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LDRGA Competition Rules

General Competition Rules for all LDRGA Competitions

General competition rules for all LDRGA competitions

  1. Players in all LDRGA competitions must be over 18 years of age, be a member of a club affiliated to the LDRGA and have a WHS Handicap Index of 15.0 or greater up to a maximum of 28.0 (players holding a WHS HI greater than 28.0 are eligible to play, but must use 28.0 for all calculations - course and playing handicap etc).
  2. A player may only represent their “HOME” club (ie the club that administers that players handicap) in any LDRGA competition.
  3. Prior to starting play in any LDRGA competition (whether that be the Taylor trophy, 2 man league, individual match play or any Sunday competitions) all players must provide proof of handicap (as defined in rule 1 of the LDRGA general competition rules) issued by their home club and DATED WITHIN 21 DAYS of the competition. All players who intend to use an electronic device as proof of handicap must make sure they have it ready to show before registering, especially at Sunday competitions.
  4. For ALL LDRGA competitions it is EQUAL RESPONSIBILITY of both clubs/players to contact their opponents.
  5. The home club/players should arrange courtesy of the course and hospitality after the fixture. If the away club/players do not intend to stay after the match for hospitality then they should notify the home club at least 24 hours prior to the fixture.
  6. Providing EITHER club has made or tried to make contact with their opponents in accordance with rule 4 (LDRGA general competition rules) and no date or time  can be agreed for the fixture then the relevant club MUST contact the competition or section organiser at the earliest opportunity to allow adequate time for the competition organiser to try and rectify any issues. If no contact can be made with the opponents and the  club/players can prove that they have made adequate attempts to contact their opponents either by email or text (phone calls will not be considered) then the result will be a WIN for that club and they will progress to the next round or a 5 & 4 win in the 2 man league. If neither club makes contact with each other and the fixture is not fulfilled then both clubs/players WILL be disqualified (0 points in 2 man league).
  7. Where inter-club competition results are required to be reported, this MUST only be done by email (results@ldrga.co.uk) or text message to the nominated LDRGA official. Results MUST NOT be reported by telephone. The report MUST include the name of the player/players reporting the result, which club was home and away, the competition and the EXACT result. It is the responsibility of both clubs/players to report any competition results whether that be a win, loss or draw. If only one club reports the result then that result will be deemed correct. Results MUST be reported on or before the closing date for that round of matches. If no result is received by the closing date of that round of matches then it will be assumed that the fixture has not been fulfilled and BOTH clubs/players will be disqualified or 0 points in 2 man league.
  8. Any appeals against any decisions or results made by the LDRGA rules committee must be made in writing with all mitigating circumstances within 72 hours of the decision being made, No appeals will be considered after this time and the LDRGA rules committee decision will be final.
  9. The Executive Committee of the LDRGA has authorised the Competition Secretary/sub rules committee to adjudicate in the event of a dispute or in the interpretation of any rules. The competition secretary/sub rules committee decision will be final. 
  10. If a club knows in advance that they will be unable to field a player or players for any competition, the club MUST notify the relevant official responsible for the competition at the earliest opportunity to allow for rescheduling of the order of play.
  11. If a match is started but can not be finished for any reason (ie dangerous weather conditions, darkness etc) the match MUST be continued by the same players from the point it was interrupted as soon as possible.
  12. Trophies will be presented (including runners up) at the LDRGA annual dinners. All winners are expected to attend the dinner to receive their trophies. 
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Two Man League

