The following General Terms and Rules in Section 1
apply to all players and all County Competitions
Terms and Rules applying to specific competitions are shown in the
Competition Rules and Formats
Section 2
below.
SECTION 1
1. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND PLAY
All Competitions shall be played according to the Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, and any local Rules and Bye-laws of the Club on whose Course the event is held, in so far as they are approved by EGL (‘EGL’)The Committee referred to in these Regulations and Conditions is the Championship & Competitions Committee (C&C) set up by the EGL under rule 2.1 of the Articles of Association who may modify the regulations governing such competition when necessary and in special circumstances.
All matters relating to handicaps under which players shall compete shall be subject to the approval of the C&C (‘C&C’).
All disputes shall be settled by the C&C (3 to form a quorum) involving the County Secretary, Director of Championships & Committee and one other member of the C&C committee, whose decision shall be final.
Entrants to competitions shall be within the age groups set by EGL Competition Conditions.
Competitors must use clubs and a ball on the current list of Conforming Golf equipment issued by the R & A. (Rules of Golf 4.1 & 4.2)
Players must be a full member of a golf club affiliated to EGL or an associate member of EGL. EGL reserves the right to exclude clubs or individuals that have not paid their England Golf Affiliation fees for the current year.
If a player is a member of more than one Essex club, they may only represent their home club, being the club that maintains their WHS handicap.
There is no mandatory requirement for host clubs to give courtesy practice rounds to teams or individuals playing in County Competitions. It is entirely at the discretion of the hosting club.
2. ELIGIBILITY
It is a player’s responsibility to ensure they meet this qualifying criteria for all EGL Women’s Competitions. Players who compete without meeting this criterion will be disqualified.
Players competing in any EG Women’s competitions must:
- be female as defined in the EGL Gender & Fairness in Competition Policy 2025 and be of Amateur status as defined by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, unless competition conditions state otherwise.
- hold an official handicap maintained on the World Handicap System in accordance with the National Body’s Rules of Handicapping and
- have a mature handicap record of at least 20 scores (made up of either 9- or 18-hole rounds)
- have submitted seven competition scores within the 365 days prior to midnight on the eve of the competition they intend to play in.
In County Club Team Competitions, a player must have their handicap uploaded to WHS by their chosen ‘home’ club by 1st February in the current calendar year and must still be a member of that club on the competition date.
Please note that in Junior Club Team Competitions the deadline to Rule 2e does not apply if the ‘home’ club on 1st February agrees to the transfer of ‘home’ Club nomination later that calendar year
NB: cards marked with a P in WHS are penalty scores and do not count towards competition eligibility.
3. COMPETITION ENTRIES
Except for Inter-Club Competitions, entries must be made online via the EGL website and are subject to the C&C’s approval.
Entry fees and individual Handicap Index limits will be set by the C&C and may be revised from time to time. If entries exceed the maximum number allowed for a competition, players with higher Handicap Indexes will be eliminated, with final places decided by ballot if necessary.
4. CADDIES
Caddies are permitted in the County Championship, Inter-Club Team Competitions (Silver Shield, Silver Trophy, Bronze Shield, and Harris Bowl), the Windfall Trophy, and the Munro Foursomes. In County Knockout competitions, caddies are only allowed in the Finals.
Professional or Assistant Professional golfers may act as caddies only in the County Championship and Senior County Championship.
NB: Juniors (under 18s) are not allowed a caddy in any EGL Junior competitions; Parents are not permitted to caddy for juniors playing in County Teams. Model Rule H-1.1 applies.
5. SAFEGUARDING JUNIORS:
In individual knockouts (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Hunter Foursomes & HiLo) and inter-club team matches, individual adult players and Team Captains should be aware of the EGL’s safeguarding policy covering Juniors playing in singles matches.
6. BUGGY USE IN COUNTY COMPETITIONS
6.1 Eligibility for buggy use
A member who is defined as disabled under the Equality Act 2010, or who has a long-term medical condition, may apply to the County Office for permission to use a buggy in County Competitions and must abide by the
EGL Transportation policy
(hyperlink to policy)
Penalty for breach: See Model Local Rule G6.
