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OBJECTIVE OF THE LEAGUE |
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The objective of the league is to provide a competitive framework for good spirited matches between golf clubs within the BB&O area. |
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2.00 |
ORGANISATION OF THE LEAGUE |
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2.01 |
A committee made up of Scratch Team Captains of each member club, will run the league |
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2.02 |
The league organiser will take responsibility for the monies relating to the league through entry and sponsorship |
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FORMAT OF PLAY |
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3.01 |
A club may only be represented in the league by one team |
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3.02 |
As of 2008 the league will be made up of 4 divisions - each with a maximum of 6 teams in (Except the lowest division, which can rise to 8 before splitting into 2 divisions). At the end of the season the top two teams in each division (outside the top division) will be promoted with the bottom two teams in each division being relegated. |
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3.03 |
Any club wishing to join the league must make a formal request to the league organiser, and the application will be discussed and voted upon at a special meeting or by email ballot. If accepted, the joining club will start the next season in the lowest division. |
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3.04 |
An entry fee of £30.00 is payable by all teams per season and the season ideally runs from April thru October. |
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3.05 |
During the season, a club must play a club in its league on a home and away basis |
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3.06 |
The format of play will be singles match play - The home club must notify (in writing) the away team of the date and time of the fixture at the beginning of the new season. The home teams should make sure the tee is reserved for between 45 minutes and 1 hour and it is hoped that all players can be available to start 15 minutes before the first tee time with all 8 matches played in singles. |
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3.07 |
The first three matches MUST be played in handicap order (no exceptions) with the remaining five games at the discretion of each team captain. In total, there will be 16 points available, with 2 points awarded for an individual win, one point for a match finishing all square and nothing for a loss |
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3.08 |
If a player is late on the tee then both teams should allow the other matches to continue until such
a time normal play can resume - in the event that a player does not turn up, a team will have the opportunity to call upon a replacement player(as long as that player called, does not have a handicap lower than the first 3 players), The replacement player, must be available to start before the last official (8th) game has cleared the first green - otherwise that game will be awarded to the opposition. |
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The winning team on the day will be the team who has gained most of the 16 points available. The league will give 3 points for an away team win, 2pts for a home win, 1.5 points for an away draw, 1 for a home draw and of course 0 points for a loss. |
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3.10 |
It is the responsibility of the home team captain to collate the result and either ring, email, fax or post the results through to the league organiser - maintaining a hard copy for themselves |
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4.00 |
CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING OF MATCHES |
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4.01 |
Fixtures should only be cancelled through the following reasons;
a) Course closure
b) Course deemed unfit for play
c) Suspension of play from dangerous weather
d) Unforeseen clash with clubs domestic fixtures.
If such a situation arises, then the opposing team must be given at least 7 days notice and the league organiser must be informed immediately |
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All fixtures must be played out, in the event that a match has to be called off on the day due to exceptional circumstances (course closure/ weather etc), the league organiser must be notified of the problem and the home team must reschedule the match. |
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4.03 |
In the event that a team does not reschedule the fixture (as per 3.9) the other team will be awarded a 16 - 0 win. |
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4.04 |
In the event that a team does not turn up for a fixture their opponents will be awarded a 16 - 0 win |
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4.05 |
In the event that a team turns up at the wrong time on the said day of a fixture, discretion should be used - use your phone and contact the opposing captain/club and try to resolve the issue? |
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To maintain the spirit of this league, ALL MATCHES must be played before the annual dinner. If it's found that a team has been awarding walkover/s to their opposition without any valid reason, then a panel of three captains will be selected at random to determine their fate; this can include expulsion from the league (in the worst case scenario) |
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LEAGUE STANDINGS |
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At the end of each season the team with the most points in their respective division will be declared the winners of their division and with the runners up, will be promoted. As with promotion, relegation will also be decided by points. |
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In the event of any ties, goal difference will be taken into account. If this does not separate the teams, then match results against one another will have to be considered (the team obtaining the most points come out top) If after all that, its still even, then they will have to arrange a play off with 4 players playing at home and 4 away on the same day/time (this will leave strategy down to individual captains) - The reason for this is to allow a speedy resolution to the fixture and save two weekends of trying to arrange a fixture. In the event that this remains a draw, the team with the most winning games will be deemed the winner, if still no result, then the captains will nominate a player to play sudden death (off scratch)- the venue will be decided by the spin of a coin |
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6.00 |
PLAYERS |
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6.01 |
Any player competing in the league must be an Amateur male playing member or employee of the club they are representing. |
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6.02 |
A player may represent more than one club in the league as long as those clubs are in different divisions. |
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6.03 |
If a player resigns his membership at a club and joins another in the same league, he may play for that new team - as long as he has resigned his membership in full. |
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RESULTS |
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All results will be posted on the league website www.bucksscratchleague.com as soon as possible after they have been reported. |
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8.00 |
RULES |
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8.01 |
All games must comply with the current Royal and Ancient rules of golf and any relevant local rules on the card |
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8.02 |
The use of electronic yardage finders or similar are allowed during the course of play but consideration must be given to your playing opponent and others behind you in the event that they delay your round. |
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8.03 |
If a club wishes to resign from the league, they may do so as long as they notify the league organiser in writing before the close of the season |
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9.00 |
LEAGUE AWARDS DINNER |
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9.01 |
At the beginning or end of each season a league dinner will be held, this is to allow trophies and prizes to be presented with any announcements also being made. The venue for the following year's dinner will also be given. |
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9.02 |
An AGM will also take place (time permitting) on the same day (All captains must attend to have their say, otherwise a vote will be passed without them) |
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9.03 |
Where possible, a club hosting the dinner will also offer a limited number of courtesy rounds to those attending the dinner (for the respective scratch team captain + one other) |
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10.00 |
CONDUCT |
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10.01 |
It is hoped that all matches will be played in good spirit and etiquette and that no reference need to be made to this constitution. If points arise that are not covered by this document, then it is hoped that good sense and friendly relations will provide a solution. |
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It is the responsibility of each captain to ensure that his team comply with the host clubs dress code. |
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Signed/endorsed by the Captains of all participating clubs as of the 2005 season |
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Beaconsfield Buckingham |
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Chiltern Forest Ellesborough |
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Flackwell Heath Gerrards Cross |
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Harewood Downs Harleyford |
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Hazlemere Maidenhead |
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Mentmore Stoke Park |
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Temple The Buckinghamshire |
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Windmill Hill Woburn Golf & Country Club |
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Joined in 2007 |
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Datchet |
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Richings Park |
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Thorney Park |
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Joined in 2008 |
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Magnolia Park
Lambourne |
