General Conditions and Local Rules can be found here.
Championships and Tournaments: 2012 Format, Qualification and Prizes
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Foursomes Championship
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here
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County Championship Qualifier + Colts
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here
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County Championship
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NEW Divisional Championship
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here
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Boys Championship (U18)
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Seniors Championship
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Club Junior Team Shield (U18)
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Ramsbury Trophy
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Matchplay Championship
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County Meeting / Charity Event
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Inter-Club Knockout Finals
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Junior Champs & Age Group Champs (U18)
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Adult OOM
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Junior OOM
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COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP + COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Format
The Championships are played concurrently. The County Championship is a 72-hole medal competition incorporating the Colts Championship over the first 36 holes. The competitions are played off championship/white tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". The maximum size of the field is 72, played in three balls. If the number of entries exceeds 72, the higher handicaps are balloted out.
On the first day (36 holes), playing partners and starting times will be decided by a random draw within handicap bands. If the course is suitable, there will be two start points with players starting from the alternate tee for the afternoon round.
The best 33 competitors (decided by countback) on the first day will qualify for the final 36 holes of the County Championship. On the second day, all competitors will start from the first tee and will play in reverse score order - the leaders starting last. The winner shall be the competitor who returns the lowest medal gross score over 72 holes.
If there is a tie the winner will be decided by a play-off over a short course. The course will typically be 3 holes, decided at the planning meeting, and if scores are level after the 3 holes, the play off will be decided by sudden death over the same holes. If weather conditions are adverse, the Championship Committee may modify these arrangements.
The Swift Cup is presented to the competitor who has the best round in the competition. In addition, there are separate 18-hole competitions on the morning and the afternoon of the second day, which will be won by the leading competitors who do not qualify for prizes in the Championships.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the "General Regulations for Competitions" printed on the entry form. The maximum handicap for competitors on entry is 6.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The Championship Cups, the Swift Cup and the Colts Championship Cup will be presented to the winners at the end of the competition.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. The entry fee is £25 for the County Championship and an additional £10 for the Colts Championship.
NOTE: The winner of the County Championship will be eligible to represent Wiltshire in the England Golf County Champions Tournament played at Woodhall Spa. A grant for contribution to the player’s expenses of £150 will be made available for this tournament.
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MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Format
This is a scratch Match play knockout competition over 18-holes played off white tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". The field is drawn from the highest finishing golfers at the County Championship. A random draw is made (at the County Championship) to determine places in the draw. Matches in the round of 16 and round of 8 will be arranged between the players with the first named player in the draw having home advantage and to a timetable that will be advised at the draw. If necessary, matches continue after 18 holes to determine a winner by sudden death.
The semi-finals and final will be played at the same venue as the final day of the County Championship, in September.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the conditions printed on the entry form for the County Championship. Competitors are the leading sixteen competitors in the County Championship. If any competitor cannot play, he will be substituted by the seventeenth competitor, and so on if necessary, to produce a field of sixteen competitors.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The Match Play Championship Cup will be presented to the winner at the end of the competition.
The entry fees for this competition are considered as part of the player’s entry to the County Championship. Prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee.
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DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Format
The Championship is an 18-hole competition played off white tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". The field will compete for the County Championship Trophies in each of three Divisions: Division 1 up to 5.4, Division 2 5.5 to 12.4 and Division 3 12.5 and above, players will receive their full handicap allowance. Division 1 & 2 players will play 18 holes of medal; Division 3 players will play 18 holes of stableford.
The maximum size of the field is 120 and entries will be accepted in the order in which they are received up to the maximum.
Playing partners and starting times will be decided in reverse handicap order within the three Divisions, the lower handicaps playing last. All players will play from the first tee, except that if the course is suitable, and dependent on the size of the field, there may be a two tee start. The winners shall be the competitors who return the lowest net medal scores over eighteen holes in Divisions 1 and 2; the highest stableford score will determine the winner of Division 3. If there is a tie the winner of any Division will be decided on count back.
Concurrently with the Divisional Championship, the Combes Salver is a club team competition with the winners decided by the aggregate of the three best stableford scores returned by the individuals belonging to each club.
Qualification
Competitors are to be adult members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the conditions printed on the entry form. The maximum handicap will be 28.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The Championship Cups will be presented to the winners at the end of the competition.
