Purchased by the club in 1980

Summer League Competitions will be played on each Friday during the months of April to August inclusive in accordance with the Competition Rules.

Summer League Competitions will alternate between Medal and Stableford play over 18 holes using the Yellow Tees and Course with full CONGU playing handicaps allowed.

Any Summer League Competition cancelled because of the weather or other circumstances or where there are fewer than five competitors will be declared null and void with the entry fees refunded and the competition will be not replayed.

There will be a prize for the winner of each Summer League Competition.  In the event of a tie the player with the best inward halve, last six holes, last three holes etc will be adjudged the winner.

Points will be awarded on a system of 5 points for the winner down to 1 point for 5 ^{t h} place.  The winners will be the players with the best aggregate points scores from their best 8 cards out of a possible 20 games.

There will be three prizes, one for the overall winner and one each for the next best points total in Categories (handicap up to 12) and (handicap 13 to 28).  The handicap taken for this being the one taken after the last Summer League in July.  In the event of a tie the player with the best 7 points total, then 6 etc will be adjudged the winner.  The overall winner will hold the Summer League Trophy for 12 months and each winner will receive a prize voucher.

There will be an all day tee off by arranging partners and a running draw at 4.55 p.m. for tee off at 5 p.m. (4.40 p.m. for the first two and last two)  The procedure for the running draw will be as in the Competition Rules:- “Competitors will enter their names on the draw sheet as and when they arrive, the first draw will be from the 1 ^st six names on the entry sheet, with play commencing at the allocated time and subsequent draws made taking succeeding groups of 6, except for the last draw.  The draws will be for three ball play and the last draw may have two, three or four ball play as appropriate to ensure all players who turn up are included”

It will be the responsibility of the competitors to ensure there is sufficient time for them to complete their round before darkness.  Entry Fees will not be refunded if players leave insufficient time to complete their round.

Competitors electing to play in the morning must accept the condition of the course as they find it and may not suspend play because of green keeping work being carried out during their round.  If play is suspended because of weather conditions after the competitors have started then Rule 6-8 of the Rules of Golf will apply.

The entry fee of £3.00 must be paid before a player commences his round.  Players opting to take part in the two’s competition must enter and pay £1 before commencing play.  A hole in one takes the two’s money outright.

Handicaps will be adjusted in accordance with the CONGU Standard Scratch Score.

Presented in 1982 by David Porteous

Winter League Competitions will be played on each Sunday from October to March inclusive, except when other competitions are scheduled or rescheduled during that period.

Each Winter League Competition will be played over 15 holes (holes 1 to 8 and 12 to 18). The competitions will be scored on Stableford play. Play will be to the lower first green and to whichever greens are in use, from winter tees in use indicated by yellow markers.

The handicap allowance will be 85% of the current playing handicap (5/6 is not mandated by Scottish Golf). Par and strokes for each hole will be taken in accordance with the current 15 hole Score card (Blue Card if available). (e.g.SI for the third hole being 4) Note the first hole is a par 3.

Points will be awarded on a system of 5 points for the winner down to 1 point for 5th place.

The winners will be the players with the best aggregate point scores from their 6 best cards out of a possible 15 rounds. If 12 or less competitions are played the winners will be those with the best aggregate scores from 5 cards.

There will be a prize for the winner of each Winter League Competition.

There will be 3 prizes, one for the overall winner and one each for the next best points total in categories 1 to 2 (handicap up to 12) and 3 and 4 (handicap 13 up to 28) No player may win more than one prize. In the event of a tie the player with the best 5 points total, then 4 etc will be adjudged the winner. The overall winner will hold the Winter League Shield for 12 months and each winner will receive a prize voucher.

There will be an all day tee off by arranging partners and a draw at (10am). The Draw at 10am will be made from all present, members who turn up late may be excluded. It will be the responsibility of competitors to ensure there is sufficient time to complete their full round before darkness, entry fees will not be refunded if players allow insufficient time.

If weather conditions prevent play at the time of the draw, play may still be allowed if later conditions permit. Any Winter League Competition cancelled because of weather or other circumstances or where there are less than 5 competitors will be declared null and void with entry fees being refunded and will not be replayed.

The Club will submit the first FOUR pairs in the qualifying event to play in the knock out stages of the Kirkcudbrightshire Four Ball Better Ball Championship.

All members are eligible to compete but players with handicaps of 19 or over must play off a handicap of 18.

