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RULES & REGULATIONS
Objects of the County
The County Union is the governing body for men's amateur golf in Surrey. Founded in 1923
(now known as Surrey County Golf Limited) the objects of the Union remain basically
unchanged although the number of events and Clubs has increased dramatically over the last
75 years, particularly in the last 20.
a. To further the interests of the game of Golf in Surrey.
b. To assist in maintaining a uniform system of handicapping by acting as the Area
Authority for Surrey for the Council of National Golf Unions and to duly operate the
CONGU unified Handicapping System as laid down from time to time.
c. To arrange County Championships (Amateur, Senior, Mid-Age, Colts and Junior).
d. To arrange Competitions for Handicap Players.
e. To arrange County Matches.
f. To co-operate with the R & A, through the medium of England Golf, to which it shall
be affiliated.
g. To take such action from time to time as the Board may consider desirable for the benefit
of its Members.
RULES
1.
Name
The County shall be called “Surrey County Golf Ltd.”, which is a non-profit making
organisation limited by guarantee. All surpluses will be used to maintain and improve the
County’s facilities and services. No surplus will be distributed other than to another nonprofit making body or to affiliated Clubs on the winding up or dissolution of the Company.
2.
Membership
Membership is open to golf Clubs, called affiliated Clubs, being recognised golf Clubs
within the County. Enrolment of Clubs is subject to the approval of the Board of Surrey
County Golf Ltd. who shall have the power to elect, subject to the agreement of
England Golf
Any affiliated Club wishing to resign its membership must give notice thereof in writing to
the County on or before 30th November in any year, otherwise such Club shall be liable
to pay the subscription for the ensuing year.
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