The next Winter League commences in November 2022. The rules are below under the current positions.
➢ A player must pay their Winter League entrance fee of £10 to our Club Shop. We will then update an entry sheet once received.
➢ The Winter League will run from November 2022 to April 2023. Lots of rounds to get your 10 scores in!
➢ Gents can play and submit a score on a Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
➢ Ladies can play and submit a score on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
➢ A player must post their signed and dated card in the Scorecard Box outside of the Club Shop.
➢In the ‘Spirit of Golf’, all scores must be entered.
➢ The average of your best 10 scores will count towards your final score.
➢ Gents will have a fixed Standard Scratch of 37pts. Any score above this will receive the appropriate category reduction in your handicap. There will be no increase in a player’s handicap.
➢ Ladies will have a fixed Standard Scratch of 34pts. Any score above this will receive the appropriate category reduction in your handicap. There will be no increase in a player’s handicap.
➢ If there is a hole closed due to inclement weather conditions a player will mark their score as 2 pts at that hole.
➢ Gents, a player will be responsible to reduce their handicap by the appropriate amount if you score 38 pts or more until an up to date sheet is issued.
➢ Ladies, A player will be responsible to reduce their handicap by the appropriate amount if you score 35 pts or more until an up to date sheet is issued.
➢ An ‘Order of Merit’ sheet along with any handicap change will be posted before play of the following weekend.
➢ As this is an official Club competition there will be no Teeing up on Winter Mats or ‘gimmie putt’s’ etc!
➢ Gents, there will be prizes for the first 5 or more (depending on numbers) in the ‘Order of Merit League’,
➢ Ladies, there will be a prize for the winner and runner-up.
➢ Gents, there will be a prize for the winner for all 4 Handicap Categories, (this will be based on your starting handicap).
➢ A player can only win one prize of which will be of the greater cash value.
➢ You will revert back to your original Consett & District GC handicap once the summer season commences or play in any Club ran competition that may be played during this period.
➢ All money taken in will be paid out.
➢ The Winter League is an official Club Competition and will have a ‘Winners League Board’ displayed in the Clubhouse.