Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs  

The Nottinghamshire County Foursomes Strokeplay Championship 2008

36 hole Foursomes Strokeplay Championship

will be held over the course at the

WOLLATON PARK GOLF CLUB - SUNDAY, 22nd JUNE, 2008

ENTRANCE FEE: £ 24.00 per team of two players

• PRIZES WILL BE PRESENTED FOR:

  Best scratch score over 36 holes - 1st - 2nd - 3rd

  Best nett score over 36 holes - 1st - 2nd - 3rd

  Best individual round score - scratch and handicap

• Players must be of amateur status as defined by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, and must be a member of a golf club which is affiliated to the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs.
• The competition is open to pairs of players with recognised combined playing handicaps of 16 or under.
• Players will play off half their combined playing handicaps.
• The draw and starting times will be communicated to each golf club in the County a few days prior to the competition.
• If an individual copy of the draw is required by a competitor, please include a stamped and self-addressed envelope with the entry form.
• Entries must be made on the attached form and sent together with the appropriate entry fee to:

............ROY CASE, SQUIRREL'S DREY, 68a CROPWELL ROAD, RADCLIFFE ON TRENT, NOTTS., NG 12 2 JG

.........to be received by not later than 12.00 noon on Monday, the 9th June, 2008.

............PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE UNION OF GOLF CLUBS AND DATED 9th JUNE, 2008.

• No competitor may take more than one prize.
• The competition shall be limited to 100 players [50 pairs]. If the number of entries received exceed the stipulated number, players will be balloted in the order of the lowest combined handicaps.
• Competitors must play in both rounds, and no competitors will be allowed to commence their second round until all players have commenced their first round.
• In the event of a tie the result will be determined by a count-back over the last 18 - 9 - 6 - 3 - 2 - 1 or 15 holes in that order, or in the 18 hole events over the last 9 - 6 - 3 - 2- 1 or 15 holes in that order.
• No entries will be accepted by telephone or after the closing date for entries.
• No refunds will be made after the closing date for entries.
• The Committee of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs reserve the right to refuse any entry without explanation and to adjust the playing handicaps of any intending competitors.
• All disputes shall be decided by the Committee appointed for the purpose of this competition whose decision shall be final.
• When play is suspended for a dangerous situation [e.g. lightening] the signal will be a prolonged blast on a klaxon. Suspension for any other reason will be signaled by several short blasts on a klaxon. Players will be notified to resume play by two blasts on a klaxon.
• If you suffer from a condition which may require urgent medical attention [e.g. Asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart condition, allergies to bee or wasp stings, etc.] it is important you notify an Officer and direct of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs accordingly with regard to steps to be taken in the event of an attack.
• Competitors may use motorised golf carts on medical grounds only, and only providing the Club allows the use of motorised golf carts.
• Conforming golf ball: The ball the player plays must be named on the current list of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the R & A Limited. Penalty for breach of the condition: Disqualification.
• Conforming golf clubs: Driving clubs must not have a characteristic time greater than 257 microseconds when measured on pendulum testing apparatus approved by the R & A Rules Limited. See Appendix II, 5a of the Rules of Golf. Penalty for breach of the condition: Disqualification.
• Neither the Wollaton Park Golf Club nor the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs accept any responsibility for theft or accident, and competitors are advised to ensure they carry adequate insurance cover.

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  ENTRY FORM    The Nottinghamshire County Foursomes Strokeplay Championship 2008 36 hole Foursomes Strokeplay Championship WOLLATON PARK GOLF CLUB - SUNDAY, 22nd June, 2008 Please enter us for the Nottinghamshire County Foursomes Strokeplay Championship for which we enclose our entry fee. PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE UNION OF GOLF CLUBS DATED 9TH JUNE, 2008. TOTAL ENTRY FEE: £ 24.00 NB: MEALS AND / OR SNACKS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE ENTRY FEE. Competitors name: Competitors name: Address: Address: . . . Postal Code: Postal code: Home telephone no. Home telephone no. Golf Club: Golf Club: Handicap: Handicap: IF POSSIBLE WE WOULD PREFER TO COMMENCE PLAY AT APPROXIMATELY:- Please indicate preferred starting time: [ a.m.] [Tee off times between 08.00 hours and 13.00 hours] CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 12.00 NOON, MONDAY,9th JUNE, 2008. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE OR AFTER THE OFFICIAL CLOSING DATE.