Frank Wharton Rules

Adult Golf 2023 > Adult Competition Rules

RULES FOR THE FRANK WHARTON MEMORIAL TROPHY

(2020 Updated)

1) This event is open to male members and former members of a club belonging to the

East Lancashire Golf Association, either currently or during the tenure of Frank

Wharton as Secretary and President.

2) The handicap index limit for this event shall be 28.4.

3) The format of play in this event shall be Fourball Betterball Stableford. The handicap

allocation for this event shall be in accordance with that as currently mandated by

CONGU or subsequent successor organisation.

4) In the event of a tie it shall be decided by comparison of cards using the last nine

holes, then last six holes, then three holes and then the last hole. If there is still a tie

it shall then be decided by comparing scores on each individual hole in turn. If there

is still a tie it shall then be decided by lot.