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COMPETITION RULES BOOK - INDEX
Competitions - Procedures for Entering & Playing Competitions - Entry Fees and Optional Sweeps Competitions - Trophy and Cup
America Cup Barton Trophy Barton-Smith Shield Butler Cup Captains Past & Present Carol Finch Trophy Centenary Trophy Club Championship Doris Davall Bowl Ford Trophy Gardiner Salver Grandmothers Trophy High Low Trophy Lady Captain’s Rosebowl Lady Captain's Singles KO Trophy Levermore Rosebowl
Lilian Baker Trophy Linkwood Cup
Louise Bartrum Trophy May Salver Jessie Miller Bowl Liza Pawsey Trophy
The Carrington Vertigen Trophy Veterans Cup Windfall Qualifier Outside Trophies and Competitions
EWGA Coronation Foursomes EWGA Monthly Medals Daily Mail Foursomes
Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy Mail on Sunday Other Club Competitions
Birdie Tree Charity Competition Flag Competition High / Low Competitions Hole-in-One Board Winter League Competitions Turkey Chase 9 Hole Trophy Pink Ball Team Game Mixed Competitions
Cripps Trophy Ferens Salver Gage Cup Hirst Salver Hulton Cup Mixed Texas Scramble Starling Salver
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A M E R I C A C U P
Given by Mrs. C. C. Ernst,
Competition: 18 holes stroke play
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winner: America Cup (1954 small cup with base), presented on
Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies‘ AGM.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy:
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B A R T O N T R O P H Y
Barton Trophy donated by Mrs. Florrie Barton, to be presented to the competitor with the best net score. She expressed the wish that this never be changed and that the Barton Trophy always be played as a 36 hole stroke play competition.
Competition: 36 holes Stroke Play, off handicap
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
(In line with CONGU regulations, a player plays off the same handicap in both rounds of 18 holes, with no reduction in second round for a good first.)
Ties: Ties to be decided by last card count back.
Winner: Barton Trophy, given by Mrs. P. H. Barton, (formerly a clock
with lady golfer, 1967) New trophy purchased in 2008, which is presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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B A R T O N - S M I T H S H I E L D
Shield presented in 1962 by Mrs. P. H. (Florrie) Barton and Mrs. E. (Dot) Smith
Competition: Annual matches - v - Harwich & Dovercourt Ladies
Format: 1. Four ball betterball matchplay. Number of pairs to be
decided by the Captains. If competition halved, each club to hold trophy for 6 months each. 2. Two matches to be played each season with the same number of pairs in each match. 3. The venue of the matches to alternate. 4. The aggregate score of the two matches to decide the winner. 5. Teams to play in handicap order starting with the lowest and where convenient Lady Captains and or Lady Vice-Captains to lead the field. Winner: Barton-Smith Shield for one year
(Winner to arrange for engraving that year)
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B U T L E R C U P
Given by the Misses Butler in 1924
Competition: 18 holes Stableford
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Ties to be decided by card count back.
Winner: Butler Cup, given by the Misses Butler, (large silver square cut
cup 1924), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher, presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy:
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C A P T A I N S P A S T & P R E S E N T
Given by Mrs. P. H. Barton & Mrs. L. H. Pink
Competition: Stableford, 7/8 handicap
Time Sheet to be prepared by The Lady Captain Lady Captain to invite all past Captains to join in the event
All past Lady Captains and current Lady Vice Captain of Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club to be included, even if they are now members of other clubs. ‘The present Lady Vice-captain is invited to participate in this competition as a guest as a introduction to her forthcoming office as Lady Captain and therefore is not able to win the Rosebowl’
Entry Fee: None
Winner: Silver Rose bowl on base, given by Mrs. P. H. Barton and Mrs.
L. H. Pink, presented on the day arranged with roses by the previous winner.
Lady Captain to arrange light lunch, cost to be met by competitors.
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C A R O L F I N C H T R O P H Y
Competition: 18 holes stroke play putting competition to be played in
conjunction with Medal 3
Open to all.
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winner: The competitor with the lowest number of putts on the greens.
Trophy: Cut glass crystal club head on plinth, purchased by the
Ladies’ Section in 2002 in memory of Mrs Carol Finch (presented at Ladies’ AGM.)
Ties: Ties to be decided by card count back on the putts.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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C E N T E N A R Y T R O P H Y
Purchased by the Ladies' Section in 1992 to commemorate the Club's Centenary Year
Competition: A par competition, with a draw for playing partners
Open to all.
