Terms of Competition – Women’s Pewter Plate

Published: September 8, 2020

Last Update: February 7, 2023

The Terms of Competition – Women’s Pewter Plate are to be read in conjunction with the Golf NSW Standard Conditions for Events Run by Golf NSW, the Golf NSW Code of Conduct and the Golf NSW Hard Card.

Should a conflict occur between conditions, then the conditions outlined on the entry form take precedence.

Event Procedure
Championship Committee
Rules of Play
Entries
Motorised Transport
Caddies
Practice
Registration
Pace of Play
Prizes
Golf NSW Hard Card

1. Event Procedure

1.1 The Women’s Pewter Plate will be played as follows:

The event will be played over 18 holes stableford aggregate of two player team (and single stableford in conjunction).

Ties: Ties will be decided by countback, with the aggregate scores from the two players used in the calculation. This being the aggregate of the back nine scores, then if tied, the aggregate of the last six hole scores, then if tied, the aggregate of the last three hole scores, then if tied, the aggregate of the last hole scores.

2. Championship Committee

2.1 The Championship Committee will comprise the Chair of the Golf NSW Golf Committee and Golf NSW Events Manager, or their appointees.

2.2 In the absence of a full Championship Committee, such members that may be present at the time may give a decision, and any decision so given will be deemed to be a decision of the full Championship Committee.

3. Rules of Play

The Rules of Golf, as adopted by R&A Rules Limited, will apply, together with Golf NSW Hard Card (see term 11), and any additional Local Rules as drawn up by the Championship Committee.

4. Entries

4.1 Handicap: Eligible players are amateurs whose GA Handicap (or overseas equivalent) is between 29.1 and 54.0 strokes at the time of entry. Should a player’s handicap on the day of entry be above the handicap limit, they will play off the maximum handicap for the event. Should a player’s handicap on the day be below the handicap limit they will play off their current handicap for the event.

4.2 Age: There is no age restriction for this event.

4.3 Entry Fee: the entry fee applicable for this event is $60 per pair.

4.4 Ballot: In the event of entry applications exceeding the number of places available in the event (120), precedence will be given in order of receipt of entry. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed without delay and given the opportunity to compete if withdrawals subsequently occur. Monies received from balloted entrants, who do not subsequently compete, will be refunded in entirety.

4.5 Exemptions: There are no exemptions for this event.

5. Motorised Transport

For entrants requiring use of motorised transport for medical reasons, cart use can be secured by providing Golf NSW with a medical certificate or letter from their club and booking a cart through the pro shop. Once entries have closed, all other entrants are welcome to book any remaining carts through the pro shop. Golf NSW takes no responsibility for the availability of golf carts and all bookings must be made through the pro shop.