Whilst we have had a massive increase in numbers year on year we regret that we lost some competitors who had to work the Saturday am to make up for lost hours during the heat wave.
Thank you for letting us know in good time - genuinely much appreciated.
For the 'Class of '26' - the first to compete in the Club Championship in its new format - we are genuinely grateful for the excitement and enthusiasm you have shown - we love it - you make the job of running the event an absolute joy! thank you for such a great vibe!
Timetable for players and supporters:
8.15am - Coffee and Biscuits
8.25 - Briefing and answering any questions on the information below
8.40 - Photo of the 'Class of '26' by the 9th Green - what a legacy!!
9am - Shot Gun Start
1pm - Gross scores declared by card markers to Sarah in clubhouse
1.15pm - Top 8 Gross scores (with buggies and energy goodie bad - start black 9 course)
1.15pm - People called up to barbecue in teams - hole 1 first in order to hole 9
1.15pm - Markers enter net scores into HDIDO for their playing partners (black 9 competitors nominate another player to enter scores on their behalf)
2.15 to 2.30 - first pair emerge on the brow of the hill to cheers from the crowd (supporters most welcome) - ahead of their shots into the green
Followed by presentations in the Princes Suite of the Trophies
What is at Stake:
There are 5 Trophies
Best overall Handicap Winner ( A new trophy being commissioned this year)
Best in 'other' Division (explained later)
Best Gross Score over 27 holes - the Barcilon Cup (explained later)
Longest Drive -Hole 11
Nearest the pin - Hole 12
The Handicap Winner - How it works
Everyone enters the PRGC Handicap Cup
White Tees @ 95% of handicap
(Net or) Handicap Cup is split into two divisions.
The Winner of the overall Handicap Cup is the golfer with the lowest net score.
The Divisional winner is the highest competitor from the 'other' division.
For the avoidance of doubt if the overall winner comes from Division 1 (-10 to 18.9 handicap) then the 'other' divisional winner goes to the winner of division 2 (19+ handicap).
If the overall winner comers from division 2 then the 'other' divisional winner trophy will go the winner within division 1.
The winner of the gross (Barcilon Cup) cannot also win the Handicap Cup.
How it Works Gross Winner - The Barcilon Cup
Stage one - Top 8 gross scores from the Handicap Cup (first 18 holes) make the cut and qualify to play the Black Course - the hardest 9 holes on the course.
Stage two - Top 8 go out in pairs in buggies and play the Black 9
Lowest gross score across all 27 holes is the winner.
Simple and exciting as that!!!!
Good luck everyone and thank you in advance to all the supporters!!!!