THE SENIOR SCRATCH CHAMPIONSHIP

FAIRHAVEN GOLF CLUB

Thursday 31st July and Friday 1st August 2025

Terms of Entry

  1. The Championship is open to players who to be eligible:
    1. Must be an Amateur Golfer as defined by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
    2. If an Artisan, must be a member of an Artisan section of a club which is also affiliated to both a County Union and the Artisan Golfers Association
    3. Must possess a WHS handicap index not exceeding 8.4
    4. Must have attained the age of 55 on or before the first day of the Championship.
  2. The exact handicap index from the WHS as at Friday 11th July 2025 will be used for all entry purposes.
  3. All entries shall be subject to approval of the Championship Committee which reserves the right to accept or refuse any entry without giving reasons for its decision, which shall be final.
  4. No entry fee will be returned unless notification of withdrawal is received before the closing date for entries, except for any entrant who is balloted out or any reserve who is not called upon to play.
  5. Any competitor who withdraws after the Starting Sheet has been published must, without delay, furnish the Championship Committee with an explanation.  Any competitor whose withdrawal is not notified within 48 hours of the start of the Championship or who is absent for the Championship without notice of withdrawal may have future entries rejected.
  6. By entering this championship you are committing to play all rounds that you are eligible for. Where players are seen to consistently withdraw from competitions or subsequent rounds of a championship, the Club reserve the right to refuse entry into subsequent championships and competitions. 

 

Terms of Play

  1. The Championship shall be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited, and any local rules as approved by the Championship Committee.

All competitors will be required to play with golf balls and other equipment which are authorised in The Official Rules of Equipment  issued periodically by the R&A Rules Limited.  A list of all conforming balls and equipment  is available on

https://www.randa.org/en/rules-of-equipment/2019/pages/equipment-rules 

Penalty for breach of condition:         Disqualification

  1. Competitors are expected to walk at all times during a stipulated round.  A golf buggy may be used by a player who can provide a valid current medical certificate of disability and has requested permission to use a golf buggy by the closing date for the Championship.  Where the disability prevents the player from driving the buggy, he may nominate a third party to drive the buggy for them who must be approved by the Championship Committee in the event that permission is granted and who must act solely as a driver and not a caddie.  In any other case, the use of a motorised buggy is not permitted without the permission of an on-course referee.  Penalty for breach of condition: 2 shots, maximum of 4.  Note, the Championship Committee will not be responsible for providing buggies regardless of whether a competitor provides a valid certificate.
  2. Late attendance on the first tee will be treated with strict adherence to Rule 5.3 – i.e. up to 5 minutes late will attract a 2 shot penalty applied to the first hole, and any later will result in disqualification.  To avoid the risk of penalties competitors are asked to report to the official starter at the first tee 5 minutes before their starting time. Pace of Play – the policy of the Championship Committee is that the Pace of Play in accordance with 5.6b(i) will be applied.

 Championship Format

  1. The Championship shall be played by Stableford over 36 holes. 18 holes will be played on each of the two days. The Championship Committee reserve the right to amend the format or schedule at their discretion and shall not be called upon to give their reasons for any decisions made.
  2. The number of competitors will be limited to 129 and if more entries are received, they will be reduced to that number via a ballot. The Championship Committee reserve the right to accept or refuse entries at their discretion and shall not be called upon to give their reasons for any decisions made.
  3. The winner shall be the competitor who returns the best 36-hole Stableford score. In the event of a tie a 4 hole play-off will take place, the winner being the player with the greatest Stableford score over those holes. If the scores are still tied, sudden death will be played over the same 4 holes.
  4. If it becomes impossible to complete the Championship in accordance with the Conditions thereof because of adverse weather conditions, or other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Championship Committee, make it impossible or impractical to do so, the Championship Committee shall be empowered to vary such Conditions to the extent necessary to achieve a result within the time available.
  5. All disputes shall be settled by the Championship Committee whose decision shall be final.

Additional Information

  1. Live scoring will be in operation throughout the Championship. It is expected that at least one member of each group will facilitate this through the Golf Genius App (further information will be circulated in advance of the event).
  2. Practice Rounds are not including in the entry fee and there is no official practice window reserved for competitors. Any competitors wishing to play the course in advance will be asked to pay the green fee set by the Club.
  3. Presentation – The presentation will take place shortly after the conclusion of the championship. ALL prize winners are expected to be present.
  4. Prizes will be awarded for the following:
    1. The Champion Golfer will be the competitor who returns the best 36-hole Stableford score. They will be presented with the iconic Silver Pheasant.
    2. Prizes will also be awarded to the runner-up and third and fourth places.
    3. The best 36-hole net score returned.
    4. Prizes will be presented for the best 36-hole scores in the categories of;
      1. 55years - 60 years
      2. 61 years -65 years 
      3. 66+