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.

Trounson Trophy Conditions
(see also separate conditions for President's Trophy)

• Competitors may only represent their nominated Home club (for handicap purposes).
• Handicap Limit: 18 maximum (ie. competitors on higher handicaps may play but must play off 18)
• Players must be named before the first player in a team commences play.
• The three best scores of the team will be aggregated to decide the winning team
• In the event of a tie the score of the fourth player will be taken into account
• In the event that there remains a tie after this the Competition Committee shall rule upon the manner of deciding the winners.
• The Trounson Trophy is a Net Team event.
• The Windwhistle Challenge Trophy (presented by Leonard Fisher Esq of Windwhistle Golf & Country Club) will be held by the second placed team.