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 The use of Distance Measuring Devices as indicated in the Rules of Golf (Rule 14-3 and appendix 4) is allowed in all ELCGA competitions. A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance ONLY.
MOBILE PHONE DMD APPLICATIONS AND ANY DMD THAT IS DESIGNED TO GAUGE OR MEASURE OTHER CONDITIONS (E.G. GRADIENT, WIND SPEED, TEMPERATURE ETC AS DETAILED IN APPENDIX 4) ARE NOT PERMITTED.
Penalty for breach of Rules – Disqualification.
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
The website is updated regularly during the main golfing season, at
other times it is updated as and when news or information becomes
available.
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.
Q
Why are there only 5 players in the Silver Trophy and Harris Bowl Teams?
A
The current format was agreed after consultation with Clubs and runs
for a five year trial period expiring at the end of 2012.
Q
Why is the Bronze Shield handicap range 19 -36?
A
This decision was taken as part of the consultation process mentioned
above and will be reviewed at the end of 2012.
Q
Do Honorary Member of Clubs pay a Membership Fee to ELCGA?
A
Only playing Honorary Members pay the fee.
For FAQs regarding the CONGU handicapping system please refer to the EnglandGolf website www.englandgolf.org