Competitions - Policies and Practices
Countbacks. At Bowral, in competition management, the pro shop staff manage all men's and medley competitions. The software in use is by Golf Computer Systems which has been tested to conform with the requirements of Golf Australia. The count back system we use in arriving at competition placings and prizes is along the lines of that recommended by Golf Australia.
"The winner and other placing are determined on the basis of the best score for the last nine holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, determine the winner on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes, and finally hole-by-hole from the 18th hole. If this method is used in a handicap stroke play competition, one-half, one-third, one-sixth, etc of the handicaps should be deducted. Fractions should not be disregarded. Ties are to be decided over the last nine, last six, last three, and last hole, in the event of a tie at that point then an 18 hole count back will be carried out. In 36, 54, and 72-hole events, the last 18 holes shall be used and if still tied count-back as per an 18- hole round. In 27-hole events, the 18-hole card shall be used in the first instance."
"The winner and other placing are determined on the basis of the best score for the last nine holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, determine the winner on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes, and finally hole-by-hole from the 18th hole. If this method is used in a handicap stroke play competition, one-half, one-third, one-sixth, etc of the handicaps should be deducted. Fractions should not be disregarded. Ties are to be decided over the last nine, last six, last three, and last hole, in the event of a tie at that point then an 18 hole count back will be carried out. In 36, 54, and 72-hole events, the last 18 holes shall be used and if still tied count-back as per an 18- hole round. In 27-hole events, the 18-hole card shall be used in the first instance."
Types of competitions. Information on the types of competitions and how they are played can be found by clicking here.
Handicapping. Bowral Golf Club administers handicaps to the requirements of Golf Australia. Full detail on the GA Handicap System can be seen by clicking here.
The competition card. A pre-printed competition score card is provided by the pro-shop. This will have the player's name and playing handicap as well as details of the competition being played. The score cards must be returned to the score card box located in the 'Member's room' area or to the pro-shop.
- If a player fails (for a reason which is not approved by the committee in charge of the competition) to return a complete score as soon as practicable after completion of their round, the round will be recorded as ‘No Score – Not Approved’.
- A player may discontinue play if they consider, in equity, that extreme weather conditions make it is unreasonable for them to continue. In this case they should alert the Captain or his representative and their card may be recorded as ‘No Score - Approved’. The Captain's representative, in the absence of an explicit nomination , is the pro-shop staff member compiling the competition results on the day.
- Members competing in a round of competition, outside of normal competitions hours, must return their cards to either of the places nominated above as soon as possible and before leaving the club after their competition round. Failure to do this will result in disqualification. Members should satisfy themselves that it will be possible to return the competition card to one of the nominated places before starting a round. The pro-shop or clubhouse being closed is deemed to be an insufficient reason for the non-return of a competition card and disqualification will result for the player(s) when not submitting a card when required to do so.
- OTHER REGISTERED GOLF CLUB MEMBERS
Playing members of other registered golf clubs (with current Australian handicap) are welcome to play in competitions for payment of normal green fees plus the nominated competition fee. Visitors are not eligible to win Club Trophies or Medals or to compete in the Club Championships. - VIRTUAL CLUBS
Players who hold a membership to Virtual golf clubs, Golf websites, or clubs that offer distance memberships in order to obtain a golflink number are not permitted to enter club competitions. Examples of non-complying clubs are: Qantas Golf Club, Howlong GC, Tully Park GC, The Ridge GC, Belowthepin and Futuregolf. Players should check their eligibility before entering our competitions to avoid disappointment. The Captain may make a discretionary call for special events.
Special Note. To quote Golf Australia "It should be remembered that club golfers play the game as a recreation"