There is no age limit.  Substitutes will not be permitted after the first round of the competition has been played.

Players qualifying for the knock out stages must be able to play the ties during the week as well as at weekends.

All rounds will be played on the knock out principle over 18 holes by better ball match play under handicap off playing handicaps current at the time of play.  Each player will receive three quarters of the difference between his handicap and the handicap of the player with the lowest handicap in the match, half a stroke or more counting as one stroke.  Players entitled to receive strokes will receive them at the appropriate hoes in accordance with the stroke index of the course being played.

All matches should be played to a finish with strokes allowed at the extra holes where appropriate.

Starting times should be arranged to allow for the possibility of extra holes being necessary.

Matches should be played from Medal Tees wherever possible.

All players should be able to produce their current handicap certificates for their opponents to inspect if required.

Competitors will be advised of their matches by post.  The players named as the ‘home’ players will have the choice of course and it will be their responsibility to get in touch with their opponents by midday on the date specified in the letter.  After that time unless it can be shown that they made reasonable efforts, without success, to contact their opponents, the choice of venue will pass to the ‘away’ players.

If any pair is unable to play within the period specified for a round the match will be forfeited to the opponents.  If a mutually convenient date cannot be agreed the Championship Secretary must be advised not later than seven days before the date specified for completion of the round.  The Kirkcudbrightshire Association will then decide the winners on the basis of the dates made available.  Any dispute must be referred to the Championship Secretary and the decision of the Association will be final.

The draw for each round will be arranged where possible to avoid pairs from the same club competing against each other and to give each club and each pair a fair balance of home and away ties.

The final will be played over a neutral course and the final decision on the venue resting with the Association.

Presented in 1996 by Jim Paterson with base supplied by Jack Kirk

Format: Three club competition.

18 holes

Winter tees and course

Full handicap

Presented by Messrs. Dunn (Solripe) in 1983.

The winning pair will go through to the regional final of the Belhaven Best Club Handicap Championship.

Qualification:

1. Be male at birth and be of amateur status as defined by R & A Rules
2. Be 18 years or over on the day of the club’s allocated regional final
3. Be a member of a Scottish Golf Union affiliated club
4. Be in possession of an official CONGU handicap as allocated by the player’s home club.
5. Only represent one golf club in the event.

The Club qualifying event will be in the format of a 4 ball better ball stroke play competition.

Handicap allowance of three quarters playing handicap.  Maximum handicap 28

Play from the Medal Tees and Course.

Presented in 1993 by Gordon Lindsay.

The competition for the Opening Day is a Two Ball Scramble Match Play over 18 holes.

It is a team event – The Captain’s Team and the Vice Captain’s Team

All class of member can enter this competition – juniors, seniors, ladies, gents.

Gentlemen will play from Medal Tees; Ladies from Red Tees

Play will continue until 18 ^th hole for result of X holes up or level

A minimum of three drives must be taken by each player

Player whose ball is chosen must play it first.  Place on fairway (6”) Drop in rough (one club length)

The winner will receive the Tankard, the loser the Wooden Spoon.

Salver presented ion 1961 from the estate of Mrs. W. Simmonds of Meadowpark.

The Simmonds Trophy Competition is an ECLECTIC competition over 18 holes.

Played for during the months of April to September.

All scores to count from Medal rounds (e.g. Summer League Medal/Stableford; Monthly Medals, Brown Cup etc)

The best gross score at each hole will be recorded.

Handicap will be a quarter of the lowest playing handicap held during the period of the competition.

In the event of a tie the trophy will be held jointly.

Presented in 1983 by Ian Bendall of Tommy’s Sports, Castle Douglas.

FORMAT: Greensomes

Draw for partners and tee off times

18 holes played from the Medal Tess & Course   –  Strokeplay

Handicaps – 0.4 + 0.6 of handicaps

Ties will be decided on the better inward half.

Presented in 1992 from the MacRobert Foundation

FORMAT:  Bogey Competition

18 holes – Match play against Bogey (par on card)

Medal Tees and Course

Full handicap strokes taken as per card

Ties decided by better inward half etc.

+ for win; – for loss; 0 for net par

Presented in 1980 by Reginald Wass

FORMAT:  Stroke Play with total number of putts added to the score

18 holes

Medal Tees and Course

Full handicap strokes taken as per card.

All strokes on putting greens count double.  Enter Gross Score and number of putts taken on the green on card

Ties decided by better inward half etc.

