Updated February 2025

1. The handicap limit for ALL competitions is 54. Only players who have submitted 20 scores to WHS in order to receive a fully developed handicap index AND played in a minimum of 2 competitions are able to win a board prize, the Women’s Championship and the Nicholson Trophy or to enter the Women’s Knockout Competitions.
2. Competitors have to enter the Club Competitions via the online booking system by 5.00.p.m. on the day preceding the competition. In the event that a person fails to play they will still be liable for the entry fee.
3. Women who state their intention to play in Club competitions must, before play put their name and date of when the round is played on the card and pay the entrance fee (except in the case of illness).  Any competitor not having her name and date of play on her card will be disqualified and any competitor not paying the entry fee before their scorecard is submitted will be disqualified and will forfeit any prize; however, their score will count for handicap purposes. It is the player’s responsibility to make sure that the marker certifies the hole scores on the scorecard. It is the players responsibility to certify the hole scores and promptly return the scorecard to The Competition Secretary.
4. Players unable to play must contact at the earliest possible time, the Professional and their playing partner. If both are unavailable, they must contact the Competition In the event of a single player, she should if possible, join the game prior to her tee time. It is the player’s responsibility to certify the hole scores and promptly return the scorecard to
5. Any player, having indicated their intention to play in a Club Competition who then does not adhere to Rule 4 will be subject to a 1 match ban effective for the following Saturday/Wednesday competition irrespective of what that competition may be. Any extenuating circumstances will be considered by the Women’s Committee.
6. Women may only enter their own name and/or that of their playing partner on the Competition entry sheet. Anyone unable to enter their name on the entry sheet should contact the Competition Secretary or the Club Professional.
7. In the event of a tie, Club competitions will be decided on a card count on the back 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole.
8. Players may not play with the same partner for more than 4 competitions. If anyone does not comply with this ruling the card will stand for handicapping purposes, but no prize can be taken. If a problem arises for players, they must contact the Competition Secretary for authorisation if there are extenuating circumstances.
9. All women have the choice of playing Saturday or Wednesday when the Alternate Day is in force.
10. Saturday and Wednesday competitions are stand-alone competitions, cards being submitted for handicapping purposes, and scores (aggregated when appropriate) are submitted for prize purposes, provided the minimum number of players has been reached.
11. The minimum number of players to constitute a competition are: for team, medal or stableford minor competition – 5 players when scores are aggregated; for major competitions i.e. Board prizes, Named officials prizes, Women’s Championship – 8 players.  (There is no alternate day competition for these prizes).  If there are fewer than the minimum number of players, the competition is null and void, but scores may be submitted for handicapping purposes. Nine Hole Qualifying competitions need no minimum number of players. The weekly competition players will be awarded points, which will be totalled at the end of the season. The cards will be submitted for handicapping purposes.
12. A competition can be cancelled if the course is unplayable e.g. the greens are under water, there are health and safety concerns, or at the discretion of the competition secretary plus 2 committee members.
13. Women are required to adhere to our dress code posted in the locker room.
14. For Junior restrictions please see the Club Handbook and notice board.

Named Officials’ Prizes and Championship

The Captain’s Prize, The Women’s Captain’s Prize, the President’s Prize and the Women’s President’s Prize are all Major Competitions, and, without exception, ALL prize winners must be present in the Club to receive their prize. In the event of a tie the result will be decided on a card count on the back 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole.  In addition to these competitions, it is a requirement that all winners attend the Presentation at the end of the Championship final.  This includes The Championship Trophy, The Nicholson Trophy and the additional prizes for best net day 1 and day 2.

Board Prizes

The Millennium Trophy, The Jubilee Trophy, The Women’s Shield and Women’s Trophy are Board Prizes.  In the event of a tie, the result will be decided by an 18hole stroke-play Play Off with each player playing off their handicap at the time of the competition. The players concerned must arrange to play off within 14 days of the competition, at a mutually agreed time, and a Commitee Member must act as marker.