LINCOLNSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION
SCRATCH LEAGUE RULES. January 2010
1. At the beginning of each season any member belonging to more than one affiliated club may play for either club in the scratch or handicap league, but she must stay with that club for the year in that particular league.
2. Captains must exchange their completed team sheets on arrival at the club.
3. Three singles matches only. All matches to start from the first tee.
4. Matches to be played to a natural conclusion i.e. 3&2 etc.
5. Teams will play both home and away matches within the year.
6. Points will be awarded for each match as follows: 2 points for a win, 1point for a draw. In a conceded match winners will receive 2 points, the loser 0 points. No count back of games or holes from the conceded match.
In a conceded game the winners will be awarded the conceded remaining holes.
7. Home Club (The Captain) to be responsible for sending the results, on official match sheets, as soon as possible to the League Secretary:
Mrs. Dianne Platt, 3 Claudette Way, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1AJ
Tel: 01775 725564
E-mail - diplattgolf@aol.com
This should include the Captain's name, address and telephone number. Results sheets to show venue, date, names of all players together with the results of each match.
8. In order to determine the winner or in the event of a tie: when all matches have been played, the total points won determines the winner. If a tie then a count back on individual matches won. If there is still a tie, count back on holes won. If there is still a tie a play-off on a neutral course will be arranged.
9. Matches to be played by August 30th 2010. Permission may be requested for a new date if matches have to be cancelled due to inclement weather. In the event of a match being halted once started teams should rearrange. If this is not possible a halved match will be awarded.
10. The use of motorised buggies will only be allowed on production of a current medical certificate. The riding on or carrying of clubs is not permitted for any non-exempt player.
11. The use of Distance Measuring Devices will not be permitted under any circumstances.
12. Any infringement of the League Rules may result in the loss of the match.
13. Any club wishing to enter or withdraw from the League for the following year must do so IN WRITING by 31st July.
14. The League Sub Committee shall consist of the County Captain, County Vice Captain, Immediate Past Captain, League Secretary, Secretary (Ex Officio) and a Representative from each of the County Divisions currently serving on the Executive Committee.