BABE ZAHARIAS TROPHY
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
1 Eligibility
Amateur playing members holding a World Handicap System Handicap Index are eligible to enter this competition.
2 Method of Entry
Entry will be via the Scottish Golf App for players with a Scottish CDH and via the Scottish Golf website for players with a CDH from other nations. The fee will be payable on entry. Refunds will only be payable on withdrawals made before the closing date.
3 Format
One round of stroke play. There will be prizes for both scratch and handicap up to third place.
4. Starting Times and Groups
Starting times will be as per the Scottish Golf App and will be posted on the ELLCGA website as soon as possible after the closing date has passed. Play will be in either twos or threes depending upon course availability and size of field. Players must start at the time established by the Committee. Starting times can be altered prior to the closing date via the Scottish Golf App by the player, on the App, enter the competition, press My Tee Time and move to another slot. The Committee reserve the right to amend a tee time booked online if necessary e.g. to make proper use of the times available and avoid unnecessary gaps in the order of play. If a tee time is changed the player will be notified individually. Rules 6-3a (If a player arrives at her starting point, ready to play, within 5 minutes after her starting time, the penalty for failing to start on time is 2 strokes at the first hole. Otherwise the penalty for breach of this rule is disqualification.) and 6-3b (A competitor must remain throughout the round in the group arranged by the Committee unless otherwise authorised by the Committee. Penalty for breach of this rule is disqualification.) apply. Players are expected to be at the tee 5 minutes prior to teeing off.
5. Transportation
North Berwick Golf Course does not have buggies, any player with an existing medical condition who requires a buggy may wish to consider withdrawing from the competition. Please email ellcga2@gmail.com if you wish to withdraw and arrange a refund.
6 Caddies
Caddies are not permitted for this competition.
7 Distance Measuring Devices
A player may obtain distance information using a device that measures distance only. If during a stipulated round a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect her play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc) the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
8 Suspension or Abandonment of Play
The Committee has the right to suspend or abandon play in the event that the course becomes unplayable or dangerous. If play is suspended Rule 6-8 will apply. Competitors will be notified on the day of the competition what signals will be used for suspension of play.
9 Disputes
In all disputes the Babe Zaharias Committee’s decision is final.
