GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

The following General Terms & Conditions apply to all competitions.

Entries to be sent to: The Somerset Golf Union,
c/o 10, Coleridge Gardens, Burnham on Sea. TA8 2QA

For all enquiries contact:
 

Tel:       Dennis Longden (Hon Competition Secretary) on 01934 632293 or Elizabeth Sloman on 01278 788471
email:   competitions@somersetgolfunion.co.uk   or  coleridge.10@sky.com

• The current general conditions (Rule 20) relating to Somerset Golf Union Championships and tournaments will apply to all competitions. Copies of these rules are also available at affiliated clubs.
• Competitors must be of Amateur status as defined by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews.
• Competitors must be a member of a golf club affiliated to the Somerset Golf Union, or must have been born in the County and be a member of an affiliated club in another County.
• Home Club handicap certificates dated within two weeks of the competition will be required for all Competitions.
• A player shall walk at all times during a stipulated round. Buggies are not permitted unless a player is disabled as defined by the Disability Discrimination Law.
• For Juniors/Colts events: Caddies are not permitted
• Details of Entry Fees and Closing Dates for entries can be seen on the Standard Entry Form. Entry Forms must be received by the Competition & Fixtures Administrator on or before the Closing Date for the competition.
• A copy of Starting Sheets will be sent to all competitors and Clubs.

 Junior Champion Club Conditions

• Competitors must be under 18 years of age on 1st of January in the year of the competition.
• Competitors may only represent their nominated home club.
• Handicap Limit: Boys 24, Girls 36
• This competition is a team event consisting of three players, Boys or Girls.
• The winning team shall be the club with the highest combined stableford score over 18 holes.
• The Junior Champion Club is a Net event
• Caddies are not permitted

The winning team will receive the Junior Champion Club Trophy and each player a voucher valued at	£40.00
The runners up will each receive a voucher valued at	£30.00
The 3rd placed team will each receive a voucher valued at	£20.00

 

The winning club is also invited to represent the County at the English Golf Union Junior Champion Club Tournament

Somerset Golf Union will contribute up to £350 towards the actual expenses for that tournament