Juniors Golf
Competition rules - 2012
Strokeplay and Matchplay Championships
The Championship will be played over 18 holes - strokeplay (scratch) and the field restricted by ballot if necessary to the lowest handicap golfers entered by the closing date, but not exceeding 12 handicap.
In the event of a tie for the championship the championship will be decided over the last 9 holes etc. Only players whose HOME club is registered within the Area may participate.
The Matchplay Championship shall consist of the best 16 scratch scores returned in the Strokeplay
Championship. All matches will be played over 18 holes with extra holes where necessary to obtain a result.
All County competitions will be run under the rules of the Royal & Ancient Golf club of St Andrews
and any local rule pertaining to the day.
In the event of any dispute the decision of the area executive will be final.
Spring and Autumn Meetings
The tournaments will be 18 holes strokeplay - (scratch only) in age sections.. Prizes and or vouchers will be awarded to the winner of the Under 14, Under 16, and Under 18 sections. The field will be restricted by a handicap limit if over subscribed handicap for the tee times allocated to the County. The tournaments will be confined to members of clubs within the area. In the event of ties the results will be decided on the best 9 holes etc.
3 Man Team Championship
The championship will be played over 18 holes of strokeplay (scratch) Teams MUST consist of three players with the best two scores counting on an aggregate basis. If a team fails to field three players they will not be eligible for any prize.
In the event of a tie the third score shall be added. If a further decision is required the last 9 holes of all three team members shall be added then the last six holes etc. The championship will be confined to players whose HOME club is registered within the Area.
Junior Scratch League Rules - 2013
Junior Scratch League Rules - 2013
1…There are two leagues known as Red and Blue.
2…The winners and runners up of each league qualify for the semi-finals which will be played at a neutral venue, winner of the red league will play the runner up of the blue league and vice versa, the final will be played at Gleneagles.
3...A team shall consist of FIVE PLAYING MEMBERS from the club, (not necessarily the player’s home club); there are no limits to the size of pools. Clubs may enter more than one team, players are not permitted to play for both club teams.
4...A player may only play for ONE CLUB in any one season.
5...All matches will be played over 18 holes of match play – five singles games, and played BY the scheduled date.
6...All teams must play their players in strict handicap order, (exact handicaps will apply, not playing handicaps), boys play from the white tees and girls play from the red tees.
7...All matches MUST be played, in the event of it not being possible to play a match BY THE SCHEDULED DATE, it must be played on a date AGREED IN ADVANCE BY THE TWO CLUBS. Any re-arrangement of a match date MUST be notified to the Junior Scratch League Organiser prior to the first fixture date. No date extensions will be permitted (unless there are exceptional circumstances) after the first fixture date; therefore it is the responsibility of each junior convenor to ensure all fixtures are agreed with their counterparts PRIOR TO THE FIRST FIXTURE DATE.
8...In the event that a match is not re-arranged, the executive reserve the right to impose a result and the match will be considered to have been played.
9...Scoring System: 2 points for win
1 point for draw
In the event of teams having equal points at the end of the season, individual game results (games won and lost over the season) will decide the qualifiers. Should this result in a tie; the executive will arrange a play-off on a neutral course. In the event of a drawn match (semi-final & final only), the game or games finishing all square should play "Sudden Death"
10...MATCH RESULT SHEETS, SIGNED BY BOTH COMPETING CLUBS, MUST BE RETURNED BY THE HOME TEAM NOT LATER THAN THREE DAYS AFTER EACH MATCH TO:
ANDY McDONALD
148 GLASGOW ROAD
PERTH
PH2 0LX
TEL: 01738 440021
MOB: 07500 969 195
andrewmcdonald@randa.org
11…Please note that CADDIES ARE NOT PERMITTED AND COMPETITORS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY MUST NOT SEEK OR ACCEPT ADVICE FROM PARENTS, OTHER COMPETITORS OR ANY OTHER PERSON. NB. "Advice" is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of a club or the method of making a stroke.