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winner: Centenary Trophy, (dark metal lady golfer),
presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Points for Vertigen See Vertigen Trophy page.
Trophy:
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C L U B C H A M P I O N S H I P
Competition: 36 holes stroke play scratch competition Open to all (In line with CONGU regulations, players will stay in the same division for each round, even if they reduce their handicaps in the first round). Winner: The competitor with the lowest scratch score will be the Club Champion.
Large renovated trophy with handles, presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Divisional Winners: The competitors with the lowest scratch scores in each division are the divisional winners:- Silver 0 - 24 Bronze 25 - 36
Two 8-sided plated salvers, presented on Presentation Night, and the two vouchers at Ladies’ AGM
Ties: Ties to be decided by last card count back Points for See Vertigen Trophy page Vertigen Trophy There will also be a trophy for the ‘Best Net Score’ off handicap in conjunction with the
above competition.
The 18 Holers
Played on Club Championship Day.
Tee times allocated after the Club Championship field.
Competition: 18 hole Single Stableford.
Prize Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page Vertigen Trophy
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D O R I S D A V A L L B O W L
Miss Doris Davall left £200 to Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club The brick fireplace and the Doris Davall Bowl were purchased
Competition: Open to all
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Cards to be marked by any lady member who need not be doing a card that day.
One Stableford card each month, April to September inclusive.
This competition may be played in conjunction with another stableford or strokeplay competition or as a separate one.
Final result to be assessed on best three cards returned by each competitor.
Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book.
Entry fee payable when first entering the competition.
Ties: Best aggregate of last nine holes of best three cards.
Winner: Doris Davall Bowl, (1960 embossed bowl on banded base)
presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
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F O R D T R O P H Y
(As from 2000 trophy no longer sponsored by Ford ) Competition: 18 holes Par competition, with a draw for playing partners
Open to all
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winner: Ford Trophy, (inscribed glass bowl on wooden base)
presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies' AGM
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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G A R D I N E R S A L V E R
Given by Mrs. A. J. Gardiner
Competition: Knock-out draw for Match Play Singles
Eligible Handicap Limits 0-24/26 - dependent on entrants handicap.
Stroke Allowance - full difference between handicaps
Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book -
payable when placing your name on the draw sheet.
Match play Final: If all square after 18 holes, players continue on around the
course until a conclusion is met. Stroke Allowance - full difference between handicaps Winner: Gardiner Salver (1937 three footed silver salver given by Mrs.
A. J. Gardiner), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented Ladies’ AGM. Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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G R A N D M O T H E R S T R O P H Y
Given by Mrs. O. Houghton in 1955
Competition: 18 holes Single Stableford
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winner: Grandmothers Trophy - Silver Candlestick
presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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H I G H L O W T R O P H Y
2014 – A pair of glass matching trophies – donated by Lady Captain Janet Smith
Competition: Draw for partners, high / low, (played in fours)
18 Holes Greensome – Stroke Play ½ of combined handicaps
7 tee shots to be used by each player
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winners: Trophies to be presented at Ladies’ AGM
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L A D Y C A P T A I N ' S R O S E B O W L
2014 – Silver Plated Rosebowl – donated by Lady Captain Janet Smith
Competition: 18 Holes Single Stableford Competition
Open to all
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winner: Silver Plated Rosebowl presented at Ladies’ AGM
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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L A D Y C A P T A I N ' S S I N G L E S K N O C K - O U T T R O P H Y
Given by Mrs. G. Hirst and Mrs. A. G. Neal 1967
Competition: Knock-out Singles Match Play
Open to all
Stroke allowance - Full difference between handicaps
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Knock Out Qualifying Round: Draw for matches.
Game to be Included in golfing calendar or on an alternate day if necessary to be played within 3 weeks.
Knock Out Rounds: Draw to take place of the winners
matches to be arranged between the players. * If there is an uneven number of players from the Knock Out
Qualifying Round, the player will get a bye into the next Knock Out Round draw. However, the player must have a match in the next Knock Out round, the player must not have a bye. *
All proceeds to the St. Helena Hospice, Colchester
Winner: Lady Captain's Knock-out trophy (Claret Jug) presented on
Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy:
‘The changes to the Lady Captain’s knockout foursomes competition have been agreed
by Mrs Rachel Neal’. (Refer any further changes to Mrs Neal )
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L E V E R M O R E R O S E B O W L
Given to the Ladies' Section by Mr Stuart Levermore in 2005
to mark his 25th year as Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club's Professional
Competition: 18 holes par competition, open to all
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Ties: Ties to be decided by card count back.