6.2 Application Process
a)The member should request or download a Medical Certificate Application Form (hyperlink to form) and a Transportation Policy Consent Form (hyperlink to form). These forms, when completed, should be sent to the County Secretary who will issue a Buggy Exemption Certificate.
Approval of any Medical Certificate Application will be valid for three years.
c)Upon approval, a Buggy Exemption Certificate will be issued. This will be valid until 30th November of that year and it is the responsibility of the member to request a renewal of this certificate each year
d)The Buggy Exemption Certificate must be presented to the event organiser or opposing Team Captain when a buggy is required.
6.3 Use of the Buggy
a) An authorised buggy user who chooses not to use a buggy for a match must inform their opponent before play begins. They may not change their decision during the round.
b) If the player is the authorised buggy user, their caddie may ride in and drive the buggy during the round.
c) If the caddie is the authorised buggy user, the player may not ride in the buggy, as this would give the player an unfair advantage.
d) Any buggy must be driven at walking pace during the match or competition, keeping up with play.
6.4 Policy Alignment
The EGL Transportation Policy follows the policy of England Golf
7. DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES (DMD):
Any player may use a distance-measuring device DMD. Multi-functional devices—such as mobile phones (in silent mode) with a distance-measuring app, or electric golf trolleys with built-in GP are also permitted.
However, DMDs may NOT be used to:
Measure elevation changes.
Calculate effective distance based on elevation changes or other conditions affecting shot distance (often called the 'plays like' feature)
Measure other conditions that might affect play (e.g. wind speed or direction)
Interpret distance of directional information (such as using a device to get a recommended line or play or club selection).
Listen to music or other audio to eliminate distractions or to help with swing tempo.
View videos showing play of the player or other players during the competition that helps the player in choosing a club, making a stroke, or deciding how to play during the round.
Penalty for breach of Rule 4.3 (Rules of Golf) first offence General Penalty – Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – Two strokes. If the breach happens between two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole. Penalty for the second breach: Disqualification. This penalty applies even if the nature of the breach was entirely different than the breach resulting in the first penalty. This penalty only applies if there has been an intervening event after the first breach (see Rule 1.3c(4)).
Use of Voice Activated DMDs are permitted, however, users should be mindful of other players and any request from a player to turn down the volume should be met.
8. USE OF MOBILE/SMART PHONES
Mobile phones/Smart phones including pagers and similar devices must not be used on the course by Players whilst their round is in progress except in the following circumstances.
To access the R &A Rules of Golf App or information relating to the local rules or terms of the competition.
When being used as an DMD device as per competition condition 1.7
When rules officials are in attendance, the Players may use such a device to call for assistance with a rules matter.
in the event of an emergency
In all these cases Players should be mindful of causing a disturbance to other players and should keep their device(s) in silent mode.
NB: Team Captains should not use a mobile device on the course whilst play is in progress apart from the exceptions shown in a) – e) above.
9. PACE OF PLAY: (Rule 5.6b Prompt Pace of Play)
All players should play at a prompt pace throughout their round following the recommendations set out in Rule 5.6b.
To encourage and enforce a prompt play a NEW Pace of Play local rule has been adopted for all county events where referees are in attendance.
10. COURSE TO BE USED
Where a club has more than 18 holes it should made clear to opponents, when arranging matches, which 18 holes will be used for that match. Clubs with more than 18 holes must use the same 18 holes for all inter-club league matches.
11. RE-ARRANGING MATCHES
If any match needs to be re-arranged the following criteria will apply:
a)Munro Foursomes matches must be re-arranged by the clubs involved within one week of the original match date.
b)Individual Knockout matches must be re-arranged by the players involved before the cut-off date for the current round.
c)Should an Inter-club match need to be re-arranged the Team Captains must contact the relevant County competition organiser for approval and assistance.
12. ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
12.1 Pre-Match Weather Concerns
If extreme weather conditions (e.g. prolonged heavy rain, high winds, extreme heat) are forecast or have persisted before the match date, individuals or Team Captains should contact the County Competition Organiser the day before to review the situation. This may allow the match to be rearranged providing there is agreement between all parties thus avoiding unnecessary travel (see Rule 11. – Re-arranging Matches).
12.2 Extreme Heat
If the weather forecast is for temperatures of 25 degrees or above on the scheduled match day, the organiser and both Captains may agree to permit buggies or re-arrange the match.
12.3 Course Unplayable in Advance
If a course is declared unplayable before the match date, and the County Competition Organiser agrees, the match may be rearranged (see Rule 11).
If some holes are closed, 18 holes must still be arranged in the best possible configuration. If necessary, nine holes may be played twice subject to agreement by all parties.
12.4 Suspension During Play
If play is suspended due to sudden severe weather (e.g. thunderstorms), players must mark their balls and take shelter. Play will resume from the original positions as soon as possible. The length of the suspension should be based on the likelihood of the course reopening that day.
12.5 Abandonment – No Result Achieved
If a match is abandoned with no result, the Individual Player or Team Captains must rearrange the match (see Rule 11). Any previous scores are discarded, and the match must be replayed in full. For Inter-Club matches and Munro Foursomes, it is not necessary to field the same players.
12.6 Abandonment – Result Achieved
If an Inter-Club match is abandoned but an overall result has been achieved (e.g. one team has already won three matches):
Any un-played matches will be recorded as one win for each team with a score of 2&1.
If four matches have been completed, the remaining match will be recorded as a half.
13. COMMUNICATIONS
Where a Club Captain, Team Captain, Delegate, or Member wishes to raise an issue with EGL or other members, they must contact the relevant County Competition Organiser who will report any incident to the Director of Championships & Competitions and/or the County Secretary, and any action deemed necessary will be taken.
Members must not send communications to multiple Club Captains, Team Captains, or Delegates in a way that could cause harm to members directly. See Code of Conduct Social Media .
SECTION 2
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION RULES AND FORMATS
It is the player’s responsibility to ensure they meet the qualifying criteria for all EGL Women’s Competitions (see Section 1.2 – Eligibility). Players who compete without meeting the criteria will be disqualified.
2.1 EGL WOMEN’S AND WOMEN SENIOR’S COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entry for these competitions is on-line only. Usually played in May.
Women's County Championship
Format: Played over 3 days
Eligibility: Open to players with Handicap Indexes of 18.4 and below
Day 1: 36-hole qualifying played off scratch.
Day 2: Last 16 and quarter-finals - match play
Day 3: Semi-finals and finals
Players must abide by the rules set out in the England Golf Hard Card. In the event of the number of entries exceeding the maximum in any competition, those with a higher Handicap Index will be eliminated, final places being decided by ballot where necessary. Section 1.2d - Eligibility does not apply to this Championship.
Senior Women’s County Championship
Format: Played over 3 days
Eligibility: Players must be 50+ years at the date of entry
Day 1: 18-hole qualifying round played off scratch.
Day 2: Last 16 and quarter-finals – match play
Day 3: Semi-finals and finals
In the event of the number of entries exceeding the maximum in any competition, those with a higher Handicap Index will be eliminated, final places being decided by ballot where necessary. Section 1.2d- Eligibility does not apply to this Championship.
2.2 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Handicap Indexes + to 19.4. Entrants must be under 18 on the 1st of January prior to the date of the Championship. Competitors must abide by the rules set out in the England Golf Hard Card. There will also be a handicap competition for players to a maximum handicap index of 29.4. The number of holes played to be arranged by the Competitions and Championships Committee. In the event of the number of entries exceeding the maximum in any competition, those with a higher Handicap Index will be eliminated and the handicap competition may be cancelled. Final places will be decided by ballot where necessary. Once a player has entered a competition, if their handicap increases and is outside the limit of the competition, they must play off the maximum handicap in that competition. If a player’s handicap reduces and is below the handicap range, she may stay in the competition but must play off her new handicap.
