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Fixture List & Club Diary
2019Stragglethorpe, Nottingham NG12 3HB
general@thenottinghamshire.com
www.thenottinghamshire.com
Managing Director: Amanda Fletcher
Director of Golf: Rob Smith
Club Captain: Graham Chambers
Lady Captain: Cindy Allcoat
Mixed Section Captain: Chris Gardner
Seniors Captain: Graham Ayers
Junior Captain: TBC
Secretary: Peter Trotter - 07885 168998
Treasurer: Allen Brentley
M & H Secretary: Colin Brown - 07813 965684
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Club House: 0115 933 3344
Fax: 0115 933 4567
Main Committee Email: nmgcuser@hotmail.co.uk
20192018 CLUB MAJOR WINNERS
MENS LADIES
Crystal Ball Zac Dorn Wards Trophy Sue Wing
Bassingfield Bowl Ian Gray & Ingrid Crystal Bowl Sarah Riddell
Haraldsson Anniversary Bowl Vicki Johnson
Anniversary Day Steve Evans Founders Day Bev Cook
Founders Day Daren Sharpe Margaret Clark Trophy Hailey Laverty
CP Soar Trophy Andy Foster Club Championships GROSS:
Dream Team Cup Lee Potts Vicki Johnson
Rob Williams SILVER:
Sam Adams Sophie O’Connell
Jonathan Garton BRONZE:
John Small Bowl Scott Robertson Kate Tinsley
Headway Charity Bowl Chris Bradshaw Roberts Bowl Jill Atkinson
Wards Trophy Dean Boyle Headway Charity Plate Janet Dickinson
Texas Scramble Trophy Joe Timmins Silver Medal Final Helen Haycox
Paul Randle Bronze Medal Final Jolanta Coyne
Brian Knowles Lady Captains Day Jenny Chung
Charlie Knowles Boaden / Mazey Carol Houghton
Medals Final Dean Boyle Scratch Trophy
Captains Day Cup Steve Evans Singles Knockout Cindy Allcoat
Lee Mixed Trophy Elliot Cook Pairs Knockout Gail Keeton
Bev Cook Sarah Riddell
Singles Knockout Graham Chambers
Pairs Knockout Steve Randall
SENIORS
Jewells Trophy John Hayes
Paul Franks
Forester Cup Ian Ingram
Mixed Knockout Charles Dickinson
The Dry Summer Cup Peter Smart
Jan Dickinson
The Media Trophy Norman England
Victory Cup Robin Moody
The Arizona Trophy Peter Trotter
Club Championships GROSS:
The Willoughby Cup Dennis Hawes
Callum Fern
Singles Knockout Trevor Tunnicliffe
NETT:
Pairs Knockout Brian Knowles
Jez Palmer
Phil Wiggington
Order of Merit Scott Robertson
The Harlequin Trophy Andrew Turner
Senior Club Championship John J ParkerGENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL The Constitution of The Nottinghamshire Members Golf Club and the Rules and Regulations as laid down by the Management, shall be observed at all times, copies of which are available in the Clubhouse. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission and/or cancel membership forthwith if any member shall be, in the opinion of the Management, causing a nuisance or annoyance to other members, or to other users of the club facilities. Members, guests and visitors must abide by the dress code as laid down by the Management. All members must report to the Golf Shop prior to play and are responsible for ensuring that their guests pay the appropriate Green Fee. The use of Buggies and Trolleys may be curtailed from time to time during adverse weather conditions. ETIQUETTE Safety Prior to playing a stroke or making a practice swing, the player should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or stones, pebbles, twigs etc. which may be moved by the stroke or swing. Consideration for other Players No one 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. In the interest of all, players should play without delay. ‘Ready Golf’ is encouraged when safe to do so. No player should play until the players in front are out of range. If a ball is played into an area where it may be difficult to find, other than water, a provisional ball should be played from the spot where the original was played before going forward to search for the original. Players searching for a ball should signal the players behind them to pass as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They should not search for 3 minutes before doing so. They should not continue play until the players following them have passed and are out of range. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green, not mark their cards before doing so. Priority on the Course In the absence of special rules, always allow faster matches to play through. Any match losing a clear hole on the players in front, MUST invite the match following to pass. Competition Dress Code. All members who enter any club competition must adhere to the Dress Code as laid down by the Club Management. The Committee may deem any member not complying with the Dress Code ineligible for entry to future competitions.