Winner: Levermore Rosebowl, presented on Presentation Night.
Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM. Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies‘ AGM.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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L I L I A N B A K E R T R O P H Y
Given by Mrs. Lilian Baker
Competition: To be played in conjunction with an EWGA Medal in March
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winner: Lilian Baker Trophy
(Mounted Wooden Clubhead with Lady Golfer 1992) Presented at Ladies’ AGM.
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L I N K W O O D C U P
Given by Mrs. R. W. Coan, whose family lived at "Linkwood", Arnold Road, Clacton
Competition: 18 holes stroke play
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Ties: Ties to be decided by card count back.
Winner: Linkwood Cup (1920 large shallow silver cup, with plaqued
base), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM. Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy:
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L O U I S E B A R T R U M T R O P H Y
Competition: Winter Eclectic
Open to all Not to be played in conjunction with the High/Low competitions
NAMES MUST BE ENTERED IN THE CORRECT BOOK BEFORE PLAY
First card to be 18 holes Stroke Play A score on a temporary green will not be accepted. However, players should record their score marking their card with a "T" to denote that the green was temporary when played. Subsequent cards to be nine consecutive holes minimum starting at the 1st or 10th tees, any additional holes being played to follow on consecutively. Maximum of two cards per week but no limit on a day e.g both
cards can be done on the same day if desired Cards may be signed by any playing member. 5/8ths handicap to be deducted from gross score at the end of the competition
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book -
payable when first entering the competition. Winner: Louise Bartrum Trophy, (decorative plated gallery tray, not
engraved). Voucher presented at Christmas Festivities.
Runner Up: Voucher, presented at Christmas Festivities. Ties: As this is an eclectic, joint winners must share the trophy
equally.
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M A Y S A L V E R
Presented by Miss Ciss May who stipulated that the competition is to be played in the month of May
Competition: 18 hole Stroke play
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Qualifiers: Winners, runners up in the L.G.U. Medals and the present
holder are eligible for this competition. Should a winner or runner up have already qualified in a previous Medal, the player(s) with the next best score(s) qualify to compete. No countbacks - all winners and runners up to qualify
Ties: Ties to be decided by card countback
Winner: May Salver, given by Miss G. May in 1956
(3 footed plated salver), presented on Presentation Night, Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Silver Inkwell, engraved " G. M. "
plus a voucher, both presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
The May Nots
Competition: 18 hole Stableford
Prize Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page Vertigen Trophy
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J E S S I E M I L L E R B O W L
Given by Mrs. Jessie Miller in 1981
Competition: Knock Out Singles Match Play
Eligible Handicap Limit = 25/26 to 36 dependent on entrants handicap
Stroke Allowance - full difference between handicaps
Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at front of Competition Rules Book,
payable when placing your name on the draw sheet.
Match play Final: If all square after 18 holes, players continue on around the
course until a conclusion is met.
Winner: Jessie Miller Bowl (1981 Silver rose bowl with base),
presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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L I Z A P A W S E Y T R O P H Y
Given by Mrs. Liza Pawsey (formerly Hirst) Competition: Spring Eclectic
Open to all
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Not to be played in conjunction with the High/Low competitions
NAMES MUST BE ENTERED IN THE CORRECT BOOK BEFORE PLAY
First card to be 18 holes Stroke Play A score on a temporary green will not be accepted. However, players should record their score marking their card with a "T" to denote that the green was temporary when played. Subsequent cards to be nine consecutive holes minimum starting at the 1st or 10th tees, any additional holes being played to follow on consecutively. Maximum of two cards per week but no limit on a day e.g both
cards can be done on the same day if desired Cards may be signed by any playing member 5/8ths handicap to be deducted from gross score at the end of the competition
Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book.
payable when first entering the competition. Winner: Lisa Pawsey Trophy, (dainty two handled tureen and lid,
1987), presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM. Runner Up: Voucher, presented at Ladies’ AGM. Ties: As this is an eclectic, joint winners must share the trophy
equally.