Presented by John Milner of the Ken Bridge Hotel in 1988.

FORMAT:  Stableford

18 holes

Medal Tees and Course:

Full handicap.

Ties decided by better inward half etc.

Presented in 1904 by Mr. James L. Brown of Barlay.

(Club Championship Qualifier)

FORMAT: Singles Stroke Play

18 holes under handicap

Medal Tees and Course.

Full handicap.

Ties decided by better inward half etc.

Introduced in 1997.

FORMAT: Double Greensomes – both partners drive off, for the second shots each partner plays their partners drive, for the third shot each team chooses their best ball then is played by the player who didn’t play it.  Then alternate play until holing out.

Medal Tees and Course

Handicaps – 0.6 x lower + 0.4 x higher

Draw for partners and tee off times

Presented in 1974.

FORMAT:- Foursomes

Played over 18 holes – Stroke Play

Medal Tees and Course

Two Ball Foursomes under handicap – half the sum of both handicaps

Ties decided by better inward half etc.

Draw for partners and tee off times

Presented in 1994 by the Club as memorial to Jack McQueen

Competition for all category of members, juniors, seniors, ladies and gents

FORMAT- Stableford.

18 holes

Lower 1 ^st green; Ladies from LGU tees:  Gents from Medal Tees and Course

Full handicap.

Guests are invited to play.

Team competition, nearest the pin, longest drive etc.

Social competition .

FORMAT: As per Ryder Cup: Singles, fourballs, foursomes (depending on number playing)

18 holes

Medal Tees and Course

Handicap based on format.

Match Play.

FORMAT– stableford

18 holes

Combined total of stableford points

Medal Tees and Course

Three quarters of handicap

Draw for partners and tee off times

Presdented in 1981 by Brian Duguid

FORMAT– Strokeplay over 36 holes – SCRATCH competition

Both rounds – 18 hole – Stroke Play

Medal Tees and Course

Ties decided by better inward half etc.

SCRATCH Competition with handicap prizes

Presented in 1984 by Caledonian Astraseal Ltd.

FORMAT:– stableford

Either 18 or 36 holes depending on course played

Medal Tees and Course where possible

Ties decided by better inward half etc

Team competition included.

Full handicap

CULGRUFF TROPHY – presented by Mr. Grayson in 1980 – to winner of best net score on the club outing.

Presented in 1903 by Mr. R. Shepley Shepley of Kenmure Castle

FORMAT: – Strokeplay

Both rounds – 18 hole – Stroke Play under handicap

Medal Tees and Course.

Full handicap.

Ties decided by better inward half etc.

Presented in 1903 by Mr. James H. MacMillan

FORMAT:– Stroke play

18 holes – Stroke Play

Medal Tees and Course

Best Scratch Score for Cup

Ties decided on 18 hole play off

Full handicap

Handicap prize – ties decided by better inward half etc.

Presented in 1982 by Mr. Tom Forrest of Ken Bridge Hotel.

FORMAT: – two ball foursomes under handicap

18 hole strokeplay

Medal Tees and Course

Ties decided by better inward half etc

Winning pair go through to the knock out stages of the National Tournament.

Handicap limit 18.

Handicap is half the sum of both handicaps.

FORMAT: Mixed Senior Competition

Gentlemen 55 +; Ladies 50 +

Stableford

15 holes – Stableford – holes 1-8 and 12 -18

Yellow Tees

Play to lower 1 ^st green.

Handicap allowance is 5/6ths playing handicap with strokes taken in accordance with blue 15 hole card.

Competition for all category of members – juniors, seniors, ladies and gents

FORMAT:– 3 person Texas Scramble

18 hole – Stableford

Gents play from Medal Tees and Course:  Ladies from Red Tees

Full handicap

Ties decided on better inward half etc

FORMAT: Stableford points scoring over a specified 18 hole course as per card.

Full handicap.

Played for each month of the year

FORMAT: – Srtokeplay

18 holes Stroke Play

Medal tees and course

Full handicap

These will be played during both the Winter fixtures and Summer fixtures.  Where because of circumstances the Monthly Medal cannot be played on the date specified it will be played  on the next available date which preferably will be a Sunday.

Presented in 1937 by the Captain, Major Milner Gibson to celebrate the coronation of King George VI.

It is a challenge trophy for the annual handicap match play competition.

1          Conditions of Play

(a)        The Coronation Cup is open to male amateur golfers with a current club handicap.

