LARA GOLF COURSE MEN'S COMPETITION CONDITIONS

ALL COMPETITIONS: Competitors must pay competition fees and enter their names on the competition sheet and register by entering their Membership number into the computer. Members are reminded to acquaint themselves with rules governing the correct keeping of scores, ie: (a) Rule 6 - Stroke, (b) Rule 32 - Par or Stableford. Any golfer with a current Golf Australia handicap may mark a player's scorecard, the exception being a junior's scorecard must be signed by an adult member. Unless specified, all events will be played in 4 Grades: Generally: A (0-13), B (14-18), C (19-23), D (24-36)If field is less than 100 players, then only 3 Grades: Generally: A (0-14), B (15-20), C (21-36)If field is less than 80 players, then only 2 Grades: Generally: A (0-17), B (18-36)If field is less than 50 players, then on 1 Grade. Divisions may be reset by the Match Committee when there are less than 15 players competing in any division. In such cases, the Match Committee will determine the grades.
TEES: All events are to be played from the Specified Markers of the day unless otherwise instructed by the Match Committee.TIES: In the event of a Tie, the placings shall be decided by a countback as per the method recommended by Golf Australia.VISITORS: The maximum number of Lara Golf Club competitions, that a visitor (as a non-financial member of the Lara GC) can play at the Lara GC is restricted to 5 competition games Lara Golf Club membership financial year, that is, 1st October-31st September.

MEN'S TROPHIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: Four Rounds Stroke Play, commencing on the first Saturday of March. Individual Net Trophies each DayThe players with the leading 8 scores overall will play together in 2 set time blocks for the Final Round.A Reserve Day is fixtured should any round be postponed for inclement weather. The Match Committee may shorten the Championship if inclement weather postpones more than one day.
Conditions of play: Eligibility restricted to financial members of the Lara GC who have completed at least 10 individual competition rounds of the Lara GC in the preceding 12 months.Irrespective of the nominated grades, the Club Champion will be the golfer with the best aggregate gross score over 72 holes of the Club Championship.In the event of a Gross tie after 72 holes, the players must play an 18 hole playoff on the Reserve Day or the following Saturday if the Reserve Day has already been used.Grades will be decided after the completion of the first round.

JACK DUDDY TROPHY Open to all financial members of the Lara Golf Club. - To be eligible, you must play in all four rounds. The winner will be determined by the best nett score using 3 of the 4 rounds of the Club Championship. If this results in a tie, then the score of the 4th round will be used. If the result is still tied, then the GA countback system will determine the winner.

MEDALLIST of MEDALLISTS Open to the 12 winners of the Monthly Medals. Players can qualify more than once.All Medallists will play off in the Final, in Groups at a Designated time.Eligibility to win a Monthly Medal is restricted to financial members of the Lara Golf Club.The winner will be determined by the best net score in the Final.In the event of a tie in the final, then the GA countback system will determine the winner.

PRESIDENTS'S TROPHY 2025 (4BBB event played over 6 rounds) Eligibility to win a President’s Badge is restricted to where both players are financial members of the Lara Golf Club. The first time a player qualifies for the play off, will be the only time they can qualify. The winner pair will be determined by the best score using GA countback system in the event of a tie. All qualifiers will play off in the Final, in groups at a designated time.If scores are tied in the Final, the winner will be determined using GA countback system. PRESIDENTS'S TROPHY 2026: (4BBB event played over 6 rounds for both men and women) 4BBB EVENTS: When playing a 4BBB in a group of three, the lowest marker must be the swing player and score cards must be marked by the swing player. (Exception – President’s Cup) CAPTAINS CUP: Match play Open to all financial members of the Lara Golf Club.Singles match play event played over 4 months, as a knock-out event.Payers will play from the blue markers in each round, unless both agree to play of the black markers.Players will use their GA handicap on the day of each round to determine the numbers of shots to be given. If the score is tied at the end of 18 holes, player will continue until a player wins a hole.Players will need to organise their match on a date that is suitable for both. Matches can be played within a singles format competition or outside a competition eventA qualifying round (advertised in the syllabus) will be used to seed playersPlayers will be required to sign up on the qualifying day to participate in the match play roundsThe winning player in each game is responsible to put the result on the board in the kiosk.

PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITIES If there is a chance of inclement weather, players should either check the Website or ring the clubrooms to ascertain whether the competition is continuing.It is the duty of every member to bring to the notice of the Match Committee (in writing), any infringements of the rules and etiquette of golf and of these regulations.Each player is responsible for submitting their own score that has been verified by a marker.Players should ensure that they maintain their place in the field. Slow play will be penalised.All golfers must carry and use a sand bucket. They are located near the kiosk and on the first tee.All motorised buggies/carts must stay at least 10 metres away from the greens at all time. Failure to obey this rule may result in the loss of privileges.It is the member's responsibility to ensure that all visitors over the age of 18 sign the visitor's book located in the clubhouse, and ensure that such visitors comply with all other requirements of the club.A member shall not reprimand any employee of the Club or Council but may lodge with the Club Secretary a written complaint against the employee.Members are not to leave litter around the course and surrounds of the clubhouse but to use receptacles provided.Any member who infringes any club rule or by-law or is guilty of any conduct detrimental to the interests of the club may be dealt with by the Committee.Members are to give grounds staff priority on weekdays.Competition play has precedence.The above rules are subject to change at the Match Committee's discretion.

SENIORS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS:Three Rounds of Stableford. The player with the Best Total Score for the 3 rounds will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the Best single score of the three rounds will decide the winner, followed by the second-best score if still tied.A Reserve Day is fixtured should any round be postponed for Inclement weather. The Match Committee may shorten the Championship if inclement weather postpones more than one day. Conditions of play:Eligibility restricted to financial members of the Lara GC who have completed at least 10 individual competition rounds of the Lara GC in the preceding 12 months and having attained a minimum age of 55 by the first round. MEN'S and WOMENS COMPETITION CONDITIONS Visiting member of “Future Golf” and “social golf clubs” who have a GA handicap: Future golf members and social golf club members with a GA handicap are welcome to play in golf competitions at Lara golf club, however they are NOT eligible to win a grade prize until they have at least 10 competition rounds (18 holes) and also have 3 initial handicap rounds linked to their GA handicap. All future golf players and social golf club members with a GA handicap will have their completed round entered into “One Golf, provided they have completed the round within the rules of golf. All future golf players and social golf club members, entered into a competition at Lara golf club are eligible to win a nearest the pin prize.