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NOMADS GOLF CLUB – SOUTH AFRICA
RULES OF PLAY
Presented to the player achieving the highest aggregate score, regardless of division,
over the rounds played.
(iii)
NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Played in three handicap divisions - 'A', 'B' and 'C'. This shall be won by the Member in
each division aggregating the highest score over the rounds played. A player whose final
score qualifies him to win any prize in a Division shall qualify in the Division determined
by the total handicap he received throughout the National Tournament according to the
ranges indicated below.
'A' Division
'B' Division
'C' Division
(iv)
- total handicap 32 or under
- total handicap 33 to 56 points
- total handicap 57 or over
NATIONAL ECLECTIC COMPETITION
Played in 'A', 'B' and 'C' handicap divisions, with an allowance of 80% of 4 less than the
average handicap, i.e. (average handicap - 4)* 80%. This shall be won by the Member
in each division achieving the highest eclectic score over the rounds played. A Trophy
shall be awarded to the overall winner. A player whose eclectic score qualifies him to
win any prize in a Division shall qualify in the Division determined by the average
handicap he received for the rounds played throughout the National Tournament
according to the ranges indicated below.
'A' Division
'B' Division
'C' Division
(v)
- Up to 8.0
- Over 8.0 to 14.0
- Over 14.0
These divisional splits indicated in Clauses 21(iii) and (iv) above may be varied at the
discretion of the Club Executive.
If, in the interests of balancing the number of players in each Division at the start of the
Tournament, it is deemed necessary to amend the B Division split the numbers relating
to the total and average handicap shall be amended by the logical extension of the
range as indicated.
Any person falling to the lower side of the range shall then be in the A Division and
those above that range shall be in the C Division.
(vi)
OVER 55's SALVER
All Members over the age of 55 at the commencement of the Tournament shall compete
and the winner shall be the qualifier achieving the highest aggregate score for any two
rounds he may have completed.
(vii)
FERNEYHOUGH GOLD SALVER
All Members who have won a silver tray prior to the commencement of the National
Tournament shall be eligible to play for this Trophy which shall be awarded to the
qualifier achieving the highest aggregate score over the last two rounds played.
(viii) PROMETHEUS TROPHY