Bearna Golf Club – Spring League 2025 Rules

1. The competition runs from Sun 2^nd Feb to Saturday 8th Mar

● Wk 1 - Sun 2^nd Feb 2025 to Sat 8^th Feb 2025 (inclusive)

● Wk 2 - Sun 9^th Feb 2025 to Sat 15^th Feb 2025 (inclusive)

● Wk 3 - Sun 16^th Feb 2025 to Sat 22^nd Feb 2025 (inclusive)

● Wk 4 - Sun 23^rd Feb 2025 to Sat 1^st Mar 2025 (inclusive)

● Wk 5 - Sun 2^nd Mar 2025 to Sat 8^th Mar 2025 (inclusive)

2. The best score returned by each team member within the week will be considered towards the team score. Re-entry is allowed but a player may only enter a maximum of 3 times in one week.

3. The best score from 3 members of each team over the week will count towards the team score for that week.

4. The best 4 week scores out of the 5 will count towards the overall final total team score.

5. Bonus points will be awarded to each team for each of the 5 competition weeks based on the number of players who have submitted a scorecard during that week. A team can score a maximum of 6 bonus points if 6 or more players play in a given week.

6. You must fill out separate cards if you are playing in the men’s/ladies’ weekly competition at the same time as the Spring league.

7. Ladies will play off their full front nine course handicap and Men will play off 85% of their front nine course handicap.

8. A once off €20 entry fee will be deducted from your account. Please ensure there are sufficient funds in your account before the competition starts.

9. Players must enter in the ‘Spring League’ Competition on the computer or on your phone app before starting each round and check the noticeboard for conditions of play and any local rules.

10. Players must use the 9 hole scorecard to record your scores. Please ensure that you attach the printed label to the correct side of the scorecard. The label will show your playing handicap for course in play on the day.

11. All cards must be marked ‘Spring League’ - dated, signed by player and marker and include team name and competition week number.

12. Please place completed scorecards in men’s scorecard box.

13. Any holes under repair or with shortened tee boxes are played as they are on the day.

14. Results will be posted weekly.

15. A person must have submitted cards in 3 different weeks in order to be eligible to win a prize.

16. Prizes will be awarded for the 3 best teams. Prizes for best individual man & best individual lady will also be awarded – the best 4 weekly individual scores to count.

17. In the event of a tie, the winners will be decided by the highest non-counting weekly score.

18. In the event that the front 9 are unavailable, the Men’s and Ladies committees may decide that holes 10 to 18 should be used. This will be communicated on the noticeboard.