Whangaparaoa Golf Club - 18 Hole Ladies Golf
WGC women’s competitions are defined as either Open or Closed Competitions. All Saturday and Tuesday Scrambles are open. These, however, may be played in conjunction with a closed tournament.
For Open Competitions - a player may play with and have their card marked by any NZ golf affiliated member.
For Closed Competitions - players must play with and have their card marked by another player, playing in the same competition.
Guidelines for the competitions.
If the number of entries for any competition is below the number specified , the competition will not be played. Should bad weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent play in a competition the following will apply:
Single round competition – this will be rescheduled if possible but if not, the trophy will not be awarded.
Multiple Round competitions - if the competition has already started but is not possible to complete the required rounds or reschedule the outstandings ones, the trophy will be awarded on the round(s) that have been completed.
If the competition has not started, then the trophy will be played on the remaining rounds. If one cannot be completed, the trophy will not be awarded.
A reserve day may be scheduled for the Stroke Play Championships. For competitions played on Tuesday and Saturday, players may choose the day they play, but if they enter on both days, the first score will count.
Tournaments – Descriptions and Guidelines
New Zealand sanctioned Golf Tournaments in Conjunction with Harbour Golf
LGU (Ladies Golf Union) Medal Competitions - (Closed)
Medal (Gross/Nett) round that may be held in conjunction with other club competitions. This is played 6 times a year and the best four (4) out of six (6) rounds count. There are two divisions – Silver <18.4 index; Bronze 18.5 – 40.4) index. Medals for both divisions are awarded by NZ Golf. These rounds are played on adjacent Tuesdays & Saturdays. Players may choose the day they play but if entered on both days, the first score will count. The winners of the LGU medal for silver and bronze divisions will be the player with the lowest aggregate, as described in the NZ Golf Manual, of the four (4) nett differentials returned.
The following are played between specific dates set by NZ Golf.
Aotearoa Cup, Coronation Medal, Best Gross and Veterans 70+ – Closed.
Played between Opening Day and 15 April
The competitions are played on a Saturday and Tuesday. Players can only compete in either Tuesday or Saturday competition and must nominate which day prior to entering. Minimum # Players 3
This is an 18-hole nett competition for both Silver and Bronze divisions. It is a national competition where the best score is recorded for the club and compared to the best score from the other Harbour Clubs. The winner’s score is then compared to the best score from the NZ district winners. Prizes are awarded by North Golf and NZ Golf to the winners. These are usually presented at the Champion of Champions tournament at the end of the year.
Aotearoa Cup - all players
Coronation Medal – Silver Players only
Best Gross Cup -all players
Veterans Trophy 70+ - 70 years plus on the date of the competition.
National Teams Day – Closed
Minimum # Players – 6. Played at the club between Opening Day and the 15th April. $3 entry fee per player per game played - payable to North Harbour.
4 players returning the lowest individual net score qualify to represent the club at the district 18-hole Nett 4 Ball Regional final to be held at a Harbour Club between the 20th April and the 31st May. The winning team results are then forward to NZ Golf and the winners of the districts best par +/- result will be awarded the national trophy.
This may be played in conjunction with a Club Nett Tournament.
Nancy MacCormick Memorial Foursomes – Closed
Foursomes handicap stroke play, played over 36 holes in either one or two days. Play on days set in the calendar, minimum # players 2 pairs. Players choose their own partners and pairs are drawn at random to play together. Tee off order changes between the 2 rounds ie. A off Tee 1 1st round, B off Tee 1 2nd round. Total gross score minus the handicap for 36 holes. Handicap allowance 50% of pairings combined playing handicap. Clubs must complete the competition between opening day and 31 May each year. The results are sent to Harbour Golf and then to NZ Golf.
Whangaparaoa GC in conjunction with Harbour Golf
The following tournament criteria is governed by the winners representing the club at Harbour Golf Tournaments.
Stroke Play – Closed
This is in divisions of Silver (the Champions Trophy) 0-18.4 index and Bronze Th Bronze Gross Trophy) 18.5+, run in conjunction with the Veterans Trophy for any player over 60yrs. No handicap is used for the Veterans Trophy.
If a qualifier is not required (less than 16 players in each division) then the draw will be by handicap index. Minimum of 2 players per division.
Played over 36 holes on over a weekend day or 2 consecutive Saturdays, a reserve day will be scheduled. In the event of a tie there will be a sudden death playoff – starting on hole #1.
The winners of each division will represent the Club at the Champ of Champs for North Harbour.
Harbour Champion of Champions event. The Silver, Bronze, Veterans and 9 Hole Gross winners will represent the club at the Harbour Champion of Champions tournament held normally at the end of November. Silver winners play 36 holes; all others play 18 holes. No substitutes are allowed.
Harbour Rose Bowl. The Silver, Bronze, Veteran and 9-hole gross winners will also represent the club in the Harbour Rose Bowl tournament held in conjunction with the Champion of Champions event; however, if the Veteran winner is also the Bronze Champion, the Veteran RU will represent the club in the Rose Bowl tournament. The RU in each competition may represent the club in the Rose Bowl Competition if the Champion is unable to play.
Club Trophy Events
Open Matchplay Trophy – Closed
Open Matchplay This is a handicap tournament. If a qualifier is not required (less than 16 players) the draw will be seeded by lot. A play-by- date will be set for each round. If players cannot agree on a play date, then the play- by-day must be used. If more than 16 players enter, a qualifier will be set the week prior and the seedings will be based on the qualifier. Match play giving handicap. If a decision is not made after 18 holes the play will continue with shots at the appropriate holes.