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T H E C A R R I N G T O N
Formally The Carrington Cup - Given by Mrs. I. Carrington
2014 Lady Golfer on wooden base - Donated by Mrs Daphne Ruddock nee Carrington
Competition: 18 holes stableford Eligible Handicap 30 to 36
Ties: Ties to be decided by card count back.
Winner: ‘The Carrington’ presented on Presentation Night. Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM. Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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V E R T I G E N T R O P H Y
Given by Mrs. Betty Vertigen Competition: Points table accumulated on results from first to last EWGA Medal, and including specified other competition results. Medal Play: 76 net 1 point 72 net 5 points 75 net 2 points 71 net 6 points 74 net 3 points 70 net 7 points 73 net 4 points 69 net 8 points Stableford Points: 32 1 point 36 5 points 33 2 points 37 6 points 34 3 points 38 7 points 35 4 points 39 8 points Par Points: -4 1 point 0 5 points -3 2 points +1 6 points -2 3 points +2 7 points -1 4 points +3 8 points Other Competitions: Club Championship 1
st = 8
2nd
= 5 3
rd = 2
For each round
Lady Captain's Knock Out Trophy, Jessie Miller Bowl, Gardiner Salver, Coronation Foursomes, Daily Mail Foursomes, Winners to receive 8 points each Losing Finalists 5 points each Losing semi-finalists 2 points each Maximum 8 points any one competition Included Competitions: All EWGA Medals
Stableford rounds at Spring Meeting, Lady Captain's Day (depending on chosen competition)
Autumn Meeting and Christmas Festivities Stableford rounds which are open to all America Cup Linkwood Cup Butler Cup Centenary Trophy Grandmothers/Rest Easter charity May Salver/Nots
Levermore Rosebowl Ford Trophy Windfall Trophy Carrington Cup/The Rest Barton Trophy – x 2 Veterans Cup
Winner: Vertigen Trophy (decorative oval gallery tray),
presented on Presentation Night, and engraved shield or alternative. Ties: The winner to be decided by the total number of points for the EWGA Medals only
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V E T E R A N S B O W L
Formally Veterans Cup - Given by Mrs. F. J. Gascoigne
2014 – Cut Glass Bowl donated by Mrs Sue Gurry
Competition: Open to Ladies who are 60 years of age
on or before the date of the competition Stableford Round
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Ties: Ties to be decided by card countback
Winner: Cut Glass Bowl presented on Presentation Night.
Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM.
Runner-up: Voucher presented at Ladies’ AGM. Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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Competition: The Windfall Trophy is an Annual Stableford Competition organised
by the Essex Ladies County Golf Association (ELCGA)
It was first played in 1999, and the trophy, a modern silver jug with lid,
was purchased with the proceeds of the ‘Windfall,’ which ELCGA received from their Building Society account.
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Winner: This is our Qualifying round for the Windfall Trophy, and the winner of
today’s round goes forward to represent Clacton-on-Sea Ladies. This round must be played by August 31st. The Club meets entry, and catering costs for player and her caddy, at the final, which is held at a different venue each year, usually in the first week of October.
Ties: Count-back as in our Rules of Entry.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
WINDFALL QUALIFIER
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E W G A C O R O N A T I O N F O U R S O M E S
Formerly sponsored by Stuart Crystal 2003 - Peugeot
Competition: 18 holes Foursomes Stableford
This is a qualifying round, and the winners (or the
runners up if the winners are not available), go forward to the next round. The Ladies’ Committee makes the final decision on
who goes forward to represent the Club. Date and venue to be advised annually by EWGA
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Stroke allowance: half combined handicaps
(See EWGA Handbook for further details)
Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at the front of Competition Rules Book.
Part of the entry fees goes to EWGA
Winners: One each, bowls with long twisted stems, donated in
memory of Mrs. Iris Monk, presented at the AGM EWGA provides mementoes for the winners, which are
either given when they go to the regional final, or sent to the Club.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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The EWGA Monthly Medals are run under guidelines as laid out in the current EWGA Handbook, and Tuesday is our main day. Ladies are also able to play a (or additional) Monthly Medal on the following Saturday.
The ‘Saturday Medal’ is a separate competition and not just an additional day to play for the Monthly Medal which is played on a Tuesday. This Medal is for handicap purposes only and is not counted towards the Division winner. No payment is required to play. For the Saturday Medal a marker must be a fellow competitor, who may or may not be playing in the Alternative medal that day. Competitions’ Secretary is responsible for nominating a marker.
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Non-competitors must not take starting sheet times.
