General Conditions for Individual & Foursomes Competitions

GENERAL COUNTY COMPETITION CONDITIONS 
(For all Individual and Foursomes Competitions and Golf Days.)

  1. Please enter the competition via Golf Genius and make payment at least two weeks before the date of the competition.
  2. If, after entering a competition, the playing handicap of a competitor is reduced below the minimum handicap permitted for that competition, the competitor may still play in that competition. However, she will be eligible to win handicap prizes only and not scratch (gross) prizes.
  3. If, after entering a competition, the playing handicap of a competitor is increased above the maximum handicap permitted for that competition, the competitor may still play in that competition. However, she must do so using the maximum handicap permitted for that competition.
  4. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that her correct handicap is recorded on her score card before it is signed and returned to the organiser as soon as possible after completion of the round.
  5. Starting times for all events will be posted on Golf Genius.
  6. Each player must satisfy the Handicap requirements for Suffolk ladies Competitions
  7. A player arriving late on the tee may be penalised under Rule of Golf 5-3.
  8. A player may be penalised for slow play under Rule of Golf 5-6.
  9. Entrants to the County Championship must have their Home club in Suffolk and be Full Members of the SLCGA.
  10. Other competitions are open to all female amateur golfers who either have a Home Club within Suffolk or who are an Associated Member of the SLCGA (e.g. where the home club is in a different County). Ladies entering the Division meetings must represent their Home Club when competing for the Division Shield (team prize). Associated Members are not eligible to compete for the Division Shield.
  11. Motorised golf buggies may be allowed, if the host club agrees, on medical grounds. Request to use a buggy must be made at least two weeks in advance of competition except in an emergency. The Governing Body has used the England Golf Transportation Policy as a guide. These requests need to be renewed annually. Please see the Buggy Request form.
  12. Distance Measuring Devices may be used in all County Competitions, including County Match Week. Mobile phones may only be used on the course for course GPS, use of timer for three minute rule, calling the referee or competition organiser if needed, and of course in the event of an emergency.

Measuring devices are permitted as long they comply with Rule 4.3 For guidance see the link: R&A Guidance for distance measuring devices

  1. Caddies must comply with the County Caddy Policy.
  2. All venues are by courtesy of the host Club. The dress rules of the Club must be respected.
  3. Cancellations: 14 days notice must be given before a refund will be considered.
  4. If a competition is full, ladies will be placed on a waiting list and will be entered into the roster for that competition if a vacancy occurs on a strict date of entry basis.
  5. Prizes may vary according to the number of competitors.
  6. A player may not win two prizes for best Gross and Nett scores in competitions.
  7. Please remember to redeem any Prize Voucher within three months of the issue date at any Golf Shop.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO HONOUR YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE EVENT YOU HAVE ENTERED.

In the case of withdrawal, please contact the relevant Competition Organiser (Name and email to be found on the portal page for the event on Golf Genius.)