Match Committee 2022/ 2023
Club Captain:Greg Gebhart
Vice Captain:Pending
Match Committee:Heather RivettGreg Gebhart Frank San Gil Ina Kamstra Andrew Dodsworth Barrie Moller (support advice)
Match Committee:Heather RivettGreg Gebhart Frank San Gil Ina Kamstra Andrew Dodsworth Barrie Moller (support advice)
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.
Any Competition day may be declared "No Competition" by the Match Committee, at any time during the day if they consider that a majority of entrants will not be able to complete the course. If this occurs, all comp fees will be refunded. 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 per calendar year.Visitors playing competition must play with a group that has at least one Lara member. Exceptions are Ambrose, Gentsomes, Open Tournament. External members who wish to play in a group in competition, would need to apply and gain permission from the Captain in advance. Visitors with Future golf memberships and are not a member of a golf club, must have played a minimun of 10 competition rounds as well as the 3 rounds required to submitting a card. Future golf members who do not meet the above requirement, can play in the competition to further their handicap score, however they an not elligable to win a prize in the results competition . (They are eligable for nearest the pin prizes.)
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.
Any Competition day may be declared "No Competition" by the Match Committee, at any time during the day if they consider that a majority of entrants will not be able to complete the course. If this occurs, all comp fees will be refunded. 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 per calendar year.Visitors playing competition must play with a group that has at least one Lara member. Exceptions are Ambrose, Gentsomes, Open Tournament. External members who wish to play in a group in competition, would need to apply and gain permission from the Captain in advance. Visitors with Future golf memberships and are not a member of a golf club, must have played a minimun of 10 competition rounds as well as the 3 rounds required to submitting a card. Future golf members who do not meet the above requirement, can play in the competition to further their handicap score, however they an not elligable to win a prize in the results competition . (They are eligable for nearest the pin prizes.)
MEN'S TROPHIES
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: Four Rounds Stroke Play, commencing on the last Saturday of February. Individual Net Trophies each Day.The players with the leading 8 scores or leading 6 scores overall ,will play together in 2 set time blocks for the Final Round. (Match and play will determine if the number is 6 or 8 based on scores)
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 from the 1st of April of the previous calendar year.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.
PRESIDENT'S TROPHY (individual)
Open to the 12 winners of the Monthly Qualifiers. Players can qualify more than once.All Monthly Qualifiers will play off in the Final, in Groups at a Designated Time. Eligibility to win a Qualifier is restricted to financial members of Lara Golf Club. The winner will be determined by the best stableford 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 (4BBB event played over 6 rounds)
Open to the 6 winning teams of the bi-monthly qualifiers. Teams can qualify more than once.All Bi-monthly qualifiers will play off in the Final, in Groups at a Designated Time.Eligibility to win a Qualifier is restricted to financial members of Lara Golf Club.The winner will be determined by the best stableford score in the Final.In the event of a tie in the final, then the GA countback system will determine the winner.
NORMAL 4BBB
If there are groups of three then the lowest marker is the swing player for scoring.
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.
A maximum of 4 players in a group for any competition events. Penalty for breach of rule. All players in the group disqualified.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 Golfer 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 to 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:
Players must also be a members of Lara Golf Club and having attained a minimum age of 55 by the first round.
Players must be financial members of the Lara GC who have completed at least 10 individual competition rounds of the Lara GC from the 1st of April of the previous calendar year. (This can be made up of Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday events