EAGLESCLIFFE GOLF CLUB
RULES GOVERNING THE LADIES’ SECTION (Revised 2024)
1. The name of The Secon shall be The Ladies Secon of Eaglescliffe Golf Club.
2. The Ladies Secon shall be Governed by the Compeon Rules of Eaglescliffe Golf Club
(Ladies/General)
3. The Officers of the Secon shall be the Captain, Vice-Captain, Secretary, and Treasurer, who must
all be playing members of the Club. A Captain, Vice-Captain, Secretary and Treasurer shall be
elected at each Annual General Meeng. The same person may not hold more than one of the
above offices.
4. The management of the Secon shall be vested in a Commiee consisng of:
(a) The Officers of the Secon.
(b) Three playing members of the Secon.
(c) The Rering Captain, who shall be a member of the Commiee for one year, and therefore,
shall not be eligible for Office or Commiee for a further year.
5. The Commiee may fill any vacancy on the commiee occurring during the year. Any member so
appointed will complete the term of office remaining. The Commiee shall have the power to coopt
a member for a specific purpose for a finite period. In the event of insufficient nominaons
for Commiee at the Annual General Meeng, the Commiee shall appoint members for two
years.
6. The three elected members shall serve on the Commiee for two years, but elecons shall be
arranged so that two shall rere one year and one the next. A rering member shall not be eligible
for re-elecon for one year. The Handicap Secretary and Compeon Secretary are elected at the
AGM. The Compeon Secretary will be a member of commiee.
7. The Annual General Meeng shall be held during February on a date to be fixed by the Commiee.
Not less than 28 days noce of such meeng shall be fixed to the Secon's noce board and sent
to members by email. Fieen playing members present shall form a quorum. The Captain shall
take the chair at the Annual and General Meengs, or in her absence the Vice-Captain and in the
absence of both, the members present shall elect a chairman. The Chairman shall have a casng
vote only at all meengs.
8. Nominaons for Officers and Commiee duly proposed and seconded must be in the hands of
the Secretary seven days before the A.G.M. No person may propose or second more than two
nominees. Vong to be by ballot. A valid return must record no more than one vote per nominee
with the votes cast to equal the nominaon vacancies.
9. The Secretary must call any General Meeng required by:
(a) The Commiee
(b) A wrien request to the Secretary signed by ten playing members of the Secon and stang
the reason for the request.
This meeng to be held within 14 days of receipt of requision. Due noce of the meeng must
be fixed to the Secon's noce board and sent by email to members. Fieen playing members
shall form a quorum.
10. Non-playing, Life Style, Country, Academy members and Juniors are not entled to:
(a) Become an Officer of the Secon
(b) Serve on Commiee
(c ) Vote at any meeng
11. The Commiee shall meet once per month throughout the year. Extra commiee meengs may
be called by:
(a) The Captain.
(b) The Secretary.
(c) Upon request of any three members of the Commiee stang the nature of the business to be
transacted.
Five members shall form a quorum. The Captain or her nominee shall take the chair and shall have
a casng vote only.
12. The Secretary shall be responsible to the Commiee for the general management of the Secon.
She shall conduct the correspondence and have custody of all documents belonging to the
Secon. The Treasurer shall submit for approval all Accounts to the Commiee and to the A.G.M.
13. A member shall have been a playing member of the Club for not less than five years before being
eligible to be an Officer of the secon; and not less than two years before serving on the
Commiee.
14. The Commiee shall have the power from me to me to make, alter and repeal Rules regulang
the holding and playing of compeons and events, but the condions under which major
trophies are played may be altered only by a majority vote at the Annual General Meeng or a
General Meeng or an Extraordinary General Meeng.
15. All compeons shall be played according to the Rules of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St.
Andrews and England Golf.
16. The fees charged by the Secon for compeons shall be reviewed at the A.G.M. each year.
Majors: £5 from 2025.
17. No rule of the Secon shall be repealed or amended, and no new rule made, unless by majority
vote at a General Meeng. Wrien noce of any new rule or amendment must be in the hands
of the Secretary at least 21 days before the date of a General Meeng together with signatures
of proposer and seconder. Copies of any proposed new rule or amendment shall be posted by the
Secretary on the Secon's noce board and sent by email to members at least 14 days before the
meeng. A resoluon dealing with any maer relang to the Ladies' Secon, other than a
modificaon to the rules, can be proposed by any vong member at a general meeng.
Rules & Conditions of Play
Section 1 Conditions
Section 2 Competitions
Section 3 Match Play
Section 4 Handicaps
Section 5 Priority
Section 6 Etiquette of the Game
Section 7 Local Rules
Section 8 Lady and Mixed Trophies
Section 9 General
The competition rules are displayed within the Ladies locker room.
The Rules of Golf, as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the Local Rules
of the club, shall be strictly observed on all occasions.
1. CONDITIONS
1.1 Players shall always have regard to the etiquette of the game and shall be suitably attired
both on the course and in the clubhouse.
1.2 Any player arriving late within 5 minutes of her tee time will be allowed to take part in
the competition with a 2-stroke penalty. A player being later than 5 minutes will be
disqualified. An absent competitor in a 4 Ball Better Ball competition may join her partner
between holes, but not during play of a hole.
1.3 Please honour your commitment unless the competition is cancelled or you agree not to
play by mutual consent. A member having entered a competition and subsequently
finding herself unable to compete, must ensure that her name is deleted from the BRS
Timesheet. A member failing to do so is liable to disciplinary action by the Committee.
1.4 The Professional is in charge of play at all times.
1.5 It was agreed at a commiee meeng in 2018 that: 'Golf Carts' (ride on motorised
vehicles) will only be permied in compeons for competors with medical cerficates
or for competors that would otherwise be unable to parcipate due to physical
limitaons as a result of their age or disability.' Anyone playing in a compeon with a
'buggy driver' is expected to walk the course.
2. COMPETITIONS
2.1 Competitions shall be held at such times and under such conditions as the Committee
shall decide.
2.2 Each competition will be played according to the appropriate rules as detailed within
Section 8.4
2.3 Competitors shall play in threes unless the competition form requires otherwise.
2.4 The CONGU World Handicapping System (WHS) shall apply. A member new to golf, will
need to submit scorecards in order to be allocated a WHS Handicap Index (this can be
any combination of cards covering 54 holes (i.e. 3 number 18 hole cards, 6 number 9
holes cards or 2 9 hole cards and 2 18 hole cards etc). At this stage, she will be eligible to
play within the competition field.
2.5 Junior girls may enter competitions on Tuesdays and Fridays - entry fee £1.00 (or as per
detail on Competition Guidance). Sweep money is not paid to juniors under the age of
16. To enter major competitions junior girls must have a handicap index of 18.5 or less.
2.6 Girls over the age of 16 or having a WHS handicap index of 18.5 or less are entitled to
play in all Ladies Major competitions. Girls over the age of 16 with a handicap index of
18.5 or less are entitled to play in the club mixed competitions (Greer & Nattrass Cups
and Mixed Foursomes Knock-out).
Note :- When a Junior reaches the age of 18, she shall be eligible to compete in all Ladies
club competitions (regardless of Handicap Index).
2.7 All competition cards, including no-returns, must be duly checked, signed by both player
and marker and submitted, immediately after play. Failure to do so may result in
disqualification after handicap revision and suspension from Club.
2.8 Life Style Members may not play in weekend competitions.
Country members are not eligible to play in any club competition.
5-day members are allowed to play in midweek competitions without restrictions,
Social Golf at the weekend (subject to paying green fees) but cannot enter Club
Knockout Competitions.
6-day members may play in competitions through the week without restrictions and on
Sundays, except for Club Knockout competitions.
For a Lady to win compeons she must have a total of at least 4 qualifying rounds (18
holes) in her WHS record in the preceding 12 months. Excepon: any Lady who cannot
complete 18 holes for reasons of age or disability, must have completed 4 qualifying
rounds of 9 holes in the preceding 12 months. All ladies may enter compeons.
Excepons: Ladies returning to golf aer injury, etc., will be looked at individually.
2.9 If bad weather causes early termination of a competition, it will be cancelled and rescheduled
(wherever possible).
2.10 Except where stated, in the event of a tie in any competition, other than match play,
the winner shall be determined on the score:-
a) over the last 9 holes. Failing that,
b) over the last 6 holes. Failing that,
c) over the last 3 holes. Failing that,
d) the last hole.
2.11 Entry to Competitions :-
2.11.1 On the day of the competition, the competitor will commence play at the
time booked, unless permission has been granted by the Committee or
Professional to transfer to another time.
2.11.2 Prior to starting her round, she must also sign-in to the competition using
the PSI in the concourse or on a smartphone.
2.11.3 Any member who commences to play in a club competition, whether it be 18
or 36 holes is expected to complete it in its entirety.
2.11.4 At the conclusion of the competition, she must enter her score into the PSI in
the concourse or on a smartphone, and leave her duly completed card in the
cabinet underneath the PSI terminal. (Which is when it is considered to be
returned). Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
2.12 Members are not allowed to play the course or enter any competition if their
subscription is overdue.
2.13 Scorecards must be marked by an experienced golfer who has a WHS handicap.
2.14 Full members under the age of 21 on January 1st of the current year are eligible to
play in Junior Competitions. (NB: This will include some ‘Intermediate’ category
members.)
2.15 When play is suspended by the Committee (e.g. course flooding), it will be indicated
by three consecutive notes on a siren, repeated. R&A Rule 5.7b applies for the
procedure when play is suspended. When play is suspended by the Committee
because of a potentially dangerous situation (e.g. lightning), it will indicated by one
long note on a siren and play shall be discontinued immediately. Play will resume by
order of the Committee. This will be two short notes of a siren, repeated. (see R&A
Rule5.7c and 5,7d).
2.16 If the conditions of the course become unsafe for play, it may be closed by any
member of the Club’s Management Team, the Competitions Officer, the Competitions
Committee Administrator, or the Professional.
2.17 If the course is closed on the day scheduled for a qualifying compeon the
compeon will be re-arranged on another date acceptable to the Ladies' Commiee
and/or the Ladies' Compeon Secretary provided that:
• there were ladies signed up to play on the original occasion.
• a suitable date can be found in the club calendar.
If the compeon was a draw then the original draw will stand with the excepon of those
ladies who are unable to play on the re-scheduled date. The draw will be re-opened and
anyone wishing to play on the revised date will be drawn to fill the gaps or form new
pairings.
3. MATCHPLAY
3.1 Competitions in Knock-Out Match play events shall reach a decision within the period
stipulated for each round. Failure to do so may incur disqualification of all players
involved.
3.2 It is the responsibility of all competitors to agree and fix a date for their match or
replay.
3.3 In match play competitions that finish all square at the end of the stipulated holes,
play shall continue in the same sequence until a decision is reached. If there is a
course closure part way through the game, the players may agree a method of
deciding the result; however, if there is no agreement, the match will be replayed over
a further 18 holes.
4. HANDICAPS
4.1 The Committee / Handicap Secretary has the power to reduce a member’s Handicap
Index at any time during the year.
4.2 The maximum handicap for each competition shall be shown on the rules for each
specific competition.
4.3 No player without an official WHS Handicap Index may compete in any Club
competition.
4.4 New members with a previous handicap will be allotted a Handicap Index as detailed
in the CONGU World Handicapping System (WHS).
4.5 When a member takes out a holding membership, her handicap will become
‘resigned’ on the England Golf WHS platform. It can be ‘un-resigned’ by the
Committee when her playing membership is renewed.
5. PRIORITY
5.1 The Captain, President and Professional have priority on the course at all times.
Members will please observe this priority.
5.2 Players taking part in official Club Competitions/Matches have priority on the course
over those not so engaged.
Exceptions :- All club knock-out matches.
5.3 MATCHES LOSING A CLEAR HOLE MUST INVITE OTHER MATCHES TO COME THROUGH.
5.4 Any match playing a whole round is entitled to pass a match playing a shorter round,
starting at the eleventh tee.
5.5 On a Tuesday, two Balls only will be permitted to play from 09:30 to 10:00.
5.6 The first tee is the only official start point. However, players who decide to commence
play at the eleventh tee may only do so before players on the tenth hole have reached
the fairway.
5.7 Players leaving the 18th green, having started on the 11th tee, are not entitled to
alternate within the queue of players waiting to tee off on the 1st tee, unless it has
been arranged by the Committee as part of the competition format.
5.8 Ladies
Tuesday First tee reserved for ladies between 10:00 and 12.00 [NB: The Club Manager
\ Ladies Competition Committees may release tee slots before 12:00 if they are not
being used by the Ladies.]
Friday First tee priority for ladies between 10:00 and 12.00 [NB: The Club Manager \
Ladies Competition Committee may release tee slots before 12:00 if they are not
being used by the Ladies.]
The excepons to the above are the Palmer Prize, the Riddell Final and the Wilson
Final. For each of these finals playing mes will be allocated as per the rules of the
parcular compeon. The mes will be between 10 and 11am or 5.30 and 6pm on
the Tuesday shown for the Palmer and Riddell on the fixture list. For the Wilson (which
is a 36 hole compeon) tee off mes will be around 9am and 1pm on that Tuesday.
All ladies are encouraged to play in these me slots. However, if this is not possible,
ladies may enter the compeon of the day at any me on that day.
Saturdays no Lady shall play before 14:00 hrs unless she is a Full Playing Lady Member
with a handicap index of 30 or less and is included on the BRS start sheet.
5.9 Starting Times
On-Line Compeon Booking (Tuesday, Friday & Saturdays)
Compeon mes may be booked 15 days ahead from 8pm for both Tuesdays and
Fridays. For our Saturday Compeons online booking is typically open at 9.05pm the
preceding Saturday.
• Anyone in a partnership or team may book in the whole pair or team.
• Draws will be posted on the noceboard approximately 2-3 weeks in advance
If you only intend to play 9 or 10 holes, before entering your name on the BRS booking
system check that your partner is aware of this.
6. ETIQUETTE
6.1 Nobody should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole
when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke.
6.2 No player should play until the players in front are out of range.
6.3 In the interests of all, players should play without delay. If a match or group fail to
keep its place on the course and loses a clear hole on the players in front, they should
signal to the players following them to pass immediately and should not continue their
play until those players have passed and are out of range.
6.4 Before leaving a bunker, a player should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and
footprints made by her.
6.5 In the General Area, a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced is replaced at
once and pressed down and that any damage to the putting green made by the ball or
the player is carefully repaired.
6.6 Players should ensure that when dropping the flag stick, no damage is done to the
putting green and that neither they, nor their caddies, damage the hole by standing
close to the hole or in handling the flag stick. The flag stick should be properly
replaced in the hole before the players leave the putting green
6.7 When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the
putting green, filling in their Score card on the next tee after they have driven off if it
is clear to do so.
6.8 Players are encouraged to adopt the ‘Ready Golf’ guidance to maintain the pace of
play.
7. LOCAL RULES
7.1 Out of Bounds (R&A Rule 18.2)
Beyond any of the fences or hedges forming the course boundaries. Where there is a
fence within a hedge, the fence is the boundary.
In or over the River Tees.
Beyond the line of the white posts on the right of the 5th hole.
Beyond the white posts to the rear of the 8th green.
To the left of the footpath from 10th tee to fairway.