2.3 COUNTY KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS
It is the player’s responsibility to ensure they meet the qualifying criteria for these EGL Women’s Competitions (see Section 1.2 – Eligibility). Players who compete without meeting the criteria will be disqualified.
2.3.1 Formats:
There are three individual match play competitions, categorized by Handicap Index (HI):
Gold: HI + to 9.4
Silver: HI 9.5 – 18.4
Bronze: HI 18.5 – 36.4
In addition, there is a HiLo Foursomes competition.
Players must be aged over 18 on the 1st of January of the current competition year.
Players must be from the same club.
Handicap Index categories for the HiLo Foursomes are:
Low Handicap Index Player: + to 18.5
High Player’s Handicap Index must be at least 9 shorts higher than the low handicap player – (e.g. Low player’s HI 7.5, high players HI must be at least 16.5)
2.3.2 Knockout Competition Details:
Entry Process:
Entries must be made online, and a valid WHS Membership ID (CDH) is required at sign-up.
Each competition is limited to 64 players or pairs.
The draws for each round will be published on the EGL website. The player listed at the top of the draw will have home advantage. No player(s) will be allocated more than two consecutive home or away draws. When this occurs, the County Competition Organiser will advise the players of the home advantage for that round. If two opponents are in the same position, the County Competition Organiser will conduct a draw to determine home advantage.
Matches are played over 18 holes, with a handicap allowance of ½ the combined of the teams playing handicap and then 100% full handicap difference between both sides. In the event of a halved match over 18 holes, play will continue until there is an outright winner.
Once a player has entered a competition, if their handicap increases beyond the competition limit, they must play off the maximum handicap permitted for that competition. If a player’s handicap decreases below the competition range, they may remain in the competition but must play off their new handicap.
Once the draw has been published, players/teams should contact each other as soon as possible to arrange a date for the match. It is the joint responsibility of both players/teams to do so. Players should consider their opponents’ travelling time, along with any work and/or school commitments, and should be flexible in arranging dates and times, being prepared to play midweek or at a weekend,
If players cannot agree on a date to play on the home course, the County Competition Organiser should be contacted and may rule that the match be played at the away player(s)’ course.
Matches must be completed within the allotted time. No extensions will be given.
If a green fee is payable, the cost must be shared equally between the players.
Matches must be played from the tees and to the greens of the day, commencing at the 1st tee where possible.
No substitutes are allowed.
The result of each match must be entered on-line at EGL’s website by either player using the appropriate submission form as soon as possible following the match. If the match is played on the last date, the result must be submitted on that day.
Finalists and semi-finalists will be placed in opposite sides of the draw the following year
Quarter and Semi-Finals:
These stages are held on neutral courses, with locations to be confirmed by the County KO Organiser.
Finals Day:
All finals take place on the same day, typically in October. Please refer to the Diary for specific dates before entering.
NB: Players who reach these final stages should be prepared to ask their clubs to host matches.
2.4 HANDICAP (OPEN) MEETINGS
The EGL Championship & Competitions Committee will decide annually on the number of Handicap Meetings to be held, their formats, and will review the Handicap Groups.
It is the player’s responsibility to ensure they meet the qualifying criteria for EGL Women’s Competitions (see Section 1- 2 a, b, c & d– Eligibility). Players who compete without meeting the criteria will be disqualified.
EGL organise the following 18-hole Handicap Meetings each year for female members, featuring both individual and aggregate prizes. Meetings may be combined at the discretion of the EGL Championships & competitions committee.
2.4.1 Formats
Bronze Handicap Meeting – The McClure Bowl
Handicap Index: 20.5 to 36.4
Format: Individual Stableford
Silver Handicap Meeting – The Raphael Bowl, Barber Salver, and Aggregate Shield
Handicap Index: 0.0 to 20.4
Format: Individual Stroke Play
The Raphael Bowl HI+ to 10.4
Barber Salver HI 10.5 to 20.4
Aggregate Shield - Awarded to the club with the highest combined score from four players.
