TLGC Competition Rules

"Play the ball as it lies, play the course as you find it, and if you cannot do either, do what is fair.

But to do what is fair, you need to know the Rules of Golf"

General

The dates of all competitions are published in the Club Diary - 2025

All competitions shall be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf of the R & A and with local rules as may be approved by the Executive Committee.

All members of Thorney Lakes Golf Club who have qualified for the Club Championship and comply with paragraphs 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 of the Club Constitution are eligible to play.

Buggies will be allowed on medical grounds by agreement of the Section Committee.

Each player is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their own scorecard and recording of scores on the computer. Scorecards incorrectly completed may result in disqualification.

Please Click on the relevant links to view the competition rules - where relevant,

competitions that are in divisions (rule 5 c i) are to be amended according to the number of entrants & handicaps please click for further information.

Competition Rules were reviewed for 2023 following AGM

Honours Board Competitions

Men's Club Championship - Applicable to: Club Championship, Hawkins Cup, Fisher Cup

Men's Singles Strokeplay Board Competitions - Applicable to St George's Day Trophy,

Tiger ERA Trophy

Men's Singles - Pre Qualification Required - Derek Sly Salver, James Sly Salver

Mixed Singles Competitions - Applicable to: Anniversary Bowl

Men's Team Competitions - Applicable to: Yellow Peril, Famous Grouse

Mixed Team Competitions - Applicable to ATS Cup, Husband & Wfe Cup,

Family Greensomes, Peacock Pairs

Summer Singles & Doubles Matchplay

Winter League - Doubles Matchplay