Beyond the white posts on the right-hand side and those to the rear of the 12th green.
Beyond the white posts on the right-hand side of the 13th hole.
Beyond the white posts to the rear of the 14th green.
Note :- These posts extend behind the 15th and 4th tees to the 5th hole.
The practice putting green, Clubhouse, Car Park and all artificially surfaced roads and
paths in the surrounding area.
Note :- The fence to the rear of the 5th green is a boundary fence. The fence to the
rear of the 12th green is an integral part of the course. The ball must be played as it
lies or declared unplayable
(R&A Rule 19). In addition to the relief obtainable under this rule, the player may play
from the nearest designated dropping zone under penalty of one stroke. When taking
relief in a dropping zone, the player must drop the ball in and have it come to rest in
the dropping zone.
7.2 Abnormal Ground Conditions
A deep rut caused by a tractor or cart is Ground Under Repair. If a ball lies in such a
rut, relief is obtainable under R&A Rule 16.1
7.3 Dropping Zones
If a ball, lying at the rear of the 5th or 12th Green is deemed unplayable, as well as
relief under R&A Rule 19.2, the player may, under penalty of 1 stroke, opt to use the
nearest Drop Zone. When playing the 17th Hole, if a ball is in or it is virtually certain to
be in the Penalty Area that runs alongside the 18th Tee, as well as relief under R&A
Rule 17.1d, the player may, under penalty of 1 stroke, opt to take relief in the Drop
Zone in front of the pond. When taking this option, the ball must land in and remain in
the Drop Zone.
7.4 Fixed Sprinkler Heads.
All fixed sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions and if the ball is in the General
Area, the player may take relief under R&A Rule 16.1b if an immovable obstruction is
:-
On the line of play, and is:
Within two club-lengths of the putting green, and:
Within two club-lengths of the ball.
Exception – There is no relief under this local rule if the player chooses a line that is
clearly unreasonable.
7.5 Practice
Practice is permitted on the day of a stroke play competition or between rounds on
the designated practice areas situated to the left of the 10th hole and also adjacent to
Yarm Road.
During normal play, any green in these areas is a “Wrong Green” (R&A Rule 13.1f ).
8. CLUB COMPETITIONS
8.1 General Notes:
a) The dates of all Club competitions are on the Club’s fixture list which is available
via the Eaglescliffe Golf Club website. [https://www.eaglescliffe.gplf] and on the
Ladies Noticeboard.
b) Unless otherwise stated below, Red tees will be used for competitions during the
main season.
c) Unless otherwise stated below, booking to play in a competition is made by the
player, via BRS, 15 days in advance of the competition.
e) Unless otherwise stated below, individual (singles) competitions will be in groups
of three (or two).
f) Each competition will have entry eligibility criteria based on (a) membership
category and (b) handicap status.
g) Handicap allowances for various formats of play will be those recommended
under the WHS Rules of Handicapping.
8.2 Rules Governing Major Trophies- Ladies Section Competition Rules:
Wilson Cup, Palmer Prize, Riddell Cup, Welsh Cup, Cardno Foursomes Cups, Ladies'
Championship Salver, Whitehead Bowl, Silver Trophy, Bronze Trophy, Roseberry Bowl
1. All draws are seeded (unless otherwise stated).
2. No late entries will be accepted aer finalised draw. Late entries can play within allocated
me slots but may not enter the compeon.
3. Entrance fees (as per guidance) must be paid when entering name on entry list, in advance
or prior to play (See Compeon Guidance \ Draw sheets for guidance as to ming of
payments).
4. There is a handicap index limit of 30 for all trophies, including qualifying rounds except for
Bronze Trophy 18.5-36 Roseberry Bowl (27-45) and Whitehead Bowl (18.5-36)
5. In match play i.e. Welsh and Cardno Cups, players have equal responsibility to fix a playing
date. If an opponent is not on the tee within 15 minutes of the me agreed, the match may
be claimed. Failure to play by final date is disqualificaon for all players. All competors in
Cardno Cup must have a Handicap Index of 30 or less on the day the draw is made.