The Combes Salver will be presented to the Club returning the best three stableford scores from their entered players.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. The entry will be £15.
SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP
Format
The Championship is an 18-hole medal competition played off white tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". The maximum size of the field is 72 and if the number of entries exceeds 72, the higher handicaps are balloted out
Playing partners and starting times will be decided by a random draw within three handicap bands, the lower handicaps playing last. If the course is suitable there will be two start points. The winner shall be the competitor who returns the lowest medal score over eighteen holes. If there is a tie the winner will be decided by a play-off over a short course.
In parallel with the Championship, there are age group competitions to determine the best gross and net scores. The net competition is played off full handicap as a stableford competition. The age groups will be: 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69 and 70 years and over. Players should indicate their age group on their entry form.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the conditions printed on the entry form. The minimum age for competitors is 55 years on the day prior to the competition with a maximum handicap of 24.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The Championship Cup will be presented to the winner of the gross Championship at the end of the competition.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. The entry will be £20.
NOTE: The winner of the Seniors County Championship will be eligible to represent Wiltshire in the England Golf Seniors County Champions Tournament played at Woodhall Spa. A grant for contribution to the player’s expenses of £150 will be made available for this tournament.
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BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP
Format
The Championship is a 36-hole scratch medal competition played off white tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". If the number of entries exceeds the capacity of the host course, the higher handicaps are balloted out.
Starting times will be determined by handicap with higher handicap players starting first.
If there is a tie, the winner will be decided by a play-off over a short course. The course will typically be 3 holes, decided at the planning meeting, and if scores are level after the 3 holes, the play off will be decided by sudden death over the same holes. If weather conditions are adverse, the Championship Committee may modify these arrangements.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the conditions printed on the entry form. Competitors must be under 18 years on 1 January preceding the competition. The maximum handicap for competitors, on entry, is 10.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The David Howell Cup will be presented to the winner at the end of the competition.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. The entry fee will be £10.
NOTE: The winner of the Boys Championship will be eligible to represent Wiltshire in the England Golf Junior Champions Tournament played at Woodhall Spa GC. A grant for contribution to the player’s expenses of £200 will be made available for this tournament.
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AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Format
The Championship is an 18-hole scratch medal competition played off white tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". The maximum size of the field is 72 played in three balls. If the number of entries exceeds 72, the higher handicaps are balloted out. Playing partners and starting times will be decided by a random draw within handicap zones with the higher handicaps playing first. If the course is suitable, there will be two start points.
The winner is the competitor with the best gross score. If there is a tie, the Championship will be decided by a play-off over a short course. In addition, there are prizes for the best gross score for each age group based on age on the day of the competition. An age group must comprise at least three competitors otherwise a competitor(s) will be included in the next higher age group. Any ties will be decided by count back.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the "General Regulations for Competitions" printed on the entry form. Competitors must be under 18 years on 1 January preceding the competition of that year. The maximum handicap for competitors is 28.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The Junior Championship Cup will be presented to the winner at the end of the competition, together with voucher prizes for the individual age group winners. No competitor may win more than one prize.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. For 2012 the entry will be £10.
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FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP
Format
The Championship is a 36-hole gross medal foursome competition played off championship/white tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". Competitors will enter in pairs. Concurrent with the gross championship will be a net medal competition played off half combined handicaps, without rounding. The maximum size of the field is 72 pairs. If the number of entries exceeds 72 pairs, the higher combined handicaps will be balloted out.
Playing partners and starting times will be drawn within groups with the higher handicaps starting first.
The competition will be played on courses with a layout suitable for two starting points. Those starting at the first tee in the morning will start on the alternative tee in the afternoon and vice-versa. Competitors may choose who plays the first shot in each "stipulated" round of 18 holes (Rule 29/1). The winners shall be the competitors who return the lowest medal gross score over 36 holes.
If there is a tie in the gross Championship, the winners will be decided by a sudden death play-off over a short course. The course will typically be 3 holes, decided at the planning meeting. The net competition will be decided by countback.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the "General Regulations for Competitions" printed on the entry form. The maximum handicap for competitors is 18. The entry fee will be £30.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The Foursomes Championship Cups will be presented to the winners of the gross Championship at the end of the competition. The Swift Cups will be presented to the winners of the Net Competition.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. For 2012 the entry for each pair will be £30.
