Mens Club Terms of Competition
Effective 17 March, 2023
1. Timesheet
- A player may make one booking only, on either the Saturday or Sunday.
- If playing in the competition on the Sunday, a player may not play the competition course on the Saturday.
- Please turn up on time for your designated tee-time.
- Removal of your name on or after 18.00 on the day prior to your booking could lead to you being reported as a late cancellation / no show.
- A junior with a handicap index of 2.4 or less can book into the men’s competitions once the timesheet goes live
- A junior with a handicap index of 2.5 or more may book into the men’s competitions at 14.00 on the day prior, if there are slots available, ie, from 14.00 on Friday for the Saturday, from 14.00 on Saturday for the Sunday, and from 14.00 on the Tuesday for the Wednesday.
2. Prior to your round
- You must sign in prior to commencing your round, either via the screen at the golf shop or the HowDidiDo app.
- Attach the printed label to scorecard. If label is not available, please print your name, playing handicap, competition name and date clearly on the scorecard
- Exchange scorecard with a playing partner on the 1st tee.
3. During the round
- Record the strokes (and stableford points, if required) of your playing partner, and record your own strokes (and stableford points, if required) in the “Marker’s score” row/column.
- Note: recording of stableford points is not essential, but is useful to the Comps Committee.
4. After your round
- Confirm the strokes / points of your playing partner and sign their card as marker.
- Confirm your own scorecard details and sign as player, ensuring your marker has also signed.
- Input your scores into the screen or app in a timely manner, within minutes of completion.
- Place the scorecard in the competitions box in a timely manner also.
5. Eligibility for Prizes
The following eligibility rules apply to winning of Major and Medal prizes:
Majors (Captain's Prize, Vice-Captain's Prize and President's Prize) - the overall winner must
- have played in 3 qualifying competitions in Carton House GC in both the previous and current calendar years
- have at least 20 qualifying rounds on their Golf Ireland handicap record
- have at least 10 qualifying competition rounds in their last 20 rounds on their Golf Ireland handicap record, as distinct from general play rounds. .
Monthly Medals - the overall winner must
- have at least 20 qualifying rounds on their Golf Ireland handicap record, and
- have at least 10 qualifying competition rounds in their last 20 rounds on their Golf Ireland handicap record, as distinct from general play rounds.
Juniors - Juniors can win the gross and NtPin prizes in weekend comps, and may be awarded a prize if their score would have been in the overall or division prizes. They can win any prize in the Wednesday semi-opens.
6. Sanctions
Sanctions will be applied, if required, as follows, and will last for the calendar year:
| Issue | 1st Offence | 2nd Offence | 3rd Offence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double booking | Official warning; golf shop will remove the booking from the busier day | Ineligible to play in the following month’s monthly medal | Ineligible to play in the following 2 months’ monthly medals, or medal and major |
| No Show / Late Cancellation (if reported) | Official warning | Ineligible to play in the following month’s monthly medal | Ineligible to play in the following 2 months’ monthly medals, or medal and major |
| Sign-in after commencement of your round | Removal from the competition & official warning | Potential removal from all competitions for a 2-4 week period | Potential removal from all competitions for a 2-4 week period |
| Name, handicap or signatures incorrect / omitted | Disqualification from the competition | ||
| Scorecard not returned or scores not inputted into the computer or app | Removal from competition & official warning | Ineligible to play in the following month’s monthly medal | Ineligible to play in the following 2 months’ monthly medals |