Seniors’ Handicap Meeting – Ina Cameron Cup (for women aged 55+ on the date of the competition) all this section to be discussed before unification
Format: Individual Stableford
Overall winner +55
Overall Runner Up +55
Winner group 55 to 65
Winner group +65
Important:
For dates and venues, please refer to the current County Diary.
Competition details
Entry must be done on-line at the EGL website.
If insufficient entries are received, the meeting may be cancelled at the discretion of the County Organiser and the Finance Director.
A Scratch Prize winner is not eligible to also receive a Handicap Prize.
Aggregate Shields will be played for as arranged by the EGL Championship & Competitions Committee.
There will be separate prizes for home players; however, the overall winner will be the player with the best score, whether home or away.
All ties will be decided on the back nine score, using the last 9, 6, 3, and final holes, irrespective of the starting tee.
Late entries may be accepted at the County Organiser’s discretion. A player having entered must consult the County Organiser before finding a substitute.
Cancellations – Players wishing to cancel must give at least 30 days’ notice to the Organiser by telephone or e-mail to receive a refund. If cancellation is within 10 days of the meeting, a full refund will only be granted if a replacement player is found. All refunds are subject to a £5 administration fee to cover processing charges.
2.5 WINDFALL TROPHY FINAL
It is the player’s responsibility to ensure they meet the qualifying criteria for this EGL Women’s Competitions (see Section 2 – Eligibility). Players who compete without meeting the criteria will be disqualified.
2.5.1 Format:
Individual 18-hole Stableford, held at a course nominated by the Competition Organiser.
2.5.2 Qualifying:
Each EGL affiliated club holds an 18-hole individual Stableford qualifying competition.
The winner represents the club in the Windfall Trophy Final.
Only one player per club can qualify for the Final.
If the winner cannot compete, the next best available scorer may replace them.
2.5.3 Entry Deadline:
Entry is on-line at the EGL website. Entries must be submitted by 1st September in the competition current year.
2.6 INTER-CLUB TEAM COMPETITIONS
It is the Team Captain’s responsibility to ensure their players meet the qualifying criteria for these EGL Women’s Competitions. Where players do not meet the qualifying criteria, the Team will be disqualified from the match and 2 points plus a 5-match win result will be awarded to the innocent team.
EGL runs four inter-club team competitions:
The Silver Shield
The Silver Trophy
The Bronze Shield
The Harris Bowl
| Silver Shield | Silver Trophy |
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One team per club
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One team per club
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| Bronze Shield | Harris Bowl |
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One team per club
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One team per club
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Apart from the handicap restrictions shown above a player may play for any team.
2.6.1 Entry Process:
Entry forms are sent to member clubs in July for the following year’s competition.
No green fees will be paid by any Team and where this is unavoidable the host Club will be responsible for the fees.
2.6.2 Competition format:
- Teams initially play in a league format.
- The winners of each league progress to the knockout stage.
- The draw for leagues takes place online during September by the County Office
- Team captains then arrange matches with other league members. The league winners will advance to the knockout stages.
2.6.3 Competition details
Stand-alone competitions.
All individual games are played off scratch over 18 holes, except Harris Bowl matches, which are played off handicap.
Quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals are played on neutral courses to a conclusion unless the overall match result has already been decided.
2.6.4 Team Composition
- Teams consist of female 5 players listed in handicap order.
- Team players with the same handicap index will have positions decided by the Team Captain.
- Juniors under 18 may play. If a match falls on a school day, parents must obtain school permission for the player to participate.
- No club may enter more than one team in any competition.
- Players must meet the qualifying criteria (see Section 1.2 Eligibility).
- If a player does not meet the criteria, their team will lose the match, and 2 points plus a 5-game win will be awarded to the opposing team.
- If a player plays in the wrong position (therefore playing the incorrect opponent), the team will lose the match, and 2 points plus a 5-game win will be awarded to the opposing team.
- If a full team cannot be fielded, a minimum of three players may compete, filling positions 1–3 (or 1–4 if applicable).
- Any unfilled positions must be the last match(es), and the opposing team will receive a walkover for those matches.