Slow Play
It is the responsibility of all players to ensure that a game is played at the correct speed.
The Match and Handicap Committee reserve the right in accordance with the Rules of
Golf, to penalise players and or groups of players in any competition who are deemed to
be holding up the pace of play.
General Issues
All members have the right to bring any appropriate matter to the attention of the
Committee. The member should raise the matter in writing to the Honorary Secretary and
the matter will be dealt with by the main Committee or Officers of the Club.
Health and Safety
In the event of lightning, which the Owner or his representative considers to be dangerous,
a klaxon will sound. All players should leave the course as soon as possible. If the klaxon
sounds during a competition, play is immediately suspended. Players must mark their ball
and leave the course immediately – a further decision will be made by the Competition
Committee as to the potential resumption of play in the competition.
COMPETITION RULES & FORMAT
1. GOVERNMENT OF THE GAME
The Club shall abide by:
1.1. The Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
1.2. The Rules and Regulations of the England Golf.
1.3. The Rules and Regulations of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs.
1.4. The Rules and Regulations of the Standard Scratch Scores and Unified
Handicapping Scheme, Jan 2016.
1.5. The Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St
Andrews.
1.6. Competition eligibility rules as detailed in Section 2.1 will also apply. The use of
Caddies WILL NOT be allowed during Club competitions, although an adult may
escort a junior but not act as a Caddie.
NOTE – any golfing matter, which requires to be dealt with by means of formal Disciplinary
or Grievance procedure, will be conducted in accordance with the Club disciplinary and
relevant EGU guidance and procedures.
2. COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY
All qualifying competitions, named trophy competitions (see section 5) and knockouts in
all sections of the club are subject to the following rules:
2.1. The English Golf Union recognizes ‘Competition’ and ‘Non Competition’ handicaps.
In order to win a prize in Club competitions a competitor must have a ‘Competition’
handicap. ‘Competition’ handicaps are annotated with a ‘C’, whereas ‘NON
Competition’ handicaps will have no annotation. In order to maintain a ‘C’ status,
members must play 3 qualifying competitions or submit ‘Supplementary’ cards in
each previous year.
2.2. To enter knockout competitions, entrants must comply with the requirements in
2.1 above at the closing date for entries.
2.3. Members who transfer their handicap from another club may win a
competition prize if their record shows that they have a competition handicap.2.4. Members wishing to represent the Club in external competitions should, at the
discretion of the Match & Handicap Committee, be required to comply with 2.1
above.
2.5. All members and Members of Staff are entitled to enter Club competitions at
the weekend and Bank Holidays provided they pay the entry fee and any green
fee required by management. All players must have a current and valid handicap
prior to the start of any competition, unless the competition is being used for the
purposes of handicap allocation. In this instance they should not pay an entry fee
and are not eligible to win a prize.
2.6. With effect from the 1 January 2018 members may submit an unlimited number of
Supplementary Score submissions per year. Supplementary score cards may lead
to an adjustment in your handicap. They may also count towards the allocation of a
competition handicap. However, Category 1 golfers may only return supplementary
scores during the period 1 September to 31 December each year.
3. COMPETITION ENTRY & MANAGEMENT
The ladies, seniors, juniors and mixed sections of the club may have different
competition management. The following section applies to competitions run by
the main committee.
3.1. All competitions will be played off full handicap, unless specified otherwise, and
prizes will be awarded (subject to sufficient entries) in the following handicap
divisions: Gents 1: 0-11 2: 12-16 3: 17-28
3.2. Entry to competitions is made via the use of a Competition Card and Touch Screen
system only, cash payments are not accepted - details of these facilities are
available from any member of the Committee.
3.3. Entry for competitions run by the main committee should be made by entering
your own name and up to 3 other names on the relevant entry sheet on the Touch
Screen. Members allowing others to enter their name must take responsibility as
though they had entered themselves. For Major Competitions a draw may be made
to determine playing order within time slots.
3.4. By entering a name, a player has shown an intention to play and failure to turn
up without informing the competition organisers may result in disciplinary action
being taken at the discretion of the committee, as will leaving the course without
good reason (and/or not reporting the fact to the committee) and failure to return a
competition scorecard on the day of competition. This may involve suspension from
a number of future competitions. In the first instance and for the first offence within
the annual competition season a ‘Warning Notice’ will be issued to the individual
concerned. Any further indiscretion will attract a ‘Banning Notice’ for a period of
one month. In team competitions, only the card marker may be suspended, unless
he/she cannot be identified in which case all team members may be suspended.