6. Junior girls are only eligible to enter major trophies if they have a handicap index of 18.5 or
less.
7. Only members who have nominated 'EAGLESCLIFFE' as their 'HOME CLUB' may enter major
trophies.
8. Ladies' singles compeons may not be played in a four-ball.
9. If a Lady plays in the Gents' compeon slots on a Saturday as well as the following Tuesday,
the score card from the Saturday only will be accepted for the compeon.
10. All compeons tee off from the Red Markers.
11. Sign-in is required on the PSi or the Howdidido App before play for all compeons.
12. Scores must be entered on the Psi or the HowdidIdo App on compleon of play and cards
returned in the box under the Psi
13. The card should be marked by another lady member. If this is not possible, in exceponal
circumstances (no more than twice a year), the card may be marked by a gentleman
member.
14. All stroke, stableford and par compeons played off 95% playing handicap, count for
handicap purposes and cards must be returned even if the round is not completed.
15. Cancellaon of any compeon must be due to course closure or commiee
recommendaon.
16. In situaons where a player or indeed players drop out due to injury or illness, it is
expected that those on tee mes in the vicinity regroup so no individual is le without a
game. Please use your common sense and remember no singles compeon can be played
as a fourball. Please have the flexibility to accommodate such ladies in these exceponal
circumstances.
8.3 Rules Governing Draws Winter 10-hole Team Compeons
1. Draws will be made with names on sign-up list. However, if the total number of players
required is different from the total signed up the Compeon Secretary may use her discreon
to aempt to find extra players to complete the teams for the compeon.
8.4 Ladies Major Trophies
WILSON CUP:
Two qualifiers (best ne) plus 2 reserves for each qualifying round. Qualifying rounds are played on
fixed dates with a minimum entry of 6 (Minimum entry requirements applies to midweek qualifying
rounds only). Qualifiers or reserves compete in the final, which is played over 36 holes. The final will
be played in 2 balls, unless an odd number, in which case there will be a 3 ball (s), in the order of
qualifying. In the event of a e in the final, it will be decided over the last 18, 9, 6, 3 or 1 hole. Entrance
fees \ Sweep as per Compeon Guidance. Max Handicap index of 30.
LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP
The Ladies’ Club Championship will be a 36-hole scratch compeon played over one day, the date
stated in the fixtures (See Fixtures List). Seeded Draw for playing partners. Entrance Fee is paid when
signing up for the compeon (Sign up into Draw). This will be played in 2 balls, unless there is an odd
number of players, in which case there will be a 3 ball (s). The winner is the best aggregate gross score
across the 36 Holes. In the event of a e, the best card of each player is taken. If this fails to separate
the players, it will be decided over the last 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole of this card. Entrance fees / Sweep as per
Compeon Guidance.
WHITEHEAD BOWL (18.5)- 36 inc Handicap Index)
The best 8 gross scores (18.5)- 36 Handicap Index) qualify for the Whitehead Bowl. The 8 Qualifiers for
the Whitehead Bowl play the final on the date stated on the fixtures list. The winner is the best gross
score. Entrance fees \ Sweep as per Compeon Guidance.
PALMER PRIZE:
Par (or bogey) Compeon. Seeded draw for playing partners. 12 Entries constute a field. This will be
played in 2 balls, unless an odd number, in which case there will be a 3 ball (s).. In the event of a e it
will be decided over the last 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole. Entrance fees \ Sweep as per Compeon Guidance.
Entrance Fee is paid when signing up for the compeon (sign up into Draw). Max Handicap index of
30.
RIDDELL CUP:
Twelve best ne scores in qualifying round play a stroke play compeon on a fixed day. Substutes
are allowed. This will be played in 2 balls, in order of qualificaon, unless an odd number, in which case
there will be a 3 ball (s). This will be determined by the Compeon Secretary. In the event of a e it
will be decided over the last 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole. Entrance fees \ Sweep as per Compeon Guidance.
