1. Entry, prior to starting play, is usually taken in the pro-shop, and involves computer entry (for qualifying singles competitions) and putting a player’s name in the competition entry book when the required entry fee is paid. On the rare occasion that the pro-shop has not yet been opened, competitors must inform their playing partners that they are entering the competition, and must enter at the pro-shop as early as possible, i.e. after 7 or 9 holes, but no later.

Time of starting may be reserved on the competition timesheet. Players should put their name only once on the timesheet. Singles competitions must not be played in groups of four unless it is stated otherwise on the timesheet.

2. Only players with a valid handicap may enter, and the player is responsible for his own handicap. If he has beaten Competition Standard Scratch he is expected to put his handicap cut into effect immediately. All away scores must be reported.

3. Players are expected to be on time. The committee reserves the right to penalise or disqualify players for being late as per R&A guidelines.

4. Players must play the Stipulated Round, which is usually in sequence from hole no.1.

5. A caddie is allowed, as is the use of a ride-on golf cart.

6. Players are expected to play their round without delaying the group behind. If a gap of more than one hole develops they should call the following group through.

7. The committee will suspend play by using a long blast of a siren if there is danger from lightning.

8. If there is a tie the Competition Secretary or Sub-committee will decide placings by count back, i.e. best back nine, back 6, back three etc.

9. In addition to returning your card, scores in all singles competitions must be returned through the computer. In the event of the computer being out of order, a note to that effect must be written by the player on his card.

10. Players are expected to be familiar with Local Rules printed on the score card and/or displayed prominently in the club house.

If the Conditions of Competition are changed there will be notices to that effect displayed prominently in the clubhouse.

Captain’s Honour
The Captains have precedence on the first tee

Monthly Medal
A Monthly Medal competition (sponsored by Bank of Ireland) is played each month from March to October, and is stroke play from the whiter tee markers. The winner receives a specially commissioned Silver Medal, engraved with the Dungarvan Club Crest.

Hole-in-One at the 16th
Tara Crystal present a beautiful piece of crystal to any competitor who achieves a hole-in-one at the 16th while playing in a club 18-hole competition.

Swipe Card
All playing members are supplied with a ‘smart card’ which must be used for entry and return of score through the computer for all singles qualifying competitions. Handicaps are registered centrally, which is invaluable to both golfers and club Handicap Secretaries in maintaining records of up-to-date handicaps.

Competition Timesheets
Competition Timesheets are displayed in advance of competitions. To book a time you may simply write your name in the space provided; for fourball, foursomes or cross-cards you should consider organising playing partner(s). Have a look at the competition details, e.g. is it singles, fourball, foursomes (ladies’ gents’ or mixed), v par, stableford, stroke, cross-cards etc.

Please refrain from writing ‘Michael Anybody + 2’ – or similar – on the timesheet. Scratching off your name at short notice, especially at busy times and weekends, is not appreciated, as it may deprive others from participating at a time which suits them.

N.B. As the above refers to ‘competition timesheets’, those who wish to play social golf should not insert their name(s). If there is a blank space on the day of the competition it may be used for social golf.