2026 Captains' Charity Open Rules

Competition eligibility

1.   You are eligible to enter this competition provided you hold a Handicap Index under the World Handicap System.

2.    Eligibility Requirements TBC

3.   The competition is played in teams of four, all men or all ladies or mixed in any combination.

Competition format

1.   TBC

2.   Scores in the competition will NOT be submitted to the World Handicap System for handicap purposes. However, all scorecards must be returned.

Procedure in the event of ties

All ties will be resolved on the last 9 - 6 - 3 - 1 holes as determined by the computer. (Should this still result in a tie, scores for the last 10 - then 11 then 12 and so on - holes will be counted until a result is achieved.)

General competition rules

1.   Before playing in the competition, all competitors must sign in on the computer, obtain a scorecard, and pay the appropriate entry fee (generally in the Professional’s shop).

2.   Competitors may not play outside the tee times reserved on the day of the competition.

3.   Play may not commence before 7.00am in any strokeplay competition, unless otherwise notified. This is to enable the greens staff to prepare the course so that all competitors play the same course.

5.   On completion of their round, all competitors must deposit their scorecard in the official scorecards box; at this point they are deemed to have returned the card and no changes can be made to it. Competitors should also enter their scores on the computer scoring system. 

6.   The results of the competition will be processed by the Matches & Competitions Committee and published on the Club website; at this point the competition is closed and the results are final. 

7.   The use of a buggy (ie. a ride-on motorised vehicle) is permitted during the competition, as long as the competitor has submitted medical evidence that he/she needs to use a buggy.

8.    If the competition is suspended due to bad weather, the procedure is detailed on YGC Website – Information – Terms of Competitions – Competition Abandonment Policy

The contact for this competition is Dean Gibson (07901118252)

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