- If a team cannot be fielded under the above rule, the club will be withdrawn from the league. Matches already played will be nullified, and any points gained by other clubs against them will be removed.
- If a club withdraws from any inter-club competition in two consecutive years, they may be excluded from inter-club competitions for the next two years (decision at the discretion of the EGL Championship & Competitions Committee).
2.6.5 Match Rules and Administration
Match games are matchplay played over 18 holes, starting from the 1st tee of the designated course.
Games not concluded by the 18th hole will be declared drawn, except in quarter-final, semi-finals and finals when all games will be played to a conclusion.
Match points awarded:
2 points – Match win
1 point – Match draw
0 points – Match loss
- Team Captains must simultaneously exchange players’ names and order of play in writing (usually by exchanging scorecards) before the match starts.
- Team Captains are responsible for ensuring all players compete in the correct order according to handicap.
- With the consent of both captains, the order of play (but not the game players) may be altered for reasons such as late arrival or early departure. Once teams are declared (scorecards exchanged), no changes can be made.
- The Team Captain is the only person authorised to communicate information to a player or their caddie during a match.
2.6.6 Match Dates
- Matches must be played on or between the dates stipulated by the EGL C&C
- Home Captains are responsible for arranging match dates and must:
- Offer at least three dates, to each club, including at least one weekend and one mid-week date (this may require using Ladies Day).
- Host Clubs should consider the distance the opposing team is travelling when offering tee times.
- Confirm the date in writing/email to the Away Captain to avoid later disputes.
- Notify the County Competition Organiser as soon as all league match dates are agreed, and no later than 1st December in the current competition year.
- No match dates may be altered after 1st April except with the County Competition Organiser’s agreement due to exceptional circumstances.
- Any club qualifying for quarterfinals or semifinals is expected to make its course available for other matches in those rounds.
- Home Captains should provisionally book potential quarterfinal and semifinal dates in their club calendar and inform the County Competition Organiser of any lack of availability as soon as possible.
- It is expected that the winner of any Inter Club Competition should host the following years final of the respective competition subject to them not being a finalist. This is subject to change should a finalist have played a league fixture at the respective club.
2.6.7 Pre-Match Arrangements
At least one week before the match, the host Team Captain must contact the visiting Team Captain to confirm:
- Tee times,
- Number of players, and
- Refreshment requirements.
- Dress code,
- Any local rules (e.g., ground under repair, trolley restrictions), and
- Whether temporary greens or tees are in use, with approximate yardages for affected holes.
2.6.8 Administration & Fees
Entry fee and closing date for each competition are approved by the EGL C&C.
The number and composition of leagues will be decided by the County Office/Director of C&C based on entries received.
EGL’s County office/Director of C&C will decide and advise the dates of the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and finals before the competition commences.
The draws for the knock-out rounds will be random. NB: Clubs that qualify for quarter or semi-finals are expected to make their courses available for other matches in that round or later rounds. Any lack of availability must be notified to the appropriate County Competition Organiser as soon as possible.
2.6.9 Determining League Winners and Additional Teams
- The team with the greatest number of points will be the league winner.
- In the event of a tie the team with the greatest number of games won will be the league winner.
- If there is still a tie, an extra point will be awarded for each away team win.
- If there is still a tie, the winner will be determined by the results between the teams in the league matches.
- Silver Shield Only: if there is still a tie after the above, the league winner will be decided by the differential of holes won between the two tied teams.
- Should additional teams be needed to make up quarter or semi-final places, after determining the winners as described above; the additional teams needed to make up the place/s will be decided as follows:
- When there are the same number of teams in each League, the calculation will be based on the runners up with the greatest number of points.
- If there is a tie in the number of points, it will be based on the team(s) with the greatest number of wins.
- If there is still a tie in the number of wins, the number of individual games won will be the deciding factor.
- If there is still a tie, an extra point will be awarded for each away team win.
- If there is still a tie, the additional team(s) will be determined by a play-off on a neutral course.
- If there are a different number of teams in each league, quarter finalists will be recalculated as an average as follows:
- Matches won divided by matches played (not points won) (a match is deemed to be 5 games).