(b)        The Coronation Cup shall be played for annually on a knock out basis throughout  the months of May to September.

(c)        The Coronation Cup Competition shall be played over  rounds of 18 holes in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of  St. Andrews and in accordance with the current local rules of the club.

(d)       The winner of the competition shall be the player who wins through all the             knockout rounds.

(e)       The trophy shall be held by the winner for one year and it is his responsibility to ensure that the trophy is returned to the Match Secretary, at least 4 weeks prior to the Annual Dinner & Prize Presentation Evening. He shall also receive a monetary voucher, as will all other prize-winners, issued by the Scottish Golf Union and these vouchers must be used within the stipulated time and in accordance with the current conditions.

(f)        In the event of a tie for the Trophy the result will be decided by a three-hole play-off over 3 holes, the holes to be decided by the Match Secretary.  If still a tie then by playing over the same 3 holes in rotation until a hole is won.

(g)        The draw for the Coronation Cup will take place at the end of April and displayed on the club’s noticeboard.

(j)         The competition shall be under the charge of a Match Secretary to whom all disputes will be referred and whose decision shall be final. In certain circumstances, the Committee reserves the right to appoint authorised persons to act on their behalf and carry out specific duties.

(k)        During the stipulated rounds, a competitor may not use a ride on golf buggy unless            specifically authorised by the Committee.

(l)         Restriction on ‘Who May Serve as Caddie’ (Note to Rule 6-4). A player is prohibited from having a professional golfer, another player in the competition or person deemed to be unsuitable by the Committee serve as his caddie during the stipulated rounds.

Penalty for Breach of Condition: Two strokes for each hole at which any

breach  occurred; maximum penalty per round – Four strokes.

(m) Pace of Play (Note to Rule 6-7). The Executive has established a pace

of play of – A 3 ball match should complete their round in 3 hours 20 minutes.   Players who take more than 3 hours 40 minutes to complete their round may be penalized in accordance with the rules of golf after consideration by the Match Secretary and 2 other members of the Committee. Notwithstanding, it is a

group’s responsibility to keep up with the group in front and not in

front of the group behind. In the absence of extenuating circumstances

the Penalty for Breach of Condition shall be :-

1 ^st Offence: One stroke to all players in group

2 ^nd Offence: Two strokes to all players in group

Subsequent Offences: Disqualification

(n) Suspension of Play Due to a Dangerous Situation (Note to Rule 6-8b)

When play is suspended by the Executive, or by a person authorised to act on behalf of the Executive, for a dangerous situation, if the players in the match or group are between the play of two holes, they must not resume play until the Executive has ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they must discontinue play immediately and not resume play until the Executive has ordered a resumption of play.

All players on the course are requested to ensure that all other competitors are aware of the suspension of play.

The signal for suspending play due to a dangerous situation and the resumption of play will be notified to all competitors on the day of the competition.

Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification

(o) Time of Starting (Note to Rule 6-3a). If the player arrives at his starting  point, ready to play, within five minutes of his starting time, in the absence of circumstances that warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided in Rule 33-7, the failure to start on time is two strokes in stroke play.

Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes is disqualification.

(p) Distance Measuring Devices (Rule 14-3) see page 10

2. Qualification

(a)        To be eligible to enter, a player must be male at birth, a Member of New Galloway  Golf Club, and of Amateur Status as defined by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club.

(b)        All players must be in possession of a current club handicap under the current CONGU, SSS & Handicapping Scheme.

3. Entries

(a)        All players must sign the competition Entry Form, which shall be displayed in the clubhouse, accompanied by the entry fee, to arrive before the final date for entry. No receipt of entry will be issued .

(b)       In the event of the competition being oversubscribed, there will be a ballot by handicap. Entrants who have failed to gain entry will be allocated to a reserve list. Reserves may be able to compete subject to subsequent withdrawals. Only cash entry fees will be returned to entrants who fail to gain entry and do not compete.

(c)       All entries are subject to the approval of the Committee who retain the right to refuse or accept any entry and shall not be called upon to give any reason for their action.

(d)       The draw sheet will be posted on the Masterscoreboard and club web site one week prior to the event.

4. Registration

Competitors are requested to register at the Starter’s Office at least 15 minutes prior to  their tee off time.

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Club Championship Cup:Donated in 1977 by the Clydesdale Bank

Captain’s Championship Trophy: Donated in 2013 by J.Sutcliffe (Captain 2012/3)

To qualify for the Club Championship players have to play in at least 2 of the 4 qualifying rounds i.e.

