Competition Rules

This Manual outlines guidance and rules for the running of Competitions and Handicaps at Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club, It is subordinate to the Rules of Golf as published by the R&A and the Handicap system as laid down by the English Golf Union.

The Club Secretary in conjunction with the Chairman of Golf shall be responsible for enforcing the rules laid down. Any appeals against their decisions must be made in writing within seven days and will be heard by the full Committee.

Handicapping

The Club operates the CONGU SSS Handicapping system in its entirety including the use of Rule 19.8 – Stableford Adjustment.
All Individual Strokeplay Competitions Played over a Measured Course will be Qualifying Competitions.
All Cards for Qualifying Competitions MUST be posted in the Competitions Box.
The Club operates a Player Score Input system (PSI) and each player is responsible for the correct input of his score at the end of each round. The Scorecard remains the sole requirement for scoring in the Competition.>
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.
Members with prior Golfing experience are expected to inform the Secretary of this prior to being allocated a Handicap

Eligibility to Play in Competitions.

All Competitors MUST have a bona fide Current Club Handicap.
Country Members are eligible to Play in Monthly Medals and Stablefords and Extra Medals and Stablefords only. The Club Captain only may invite Country Members to play in other events. Country Members cannot qualify as representatives of the Club in sponsored events (eg Famous Grouse).
Colt Members may play in all competitions.
All Male Categories of Junior Members may compete in Monthly Medals and Stablefords and Extra Medals and Stablefords only, provide they have a handicap of 28 or less. They become eligible for all other events on attaining a Playing Handicap of 8. In all Senior Competitions they MUST play with a Full Member.
Competitors in all Competitions must play with a Marker who has entered the SAME Competition unless a marker is agreed by the Secretary or Chairman of Golf prior to the Competition.
To be eligible to Win a Prize in Major Singles, Betterball or Team Competition (including Daily Mail Foursomes, Famous Grouse etc) a Competitor MUST have entered at least 5 individual Strokeplay Competitions in the 12 months prior to the Competition.be eligible to Play in Betterball or Team Competitions where a Draw for Partners takes place, Member MUST have entered at least 5 individual Strokeplay Competitions in the 12 months prior to the Draw.

Organisation of Competitions

All Competitions will be Played Off White Tees unless otherwise stated.
Starting sheets will be used for Major Competitions and Play will be in two or threeballs only for Singles Play. Play outside of Starting sheets is permitted though not in the 20 minutes prior to the timesheet and not at all prior on Captains Day, Club Championship, Tradesmans Bowl or Invitation Days.
In any Competition which is drawn any individual wishing to withdraw must inform the Secretary or Competitions Chairman. No persons may enter a Drawn Competition after the draw other than as a reserve at the discretion of the Secretary or Competitions Chairman.
Competition Fees. The current entry fees and optional sweeps will be displayed on the relevant entry sheets and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Competition Committee. All relevant fees must be paid in the Professionals shop prior to the commencement of the match or competition. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification. Only players aged 18 years and over may enter any sweep Any Competitor wishing to enter a Competition prior to the day may do so only on the previous day by entering in the Pro shop. No refund may be given. If a Player does not play he must still submit his card.
Each Competition will be played to the Course Open on that Day.
Postponements / Cancellations. Should Summer events be cancelled a further suitable date is to be found. Winter Competitions (November to March) will only be rearranged if further suitable dates can be found within the Winter period.
Deciding of Ties – Unless otherwise stated the Competition will be decided on Countback in the following order: Back: 9 Holes, 6 , 3, 1, Front 9, 6, 3, 1^st Hole.
Following any further Ties the decision will be made by the Golf Committee.

Knock Out Competitions

The first named player(s) should contact the second named player(s).
It is the responsibility of all players to agree a convenient date and ensure the match is played before the final date.
If a convenient date cannot be agreed, then at least 12 days before the final date, the first named players must offer the second named players, 4 dates, 2 of which must be either a Saturday or a Sunday. If none of these dates are accepted, the first named players will proceed to the next round. If the 4 dates are not offered before the time limit, the second named players will proceed to the next round. In the event of a dispute, the decision of the Chairman of Golf shall be final.
All Knockout Matches shall be played by the specified date. Exception to this may be granted by the Chairman of Golf Only. Whom may only grant limited extensions provided a Date to Play has been agreed.
Matchplay Finals - The date for the matchplay finals will be printed in the fixture list. If any player is involved in more than one final, an alternative date, convenient to all parties, will be arranged as soon as possible after the date on the fixture list, by the Chairman of Golf. The final of the Parker Cup will take precedence over all other competitions.

Referees will be supplied for all matchplay finals and their decisions will be final. All replays of finals must be on dates agreeable to all competitors and the referee.

If tied after the allotted Competitive rounds (18 or 36 Holes) all Rounds except the Finals will be decided by Sudden Death. Any tied final will be decided over a Further 18 Holes followed, if necessary by Sudden Death.

Individual Strokeplay Competitions Details

CAPTAINS PRIZE - White Medal Tees

The Captain of the year is to decide the type of competition, the tees to be used, the handicap allowance and which class of members are to be invited.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - White Medal Tees

The competition will consist of two medal rounds. There will be 6 trophies.

The Club Championship awarded for the best aggregate gross score over the 2 rounds.
The Oates Scratch Trophy awarded for the best gross score in the first round.
The Shepherd Scratch Trophy awarded for the best gross score in the second round.
The Committee Cup awarded for the best aggregate net score over the two rounds.
The Deepdale Trophy will be awarded for the best first round net score.
The Matthews Salver will be awarded for the best second round net score.

To be eligible to win any trophy, competitors must play both rounds and submit both cards. Any competitor may win competitions 1, 2, and 3 in any combination, however any competitor who has won competition 1, cannot win 4. In the event of a tie in competitions 2, 3, 5 or 6, the winner will be decided on the last 9--6--3 etc. In the event of a tie in competitions 1 or 4, a further 18 holes will be played, on a convenient date, to decide the winner. If still tied, extra holes will be played on a sudden death basis.

Any full playing member may qualify for the Club Championship provided that he has a handicap of 16 or below on lst July annually (i.e.. after any competition on 30th June). In competition 4, 5, & 6 the handicap held on the day of the Club Championship will apply.

The optional sweep, open to members 18 years old and over will be divided as follows: Competitions 1 & 4 = 2 shares each. Competitions 2, 3, 5, & 6 = 1 share each.

It is expected that the Club Champion will, whenever possible, represent South Cliff Golf Club in national competitions, team championships and alliances etc.

TRADESMENS BOWL - White Medal Tees

18 holes medal competition. Maximum handicap allowance 20, players with a handicap of 2l to 28 may compete off 20. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6—3 etc.

BRIGHT CUP - White Medal Tees

18 holes bogey competition. Maximum handicap allowance 20. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

MONTHLY COMPETITIONS – SUMMER - White Medal Tees

During the period April to October (inclusive), A Monthly Medal and a Monthly Stableford competition will be held each month. Competitors will play in either 2s, 3's or 4's at any time during the day.
There will be 2 divisions for each competition and prizes will be given for 1st and 2nd best net in each division.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.
There will be prizes for lst and 2nd in each division for the competitors with the best aggregate of 3 scores in the summer medals and summer stablefords. i.e., the lowest aggregate net differential score from CSS from 3 medals and the highest aggregate net differential points from CSS from 3 stablefords.
In the event of a tie for the aggregate, the winner will be decided by a medal or stableford round, as appropriate, over 18 holes.
There will also be 1st and 2nd prizes for the competitors with the best aggregate of 3 gross scores in the summer medals. In the event of a tie for either prize, the lowest gross round will take precedence.
For aggregate purposes, players will be deemed to be in the division in which they play on the 1st April.
Any Member NOT playing in the Competition MUST play off the Yellow tees.

GIBSON BOWL

From October 1st to September 30th in the following year, the winners and runners up of monthly and extra stablefords and medals are eligible to enter the Gibson Bowl. This is an 18 hole medal competition in two divisions, prizes given for the first and second nett in each division. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided on countback, ie. 9-6-3. The competition will be played in October of each year.

WINTER MEDALS - White Medal Tees

During the period November to March (inclusive), a medal competition will be held each month. A starting sheet will be used for those scheduled on Sundays (as detailed on page 2) Each medal will have 2 divisions, with lst and 2nd prizes in each division. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

If in use on the day, the competition will be played to temporary greens, if appropriate as a non qualifier, other than for Lou Beal purposes.

LOU BEAL TROPHY

Awarded to the competitor with the Highest number points gained from the Winter Order of Merit. Where the top 5 in each Division of Winter Individual strokeplay competition will be awarded points in order 5 points for 1st Place and 1 point for 5th Place.

In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by a medal round over 18 holes. In the event of a tie in the playoff, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

SENIORS TROPHY - White Medal Tees

18 holes medal competition. Maximum handicap allowance 28, Payers must be aged 55 Years or over on the Day of the Competition. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6—3 etc.