Details of which will be published on the Members Main Noticeboard. Any member
wishing to appeal against a suspension must do so within 21 days from the date
on the suspension notice.
3.5. Competitions are run on a “Pre-payment” basis and the appropriate entry fee
will be deducted from the Competition Account at the time of entering a name
on the entry sheet. Members wishing to enter competitions should place money
in multiples of £10 in a brown envelope to be placed in the administration box
located in the main corridor.
3.6. Any member who has pre-paid but withdraws formally from a competition PRIOR to
their tee time will automatically have their entry fee refunded to their Competition
Account.3.7. Any member who has pre-paid but withdraws from a competition AFTER their tee
time may be eligible for a refund depending on the circumstances. All applications
for such refunds should be made to the Match & Handicap Committee
3.8. On the day of the Competition, all competitors will be required to sign in on the
start sheet (in team competitions at least one member of the team must have
signed the start sheet) and, if appropriate, on the computer, PRIOR to starting
play. This also applies to Midweek competitions. Players are not permitted to
enter the competition after they have completed their round. Specific signing in
requirements may differ depending on the Competition, and these will be clarified
on the day.
3.9. In order to facilitate the closing of the competitions, players are requested to
complete the top section of the scorecard by entering the name of the competition,
the player’s name and handicap, the date and the start time. Repeated failure to
do so may result in players being suspended from a future competition. All players
must enter their scores into the touch screen on completion of their round (if
appropriate).
3.10. The Match & Handicap Committee will consider any player who does not enter his
score for suspension from future competitions.
3.11. In the event of a tie in a stroke play competition, the winner shall be decided on
count back over the final 9, 6, 3, & 1 holes of each tied fractional score in order.
In the event of tie in the men’s club gross championship the winner will be decided
by a 4 hole play off. If still undecided then a sudden death playoff will determine
the winner.
3.12. Qualifiers for Medal Finals are the winners of each division, and any equal scores in
that division on that day, in qualifying Club Monthly Medal competitions including
the Seniors (White Tee Competitions Only) and last Midweek Medal of the month,
played since the last Medals Final. (Any 5-day members may be expected to pay a
Green Fee to play in the Medals Final at a weekend).
3.13. A gents Order of Merit competition is run between May and September with
designated competitions attracting points, which are accumulated and calculated
into an Order of Merit table. The top four players are invited to participate in an
away day at a course decided by the committee.
3.14. Results will be published by the Match and Handicap Committee as soon as
possible after the conclusion of each competition, and in the event of any disputes,
the decision of the Match and Handicap Committee shall be final.
3.15. With effect from 1 January 2018 changes to CONGU allow Handicap Committees
to increase handicaps above the current limits of 28.0 and 36.0, and they will also
increase above those limits automatically as a result of above buffer zone returns
in Qualifying Competitions and Supplementary score submissions. As a result limits
for Disability Handicaps have been removed and replaced by a new Category 5 for
Men and Category 6 for both Men and Ladies, providing for a maximum handicap
of 54.0 for all golfers. Players will be able to maintain a competition handicap
in all 6 categories. Upward adjustments for all categories will remain at 0.1 and
downward adjustments for Net Differentials below Buffer Zones will be 0.5 for
Category 5 and 0.6 for Category 6.
3.16. The Match and Handicap Committee have agreed that individual section Competition
Organising Committee’s will set the competition handicap limit for each competition.4. MATCHPLAY KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS
4.1. The entry fee must be paid before the closing date for entries. Anyone who has not
paid will not be included in the draw.
4.2. The first named entrant(s) in any match shall be responsible for contacting the
opposition to arrange the match, and should offer three ‘reasonable’ dates, which
should include at least one weekend date. Once a date has been agreed, failure
to turn up on time shall result in the match being forfeit. Although the first named
entrant(s) have the responsibility for contacting the opposition, all players should
try to make this as easy as possible. Any difficulties concerning arrangement of a
matchplay fixture should be brought to the attention of the competition organiser
as soon as possible.
4.3. All matches will be played on the Championship Course unless both parties agree
otherwise. All matches will be played from the relevant tee tombstone (White
or Red) or from the relevant tee marker if it is placed within 10 yards of the
tombstone.
4.4. Wherever possible, all Final matches will be played by the specified date on the
relevant noticeboard.
