FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q
Can players compete in Handicap Meetings held at their own course?
A
There is nothing in the rules to prevent this.
Q
It does not seem fair that clubs entering Handicap Competitions have
less chance of winning Aggregate Shields because they cannot field more
than 3 ladies.
A
Our County Handicap Adviser comments that: “Every club has more than
enough members to have a choice of scores at the Autumn Handicap Meeting
for handicaps 21+ and there are only a handful of clubs who do not have
enough members for + to 20 – if they choose to enter.
Handicap Meetings are most importantly ‘singles’ the Aggregate Shields
are an addition. It is, in golfing terms ‘rub of the green’ as to how
many players enter from each club”
Q
Can buggies be used in Inter-Club competitions?
A
Not unless the player has a letter signed by the ELCGA Hon.Sec giving
them permission to do so. Application for dispensation must be
accompanied by a Doctors letter. For full details, please see the County
Yearbook page 14. The only exception to this rule is for Category C
Senior players.
Q
Where can I find the Rules and Regulations regarding entry to Inter-Club
and County competitions?
A
Information regarding Inter-Club competitions is sent to Team Captains
once a year at the beginning of the season. In addition full details,
including County competitions, can be found in the ELCGA Yearbook, which
should be displayed on club notice boards and on the Essex Ladies County
Golf Association website: www.essexladiesgolf.org.
Q
In Inter-Club Competitions is it permissible for caddies to access the
green during match play without both players agreement?
A
Both players should agree on how much the caddie is involved prior to
the start of the match. Over involvement of a caddie i.e. lining up a
player on every shot, can lead to prolonged rounds which
is unacceptable.
Q
Can Distance Measuring Devices (DMD) be used in Inter-Club Competitions?
A
ELCGA take our lead from the English Women’s Golf Association in not
allowing such devices in our Inter-Club Competitions as our aim is to
achieve as level a playing field as possible.
Q
Can Juniors play in Inter-Club Competitions?
A Juniors under the age of 16 are permitted to play in the Inter Club Competitions. If matches are played on a school attendance day they must provide a letter on school notepaper, countersigned by a parent or guardian stating the date absence has been granted for.
Q
Can young girls with handicaps join in Ladies Competitions?
A
It is up to each Club to decide their own rules for allowing girls to
join in Ladies’ competitions. However, they must be allowed to play EWGA
medals and the Club must arrange a suitable marker.
Q
How often is the ELCGA website updated?
A
Once a week on Sunday. At the present time it is not possible, due to
work commitments, for the webmistress to update on a more regular basis.
Q
Who pays for the engraving of County Trophies?
A
ELCGA pay for the engraving of the County Championship Trophy, all
others trophies should be engraved and paid for by the individual
winners or their Clubs.
For FAQ’s regarding the CONGU Handicapping
System please refer to the English Women’s Golf Association Website:
www.englishwomensgolf.org