Members Information

DRIVERS

Please note that there are new rules published by the R and A concerning Drivers.  There is a list of conforming and non conforming drivers available in the Pro Shop and also on the R and A website at www.randa.org.

If your driver does not appear on the non conforming list, you may assume that it conforms providing that it is not similar to one that is listed.

R and A 2008 Rules

The new R and A rules book is now available in the foyer, please take a copy.  Alternatively, copies are available from the R and A direct.

CONGU Rules

With effect from the 1st January 2008, CONGU, the body that controls Handicapping have introduced new rules, these are detailed in the new CONGU book available to the Sports and Handicaps Committee, however, the basic changes are as follows:-

MATCH PLAY

Singles matches MUST be played from FULL handicap allowance

Foursomes matches MUST be played from HALF handicap allowance

Adjustments must be posted immediately after competition

RULE 19 & ANNUAL REVIEW

Stableford / Net Double Bogey adjustment to apply to all Qualifying scores, home or away.  Failure of player to report away scores to home club can lead to suspension or loss of handicap.

Supplementary scores have been introduced.  Players MUST sign in the Pro Shop in advance of commencement of round if the player wishes to submit a supplementary score card up to a maximum of 10 rounds per year (1 per week) may be submitted and will be assessed at the Annual Review. CASUAL PLAY CARDS CAN NO LONGER BE SUBMITTED UNLESS SIGNED IN BOOK BEFORE ROUND.

Upward Adjustment of 0.1 of handicaps for all Nil Returns and all disqualified scores outside of buffer zone.