Scratch Cup Terms & Conditions

Dear Scratch Cup Entrant,

Welcome to Co Longford Golf Club’s Inaugural Scratch Cup.

Kindly sponsored by DP WORLD TOUR Physiotherapist PhysioWorks. 

We are proud to have over €2,000 sponsorship from PhysioWorks, whose lead physiotherapist works on the DP World Tour, further elevating what promises to be one of the standout competitive events of the season.

We are holding three main events including Senior, Junior and Intermediate Scratch Cups.

Prizes

Bookings:

Members:  Book via Clubnet App by selecting the competition date from the calendar and paying in the Pro Shop or by calling the Pro Shop on 043 33 46707.

Visitors:  Book online or through the Prop Shop on 043 33 46707.

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Please read the Terms & Conditions below

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County Longford Golf Club

Inaugural Scratch Cup

Terms & Conditions

1. Competition Overview

The County Longford Golf Club Scratch Cup will be played as a Gross (Scratch) Stroke Play Competition under the Rules of Golf.

The competition will be administered by the Competition Committee of County Longford Golf Club, whose decision in all matters shall be final.

2. Eligibility

The competition is open to amateur golfers who:

Hold a current and valid WHS Handicap Index

Are members of an affiliated golf club

Have returned a minimum of 6 Handicap Qualifying Rounds within the previous 12 months

All entrants must provide their:

Home Club

CDH Number (or equivalent WHS ID)

The Competition Committee reserves the right to:

Verify handicaps

3. Handicap Categories

Entrants will compete within the following divisions:

Senior: Handicap Index ≤ 2.9

Junior: Handicap Index 3.0 – 9.4

Intermediate: Handicap Index 9.5 – 18.0

4. Entry Fees

Members: €15

Visitors: €40

Entry fees must be paid in full at time of entry.

Entries are non-transferable.

The Committee reserves the right to close entries once capacity is reached.

5. Format of Play

The competition will be played over 18 Holes.

Format: Single Stroke Play (Gross Scoring Only)

Play will be from the Blue Tees.

In the event of a tie, the winner shall be decided by:

Best last 9 holes

If still tied: best last 6 holes

If still tied: best last 3 holes

If still tied: final hole

If still tied: decision by lot

No handicap strokes will be applied in determining prize winners.

6. Rules of Golf

The competition shall be played in accordance with:

The current R&A Rules of Golf

WHS Handicap System Rules

Local Rules of County Longford Golf Club

Any additional Competition Committee instructions issued on the day

7. Draw & Tee Times

The draw will be published prior to the event.

Competitors must register at least 30 minutes before their allotted tee time.

Failure to arrive on time may result in disqualification under Rule 5.3a.

8. Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in each handicap category based on gross score only.

A competitor may win only one prize.

In the event of insufficient entries in a category, the Committee reserves the right to amend prize allocations.

9. Conduct & Etiquette

All competitors are expected to:

Maintain proper golf etiquette

Adhere to the club dress code

Observe pace of play guidelines

Respect fellow competitors, staff, and course property

The Committee reserves the right to disqualify any player guilty of serious misconduct.

11. Cancellation / Alteration

If circumstances beyond the control of the Club (including weather or course conditions) require cancellation, suspension, or alteration of the competition, the decision of the Committee shall be final.

13. Data Protection

By entering the competition, players consent to:

Publication of their name, home club, handicap, and scores

Photography or media coverage associated with the event

All personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.