Note 1

In the event of a tie the winner shall be decided on the last 9, 6, 3 or 1 holes.

In strokeplay, ½ handicap will be allowed on last 9, 1/3 handicap on last 6, 1/6 handicap on last 3 and 1/8 handicap on last 1.  Handicap is not taken into account for any Putting prize.

Note 2

Matchplay Competitions.  Knockout competitions must be played by the specified cut-off date.  There is no leeway unless it has been authorised by the Lady Captain.  Top name on the draw shall offer choice of 3 dates to opponent.  If no arrangement made after half the qualifying time it becomes the responsibility of the other player to fix a date.  In the event of no date being acceptable then the player available on the last day of that round shall be entitled to a walkover.  Any deviation from above shall be brought to the notice of Lady Captain and she will mediate.  In the event of a match being undecided after 18 holes the match shall continue until one side wins the hole.  Strokes shall be taken at the appropriate holes.

Note 3

All play and competitions shall start from the 1st tee (or 10th if playing back nine) unless otherwise decreed.

Note 4

Summer Eclectic competition scores on temporary greens are NOT permitted. 

Winter Eclectic competition scores (including Candlesticks) on temporary greens ARE permitted.

Note 5

First Candlesticks card may be played over 9 or 18 holes.  Once 18 holes completed subsequent cards must be played over a minimum of 9 holes (but not necessary to hole out on 9 holes).  A maximum of 6 cards can be submitted (normally playing 9 holes only counts as 1 of the 6 cards).

Note 6

In most strokeplay trophy competitions there will be a separate Qualifying Stableford alternative for a voucher prize.

Note 7

Normally most trophies will be presented at either Spring or Autumn meetings or AGM or the Christmas Lunch (or the weekend following these meetings) whichever first occurs after the competition has been completed.

May 2021

LADIES TROPHY COMPETITIONS 

		Handicap Limit
Acorn Trophy Presented by Doreen Spence 2000	Weekend Autumn Stableford Trophy replaced by Ladies Section 2017	All Handicaps
Alison May Trophy Presented by Dorrie Bright 1967	Stableford for Grandmothers (Run in conjunction with Gardner Cup)	42.0
Birdie Trophy Presented by Suzanne Cox 1991	Ladies only competitions 1 December to 30 November	All Handicaps
Candlesticks Presented by Joan Roberts 1966	Winter Foursomes Eclectic Max 6 cards Oct – March inclusive (See Note 5 below)	All handicaps (1/4 combined)
Centenary Trophy Presented by Pat Sworn 1997	Strokeplay EWGA medal	42.0
Chris Greatbatch Crystal Presented by Ladies Section 2008	Fun 9 holes NQ Stableford Wednesday Competition Pre Christmas Lunch	All Handicaps
Charity Cup (Lady Captain’s) Presented by Sue Clack 1992	Stableford Cup replaced by Ladies Section 2019	All Handicaps
Eclectic Cups	Summer & Winter competitions Cards over minimum 9 holes Separate prizes for 43-54 handicaps	42.0 for Cups + Prizes 42.1-54
Gardner Cup Presented by Pippa Gardner 2000	Stableford for non-Grandmothers (Run in conjunction with Alison May)	42.0
Gilbert Trophy	Summer matchplay knockout	30
Griffin Cup	Strokeplay Wed EWGA medal	42
Jean Pianca Salver	Summer matchplay knockout	31-54
John Tolley Trophy	Stableford (Wed & Weekend)	42
Ladies Cup	Aggregate net Spring & Autumn meetings EWGA medals	42
Lady Captain’s Prize Cup	Wed Stableford	All Handicaps
Maureen Paul Trophy	Best Scratch score Wed & Weekend competitions 1 Dec to 30 Nov	All Handicaps
Mavis Bellringer Cup	Most improved player	All Handicaps
Munn Trophy	Best Stableford score Wed & Weekend  competitions 1 Oct – 30 Sep	42
Morath Cup	Winter matchplay knockout	42
Nan’s Trophy	Wed & Weekend Stableford	30
Oak Tree Trophy	Wed 4BBB Stableford drawn high & low handicap pairs	All Handicaps
Par Trophy	Wed & Weekend Bogey	42
Pearson Merit Trophy	Pearson team player with most wins (or points)	All Handicaps
Phil Hughes brooch	Nominated by Ladies Committee	36-54
Pip’s Trophy	Wed & Weekend Stableford	31-54
Putting Trophies	Best putting score Spring & Autumn meetings	42
Riddiford Bowl	Wed Strokeplay	42
Sara Brown Scratch Trophy	Best scratch score at Spring & Autumn meetings	All Handicaps
Saturday Cup & Plate	Weekend Ladies stableford	42
Stars & Stripes	Drawn Greensomes matchplay Knockout.  3/8 combined difference	All Handicaps
Tiger Trophy	Wed & Weekend NQ stableford from Men’s tees	36

Note 1

In the event of a tie the winner shall be decided on the last 9, 6, 3 or 1 holes.
In strokeplay, ½ handicap will be allowed on last 9, 1/3 handicap on last 6, 1/6 handicap on last 3 and 1/8 handicap on last 1.  Handicap is not taken into account for any Putting prize.

Note 2

Matchplay Competitions.  Knockout competitions must be played by the specified cut-off date.  There is no leeway unless it has been authorised by the Lady Captain.  Top name on the draw shall offer choice of 3 dates to opponent.  If no arrangement made after half the qualifying time it becomes the responsibility of the other player to fix a date.  In the event of no date being acceptable then the player available on the last day of that round shall be entitled to a walkover.  Any deviation from above shall be brought to the notice of Lady Captain and she will mediate.  In the event of a match being undecided after 18 holes the match shall continue until one side wins the hole.  Strokes shall be taken at the appropriate holes.

Note 3

All play and competitions shall start from the 1st tee (or 10th if playing back nine) unless otherwise decreed.

Note 4

Summer Eclectic competition scores on temporary greens are NOT permitted. 

Winter Eclectic competition scores (including Candlesticks) on temporary greens ARE permitted.

Note 5

First Candlesticks card may be played over 9 or 18 holes.  Once 18 holes completed subsequent cards must be played over a minimum of 9 holes (but not necessary to hole out on 9 holes).  A maximum of 6 cards can be submitted (normally playing 9 holes only counts as 1 of the 6 cards).

Note 6

In most strokeplay trophy competitions there will be a separate Qualifying Stableford alternative for a voucher prize.

Note 7

Normally most trophies will be presented at either Spring or Autumn meetings or AGM or the Christmas Lunch (or the weekend following these meetings) whichever first occurs after the competition has been completed.

May 2021