65 PLUS TROPHY - Yellow Tees

The Over 65's Trophy will be a Stableford Competition played off the YELLOW TEES, full handicap allowed. In the case of a tie the last 9, 6, 3 etc., holes will decide.

The competition to be played in 3 age groups, the age to be that on the day of the competition.

Age 65-69 to play 18 holes.
Age 70-79 to play 15 holes
Age 80 or over to play 13 holes

Players must decide the number of holes they intend to play prior to play.
To determine the winner of the Trophy the average of the points scored over the holes played, will be multiplied by the number of holes not played, and added to the points actually scored to determine the total score over 18 holes.
Prizes will not be allotted by Age Group but by position in the event following the Calculation and the number of Prizes will reflect the entry (usually only one).

NEW YEARS DAY COMPETITION - Yellow Tees

18 holes Stableford competition to be played on New Years Day each year. Maximum handicap allowance 28. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

In the event of inclement weather, the competition will be cancelled.

MATCHPLAY EVENTS

PARKER CUP - White Medal Tees

Matchplay knockout competition over 18 holes. Maximum handicap to be 20 but players with handicaps of 21 to 28 may compete off 20. In the event of a tie, in all rounds except the final, the winner will be decided by sudden death. Final to be played over 36 holes and in the event of a tie, a further 18 holes will be played. If still tied, the winner will be decided by sudden death.

WISSLER COMPETITION - White Medal Tees

4 Ball better ball matchplay knockout competition over 18 holes. Maximum handicap to be 20 but players with handicaps of 21 to 28 may compete off 20. In the event of a tie, in all rounds except the final, the winner will be decided by sudden death. Final to be played over 18 holes and in the event of a tie, a further 18 holes will be played. If still tied, the winner will be decided by sudden death.

Winners may not play together again.

FURBY TROPHY - White Medal Tees & Ladies LGU Tees

Mixed foursomes matchplay knockout competition over 18 holes. Players may choose own partners. Maximum handicap limits to be; Gentlemen 20, Ladies 30 but players with handicaps of 21 to 36 may compete but maximum allowances to apply. Shot allowance to be 3/8ths the difference of the combined handicaps. In the event of a tie, in all rounds except the final, the winner will be decided by sudden death.

Final to be played over 18 holes and in the event of a tie, a further 18 holes will be played. If still tied, the winner will be decided by sudden death. Winners may not play together again.

KINGSLEY WINTER PAIR KNOCKOUT - White Medal Tees

4 Ball better ball medal, qualifying round over 18 holes. Maximum handicap to be 20 but players with handicaps of 21 to 28 may compete off 20. The leading 16 pairs, and those tying for 16th place will play in a matchplay knockout competition during the winter months. All qualifiers will be drawn to determine their opponents with those having the highest qualifying scores taking part in any preliminary rounds.

In the event of a tie, in all rounds except the final, the winners will be decided by sudden death.

Final to be played over 18 holes and in the event of a tie, a further 18 holes will be played. If still tied, the winner will be decided by sudden death.

Winners may not play together again.

FOURBALL AND FOURSOMES COMPETITIONS

CLUB CAPTAINS DRIVE IN COMPETITION - White Medal Tees

Competition format and teeing arrangements (Shotgun or not) to be at the Captains discretion but the date of the competition will be the first Sunday after the AGM. The course is to be closed prior to the competition.

Prizes to be decided by the Captain. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

Tee order and Pairs may be decided by the Captain if he so wishes.

GENTLEMEN'S INVITATION DAY - White Medal Tees

4 ball better ball medal competition over 18 holes with a maximum handicap of 20 with 3/4 allowance. Player with handicaps of 21 to 28 may compete off 20. In the event of a tie, the winners will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

Pairs will consist of a Full South Cliff Golf Club Member and a non Member of South Cliff Golf Club with a bona fide affiliated Handicap from another Club.

LIFEBOAT WEEKEND COMPETITIONS

Saturday – At the discretion of the Captain. 2001 Format: Invitational AM-AM, up to 2 guests in a team of 4.
Sunday - A members only Texas Scramble with Teams of 4 – handicap Limit 28 Men and 36 ladies. Men receive 10% Allowance, Ladies receive 20% Allowance.

In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

An afternoon competition may be arranged at the discretion of the Captain of the year and the format of any such competition will be published on the main notice board.

KEN DOCKRAY TROPHY - White Medal Tees

Greensome medal competition over 18 holes with a draw for partners. Stroke allowance to be 3/8ths of the combined handicap. Maximum handicap to be 20 but players with handicaps of 21 to 28 may compete off 20. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

HOOD TROPHY - White Medal Tees

Greensome medal competition over 18 holes with a draw for partners, 1 low handicap with 1 high handicap, the high handicap level to be determined once all entries are in. Stroke allowance to be 3/8ths of the combined handicap. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

JOE NIXON TROPHY - White Medal Tees

Draw for Partners - 18 hole Medal Fourball Betterball Maximium Handicap 28.