12…Any disputes must be addressed to the Junior County Executive through the Area Secretary, they will be considered by a panel consisting of, Area President, Vice President, Junior Scratch League Organiser and the Area Secretary. The decision of the panel is FINAL.
13… No junior shall be allowed to participate in the consumption of alcohol at any time.
JJE. Simpson
County Secretary
Junior Bell Trophy Rules - 2013
1...A team shall consist of FIVE PLAYING MEMBERS from the club, (not necessarily the player’s home club); there are no limits to the size of pools. Clubs may enter more than one team, players are not permitted to play for both club teams.
2...A player may only play for ONE CLUB in any one season.
3...The players must be played in strict handicap order (exact handicaps will apply, not playing handicaps). In the event of any team being a player short they will forfeit that game.
4…The matches will consist of five games played over 18 holes of match play. In the event of a drawn match, the game or games finishing all square should play "Sudden Death" taking their allocated strokes at the appropriate holes until a result is obtained.
5…The Club drawn at HOME must give the opposition THREE dates one of which must be on a different week from the other two. (A week runs from Monday until Sunday). The two teams must exchange order of team selection showing the current handicap prior to play commencing. Any default in the order will result in the loss of the game or games in which the default occurs.
6…For the first round ONLY, teams will play on a home and away basis with the result being decided on aggregate scores, thereafter (second round onwards) it will be straight knockout. If the aggregate scores are tied (first round only) “Sudden Death” will take place between the two No. 1 players. The Semi-Finals will be at neutral venues. The Final will be played at Gleneagles.
7…All County competitions will be run under the rules of the Royal & Ancient Golf club of St Andrews and any local rule pertaining to the day. In the event of any dispute the decision of the area executive will be final.
8…Category A players are not permitted, players with handicaps between 6 and 28 (boys), 6 and 36 (girls) are only eligible.
9…Boys play from the white tees, girls from the red tees, full handicap allowance, if a match occurs between a boy and a girl the handicaps MUST be adjusted if the CSS for gents and ladies differ (i.e. Craigie Hill gents CSS 67, Craigie Hill Ladies 69), therefore the girl would get and extra 2 strokes), strokes should then be taken as per the stroke index on the scorecard/s. If in any doubt please contact Andy McDonald prior to the match/game taking place.
10...MATCH RESULT SHEETS, SIGNED BY BOTH COMPETING CLUBS, MUST BE RETURNED BY THE HOME TEAM NOT LATER THAN THREE DAYS AFTER EACH MATCH TO:
ANDY McDONALD
148 GLASGOW ROAD
PERTH
PH2 0LX
TEL: 01738 440021
MOB: 07500 969 195
andrewmcdonald@randa.org
11.…Please note that CADDIES ARE NOT PERMITTED AND COMPETITORS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY MUST NOT SEEK OR ACCEPT ADVICE FROM PARENTS, OTHER COMPETITORS OR ANY OTHER PERSON. NB. "Advice" is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of a club or the method of making a stroke.
12…Any disputes must be addressed to the Junior County Executive through the Area Secretary, they will be considered by a panel consisting of, Area President, Vice President, Junior Scratch League Organiser and the Area Secretary. The decision of the panel is FINAL.
13… No junior shall be allowed to participate in the consumption of alcohol at any time.
JJE. Simpson
County Secretary
Junior Under 18 Championship.
The leading gross score from the Matchplay Qualifying round is used to decide the winner of the
Under 18 Championship.
The lowest cumulative gross score from the undernoted events is used to decide the Order of Merit winner
- Spring Meeting
- Autumn Meeting
- Qualifying event for Matchplay.
Lee Cormack Trophy
This award is for the Junior who is deemed to have done most at County and/or National level to forward the standing and success of the County at Junior level. It can also be presented to the Junior who shown a special degree of team commitment and who has given a very good perception of Junior Golf in the county in inter area matches.
All County competitions will be run under the rules of the Royal & Ancient Golf club of St Andrews and any local rule pertaining to the day. In the event of any dispute the decision of the area executive will be final.