Match Play Championship – Closed
This is in divisions of Silver 0-18.4 index and Bronze 18.5+. No handicap is used. If a qualifier is not required (less than 16 players in each division) then the draw will be by handicap index. Minimum of 3 players per division. A play by date will be set for each round. If players cannot agree on a play date, then the play by date must be used.
Summer Cup
Stableford using full handicap, played in the Summer between Closing and Opening Day. Cards must be marked by another lady player in the competition. Best total of 4 rounds Stableford.
Winter Stableford - Tuesday only
Best two (2) Stableford rounds played in the months of July and August. In the event of a tie a countback on the best card is made. Cards must be marked by another lady member in the competition.
Bowen Cup and Morgan Putting - Tuesday only.
Played together – 2 Rounds of Nett play over 2 consecutive weeks on Tuesday only. All putts will be counted and the winners will receive the Bowen Cup for the best Nett total score and the Morgan Putting Cup for the lowest number of total putts over 2 rounds.
Gwen Bickerstaff Memorial Trophy - Closed
Two rounds of Stableford – total score. Ties decided on countback on the 2nd round.
Scramble and Twos – Open
Based on competition format for the day. $5 entry fee, $1 will be held for the twos payout and will jackpot. Payout dependent on # players determined by the pro shop.
Tuesday and Saturday twos will be kept separate.
Whangaparaoa Golf Club - 9 Hole Ladies Golf
Rules for Trophy Competitions
Whangaparaoa Golf Club Ladies 9 Hole Competitions are open to affiliated 9 Hole Club Members, or an 18 Hole Whangaparaoa Golf Club Member who nominates 9 Holes as their Competition of Play.
STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
A gross competition played over four rounds. (2 Front and 2 Back). Players are put in two divisions, based on handicap index. In case of a tie for first place, a count back is done.
Winner of the first division will qualify for the North Harbour Champion of Champions event. She must be prepared to play 18 holes in that event. If the winner is unavailable the winner of the match play championship may compete.
HANDICAP MATCH PLAY
Matchplay competition where handicaps count and strokes are given. The person with the lowest Handicap gives shots to her opponent on the hardest stroke holes. Players are put into 3 Divisions based on Handicap Index. Played over 3 rounds. 1st and 2nd Divisions on opposite sides.
MATCH PLAY COMPETITION (Webber Trophy)
There are 3 divisions dependent on entry numbers and based on handicap index. Handicaps do not apply. Division 1&2 played on separate Nines.
*KILSBY TROPHY
Played over 4 rounds – 2 Front nine and 2 back nine. The best STABLEFORD scores from each nine are selected to make up a total winning combined Stableford score. Ties decided on countback on best card from each nine.
SUE BUNT SALVER
Golf Women’s National NZ 9-Hole Home Links Competition where the best home score is recorded and compared against other Clubs in NZ to decide a winner. This is a Nett Competition best 2 Cards from 3 rounds. (Cards must be kept after each round so the winner’s cards can be sent in with the final results.) Play must be completed by 31st May or a nominated date by Golf NZ.
*FORD CUP
Played over 4 rounds (2 front, 2 back) . The 3 best Nett scores are taken. One from each nine (1Front and 1Back) the other best score taken from either Nine, to make up a total winning Nett score.
ALL IRONS
Now (5 Club Day-this can include 1 Hybrid). This is a Stableford competition, played over two rounds. Cards are NOT entered in for handicapping.
PUTTING TROPHY
4 Rounds. Winner is determined by player with least number of Putts in three rounds of the 4 rounds. 1 from each Nine ( 1 Front and 1 Back) the other best score taken from either nine.
SATURDAY PUTTING CUP
Best 3 from 4 rounds.
SATURDAY STABLEFORD CUP
Best 4 from 6 rounds.
WINTER CUP
Best stableford score over two rounds. One round to be on each nine.
SUMMER CUP
This is played through December and January. 2 Divisions based on handicap index from the start of the Competition. Best two Front Nine and best two Back Nine cards on Stableford scores. Players can play on any day of the week over this competition but they must play with an affiliated Lady Nine Hole Club Member. Cards to be signed, recorded and kept in a nominated area.
*MIDWINTER MADNESS
Played over July/August. Best 6 Stableford rounds. 3 Front Nine and 3 Back Nine.
* Before the final round is played in these competitions check scores to determine whether player need another/better score on the front or back nine.
THORNE PLATE
Drawn Pairs. 2 rounds (1 Front & 1 Back). Each Player scores their Stableford points in the usual way. Take the best result from your pair and put this down as your Team Score for each hole.
FOURSOME PAIRS.
Drawn Partners. Played over 2 rounds. Best Nett scores. Combine partners handicap and halve to get joint handicap. Each person must take 4 tee shots. Only 1 ball in play from tee off to being holed. Alternative shots until ball is holed. If a penalty happens this does not alter the order of play. Number of shots is your team score.
RULING FOR DRAWN TEAMS
If there is an odd number of players and to ensure that everyone can play then the player without a partner will be drawn from the rest of the field. This means that one player may have two partners and still be eligible for the competition.
MOLLIE JAMES MEMORIAL CUP
Teams of Two. Partner drawn on the day.
Score Stableford in the usual way. Take the best Stableford each hole. THIS IS YOUR TEAM SCORE. This Competition is 1 Round on a Saturday.
MELBORNE CUP
Stableford Scramble. Draw done on Monday Afternoon. Players must book in online. Shotgun Start.
OPENING & CLOSING DAY
Played with 9 Hole Men & 18 Hole Ladies.
12 Holes ( 10,11, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
Ambrose Teams of 3 (Mixed if possible). Each player must have 4 Drives.
Nett Score. To get Handicap. Add all handicaps and divide by 6. This your Team Handicap. For Teams of 4 divide by 8.