HHDRGA Competition Rules (1st February 2012) 1) Golfers playing in HHDRGA competitions may use distance measuring devices that comply with R&A rules in that they are limited to providing distance information only and only on golf courses that have a local rule allowing them to be used. 2) A Current Competition Handicap Certificate
marked with a small c following the handicap (eg.
24c) must be produced on
paper or electronically to show proof of handicap status. Failing
to do so will result in the forfeiting of the match, disqualification
or not being allowed to play and should be no older than 2 months. In
all HHDRGA Competitions. 3) Players in all Halifax, Huddersfield & Distict Rabbit Golf Association Competitions must be a five, six or seven day playing male member of the golf club that they are representing and are: aged 18 years or older with a Congu playing handicap of 16 (15.5) or over 3a) The home clubs Rabbits Section is responsible for ensuring that
the League Cup, RT Morley and Mellor Trophy can be played on any day
of the week, in particular when a 5 or 6 day member is involved in that
competition 4) Any player whose handicap has been reduced below 15.5 after entry
to the RT Morley competition is allowed to continue playing in the competition
- subject to playing off their current handicap. Secretaries and those who are selecting players to represent their club should make sure that those who are chosen comply with the rules of that competition. 5) All HHDRGA competitions will be played off yellow markers. 6) In competitions where a preliminary round is drawn those who come out first have home advantage and thereafter home advantage will be shown on the draw sheet up to the semi-final. (RT Morley, Mellor Trophy & League Cup). 7) Winners must notify the Coordinator with the result of the round as soon as the match has been played. If no result is forthcoming by the due date the match will be deemed not to have been played and both clubs will be scratched from the competition. (RT Morley, Mellor Trophy & League Cup). 8) Where and when opponents are known it is up to both sets of players
to make contact and they should make every effort to arrange matches
at the earliest opportunity within the allotted time frame for each
round. 9) If no agreement can be reached as to when a match can be played then said players shall present themselves on the tee by 6-00pm (or time stated on the website) on the final day designated. Failing to do so will result in forfeiture of the match by any persons failing to meet this requirement. If no result has been received by the Coordinator within 24 hrs of the final deadline then both parties will be deemed to have not met the relevant requirements and be scratched from the competition. (RT Morley & Mellor Trophy & League knockout). No extension of the due dates will be allowed. 10) Any dispute must be referred within 24 hrs. to the Competition Coordinator, who will make his decision after referring to the Committee. If necessary disputes over the rules of golf must be settled in accordance with Rule 3.5. The Coordinator’s decisions are final and entries are accepted subject to this proviso.(RT Morley, Mellor Trophy, League Cup & Rabbits League). (11) The final of the RT Morley, the Mellor Trophy, the League Cup and the Fourball Trophy will be will be played on Finals Day at the at the President’s home course. All Trophies and prizes will be presented at the HHDRGA Annual Dinner. Those who have won a prize of what ever kind should make sure that they are there to collect it or have someone there to represent them. The RT Morley Trophy Is an individual
knockout competition. It is open to 8 members from each club who have
a handicap of no lower than 15.5 and no higher than 28.4 on the date
of entry to the competition. Players should ensure that the Coordinator has their correct telephone number when phoning through their match results and should not delay in contacting their opponents. The competition is match play, played off full handicap difference
to the rules of golf, as amended by the local rules of the home course. No caddies are allowed to assist the players. Prizes for winner, second and beaten semi-finalists The HHDRGA Fourball Trophy (Played on finals day) will be one pair from each club if the competition is held on a 9 hole course and 2 pairs when held on a 18 hole course, and played off full handicap fourball betterball Stableford.Each member of the team must be an active playing member of the club they are representing. CONGU competition handicap certificates must be produced on the day and mst be between 15.5 and 28.4. Prizes for the winning team & second place and also a trophy for the club who's two teams have the best combined score when the competition is played on an 18 hole course will be presented at the Annual dinner. The Norgate Trophy is an individual and
team Stableford competition played over the Vice Presidents course off
full handicap together with a three man competition using the lowest
aggregate of the next best scores in the competition. Prize winners; - Best individual score. President’s Day Trophy & Jubilee Trophy
