Midland Golf Union
2025 MIDLAND U21 GIRLS CLOSED AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (RD1) Rules
TERMS OF COMPETITION
1. The Championship will be decided by regular stroke play over THREE rounds of 18 holes each, 54 holes in total.
2. Entrants must be female and be under 21 years of age on 1st. January 2025.
3. All UK players must hold a WHS handicap index of 18.4 or less.
4. Players must be members of a golf club affiliated to one of the Ladies County Organisations within Midlands North Region or Midlands South Region and Cambridgeshire.
5. Players entering from overseas shall enter through the secretary of the recognised Authority controlling golf in the country from which the competitor elects to enter however all players must be a member of a golf club within the Midland Region North and South.
6. Entries will be limited to 36 players. In the event of applications exceeding this number, entries of higher handicap will be decided by ballot, which will take place immediately after the closing date for entries. All unsuccessful entrants will be informed without delay thereafter, but will be given the opportunity to compete if withdrawals subsequently occur. Entrance fees will be refunded to entrants balloted out, who do not compete. If the level of entries falls below 36 then the Committee reserve the right to amend the competition prize fund accordingly.
7. The entrance fee is £60.00 (inclusive of meal vouchers). Entries can be made either ‘online’ using a credit card or by post.
8. Entries by post are to be made on the Official Entry Form and must be accompanied by the Entry Fee of £60.00, and must be in the possession of the Administrator (see below) no later than the closing date. Late or incomplete entry forms or entries without the entry fee will not be accepted. Cheques should be made payable to "Midland Golf Union Ltd". Entries will NOT be accepted by telephone, nor unless the entry form is completed fully.
9. Entrance fees will NOT be refunded unless intimation of a withdrawal is received before the closing date, except for those entrants who may be balloted out and who do not subsequently compete.
10. The ‘starting sheet’ will be posted on the MGU website, www.midlandgolfunion.co.uk and emailed to entrants. If you require a hard copy, please include a SAE with your postal entry.
11. Players will play one round on Tuesday 30th June, Wednesday 1st July and on Thursday 2nd July 2025. Play on Thursday 2nd July will be in reverse leader board order with lowest gross over 36 holes going out last.
12. A tie for the Midland U21 Girls (Closed) Trophies 1st places will be decided by a play-off at the Committee’s discretion.
13. All other places after 54 holes shall be decided by Scorecard count back using the last round, second round, last 9,6,3,1,15,12,10 holes of the last round. If necessary repeat for the second round etc. If a round is reduced from 18 holes this formula will be adjusted.
14. Caddies are allowed but must be under 21 years of age on 1st January in the tournament year.. Penalty for breach of rule penalty statement MLR H-1.2
15. Practice rounds are available on 30th June 2025 and to be arranged through the Midland Golf Union. Practice rounds at any other time are to be arranged directly with Stoke Rochford Golf Club subject to availability at any time after the closing date and payment of a green fee.
16. Camping, please use attached form.
17. The Championship Committee reserve the right to fix and / or alter the starting times. The terms of competition will only be altered in very exceptional circumstances
18. All entries are subject to the approval of the Championship Committee, who reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving reason. The Committee may also request the production of a birth certificate for any player either before or during the Championship.
19. All players shall register at the recorder’s office immediately on arrival at the Stoke Rochford Golf Club.
20. Neither the Host Club nor the Midland Golf Union can accept any responsibility for theft or accident.
21. Parents (or Guardians) of all players are expected to ensure that their child protects themselves in Health & Safety matters, with particular emphasis on the dangers from lightning when play must stop immediately and not be resumed until the danger has passed. Players must also stop play immediately when a long blast of a klaxon is sounded, and not resume until two short blasts, repeated, are heard.
22. Any question arising as to qualification, Rules of Golf, or any other point will be considered by the Officers of the Midland Golf Union whose decision will be final.
23. All players under the age of 18 on the day of the competition must provide a parental consent form with the entry form.
24. Entry forms are obtainable from: The administrator:
Neil Harris, 8 Lyndhurst Avenue, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 2QD (Tel) 01754 763 159. or the MGU website: www.midlandgofunion.co.uk
Entries close for online/post at Midnight on Monday 9th June 2025.
The contact for this competition is Neil HARRIS (07906 156701)
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