April Medal:  May Medal: Brown Cup: June Medal

The best two gross scores counting.

The top 7 players go into the Club Championship draw  and the players finishing in 8 ^th to 15 ^h place  go into the Captain’s Championship draw.  The reigning Club Champion qualifies automatically for the Club Championship.

The draw then is on a knock out basis and the rules regarding organising the ties being the same as that in the Coronation Cup (see above).

Presented in 1979 from the estate of F.G.(Gerry) Dickinson.

Gerry Dickinson Tankard – Runners Up

FORMAT:  4 ball better ball knock out competition.

Match Play

Handicap allowance:  ¾ difference in handicaps.

Medal Tees and Course

Organise rounds as per the rules in the Coronation Cup (as above)

Presented in 1989 by Mr and Mrs George Johnstone

FORMAT: Mixed Pairs Knock Out Competition – Foursomes

Foursomes Match Play

Handicap allowance: Half the full difference between the aggregate handicap of either side.

Gentlemen play from white medal tees

Ladies play from red tees

Play to lower first green

Strokes taken from Ladies card

Organise rounds as per the rules in the Coronation Cup (as above)

Presented in 1904  by Mr. J. A. Courtenay

The Cup is awarded to the player with the Best Aggregate Score of three cards from the Monthly Medals played from April to September.

1. Beyond the outer edge of any fence, wall or gate bounding the course.
2. The car park, paths and flower beds by the Clubhouse.

The dykes crossing the 3rd and 5th holes are integral parts of the course. Free Relief is not permitted.

1. Seats, Steps, Distance Markers, Marker Poles and Course Furniture. The Practice net, Tractor Shed and its adjacent slopes, Embedded stones or rocks in the general area. The drain and tank cover on the first fairway.
2. Pathways surfaced with gravel, stone, concrete or the like.
3. Staked trees and trees protected by netting or shelters and relief must be taken to avoid likely damage.

Relief is permitted under Rule 16.1 without penalty (within one club length of the nearest point of complete relief no nearer the hole)

1. Any area on the course outlined in white or marked as “Ground Under Repair” which are No Play Zones.
2. Tractor wheel marks on closely mown areas.
3. Areas of damage caused by rabbits or badgers when it effects the lie of the ball.

Relief is permitted under Rule 16.1 without penalty

A ball finishing on a wrong green including the practice putting green must be lifted and dropped in accordance with Rule 13.1f

A ball coming to rest on an aeration hole on greens may be placed at the nearest spot, not nearer the hole, which avoids the situation

When playing the 3rd hole any ball a ball striking the marker pole at the 8th green or the marker pole on the mound in front of the 3rd green must be played from where it finishes.

A ball finishing between the back edge of the 7th tee and the boundary wall may be declared unplayable and dropped in the dropping zone next to the 7th tee under penalty of one stroke.

During the period from 1st November to 30th April a ball lying on any closely mown area in the general area may, without penalty, be moved or lifted, cleaned and placed within 6 inches of where it originally lay, but no nearer the hole. The ball is in play after it has been replaced.

Note: “Closely mown area” for the purpose of these Local Rules means any area of the course, including paths through the rough, cut to fairway height or less.

This document outlines guidance and rules for the running of Competitions and Handicaps at New Galloway Golf Club. The competition rules are written down to bring together in one document the way that Club Competitions will be organised and run by the Committee and organised by the Match Secretary in order to ensure consistency in the application of these rules. The document sets out the role of the Committee and Match Secretary and the penalties for any breaches of the rules. All players must adhere to the competition rules which will lead to a high level of fair play, player etiquette and competitiveness.

2.1 – All Competitions will be played according to the Rules of Golf as approved by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews which take precedence over the following (Club Competition) rules.

2.2 Club Competitions will be run in accordance with the Competition Rules-

2.3 All local rules are those applicable to New Galloway Golf Course and will be approved by the Committee of New Galloway Golf Club

2.4 All rules will be applied with fairness and the Committees decision will be final. In making any decision the Committee and Match Secretary will endeavour to be consistent and ensure fairness to all competitors.

2.5 These rules supersede all previous rules of the New Galloway Golf Club and future changes will be made as amendments to this document following approval of the full Committee of New Galloway Golf Club.

2.5 Starting – All competitors will commence play from the first tee unless notified by the Match Secretary that they should start elsewhere.

