Gwent Golf Union
Gwent Mens Championship Rules
Gwent Golf Union Mens Strokeplay Championship
Terms of Competition
Revised: 6th June 2025
1. General
The Championship shall be conducted by the Gwent Golf Union (GGU) in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by The R&A, and any Local Rules as published by the Committee.
2. Eligibility
The Championship is open to male amateur golfers who:
Are members of a club affiliated to the Gwent Golf Union.
Hold an active WHI (World Handicap Index) on the closing date for entries.
Have paid the applicable entry fee and submitted their entry by the published deadline.
3. Format
The Championship will be contested over 36 holes of stroke play in a single day (18 holes AM / 18 holes PM).
The player with the lowest aggregate gross score shall be declared the Gwent Strokeplay Champion.
4. Ties
In the event of a tie for first place, a sudden-death playoff will take place immediately following the conclusion of the final round, over holes as designated by the Committee.
If more than two players are tied, all shall participate in the playoff until a winner is determined.
If a playoff cannot be completed on the day due to darkness, weather, or other exceptional circumstances, the Committee reserves the right to:
Decide the result using countback, at the sole discretion of the Committee.
Resume the playoff at a later time or date, or
Declare joint winners .
All other positions (e.g. 2nd, 3rd, etc.) shall be decided by countback using the final 18, 9, 6, 3, and final hole(s) in sequence.
5. Tees
Play will be from the championship (white) tees unless otherwise indicated by the Committee.
6. Caddies
Caddies are permitted unless restricted under Rule 10.3 or specified by local notice.
Caddies must adhere to any Club or GGU dress codes and conduct expectations.
7. Pace of Play
Players are expected to play without delay. Ready Golf is encouraged.
The Committee reserves the right to penalise slow play in accordance with Rule 5.6 and the GGU Pace of Play policy.
8. Transportation
Players must not ride on any form of motorised transport unless authorised in advance due to medical exemption. Requests must be submitted before the day of the Championship.
9. Dress Code
Players and caddies must wear appropriate golf attire.
10. Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the winner and leading finishers as determined by the Committee.
The Champion will be presented with The Graham Harris Trophy, which shall be held for one year and must be returned in good condition.
11. Disputes & Decisions
Any dispute or doubt arising in connection with the competition shall be referred to the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final.
12. Withdrawals
Players who withdraw after the closing date may forfeit their entry fee.
Players who fail to notify the GGU of withdrawal without good reason may be subject to disciplinary review.
13. Weather and Suspension of Play
In the event of adverse weather or unplayable conditions:
The Committee may suspend play in accordance with Rule 5.7.
If conditions allow, play will resume on the same day.
If completion of 36 holes is not possible, the Championship may be reduced to 18 holes.
If neither 18 nor 36 holes can be completed, the Championship may be abandoned or rescheduled at the discretion of the Committee.
Players must discontinue play immediately if the Committee declares a dangerous situation (e.g. lightning)—failure to do so will result in disqualification.
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