PROFESSIONAL'S COMPETITION

Format to be decided at the discretion of the Professional. The Pro may invite two non members as his guests though they may not win 1st Prize.

SUNDAY CLUTCHES - Yellow Tees

Discontinued.

JEFFREY DENNIS TROPHY - Yellow Tees

This competition is the final clutch of the season and is open to members who have qualified by winning a Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday clutch (October to September) and entering at least 3 during the season. The competition is open to members aged 18 years and above, no visitors may enter. Partners to be drawn prior to the day of the competition. Competition to be played over 18 holes and in the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6-- 3 etc.

BOXING DAY COMPETITION - Yellow Tees

4 Ball better ball medal competition over 15 holes. Entries to be in pairs. Maximum handicap to be 28. Only 2 clubs and a putter may be used. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc. Prizes to be presented immediately after the competition if at all possible.

TURKEY TROT – White Medal Tees

4 Ball better ball medal competition over 18 holes with a draw for partners. Maximum handicap to be 28. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc. Prizes to be vouchers from a local butcher.

DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES - White Medal Tees

To be played in accordance with the rules set out by the sponsors.

FAMOUS GROUSE FOURSOMES

To be played in accordance with the rules set out by the sponsors.

JUBILEE MIXED FOURSOMES
- White Medal Tees & Ladies LGU Tees

Mixed fourball competition over 18 holes with a draw for partners. Handicap limits to be; Gentlemen 28, Ladies 36. In the event of a tie, the winners will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

Winners may not play together again.

S.C.G.C. PAST CAPTAINS TROPHY
- Yellow Tees

18 hole stableford competition off full handicap. Handicap limit 28. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

RABBITS SECTION

All members with a handicap of 16 to 28 inclusive may play in any of the following. Lower Handicap Associate Members may Play in the Individual Strokeplay Competitions, though only for an Associates Prize.

RABBIT'S CAPTAINS PRIZE - White Medal Tees

Type of competition to be decided by the Rabbit's Captain.

ALLAT TROPHY - White Medal Tees

18 Hole stableford competition. Play anytime during the day. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc. Handicap Qualifying Competition.

SKARTHI TROPHY - White Medal Tees

18 Hole stableford competition. Play anytime during the day. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc. Handicap Qualifying Competition.

HALL TROPHY - White Medal Tees

4 Ball Better Ball medal competition over 18 holes with a draw for partners, 1 low handicap with 1 high handicap, the high handicap level to be determined once all entries are in.

In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

RABBITS MEDAL - White Medal Tees

Medal competition over 18 holes. Play anytime during the day. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc. Handicap Qualifying Competition.

WALKER CUP - Yellow Tees

Matchplay knockout competition over 18 holes to be played during the winter months. Full handicap difference. In the event of a tie, in all rounds except the final, the winner will be decided by sudden death.

Final to be played over 18 holes and in the event of a tie, a further 18 holes will be played. If still tied, the winner will be decided by sudden death. Low handicap players may enter this competition.

CHADWICK TROPHY - Yellow Tees

Matchplay knockout competition over 18 holes. In the event of a tie, in all rounds except the final, the winner will be decided by sudden death.

Final to be played over 18 holes and in the event of a tie, a further 18 holes will be played. If still tied, the winner will be decided by sudden death.

NOTE: The Hall Trophy and Walker Cup are competitions held jointly with low handicap players.

JUNIOR SECTION

JUNIOR MEDAL & CHAMBER'S CUP
- White Medal Tees

During the period April to November (inclusive), one medal competition will be held each month for Juniors both male and female. Competitors must sign the book held in the Professionals shop prior to play and pay the appropriate entry fee. Completed cards are to be placed in the Junior Competition box. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

CHAMBER'S CUP - White Medal Tees

The competitor with the best 3 aggregate net scores during the months of May to October inclusive, will be the winner of the Chambers Cup. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by a medal round, over 18 holes. In the event of a tie in the playoff, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd for the competitors with the best aggregate of 3 scores in the medals i.e. the lowest aggregate net differential score from CSS from 3 medals.

NORTON CUP - White Medal Tees

Medal competition played over 18 holes. Handicap limit of 28. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.

HESLETON TROPHY - White Medal Tees

Stableford competition played over 18 holes. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on count back, i.e. last 9--6--3 etc.