2.6 Teeing Ground – All competitions will be played off the white medal tees unless otherwise stated (players may only play from medal tees in competitions approved by the Committee and/or the Match Secretary) The Match Secretary will note which tees will be used for each competition on the entry sheet.

2.7 Time of Starting – Players will tee off at the time indicated on the draw sheet. The Match Secretary may permit a player/s to change their tee off time dependant on the reason for the change & the practicality of adjusting the main draw. Competitors who arrive late for their tee off time will be penalised in accordance with “Rule 33-1 & 33-7”, 2 strokes at the first hole in stroke play or loss of first hole in match play

3.1 Each competitor should enter their name on the entry sheet provided. Players may also enter by e-mailing the Match Secretary at least 48 hours prior to the competition.

3.2 The draw will be made by the Match Secretary or a member of the Committee on the date notified on the entry sheet

3.3 Where a draw is made before the day of the competition, it will be posted on the notice board in the clubhouse.

3.4 No alteration to any draw may be made without the agreement of the Match Secretary

3.5 Late entries will be approved by the Match Secretary or the member of the Committee organising the competition on the day and will only be allowed where it is practical to accommodate them without detriment to competitors who have made their entry on time.

3.6 Competitors who cannot make their entry time must notify the Match Secretary or a member of the Committee. Members who persistently fail to turn up for competitions that they have entered for may be banned for a minimum of 2 weeks or longer as decided by the Committee

3.7 In competitions where there is a draw for partners, no late entries will be allowed.

3.8 Where entry to the competition is to be made on the day of the competition, when they arrive the competitors will complete the draw sheet entering the information as requested and put their entry money into the competition box (Clearly Marked) and make out a card showing the “Date, the competition, their name & handicap”.

3.9 The draw will be made by the Match Secretary or a Member of the Committee at the time notified on the entry sheet. This will be done by mixing up the score cards and drawing out the required number of cards.

3.10 The Match Secretary or Member of the Committee in the Match Secretary’s absence is empowered to adjust the draw to allow members to tee off first in order to facilitate the opening of the bar and the administration of the competition and for other bona fide reasons accepted by the Match Secretary.

3.11 Where there is a running draw the competitor will enter their name on the draw sheet as and when they arrive. The first 6 names on the entry sheet will be drawn at the time notified on the entry sheet then subsequent draws will be made taking succeeding groups of 6 except at the last draw which will be drawn according to the amount of players waiting to start. This is to ensure that all players wishing to play are able to do so

3.12 Where players for whatever reason do not wish to enter the main draw for the Monthly Medal & Presidents Putter, they may not tee off within the ½ hour prior to the main draw start time and for the Summer & Winter League 1 hour prior to main draw. Players who play in the morning should ensure that they do not interfere with those who have entered the 12 o’clock draw. Due to bad weather or other good reason those playing in the morning finish their 9 holes as the players are starting from the 12 o’clock draw it will be courtesy to alternate on the first tee.

3.13 Where players play outside the main draw they should, where possible, make a draw between the players present and waiting for a partner when they turn up to play.

3.14 Where it is considered by the Match Secretary or in his absence a Member of the Committee that there may be a shortage of light for the field to complete their game the start of play may be advanced by 15 minutes.

3.15 Singles Competitions should, where possible, be played in 3 balls. In the case of an all day tee off, players arriving together may elect to play in a 4 ball provided that they do not leave a player wishing to play waiting for a partner and that they give way to 2 & 3 ball matches.

3.16 Where there are two 2 ball matches left at the end of the draw the players may elect to play in a 4 ball providing they do not hold up other competitors.

4.1 In order to ensure that all ties are played on time it is the responsibility of all players to attempt to contact each other to arrange the tie. The first player making contact will offer their opponent 3 dates one of which will be a weekend, all before the date indicated when the round should be played by. The player receiving the challenge should either accept one of these dates or provide a further 3 one of which should be a weekend, all before the date indicated when the round should be played by.

4.2 Unless both players agree, a minimum of 1 week’s notice should be given

4.3 Where players are unable to make an arrangement to play between themselves, they will notify the Match Secretary who will set out a date for the tie to be played

4.4 Where a tie is not played by the due date, the Match Secretary will decide the tie by the toss of a coin unless in the Match Secretary’s opinion the tie has not been played because of the actions of one of the players. In these circumstances the tie will awarded to the other player

4.5 The Match Secretary may at his discretion give a limited extension for the tie to be played, however in these circumstances the Match Secretary will set a time limit of not more than 7 days for the tie to be played.