Max Handicap index of 30.
WELSH CUP:
Singles match play knockout off handicap. Approximately 4 weeks allowed for each round. Final to be
played by end of September. In the event of a e, sudden death. Failure to play by deadline will result
in disqualificaon of both players concerned. Entrance fees as per Compeon Guidance. Fees paid
upon Entrance.
CARDNO FOURSOMES CUP:
Foursomes match play knockout off handicap. Players can only enter if their Handicap Index is 30 or
less on the day the draw is made. Approximately 4 weeks allowed for each round. Final to be played
by end of September. In the event of a e, sudden death. Failure to play by deadline will result in
disqualificaon of all players concerned. Entrance fees as per Compeon Guidance. Fees paid upon
Entrance.
SILVER TROPHY (Handicap Index up to and inc 18.4)) BRONZE TROPHY (Handicap Index 18.5- 36)
Played on specified dates (See Fixtures). Singles stroke play compeon. Winner has best aggregate of
4 out of a possible 6 scores. In the event of a e the best card of each player is taken. If this fails to
separate the players it will be decided over the last 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole of this card. Entrance fees \ Sweep
as per Compeon Guidance.
ROSEBERRY BOWL
Stableford Compeon for ladies with Handicap Index of 27 - 45. Winner has best aggregate of 4 out
of a possible 6 scores. In the event of a e the best card of each player is taken. If this fails to separate
the players it will be decided over the last 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole of this card. Entrance fees \ Sweep as per
Compeon Guidance.
NINE HOLE TROPHY
Singles Stableford 9 Hole compeon. Played on specified dates (See Fixtures). To enter the Trophy,
you must be a 5,6 or 7-day Lady member. Winner has the best aggregate of 4 scores. In the event of a
e the best card of each player is taken. If this fails to separate the players it will be decided over the
last 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole of this card. Entrance fees / Sweep as per Compeon Guidance
It will be open to any lady who normally enters the 9-hole compeons on the grounds of age or
disability, and is no longer able to rounely enter our 18-hole Compeons. This Trophy will not be
open to any lady who normally plays 18 holes but is returning to injury and playing 9-hole events to
obtain full fitness. The Compeon team will review entrants. To enter the Trophy compeon, you
must play within the Ladies Compeon window which is typically 10-12 on a Tuesday and Friday. This
ensures a fair and level playing field for the competors all playing under the same condions. If there
are fewer than 6 entrants in any season, the trophy would be rested that year.
LADY PAST CAPTAINS' CUP
Single 18-hole non-qualifying Stableford compeon open to all Lady Past Captains by invitaon of the
present Lady Captain.
8.5 Mixed Trophies
8.5.1 Greer Cups
18-hole stroke play mixed Foursome competition.
Entry eligibility:
Gentlemen Members of the club under Rule 2.9, Lady members under Rule 2.7.
Members with a maximum Course Handicap of 54.
Maximum Course Handicap allowance is 28 for Gents and 40 for Ladies, throughout.
Strokes received will be ½ of combined Course Handicaps for the medal round and ½
of the difference in combined Course Handicaps in the knockout rounds.
Gentlemen play from White Tees and drive the first tee.
The first four pairs with the Best Nett medal score will qualify to play in the matchplay
knockout stages, drawn by the Committee.
Play off date is a joint responsibility.
Sweep – Divided 2:1 between first and second pairs in the qualifying round. Equal
scores share.
In the match-play stage, strokes to be taken from the Gents card.
8.5.2 Nattrass Cups
18-hole mixed Greensome stroke play against Bogey.
Entry eligibility:
Gentlemen Members of the club under Rule 2.9 &2.10 & Lady members under Rule
2.7. Six-day members under rule 2.10.
Members with a maximum Course Handicap of 54.