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CLUB TEAM SHIELD
Format
The competition will be played concurrently with the first 36 holes of the County Championship with all scores counting from each team of three players. It is played off white tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". All Clubs affiliated to the WCGU may enter provided they have a minimum of three players who are entered as individuals in the County Championship. Clubs will nominate the three players who will form their team to compete for the Team Shield.
Playing partners and starting times will be decided by the County Championship draw but club members will play in different games wherever possible. The winners of the Team Shield shall be the team who returns the lowest aggregate gross medal score for the three team members. If there is a tie, the winners shall be decided by count back on the aggregated scores returned by the highest handicapped member of the team, and if still tied, by count back on associated second round cards.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the "General Regulations for Competitions" printed on the entry form. Competitors must enter as individuals into the County Championship and their home club must enter a nominated team to compete for the Team Shield before the closing date for the Championship. The maximum handicap for competitors on entry is 6.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The winning teams will be presented with the Team Shield and the individual competitor with the best individual 36-hole gross score, the Searle Salver at the end of the first day of play at the County Championship.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. The entry fee will be £50 per Club and if space permits clubs may enter more than one team.
NOTE: The winner of the Team Shield will be eligible to represent Wiltshire in the England Golf Champion Club Tournament played in 2012 at Stoneham GC. A grant for contribution to the team’s expenses of £150 will be made available for this tournament.
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JUNIOR TEAM SHIELD
Format
The competition is an 18-hole team medal, with the best two scores counting from each team of three players. A team may comprise any combination of Boys and Girls. It is played off white (red for girls) tees in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions" and Standard Scratch Adjustment shots will be allocated based on any difference between the SSS of the different tees.
All Clubs affiliated to the WCGU may enter. If the course permits, competitors will be started from two tees and will play in three balls.
Playing partners and starting times will be decided by a random draw, within handicap zones, but club members will play in different games. The winners of the Junior Team Shield shall be the team who returns the lowest net medal score for the best two team members. If there is a tie, the winners shall be decided by count back on the score returned by the third player. A prize will be awarded for the best gross score returned by an individual competitor.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the conditions printed on the entry form. The maximum handicap for competitors is 24.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The winning teams will be presented with the Junior Team Shield at the end of the competition.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. The entry will be £30 per Club and clubs may enter more than one team if this event is not over subscribed.
NOTE: The winner of the Junior Team Shield will be eligible to represent Wiltshire in the England Golf Junior Champion Club Tournament played in 2012 at Woodhall Spa GC. A grant for contribution to the team’s expenses of £400 will be made available for this tournament.
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RAMSBURY SHIELD
Format
The competition is an 18-hole team Stableford, with the best three scores counting from each team of four players. It is played off white tees with full handicap in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions". Clubs affiliated to the WCGU can enter one team. If the course permits competitors will be started from two tees, playing in three balls. Playing partners and starting times will be decided by a random draw but team members will play in different games. The winners shall be the team who returns the highest aggregate Stableford score for the best three team members. If there is a tie, the winners shall be decided by the score of the fourth team member and, if still tied, by countback on the fourth card.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the conditions printed on the entry form. The minimum age for competitors is 55 years on the day prior to the competition. The maximum handicap for competitors is 18.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The winning team will be presented with the Ramsbury Shield at the end of the competition.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. The entry will be £50 per Club.
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INTER CLUB TEAM KNOCKOUT
Format
An annual Inter-Club Handicap Better Ball Matchplay Knockout Competition played off White Tees and in accordance with the "Conditions Relating to Wiltshire County Golf Union Competitions" and administered by the Wiltshire County Golf Union. The Competition is limited to players in the handicap range 6 to 28. The lowest handicap player concedes strokes to the other three players based on ¾ of the difference between their full handicaps (the maximum stroke allowance is therefore 17).
The first round draw be made and published in early April. The Organising Secretary will make a new draw for each subsequent Round. The name of the Club drawn first for any of the Rounds will be the host Club on whose course the Match will be played unless altered by mutual agreement. The Organising Secretary will set a final date for each Round, with the Clubs involved agreeing a date for the Match to be played within that time. The Final will be played at a Club and on a date stipulated by the Wiltshire County Golf Union.