4.6 All ties will be played over the New Galloway Course.

4.7 Before starting players should agree the procedure should there be a tie at the end of 18 holes. The choices are:

1. To continue from the first tee until one player wins a hole.
2. To play a further 18 holes at a later date provided it does not hold up the next round of the competition.
3. To toss a coin if neither of the above can be achieved.

4.8 Where a match ends “All Square” the match should be decided as above. In (a) above the match will continue from the first tee and strokes will be given as in the stipulated round except where both players agree to discontinue in accordance with Rule 6-8, or 1 player considers the light too bad to continue.

A 3 ball match should complete their round in 3 hours 20 minutes. Players who take more than 3 hours 40 minutes to complete their round may be penalized in accordance with the rules of golf after consideration by the Match Secretary and 2 other members of the Committee.

6.1 Players may discontinue play due to Dangerous Conditions in accordance with rule 6-8b.

6.2 It is the responsibility of players to ensure that they have sufficient time to complete their round before darkness. Entry fees will not be refunded if players allow insufficient time to complete their rounds.

6.3 Where the competition is a mid-day tee off and the competitors are unable to complete their round by 7pm, the competition will be declared null and void and all entry fees will be refunded and the competition will be re-scheduled.

6.4 Any Summer/Winter League competition which is cancelled because of poor weather or where there are fewer than five competitors will be declared null and void and will not be re-played. In these circumstances competitors who had already played will be refunded their entry fee

Competitors must accept the condition of the course as they find it and may not suspend play because of greenkeeping work being carried out during their round. This includes the cutting of greens and new holes.

Practise is allowed on the practise area between the 3rd & 5th fairways and the practise putting green. Competitors may not practise on the course on the day of a stroke play competition.

9.1 Ties in stroke play competitions will be decided on the best card over the inward half, the last 9, 6, 3 or last hole, handicaps will be applied proportionately. If this does not provide a clear winner the last 12 & 15 holes will be similarly used to decide. Where the competition is played over 15 holes the best score over the last 7, 6, 3 holes or last hole will be used to decide

9.2 Ties in the MacMillan, Brown, Shepley Cup & Duguid Trophy will be decided by a play off over 18 holes. The play off will be arranged within 2 weeks of the playing of the competition. In the event of a further tie sudden death will be used to decide the result with strokes taken in handicap events in accordance with the stroke index of the course

10.2 It is the individual players responsibility to ensure that they play of the correct handicap in any competition.

10.3 Adjustments to handicaps will be made in accordance with the SGU CONGU handicapping system.

10.4 All Individual Strokeplay Competitions played over a measured course will be Qualifying Competitions.

10.5 All cards for Qualifying Competitions MUST be posted in the Competition Box.

10.6 A member obtains a handicap by presenting a handicap certificate from another club or by posting 3 cards signed by another member into the Competition Box, evidence of a reasonable standard of golf is expected prior to being given a handicap.

10.7 Members with prior golfing experience are expected to inform the Club Secretary of this prior to being allocated a handicap. New members should present a handicap certificate

10.8 The Match Secretary will update the handicaps of players as soon as possible after any competition and post them in the clubhouse, on the Master Scoreboard http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/ so that members have every opportunity to ensure they are aware of their current handicap prior to playing any competition.

10.9 All players who begin play in any singles stroke play competition will be subject to handicap revision.

10.10 The Congu Unified Handicap System will be adhered to as regards adjustment of handicaps.

10.11 The Committee will carry out a review of handicaps in February under clause 19.8

10.12 Members must complete at least 3 stroke play rounds during the year in order to retain their playing handicap. Any member losing their playing handicap will be required to submit a further three cards in order to have their handicap reinstated

10.13 Handicap allowances for match play competitions will be:

10.13.1 Singles — Full Difference

10.13.2 Fourball Betterball – ¾ of the difference of the lowest Handicap player will be allowed to each player

10.13.3 Foursomes – ½ the difference of the aggregate of the 2 players.

10.13.4 Club Championship & Captain’s Championship — Ties will be played off scratch.

The Match Secretary or a member of the Committee will endeavour to be present for the official start time of any competition and is empowered to decide on any problems which may arise such as, starting times, provision of markers or handicaps.

