Welcome

Welcome to the Ladies Section of Breadsall Priory Golf & Country Club 

Here are a few notes to help you to help you become familiar with the Locker Room and the some of the games we play regularly. 

THE LOCKER ROOM

This facility is for all members and visitors which is accessed by an electronic keypad.  Lockers are provided for your use to leave personal items of clothing etc for security purposes, Marriott Breadsall Priory cannot be held responsible personal items that are not secured in a locker. 

You will find a number of ring binder files in the room, the committee would ask that you look in the files and make yourself familiar with their contents. The files contain information on  handicaps, competitions and their results and other golf club competitions. 

Handicaps 

To gain an official handicap you will first need to submit 3 cards that must have been played over 18 holes on a measured course and signed by a competent person. One of the rounds must be played by a member of the ladies committee. A measured course means one that complies with Ladies Golf Union (L.G.U.criteria)

Further information is available from the handicap section click here to go there

COMPETITIONS

Throughout the year a variety of competitions are organised and we would urge you to take part.   To book your playing time you have the choice of booking with the pro shop in person or by the telephoning the booking line 01332 836030, you can only book a tee time 10 days in advance of the competition date e.g:

 Remember the 10 Day Booking Window

Details of all competitions are held in your personal club diary or can be found on our website click here to view

If you find yourself unable to play you must inform the Pro Shop immediately on 01332 836016 and also your playing partners, a list of ladies telephone numbers can be obtained from ladies secretary.  

You will find several books on top of the filing cabinet as you enter the locker room.  Each time you play in a competition you must sign the appropriate book and pay your entry fee. Upon completion of your round of golf in the competition, make sure that you have signed your card and completed it fully before you enter the locker room, your completed card should then be placed in the wooden score card box.  Please ensure your card and entry fee are placed in the appropriate box which you will find are clearly labelled  

Fun competitions are held throughout the year and the entry sheets for these can be found on the notice board on the right hand side as you enter the Pavilion and also in the ladies locker room.   

Knock out competitions for both Ladies and Mixed Partners are also held throughout the year. 

Competition Format 

Information on competition format is held in the ladies locker room and can also be found detailed by clicking here

On Medals, Stablefords Par, competitions and Charity Eclectic the scorecard may be marked by anyone holding an official handicap e.g. lady, gentleman, partner. However all major competitions (as detailed in the locker room) and main winter and summer eclectic must only be marked by another Breadsall lady member.   

MEDALS – STROKE PLAY

These competitions are played between the months of April and October and must only be played in a three ball.  

To score a strokeplay competition players count the total number of strokes they have played hole by hole for the entire round, including penalty strokes, a  player must hole out at every hole. 

Your card must be signed by the marker and countersigned by you, a score must be recorded for each hole. The winner is the player who has the lowest net score in each of the three divisions 

( total strokes – handicap allowance = net score)  

STABLEFORD

Players play against par on a hole-by-hole basis taking the handicap strokes against the Stroke Index on the card, you must have your card marked as in Stroke Play.  It is helpful if the Stroke Index is ticked on a player’s card at the beginning of the round to indicate on which holes strokes are received. 

A net bogey  (one over par) = 1 point

A net par = 2 points

A net birdie (one under par) = 3 points

A net eagle (two under par) = 4 points

An albatross (3 under par) == 5 points 

It is important that to keep play flowing if you cannot record a net bogey or better on any hole that you pick up your ball.  

The card is marked with the gross/net score and the number of points scored on each hole, always ensure that your gross score is entered on the scorecard. At the end of the round the points are added up and shown as a total, your card must be signed by the marker and you must countersign it. As in medal – stroke play there is a winner in each of the three divisions. 

 PAR COMPETITION

Players play against par on a hole-by-hole basis taking their handicap strokes against the Stroke Index on the scorecard. players must have a card marked as in Strokeplay.  In competitions it is helpful if the Stroke Index on the player’s card is ticked at the beginning of the round to indicate at which holes strokes are to be taken.  The card must be marked with the gross and net score for each hole and the result indicated i.e. a ‘+’ if the net score is below par (1 up), a ‘0’ if it equals par (a half) and a ‘-‘ if it is above par (1 down).  At the end of round a player will be ‘up’ or down against par (i.e. ‘+3’ is 3 up, ‘-2’ is 2 down.  The card must be signed by the marker and countersigned by the player.   

The advantage of Par Handicap is that it should be quick.  If players have played more strokes than par on a hole they should pick up their ball since they cannot score on that hole and will be automatically 1 down. The major benefit of Par Handicap is that a disastrous score on any particular hole only counts as 1 down and can be reversed by scoring a plus on a succeeding 

ECLECTIC      (Gowing Salver)

This competition is run over a number of months, the competition over the winter months is held on the Moorland Course and the summer months the Priory Course.  You should sign the book before you go out to play.  Players record a first complete gross round and then update the record sheet after each round (which you will find on the notice board in the locker room). You update the sheet each time you make a lower gross score for any particular hole.  You are allowed to play one round of golf each month in this competition.  At the end of the event the gross scores are calculated against a ¾ handicap allowance, the player with the lowest gross score is the overall winner. 

CHARITY ECLECTIC

There are two competitions – one on the Moorland Course and one on the Priory Course. The competition benefits Lady Captains’ Charity and is 20p each time you play.  You are allowed to play as many rounds as you wish and the principles of the competition are the same as the Eclectic, again you will find the sheets on the wall of the locker room.  The Priory charity eclectic is only played over the summer months.  

FOURSOMES

This is played by four players teamed in pairs.  Each pair plays one ball, partners play alternate tee shots.  The order of play will be agreed between the partner players.  After the tee shots the partners play alternate shots until the ball is holed. 

FOUR BALL

This is played by four players.  All players play all holes with their own ball.  They can play individually, in pairs against each other or teams of four against other teams of four depending upon the event.  It is normal to play Four Balls in pairs and score the better ball of one pair against the better ball of the opposing pair in Matchplay.

MATCHPLAY 

Individual Matchplay – the player with the lower handicap gives strokes to the player with the higher handicap, e.g. Player  A with a handicap of 6 gives her opponent B, with a handicap of 12, 12 – 6 =   6 strokes, however it is normal to receive only ¾ of the difference so here Player B will receive 4 strokes.  These strokes will be taken on Stroke Index 1 – 4. 

Foursomes Matchplay – the principle is the same.  However, with four players playing in pairs the handicaps have to be combined and the strokes given are 3/8 of the combined difference e.g. Pair A who have handicaps of 6 and 12  (6 +12=18) playing Pair B with handicaps of 10 and 16 (10+16=26) gives 8 strokes (26-18=8) divided by 3/8 =3 strokes.   

Four Ball Better Ball – two partners play their better ball against two other players in partnership.  All strokes are taken from the lowest handicap player and each player receives ¾ of the difference.  At the beginning of a Four Ball Better Ball match, players must always calculate what they receive from the lowest handicap player. There is a chart on the wall in the locker room which will assist you to calculate the number of strokes you give or receive. 

Major Club Competitions – Details of all major club competitions and their formats can be found in the locker room. 

There are many other competitions but these are the main ones we play at Breadsall.  The only way you will become familiar with the games is to take part and play.   

Note:  Please be aware that differences in category of membership may preclude you from entry to certain club competitions. 

We look forward to seeing you on the golf course and afterwards in the Long Weekend Bar.  

Ladies Golf Committee

December 2006