Medals may be played in conjunction with a Club strokeplay competition as authorised by the Ladies’ Committee.
Winner: The winner will receive a voucher, which will be presented at the
Ladies’AGM. Winners and runners-up qualify to play in the May Salver. If a winner or runner-up has already qualified to play in the May Salver, the player(s) with the next best score(s) qualify. (No countbacks, all those on the qualifying score go into the May Salver).
Other prizes are attached to medals as follows: Medal 1: Lilian Baker Trophy Medal 3. Carol Finch Trophy Medal 4 Golf Foundation prize – sent annually by EWGA
Medal 7: Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy Points for Vertigen Trophy: See Vertigen Trophy page
EWGA MONTHLY MEDALS
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D A I L Y M A I L F O U R S O M E S
Competition: 18 holes foursomes strokeplay
Open to all. Maximum handicap limit is 30 Handicap stroke allowance is half combined handicaps
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
This is a qualifying round, and the winners (or the runners up if the winners are not available), go forward
to the next round, which should be entered online by 31st January the following calendar year as advised by the Daily Mail.
The Ladies’ Committee makes the final decision on who goes forward to represent the Club.
Points for See Vertigen Trophy page
Vertigen Trophy
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I D A B U N T I N G M E M O R I A L T R O P H Y
This competition is open to all fully paid up playing members (not social) of the Society of Lady Captains of Essex Golf Clubs - Past & Present. It was given by that Society in memory of Mrs. Ida Bunting.
The qualifier from each Club will be the best scoring member of the Society in a designated EWGA Medal round, played any month from August to November as per the Ida Bunting rules. The qualifier then goes through to the knockout stages of the competition.
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M AI L ON S UN D AY
Teams of five play in qualifying rounds leading to a national final.
The team has in the past been chosen by draw from a list of those ladies willing to play. There is a handicap limit of 24, if the players handicap is higher than 24 the player must play off 24.
Entry for the competition should be submitted online by the 31st December.
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B I R D I E T R E E
Competition: Greatest number of Birdies scored in 18 holes
Tuesday qualifying competitions only
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Only Birdies scored on completed cards are eligible, and the card must be in the competition. N.B. The Two's Sweep will also follow this rule.
(to validate your birdie please sign the Birdie Book and complete details for the Birdie Tree hanger)
Winner: Outright winners only of two divisions will be awarded prizes
as follows: Silver Division Prize 0-24 Bird ornament and 3 Golf Balls
Bronze I Division 25 -36 Bird ornament and 3 Golf Balls Prizes are presented at the Ladies’ AGM
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C H A R I T Y C O M P E T I T I O N
( i n a i d o f C a n c e r R e s e a r c h )
Competition: 18 holes stableford singles
Open to all
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Ties: To be decided by card countback
Entry Fee: See Information Sheet at front of Competition Rules Book
All proceeds to: Cancer Research UK – Southern Region Unit 7400 The Quorum
Oxford Business Park North Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2JZ A fund-raising raffle for charity is held on this day.
Winner: Small rose-bowl
Donated by Janet Smith
Points for May qualify for Vertigen Trophy points if played within Vertigen Trophy: the dates of the first and last EWGA Medals.
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F L A G C O M P E T I T I O N
Competition: 18 or 12 holes (at the discretion of the Lady Captain)
Greensome stroke play competition. Draw for partners, high / low, (played in fours)
The Game: The first two pairs each take a ‘flag’ out, and when they have
run out of shots, place them where their last shots land, writing their names on the ‘flag’. This marks the leaders and runners-up spots for the rest of the field
Any pair who can go further with their shot allowance takes the
‘flag’ with them and puts it where their last shot lands. The place where the last shot lands, must be recorded on each
pair’s card.
If the last shot used lands on the green, an indication of how far from the hole the ball lands should be written on the ‘flag’ and on the players’ card.
The ‘flag’ should not be placed on the green, but on the fringe. (Remember that if only 12 holes are played, Standard Scratch Score will be 49 not 72)
The Winners: The Winners are the pair who take their flag to the furthest
point on the course before running out of shots. The pair reaching the second furthest point, are Runners-up.
Handicap Allowance: For 18 holes = 1/2 combined handicaps
For 12 holes = 1/3 combined handicaps
(to be rounded up or down to the nearest stroke).
