Competition Rules

Please click HERE for a full copy of the rules for competitions

Who can play?

• All junior members with  a CONGU (Competition) handicap of 36 or below can enter and play in a junior medal
• Those with a handicap of 37 or above can play in 9-hole Stablefords, all knockout competitions and fun competitions.

• You should enter through the CPGC online booking system.  Booking will open approximately 3-4 weeks before the competition date and close at 10am on Thursday prior to the competition. 
• You can turn up on the day to play will only be able to play if a slot is available.  The draw will not be changed to accommodate you and you must play where a space is available, regardless of handicaps.
• The Thursday Stablefords can be entered online. There will be times booked from 9.30am.  If you wish to play outwith these times, please book your own tee time and find someone to play with, but you will need to enter yourself on the computer when you finish so you can then enter your score. 

Draws 

• The draw is made two to three days before the competition date and will appear on the CPGC online competition booking system.  If you find you can’t play, please phone the Junior Convenor as soon as possible to withdraw from the medal.  

On the day of the competition

• You MUST sign in with the Professional and collect your card before you play. 
• For a Thursday Stableford or a late entry, you will need to fill in your own scorecard with your name, membership number, handicap, date, competition and start time. If you are not in the draw, you will need to register on the computer before or after the competition - remember your membership number – it’s on your membership card!

Score Cards and Handicaps

• Please make sure to sign your own card and the card you’re marking. Make sure you check scores hole by hole – not just totals.  If you have any queries, please speak to the person in charge of the competition before signing cards – the person in charge will have identified themselves before you started. 
• You need to put your scores in the computer in the casual bar, where you will also put your card.
• If Craigmillar Park is not your home club, please make sure your handicap is correct in the computer or update it before entering your scores.

Club Championship

• There are two club championship qualifying medals (20th May and 4th June).  Your best score will count and the 8 best scratch scores will go forward and play in a match-play knockout (all scratch) stages.  
• The competition is open to boys and girls. In both the stroke play and match play, boys play from the white tees and girls play from the red tees.  For avoidance of doubt, the best 8 scratch scores will qualify regardless of the difference in Standard Scratch between white and red tees.  The dates and times are as set out in the fixture card. 

36-hole competition

• This is two rounds on the same day (Sunday 3 September). There are prizes for the best scratch and net scores. Handicap limit is 28

Caddies

• Caddies are not permitted in medals/ qualifying competitions
• Only junior (under 18) caddies are permitted in match play competitions 
• Parents / Guardians / Relatives may not walk on the fairways or speak to the competitors during play

Summer Foursomes and Singles Match Play 

• Open to those with a CONGU handicap.  Please enter online by logging into the members’ section of the Club Website.  You will see these competitions listed under Upcoming Competitions.  Closing date for entries is 30 March and draws will be posted online.  You will be able to put your results in and view your next opposition online this year.  Please make sure you arrange your ties early and play them by the dates indicated on the draw.
• Click on the ‘competition and you will see the draw. If you click on “My Opponent Details/Result Entry Administer this competition’ you can view your opponents, contact details and enter the result.  You can even see the shots given and fill in an availability poll if you wish.
• You can enter the foursome’s competition with a partner but if you don't have one, please contact the Junior Secretary or Junior Convenor at cpjuniorgolf@gmail.com and we will try to team you up with someone. 
• Both players/couples have a responsibility to ensure that their match is played by the closing date.  Make sure you contact you opponent early.
• Singles matches are played off the full difference between handicaps and foursomes half of the combined handicaps.  Boys play off the white tees and girls off the red tees.  When girls are playing against boys, girls should add two strokes to their handicaps (before the combined handicap is halved in foursomes).  This is to allow for the difference in the Standard Scratch Scores (SSS). The men's stroke index should be used. 
• Halved match – any match ending all square after 18 holes should be played off over the first 3 holes and, if still all square, sudden death.