  1. All relevant LDRGA general competition rules apply.
  2. All member clubs will be placed in one of three divisions.
  3. Each club will notify the League/Competition Cecretary prior to the season starting, the name of that club’s 2 man league contact, who will be ultimately responsible for arranging his players, time, date, courtesy and hospitality for each match. The named official will be listed in the contacts section of the LDRGA website.
  4. The schedule of fixtures and dates by which all fixtures shall be played will be displayed on the LDRGA website.
  5. 2 man league fixtures will be played over a 2 week period. Both clubs/players have equal responsibility to make contact with their opponents (as stated in rule 4, LDRGA general competition rules) and arrange both the home and away fixtures within the 2 week period. The results of BOTH matches must be reported on or before the closing date for that round of matches. (Refer to rule 7, LDRGA general competition rules).
  6. In any match, ANY 2 eligible players from each club (rule 1 LDRGA general competition rules) will play a 4 ball better ball match over 18 holes ONLY (ie NO extra holes) win, lose or draw.
  7. Strokes to be taken against the lowest handicapped player at 90% of course handicap (i.e. each player calculates their course handicap, then receives 90% of the difference in strokes from the lowest handicapped player, who receives no strokes)
  8. If a team fails to turn up for a match at the agreed time and date, then that team shall be deemed to have lost the match by a score of 5&4.
  9. Officials of BOTH CLUBS are required to notify the result to the Competition Secretary or his designated representative on or before the closing date for that round of matches.
  10. If the fixture is not fulfilled or no result is received by the closing date of that round of matches then the fixture will be deemed to have not been played and Both clubs will receive 0 points.
  11. If the match has started but for any reason can not be finished (even allowing for rule 11, LDRGA general competition rules) then the result and allocation of points will be decided by the competition secretary/sub rules committee.
  12. Divisional status will be determined at the end of each season with the top two teams being promoted and the bottom two teams being relegated. If a new club joins the association then the competition secretary/sub rules committee my make alternative arrangements regarding promotion and relegation for that season.
  13. In the event of a tied league points position between two or more clubs, then the +/- aggregate total will come into play, if still equal then the head to head results between the relevant clubs will determine the final league positions. If still equal, the better away record of the clubs will take precedence.
Fixtures and results

Past Winners

Taylor Trophy

Matchplay knockout. Two players with a WHS Handicap Index of 15.0 or over on the day of the match, playing a 4 BBB match to a finish. 
Strokes to be taken against the lowest handicapped player at 90% of course handicap (i.e. each player calculates their course handicap, then receives 90% of the difference in strokes from the lowest handicapped player, who receives no strokes)

​A player may only play in one section and for one club in a season. 

All relevant LDRGA General Competition Rules apply. 

Fixtures and Results

Past Winners

Pinder Trophy

Individual Stablefordford, two players from each club with a WHS Handicap Index of 15.0 or over on the competition day.

95% of course handicap 

All relevant LDRGA General Competition Rules apply. 
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Draw Sheet

Past Winners

Tom Howard Memorial Trophy

4BBB MEDAL. Two players from each club with a WHS Handicap Index of 15.0 or over on the competition day.

​85% of course handicap

The best NETT MEDAL score at each hole to count.

All relevant LDRGA General Competition Rules apply. 
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Draw Sheet

Past Winners

Team Championship

Three players from each club with a combined WHS Handicap Index of AT LEAST 54 on the competition day.

95% of course handicap
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All three Stableford scores count for the team total.

All relevant LDRGA General Competition Rules apply. 
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Draw Sheet

Past Winners

Individual Matchplay

  1. All relevant LDRGA general competition rules apply.
  2. The closing date for entries will be 31st March in the year of the competition.
  3. The entry fee MUST be paid before the closing date of the first round of matches.
  4. In the event of a player’s Handicap Index falling below 15.0 after his entry is accepted for this competition, he may continue to play off his new handicap. 
  5. Notwithstanding the provision of LDRGA general competition rules, any green fees which might become payable must be shared by both players.
  6. The competition will be drawn into 4 sections, and both players must make attempts to contact their opponent in accordance with LDRGA general competition rules.
  7. The winner must email the result to his section organiser (as noted on the draw sheet for each section) immediately following the match and no later than the closing date of each round. The organiser will then inform you of your next opponent and venue for the next round (assuming this is known at that time)
  8. If no result is returned by midnight on the closing date of each round, both players will be disqualified. All matches must be played on time. 
  9. Any disputes must be reported within 72 hours to the section organiser.
  10. The section finals, play off finals and grand final will be played at neutral venues, and these will be arranged once the finalists are known.
  11. Trophies will be presented (including section winners) at the LDRGA annual dinner. All winners are expected to attend the dinner to receive their trophies. 


Draw sheet and results

Past Winners