Each Match will consist of a team of ten players (5 pairs) from each Club playing Fourball Better Ball Matchplay. Team Captains will exchange details of team pairings and their order of play fifteen minutes prior to the start of the Match. Each Game is worth one point (half a point for a halved Game) with the Club scoring the greatest number of points being the winners. The Team Captain of the winning Club is responsible for notifying the Organising Secretary of the result within forty eight hours of its conclusion.
Games shall be played until a result is reached and over a maximum of 18 holes (that is, no sudden death if all square after 18 holes). If the Match is tied the result will be decided on the aggregate results of games (holes up and down); subject to the match still being tied then a sudden death play-off between nominated pairings will decide the outcome. Team Captains will nominate a pair to participate in any such play-off when exchanging their order of play fifteen minutes prior to the start of each Match.
Qualification
The competition is open to all affiliated Clubs. A member of a Club is eligible to represent his Club in any of the Rounds played during the competition provided he has not previously represented another Club in the competition in the same season.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
The winning Club will be presented with the Messenger Leisure Cup at the conclusion of the competition.
The closing date for entry to the competition will be published by the Wiltshire County Golf Union. Entries shall be made using the Tournament Entry Form provided by the County Secretary the entry fee will be £50.
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COUNTY CHARITY COMPETITION
Format
In each year the President of the County Golf Union will nominate a charity that the County will support. In 2012 WCGU will raise funds for the On Course Foundation which rehabilitates badly injured service people through the game of golf. Clubs are encouraged to enter a team in the annual Charity Meeting to support this cause.
The competition will be played by teams of four players with the best two Stableford scores on each hole counting towards the team total.
Where the course layout permits, teams will play from a two tee start so that all teams will finish within a reasonable time and are then encouraged to stay for the prize presentations. A two course meal after their round is included in the team entry cost.
Qualification
The competition is open to all affiliated Clubs who may enter a team, or teams, comprising any combination of men, ladies and junior golfers. Players must have “active” handicaps and a maximum handicap of 28 for men and juniors and 36 for ladies.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
In order to generate the maximum possible funds for the On Course Foundation prizes will typically be donated by supporters of Wiltshire golf and will comprise golf equipment, days out and other similar prizes.
Entries shall be made using the Tournament Entry Form provided by the County Secretary the entry fee will be £120.
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ORDER OF MERIT
Format
The Adult Order of Merit (OOM) is a series of scratch medal competitions played off championship tees and is a combination of County run events and Club organised Open competitions.
Each competitor may compete in up to 10 individual medal rounds and their positions in each event based on the gross scores will be recorded for calculation of OOM positions. Points will be awarded for each medal round completed from a maximum 40 points for 1st place down to 1 point for 20th place. Full details of the points scoring system and a table showing player ranking will be maintained on the County website at: www.wcgu.org.uk
The final round of the OOM will be a County run medal after which the final placings will be determined and prizes awarded.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the "General Regulations for Competitions" printed on the entry form. The maximum handicap for competitors is 6.
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
An OOM Trophy will be presented to the winner at the end of the competition and the top 10 finishing players will qualify for the WCGU Channel League and Wessex League playing squad for the following season.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. For 2012 the entry will be £10 and entries must be received before players compete in the first event of the OOM series, at the County Championships.
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JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT
Format
The Junior Order of Merit (OOM) is a series of medal competitions and is a combination of County run events and Club organised Junior Open competitions. There will be two separate Divsions of the OOM, for Under 18 and Under 16 competitors.
Each competitor may compete in up to 19 individual medal rounds and their positions in each event based on the gross scores will be recorded for calculation of OOM positions. Points will be awarded for each medal round completed from a maximum 40 points for 1st place down to 1 point for 20th place. Full details of the points scoring system and a table showing player ranking will be maintained on the County website in the “Junior Golf” section at: www.wcgu.org.uk
The OOM ranking will be based on the aggregate of points scored by competitors in each of the OOM events.
The final round of the OOM will be the County Age Group Championships in October at which the OOM winners will be announced and prizes awarded.
Qualification
Competitors are to be members of affiliated clubs in Wiltshire and comply with the "General Regulations for Competitions" printed on the entry form. Competitors must be under 18 on 1st January
Entry Fees, Trophies and Prizes
An OOM Trophy will be presented to the U18 and U16 winners at the end of the Age Group Championships and the top 12 finishing players in each Division will qualify automatically for the WCGU U18 and U16 playing squads for the following season.
Entry fees and prizes will be as determined by the Executive Committee. For 2012 the entry will be £10.
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