The Greenkeeper is empowered by Committee to close the course where weather conditions or health and safety issues require. When the Greenkeeper is not present the Greens Convenor will take responsibility for this issue. Should neither the Greenkeeper not the Greens Convenor be present any member of the Committee will take this responsibility

13.2 Only the Match Secretary or a member of the Committee may give a decision on a rules matter.

13.3 In competitions of more than 1 round, competitors must obtain a decision on any rules or doubt arising from the previous round from the Match Secretary or member of the Committee.

13.4 The Committee will where there is no clear precedent in the “Decisions on the Rules of Golf” or Competition Rules — obtain guidance from appropriate sources.

The responsibilities of the Committee, Marker (who is normally a fellow competitor) & Competitor are as follows:

Committee

14.2 To maintain the stroke index table

14.3 To check all competitors submitted score cards for accuracy

14.4 To provide each competitor entered into an open competition with a score card showing the date of the competition, the competitors name, & handicap provided by the competitor.

Note –

14.4.1 A competitor will not be penalized for returning a wrongly totalled scorecard where they have recorded the correct score at each hole or has wrongly subtracted the correct handicap for which they are entitled to play off.

14.4.2 In Stableford competitions, it is the Committees responsibility to compute the points scored at each hole.

14.4.3 In a Bogey competition a competitor cannot be penalized for showing a wrong result against a hole for which they have correctly recorded their score

Marker

14.4.4 To check the score with the competitor for each hole (Rule6-6a), including any penalty strokes.

14.4.5 To record the gross score taken by the competitor for each hole (preferably as soon as the hole is completed)

14.4.6 To sign the score card and hand it to the competitor on completion of the round.

Competitor

14.4.7 In club competitions make out their own card showing, the competition, the date, their name & correct handicap (Rule 6-2b)

14.4.8 To check his score for each hole (Rule 6-6b)

14.4.9 To settle any doubtful scores with the Match Secretary prior to handing in the card or where this is not possible providing a note of the problem with the score card when placing the card in the returns box (Rule 6-6b)

14.4.10 To ensure that they & their marker have signed the card and that the card is returned to either the Match Secretary or into the returns box prior to leaving the course(Rule 6-6b)

14.4.11 In a Fourball stroke play competition to ensure that the gross score which counts is correctly recorded on the card (Rule 31-3)

14.4.12 Before starting a match in a handicap competition both competitors should ascertain the handicap of their opponent

Note

• It is immaterial where the card is checked
• The fact that the marker and competitor have signed the card will be indication that the card has been checked in accordance with the rules
• Should the card be signed in the wrong place this will not invalidate the card
• The competitor is liable for disqualification for any breach of rule 6-6b, the wording of which is designed to impress upon the competitor their responsibility for ensuring the correctness of the card they return properly signed and countersigned
• The Committee have the power (Rule 33-7) to waive or modify a penalty of disqualification, but this power may only be used in exceptional circumstances and should not be used in cases where the competitor has been careless or negligent
• The competitor’s duty to return their card “as soon as possible” (Rule 6-6b) should be interpreted reasonably. Since no alterations may be made after the card has been returned (Rule 6-6c) the competitor must be allowed sufficient time to check their card carefully. It is the responsibility of the Committee to decide whether any delay in returning the card was reasonable or not

The use of distance measuring devices (DMD’s) is permitted in all New Galloway Golf Club competitions.(see note to Rule14-3 and Appendix 1: Part B: Section 9) page 136 Rules of Golf) They must measure distance only.

Features that would render use of the device contrary to the local rule include, but are not limited to:

1. The gauging or measuring of slope
2. The gauging or measuring of anything that might affect play (e.g. wind speed, directions or other climate based information such as temperature, humidity etc)
3. Recommendations that might assist the player in making a stroke or in his play (eg. Club selection, type of shot to be played, green reading or any other relevant matter) or
4. Calculating the effective distance between two points based on slope or other conditions affecting shot distance.

Such non conforming features render use of the device contrary to the Rules, irrespective of whether or not:

1. The features can be switched off or disengaged
2. The features are switched off or disengaged

A multifunctional device, such as a smart phone or PDA, may be used as a distance measuring device provided it contains a distance measuring application that meets all of the above limitations. (ie. must measure distance only) In addition, when the distance measuring application is being used, there must be no other features or applications installed on the device that, would be in breach of the Rules, whether or not they are actually used.

PENALTY for breach of DMD local rule, disqualification

PENALTY for breach of local rules:- match play – loss of hole: stroke play – 2 strokes.