Prizes: Winners receive a Flag trophy each Runners-up receive 2 golf balls each
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H I G H / L O W C O M P E T I T I O N S
Competition: Drawn Singles Stableford Competition, played in twos,
aggregate of both scores. One Tuesday each month, October to March Open to all Players must compete with a different partner each month The Actual High / Low dividing line will vary each month depending on the handicaps of those entering. Entry is made on the ‘pairs’ entry sheet.
Points for Winners: 5 points each Winter League: Runners-up: 4 points each
Third pair: 3 points each Fourth pair: 2 points each Fifth pair: 1 point each
Ties: Each competitor awarded the same number of points
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H O L E - I N - O N E B O A R D
Board in the ladies’ room, presented by donation
from the late Mrs. Phyllis Gascoigne, 1997
(Mrs. Gascoigne left £250 to the Ladies’ Section,
which was used to purchase the Hole in One Board, and in addition three flowering cherry trees situated on the left of the fairway
as you approach the 18th green within sight of the Clubhouse)
Only holes-in-one scored in
18 hole Tuesday qualifying competitions to count
All competitors must have a maximum handicap of 36
Details to be added to the board to show name, date, and the hole
where the hole-in-one was achieved.
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W I N T E R L E A G U E C O M P E T I T I O N S
Competition: Points table accumulated on results of non-qualifying
competitions held during the winter, i.e. High/Low competitions, draws for Partners, Strings etc. These competitions are held in November through to February with a couple of exceptions that might take place in October and March.
Points Scored: 5 points for winner, or winners if a pair
4 points for runner-up, or runners-up if a pair 3 points for third place/s 2 points for fourth place/s 1 point for fifth place/s
Winners: Winner receives 5 balls
Runner-up receives 4 balls Third receives 3 balls Fourth receives 2 balls Fifth receives 1 ball
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9 H O L E T R O P H Y
Competition: 9 holes stroke play. Open to all players unable to complete 18 holes stroke play.
Cards will be used for handicap purposes.
Must be played in conjunction with EWGA medals from the 1st tee at the back of the field.
Ties: Ties to be decided on best card count back. Winner: The best three cards per player will be used to determine
overall winner. Trophy will be awarded at Ladies AGM. Voucher presented at Ladies AGM.
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P I N K B A L L T E A M G A M E
Competition: Stableford competition open to all with a handicap of 36 or less.
Played in teams of 3, drawn from high, medium and low handicaps. Each team will have a pink ball to be used by each member every third hole ie 1st, 4th, 7th .... 2nd, 5th, 8th.... 3rd, 6th, 9th.... and scoring double points.
There will be a spare pink ball for each team but it cannot be used on
the hole you lost the first ball. No extra points for teams coming home with a pink ball. You may be
penalised for being clever! Winner: Best two scores per hole including or excluding pink ball score –
whichever is higher - to count towards team score. Ties: Countback as in our Rules of Entry. Points for Winter League Trophy
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TURKE Y CHASE
Competition: Stableford round played one or two weeks before Christmas
Festivities
This is an 18 hole game unless the Lady Captain of the time changes it on the day.
Stroke Allowance: Full
Winners: 1st £25 voucher
2nd £15 voucher 3rd £10 voucher
Prize Money will be adjusted on the day to reflect total entry fees collected
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C R I P P S T R O P H Y
Competition: 18 hole mixed Greensome Stableford,
played in conjunction with the Seniors’ Society Straight draw for partners, not handicap order Open to all ladies Stroke allowance - 3/8ths combined
Entry Fee: Each entrant to pay £1 towards golf balls for prizes.
Entrants meet the cost of their own meal.
Winner: Matching Cups, presented on the day of the competition
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F E R E N S S A L V E R
Entry Eligibility: - Membership Category 7 day Men, 7 day Ladies, Elite Juniors Handicap Limit Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Status Current Number of Holes:- 18 Playing Format: Mixed Greensomes Scoring Format: Stableford Max. Handicap for competition: Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Allowance: 40% higher handicapper & 60% lower of
partners, exact Club Entry Fee: Yes Charity Donation: No Tees: White and Red Starting Tees: 1st King of Korse Qualifier: No Partners/Fellow Competitors Drawn: No Day Competition Played: Any day Closing day for knockout rounds: n/a Trophy Details: - Description: Salver When awarded: Presentation Night Where kept: Trophy Cabinet Club replica: Yes Honours board: Yes Peculiarities: - To be organised by the Captain and Lady Captain.