4.5. Each round MUST be completed by the date indicated. In the event of any match
not being completed by this date, the second named entrant(s) shall proceed to
the next round after confirmation of the circumstances related to non-completion
of the match by the competition organiser, whose decision shall be final. No
extensions to the completion dates will be granted. After a pairs match date is
agreed, should one team only have a single player available, the match should
either proceed with the single player or should be forfeit.
4.6. Certain rules governing stroke play are so substantially different from those
governing match play that combining the two forms of play is not practical and
is not permitted. The results of matches played and the scores returned in these
circumstances shall not be accepted.
4.7. Matchplay Handicap Allowance
Singles: full handicap difference
Four Ball Better Ball: 9/10ths difference from lowest handicap.
Foursomes: half the difference between the aggregate handicaps of each side.
No need for additional shot as this is a mixed pairs event - extra shots cancel each
other out.
NOTE - Strokes should be taken from the Ladies index as per the CONGU recommendation
unless both parties agree otherwise. Strokes MUST not be taken from both indexes in
the same match.5. MAJOR COMPETITIONS
Major Competitions Format Handicap
Crystal Ball/Bowl Stableford Full
Wards Trophy Medal Full
Anniversary Cup Medal Full
C P Soar Trophy Stableford Full
Margaret Clark Trophy Stableford Full
Founders Day Medal Full
John Small Bowl Stableford Full
Roberts Bowl Stableford Full
Boaden Scratch Trophy Medal Full
Texas Scramble Trophy - NQ Texas Scramble 1/10
Headway Charity Bowl Medal Full
Committee/Rabbits Cup Stableford Full
Captains/Lady Captains Day - NQ To be decided by the Captain
Dream Team Cup - NQ AM-AM-AM 75%
Men’s Club Championship Medal 36 holes Full
Ladie’s Club Championship Medal 36 holes Full
Seniors Club Championship Medal 18 holes Full
Lee Mixed Trophy – NQ Aggregate Stab ¾
No Handicap Restriction
Bassingfield Bowl - NQ Greensomes
No Handicap Restriction
There are also a number of other competitions to which the rules in Section 2 apply
including PGA Qualifier, White Pots, 36 Hole, Flint Grannies, Rathbone Last Dash – if
you require clarification as to the status of any competition please contact the Match &
Handicap Secretary.
NQ - Non Qualifying
NOTE - The Qualifying status of Captains Day will be determined on an annual basis
depending on the format of the Competition decided by the Captain prior to the event.
6. HANDICAP MANAGEMENT
6.1. An annual review of playing handicaps will take place before 1st January each year.
This review will follow the guidance set out in the appropriate section of the CONGU
Unified Handicapping System.
6.2. In additions to the annual review, handicaps will be reviewed and amended by the
Match & Handicap Committee following the monthly Continuous Handicap Review
process as set out in the guidance issued by CONGU.
6.3. Any handicap appeals to be heard by 2 members of the Match and Handicap
committee.
7. MIXED COMPETITIONS
7.1. The CONGU Unified Handicapping System makes recommendations regarding
handicap adjustments when ladies are in competition with men and where there
is a difference between the SSS of the Men’s and Ladies’ courses. The exact
wording is available from either the Men’s or Ladies’ Handicap Secretary but theyhave reviewed the competitions played at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country
Club and have produced the following interpretation for application in relevant
competitions run on the CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE with Ladies playing from the
red tees.
Lee Mixed Trophy
No Handicap Restriction – handicap allowance 75%
No need for additional shot as Men and Ladies play their own par and stroke index.
Bassingfield Bowl
Greensomes (any combination). No handicap restriction
Greensomes exact hcp = (lower playing hcp x 0.6) + (higher playing hcp x 0.4)
This figure is then rounded up or down to produce a Greensomes playing handicap
All pairs will play using the Ladies par and stroke indices.
Dream Team Cup
AM-AM-AM (any combination) – 75% handicap allowance.
Ladies play their own Par and Stroke index.
Men play their own Par and Stroke index.
7.2. There will be no adjustment for competitions run on the ‘SIGNATURE’
course.
8. JUNIOR COMPETITORS
8.1. Any junior member with a CONGU handicap (0-54 for boys; 0-54 for girls)
may enter any Club Competition relevant to their gender. In the event that the
prize won by a junior member is considered to be inappropriate, an alternative
prize of equivalent value will be awarded; in team competitions juniors must be
accompanied by at least one Adult member. Teams containing junior members are
eligible to represent the Club should they win a qualifying competition subject to
the rules of the organisers. Juniors may play in Club matches at the invitation of
the Team Captain.