Is both an individual and a team Stableford competition played over
the President’s home course off yellow markers. Prize winners; – The President’s Trophy will be given to the club whose team achieve the best aggregate score with all players counting. The best individual score will win the Jubilee Trophy. Mellor Trophy is a foursomes match play
played off scratch knockout competition open to 2 teams from each club
one team playing in each of the 2 sections of the competition. (2) Current competition handicap certificates must be produced to show proof of status. (3) Members of the teams can be changed in each round of the competition but a player can only play in one section of the competition. (4) The local rules of the home course must be observed. (5) The clubs appointed representative for each team should ensure that the coordinator or the webmaster has their correct phone number when phoning in the results. Players should not delay in contacting their opponents. The winners will receive, on behalf of the club the Mellor Trophy to be kept by the club for one year. HHDRGA League Rules (2)All players must provide a current competition handicap certificate before playing each match. If any player fails to produce a valid handicap certificate as required they cannot take part in the fixture unless an agreement is reached between the team captains on the night. (3)The competition will be match play, played off scratch and shall be deemed to be completed when a result has been reached (e.g. 4 & 3). 2 points will be awarded for each game won, one point for each half. (4) It is the responsibility of the home clubs representative to advise the Competition Coordinator or the Webmaster of the result and score of each match within 48 hrs. by email or telephone. Each club must retain the score card duly signed by both captains as a record of the match. The score card will be required to be shown in the event of a problem arising. Score cards will be provided or available to be downloaded. (5) Matches must be played within the dates specified on the fixture list and the responsibility for the arrangement of the fixture lies with the home club. (5a) In the event of a match not being played on the on the fixed date the fixture will be cancelled and at the discretion of the Committee points will be awarded according to the circumstances. However if both teams leaders agreed that the match could not be played due to circumstances out of their control and can be rearranged within the original time period allowed for the match then this will be allowed without reference to the Committee. (6) In the event of a club not fulfilling an arranged fixture all the points for that match will be awarded to the opposing club plus 6 holes for each match. (7) A tie for champion promotion or relegation will be decided on the resultant total aggregate. In the event of the points and holes aggregate being equal, there will be a one round play off on a course being decided by the Competition Coordinator. (8) Fixtures must be played Monday to Friday evenings. The starting time of any games shall be between 5pm & 6pm a penalty of 3 holes will be levied on the offending team arriving on the tee between 6pm & 6.30pm and will play over the first 15 holes. After 6.30pm the match will be forfeited. To be valid the penalty must be claimed before teeing of at the first hole. (9) 3 players can make up 2 teams to start off at the specified time without penalty. A fourth person arriving late may then join the match, the score at the time to stand for the holes being played. (10) In the event of a team being disqualified for any reason whatever, the 2 points plus the bonus point will be awarded to the opposing club and 3 holes up, irrespective of the result of the other teams match. (11) Where a match cannot be completed e.g. weather or light, it can be stopped and rearranged to anther date. Both clubs should field the same pairings where possible and resume the game where it was left. All matches should be completed within the original time scale where possible unless prior agreement has been granted by the competition Coordinator. (12) Where a dispute has been raised then the cards must not be signed and the circumstances must be reported immediately to the opposing club and the Competition Coordinator. A letter setting out the circumstances must also be sent to the Secretary of the association for consideration by the Committee. Representatives from the disputing clubs may be invited to put their case at the next Committee meeting, when the Committee’s decision will be final. Trophies will be given for the winners of each division at the Annual
Dinner. HHDRGA League Cup Rules Current competition handicap certificates must be provided before each game. The semi-finals will be played at the HHDRGA Vice Presidents course and the final will be played on the Presidents home course. Trophies will presented for first and second places at the Annual Dinner. Passed by the Executive Roger Ray (was David Stubbings to 1.9.2019) |