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G A G E C U P
Competition: Annual friendly match, arranged between the
Lady Captain and the Seniors’ Society Captain Members of the Seniors’ Society versus the Ladies’ Section. Four ball better ball matchplay
Stroke Allowance: 3/4 of the difference off the lowest handicap
N.B. CONGU recommends that 3 shots should be added to the ladies’ handicaps before applying the handicap allowance. This is the difference between the standard scratch scores – yellows 69, reds 72, and allows for the fact that the ladies are playing off the men’s stroke index in the competition.
Stroke Index: As per Men's card
Tees: Seniors play off Yellow Boxes
Ladies off Red Boxes Entrants meet the cost of their own meal.
Winners: The Gage Cup,
presented on the day of the competition.
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H I R S T S A L V E R
Entry Eligibility: Membership Category 7 & 5 day Men, 7 & 5 day Ladies,
Elite Juniors Handicap Limit: Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Status: Current Number of Holes: 18 Playing Format: Mixed Four Ball Better Ball Scoring Format: Stableford Max. Handicap for competition: Men 28 Ladies 36 (plus adjustment)
(Ladies use Men’s Index) Handicap Allowance: 7/8 handicap Club Entry Fee: Yes Charity Donation: No Tees: White & Red Starting Tees: 1st Partners/Fellow Competitors Drawn: No Day Competition Played: August Bank Holiday Monday Closing day for knockout rounds: n/a Trophy Details: - Description Pair of Salvers When awarded: Presentation Night Where kept: Trophy Cabinet Club replica: Yes Honours board: Yes Peculiarities: Ladies' handicaps are adjusted by adding the
difference between the ladies' and men's SSS which = 1.
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H U L T O N C U P
Entry Eligibility: Membership Category 7 day Men, 7 day Ladies, Elite Juniors Handicap Limit Men; 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Status; Current Number of Holes: 18 Playing Format: Mixed Foursomes Scoring Format: Matchplay Knockout Max. Handicap for competition: Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Allowance: ½ difference between aggregate handicaps of each
side. Club Entry Fee: Yes Charity Donation: No Tees: White & Red Starting Tees: 1st or 10th King of Korse Qualifier: No Partners Drawn: No Draw Method : Uneven (cold) draw Day Competition Played: Any day Closing day for knockout rounds: Sundays Trophy Details: Description Cup When awarded: Presentation Night Where kept: Trophy Cabinet Club replica: Yes Honours board: Yes Peculiarities: -
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M I X E D T E X A S S C R A M B L E
Started 1998, Mrs. V. Clark / Mr. J. Gage Teams of four, drawn equally from the Seniors Society and the Ladies’ Section. Draw to be made balancing High / Low handicaps. Entry fee to be used to purchase golf balls for winning teams. Strokeplay, 15% exact of total team handicaps to be deducted Each member of the team to record four tee shots. Ball to be dropped at selected marked position, both fairway and rough. It is hoped that all competitors will remain for the results announcement and prize giving. A "Today's Menu" will be available for lunch. Each member to pay for own meal.
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S T A R L I N G S A L V E R
The Starling Salver was given by the family in memory of John Sydney Starling, who was a Member of Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club from its very early days
The Ladies -v- The Gentlemen
Entry Eligibility: - Membership Category 7 day Men, 7 day Ladies Handicap Limit: Men 28 Ladies 36 Handicap Status: Current and non Number of Holes: 18 Playing Format: Four Ball Betterball Scoring Format: Matchplay (1 point for a win,
½ for a half)
Max. Handicap for competition: Men 28 Ladies 36 (plus adjustment) Handicap Allowance: Lowest handicap to concede strokes to the other
three players based on full difference between the full competition handicaps
Club Entry Fee: Yes Tees: White & Red Starting Tees: 1st Partners Drawn Yes: except Captain plays Lady Captain
plus their chosen partners, then sides decided in order of ascending exact handicaps
Day Competition Played: Any day Trophy Details: Description Salver When awarded: On the day and on Presentation Night Where kept: Trophy Cabinet or Ladies' Trophy Cabinet Club replica: No Honours board: Yes Peculiarities: - To be organised by the Captain and Lady Captain. Ladies' handicaps are adjusted by adding the difference between the ladies' and men's SSS which = 1. Shots then to be taken from the lowest player - the ladies have the SSS adjustment applied before this is determined. All players to stay for meal afterwards.