Maximum Course Handicap allowance is 28 for Gents and 40 for Ladies, throughout.
Strokes received will be ½ of combined Course Handicaps.
Gentlemen play from White Tees
Winners – Pair with the best score against Bogey.
Sweep – Divided 2:1 between first and second pairs. Equal scores share.
8.5.3 Mixed Foursomes Knockout
18-hole match play knockout Foursome competition.
Entry eligibility:
Gentlemen Members of the club under Rule 2.9 & Lady members under Rule 2.7.
Members with a maximum Course Handicap of 54.
Gentlemen play from Yellow Tees and drive from the first tee.
Maximum Course Handicap allowance for deduction is 28 for Gents and 40 for Ladies.
Stroke allowance is half of the difference in combined Course Handicaps taken from
Men’s card.
Completion dates for each round will be specified by the Committee.
Play off date is a joint responsibility.
Winners – Draw chart finalists.
Entrance – see notice for the day.
9. GENERAL
9.1 Players should have reported to the Tee five minutes before starting time. Failure to
do so may incur a penalty.
9.2 The first player in the draw shall take the honour on the first tee.
9.3 In all Mixed Foursomes competitions, men shall drive from the first tee unless
otherwise stated by the Committee.
9.4 No player may have two balls in play simultaneously unless under R&A rule 20.1c(3).
9.5 The practice area adjacent to Yarm Road may be used for:
(a) tuition by the professional
(b) use of the nets and
(c) play to the practice chipping greens from behind the line adjacent to the
boundary fence. Play to or from any other part of the practice area is forbidden
except during tuition by the Professional.
9.6 Preferred Lies may be used during the period 1st October to 30th April. Full details will
be displayed on the Notice Boards in the concourse.
9.7 Buggies and Trolleys must not be taken across greens or tees. During the winter
period, buggies and trolleys will be allowed at the discretion of the Green Committee.
9.8 Juniors in play on the course will, at all times, offer to give way to adult members
(both Ladies and Gentlemen). Adult members will use their discretion and only avail
themselves of this offer if it benefits the general smoothness and speed of play on the
course at that time.
9.9 The first tee will be reserved for T&DUGC home matches plus other matches endorsed
by the Management Committee. It will be closed 30 minutes before the match is due
to start.
9.10 Competitors are not allowed to start at the eleventh tee after players on the tenth
hole have reached the fairway.
9.11 It is recommended that all playing members have an up-to-date golfer’s insurance
policy.
9.12 All divots must be replaced and pressed down and pitch marks on greens repaired.
9.13 Members are not permitted to be accompanied by their dogs or any kind of animal
during a round of golf, whether or not on a leash.
9.14 Each player has a personal responsibility for her name being appended to the BRS
Timesheet. If a player cannot honour her commitment to play, she must inform the
Professional or remove her name from the said Timesheet. Failure to do so can lead to
suspension from the next three club competitions.
9.15 When the course is closed due to bad weather, members may practice in the nets
from the mats provided. The Professional may give lessons from the artificial teeing
area when the course is closed due to bad weather. Use of the school field practice
area is forbidden when the course is closed. If the course is closed whilst play is in
progress, then all players must immediately be called off.
9.16 Unless authorized by the Competitions Committee (when all groups would be the
same), no match or grouping shall consist of more than 4 players.
9.17 For all play at this course, a player may obtain information by using a device that can
measure distance. If the device contains other applications or features that might
assist the player in his play (e.g. anemometer, thermometer, club recommendation,
videoing swing to analyse fault or gauging green contours) but are not used, no breach
of the rule occurs. However, if these applications or features are used the player is in
breach of Rule 4-3, for which the penalty is disqualification.
REVISIONS
11/3/26 – ADDED NEW 9 HOLE TROPHY RULE AS AGREED AT AGM 3RD MARCH 2026
11/3/26- ADDED AMENDED LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RULE AS AGREED AT AGM 3RD MARCH 2026