NOTE: Recent Health and Safety advice has indicated that junior members
may be at risk from injury as a result of carrying golf bags.
Neither The Nottinghamshire Members Golf Club nor the Owner accepts
responsibility for any injury caused as a result of carrying golf bags.
Accordingly, it is the advice of The Nottinghamshire Members Golf Club that all
juniors should use a trolley.
9. CLUB PRIZES AND PRESENTATIONS
9.1. Prizes for Majors and Trophy competitions are presented at Club Presentation
evenings, which will normally be held in October or November; the dates are
published in the Club Fixture List, with the exception of Medals finalists who qualify
for Medals Final, who will receive their respective memento on Medals Final Day.
All other Prize winners will be expected to be at the presentation evening to collect
their prize, or to send a representative to collect it on their behalf. The Committee
at their discretion will dispose of any prizes not so collected.
9.2. Prizes for all other competitions run by the main committee are normally issued in
the form of credit added to your club membership discount card. N.B. Only use
of the card in the bar will result in a discount. You may use the card in the Pro
Shop but no discount will apply.
9.3. Any competitions run by the various sub-sections may have different prize and
presentation arrangements.10. LOCAL RULES / RULES OF GOLF
10.1. Out of Bounds
A ball lying over the boundaries of the course marked by WHITE posts or lines, or
hedges, fences or streams. When marked by stakes or a fence, the out of bounds
line is determined by the nearest inside points of the stakes or fence posts at
ground level. When defined by a line on the ground, the line itself is out of bounds.
A ball is out of bounds when all of it lies out of bounds.
A ball coming to rest inside the Clubhouse is considered to be Out of Bounds.
10.2. Immovable Obstructions
All ROADS, PATHS, BRIDGES (including bridges over hazards,) and low FENCES
(bordering buggy paths, teeing areas) which interfere with the player’s stance or
the area of his intended swing, shall be deemed immovable obstructions and relief
MAY be taken in accordance with the rules of golf.
A ball lying on a bridge, but within the margin of the hazard, is in the hazard
and must be played as it lies or dropped under penalty in accordance with
the rules of golf.
All STAKED TREES (including guy ropes supporting trees) and FLOWER BEDS
(but excluding course shrubberies) are areas from which relief MUST be taken in
accordance with the rules of golf.
All internal hedges, fences and gate posts are integral parts of the course, including
the shrubbery surrounding the 5th tee on the Championship Course and the area
behind the 14th green on the Signature Course - the ball should be played as it
lies or relief taken under the appropriate rule.
10.3. Drainage Furrows
Any ball coming to rest in a drainage furrow in the general area, or if such a drainage
furrow interferes with stance or swing, may, be lifted, cleaned and dropped within
ONE club length of the reference point, no nearer the hole, without penalty.
10.4. Fixed Sprinkler Heads
These are immovable obstructions, and they may obtain relief from interference
under the rules. In addition, if a ball lies off the putting green, but not in a hazard,
and is on or within two club lengths of a sprinkler head which intervenes on the
line of play between the ball and the hole, it may be lifted, cleaned and dropped,
without penalty, at the reference point, no nearer the hole (not in a hazard or on
the putting green).
10.5. Overhead Cables and Poles
Any ball, which strikes an overhead cable, tower or poles and supporting lines
positioned such that they interfere with play, MUST be re-played without penalty.
10.6. Ground under Repair
10.6.1 Ground enclosed by white lines or hoops and areas marked with
GUR notices. Rules of golf apply.
10.6.2.Temporary greens marked by white lines are GUR from which play is
prohibited - Relief MUST be taken.
PLEASE Replace divots, repair pitch marks and rake bunkers
PLEASE Keep up with match in front, not in front of the match behind.
PLEASE Call the following game to drive off when you reach the 2nd green on the
Championship Course and the 3rd green on the Signature Course.10.7. Other Local Rules
In addition to the local rules detailed above, other temporary local rules are
introduced from time to time – details of these rules are posted on the main
members noticeboard and set out in a folder in the Clubhouse – members are
advised to make themselves aware of all local rules before start of play in any
competition. Clarification of any rule should be addressed with the Competition
Organising Committee.
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