to be made by a Competition Committee member. In the event of the aforementioned not being available the Professional may make such a decision. 
10. Resolving Issues During a Round: If a Rules Committee member is not available the player should refer to Rule 20.1. Should the player wish to protect his rights by playing two balls he should do so by following the procedure described in Rule 20.1c(3).
11. Scorecards/No Returns: Immediately after finishing play all scorecards should be entered on the Club’s PSI Unit. Once inputted scorecards must be returned to the Competitions Box by the Secretary’s office where once placed, they are considered submitted. Under no circumstances will the card be returned to the player until the Competition is officially closed Failure to submit a completed or partially completed card will result in disqualification.
12. Result/Prizes: Winner as per Rule 3.3a. When countbacks are required, they will take place on the basis of back 9, back 6, back 3, back 2, back 1. Competition split into 2 divisions with prize vouchers awarded to the top four in each division. In the event of a tie the prize is shared. Results will be announced at the end of the Competition in the Clubhouse and posted on the Men’s noticeboard at which point the competition is officially closed. Members who are on Howdidido will also receive a text informing them of the Competition Result and their finishing position plus a second text informing them of any change to their handicap.
13. Winter Period: Medals played during the winter period may be split into 2 separate competitions, morning and afternoon, where the weather conditions such as morning frost prevail. Results obtained from such competitions will not qualify for the Order of Merit, Parry Cup or the Moggs Wright Salver.

Issued 08/02/2019

Monthly Stableford

1. Terms of the Competition

   1. Eligibilty/Handicaps; Open to all male members with an active handicap.
   2. Form of Play; Individual Stableford Competition over 18 holes commencing on the first tee, played under The Rules of Golf in conjunction with NWGC Local Rules. All rule numbers referenced below can be found in the R & A Rules of Golf, effective 2019.
   3. Method of Entry: Via the club PSI Unit or Howdidido. Fees must be paid to the Professional or placed in the Competitions Entry Box prior to the commencement of play. Failure to pay an entry fee will result in disqualification. Annual subscriptions or proportions due before the competition start date must have been paid. Failure to have done so will also result in disqualification.
   4. Start of Round/Groups; Rules 5.3 & 5.5 apply. 2/3 balls, start times allocated as on the official start sheet produced by the Competitions Committee.
   5. Practise; Rules 5.2 and 5.5 apply.
   6. Caddies; Permitted. Rule 10.3 applies.
   7. Motorised Transportation; Is allowed for valid medical reasons or other age related mobility issues. Players must be registered in advance with the Competitions Secretary before playing. A player without a valid medical condition must not ride in or have his clubs transported, other than for the purpose of being taken back to play a ball under Rule 18.3.
   8. Prompt Pace of Play; Attention drawn to Rule 5.6.
   9. Resumption/Suspension of Play;  Rule 5.7 applies. Signalled by an Air Horn as per NWGC Local Rules. The decision to suspend or resume play for any reason other than imminent danger to be made by a Competition Committee member. In the event of the aforementioned not being available the Professional may make such a decision.
   10. Resolving Issues During a Round; If a Rules Committee member is not available the player should refer to Rule 20.1. Should the player wish to protect his rights by playing two balls he should do so by following the procedure described in Rule 20.1c(3)
   11. Scorecard/No Returns; Immediately after finishing play all scorecards should be entered on the club’s PSI Unit. Once inputted scorecards must be returned to the Competitions Box by the Secretary’s office where once placed they are considered submitted. Under no circumstances will the card be returned to the player until the Competition is officially closed. Failure to submit a completed or partially completed card will result in disqualification.
   12. Result/Prizes; Winner as per Rule 21.1a. When countbacks are required they will take place on the basis of back 9, back 6, back 3, back 2, back 1. Competition split into 2 divisions with prize vouchers awarded to the top four in each division. In the event of a tie the prize is shared. Results will be announced at the end of the Competition in the Clubhouse and posted on the Men’s notice board at which point the competition is officially closed. Members who are on Howdidido will receive a text informing them of the Competition result and their finishing position plus a second text informing them of any change to their handicap.
   13. Winter Period; Stablefords played during the winter period may be split into 2 separate competitions, morning and afternoon, where the weather condititions such as morning frost prevail. Results obtained from such competitions will not qualify for the Order of Merit or the Thornley Cup.

   Issued: 18/02/2019

    

Nutt Cup/Porter Salver

Terms of the Competition

1. Eligibility/Handicaps; Open to all male members with an active handicap of 24 or less. Members with higher handicaps may enter but must play off 24.

2. Form of Play: Nutt Cup, Individual gross stroke play, Porter Salver, individual handicap stroke play, played in tandem. Both Competitions played over 36 holes over two days commencing on the 1^st tee, played under the Rules of Golf in conjunction with NWGC Local Rules. All rule numbers referenced herein can be found in the R&A Rules of Golf, effective 2019.  After 18 holes there will be a cut with the best 30 gross players and the next best 6 nett (not already included) playing the final 18 holes. Players who have qualified will be notified in one of three ways; by telephone, by email or via the club website. 

3. Method of Entry: Via the club PSI Unit or HowDidiDo. Fees must be paid to the Professional or placed in the Competitions Box prior to the commencement of play. Failure to pay will result in disqualification. Annual subscriptions or proportions due before the competition start date must have been paid. Failure to have done so will also result in disqualification.

4. Start of Round/Groups; Rules 5.3/5.4 apply. 2/3 balls, start times allocated as on the official start sheet produced by the Competitions Committee.

5. Practise; Rules 5.2/5.5 apply.

6. Caddies; Permitted.  Rule 10.3 applies.

7. Prompt Pace of Play; Attention drawn to Rule 5.6.

8. Suspension/Resumption of Play; Rule 5.7 applies. Signalled by an air horn blast as per NWGC Local Rules. The decision to suspend or resume play for any reason other than imminent danger to be made by a Competition Committee Member. In the event of the aforementioned not being available the Professional may make such a decision.

9. Resolving Issues During the Round; If a Rules Committee Member is not available the player should refer to Rule 20.1. Should a player wish to protect his rights by playing two balls he should do so by strictly following the procedure described in Rule 20.1c(3).

10. Scorecards/No Returns; Immediately after finishing play all scorecards should be entered on the Club’s PSI Unit. Once inputted scorecards must be returned to the Competitions Box by the Secretary’s Office where once placed, they are considered submitted. Under no circumstances will the card be returned to the player until the Competition is officially closed. Failure to submit a completed or partially completed card will result in disqualification.

11. Results/Prizes;

 Nutt Cup, Winner as per Rule 3.3a. In the event of a tie after 36 holes there will be a 4 hole playoff (1,9,10,18) , with the result decided by the lowest gross score for the said holes.   In the event of a further tie there will be a sudden death playoff over the same four holes

Porter Salver, Winner as per Rule 3.3a.  In the event of a tie the Salver is shared.

The results of both competitions will be announced in the Clubhouse after close of play on the 2^nd day and posted on the men’s noticeboard at which point the Competition is closed and the result is final.

Prizes: Nut Cup, first prize voucher to the winner together with vouchers for second and third places. The winner of the Nutt Cup is deemed to be the Club Champion for the year.                                   Porter Salver, first prize voucher to the winner together with a prize voucher for second place.

In both cases prize vouchers & trophies will be formally awarded to the winners and runners up at the Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation Evening normally held in November. 

Issued: 29/05/2019