If teams are still tied, then the method described above will be applied to determine the additional teams(s)
2.7 MUNRO FOURSOMES
It is the Team Captain’s responsibility to ensure players meet the qualifying criteria for this EGL Women’s Competitions. Where players do not meet the qualifying criteria, the Team will be disqualified from the match.
2.7.1 Competition Format
- A knock-out Foursomes Match-play competition played off scratch. All matches are played to a finish.
- Teams consist of two players from each Club. Players may be changed at any round of the competition.
- The preliminary rounds will be played over 18 holes on neutral courses.
- The final will be played over 36 holes on a course decided by the County Competition Organiser.
- The County Competition Competition Organiser will arrange fixed dates for each round. These dates will be entered in the County Diary online at the EGL website.
- The draw for competition will be streamed live on social media and all participating clubs will be advised of the date and time.
The draw will then be posted on the EGL website as soon as possible following the on-line draw.
2.7.2 Pre-Match Arrangements
Ensure tee times are booked well in advance if your course is being used as a match venue.
If your course becomes unavailable, inform the County Munro Organiser immediately so an alternative venue can be arranged.
The host club’s Munro Organiser should contact the visiting Team Captain of the clubs playing at their club to confirm the time of play, considering their travel time.
They should also inform visiting Team Captain of any relevant dress codes, trolley bans, or other local rules.
If the host organiser cannot attend on the day of the match(s), a deputy should be appointed to welcome teams and caddies, direct them to locker rooms, and provide any necessary information.
Visiting teams are responsible for the cost of any refreshments they choose to have before or after the match.
2.7.3 Matches and Dates
Two players, not necessarily the same in each round, represent each club. A player may only represent one club in that competition year.
Matches are played over 18 holes, off scratch.
Ties and Halved Matches: In the event of a halved match, the players shall continue until one side wins a hole, to determine the outright winner.
When two matches are played at the same venue, the first match is the one listed higher on the draw sheet.
The honour on the first tee goes to the club listed at the top of the draw.
If the first match is playing slower than the one behind, they should offer to call them through.
Matches are played on neutral courses. All participating clubs are expected to make their course available for each round of the competition. Please ensure your club is aware that you have entered this competition.
If your course cannot be used in a particular round, for any reason, you must advise the County Competition organiser as soon as possible.
Dates for each round are fixed before the draw is made and will be advised to all clubs entering. They will also be posted on the EGL website.
Matches usually commence in April or May, depending on the number of teams entered, and are normally scheduled for the first Monday of each month. All matches must be played on these dates.
Semi-final and final dates and venues will be communicated once all earlier rounds have been completed.
A referee will oversee the final
2.7.4 Match Results
The match result must be submitted using the Results Form as soon as possible on the day of the match. This ensures the County Competition Organiser can allocate host clubs for the next round promptly.
Once host clubs have been allocated, the County Competition Organiser will circulate the details and post the updated draw on the website.
2.8 COUNTY TEAMS
The EGL Team Management Committee has the power to make and alter Regulations governing the activities, etiquette, and dress code of members of the team when representing EGL in the First Team, Second Team, Junior Team or Senior matches. Any breach of these Regulations will be grounds for disciplinary action against a member in terms of point 4 of the EGL Disciplinary Policy 2
2.8.1 Selection of County Teams
The selection of players to represent EGL in team events will be the responsibility of the relevant Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager and the Junior Organiser in conjunction with the Director of Team Management.
Selection is based on various factors and will be made in a non-discriminative way offering an opportunity to the players who are thought to be most likely to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, behave in a way that the County expects and provide results on the golf course.
2.8.2 Eligibility for County Teams
Each Player must:
Be a female amateur golfer, subject to the terms of the England Golf Gender and Fairness in Competition Policy, and
Be a member of an affiliated golf club in the County or born in the County and be a member of an affiliated club in any other English County, and
Not have played for another County in representative matches, including friendly matches, during the current calendar year.
Section 1.2d - Eligibility does not apply to County Teams
